Applications are invited for Open Society Fellowship. International students are eligible for this fellowship. This is a fellowship for individuals only and does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions, including dissertation research. International Fellowship terms are for one year which covers stipend, accommodation, airfare, visa costs, research assistance, conference fees and health insurance. Most fellows spend a portion of their term in one or more Open Society Foundation offices. 

About Scholarship: The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and probing conversations within the Open Society Foundations and in the world. A fellowship project might identify a problem that has not previously been recognized, develop new policy ideas to address familiar problems, or offer a new advocacy strategy. Fellows should take advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open Society Foundations and expect to contribute meaningfully to the Foundations’ thinking in return. 

Study: Among the Foundations’ core areas of concern are human rights, government transparency, access to information, access to justice , the promotion of civil society and social inclusion. Project themes should cut across these areas of interest.

Applicants who are uncertain whether their topic fits within the Foundations’ focus areas are invited to submit a brief letter of inquiry, accompanied by a CV, before proceeding with the online application process. That letter of inquiry should be addressed to: OSFellows@opensocietyfoundations.org. Letters of inquiry must be submitted at least one month before the next application deadline. 

Course Level: This is a fellowship for individual’s only and does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions, including dissertation research

Scholarship By: Open Society Foundation

Location: Most fellows spend a portion of their term in one or more Open Society Foundation offices in New York, Washington, London, Brussels, or Budapest, or at a regional foundation. Fellows who wish to work on their project in a country in which they do not have citizenship must satisfy and comply with applicable visa requirements. 

Number of awards: A small number of applicants are selected as finalists. The fellowship program considers applications subject to funding availability.

Duration: International Fellowship terms are for one year, the program will consider requests for shorter or longer durations. Slight preference is given to applications for full-time fellowships, but the program will consider applicants who can only work part-time on their projects. 

Value: Full-time fellows will receive a stipend of $80,000 or $100,000, depending on work experience, seniority, and current income.

-Stipends will be prorated for part-time fellows. The stipend does not necessarily equal the applicant’s current salary.

-In certain cases, fellows will receive additional financial support to enable them to meet the residency expectation. In addition to the stipend, fellows will receive a project budget. That budget may include expenses such as travel (including airfare and hotel), visa costs, part-time research assistance, conference fees and health insurance. Fellowship expenses should not include operational or programmatic costs, such as employees and physical infrastructure.

-The purpose of the fellowship is to support individual fellows; therefore the program will only cover individual expenses. 

Eligibility: The Open Society Fellowship chooses its fellows from a diverse pool of applicants that includes journalists, activists, academics, and practitioners in a variety of fields.

-Applicants should possess a deep understanding of their chosen subject area and a track record of professional accomplishment.

-The fellowship seeks “idea entrepreneurs” from across the world who are ready to challenge conventional wisdom.

-Successful applicants will be eager to exploit the many resources offered by the Open Society Foundations and be prepared to engage constructively with our global network.

-Ideal fellows are specialists who can see beyond the parochialisms of their field and possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit.

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply 

Selection Criteria: Reviewers consider whether the applicant’s background, track record, and depth of expertise give reason to believe that the project will be successfully completed and whether the applicant offers persuasive evidence that the fellowship project will significantly inform and challenge the Open Society community. 

Notification: Applicants are generally notified within four months of the application deadline. Proposals received by August 1, 2013, will be evaluated by December 1, 2013. The following deadline will be February 1, 2014, for evaluation later that year. 

Apply: All interested applicants should complete the online application form and submit supporting materials for consideration. Please read the Tips for a Robust Proposal before applying. Applicants may submit a project proposal or other materials in a language other than English, as long as they also submit an English translation. Certified translations are strongly recommended. Once the initial information has been entered, applicants receive login details and an ID number that allows them to make additions and revisions to the form until materials are submitted. The ID number should be quoted in any correspondence.

The program strongly encourages applicants to submit only electronic supporting materials. However, if applicants have hard copy materials that they feel are essential to the evaluation of their project; they can list these at the end of the project proposal. Fellowship staff will reach out to applicants should it be necessary to review these materials.

Note: Only applicants without Internet access may send an application by post. A PDF application form can be downloaded below. All others must apply online. 

Deadline: August 1, 2013 and February 1, 2014

Further Information: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/open-society-fellowship

The University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £100,000 worth of scholarships for international students each year.  This includes the Millennium Development Scholarship which is targeted to international students who wish to attain Millennium Development goals within their country. 

Host Institution: University of West England, UK (Course starts September 2013)

Study: Any one year Master’s Degree Programme offered at the University

Number of Scholarships: One

Scholarship opens for: International students from around the world 

Cover: Full tuition fee scholarship will be awarded for an outstanding student to study a one year Masters programme at UWE.  The recipient of this scholarship will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Development Office and other departments. The recipient will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course. 

Eligibility: Eligible students must:

• have achieved the equivalent of British first class honours in their undergraduate degree

• have an unconditional offer by 31 May of a place to study a one year postgraduate programme at UWE which they have firmly accepted

• be a new student and be classed as overseas for fees purposes

• Not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award.

Specific Criteria: Applicants will need to provide information in their application detailing how the scholarship will help them to attain the Millennium Development goals within their country. 

Application instructions: You must have received an unconditional offer for a Master’s Programme at UWE before you can apply for this scholarship. Only eligible applicants will be invited to apply via a task in their welcome website. Applicants are selected based on academic merit and the information that is provided in their application form and statement.  The deadline for submitting your application is 31 May 2013. 

Deadline: 31 May 2013 (annual) 

Further Information: http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/students/feesandfunding/fundingandscholarships/internationalstudentfunding/uwescholarshipprogramme.aspx

University of Lyon is offering master’s scholarships for international students. The scholarships are offered for pursuing any one of the following programme: Nanoscale Engineering, ADMIRE Master’s Degree, Altervilles Master’s Degree and AlterEurope Master’s Degree program.  The scholarships up to 400 euros or 800 euros / month will be awarded for a 10-month period depending to the applicant’s file. The application deadline varies according to the program. 

About Scholarship: You are student and look for a high-level Master’s degree programme, innovative and internationally-oriented for Research and private sectors? You wish to benefit from the cutting-edge research and innovative potential in France and in the Rhône-Alpes Region. For the 2013/2014 academic year, the University of Lyon is offering scholarships for foreign students having a high-level academic record and willing to join one of Master’s degree programmes. 

Study: The scholarships are offered to study any one of the following master program: Nanoscale Engineering Master’s Degree, ADMIRE Master’s Degree, Altervilles Master’s Degree and AlterEurope Master’s Degree.

Course Level: Master degree

Scholarship By: University of Lyon

Location: France

Duration: 10-months period

Value: The scholarships up to 400 euros or 800 euros / month depending to the applicant’s file will be awarded. 

Eligibility: The scholarships are offered for foreign students having a high-level academic record and willing to join one of Master’s degree programmes.

Scholarship Open for: The international students can apply

Apply: online 

Deadline: For Nanoscale Engineering Master’s programme : The application deadline is July 1, 2013 for candidates who are nationals of the European Economic Area and May 31, 2013 for all other applicants.  For Altervilles Master’s programme : the application deadline is May 31 2013.  For AlterEurope Master’s programme : the application deadline is June 15th 2013. For Master’s programme : application deadline for candidates who are nationals of the European Economic Area is May 24th. 

Further Information: http://lyon-university.org/universite-de-lyon-master-s-scholarships-197484.kjsp

La Trobe University is offering Master’s of Management scholarships for international students. Scholarships are provided to study Master of Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation courses for Semester 2, 2013. Applicants must satisfy all entry requirements and should have an indicative GPA of 70% or above from their UG degree. There are 15 scholarships, each worth $5000, will be disbursed equally across enrolled units for the duration of the course. 

About Scholarship: There are 15 scholarships, each worth $5000, available for the students of Master of Management, Master of Management (Human Resource Management), Master of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation). The scholarship will be disbursed equally across enrolled units for the duration of the course. 

Study: Master of Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Course Level: Master’s degree

Scholarship By: La Trobe University, Australia

Location: Australia

Number of awards: 15

Duration: The scholarship will be disbursed equally across enrolled units for the duration of the course.

Value: Management Scholarships for international students will cover $5000 each.

Eligibility: Applicants must satisfy all entry requirements, should have an indicative GPA of 70% or above from their undergraduate degree, and they must have received an Offer Letter for Semester 2, 2013 at the time of applying for the scholarship. Level and seniority of work experience will also be considered. Applicants will need to meet the University’s academic and English entry requirements at the commencement date (July 2013).

Scholarship Open for: International and Australian students can apply 

Apply: Send their completed Scholarship Application Form to Christine Watson, Assistant to the Associate Director, International Marketing and Recruitment, at christine.watson@latrobe.edu.au

-Wait for your scholarship award letter to be sent to you (via email).

-Send both your scholarship acceptance and offer acceptance to your Admissions Case Officer (contact details will be provided) by the acceptance deadline indicated in your scholarship award letter. 

Deadline: 30 June (for applicants applying from outside Australia); 26 July (for students applying from within Australia) 

Further Information: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/scholarships/coursework

StreamlineRefinance.net is offering scholarship for students who are currently enrolled in finance, economics, or investment related fields and who are pursuing advanced education in these particular areas. $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one (1) recipient. Applicant must be either a citizen of the United States or a foreign student with a valid US Student Visa. 

About Scholarship: StreamlineRefinance.net is pleased to offer scholarships for students who are currently enrolled in finance, economics, or investment related fields and who are pursuing advanced education in these particular areas. Qualified applicants are welcome to submit an essay of 500-1000 words which describes what they hope to accomplish during their career in the finance, economics, or investment fields.

Applications will be read and judged by the editors of StreamlineRefinance.net, and a winner will be selected on January 15, 2014. The deadline for applications is exactly one month prior to the award date, or December 15, 2013. Applications are welcome from anybody who meets the application requirements. If you are a currently enrolled student in finance, economics, or investment related program, we invite you to apply for this scholarship.

Study: Finance, Economics and Investment

Course Level: Undergraduate or graduate (advanced degree) program at an accredited institution of learning within the US.

Scholarship By: StreamlineRefinance.net

Location: USA

Number of award: One

Value: $1,000 annual scholarship 

Eligibility: -Applicant shall be at least 17 years of age or older and be accepted to or attending a full-time finance, economics, or investment program at an accredited institution of learning.

-Applicant must be attending the program within an accredited institution within the United States.

-Applicant must be either a citizen of the United States or a foreign student with a valid United States Student Visa.

-Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, based on the previous year’s academic performance. 

Scholarship Open for: International Students can apply for this scholarship (Applicant must be either a citizen of the United States or a foreign student with a valid United States Student Visa.) 

Selection Criteria: Winner will be selected based on criteria set forth in the requirements section of this document as well as the opinions as well as the editors of StreamlineRefinance.net. 

Notification: Once the winner is decided and notified of the award, he or she will be mailed a W9 tax form and the check will be delivered on the form is complete. Winner will be selected on January 15, 2014. 

Apply: Scholarship Application should be sent via mail. Application Process is as follows:

-Applicant shall submit all contact information as contained within the application, including name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, and sex.

-Applicant must be prepared to submit proof of age should he or she be chosen as the winner and recipient of the scholarship.

-Applicant shall be prepared to submit proof of enrollment or acceptance to an accredited institution of learning should he or she be chosen as the winner and recipient of the scholarship.

-Applicant must submit an essay of at least 500 words, but no more than 1000 words, explaining what they hope to accomplish in the field of finance, economics, or investment and how they will impact the lives of others with the education and knowledge they acquire while in school. This essay will also include the student’s opinion on why they feel they should be selected to receive the scholarship funds.

-If you wish to apply, please review the application requirements and submit all information to scholarship@streamlinerefinance.net. 

Deadline: December 15, 2013

Further Information: http://www.streamlinerefinance.net/finance-economics-scholarship.html

The University of Auckland and New Zealand Marsden Fund are funding PhD Studentships in New Zealand. Two fully-funded 3-year PhD studentships are offered in the Department of Psychology at the University of Auckland starts from 2013. The students will be work under the supervision of Dr Quentin Atkinson and Professor Russell Gray. International students are eligible for this studentship. Student must have a background in psychology, economics or anthropology, with quantitative skills and an interest in research on human cooperation, evolutionary theory/anthropology/bioinformatics/computer science/religious studies. For any enquiries contact Dr Quentin Atkinson. 

About Scholarship: The University of Auckland Cooperating to sustainably manage shared resources is vital for our long-term survival. Yet our ability to cooperate in large groups of non-kin remains an evolutionary puzzle. Recent research indicates that human cooperation is inherently cultural. Cultural norms and institutional features have been shown to promote cooperative behaviour and successful resource management.

However, the way these systems evolve and interact through time and their importance relative to other contextual factors remains poorly understood. This project will use experimental methods together with ethnographic data and comparative phylogenetic analysis to trace how cooperative norms and institutions have evolved over the course of Pacific history. This work promises a better understanding of how cooperative cultural features emerge and co-evolve and their importance in human evolution.

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university ranked 83 in the world in the 2012 QS survey. The Psychology Department is ranked 32nd in the world. The University of Auckland has a strong international focus and is the only New Zealand member of Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities – international consortia of research-led universities. Auckland is ranked third out of 221 world cities for quality of living in the 2011 Mercer Quality of Living Survey. 

Study: The studentship is provided to study Cultural evolution of cooperation in the Pacific and Cultural evolution of religion.

Course Level: PhD degree

Scholarship By: The University of Auckland and New Zealand Marsden Fund

Location: New Zealand 

Eligibility: -The successful applicant will have a background in psychology, economics or anthropology, with quantitative skills and an interest in research on human cooperation.

-Fieldwork experience, a background in evolutionary theory and familiarity with Pacific language/culture are desirable but not essential.

-Willingness to work as part of a team is also important.

-Although the project is based in Auckland, the successful is likely to spend periods in the field at locations across the Pacific.

-The successful applicant will have excellent quantitative skills and a background in one or more of the following – evolutionary theory/anthropology/bioinformatics/computer science/religious studies.

-Enthusiasm, passion and willingness to work as part of a team are also important.

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply

Number of awards: 2

Duration: Three years 

Value: Each studentship covers international student fees, a monthly stipend, and research and travel expenses associated with the projects. There are also opportunities for paid teaching assistant ships within the Psychology Department. 

Apply: Electronically 

Further Information: http://www.fos.auckland.ac.nz/~quentinatkinson/Quentin_Atkinsons_Website/PhD_studentships.html

Applications are invited for graduate fellowship for international students to pursue master program in Human Resources at an accredited university within or outside of the United States. The fellowship is sponsored jointly by SHRM, the SHRM Foundation and the HR Certification Institute. Each year one student is selected to a fellowship of up to $10,000.  Each fellowship is renewable for one additional year for a total of two years of graduate study and up to $20,000 total for the fellowship. 

About Scholarship: The Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR is a premier source of funding for first-time master’s degree students in Human Resources. The award honors former SHRM President & CEO, Susan R. Meisinger, SPHR.  The fellowship is designed to support master’s degree students who are either member of SHRM or certifed HR professionals through the HR Certification Institute. Sponsored jointly by SHRM, the SHRM Foundation and the HR Certification Institute, the fellowship supports those who want to leverage significant past contributions to the HR management field and who plan to continue contributing to the profession by earning a master’s degree in HR. 

Study: Human Resources

Course Level: Master degree at an accredited university with an equal commitment to both teaching and research

Scholarship By: Sponsored jointly by SHRM, the SHRM Foundation and the HR Certification Institute

Location: USA and Abroad 

Number of award: One winner is selected annually to receive a fellowship. Additional fellowships may be awarded, depending on funding available, quantity and quality of applicants, and the discretion of SHRM. 

Duration: Each fellowship is renewable for one additional year for a total of two years of graduate study. 

Value: One winner is selected annually to receive a fellowship of up to $10,000. Each fellowship is renewable for one additional year for a total of two years of graduate study and up to $20,000 total for the fellowship. Doctoral students, including DBAs and Ph.D.s, are not eligible for this award. 

Eligibility:

-The Fellowship is open to all eligible first-time masters’ students attending accredited universities all across the world; it is not limited to U.S.-based students.  To be eligible to apply, any HR professional must be a first-time master’s student seeking a degree in HR and must meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) be a member of SHRM or 2) hold a professional certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR or GPHR certification from the HR Certification Institute).

Note:  Individuals who already hold a masters degree, regardless of the field in which they earned a masters degree, are not eligible to apply for this fellowship. The fellowship is for individuals seeking their first master’s degree, in HR, who are starting studies this year, or who have at least two years of study left in the masters program.  Ph.D. candidates are not eligible to apply for the fellowship.

-Current SHRM, SHRM Foundation, HR Certification Institute staff and board members and current members of the Membership Advisory Council (MAC) are not eligible to apply for or receive the Meisinger Fellowship award. In addition, the candidate must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

a. Earned a minimum GPA of 3.5 overall in his or her undergraduate major and current master’s program (if already enrolled) based on a 4-point grading scale or any scale analogous to a 4-point grading scale.

b. Has a minimum of five years of work experience in HR.

c. Has a minimum of 10 years of total professional work experience.

d. Has been accepted into a qualified masters program within or outside of the United States seeking HR-related masters for the first time or who is already enrolled but has a minimum of two years of study remaining in an HR master’s degree program. 

Scholarship Open for: The international students can apply 

Selection Criteria: The fellowship is geared toward HR professionals who have demonstrated leadership in human resources and have potential as future leaders in the field of HR. Therefore, selection criteria will include the applicant’s relevant work and leadership experience, clarity and efficacy of goals and needs, undergraduate achievements, community involvement, and the HR degree the applicant has selected to pursue. Criteria for selecting fellows mirror the eligibility and application requirements. 

Notification: All applicants will be notified of results via mail by October 31, 2013. 

Apply: All required materials must be submitted together in one package. Download and complete the application form, compile all required materials, then mail your completed application package by post. 

Deadline: Monday, August 19, 2013

Further Information: http://www.shrm.org/about/awards/Pages/meisinger.aspx

Swansea University is funding Scholarship and Bursaries for Professional Nursing Studies. Scholarship is available for pursuing BSc (Hons) at Swansea University. International students are eligible for this scholarship. Scholarship covers funding of worth £1,500, to be offset against international tuition fees, students will also be eligible for a 5% bursary. Students will exempt from paying any practical placement fee and will also receive a free uniform. 

About Scholarship: Students applying for BSc (Hons) Professional Nursing Studies programme at Swansea University will have the opportunity to receive up to £2,000 in scholarship and bursaries.

Study: Nursing

Course Level: BSc (Hons) degree

Scholarship By: Swansea University, UK

Location: UK 

Eligibility:

-The University welcomes applications from international students.

-Students applying for our BSc (Hons) Professional Nursing Studies programme will be eligible for a guaranteed International Nursing Scholarship worth £1,500, to be offset against international tuition fees. 

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply 

Value: International Nursing Scholarship worth £1,500, to be offset against international tuition fees. Students will also be eligible for a 5% bursary (after deduction of the International Nursing Scholarship). Students on this programme will also have the benefit of being exempt from paying any practical placement fee and will also receive a free uniform for the practical element of the programme. The cost of this will be paid for by the College of Human and Health Sciences. 

Apply: electronically or by post

Deadline: 30th May 2013 

Further Information: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences/undergraduate/funding-for-bsc-professional-nursing-studies/#d.en.145549

The University of the People is offering online scholarships for international students who are in need of quality tuition-free education. UoPeople is the world’s only tuition-free online, degree-granting academic institution which offers associate and bachelor degree program in Computer Science and Business Administration. The various scholarships are available to cover an application processing fee ($10-$50), as well as the cost of processing exams at $100 per end-of course exam. The students can study online at UoPeople conveniently from their home country. 

About Scholarship: University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s only tuition-free, non-profit, online, degree-granting academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. Based on the principles of e-learning and peer-to-peer learning, coupled with open-source technology and Open Educational Resources, UoPeople is designed to provide access to undergraduate degree programs for qualified individuals, despite financial, geographic or societal constraints. 

Study: Associate (2 years) and Bachelor (4 years) degrees in Computer Science, and Associate and Bachelor degrees in Business Administration

Course Level: Associate and bachelor degree

Scholarship By: University of the People

Location: Anywhere in the world (online) 

Eligibility: University of the People is open to students in need of higher education. In order to apply to University of the People, notarized/official proof of high school completion, 18 years of age or older and English proficiency (as all studies are in English) are the only requirements. 

Scholarship Open for: The international students can apply 

Value: The University is offering tuition free degree and also financial help in the form of scholarship towards application and exam processing fee. 

Apply: The admissions application process consists of two parts. Part 1 takes place online and requires an applicant to fill out personal information and respond to essay questions. Part 2 takes place offline, and consists of sending all of the required documents to UoPeople’s Office of Admissions by post. 

Further Information: http://www.uopeople.org/groups/scholarships

Australian National University offers International Undergraduate Scholarships in Australia. International Students can apply for this scholarship. 

About Scholarship: Australian National University offers Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students. The scholarship opens for the international students, who have recently completed secondary school studies off-shore (not in Australia). Students must not have commenced further studies. 

Study: All the courses offered by the ANU at undergraduate level

Course Level: Undergraduate degree

Scholarship By: Australian National University, Australia

Location: Australia 

Eligibility: -International students who have recently completed secondary school studies off-shore (not in Australia). Students must not have commenced further studies.

-Students must have applied for admission to the University. More information about admission is available here: http://studyat.anu.edu.au/undergraduate.html.

-Students must submit an application via the online form available on this web page by the closing date.

-International students who have completed a secondary school qualification on-shore (in Australia), must apply for admission through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

-All students who apply for admission through UAC, will be automatically considered for this scholarship – no application is necessary.

Scholarship Open for: International Students can apply 

Number of awards: -3 available for Semester 1

-2 available for Semester 2

Value: -100% coverage of international student tuition fees

-100% coverage of Overseas Student Health Cover

Selection criteria: Academic merit. However consideration may also be given to country of origin and/or program of choice. Below is a brief guide of the minimum senior secondary scores expected for applicants to be seriously considered.

-All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC): 20.

-Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 99.60.

-Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE): 20 (4A).

-Indian School Certificate (ISC): 99.

-International Baccaulaureate (IB): 41.

-Sijil Tinggi Perskolahan Malaysia (STPM): 25.

-UK or Singapore General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels): 24 (4A*).

Qualifications not listed above will also be considered. Please note that achieving the results listed above does not guarantee an offer of a scholarship. Please also note that this scholarship is extremely competitve, and only qualifications equivalent to an Australian Year 12 will be considered. 

Apply: online

Deadline: Applications for Semester 2 2013 will close at midnight on 14th June 2013.

Further Information: http://students.anu.edu.au/scholarships/ug/fut/int/anu-int-ug.php

The Immigration History Research Center offers Grants in Aid Program at University of Minnesota in USA. US and International Students can apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is available for pursuing graduate students, post-doctoral degree.

About Scholarship: The Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) offers Grants In Aid awards of up to $500 to assist graduate students, independent and other scholars traveling to conduct research for at least one week (five research days) at the IHRC. The deadline for applications for 2013-2014 awards is June 1, 2013. Post-doctoral scholars are also eligible to apply for additional funding for a maximum award of $1,000.

The post-doctoral Grant In Aid supports a two-week residency (ten research days) while conducting research in the Center’s collections. Those applying for the post-doctoral Grant In Aid must clearly indicate their qualifications for the award in a letter of application.

Study: Courses offered by the University of Minnesota

Course Level: Graduate students, post-doctoral degree

Scholarship by: The Immigration History Research Center

Location: USA 

Eligibility: Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, faculty, and independent scholars, in the U.S. or internationally, who live more than a day’s drive from the Twin Cities and who need to do research in the IHRC collections. 

Scholarship Open for: US and International Students can apply

Value: Awards for 2013-2014 are available for travel to the IHRC for research in any IHRC collection and must be used between August 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014. In planning a visit, note that the Immigration History Research Center will be closed the last week of December. Awards may be made for up to $500 to assist with travel and research-related expenses associated with a research residency at the IHRC of not less than one week  (5 research days).  Post-doctoral scholars may seek and be awarded an additional amount of up to $500 (to total a maximum award of up to $1,000) to assist with travel and research-related expenses associated with a research residency at the IHRC of not less than two weeks (10 research days). Applications requesting less than $500 (or $1,000) will receive equal consideration.

Selection criteria: -Demonstrated connection between research needs and specific collections at the IHRC

-Language proficiency (for projects requiring sources in languages other than English)

-Preference for newer scholars (and graduate students), international scholars, and the use of the following collections: Czech/Slovak, Estonian, Finnish, Greek, Italian, Latvian, Polish, and Refugee-Related Materials.

Apply: Electronically

-Application letter of no more than two pages with estimated dates of residency, description of research project and collections to be consulted and estimated budget. If applying for a post-doctoral award of up to $1,000, state intention and include qualifications.

-Current curriculum vitae

-Names and contact information (including email) for two references

Deadline: June 1, 2013

Further Information: http://ihrc.umn.edu/educators/grantsinaid.php

Philanthropist and Entrepreneurs Leslie Bluhm and David Helfand are funding Social Innovation Fellowship in USA. Each year in October for a week long program for BHSI Fellows held at Chicago. Fellows will receive $10,000 in financial support for their venture and all other expenses are paid. The International students can apply for this International fellowship. Applicants must be of 35 years of age or younger and their ventures may be for-profit or not-for-profit entities. 

About Scholarship: The Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship @ Chicago Ideas Week recognizes a group of young socially-conscious leaders who have developed sustainable ventures addressing social needs, and provides them with exposure to nationally recognized business and community leaders, funding to support their cause, and a platform for growth.

Study: The fellowship is provided to study in developed sustainable ventures addressing social needs, and provides them with exposure to nationally recognized business and community leaders, funding to support their cause, and a platform for growth.

Course Level: Innovators

Scholarship By: The Fellowship was created by philanthropist and entrepreneurs Leslie Bluhm and David Helfand.

Location: USA 

Eligibility:

•All applicants must be 35 years of age or younger (born on or after October 13, 1978).

•Applicants may be from anywhere in the world.

•Ventures may be for-profit or not-for-profit entities.

•All ventures must demonstrate that they are innovative and addressing compelling social need(s).

•All ventures must demonstrate a sustainable model with proven results.

•Chicago Ideas Week takes place from October 14-20, 2013. The fellowship takes place from October 13-17. In order to be considered, all applicants must be available from October 13-17. 

Scholarship Open for: The International students can apply

Duration: Fellowship is applicable for a week.

Value: The BHSI Fellows are hosted in Chicago for Chicago Ideas Week, in October each year, all expenses paid. Fellows gain exposure for their organization, establish a community of support, and receive a $10,000 financial contribution for their venture. 

Notification: Mid-August: 2013 Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellows announced

•March 25: Applications Open

•June 6: Deadline to Apply

•July 22: Semi-finalists notified

•August 3-4: Semi-finalist Interviews

•Mid-August: 2013 Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellows announced

•October 13-17: Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship @ Chicago Ideas Week 

Apply: By post 

Deadline: June 6, 2013

Further Information: https://www.chicagoideas.com/special_programs/bhsi

California Institute of Integral Studies providing two scholarships for new undergraduate students entering the 2013-14 session at California in USA. This scholarship is for pursuing bachelor’s degree in Arts. Value of scholarship is $10,000.  

About Scholarship: California Institute of Integral Studies providing two scholarships for undergraduate students entering the 2013-14 session at California in USA. This scholarship is for pursuing bachelor’s degree in Arts. Value of scholarship is $10,000. 

Study: Bachelor of Arts

Course Level: Undergraduate degree

Scholarship By: California Institute of Integral Studies

Location: California in USA

Number of awards: Two scholarships

Value: $10,000 

Eligibility:

-Scholarship is available to new students entering the 2013-14.

-Students should apply for Bachelor of Arts Completion Program.

-Applicants must complete the most current version of FAFSA (2013-14) (International students need not to complete a FAFSA) 

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply 

Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Write a one-page addendum answering the following question:

“What communities are you connected to and how do you see your education enhancing the ways in which you work with an in those communities?”

Note: This essay should be included with your application packet and all criteria met October 15 for spring applicants. 

Deadline: 15th October 2013 for spring applicants 

Further Information: http://www.ciis.edu/Admissions_and_Financial_Aid/Financial_Aid/Scholarships.html

Swansea University offers Taught Masters Centenary Excellence and Merit scholarships in the field of new arts and humanities. EU, UK and International students can apply for this scholarship. The Excellence and Merit scholarships will be available to EU, UK and International students who have completed a full-time three or four year BA programme, achieved a 2:1 or above, and gained a place on a one-year full-time Taught Masters programme in the College. 

About Scholarship: Students enrolling on undergraduate courses in Arts and Humanities this autumn will be in the running for scholarships for them to stay on to do an MA course. The Centenary Graduate Scholarships are the first of their kind in the UK. The aim is to reward academic achievement. 

Study: New arts and humanities

Course Level: Taught masters degree

Scholarship By: Swansea University, UK

Location: UK 

Eligibility: The Excellence and Merit scholarships will be available to EU, UK and International students who have completed a full-time three or four year BA programme, achieved a 2:1 or above, and gained a place on a one-year full-time Taught Masters programme in the College.

-Excellence scholarships – these will be automatically awarded to BA students who graduate with a 1st class degree.

-Merit scholarships – these will be automatically awarded to BA students who graduate with a 2:1 degree. 

Scholarship Open for: EU, UK and International students can apply 

Value: -Excellence scholarships – This is worth £4,300 to UK/EU students and £10,300 to international students.

-Merit scholarships – The scholarship is worth £3,300 to UK/EU students and £9,300 to international students, which means students only pay £1000 in fees.

Further Information: www.swansea.ac.uk/media-centre/latest-news/mascholarshipsfornewartsandhumanitiesstudentslaunched.php

Newcastle University is funding Postgraduate Scholarship for Latin studies in UK. UK, EU and international students are eligible for this award. One scholarship is available for full-time student who is undertaking a dissertation on a Latin-related subject at Newcastle University. Scholarship is applicable for students who have already received an offer of a place for one of the programmes at Newcastle University in UK. 

About Scholarship: The award was established by the late Professor Guy Oddie (BArch 1944; Dip Town and Country Planning, 1945) to encourage the study of the Latin language. The award is named after Professor Oddie’s mother, Eleanor, whose determined support enabled him to come to Newcastle University. 

Study: MA Classics and Ancient History, MLitt, MPhil, PhD (first year of study)

Course Level: Postgraduate degree 

Scholarship By: Newcastle University

Location: UK 

Eligibility: UK, EU and international students are eligible for this award

Scholarship Open for: UK, EU (Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City) and international students are eligible for this scholarship.

Number of awards: One full-time student who is undertaking a dissertation on a Latin-related subject as part of one of the following programmes of study at Newcastle University. 

Value: The Eleanor Pinkney Oddie Scholarship is an award of £1,000. 

Apply: The mode of applying is electronically or by post. Students who wish to be considered for this scholarship should write to Professor Jakob Wisse stating the title of their proposed project and giving an outline of their proposed research. This applies both if you have already received an offer of a place for one of the programmes listed above, and if you are planning to apply for such a place; in the latter case, you should have applied for a place. 

Deadline: 3rd June 2013

Further Information: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/list/oddie

The University of Auckland, Department of Philosophy is offering scholarships to fund Masters thesis students in Philosophy. Four scholarships are offered each year for a value of NZ$5,000. The Scholarship will be paid in two installments: one in the first, and one in the second semester. Applications must be sent online till 30th may in the year of the award and 1st December in the year preceding the year of the award. The basis of selection will be academic merit and potential. 

About Scholarship: These Master’s Scholarships were established in 2008 and are funded by the Department of Philosophy. The main purpose of the Scholarships is to fund Master’s thesis students in Philosophy. Four scholarships are offered each year for a value of NZ$5,000. The Scholarship will be paid in two instalments: one in the first, and one in the second semester.

The Scholarship may be concurrently held with any other award or grant as long as a) the terms of that award or grant permit and b) The University of Auckland Council is informed and approves. The University of Auckland Council, in consultation with the Donor, has the power to terminate or suspend a Scholarship if it receives an unsatisfactory report on the progress of a Scholar from the Head of the Department of  Philosophy.

The University of Auckland Council is not obliged to make an award if in any year there is no candidate of sufficient merit or funding is not available. The University of Auckland has the power to amend or vary these Regulations, in consultation with the Donor, provided that there is no departure from the main purpose of the Scholarship. 

Study: Master of Arts by thesis in Philosophy offered by the University of Auckland

Course Level: Master’s degree

Scholarship By: The University of Auckland, Department of Philosophy

Location: New Zealand 

Eligibility: -Scholarships will be awarded to master’s candidates who have paid the fees, or arranged to pay the fees, for full-time enrollment in the degree of Master of Arts by thesis in Philosophy.

-The basis of selection will be academic merit and potential.

Scholarship Open for: The students of New Zealand can apply

Number of awards: 4

Duration: 12 months

Value: $5,000 

Selection criteria: The basis of selection will be academic merit and potential.

Notification: A decision will be made approximately six weeks after the closing date by letter. 

Apply: Applications must be sent by way of a form and CV close with the Scholarships Office on 30 May in the year of the award and 1 December in the year preceding the year of the award. 

Deadline: Application Deadlines are 30th May 2013 for 2013  and 1st December 2013 for 2014 (Applications close with the Scholarships Office on 30 May in the year of the award and 1 December in the year preceding the year of the award.) 

Further Information: http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/cs-upcoming-closing-dates?form=details&detailCode=500339

Australian Postgraduate Award provided by the Edith Cowan University in Australia. These scholarships are for funding the postgraduate students to study full-time at ECU in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or research Master degree. Applicants can apply between 1 April 2013 to 31 May 2013 and 1 September 2013 to 31 October 2013. 

About Scholarship: Australian Postgraduate Award provided by the Edith Cowan University in Australia. This Scholarship is for pursuing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or research Master degree level. 

Study: Scholarships are provided by the Edith Cowan University

Course Level: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or research Master degree

Scholarship By: Edith Cowan University

Location: Australia

Duration: Scholarship is offered for following years:

1-2 years for a Master by research dependant on course length

Up to 3 years for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 

Value: Total offer is of $26,000 tax free per annum, plus a thesis allowance and a relocation allowance (where applicable) 

Eligibility: Applicants should have completed at least four years of tertiary education.

For Example:

Four year degree (e.g. Engineering or Law)

Three year degree and one of the following:

Honours year

One year of a higher degree

One year of a Masters preliminary or other qualifying programme

Postgraduate diploma

Applicants must complete a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours. 

Must have their course application for study in the PhD or Master by research programme approved by Edith Cowan University ECU before being considered for an offer of a scholarship. 

Please note:

Not all degree combinations will be considered by the University to be equivalent to an Australian First Class Honours degree

A student with a two-year Masters degree, but no Bachelors degree, may be considered with other master’s graduates if the University regards this as equivalent. 

Scholarship Open for:

Following can apply for this scholarship:

Australian citizen

Australian permanent humanitarian visa

Australian permanent resident visa

New Zealand citizen 

Apply: Electronically

Deadline: 31 May 2013 and 31 October 2013

Further Information: http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships-by-pathways/higher-degree-by-research/details/australian-postgraduate-award-apa

For 2014/2015 academic year, Commonwealth Fund offers Harkness Fellowships mid-career professionals—academic researchers, clinicians, managers, government policymakers and journalists to conduct one year research study on critical issue on the health policy agenda in both the USA and applicant’s home country. The citizens of Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway Sweden, Switzerland and UK are eligible to apply for these fellowships. Total 16 fellowships are awarded worth of U.S. $119,000. 

About Scholarship: The Commonwealth Fund’s Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice provide a unique opportunity for mid-career health services researchers and practitioners from Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom to spend up to 12 months in the United States, conducting original research and working with leading U.S. health policy experts. 

Study: Health Care Policy and Practice discipline

Course Level: The fellowships are offered to mid-career professionals—academic researchers, clinicians, managers, government policymakers and journalists to apply for a unique opportunity to spend up to 12 months in the United States as a Harkness Fellow.

Scholarship By: Commonwealth Fund

Location: USA and Applicant’s home country 

Eligibility: Harkness Fellowships are designed for mid-career professionals who are committed to advancing health policy and practice in The Commonwealth Fund’s principal areas of interest: improving health insurance coverage and access to care; and improving the quality and efficiency of health care services. Projects may include comparisons between the United States and the applicant’s home country. Fellowships are not awarded to support study for academic degrees. All applicants must:

-Be citizens of Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom. Applicants who are not citizens of the country in which they are applying must have permanent residency and have lived in that country for at least the last three years. Such applicants must also be committed to pursuing careers in the country from which they are selected.

-Show significant promise as a policy-oriented health services researcher or practitioner (clinician, health services manager, government official, or journalist);

-Have a demonstrated expertise in health policy issues and a track record of informing health policy through research, policy analysis, health services, or clinical leadership;

-Have a master’s degree or doctorate (or the equivalent thereof) in health care services, health policy research, or a related discipline, such as economics or political science (consideration may be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree only, depending on work experience); and

-If academically based, be at a mid-career level (e.g., research fellow to senior lecturer).

Scholarship Open for: The citizens of Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom can apply 

Number of awards: Up to 16 Fellows are selected annually, typically three from Australia and New Zealand, three from Germany, two from the Netherlands, one from Norway, one from Sweden, one from Canada, and four from the United Kingdom. 

Duration: up to 12 months 

Value: Each Harkness Fellowship provides up to U.S. $119,000. This amount covers:

-Roundtrip airfare to the United States;

-A fixed monthly stipend for U.S. living expenses;

-Set up and shipping allowances;

-Support toward the portion of the project conducted in the home country, if appropriate;

-Funds for project-related travel, case studies, conferences and research expenses;

-Travel funds to attend the Harkness Fellows Orientation, Commonwealth Fund International Symposium on Health Care Policy; Washington Health Policy Briefing, Canadian Health Policy Briefing, Final Reporting Seminar, and AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting;

-Institutional allowance for US mentor/placement;

-Health insurance coverage while in the United States;

-U.S. and state taxes.

A supplemental allowance of approximately $55,000 —including roundtrip airfare, living allowance, and health insurance—is also provided to Fellows accompanied by a spouse and/or children up to age 18. In some cases, Fellows may opt to arrange paid leave from their home institution in lieu of the fellowship monthly stipend to maintain their current income. Where partial home institution salary support is provided during the fellowship, a monthly supplement is available.

Selection Criteria: Candidates are selected based on their qualifications and leadership potential; their commitment to improving health care through research and practice; the quality of their research proposal; the relevance of their proposed research to the Fund’s areas of interest and to policy development in their home country; and the strength of their supporting letters. 

Notification: Selection of 2014-15 Harkness Fellows will be conducted during December 2013 – January 2014. 

Apply: All candidates must complete a formal application, including:

-Statement of professional objectives;

-Curriculum vitae;

-Preliminary proposal (up to five pages) for a policy-oriented research project that fits within the Fund’s national program areas;

-Letter of reference from the applicant’s department chair or from the director of his or her institution (more than one applicant may apply from the same institution);

-Three professional references from senior health policy researchers, policymakers, or senior level managers, who can comment on the applicant’s past work and the potential contribution of his or her proposed project.

-Three published articles or reports. 

Deadline: 2014-15 Harkness Application deadlines: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom: September 16, 2013. Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden: November 18, 2013 

Further Information and Application: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Fellowships/Harkness-Fellowships.aspx

University of Melbourne is offering Overseas Research Experience Scholarships to its confirmed PhD and other research doctorate students to travel overseas for a minimum of two months. Each year approximately 50 ORES are awarded on a competitive basis. Students traveling to Universitas 21 institutions are strongly encouraged to apply. Application should be submitted till August 31, 2013 for round 2. 

About Scholarship: ORES are awarded on a competitive basis to University of Melbourne confirmed PhD and other research doctorate students to travel overseas for a minimum of two months in order to: obtain research experience as part of their graduate research degree training, and consolidate research links with overseas universities and research institutions. 

Study: Scholarships are provided to obtain research experience as part training and consolidate research links with overseas universities and research institutions.

Course Level: This scholarship is available for PhD and other research doctorate students for research experience for a minimum of two months period.

Scholarship By: University of Melbourne in Australia

Location: Overseas universities and research institutions of  Universitas 21 (Canada, Chile, China, Ireland, Japan, Japan, Korea (South), Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States of America). 

Number of awards: Each year approximately 50 ORES are awarded on a competitive basis.

Duration: Scholarship is offered for minimum of two months.

Value: Each scholarship is worth up to $5,000. 

Eligibility:

-To be eligible for the ORES scheme, students must demonstrate that they have additional funds to support the trip. It is expected that the department and/or faculty will provide these funds.

-The scheme is available only to PhD or other research doctorate students who have confirmed candidature at the University of Melbourne at the application closing date and at the time of travel. Confirmed PhD candidature takes place between 6 and 12 months of full-time study via a Confirmation Report Form. Please contact your Faculty/Graduate School Graduate Research Contact if you are unsure about your confirmation status. If you are yet to be confirmed, please apply in a future round. Students undertaking research doctorate degrees which do not have a confirmation process should refer to point 14 below.

-The research project must be of high quality and:

-form part of a recognized or developing collaboration between the University of Melbourne and the university or institution hosting the student involve collaboration with a university with which the University has a formal exchange agreement

-include travel to a University as 21 institutions.

The proposed overseas visit by the student should not form the sole basis of the collaboration unless the interaction is being carried out under the terms of a formal exchange agreement between the University and the overseas university, network, academic or University as 21 institutions.

Investigating post-doctoral opportunities is acceptable as an element of the proposed travel but not as the main purpose of the trip. Evidence of arrangements made to investigate post doctorate opportunities must be attached to the application.

-ORES applicants must be intending to spend a minimum of two months engaged in research overseas. Only if the student is traveling exclusively to a University 21 institution will trips of a minimum of one month duration be considered.

-A supervisor acceptable to the Graduate Research Scholarships Committee (GRSC) must be available at the overseas university or institution for the duration of the proposed visit.

-Travel should occur in the ‘middle’ (i.e. between 12 and 36 months) of the research candidature. Travel after 36 months of candidature will need particular justification from the applicant’s supervisor or head of department. Applications for travel beyond 42 months will not be considered.

-Applicants must obtain additional funds for this trip. It is expected that the applicant’s supervisor, department and/or faculty will provide the additional funds.

-Applicants may not apply for an ORES and a Melbourne Abroad Travelling Scholarship (MATS) for the same purpose.

-If the next ORES closing date falls during the applicant’s trip or after the trip has occurred, an application can be considered, and an ORES awarded retrospectively, provided all eligibility requirements listed were met and the application and all required documents were submitted to Melbourne Scholarships before departure.

- If details of your trip change, you must advise Melbourne Scholarships for approval from the Graduate Research Scholarships Committee (GRSC).

-Part-time students are eligible to apply but must be enrolled full time while overseas.

-Before departure, applicants must have Study Away approved by their Faculty/Graduate School Graduate Research Contact. A Leave of Absence cannot be used for an overseas study trip. Scholarships will only be awarded on the condition that evidence of approved OSL can be supplied.

-The travel must be relevant and academically justifiable but not essential to the completion of the student’s thesis (departments and faculties are responsible for the funding of research that is essential to the PhD or research doctorate).

- Students enrolled in research doctorate courses are eligible to apply if:

1. The course is awarded on the basis of a thesis rather than a body of substantial published work

2. They have been enrolled in the course for at least 12 months (full time equivalent), and

3. They submit with their ORES application a letter from their supervisor or their head of department that comments on their progress to date. 

Scholarship Open for: Australian students can apply for this scholarship (University of Melbourne confirmed PhD and other research doctorate students). 

 Selection criteria: The Committee will only consider applicants who:

-satisfy all of the eligibility requirements noted above, and

-submit a complete application (ie. all sections of the application completed and all required documents provided by the closing date and prior to departure).When awarding the ORES, the GRSC considers the strength of the entire application, including the:-statement of purpose and reasonableness of the budget

-the strength of the existing or developing collaboration (applications can be used to initiate collaboration)

-The expected benefit of the overseas study to the University and to the student, and the quality of the research project.

Apply: Applications must be lodged through the Student Portal. Login to your Student Portal and select the “Admin” tab. Select “Apply for a Scholarship” under the Scholarships heading then select “New Scholarship Application”. 

Submit a completed ORES application online and upload or submit in hard copy the budget proforma and all required documents by the closing date and before departure.

Applicants may access their application for reference through the Student Portal copies or print outs of your application cannot be made once the application has been submitted. 

Deadline: Round 1- 11.59 pm AEDT, 31 March

Round 2 – 11.59 pm AEST, 31 August 

Further Information: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/research/local/available/travelling/pores#Eligibility

AgriVenture Global and the International Agricultural Exchange Association (IAEA) is offering 4-H AgriVenture Scholarship for AgriVenture travel and work program. In order to apply applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 at the time of travel. Paid employees of 4-H shall not be eligible for consideration. 

About Scholarship: All Canadian provincial and territorial 4-H organizations have been invited to select one candidate each to be submitted for consideration by AgriVenture Global and IAEA. From the provincial/territorial submissions, one applicant will be selected for an AgriVenture program scholarship of $3,000 to be applied to the AgriVenture program fee. 

The cost is determined by where you want to go and for how long. An exchange to Europe is approximately $5,000, while a program to Australia or New Zealand will be approximately $6,000, depending on the length of stay (2013 prices). An Around-theWorld program includes a placement in Australia or New Zealand for six months and then in Europe for another six months is approximately $9,200. The AgriVenture Scholarship may be used toward any AgriVenture program. 

Study: Placements are available in almost all fields of Agriculture Horticulture sector. Agriculture covers all elements of livestock and cropping enterprises. Horticulture offers a range of other options such as flower production and vegetable enterprises.

Course Level: AgriVenture travel and work program

Scholarship By: AgriVenture Global and the International Agricultural Exchange Association (IAEA)

Location: Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand or Japan 

Eligibility:

-Be between the ages of 18 and 30 at the time of travel.

- Have been a member of the 4-H program for a minimum of two years

- Provide a letter from a former general or project leader confirming their 4-H registration of participation. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Canada can apply for this scholarship. 

Number of awards: From the provincial/territorial submissions, one applicant will be selected for an AgriVenture program scholarship.

Duration: AgriVenture programs may take place from 4 months to a year. The longer programs often combine travel and work in two countries. 

Value: Scholarship is of scholarship of $3,000 to be applied to the AgriVenture program fee. AgriVenture provides:

- Choice of host country, type of placement, and travel date

- A guaranteed job on an agricultural, horticultural, viticulture, or equine operation

- Full room and board provided by a host family

- Return airline tickets to your host country (from a major international airport near your home)

- Comprehensive pre-departure information package

- Medical, travel and baggage insurance

- 24 hour emergency support service

- Orientation package or seminar in the host country

- Transportation to your placement from the airport or seminar, provided by your host family

- Administration covering visa applications, placement, correspondence and named Contact Person

- Membership in the International Agricultural Exchange Association 

Notification: The provincially- selected candidate will be notified by December 1, 2013 and the final selection will be made by January 15, 2014. 

Apply: Application can be sent by post. Carefully complete the 4-H application, making sure you have provided all the information and required letters of reference; then submit them before the deadline.

The provincial/territorial 4-H selection committee will choose the applicant to forward to the AgriVenture and IAEA selection committee. Provincial/territorial applicants may be invited for an interview to assist in the selection. From the provincial/territorial candidates, the successful national applicant will be selected. 

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Further Information: http://www.4-h-canada.ca/core/files/2014%204-H%20Scholarship%20Summary.pdf

Australian National University is offering number of scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate by research in all fields of study. Australian and New Zealand citizen, permanent residents of Australia and international students are eligible for these scholarships. Total offer is of A$23,728 (2013 rate) per annum tax free, in fortnightly payments. International students should submit the application till 31st August and Domestic Students till 31st October. 

About Scholarship: The University funds a number of scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate by research. A scholar who is resident elsewhere in Australia or who is permanently residing outside Australia at the time of application, is eligible to receive the following contributions towards the costs of moving to Canberra to take up the Scholarship. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to make contact with the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.

Study: Research in all fields of study

Course Level: Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate by research

Scholarship By: Australian National University

Location: Australia

Eligibility: -Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research masters degree from a recognized university.

-Australian and New Zealand Citizen; Permanent Residents of Australia; International students

-Applicants must have submitted an Application for Admission to the ANU.

Scholarship Open for: Both International and Domestic students can apply

Number of awards: The University funds a number of scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate by research.

Duration: Scholarship is offered for three years full-time, with a possible six-month extension

Value: Total offer is of A$23,728 (2013 rate) per annum tax free, in fortnightly payments.

 Selection criteria: The scholarship will be provided on merit basis. 

 Apply: The mode of applying is online. No application process is required other than an Application for Admission.

Deadline: The application deadline is 31st August (for International Students) or 31st October (for Domestic Students).

Further Information: http://students.anu.edu.au/scholarships/gr/off/int/anu-urs.php

La Trobe University offers Master’s Scholarships for Australian and international students. There are 40 scholarships, each worth $3000, available for all two-year master courses offered by La Trobe Business School at the main La Trobe Melbourne campus. Applicants should have an indicative GPA of 70% or above from their UG degree. The scholarship will be disbursed equally across enrolled units for the duration of the course. 

Study: Courses offered by La Trobe Business School at the main La Trobe Melbourne campus

Course Level: Master’s degree level

Scholarship by: La Trobe University, Australia

Location: Australia 

Eligibility: Applicants must satisfy all entry requirements and should have an indicative GPA of 70% or above from their UG degree.

Number of awards: 40

Duration: Scholarship is offered for all two-year master courses offered by La Trobe Business School.

Value: There are 40 scholarships, each worth $3000, available for all two-year master courses offered by La Trobe Business School at the main La Trobe Melbourne campus. The scholarship will be disbursed equally across enrolled units for the duration of the course. 

Scholarship Open for: Australians and International students can apply 

About Scholarship: La Trobe University offers Masters by Coursework Scholarships in Australia. Scholarships are provided in master courses offered by La Trobe Business School at the main La Trobe Melbourne campus. 

Apply: Send your completed Scholarship Application form to Christine Watson, Assistant to the Associate Director, International Marketing and Recruitment, at christine.watson@latrobe.edu.au.

-Wait for your scholarship award letter to be sent to you (via email).

-Send both your scholarship acceptance and offer acceptance to your Admissions Case Officer (contact details will be provided) by the acceptance deadline indicated in your scholarship award letter.

 Deadline:

-30 June for applicants applying from outside Australia

-26 July for students applying from within Australia

Further Information: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/scholarships/coursework

Applications are invited by Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research organization for fully funded PhD position. The position is offered for a project on the topic of investigating priority effects and contrasting lineage diversification amongst New Zealand plants. This position will be based at Dunedin site and is fixed term for three years. The scholarship up to $25,000 per year will be awarded to successful candidates. 

About Scholarship: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research organization is seeking a PhD student with interests in macro-ecology, competition, evolution and phylogenetics to conduct research into the role of priority effects in plant lineage diversification in New Zealand.

The three-year project is part of a new Royal Society of New Zealand Marsden Fund grant led by Prof. Bill Lee at Landcare Research/University of Auckland/ University of Otago, based in Dunedin, New Zealand, in collaboration with Dr Peter Heenan (Landcare Research, Lincoln), Dr Tad Fukami (Stanford University, USA) and Dr Andrew Tanentzap (Queen Mary, University of London).

The successful candidate will focus on the comparative plant trait analysis and experiments investigating competitive abilities of representative taxa from multiple lineages. The student will be involved in the design of these experiments and on how the data will be analyzed and used in the phylogenetic framework proposed. The student will have access to training and support for establishing experiments and collecting and analyzing data. 

Study: The position is offered for a project on the topic of investigating priority effects and contrasting lineage diversification amongst New Zealand plants.

Course Level: PhD degree

Scholarship By: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research at Landcare Research/University of Auckland/ University of Otago, based in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Location: New Zealand 

Eligibility: The organization anticipates the student having a background in experimental ecology and phylogenetic analysis. The candidate will also have experience with statistical analyses and manipulating large data sets. The successful applicant will be expected to present results at local and international conferences and to lead publication of results. There will also be opportunities to interact with other researchers within Landcare Research, University of Auckland, University of Otago, Stanford University and Queen Mary, University of London. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of New Zealand can apply

Duration: This position will be based at Dunedin site and is fixed term for three years. 

Value: The scholarship ($25,000 per year and associated fees) is fully funded by the Marsden Grant. 

Apply: To apply please go to website link. You will need to include your Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter, and your academic transcript, a sample of your written scientific work and the names of three referees. 

Deadline: 1st May 2013

Further Information: http://www.bfound.net/detail.aspx?jobId=114914&CoId=370&rq=6

New Zealand Development Scholarships are well known scholarships which are awarded each year by New Zealand government. The scholarships are offered for the students of developing countries to pursue postgraduate study in specific subject areas which will assist in the development of applicant’s home country. The scholarships provide financial support for tuition, living costs while in New Zealand and airfares for the duration of the study programme. Awardees are required to return to their home country for at least two years after the completion of their scholarship. Applicants must submit their application before the institution’s closing date for study during 2014 year. 

About Scholarship: The New Zealand Development Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s overseas aid and development programme. They are managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). The purpose of the scholarships is for candidates to gain knowledge and skills through post-graduate study in specific subject areas which will assist in the development of their home country. Awardees are required to return to their home country for at least two years after the completion of their scholarship to apply these new skills and knowledge in government, civil society, or private business organisations. 

Study: For Africa: The scholarship is offered for study related to Sustainable Economic Development with preference given to study in sectors of: Agriculture development and Geothermal development.

For China: Applications for Doctorate study will only be considered where particularly strong development relevance and alignment to China’s priority training needs are demonstrated.

The priority sector: Agricultural sciences, agricultural economics, agricultural trade, Veterinary science related to rural development, other applied sciences or technology related to rural development, Biosecurity, quarantine, sanitary and phytosanitary standards, plant and animal health, Food safety, food quality and food technology, Rural health services, environmental health, sanitation and waste management, Rural basic education, Community development, Environmental science, environmental studies, sustainable management of natural resources, Tourism management, eco-tourism, Small business development. 

For Mongolia: Sustainable rural livelihoods, Basic education, Primary health, Governance, Trade and development, Conflict prevention and peace building, Development studies. 

For Latin American and Caribbean: scholarships will be offered at postgraduate level for study related to Sustainable Economic Development with preference given to study in sectors of: Agricultural development and Geothermal development. 

Course Level: For Africa: New Zealand Development Scholarships are awarded for full-time, postgraduate level study (i.e. Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees) in New Zealand.

For China, Mongolia and Nepal: These scholarships are for full-time postgraduate study at one of ten New Zealand education institutions. For Latin American and Caribbean: The scholarships are offered for full-time, postgraduate study at the Postgraduate Diploma, Masters or Doctorate (PhD) levels. Study at PhD level will only be considered where particularly strong development relevance is demonstrated.

Scholarship By: The New Zealand Development Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s overseas aid and development programme. They are managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

Location: New Zealand 

Eligibility: General eligibility criteria: Applicants must meet the following New Zealand Development Scholarships eligibility criteria before their application will be considered against the selection criteria, including any region-specific criteria. Applicants are expected to continue residing in their home country during the Scholarship application and selection process. To be eligible, you must:

-be a citizen of an New Zealand Development Scholarships participating country (permanent residents are not eligible to apply)

-be residing in your country of citizenship, preferably for at least two years prior to application

-not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia, or another developed country. * A developed country is defined as a country not included on the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee’s list of aid recipients.

-not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country

-be aged 17 or over before the scholarship start date

-be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for a qualification already in progress in New Zealand or another country

-not have completed, or nearly completed, a qualification at a similar level (i.e. applicants must apply for a higher level qualification than any previously attained), unless strong developmental relevance is demonstrated

-satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand education institution at which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria

-have been working in your home country since completing their highest tertiary qualification gained to date, preferably for at least two years prior to application

-be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the relevant sector in your home country, and to your country’s development in general

-be able to take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered.

-Students will not be funded to continue a qualification they have started outside their home country. The funding of qualifications being studied in the home country by self-sponsored, part-time students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

You are not eligible if you:

-are studying full-time at post-secondary level

-are transferring from another tertiary scholarship (either in New Zealand or in another country) to a New Zealand Development Scholarship

-hold, or have held, a New Zealand Government or Australian Government scholarship in the 24 months preceding  the scholarship start date, or have been terminated from a New Zealand or Australian Government scholarship previously.

If offered a scholarship, you must:

-be able to satisfy Immigration New Zealand requirements for international student entry to New Zealand (i.e. medical checks, police clearances/character checks, etc.)

-not hold another scholarship during the period of the New Zealand Development Scholarship

-agree in writing that you will return to their home country for a minimum period of two years following completion of their scholarship in order to contribute to their country’s social or economic development.

English language requirements: New Zealand tertiary education institutions set their own admission requirements for English language proficiency. All applicants should check the IELTS (International English Language Testing System, academic stream) or TOEFL (Testing of English as a Foreign Language) score required for admission to their selected New Zealand education institution. As a guide, most New Zealand education institutions require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, for postgraduate level study. Some postgraduate qualifications may require a higher score. Candidates must provide the original copy of their IELTS or TOEFL exam result as a pre-condition of placement. Results must be no older than 24 months at the time of the scholarship start date. Candidates who show particularly strong developmental relevance and applicability may be able to receive three months’ English language training in New Zealand prior to starting their main academic qualification. Candidates with IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no band less than 5.5, should therefore still consider applying. 

Scholarship Open for: Applications for New Zealand Development Scholarships are welcome from the following countries.

Africa: Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Asia: China, Mongolia and Nepal

Latin America: Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela. 

Terms and conditions: All applicants who are offered a New Zealand Development Scholarships will be required to sign a contract with the New Zealand Government declaring they will comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship. All awardees are required to return to their home country for a minimum period of two years following completion of their scholarship in order to contribute to their country’s economic and social development. 

Number of awards: Up to 14 New Zealand Development Scholarships are available to citizens of the Latin American and Caribbean. Up to four New Zealand Development Scholarships are offered to students from nine provinces (Guizhou, Yunnan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia, Xinjiang or Tibet) in China. Up to 2 scholarships are offered to applicants from Mongolia. Up to 3 scholarships are offered to applicants from Nepal. 

Duration: The scholarship is offered for the whole duration of the programme. 

Value: New Zealand has first-rate education institutions that offer world-recognised qualifications. Successful applicants will have access to excellent academic knowledge in quality facilities.The scholarships include financial support for tuition, living costs while in New Zealand, and airfares. The partners of students are eligible for a work visa that allows them to live and work in New Zealand for the duration of their partner’s study. 

Selection Criteria: New Zealand Development Scholarships will be awarded in the priority sectors requiring human resource capacity enhancement in the southern and eastern Africa region. In addition to the eligibility criteria above, candidates’ applications will be considered against the following selection criteria:

-the proposed study programme links to one of the identified priority development sectors for Africa (see page 1);

-the applicant clearly demonstrates the developmental relevance and applicability of their proposed study programme to the human resource development training needs of their country;

-applicants for postgraduate study must hold a recognised Bachelors degree of strong academic merit, relevant to the proposed postgraduate qualification.

(Note: The New Zealand Aid Programme gives preference to candidates who do not already hold a degree from a developed country);

-the applicant clearly demonstrates their links and commitment to their home country (e.g. services to their community, ability to influence change in a key development sector, etc), supported by references. The proposed study programme must be relevant to:

-recent paid and/or unpaid (volunteer) work experience ;

-the training needs of the employing organisation; and

-identified employment opportunities on completion of their study;

-consideration of gender equity, including efforts to ensure the scholarships are offered equitably between male and female candidates; and

-consideration of other factors which will contribute to the success of their studies (e.g. good character, positive study attitude and motivation to succeed. 

Notification: The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will advise the institution of the outcome by late September.

The education institution will inform successful candidates by late September, and then assist them with their travel arrangements to New Zealand. 

Apply: NZDS candidates apply directly to one of the participating New Zealand education institutions after ensuring that they meet the NZDS eligibility criteria. The education institution distributes and receives NZDS application forms. In order for the application to be considered, applicants must:

-Complete an NZDS application form (also available from a New Zealand Embassy, or New Zealand education institutions);

-Applications must reach the relevant New Zealand education institute by their closing dates, which vary between 30 April and 1 June 2013.

-Applicants who meet the institution’s admission criteria will have their application sent on to the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will consider all submitted New Zealand Development Scholarships applications for selection.

-Some candidates may be interviewed as part of the selection process. 

Deadline: Applicants must ensure that the institution receives the completed NZDS application form (including all supporting documentation) before the institution’s closing date which varies between 30 April and 1 June 2013. 

Further Information: http://www.aid.govt.nz/funding-and-contracts/scholarships/types-scholarship/new-zealand-development-scholarships

CSFP endowment fund offers Commonwealth Scholarships in Sri Lanka. The scholarship is provided to study master’s programme in Molecular Life Sciences and Business Administration or in Public Administration. The students of Australia, Bangladesh, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Maldives, New Zealand, Pakistan, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland and the United Kingdom can apply for this scholarship. Three scholarships are offered and are tenable at University of Colombo and University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Scholarships are offered for two years. Student must hold a first degree of upper second class Honors standard (or above) in a relevant discipline. 

About Scholarship:

• University of Colombo – two-year Masters in Molecular Life Sciences

• University of Sri Jayewardenepura – two-year Master’s degree programme in Business Administration or in Public Administration 

Study: Molecular Life Sciences at University of Colombo and Business Administration or in Public Administration

Course Level: Master’s degree

Scholarship By: CSFP endowment fund

Location: Sri Lanka

Number of awards: 3 Commonwealth Scholarships

Duration: Two-year master’s degree programme 

Eligibility: Applicants should:

-Be citizens of any of the following Commonwealth countries: Australia, Bangladesh, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Maldives, New Zealand, Pakistan, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland and the United Kingdom.

-Hold a first degree of upper second class Honors standard (or above) in a discipline relevant to that in which study is proposed 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Australia, Bangladesh, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Commonwealth Scholarships in Sri Lanka, Maldives, New Zealand, Pakistan, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland and the United Kingdom can apply 

Apply:  Application form should be submitted to national nominating agencies in the first instance by post or electronically. Successful candidates will be required to complete an application form for the proposed university of study in addition to their scholarship application. 

Deadline: 30th May 2013

Further Information: http://www.csfp-online.org/fund/sri-lanka.htm

The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology and Google offers Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for Women applicants in Asia-Pacific. The applicants of Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and India are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Each scholarship recipient will receive a scholarship amount specific to their local region in respect to tuition. All scholarship recipients will also be invited to visit a Google office in Sydney, Australia for a networking retreat. 

About Scholarship: Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students will be chosen from the applicant pool across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and India. Each scholarship recipient will receive a scholarship amount specific to their local region in respect to tuition. All scholarship recipients will be invited to visit a Google office in Sydney, Australia for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity to meet and share experiences. 

Study: Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field at their universities. Students will also be invited for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity to meet and share experiences.

Course Level: Undergraduate and postgraduate degree

Scholarship By: The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology and Google

Location: Asia-Pacific (specific to applicant’s local region). Students will also be invited for a networking retreat at Google office in Sydney, Australia.

Value: Each scholarship recipient will receive a scholarship amount specific to their local region in respect to tuition. All scholarship recipients will be invited to an expenses paid retreat held in Sydney, Australia in September. In addition to free time for sightseeing and socializing, the formal part of the retreat typically includes: Welcome meal and tour of Google; Informal ice breaker activities and introductions; Introduction to the Anita Borg Institute and the scholarship program and Personal insights, technical talks, and workshops. 

Eligibility: Applicants must:

-Be a female student enrolled in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at an university.

-Be enrolled at a University in any of the following countries: Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and India. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.

-Be studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

-Maintain an excellent academic record. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and India are eligible to apply

Selection Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. 

Apply: Application should be completed and all required documents should be submitted online. First-time users will be required to register and create an account. Applicant will be asked to submit electronic versions of the following: Resume, Transcripts, Two letters of recommendation, Answers to three short essay questions. The deadline for your references to complete the letter of recommendation is June 10, 2013. 

Deadline: Please complete the online application for Google Anita Borg Memorial International Scholarship and submit all required documents online by 31st of May, 2013. 

Further Information: http://www.google.com/anitaborg/apac/index.html

CSFP endowment fund is funding one commonwealth scholarship at University of Buea in Cameroon. Scholarship is for a two-year master’s degree programme in any subject offered by the university. The students of Commonwealth countries except Cameroon can apply for this scholarship. Student must hold a first degree of upper second class Honors standard (or above) in a relevant discipline. 

About Scholarship: A two-year Master’s degree programme in any subject offered by the university. 

Study: Any of the courses offered by the university

Course Level: Masters degree

Scholarship By: CSFP endowment fund

Location: Cameroon 

Eligibility: Applicants should:

-Be citizens of any Commonwealth country except Cameroon

-Hold a first degree of upper second class Honors standard (or above) in a discipline relevant to that in which study is proposed 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, University of Buea in Cameroon Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Island, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Zambia except Cameroon can apply  

Number of awards: One commonwealth scholarship

Duration: Two years 

Apply: Application form should be submitted to national nominating agencies in the first instance by post or electronically. Successful candidates will be required to complete an application form for the proposed university of study in addition to their scholarship application. 

Deadline: 30th May 2013 

Further Information: http://www.csfp-online.org/fund/cameroon.htm

CSFP endowment fund offers Commonwealth Scholarship in Tanzania. This scholarship is for pursuing Master’s degree level. The duration of scholarship is two years. Candidate must be citizens of any Commonwealth country except Tanzania. Candidate must hold a first degree of upper second class Honors standard (or above) in a discipline relevant to that in which study is proposed. 

About Scholarship: Tanzania is offering 1 Commonwealth Scholarship for Master’s study at the University of Dar es Salaam in 2013, supported by the CSFP endowment fund. 

Study: Any of the courses offered by the university

Course Level: Master’s degree

Scholarship By: CSFP endowment fund

Location: Tanzania

Number of awards: 1 Commonwealth Scholarship is available. The CSC has been invited to nominate up to 2 candidates. 

Duration: A two-year Master’s degree programme in any subject offered by the university. 

Value: Each award covers:

-Full tuition fee

-Living stipend set at local rates

-Arrival allowance of USD 500

-One economy class returns airfare between the home country of the student and the intended place of study 

Eligibility: Applicants should:

•Be citizens of any except Tanzania

•Hold a first degree of upper second class Honors standard (or above) in a discipline relevant to that in which study is proposed. 

Scholarship Open for: The students of  Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Island, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Zambia can apply for this scholarship. 

Apply: The mode of applying is electronically or by post. Applications should be submitted to national nominating agencies in the first instance. Please complete the Application form and submit it to your national nominating agency by the application deadline. Successful candidates will be required to complete an application form for the proposed university of study in addition to their scholarship application. 

Deadline: 30 April 2013

Further Information: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-uk-citizens/tanzania/

PhD project summary: Optimal nutrition of the ewe in pregnancy – a meta-analysis approach 

The International Sheep Research Group based at Massey University has a well-established history of undertaking world-class pastoral-based, maternal nutrition studies.  Recently this group in collaboration with Otago University has combined this research approach with the meta-analysis of existing data.

A window of opportunity currently exists to

i) publish high impact papers,

ii) develop new management guidelines for farmers and

iii) provide information applicable to other species, such as humans, through the use of meta-analysis.

In many production systems a conflict exists between offering theoretical requirements and herbage availability.  Both lamb survival to weaning and its live weight at weaning have significant impacts on farmer profitability.  These parameters are greatly influenced by ewe nutrition in pregnancy and lamb birth weight, which in itself is influenced by ewe nutrition in pregnancy.

While there is vast literature examining the impacts of pastoral-based nutrition of the ewe in pregnancy it is somewhat confused/conflicting and clear guidelines for farmers are not readily available.  This confusion is driven by differences between studies in variables such as: dam age, dam live weight and condition, breed, number of fetuses carried, timing and level of nutrition intervention in pregnancy and nutritional levels post the intervention period.

Meta-analysis will allow for quantification of the effects of maternal nutrition on lamb live weight, growth and carcass composition.   This will then be supported by at least one field study to confirm the results of the meta-analysis.

The proposed PhD programme will deliver high quality science and involves across-site and across-discipline interaction.  It will provide further evidence of the effects of early life experiences in utero-on growth and development to weaning.  Although the sheep is the animal of interest, and the programme aims to unlock an important agricultural issue, the results will be applicable to other species including humans.

The proposed PhD programme will be an across site and interdisciplinary study with involvement from both Massey and Otago Universities. 

Eligibility: To be eligible for the scholarship, students must:

* Be eligible to enrol in a recognised doctoral programme of study and research at Massey University;

* Not work more than 10 hours per week in paid employment while in receipt of this scholarship;

* Have supervisors/co-supervisors associated with both Gravida and Massey University

The ideal candidate will be able to show knowledge of nutrition and mathematical and statistical skills.  The successful applicant will be based at the Massey University campus at Palmerston North. 

Funding:

Funding will be awarded on a competitive basis. Total funding of $NZ 110,000 for a full 3-year full-time PhD scholarship will be provided by Gravida to suitable students researching an approved topic. The scholarship covers a stipend ($NZ 25,000 per year), fees and limited consumables/working expenses. 

Closing date: 19th April 2013

For enquires and submission of curriculum vitae, please contact Professor Paul Kenyon (p.r.kenyon@massey.ac.nz)

PhD project summary: Is altered mammary function driven by altered metabolism programmed in fetal life? 

The International Sheep Research Group has a well-established sheep gestational nutrition model that clearly demonstrates the level of maternal nutrition during pregnancy affects fetal mammary gland development and first lactational performance of ewe offspring.

The liver and the mammary gland have complementary metabolic roles during lactation and demonstrate remarkable metabolic plasticity as they adapt to the changing demands required by lactation. Little is known about the metabolic adaptations that occur in the liver and the mammary gland during lactation in sheep.

The purpose of the proposed PhD programme study is to gain a better understanding of the factors that regulate mammary development and lactation performance and how that may be related to metabolic control in the liver. 

The proposed PhD programme is intended to utilise our existing sheep gestational nutrition model and archived tissue samples. The initial aims of the proposed PhD programme would be to examine the existing RNA-Seq transcriptomic data derived from adult mammary gland tissue in late pregnancy and early lactation to identify gene pathways of interest, and if necessary validate these findings with qPCR. These findings would then be related to the lactation performance of the ewes. Additionally, this information would be used to design analyses to examine archived fetal mammary gland and liver tissue to determine how the differing levels of maternal nutrition during pregnancy affected their in utero development, and to determine if these changes may be responsible for the altered lactation observed later in life. In later experiments we aim to investigate the consequences of a nutritional insult on the third lactation performance of these ewes and to collect mammary and liver tissue biopsies. This tissue would be used to determine if relationships exist between gene pathways involved in nutrient metabolism and nutrient transport systems in the liver and mammary gland of lactating sheep.

The student will be based in Palmerston North at Massey University. The proposed PhD programme will be an across site and interdisciplinary study with involvement from Massey and Otago Universities. 

Eligibility: To be eligible for the scholarship, students must:

* have knowledge and skills in molecular biology techniques;

* must be eligible to enrol in a recognised doctoral programme of study and research at Massey University;

* not work more than 10 hours per week in paid employment while in receipt of this scholarship;

* have supervisors/co-supervisors associated with both Gravida and Massey University 

Funding:

Funding will be awarded on a competitive basis. Total funding of $NZ 110,000 for a full 3-year full-time PhD scholarship will be provided by Gravida to suitable students researching an approved topic. The scholarship covers a stipend (recommended to be $NZ 25,000 per year), fees and limited consumables/working expenses. 

Closing date: 19th April 2013

For enquires and submission of curriculum vitae, please contact Dr Sarah Pain (S.J.Pain@massey.ac.nz). 

Background References:

Blair, H.T. et al. 2010: Journal of Animal Science 88:E40-E50.

Martín, N.P. et al. 2012: Animal Production Science 52:533-539.

Paten, A.M. et al. 2013: Journal of Animal Science 91:

van der Linden, D.S. et al. 2009: Journal of Animal Science 87:3944-3954.