New Zealand:University of Canterbury Scholarships 2011 for PhD & Master Studies

The University of Canterbury (UC) offers a number of scholarships for study towards a PhD degree or for the thesis year of a Masters degree. There is strong competition for these scholarships and applicants must have at least an A average (or the equivalent) for it to be worth applying.

To be considered for a UC Masters or Doctoral scholarship, in addition to submitting a scholarship application form, a complete application for admission should be made before or at the same time as the scholarship application is made. If admission has not been approved by prescribed dates, the scholarship application will not be considered.

• University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships
• University of Canterbury International Doctoral Scholarships
• University of Canterbury Masters Scholarships

NZi3 Doctoral and Masters Scholarships and Research Awards:

• NZi3 Masters Scholarships
• NZi3 PhD Scholarships
• NZi3 Research Award

Source: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships/

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South Africa:SAAO-ASSA Scholarships 2011

The South African Astronomical Observatory – Astronomical Society of South Africa Scholarships for 2011 are announced.
The purpose of the SAAO – ASSA Scholarship is to encourage current or intending undergraduates (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd year) studying for a B.Sc. degree at any university in South Africa, who have a stated interest in astronomy, to prepare for furthering their interest. Applicants must be resident in South Africa.
The value of each SAAO – ASSA Scholarship for 2011 is five thousand rand. One quarter of this amount will be paid be to the Scholarship holder to assist with expenses and prescribed book purchases, and the rest will be paid into the holder’s university fees account. The holder will automatically be considered for the SAAO – ASSA Scholarship in future years, until completion of the B.Sc. degree, subject to good progress being made.
Applications must be submitted to the below before 15 January 2011. There is no standard application form, and the following items must be submitted:
• A covering letter by the applicant, including CV, and a statement of interest in Astronomy, giving reasons.
• A statement of the applicant’s intended course of study (full details of subjects and modules, and their costs) for 2011, and if possible and relevant, for the remaining years of undergraduate study.
• A statement or proof that the applicant is resident in South Africa.
• A statement that the applicant either has no other bursary or scholarship, or where the applicant has a scholarship or bursary, the amount, source and conditions.
• A copy of the applicant’s final official results, whether matric or university, from the previous year of study (this will be 2010, unless there are unusual circumstances).
• A recent letter of support from a lecturer or teacher.
• Full contact details, including e-mail, postal address, cellphone and landline numbers.
Applications and queries may be addressed by e-mail (preferred) to [scholarships@assa.saao.ac.za] or in writing to: Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, Scholarships, c/o P0 Box 9, Observatory, 7935.

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USA: International Undergraduate Scholarships at Carroll College of Montana

Carroll offers generous academic scholarships. All prospective first year students who have applied and been admitted to Carroll are automatically considered for the following guaranteed minimum scholarships and awards based on official secondary school transcripts and test scores (SAT or ACT).

First Year Scholarship Levels Are:
Presidential $11,500
Trustee $10,000
All Saints $8,000

To be eligible, students must have graduated from an accredited secondary school, completed less than 1 full year of university and attend Carroll full-time (12 or more credit hours per semester).

Transfer Students Levels Are:

• Presidential Scholarship: $9,000
  3.5 to 4.0 GPA
• Trustee Scholarship: $7,000
  3.0 to 3.49 GPA
• All Saints Award: $4,000
  2.5 to 2.99 GPA

Scholarship decisions are made in mid-February. For consideration, please apply to Carroll by 15 February for entrance in August and by 15 October for entrance in January.

Source: the official announcement.

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Germany:South – North PhD Sandwich Scholarships 2011

FSC awards up to four visiting Sandwich scholarships to PhD students from developing countries for a period of six months in 2011. The Center wishes to attract outstanding PhD students pursuing a career in academia or development collaboration. The scholarship aims at increasing their previously gained scientific knowledge and skills relevant to food security related issues. The successful candidates will receive a scholarship for conducting PhD thesis related research studies and hence adding value to the PhD thesis and contributing to the mission of FSC. In addition, the successful candidates can select from the regular course catalogues of the international MSc and PhD study programs offered by the University of Hohenheim (also including the courses offered in the PhD program “Global Food Security”).
For research collaboration, each successful candidate will work with the research staff of the relevant institute of the University of Hohenheim to conduct a specific research project contributing to the mission of FSC and relevant for her/his PhD thesis. Funding for research is expected to be provided by the applicant’s and/or supervisor’s institute and/or other organizations. The objective of the research collaboration is to write at least one joint, peerreviewed journal publication or paper to be presented at an international conference that contributes to FSC’s mission and that is relevant to the PhD thesis. Successful candidates are expected to present their research proposal, state of research and preliminary results in FSC’s interdisciplinary seminars and at relevant department’s PhD seminars. Participation in teaching and training activities on a limited scale, if possible, is desired.
Furthermore, FSC aims at establishing an active, longlasting collaboration with the supported researchers and their home institutes through an interactive alumni-network.
The scholarship is awarded for a stay at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany. The monthly grant is 1,000 Euros. In addition, FSC pays for traveling to/from Hohenheim. Health insurance and other costs must be paid for from the stipend.

Required skills

The applicant must provide proof of:
• outstanding study performance in agricultural, nutritional, natural, social, economic or political sciences, or related disciplines with specification on food security related issues with a minimum MSc grade of 2.5;
• working on doctoral studies at her/his home institute by the time of application and by the time the scholarship program commences;
• latest academic degree completed no more than 6 years prior to start of scholarship
• track record of knowledge in the proposed field of study;
• plan to return to his/her home country / country of residence and institute;
• excellent proficiency in oral and written English.

Furthermore, the applicant must:
• be able to conduct innovative research;
• have excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit;
• be able and willing to work well in an interdisciplinary, multicultural environment with individuals from different scientific, societal and cultural backgrounds and with organizations from the public, private and civil society sector;
• be available for the entire period of the research stay of 6 months in 2011;
• be a national of a developing country according to OECD DAC list.

Application Deadline September 30, 2010.

Source: https://fsc.uni-hohenheim.de/79513.html

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Poland:International Research Program in Polish Scientific Institutions

The overall objective of the programme is to engage outstanding researches from abroad in creating research teams in Poland and intensifying international cooperation of the Polish institutes and universities.
The programme is addressed to foreign researchers with at least PhD degree who either plan to work in Poland, or have already established their research teams in our country, however not earlier than 5 years prior to the cut-off date; Polish researchers with at least PhD degree, who either have stayed abroad for at least 2 years and intend to come back to Poland or have already returned to Poland (however not earlier than 2 years prior to the cut-off date).

Eligible for the competition are Polish universities and institutes where foreign scientists will carry out their research. In accordance with the programme guidelines, the foreign researcher is both the project leader – and the team leader, whereas the subsequent tasks are performed by other members of the team, namely young researchers: master students, PhD students, young PhDs – selected on a competition basis and other workers. The number of the young researchers in the team cannot be lower than 6. The projects should be carried out in one of the three main thematic areas: Bio, Info, Techno.

The foreign researcher is affiliated with the host institution during the project realization. The host institution is obliged to provide the team leader with a salary. Apart from the remuneration package, the researcher is also entitled to receive a personal stipend, which is aimed to remove all the potential disproportions that may arise because of the difference in the remuneration level in the foreign institution and in the host institution in Poland. The scientist, apart from carrying out research activities is also expected to devote some of his/her time to teaching which cannot exceed 60 hours a year.

The main evaluation criteria are the following:
* scientific value of the project,
* team leader’s scientific record as well as experience in implementing projects,
* scientific quality of the 5 most important publications or patents (achieved within the last 4 years)

If applications are comparable in terms of scientific value, the preference will be given to these projects which include knowledge transfer to Poland from the world-known institutions.

In the current call the following items will be financed:
* personal stipend for the researcher from abroad who leads the project (ranging from 200 000 to 350 000 PLN/year),
* personal stipends for the team members paid on a monthly basis: stipend for students – amounting to 1000 PLN, for PhD students – amounting to 3000 PLN and for young PhD researchers – amounting to 5000 PLN,
* scientific grant up to 1 mln PLN, depending on the individual project financial plan, from which following items may be financed: renumeration of the team members from the host- and other institutions; expenditures concerning international cooperation; costs of publications in the Open Access system; information and promotion costs; national insurance costs (in case if it is paid by the PhD students); other expenses and management costs.

The realization of the projects has to be planned for at least 3 years and they have to be completed by the 30 June 2015.

Call closing date in 2010: 15 October 2010

Read more: http://www.fnp.org.pl/programmes/overview_of_programmes/grants_and_scholarships/welcome_programme

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Erasmus Mundus:European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics for International Students

The EM-ABG course is supported by the Erasmus Mundus Programme of the European Union. The Erasmus Mundus programme provides scholarships for third-country and EU students, as well as third country scholars (academic staff). The Erasmus Mundus programme is a higher education programme which promotes the European Union as a ‘centre of excellence’ around the world. The programme supports European top-quality Masters Courses and enhances the global image of European higher education. The programme provides easier access to postgraduate education for university students from all over the world.

Available scholarships in 2011

Erasmus Mundus category A scholarships can be awarded to masters students, selected by the consortium, who come from a country other than an eligible applicant country and who are not residents nor have carried our their main activity (work, study, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last 5 years in one of these countries i.e. third country masters students.

For the program starting in August 2011, several scholarships (Erasmus Mundus category A) for non-EU students are available (2010: 12 scholarships). The Erasmus Mundus scholarships category A cover living costs, insurance, travel costs and subscription fees. The amount is € 24,000 per year, € 48,000 for the whole master course.

The programme is also open to students with a personal scholarship, and to self-paying students.

Deadlines:

December 15, 2010: application deadline for non-EU students who want to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship category A.

April 15: application deadline for self-paying non-EU students, or students who benefit from other grants than Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Application to the EM-ABG programme is possible through the online application tool. A print-out of the filled application form has to be added to the application package that is to be sent in hard copy before the mentioned deadline.

The following documents need to be included in the application package:

• Completed application form;
• Copy of BSc-degree or equivalent (or certified English translation);
• Transcript of academic records (or certified English translation) including list of subjects and marks obtained;
• Results of English language test (if applicable);
• Curriculum vitae;
• Letter of motivation;
• Copy of your passport showing date, place of issue, date of expiration and personal details;
• 2 photographs;
• 2 letters of recommendation by the 2 referees mentioned;
• Not obligatory: abstract of thesis (summary of thesis you wrote for your BSc/MSc degree;

Please note that incomplete applications cannot be taken into consideration.

Third country and EU students, as well as scholars, can apply for admission to more than one Erasmus Mundus Masters Course. However, in the case that they get accepted for more than one Masters Courses, they must decide which Course they want to follow as they can receive only one Erasmus Mundus scholarship. As of the academic year 2008/2009, the number of applications must be limited to three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses maximum.

Admission:

The consortium has established a central application procedure at the EM-ABG co-ordinator (Wageningen), using a joint application form. The co-ordinating university selects the students that meet the following formal admission conditions:

• BSc degree or equivalent degree in Animal Science or related fields with a number of prerequisites (e.g. knowledge of Statistics and Genetics).
• Grade point average needs to be at minimum 70% of the maximum score.
• Result of TOEFL exam paper based has to be at least 580, computer based at least 237 or internet based at least 92-93. An alternative is a minimum score of 6.5 from an IELTS test. The Consortium Committee can admit excellent third-country students with a somewhat lower TOEFL score (550 cq 213 or 79-80 and IELTS 6.0).
• Application deadline for third country students that want to start in the upcoming academic year, applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship (Category A), is January 15th. EU students applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship (Category B), self-paying students or students with other scholarships can apply for participation in the upcoming academic year in the EM-ABG until April 15th.

Selection:After verifying the admission criteria, students will be selected based on the following qualitative selection criteria (in order of importance):

1. List of subjects taken during the BSc level with grades obtained;
2. Signed explanation of your own composition stating why you would like to attend the European Master programme and how this programme will help you in your work and career;
3. European format Curriculum Vitae;
4. Two letters of reference;

Further steps to be taken towards the enrolment of students into the EM-ABG.

At the end of January, a list with names of students selected by the Consortium Committee for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship category A is sent to the Executive Agency of the European Union (EU). Approval of this list by the Agency makes the admission to the EM-ABG course and the allocation of an Erasmus Mundus scholarship definitive!

At the end of May, the list with names of selected students for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship category B, as well as non-EU scholars (academic staff) selected for a scholarship for scholars, is sent to the Executive Agency of the European Union. Approval of this list by the Agency makes the admission to the EM-ABG course and the allocation of an Erasmus Mundus scholarship definitive!

Students that applied to the EM-ABG without applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship will get information about their admission and the further steps to be taken towards their enrolment in May.

The next EM-ABG course will start in August, 2011, in Wageningen, with the three week introduction course “Welcome to EM-ABG”. After this introduction period, students will go to one of the six universities to follow the first year of the master course.

Application Deadline : 15 December 2010

Source:http://www.emabg.eu/

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Erasmus Mundus:International Master of Science in Rural development 2011-2013 for International Students

Students who wish to follow the International Master in Rural Development have different options for financing the programme. As of academic year 2010-2011, the European Union provides Erasmus Mundus scholarships not only to non-European students, but also to European students. The amount of scholarship is different however, and so are the deadlines for application. So make sure you attach yourself to the correct category of students, please find the details at the link:

The International MSc in Rural Development offers admission to applicants who appear to have the highest potential for graduate study and who, with the benefit of a graduate education, are the most likely to contribute substantially to their academic or professional fields through teaching, research, or professional practice.

The minimum graduate admission requirements are:

1. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years with good overall scores (at least a second class or equivalent, preferably higher) from a university or recognized equivalent. Candidates are expected to have basic science training (demonstrable in the transcripts) in the following fields: (1) mathematics and/or statistics, (2) agronomy and/or biology and/or environmental sciences and (3) social sciences and/or rural development. Candidates who cannot present a combined training of these fields will be evaluated on their aptitude, based on experience and knowledge of these fields, as demonstrated by CV or other evidence.
2. Sufficient language knowledge proven by language certificates. The applicant must be proficient in the language of the course or training programme, i.e. English. Command of the English language is a very important criterion for admission. With the exception of those who have a diploma (Secondary Education, Academic Bachelor Degree, Master Degree) issued by an institution officially recognized by the Flemish Government, applicants must be able to prove their proficiency in English. See the language section on the left.

Applicants generally have a Bachelor’s degree or a recognized equivalent academic degree of minimum 3 years study in bioscience engineering or agricultural sciences (preferably agricultural economics), in combination with knowledge in environmental sciences, economics, sociology and rural development studies.

Admission decisions are based on a combination of factors, including academic degrees and records, the statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores, language skills and relevant work experience, if any. We also consider the appropriateness of your goals to the IMRD programme. In addition, consideration may be given to how your background and life experience would contribute significantly to an educationally beneficial mix of students.

Application procedure:

Non-European Students :

The first step of the application procedure is an on-line registration and application form. Register in the IMRD database, complete the application form and submit it to the central IMRD secretariat electronically. Make sure you fill in at least all the obligatory fields, add as much additional information as possible and load electronic copies of your documents.

The second step is a hard copy application file, composed of the printed application form and all requested documents (secondary school leaving certificate, higher education diploma(s), including all transcripts of records, language certificate(s), curriculum vita, passport pictures, copy of passport, recommendation letters) by regular or express mail to the IMRD secretariat before the deadline. Download the recommendation letter/reference letter here: Word document or Pdf Document

Please consult the FAQ! for more detailed information on the application procedure

Important Note: because of the high number of applications, the IMRD management board is obliged to only consider those applications that are complete and contain all documents, translated if necessary. If your file is not complete, you will not be requested to add documents, but your application will not be considered for selection for admission and/or scholarship.

Specific note for Chinese students:

From the academic year 2007-2008 onwards all students from the P.R. China will have to obtain a certificate of academic screening issued by the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) of the German Embassy in Beijing before being allowed to enrol at any higher education institution, language course or other preparatory course in Flanders. The APS certificate is also required for obtaining a student visa to Belgium. The APS certificate needs to be sent with the application in order for the application to be considered.

Students planning to study in Flanders are advised to contact the Academic Evaluation Centre in Beijing, info@aps.org.cn as soon as possible in order to make the necessary appointments and this before applying for a visa. The APS application form and more information can be found on

Every student accepted at UGent for next academic year will get the cost of their APS-screening reimbursed by the Ghent University-China Platform. For this, the student has to contact the China Platform after arrival at UGent to make an appointment.

Ghent University has a specific service for Chinese students, the China Platform. Click here for more information (also available in Chinese).

Click here to start the application procedure:

Overview of the application and scholarship system

Application Deadline: 31 December 2010

Read more: http://www.imrd.ugent.be/index.asp?p=48&a=48

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New Zealand: Anne Shannon Scholarship 2011

This Scholarship was established in 2000 through an endowment by Dr and Mrs Shannon of Hamilton, to provide financial support to an undergraduate student studying in the field of Biological Sciences.

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Candidates must be majoring in Biological Sciences or in a specified programme including a major in Biological Sciences. They must be enrolled in no less than three papers in Biological Sciences in each year of tenure.

REGULATIONS

The Scholarship shall be known as the Anne Shannon Scholarship
2. The Scholarship shall have a value of $2,500 per annum and be tenable for a maximum of two years. The closing date for the Scholarship shall be 31 October.
3. The Scholarship shall be offered every second year on the basis of academic merit to a University of Waikato student entering their second year of full-time study.
4. Candidates for the Scholarship must be majoring in Biological Sciences or in a specified programme including a major in Biological Sciences. They must be enrolled in no less than three papers in Biological Sciences in each year of tenure.
5. Candidates will be eligible to receive the Scholarship for the second year provided that they continue to meet the enrolment criteria as set out above and that a minimum average grade of B+ is attained in the first year of tenure. Should the candidate not meet the criteria for continuation of the Scholarship into the second year of tenure, the Scholarship may be re-advertised and re-awarded.
6. Candidates for the Scholarship must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
7. The Selection panel for the Scholarship will comprise the School of Science and Engineering’s representative to the Scholarships Committee or nominee, the Chairperson of the Department of Biological Sciences or nominee, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Science and Engineering or nominee and, when possible, Dr Shannon.
8. The Selection Panel may refrain from making a recommendation if it finds no candidate of sufficient merit.
9. The Scholarship will be paid as a lump sum to the successful applicant in May of each year of tenure.
10. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Scholarships Committee on behalf of the Academic Board of the University of Waikato.
11. The Scholarships Committee may terminate a Scholarship at any time if it is satisfied that the holder is not following the approved programme of study or is not otherwise complying with the conditions governing the Scholarship. The holder of a Scholarship shall have the right to appeal to the Academic Board against any decision to terminate the award.
12. The Scholarship may be recognised at a function organised to promote Scholarships more widely throughout the University.
13. The Scholarship may be held with any other bursary, scholarship or award.
14. The University may from time to time vary these regulations, where possible after consultation with the sponsor, Dr Shannon.

Application Deadline 31 October 2010

Source: http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/pdf/AnneShannonScholarship.pdf

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