European MBA Scholarships At Cranfield School of Management, UK

Description
The Scholarship awards are specially open to successful MBA candidates from the following countries;EU, Swiss, Norwegian and Russian Nationals and who want to pursue a full-time MBA at Cranfield School of Management.

The selection criteria for the scholarships will be based on both: Strength of the application: an applicant’s achievements, academic credentials and professional track record. The interviewer’s report: an assessment of the applicant’s communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and/or entrepreneurial potential as well as the candidate’s likely contribution to the professional and cultural make-up of the cohort and overall experience of the MBA class.

Scholarship benefits: the successful applicants will receive Up to £12,000 towards the tuition fees.

Eligibility
Applicants should originate from EU, Swiss, Norwegian and Russian Nationals

Application Procedure
There is no separate application form and if you would like to be considered for one of our scholarships, please indicate so in the application form, stating why you think you should be awarded this scholarship.You can either apply for the Cranfield MBA online or download the application form as an MSWord document for return by email or post.

Submission Deadline
1st May 2013

Website Link
http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/p17267/Programmes-and-Executive-Development/MBA/Fees-and-funding/Scholarships/2012-Scholarships-Europe

Business Leader Scholarship For Postgraduate Students at Sydney Business School - Sydney University, Australia

Description
Currently, there are twenty scholarships for local and international students undertaking one of the eligible single masters postgraduate coursework programs offered in semester 1, 2013 at The University of Sydney Business School.

Benefits: The scholarship covers 50% tuition fees and is tenable for 1.5 to 2 years full-time or 3 to 4 years part-time Masters degree.  To retain a scholarship, the holder must maintain a continuous enrolment during their degree from the semester for which they sought entry.  A continuous enrolment requires four units of study per semester for full-time candidates or two units of study per semester for part-time candidates.

Eligibility

• The scholarship is available to new students who will commence their first semester of study with the Business School in one of the eligible Masters programs involving 10 to 16 units of study. (A list of eligible Masters programs is available during application). The scholarship is open to full-time international and full-time or part-time domestic students.
• Only those applicants who have accepted a firm offer of admission to one of the eligible Masters programs in the Business School for the subsequent semester are eligible to be considered for this award. Current students who have completed study toward their degree and students receiving an offer of admission for a combined Masters program are not eligible to apply.

Application Procedure
To apply this scholarship award you should download the scholarship application form at the web link below. All supporting documentation submitted to the University of Sydney online, must be certified copies of original documents. Only certified copies of original documents will be accepted.

Submission Deadline
Closing Date (Round 1) Friday, 30th November, 2012 Closing Date (Round 2) Friday, 1st February, 2013

Website Link
http://sydney.edu.au/business/study/opportunities/scholarships/scholarships#BusinessLeader

Research Award For Postdoctoral Level in Urban Mobility Analysis at University of Oulu, Finland

Description
This program is specially purposed to analyze the rich mobility traces captured by Oulu’s city-wide WiFi, Bluetooth and traffic infrastructure to understand better city-scale movement and develop ubiquitous computing applications.The University of Oulu is an international research and innovation university engaged in multidisciplinary basic research and academic education. The University of Oulu is one of the largest universities in Finland with 16000 students and 3000 staff. The University encompasses eight fields of study: Humanities, Education, Economics and Business, Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, and Technology. The fields of information technology, biotechnology, northern and environmental issues have been defined as special research focus areas.

Benefits: The selected candidate will work within the Urban Interactions research program. Salary will be given in an amout of 3200-3600 euros per month (before tax) depending on the qualifications.

Eligibility
This position mainly requires a strong mathematical background, experience with hands-on development and programming, and familiarity with urban mobility analysis, machine learning, and ubiquitous computing. Understanding of statistics, database programming, and symbolic computation are a benefit. Knowledge of Matlab/R is a plus. You will be expected to develop an analysis system that captures, infers and models individual and group mobility patterns on a city scale.: Must hold a Doctoral degree in a relevant field.

Application Procedure
To apply yo need submit your CV and list of publications as a single pdf-file to the Registrar´s Office via e-mail. Please download the application form at the link below

Submission Deadline
October 1st, 2012

Website  Link
http://www.hallinto.oulu.fi/yhallint/kuulutus/ubi_post_doc_job.pdf

Scholarship Award - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for Student From Developing Countries, Switzerland

Description
The Scholarship grant is purposed to build capacity in the understanding and management of climate change in developing countries through providing opportunities for young scientists from developing countries to undertake studies that would not be possible without the intervention of the Fund.

Applications from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) researching topics with the fields of study chosen for the call for applications are given priority

The applicant must concern in the study programs below:

• Socio-economic modeling related to climate change
• Underlying science of climate change
• Climate change and water

A Scholarship award will be accorded for a period of one year, renewable once. The award, and its possible renewal, is subject to satisfactory progress during the period of study. Term reports, signed by the research supervisor, will be expected to be submitted to the IPCC Scholarship Programme by the students. All students will be required to submit a final report.

Eligibility

• Post-Graduate students at PhD level, accepted at a recognized educational institution to start studies in 2013, or currently enrolled on continuing PhD courses
• Applicants must be younger than 30 years of age at the time of application
• Applicants must be nationals of developing countries

Application Procedure
Please the the official site for further information of the scholarship application.

Submission Deadline
30 September 2012

Website Link
http://www.ipcc.ch/ipcc-scholarship-programme/ipcc_scholarshipprogramme.shtml

International Phd, Master and Undergraduate Scholarship At Jember University, Indonesia

Description
Jember University (UNEJ) is granting full scholarship awards to foreigner students for undergraduate, master and PhD program Academic Year 2011/2012 in the following programs.

PhD Programs

• PhD in Administration Sciences

Master Programs

• Master of Management
• Master of Administration Science
• Master of Agribusiness
• Master of Agronomy
• Master of Economics Study

Undergraduate Programs

• Basic Sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
• Agriculture Sciences (Agroecotechnology, Agribusiness, Agricultural Engineering and Post Harvest Technology)
• Social Sciences (Accounting, Economics, Management, Indonesian Language, Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Sociology, Education Biology and Education Mathematics)
• Health Science (Public Health)
• Information System Study Programs

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a citizen of a developing country
• Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence (most recent grades), recommendations from principals / vice principals / teachers / government employers.
• Applicants should have an IELTS score at least 5 (no band under 5.0); or TOEFL score at least 450.
• Under 40 years old for PhD and Master Program.
• Under 25 years old for Undergraduate Program.

Application Procedure
The scholarship application can be submitted online to internationaloffice@unej.ac.id with the email subject “Application for UNEJ Scholarship Program Academic Year 2012/2013”

Regular mail to:
Bureau of Academic Affair
Jember University
Kalimantan Street. No. 37
Jember, East Java
INDONESIA, 68121

Please visit the official site to find more the required supporting documents for this scholarship award.

Submission Deadline
1 November 2012

Website Link
http://international.unej.ac.id/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=36

International Bachelor and Master ScholarshipS of TIBET III Matching Funds Scholarship Grants,Germany

Description
Bachelor Scholarship
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management awards two scholarship grants worth approx. EUR 2640 each for incoming international Bachelor students to help them settle in. The scholarships are open to students who are not German citizens, are not currently residing in Germany and successfully passed the assessment procedure of the 2012 intake of the following Bachelor programs:

• Business Administration
• International Business Administration
• Management, Philosophy & Economics

The stipends will be paid in six installments of approximately EUR 440 between September 2012 and February 2013.

Master Scholarship
Frankfurt School awards a total of six STIBET III Matching Funds scholarships for new international Master’s students in the following study programmes:

• Master of Finance (M.Sc.)
• Master of International Business (M.A.)
• Master in Management (M.Sc.)

The STIBET III Matching Funds scholarships comprises a cost-of-living subsidy of approximately EUR 440 per month from September 2012 to February 2013.

Application Procedure
Please visit the scholarship application link at official site below.

Submission Deadline
15 August

Website Link
http://www.frankfurt-school.de/content/en/newsroom/news/newsfolder/2012/07/05072012_n.html

NRF Scholarships and Fellowships - Scarce Skills Development Fund, South Africa

Description
The NRF is pleased to announce the call for applications for master’s, doctoral and post-doctoral scholarships and fellowships for the Scarce Skills Development Fund for 2012.  No 2013 applications will be considered for this call.

Eligibility
Potential applicants that are currently registered for a master’s, doctoral or post-doctoral degree/study in the following specific fields of study are encouraged to apply:

• Management: Financial Management
• Financial sector: Accounting, Auditing, Statistics, Actuarial Science
• Biological sciences: Biotechnology
• Physical sciences: Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Geology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemistry
• Engineering (all fields)
• Sector specific: Agricultural Sciences, Transportation Studies, Tourism, Demography

Application Procedure
Please learn further at web link below

Submission Deadline
30 June 2012.  

Website Link
http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=128

PhD Positions in Economics Field at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH-Zurich), Switzerland

Description
The Chair of Integrative Risk Management and Economics (Prof. A. Bommier) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH-Zurich) invites applications for 2 Doctoral positions in Economics.

By participating in this program you get the following benefits

1. Supervision of a doctoral thesis in applied theory related to the economics of risk and insurance
2. Development of an international research record
3. Opportunity to be part of a vivid research group
4. Top-ranked economics department (5th in German speaking areas, Handelsblatt Ranking 2011)
5. Flexible choice of PhD level courses at ETH as well as other top universities
6. Competitive salary

Eligibility

1. Background in economics or related fields (Masters level, completed or nearly completed)
2. Solid background in economic theory or mathematics
3. Desire to conduct doctoral research in the economics of risk and insurance, possibly with applications in: economic demography / health economics / public economics / environmental economics
4. Motivation to support chair activities
5. Fluent in English

Application Procedure
Your Applications should include the items as follow: a cover letter, a CV, a transcript of grades and a 1-2 page statement of motivation including your research interests (a thorough research proposal is not expected at this stage). Please have two letters of recommendation sent to us directly.

Submission Deadline
March 15th, 2012.

Website Link
http://www.irme.ethz.ch/positions/PhD 

Dissertation Fellowship by Hewlett Foundation/Institute of International Education

Description
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is now accepting applications for the Dissertation Fellowship in Population, Reproductive Health, and Economic Development. Sponsored by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Fellows will receive stipends to support tuition and research expenses*. In addition, Fellows will become part of a network of researchers and participate in professional development opportunities.

Eligibility
Applicants should be currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs in either sub-Saharan Africa, the United States or Canada, and should have completed their coursework by the start of the fellowship. Students in economics, geography, population studies, and epidemiology are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

1. Applications to be submitted both Electronically and by Post.
2. Electronic application combined with attachments to be less than 8MB
3. Email applications to: popecondissfellows@iie.org
4. Hard-copy by Post with Original signed reference letters to: Hewlett Foundation/IIE Dissertation, Fellowship Institute of International Education, 7th Floor,809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017United States of America

Submission Deadline
March 5, 2012.

Website Link
http://web.up.ac.za/sitefiles/file/Hewlett%20Foundation%20FellowshipInfo.pdf

International Graduate Scholarships At Loughborough University, UK

Description

Over 100 scholarships will be available in 2012/2013 to new self-financing full-time international students who are permanently resident in a country outside the European Union (EU). These scholarships will be to the value of 25% of the programme tuition fee and that value will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.

The Loughborough University Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and potential. Each scholarship will be of 1 year's duration.

Eligibility
Applicants with exceptional qualifications may be offered a scholarship with their offer of a place.
Applicants to the following Departments will AUTOMATICALLY be considered for a scholarship;    Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil and Building Engineering,     Computing Science, Design School, Economics, Geography, Information Science, Materials, Mathematics,     Physics, Politics, History and International Relations, School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences, Social Sciences

Application Procedure
Please downloaded the Scholarship Application Form 2012/13, and it should be returned (by post, fax or email) to:
International Office
Academic Registry
Loughborough University
Leicestershire LE11 3TU
UK
Fax: +44 (0)1509 223971
Email: international-office@lboro.ac.uk

Submission Deadline
30th June 2012

Website Link
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/funding/pg/international/lu/