International Huxley Scholarships For Master Program at University of Brighton, UK

Description
The University of Brighton announce a series of £2,000 scholarships for international students studying for certain MSc and MRes programmes within the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences.

Eligibility
In order to be eligible to apply for a Huxley scholarship you must be a new, full-time international masters degree student with a minimum course duration of one year. Students studying for masters degrees at University of Brighton partner colleges are not eligible for these awards. Existing international students are not eligible unless starting a new masters programme. Students may not always be able to study the project that they highlight in their personal statement as this will depend on the available resources and expertise within the university.

Application Procedure
For the 2012 academic year, students should indicate in their personal statement that they wish to be considered for a Huxley scholarship when submitting a course application. Students should enclose a small section on the type of research they would like to engage in and to say how their choice of research project fits with the school’s expertise and their career plans (maximum 1000 words). Students should incorporate this section into their personal statement. International students who have already applied for these courses can submit a separate statement to pabschooloffice@brighton.ac.uk.

Recipients of this award must not hold or expect to hold any other University of Brighton scholarships. Successful students will be notified by email and must hold a conditional or unconditional offer to be eligible.

Submission Deadline
31 August 2012

Website Link
http://www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife/money/scholarships/internationalhuxley.php?PageId=531

The PeopleVox Scholarship for Postgraduate Students At Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK

Description
This postgraduate scholarship provides £1,000 towards the cost of postgraduate tuition fees. It is available (dependent on eligibility) for 1 year.

This scholarship is sponsored by PeopleVox. Headquartered in the UK, PeopleVox is a leading implementer of asset and stock control solutions based on barcoding. Its clients include Motorola, Christies and the Ministry of Defence.

Eligibility
The following the requirements of this scholarship:

• You are from any country
• can demonstrate an excellent academic record and an active contribution to business and society
• meet the School’s academic and English language entry requirements
• have received and accepted an offer of a place on a postgraduate masters programme in accounting, international business, human resource management, entrepreneurship, marketing and international management and paid the required deposit

Application Procedure

1. Complete a scholarship application form: (can be downloaded at the web link below)
2. Return this form with your confirmation of acceptance to: Postgraduate Admissions Office, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Whiteknights, RG6 6UD, United Kingdom

Submission Deadline
25 October 2012.

Website Link

http://www.henley.reading.ac.uk/management/pg-taught/mgmt-pgtscholarships-peoplevox.aspx

Public Performance Scholarships for Out-of-State Students, USA

Description
East Tennessee State University has a strong commitment to excellence in the performing arts and to attracting students who are talented performers and who would represent the University well in its various performing venues. As part of that commitment and in recognition of its geographical proximity to the borders of several states, the University offers a number of Public Performance Scholarships for Out-of-State Students. Students who are participating in another program which covers out-of-state tuition (including but not limited to, Academic Common Market, Border Waiver, or Honors-in-Discipline) are not eligible.

Eligibility

• Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
• Only new ETSU students are eligible
• Students selected for these scholarships will receive financial support in an amount equivalent to the out-of-state fee.
• Recipients of Public Performance Scholarships will be required to participate in public performance venues as determined by their particular performance area.

Application Procedure
The application form can be downloaded at the website link below. Please check the complete information at the link

Website Link
http://www.etsu.edu/admissions/residency/pps.aspx

International Scholarships At Wales University, Australia

Description
Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and awards are made for the academic year 2012/2013 (or for the duration of your course).  Scholarships of £1,000 per year will be awarded and the scholarship award will be deducted from your annual tuition fee.  A maximum of 10 undergraduate and 5 postgraduate scholarship awards will be made for each intake (September 2012 and January 2013).

Scholarships will be awarded by the Scholarship Committee based upon merit through consideration of a completed Scholarship Application Form.  These awards will be made at the beginning of the each semester and the decision by the Scholarship Committee is final.

Eligibility
Applicants must hold a Visa Letter/CAS for a taught undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University and have firmly accepted their offer before submitting an application. 
Conditional offer holders may apply but will only be considered for the scholarship if all conditions have been met before the deadline date.

Application Procedure
Students wishing to apply for these scholarships need to download and complete the Scholarship Application Form at the web link below. A limited number of Scholarships are available and will be awarded to students on the basis of outstanding achievement.  Categories you may wish to consider applying under are:

• Academic
• Social or Cultural: including community projects or voluntary work
• Outstanding Artistic Achievement

The application form requires you to undertake a 500-700 word piece of work supporting your application.  Please note that applications must be fully completed and your supporting statement must be within the word limit.

Submission Deadline
Deadline for scholarship applicants starting in September 2012: 3rd September 2012
Deadline for scholarship applicants starting January 2013: 7th January 2013

Website Link
http://www.newport.ac.uk/international/fees/Pages/1011Scholarships.aspx

Future Engineers Scholarship Program By Kelly Engineering Resources, USA

Description
One winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship to be used toward eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board during the 2013 calendar year.

The winner will be invited to visit a local Kelly Services branch and will be presented with a check payable to his or her current institution. The winner will also receive a commemorative plaque.

The winner will be announced and a news release will be distributed to national media, local media in the winner’s hometown, and the winner’s university paper.

Eligibility
Candidates must be full-time students at the time of application submittal, pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States during the calendar year, and be accepted into the School of Engineering. Scholarships will not be awarded to Freshman, or Seniors who will be graduating on or before June of the award year. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (or 3.5 on a 4.5 scale, and so forth). For more information, refer to the information and application forms found in the Scholarship Info box on the right hand side of this page.

Application Procedure
Please download the application form and other document at web link below

Submission Deadline
October 15, 2012

Website Link
http://www.kellyservices.us/US/Careers/Kelly-Engineering-Resources/Future-Engineers-Scholarship-Program/

IMD SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SCHOLARSHIP, JAPAN

Description
You are a talented social entrepreneur or working for an NGO in an emerging country. You would like a top international MBA to expand your horizons so that you can go back and make a difference.

Eligibility

• Currently working as a social entrepreneur or for an NGO in your home country or region
• 4-10 years work experience
• Making a significant contribution to your local environment, country or society in general
• Have leadership characteristics and the ability to have an impact in the class
• Have financial need such that you could not otherwise afford to attend IMD
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Demonstrate a passion and commitment for socially responsible leadership both in your current role and to go back to your home country or region after the IMD MBA program

Application Procedure

• Answer the 5 scholarship essay questions below
• Submit your personal information form
• Submit your detailed university transcripts
• Send 2 signed letters of recommendation
• Submit the IMD financial aid application with all supporting documents

    Tell us about yourself and your experience (500 words)

1. What drives your passion for socially responsible leadership? (100 words)
2. What are your future career goals? (100 words)
3. Why does an IMD MBA fit with these future career goals? (100 words)
4. Identify a social entrepreneurship project in your country. How would you implement the project including milestones and funding? Identify positive points that may help you to implement the plan as well as barriers (and possible solutions) that may prevent you from achieving your goals. (1,000 words. Additional supporting project information can be submitted in an appendix.)

Submission Deadline
July 15, 2012

Website Link
www.imd.org/programs/mba/fees/scholarships/IMD-Scholarship-Foundation-MBA-Scholarship.cfm

The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Program in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

Description
Each year by September, PhD supervisors from academic institutions in EMEA submit their proposals for collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge. Applications are then peer reviewed and approximately 20 projects are selected for funding. PhD students are appointed to the selected projects and begin their research in the following academic year under the supervision of their academic supervisor, with co-supervision from a researcher at Microsoft Research Cambridge.

Eligibility
Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to one year to find the best possible student for the project. We usually consider only one application per university department or per laboratory of a national research institution.Only applications from institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will be considered. For an application to be considered, the proposed research must be closely related to the research carried out at Microsoft Research in Cambridge.

Application Procedure
Interested applicant must provide the following documents:

• An online web form that includes contact details of supervisor(s) and possible reviewers.
• Ideally, one of the suggested reviewers should be from Microsoft Research. If no suitable Microsoft researcher can be identified, it may mean that the proposed research project is too far from our areas of interest.
• A project proposal of maximum six (6) A4 pages in 10-point font, including references.
• Accepted formats: plain text (.txt), .pdf, or Microsoft Office Word (.doc or .docx) only.

Submission Deadline
20 September 2012

Website Link
http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/collaboration/global/apply-europe.aspx