Postgraduate Study Project The “Chinese Government Scholarships — Postgraduate Study Project”, set up by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), is intended to provide support for building universities to an international high level, and to promote Chinese higher education. Enrolment is managed directly by China's key universities. The MOE has entrusted the China Scholarship Council (CSC) with maintaining the enrolment records and handling the routine management. Categories of applicants and duration of scholarship Categories of Applicant: Master's Degree Students Duration of Study and Scholarship: 2-3 academic years Categories of Applicant: Doctoral Degree Students Duration of Study and Scholarship: 3-4 academic years Note: Courses start in September 2010. In principle, the duration of the scholarship as specified at the time of admission can NOT be extended. However, if scholarship students take a one-year Chinese language course first, their scholarship will be extended for one year. Eligibility 1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health. 2. Applicants must not be not studying currently at a Chinese university — students already studying in China can apply for a Distinguished International Student Scholarship provided by the CSC. 3. Educational background and age limits: Applicants for master's degree courses must hold a bachelor's degree and be under the age of 35. Applicants for doctoral courses must hold a master's degree and be under the age of 40. For this scholarship's full details and application instructions, follow this link: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=24 Application deadline: from Nov. 1 2009 to Jan.15 2010 For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF awards grants of approximetly $12,000 each; grants are not renewable. Every year, the MMMF also invite the recipients in Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor.
Follow the application procedure below. Application Forms: available online from November 5, 2009. Deadline for submitting completed applications: midnight February 18, 2010 Results: ONLY successful applicants will be notified around May 1, 2010 Eligibility Criteria, for students studying in the US or Canada Application Procedure, for students studying in the US or Canada A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria: P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship 27/11/2009
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada. IPS Fund Procedures and Policies PDF IPS Fund Procedures and Policies Word IPS Eligibility Form Note:This is a two-part form. Please be sure you have read and completed both pages before submitting. PDF (Print Only) or Word (Print Only) IPS Calendar for 2010–2011 Word (Print Only) or PDF (Print Only) ELIGIBILITY
The maximum amount awarded to a student is $10,000. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs. SCHOLARSHIP P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship awards are not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. At the time of application, the applicant is required to confirm additional financial resources adequate to meet her estimated expenses. Examples of additional resources are personal and family funds, tuition waivers, work scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants and other scholarships. Eligibility must be established before application material is sent to applicants. The eligibility material may be requested at any time or downloaded from our website: peointernational.org. The completed eligibility material will be accepted only between August 15 and December 15. The deadline for returning application and all related material, except applicant’s confirmation of admission from university and income verification, is January 31. A copy of the applicant’s confirmation of admission, specifying the graduate degree program, and income verification must be received by the International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O. Executive Office by April 1. Information concerning the International Peace Scholarship program is available from the P.E.O. Executive Office or from the website at peointernational.org. Application material will be sent only if satisfactory information establishing eligibility has been received from the applicant. Information concerning admission to Cottey College may be obtained by writing to the Coordinator of Admissions, Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri 64772, or visit them at cottey.edu. For additional information, contact: P.E.O. Executive Office 3700 Grand Avenue DES MOINES, Iowa 50312.2899 Phone : 515.255.3153 Fax : 515.255.3820 peointernational.org 
The International Max Planck Research School for Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences, jointly conducted by Munich based Max Planck Institutes and Universities has openings for fully funded PhD student positions. Highly talented students of all nationalities with a deep commitment to basic and/or clinical research are invited to apply. More than 50 internationally recognized group leaders actively participate in the PhD program and offer challenging, cutting-edge PhD thesis projects in the following areas: • Biochemistry • Cell Biology • Neurobiology • Molecular Medicine • Structural Biology All students accepted to the program will be supported by fellowships covering living expenses and tuition. Deadline for application is January 15, 2010; selection will be completed by March 15. Accepted candidates may start their research projects as early as April 2010. Qualification: Applicants should hold an MSc or equivalent degree in biological sciences, chemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, medicine or a related discipline at the point of enrollment. Outstanding applicants with a Bachelors degree may apply for a fast track option towards a doctoral degree (1+3 years). Queries should be mailed to Dr. Schaeffer: info@imprs-ls.mpg.de Application: Please submit your application online through application portal: http://www.imprs-ls.de Email applications will not be accepted. IHS Journalism Internship Program 26/11/2009
Sharpen your journalism skills during a paid internship in print, broadcast, or investigative journalism during the fall, spring or summer.The IHS Journalism Internship Program offers internships at newspapers, major media networks and state-based policy organizations. Past interns have worked at 20/20, the Orange County Register, CNN, Fox News, and many other companies and organizations. We're looking for skilled writers passionate about liberty and who support individual rights and free markets. Previous experience is a plus but not required. We encourage students from all disciplines, including political science and economics, to apply. Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates of all majors are eligible.As part of the internship program, you’ll attend a weeklong, summer journalism workshop during the summer of 2010. You’ll receive career advice from experienced journalists, learn economic tools for understanding political and economic issues, and explore the foundations of a free press. IHS provides travel assistance to the workshop.During your internship, an IHS staff member, with years of journalism experience, will check in with you to provide tips on how to make the most of your internship.Choose from three internship tracks:Newspaper: Work in the newsroom of a daily newspaper. Publish twenty clips or more. Broadcast Journalism: Work with an experienced producer at a major media network or news production house. Investigative Journalism: Develop your research and analytical skills working under the guidance of a professional investigative journalist at a state-based public policy organization. A Comprehensive Program
Summer Deadline: January 31, 2010 Ewha-KOICA Master’s Program in International Studies inspires and motivates students with intensive and interdisciplinary curriculum.
Send your applications via this link: http://koica.campushomepage.com/pagegenerater.asp 1 Comment Clinical Center Bioethics Fellowships 26/11/2009
Potential applicants might want to bear in mind: 1. The writing sample does not need to be published. It is preferable if it is single-authored and shows evidence of analytical ability. 2. Letters of recommendation should include details about the type and quality of the academic work the applicant has done. Thanks! Cheers Joe BIOETHICS FELLOWSHIPS Department of Bioethics, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health - DHHS Post baccalaureate, pre doctoral and post doctoral fellows will participate in mentored theoretical and empirical research related to the ethics of health policy, human subjects research, international research ethics, genetics, or other bioethical fields of interest. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple publications in premier academic journals. Fellows will participate in case conferences, ethics consultations, review of research protocols, bioethics seminars, and many other educational opportunities. No bioethics experience required or expected. Two-year positions begin September 2010. Students planning to pursue MD, JD, PhD, Nursing or other graduate degrees or those who have achieved these degrees are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with Federal guidelines. Applications to include: resume/CV, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, 1000-word statement of interest, a writing sample(s) not to exceed 30 pages total, and three letters of recommendation. Postdoctoral application deadline is December 31, 2009. Post baccalaureate and pre doctoral application deadline is January 15, 2010. Mail applications to: Becky Chen Department of Bioethics - NIH 10 Center Drive 10/1C118 Bethesda, MD 20892-1156 USA If you have questions, contact: Becky Chen, 301-496-2429; bchen@cc.nih.gov. Further information: http://www.bioethics.nih.gov/education/index.shtml Humane Studies Fellowships 25/11/2009
Scholarships up to $12,000 for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad. Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded by the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) to students interested in exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary for a free society through their academic work. IHS began the program in 1983 as the Claude R. Lambe Fellowships and in 2009 awarded more than 165 fellowships ranging from $2,000 to $12,000. IHS considers applications from those who will be full-time graduate students, including law and journalism students, or undergraduate juniors or seniors during the 2010-11 academic year and who have a clearly demonstrated research interest in the intellectual and institutional foundations of a free society. Previous award winners have come from a range of fields such as economics, philosophy, law, political science, anthropology and literature. Their research focused on a variety of topics:
Click here to Apply Now! Deadline: December 31 "The Humane Studies Fellowship award is a precious gift of time that will enable me to continue with my research projects at a more rapid and effective pace. It makes a great difference." - Susan Hamilton, Harvard University, HSF Winner If you have any questions, please visit the frequently asked questions page and read about the application process. If you need assistance after reading the FAQs, please submit a question via our contact form. Info source: http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=491 Merit scholarships Click here to download the International Applications & Forms Application deadline is 01 February 2010 Saint Mary's College is happy to offer scholarships to international students. These are offered at time of admission. These scholarships are available to freshman students only: International Student Honors Scholarship $10,000
** To calculate a GPA, an "A" = 4, "B" = 3, "C" = 2, "D" = 1, "E" or "F" = 0. Add the points for each academic subject and divide by the number of subjects. This is a GPA. For transfer students: Honors at Entrance Scholarship $10,000
Film & Fiction Scholarships 25/11/2009
Film & Fiction Scholarships provide up to $10,000 to students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree and who share an appreciation for the potential and promise of a free society. During the past ten years, IHS has awarded more than $270,000 in scholarships. Students pursuing MFAs in a variety of areas are eligible: • film directing • production • screenwriting • playwriting • fiction writing The scholarship can be used towards tuition and expenses, and is open to students pursuing an MFA full-time in the 2010-2011 school year. Our MFA Review Committee reviews the applications and accompanying creative works of finalists. Past committee members include:
Click here to Apply Now! Deadline: January 15, 2010 Info source: http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=468 | CategoriesAll | ||
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