[UK] The Fulbright-BSUF Scholarship

[UK] The Fulbright-BSUF Scholarship

The Fulbright Commission is delighted to announce a new partnership with the British Schools and Universities Foundation, Inc. (BSUF). The new award will be made to a British recipient of a Fulbright Postgraduate award who demonstrates a commitment to the wider community and who has the potential to make a significant contribution to society. The award is not limited to particular disciplines and can be made for students across the academic spectrum, although students seeking professional degrees – MBA’s, JD’s and MD’s – will not be considered. Preference will be given to a candidate whose chosen academic programme is not readily available in the UK.

There is no separate application process for this award. The Fulbright Commission will submit the names of appropriate candidates for BSUF to consider. The BSUF funds will complement those awarded by the US-UK Fulbright Commission up to the maximum of £20,000.

About BSUF - The British Schools and Universities Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1961 and has been approved as a tax-exempt charitable organization by both the Internal Revenue Service and the State of New York. BSUF makes grants to public, private, sectarian and non-sectarian schools, colleges, universities and other educational, scientific and literary organisations in the British Commonwealth of Nations and has been awarding scholarships since 1967. A commitment to volunteerism is central to the BSUF mission. Since its foundation BSUF has given grants totaling more than $20,000,000.

http://www.fulbright.co.uk/

http://www.bsuf.org/

[UK] Fulbright-UK Film Council Film Award

[UK] Fulbright-UK Film Council Film Award

One award is offered for a Masters in Film Directing, Screenplay, Production, Cinematography or Film Business at any accredited US institution. The award is open to all, but female and ethnic minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. The award, offered in the first year of study only, is for up to £35,000 plus health insurance and university application and test fees. Successful candidates will work with the Fulbright Commission and the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York to identify and apply to the university departments which offer the best academic fit for their purpose.

Notes on Placement and IIE

(This information does not pertain to the Fulbright British Friends of Harvard Business School MBA Award.)

The Institute of International Education (IIE), based in New York, is contracted by the US Dept of State to provide a number of services for the Fulbright Commission and scholars. Once the Commission has made offers of a Fulbright award to UK candidates, IIE will begin the process of compiling and submitting applications to relevant US universities on their behalf. In addition to the university/ies selected by the scholar, IIE will recommend alternative programmes where there is a good or better academic fit.

IIE has unparalleled expertise in placing international students in US institutions of higher education. Their knowledgeable placement specialists, skilled negotiators who can often ensure special consideration for students, work with the full range of US colleges and universities. Their placement services are dedicated to matching each student with the best possible academic program.

Organized by field of study, University Placement staff members develop strong relationships not only with admissions officers but also with faculty and staff in academic departments. They keep abreast of the rapidly changing specialisations and trends within each field of study as well as the relative merits and quality of different university programmes both within the US and compared to top universities outside of the US. Through an annual review of admissions information and other advising resources, the placement advisors are able to identify the academic programmes that will best suit each student’s study plans.

IIE also offers guidance and advice on essay-writing for the application and pays all the application and required test fees.

The 2009-2010 competition is now open.
Application Deadline: Saturday, 31 May 2008.

http://www.fulbright.co.uk/

[UK] International Fulbright Science and Technology PhD Awards

[UK] International Fulbright Science and Technology PhD Awards

Offered to outstanding foreign students for PhD study at U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering. Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, the Science and Technology Awards have been designed to be among the most prestigious international scholarships in science and technology. Recipients will be chosen following a rigorous, multi-tiered, merit-based selection process consisting of in-country competition and review, field and discipline merit review by top-level U.S. academic leaders, and nomination by a blue ribbon Advisory Panel. Final selection is made by the Presidentially-appointed Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB). Placement of students will be handled by the Institute of
International Education (IIE).

Eligible fields include: aeronautics and astronomics/aeronautical engineering, astronomy/planetary sciences, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer sciences/engineering, energy, engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), environmental science/engineering, geology/earth and atmospheric sciences, information sciences/engineering, materials science/engineering, mathematics, neuroscience/brain and cognitive sciences, oceanography, and physics.

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a UK university before the start of the programme. It is highly recommended that the applicant have received his/her bachelor’s degree in the same or a related field for which he/she plans to pursue Ph.D. study.

Science and Technology PhD Award Grant Benefits:
• Activities, tuition and fees;
• A monthly stipend for up to 36 months;
• Book and equipment, research and professional conference allowances;
• J-1 visa sponsorship for up to five years;
• Round-trip airfare from home city to the host institution in the United States;
• Health and accident coverage as per U.S. Government guidelines; and
• Specially tailored enrichment activities.

The 2009-2010 competition is now open.
Application Deadline: Saturday, 31 May 2008.

Notes on Placement and IIE

(This information does not pertain to the Fulbright British Friends of Harvard Business School MBA Award.)

The Institute of International Education (IIE), based in New York, is contracted by the US Dept of State to provide a number of services for the Fulbright Commission and scholars. Once the Commission has made offers of a Fulbright award to UK candidates, IIE will begin the process of compiling and submitting applications to relevant US universities on their behalf. In addition to the university/ies selected by the scholar, IIE will recommend alternative programmes where there is a good or better academic fit.

IIE has unparalleled expertise in placing international students in US institutions of higher education. Their knowledgeable placement specialists, skilled negotiators who can often ensure special consideration for students, work with the full range of US colleges and universities. Their placement services are dedicated to matching each student with the best possible academic program.

Organized by field of study, University Placement staff members develop strong relationships not only with admissions officers but also with faculty and staff in academic departments. They keep abreast of the rapidly changing specialisations and trends within each field of study as well as the relative merits and quality of different university programmes both within the US and compared to top universities outside of the US. Through an annual review of admissions information and other advising resources, the placement advisors are able to identify the academic programmes that will best suit each student’s study plans.

IIE also offers guidance and advice on essay-writing for the application and pays all the application and required test fees.

http://www.fulbright.co.uk/

[UK] Fulbright British Friends of Harvard Business School MBA Awards

[UK] Fulbright British Friends of Harvard Business School MBA Awards

Offered for MBA study at Harvard Business School. The award covers tuition fees for the first year of study only.
Applicants for this scholarship can apply for admission to Harvard Business School in the November or January admissions round. After interview with the Fulbright Commission, a shortlist of names will be forwarded to BFHBS and a further interview will be required with the Trustees.

The British Friends of Harvard Business School was set up as a registered charity in 1990 with the specific objective of helping British students to attend the MBA programme of the Harvard Business School. Applicants earning less than £40,000 per year will be given preference, but this should not deter others from applying.

This award covers one year of tuition fees only. Loans to cover board and lodging are available from HBS. In certain cases the Fulbright Commission may decide to offer a stipend in addition.

The 2008-2009 competition is now open.
Application Deadline: Monday, 7 April 2008.

http://www.fulbright.co.uk/

[UK] Fulbright Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism

[UK] Fulbright Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism

The award is offered for a Masters in Journalism or for specialist study (e.g. Middle Eastern Studies) leading to a career in Journalism at any accredited US university. The award, offered in the first year of study only, is for up to $40,000 plus health insurance and university application and test fees. Successful candidates will work with the Fulbright Commission and the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York to identify and apply to the university departments which offer the best academic fit for their purpose.

The 2009-2010 competition is now open.
Application Deadline: Saturday, 31 May 2008

Notes on Placement and IIE

(This information does not pertain to the Fulbright British Friends of Harvard Business School MBA Award.)

The Institute of International Education (IIE), based in New York, is contracted by the US Dept of State to provide a number of services for the Fulbright Commission and scholars. Once the Commission has made offers of a Fulbright award to UK candidates, IIE will begin the process of compiling and submitting applications to relevant US universities on their behalf. In addition to the university/ies selected by the scholar, IIE will recommend alternative programmes where there is a good or better academic fit.

IIE has unparalleled expertise in placing international students in US institutions of higher education. Their knowledgeable placement specialists, skilled negotiators who can often ensure special consideration for students, work with the full range of US colleges and universities. Their placement services are dedicated to matching each student with the best possible academic program.

Organized by field of study, University Placement staff members develop strong relationships not only with admissions officers but also with faculty and staff in academic departments. They keep abreast of the rapidly changing specialisations and trends within each field of study as well as the relative merits and quality of different university programmes both within the US and compared to top universities outside of the US. Through an annual review of admissions information and other advising resources, the placement advisors are able to identify the academic programmes that will best suit each student’s study plans.

IIE also offers guidance and advice on essay-writing for the application and pays all the application and required test fees


http://www.fulbright.co.uk/

[UK] Fulbright Traditional Postgraduate Awards

[UK] Fulbright Traditional Postgraduate Awards

Offered for Masters or PhD study in any discipline (see separate award categories for Journalism, Film, or for an MBA at Harvard) and at any accredited US university. The award covers up to $40,000 for the first year of study only, health insurance and university application and test fees. Successful candidates will work with the Fulbright Commission and the Institute of International Education (IIE) in New York to identify and apply to the university departments which offer the best academic fit for their purpose.

The 2009-2010 competition is now open.
Application Deadline: Saturday, 31 May 2008.

Notes on Placement and IIE

(This information does not pertain to the Fulbright British Friends of Harvard Business School MBA Award.)

The Institute of International Education (IIE), based in New York, is contracted by the US Dept of State to provide a number of services for the Fulbright Commission and scholars. Once the Commission has made offers of a Fulbright award to UK candidates, IIE will begin the process of compiling and submitting applications to relevant US universities on their behalf. In addition to the university/ies selected by the scholar, IIE will recommend alternative programmes where there is a good or better academic fit.

IIE has unparalleled expertise in placing international students in US institutions of higher education. Their knowledgeable placement specialists, skilled negotiators who can often ensure special consideration for students, work with the full range of US colleges and universities. Their placement services are dedicated to matching each student with the best possible academic program.

Organized by field of study, University Placement staff members develop strong relationships not only with admissions officers but also with faculty and staff in academic departments. They keep abreast of the rapidly changing specialisations and trends within each field of study as well as the relative merits and quality of different university programmes both within the US and compared to top universities outside of the US. Through an annual review of admissions information and other advising resources, the placement advisors are able to identify the academic programmes that will best suit each student’s study plans.

IIE also offers guidance and advice on essay-writing for the application and pays all the application and required test fees.

http://www.fulbright.co.uk/

[UK] Fulbright Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) Fellowships

[UK] Fulbright Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) Fellowships

Fulbright NICS Research Fellowships of $25,000 (covering travel, accommodation, general living costs and associated research fees) are granted to senior civil servants in Northern Ireland to pursue research for between three and six months, affiliated with a relevant US institution. Given the relatively short nature of the programme, proposals should focus on research and assessing best practice rather than gaining a qualification. Expenditure must be accounted for through the production of receipts upon return to the UK.

The award may begin at any time between 1 August 2008 and 30 April 2009.

On return to the UK, each fellow will be required to submit a report on their findings to the Fulbright Commission and their Permanent Secretary, and may be asked to give a formal presentation to colleagues within the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Deadline

The deadline for application for Fulbright NICS Research Fellowship for academic year 2008/09 is Tuesday, 1 April 2008. (The application form can be found at the bottom of this page.)

Selection Criteria

• Fulbright awards are offered to UK citizens (regardless of where they currently reside) only. Non-UK citizens are required to apply through the Commission in their country of citizenship. Dual UK citizens must apply in the country in which they currently reside; if not resident in either country then applications must be made through the Commission in the country in which they have resided the longest period of time.

• Candidates holding, or entitled to hold, American citizenship including those with dual US-UK citizenship are not eligible to apply.

• Open to Northern Ireland Civil Servants of grade 7/A or above.

• Letters of invitation from US institution(s) should be included with the application where possible.

• Applications must be endorsed by candidates' Permanent Secretary.

• Two references must accompany the application to be considered complete. One should come from within the Civil Service, and the other from outside the Civil Service.

PLEASE NOTE: The Fulbright Commission is unable to comment or provide any feedback on individual applications or the reason for their refusal.

Restrictions

• Accommodation on campus may be sought with the assistance of the Fulbright Commission and its partner organisations in the US, but is not guaranteed.

• Three years must elapse from the date of return from the US before an applicant may be considered eligible for another Fulbright grant.

Visas

Successful applicants will be issued with a J-1 visa with the assistance of the Fulbright Commission. This is the only type of visa that Fulbright scholars may use to enter the United States of America. The present rules governing the J-1 visa impose certain restrictions upon recipients of a United States government grant under an exchange visitor programme. Fulbright scholarships are a part of this programme. Candidates should note that on completion of their study programme, they will be required to return to their home country for a cumulative total of two years to be eligible to apply for an immigrant or temporary worker's visa or for permanent residence in the United States. Tourist travel to the United States is not affected by this rule.

The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Affairs (BCIS) of the United States grants separate visas for spouses, children and co-habiting partners of J-1 exchange visitors. For information please visit the US Embassy website.

Applicants that choose to take family members along to the United States during the term of the Fellowship understand that their maintenance will not be the responsibility of the Fulbright Commission.

Fulbright NICS Fellowships are given for a maximum of 6 months.

Selection Procedure

A committee of experts in this field will review all applications submitted by the closing date. The committee reserves to itself the right to determine the validity of all applications and not give reasons for its conclusions.

The offer of a Fulbright Award is conditional upon the formal approval of the J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) in Washington DC. This approval can take several weeks to obtain.

Applications

Download your application form here. (Word document 08/09)

What Happens Next?

• Do not send your application to the Fulbright Commission. Applications for the Fulbright NICS Fellowship scheme should be made to: Jenny Lynn, Centre for Applied Learning, Bankmore House
62-66 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FH.
• After shortlisting, applicants will be notified of the status of their application.
• Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing Monday, 21 April 2008 and will take place in Belfast. Interviews may not be rescheduled and telephone interviews will not be made. If you are making an application please keep this week free.
• After the interviews, candidates will be notified within 10 days of the result.
• The successful candidate will be invited to attend a 2-day pre-departure orientation programme in London in mid-June 2008. Travel and accommodation costs for this will be covered by the Fulbright Commission.

http://www.fulbright.co.uk

[UK]International Masters in Russian, Central and East European Studies

[UK]International Masters in Russian, Central and East European Studies, University of Glasgow

International Masters in Russian, Central and East European Studies
(18 months, 120 ECTS)
Department of Central and East European Studies,
University of Glasgow

Scholarships Available for International and UK/EU Students on the innovative and dynamic new 18-month International Masters programme!!! (Deadline: Friday 30 May 2008)

The Department of Central and East European Studies invites applications from international students (i.e. non UK/EU) for International Masters scholarships (tuition fees plus stipend of £15,000 over 18 months i.e. £10,000 per annum) on its new 18-month masters programme, the International Masters in Russian, Central and East European Studies.

The Department of Central and East European Studies also invites applications from UK/EU students for a fee waiver International Masters scholarship (tuition fees only) on its new 18-month masters programme, the International Masters in Russian, Central and East European Studies.

The deadline for these scholarship applications is Friday 30 May 2008. Please see our website for further details.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Clare McManus-Czubinska for an informal discussion. (Note: The International Masters programme will commence in September 2008 subject to the approval of the Senate Office of the University of Glasgow.)

Applicants for the International Masters scholarships should apply as normal on the standard ‘University of Glasgow Application for Graduate Studies’ form which may be obtained from and should be returned to:

International and Postgraduate Service
University of Glasgow
1 The Square
Glasgow G12 8QQ
Scotland, U.K.

email: b.cherry@admin.gla.ac.uk

You may also download the Application for Graduate Studies and the Referees Report Form from our website or apply online. Please see:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapplyforataughtdegree/


Applicants for the International Masters should normally have at least a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent in a related social sciences or humanities subject. The following supporting documents should be enclosed with your application form: information about your first degree (copies of your degree certificates and transcripts of your previous study), two academic references and evidence of your English language ability, if appropriate.


Please indicate on the application form which of the scholarships you are applying for (i.e. international or home/EU). The deadline for all International Masters scholarship applications is Friday 30 May 2008.

Dr Clare McManus-Czubinska
Taught Postgraduate Convener
Department of Central & East European Studies
8-9 Lilybank Gardens
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8RZ
Scotland, UK
PLEASE REPLY TO:
Email: c.mcmanus@lbss.gla.ac.uk
tel: + 44 (0) 141 330 2849 or
+ 44 (0) 141 330 5585 (Secretary)
fax: + 44 (0) 141 330 330 5594
Departmental Website: www.gla.ac.uk/cees
CRCEES Website: www.gla.ac.uk/crcees


Scholarships Available for International and UK/EU Students on the innovative and dynamic new 18-month International Masters programme!!! (Deadline: Friday 30 May 2008)


The Department of Central and East European Studies invites applications from international students (i.e. non UK/EU) for International Masters scholarships (tuition fees plus stipend of £15,000 over 18 months i.e. £10,000 per annum) on its new 18-month masters programme, the International Masters in Russian, Central and East European Studies.


The Department of Central and East European Studies also invites applications from UK/EU students for a fee waiver International Masters scholarship (tuition fees only) on its new 18-month masters programme, the International Masters in Russian, Central and East European Studies.


The deadline for these scholarship applications is Friday 30 May 2008. Please see our website for further details. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Clare McManus-Czubinska for an informal discussion. (Note: The International Masters programme will commmence in September 2008 subject to the approval of the Senate Office of the University of Glasgow.)

Deadline: Friday 30 May 2008

More Information please see : www.gla.ac.uk

[UK] Scholarships for international undergraduate students

University of Westminster

Full international scholarships

• Amount: Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. The scholarship will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
• Eligibility: You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.

Diplomatic scholarships

• Amount: 65% fee waivers.
• Eligibility: These scholarships are available to you if you are a child of diplomats from developing countries, whose countries are unable to contribute to the fees. Your parent in the diplomatic post must be based in the UK, and you must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. The scholarship is for the length of the course (3 or 4 years) and is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
• Criteria: Academic excellence.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.

East Timor scholarship

This scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the Ai-Kameli Trust and International Students House.

• Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London for the period of study.
• Eligibility: You must be from East Timor and wish to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. You must be interested in studying a subject useful to the development of East Timor, and intend to return on completion of the course.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.

Please contact the Ai-Kameli Trust for further details and application procedures.

Gambia Biomedical Sciences scholarship

This scholarship is only open to you if you have successfully completed the University of Westminster Diploma in Biomedical Sciences. It is a three year scholarship, subject to satisfactory academic progress, for the full-time BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences.

• Amount: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and annual flights to and from London.
• Eligibility: You must be a citizen of the Gambia and hold an offer for the full-time BSc Honours Biomedical Sciences.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need. You must make a case as to how the skills and knowledge acquired on the course will be helpful to the development of the Gambia. You must also commit to return to the Gambia on completion of the course.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.
  

Ken Bird memorial scholarship

Ken Bird was formerly Chair of the University's Technology and Design Department. This scholarship reflects Ken's interest in South Asia as well as his desire to help provide educational opportunities for women. The family of Ken Bird will take an active role in the choice and welfare of the scholar. The scholarship is awarded jointly with International Students House.

• Amount: Full tuition fee waiver and accommodation at International Students House.
• Eligibility: Preference will be given to you if you are a female student from India or Sri Lanka and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree in a technology based subject. The scholarship will be renewed each year based on your academic performance.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.

Part international scholarships

The University offers a number of part scholarships (£2,000 fee waiver) to you if you are an exceptionally well qualified student from outside the UK/EU.

These will be for each year of the undergraduate degree, subject to satisfactory academic progress. In the case of courses with a placement year, no scholarship is payable in that year as the University does not charge fees.

• Amount: £2,000 fee waivers.
• Eligibility: You must be an international student and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University.
• Criteria: Academic excellence.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.

University of Westminster and Scindia School (India) scholarship

• Amount: Full tuition fee waiver and accommodation at International Students House.
• Eligibility: You must be a scholarship recipient from Scindia School, India, and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. The scholarship will be renewed each year based on your academic performance.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, developmental potential and financial need.
• Deadline: 31 May 2008.
  

• Application form - for undergraduate applicants

For further inquiries, please email the Scholarships Office on scholarships@westminster.ac.uk

[UK] Westminster Business School (WBS) Scholarships

[UK] Westminster Business School (WBS) Scholarships

Information

• Amount: 50% tuition fee waivers.
• Eligibility: You must hold an offer for a part-time Masters degree in Westminster Business School (WBS), excluding the MBA.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, career progression and financial need.
• Ten Scholarships.
• Deadline: 19 December 2007

More Information http://www.wmin.ac.uk/wbs/

UK The Westminster MBA

[UK] A London MBA

The Westminster MBA

Scholarships

• Amount: 50% tuition fee waivers.
• Eligibility: You must hold an offer for the part-time MBA degree.
• Criteria: Academic excellence, career progression and financial need. Preference will be given to you if you work in the voluntary or public sector.
• Five Scholarships.
• Deadline: 19 December 2007

The Westminster MBA offers you the chance to study for an internationally recognised MBA degree in the heart of London. The Westminster MBA is accredited by AMBA, the Association of MBAs, which is one of the major UK and international organisations responsible for quality assurance in management education.

Westminster Business School provides a flexible and personalised learning environment which combines the best of traditional and innovative approaches to management education. The School’s MBA is a general management programme designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become an effective senior manager in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

Our part-time MBA programme is aimed at those who live and work in the London region or who can easily commute on a regular basis. For the full-time programme we welcome applications from anywhere in the world, from suitably qualified candidates who think they would benefit from the Westminster MBA experience. The knowledge and skills acquired on the programme are readily transferable and applications are encouraged from public sector organisations well as the private sector.

If you have a first degree and at least three years of significant work experience beyond graduation, then you can explore this website to see how well our London-based programme meets your needs for a professional MBA qualification.

More: http://www.wmin.ac.uk/mba/

UK-Churchill Scholarship for US citizen

UK-Churchill Scholarship for US citizen

Deadline: Noon, October 25, 2007

• Download 2007 Churchill Scholarship Application Instructions (Available September 07)
• Official Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship website

The Winston Churchill Foundation will award graduate scholarships to help American students of exceptional ability and outstanding achievement the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences at Churchill College, the University of Cambridge. The foundation offer generous living and travel allowances in addition to fully covering all university and college tuition fees. At least twelve scholarships are awarded to seniors and recent graduates from across the country. UC Berkeley may nominate up to two students for the Churchill Scholarship.

Eligibility requirements

• U.S. citizen, age 19-26
• Be a senior or recent graduate from an accredited college or university in the U.S.
• earn bachelors degree before October 2008
• Must have taken the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) by September 2007
• Have a demonstrated academic excellence (previous Scholars have usually had a grade point average of at least 3.7 or A-)
• Applicants must also submit the application for admission to Cambridge with the Churchill application

Selection criteria

Evaluators look for Exceptional academic achievement as indicated by course grades. Scores on the Graduate Record Examinations. A capacity to pursue original, creative work and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics. Outstanding personal qualities as demonstrated by leadership, activities, social engagement.

Application requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

• The University of Cambridge Application Form (The Application Form is available on the Cambridge Web site at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/admissions/forms/)
• Six passport-size photographs .
• One signed copy of the Churchill Foundation Application Form
• Four letters of reference —two more than required for the Cambridge Application Form.
• Official transcript from each institution you have attended.
• Graduate Record Examination Scores on the General Test. (The Institution Code List number for the Winston Churchill Foundation is 3922. Scores on the GRE taken in the past two years are acceptable. MCAT scores may be substituted for the GRE.)
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The UC Berkeley selection committee will select the university’s nominees based on the above application materials and criteria.

UK-Postgraduate Erasmus Mundus Masters programme at Roehampton University

[UK] Erasmus Mundus Masters programme at Roehampton University

Roehampton University in the UK is offering scholarships under the EU funded Erasmus Mundus Programme. Scholarships are available to help fund postgraduate study for those coming to study from outside Europe.

The call for applications is for three Masters level programmes:

• MA Special Education Needs with Fontys University (Tilburg, The Netherlands) and Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic)
• MA Human Rights Practice with Göteborgs Universitet (Göteborg, Sweden) and Universitetet I Tromsø (Tromsø, Norway)
• MA Early Childhood Studies (subject to approval) with University College Cork (Cork, Ireland) and Danmarks Paedagogiske Universiter (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Applications are now being accepted for all of these programmes for students wanting to start their studies in August 2008. The closing date for receipt of applications is 7 January 2008.

Application forms and further information is available on the university’s website

UK-Commonwealth Scholarships: United Kingdom Awards 2008

[UK] Commonwealth Scholarships: United Kingdom Awards 2008

Under the Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan scholarships are being offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK) for citizens of other Commonwealth countries to undertake postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.

To be eligible for an award the candidates must:

• be Commonwealth citizens, refugees, or British protected persons, and must be permanently resident in a Commonwealth country other than the United Kingdom;

• hold, by 1 October 2008, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above) or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Masters degree; and

• be available, by 1 October 2008, to commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom.

For further information regarding the scholarships Australian applicants can contact:

Mr Raj Singh
Project Officer, Development Services
IDP Education
Ph: (02) 6285 8348
Email: fellowships.enquiries@idp.com
When emailing Mr Singh please include “CSFP” in the subject line.

Separate programmes exist for the scholarships offered by distance learning and on a shared funding basis, and for short mid-career fellowships, both academic and professional, offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Please visit the CSC website for details of these programmes. For information on Commonwealth Scholarships offered by other Commonwealth countries, please visit the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) website.

The Commonwealth Grenada St George’s University Scholarship Programme

The Commonwealth Grenada St George’s University Scholarship Programme

Applications are invited from students from Commonwealth countries and universities for 75 full tuition scholarships as part of the Commonwealth Grenada St George’s University Scholarship Programme. It is a condition of the programme that graduates from developing countries and small states must return to work in their countries of origin – particularly where their living and travel expenses have been covered by sponsoring organisations.

The scholarships cover both graduate and undergraduate degree programmes offered at St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies. They are offered to:

• 25 students seeking a Master of Business Administration (MBA) – 2 years;
• 25 for Masters of Public Health (MPH) – 1 year;
• 10 for arts and sciences degrees (SAS) – 4 years;
• 10 studying veterinary medicine (DVM) – 4 years (commencing with basic veterinary); 5 years (commencing with a pre-veterinary year);
• 5 in the School of Medicine (MD) – 4 years (commencing with basic medicine); 5 years (commencing with a pre-medical year)

Applicants will have up to 15 April to be accepted for the August 2007 class. The deadline for students accepted for the January 2008 class will be September 2007. This programme is expected to run until the end of 2008.

The scholarships will be made available for all countries of the Commonwealth but preference will be given to students from developing countries and small states, particularly for the MBAs, MPHs, and arts and sciences awards. A Commonwealth-Grenada Scholarship Committee has been established by the University to award the scholarships which will be judged on academic excellence, financial need and the student’s commitment to the chosen discipline. While the US$4 million scholarship programme will fully fund tuition, students will require separate support for living and travel expenses, estimated (on average) at US$15,000 a year. The corporate sector is being approached to help defray these costs.

Application forms have been posted on the St George’s University website www.sgu.edu (Financial Aid under “Future Students”). All applications must be accompanied by a 500 word statement – looking back on the impact of the scholarship on the scholar’s life, at 70 years of age, and the difference that this has made to his or her community and country.

To be eligible for consideration, an admissions application form, as well as a scholarship application form and the requisite essay must be completed by a qualified Commonwealth candidate.

For more information please contact:

Laura Hinrichs
St George’s University
Director, International Admissions
L.hinrichs@sgu.edu
Ph: 631 665 8500, ext 220
Fax: 631 665 8623

UK 2008 Doctoral Scholarships in Computing, University of Teesside

UK 2008 Doctoral Scholarships in Computing, University of Teesside

The University of Teesside, UK
Research Doctoral Scholarship
Entertainment Computing

The University of Teesside is offering 12 full-time Research Doctoral Scholarships across a broad range of subject areas including: computing, social science, health sciences, engineering and history. The scholarships are aligned to key areas of research strength within the Institute of Digital Innovation, the Institute for Health Sciences and Social Care, the Institute for Innovation & Development in Engineering and Science and the Centre for Regional and Local Historical Research. The awards will be for a period of three years and include fees (home/EU or international rate) and an annual stipend of £12,600. Successful applicants should be in a position to take up the scholarships in January 2008 or shortly thereafter.

Research theme: Entertainment computing

1. Security in distributed, multi-user games
2. A new development and deployment paradigm for pervasive multi- user games

Informal enquiries for projects 1 and 2 to Professor Marc Cavazza, email m.o.cavazza[ at ]tees.ac.uk

Research Doctoral Scholarships applicants should have at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification and
ideally a postgraduate qualification. The minimum English language entry level is IELTS 6.5 with no grade below 6.0 or equivalent.

To apply for a scholarship please contact the Graduate Research School for an application form:

University of Teesside Research Doctoral Scholarships
Graduate Research School
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BA
UK
E-mail: graduateresearchschool[ at ]tees.ac.uk
or
tel:+44(0)1642 738033

Closing date: 19 October 2007

[UK] British Chevening Scholarships 2008/2009 Academic Year for Indonesian Citizen

UK British Chevening Scholarships 2008/2009 Academic Year for Indonesian Citizen


The Chevening scholarships are offered in over 150 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their own countries.
There are three types of scholarships offered under the Chevening scheme:

1. TYPE A (Fees only): awards cover in whole, or in part, tuition or course fees only. No maintenance or other allowances are provided.
2. TYPE B (Full cost): awards include fees. Stipend and other allowances & may also include airfares (economy class) to and from the UK at beginning an end of the awards.
3. TYPE C (Part Cost): awards usually include full or part fees (except where fees are specifically waived by institution) and may include part stipend, airfares and other allowances are normally paid.

Support for scholars

Pre-departure English Course
English language training is included as part of the scholarship and candidates from outside Jakarta are supported during the period of the course. The language training is a full-time study and will be held in Jakarta. The candidate will need to obtain release from her/his employment for the duration of the course.

UK University Placement
Chevening is a self-placement programme. Students who are selected are responsible for making their own approaches to the UK university. We provide the facility in identifying the most suitable university and course if students wish to receive help or advice.

Students are required to apply to 3 universities in the UK.

Briefing
Successful candidates will be invited to attend a briefing. The briefing will cover:

* Terms and condition of the awards
* Introduction to Education UK
* How to make an application and choose a suitable course

Prior to their departure, scholars will be invited to attend a pre-departure briefing. The briefing will cover:

* Customs and immigration procedures
* Studying and living in the UK
* Finding accommodation
* Information concerning travel
* Payment
* Opening Bank Account
* Welfare

Scholars also will be invited to an individual briefing/meeting with a Chevening officer. They will have the chance to discuss any issues concerning their scholarship and life overseas.



The British Chevening Awards General Information & Requirements


General

* A prestigious programme funded by the British Government (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and administered by the British Council.

* Over 1000 scholarships awarded in Indonesia since 1984.

* This year up to 35 full scholarships are offered for one year Master degrees.

* Courses at various universities and professional institutions in the UK including courses in media, finance, economics, politics, law, management, engineering, gender, environment, democracy etc.

* A very competitive scheme. Only the best applicants are invited for further test and interview.
* Employees, employee's relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than two years before) of the FCO (Foreign Commonwealth Office), including FCO posts, the British Council and the sponsor will not be eligible to apply for these awards.

Who can apply?

* Indonesian Citizen.
* Age between 25 - 40 years old.
* Excellent first degree with minimum GPA 3.0.
* Adequate level of spoken and written English language.
* Minimum of 2 years full time working experience after graduation from S1.
* Excellent career prospects.
* Commitment to career development, and ability to demonstrate motivation.
* Field of study should be relevant to educational background or current profession.
* We regret that we are unable to receive applications for MBAs.
* Previous recipients of a Chevening scholarship for Masters degrees are not eligible to reapply.
* Must be able to demonstrate future leadership potential and the capacity to play an important role in Indonesia's development.
* Ability and potential to contribute to future bilateral relations between Indonesia and Britain.
* We strongly encourage candidates from Eastern Indonesia to apply. Subject areas are: Media, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Local Governmental Administration, Democracy and Pluralism.

When to apply?

* The application period for 2007 is from 1 September – 30 September 2007.

The Selection process

* Initial selection is based on the quality of the written application. You do not. need to attach any documents with the application form

* Successful applicants will be notified and invited for an English test/interview in January 2008.

* The English test and interviews will be held in Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar.

* The results of the interviews will be announced by letter.

* Candidates achieving an IELTS score of at least 6.5, and who are accepted by a UK university for an appropriate subject (approved by the Embassy) will be awarded a full scholarship.

* English language training is included as part of the scholarship )only if required). Candidates from outside Jakarta are supported during the period of the course.

* Whilst undergoing English language training in Jakarta, candidates are briefed by British Embassy and British Council staff and are given guidance on course selection and application procedures.

* The academic year in the UK commences in September/October. After completing the English courses (around May) candidates are normally advised to return to their employment. The British Council then keeps in touch with candidates about their departure arrangements. Further briefing on the departure arrangements is provided one month prior to departure.

* The final number of scholarships granted is determined by the British Embassy.

For further information please contact:


British Council

T : +62 (0)21 515 5561
F : +62 (0)21 515 5562
E : chevening@britishcouncil.or.id

United World Colleges Selections 2008 India

United World Colleges Selections 2008

Applications are invited for September 2008 entry to the United World Colleges situated in UK, Singapore, Canada, Venezuela, USA, Italy, Swaziland, Hong Kong, Norway, India, Costa Rica and Mostar. Some full and part scholarships are available on the basis of merit at Mahindra UWC India, and only limited scholarships are available at some overseas UWCs. Applicants are required to research United World College values via information provided on the following websites:

www.uwc.org

www.uwccommidia.net

www.muwci.net


The United World Colleges:

• Provides the opportunity for highly motivated young people from diverse backgrounds to transcend the many boundaries, which divide our world.

• Offer a two-year programme leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. This is recognized as equivalent to the completion of Grade XII by the Association of Indian Universities.

To apply to any UWC, candidates must

- be of Indian origin
- have been born between September, 1990 and 28th February, 1993
- currently be in either Grade X or XI.

To obtain an application form, you will need to send a Demand Draft / Cheque payable in Mumbai of Rs.750/- drawn in favour of “The United World Colleges Committee (India)”.

To obtain the form by post, please also send a self – addressed envelope (25 cms × 12 cms) affixed with Rs.50/- stamp on it to the following address:


The United World Colleges Committee (India)

Mahindra Towers, Ground Floor
Worli, Mumbai – 400 018
Tel: 24974625, 24905937
Email: parekh.smita@mahindra.com

Application forms will be issued until 31st January, 2008 only. Completed applications must reach on or before 15th February 2008. Late applications will not be accepted. It may be noted that offers are made before Grade X Board results are announced.

Commonwelath UK Scholarships For Indian Students

Level of Study : Clinical Training in case of Medical field/Post-graduation/PhD

Subject:

Medicine (UK)

Cancer Research (including Cancer epidemiology); Cardiology, Gynecology, Medicine and Dentistry. Scholarships are assigned for project oriented training in higher techniques and methodology and are not for generalised training/studies leading to a degree or diploma.

Engineering & Technology

Electronics; Environmental Studies; Remote Sensing Technology; Communication Engineering; Bio-Technology/Biochemical Engineering; Robotics.

Science (Pure & Applied)

Mathematics; Molecular Biology; Physics and Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).

Agriculture & Allied Fields

Animal Husbandry; Agronomy and Forestry.

Humanities & Social Sciences

History; sociology; Management Studies; Fine Art; (including Western Painting, Art History, Graphic Design and Sculpture); Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Computer Application, Law and English.

Duration : 1 year in case of Post-graduation/1yr.clinical Training/3 yrs. In case of PhD


Nominations : 55 (22 are for Ph.D. and 33 for Master's Programme including one year clinical training in Medical field )

Academic year commencing from: October

Notification: Employment News / Leading newspapers : August/September

General Requirements and Value of Scholarships:
Indian national residing in India. The applications will normally be accepted from those candidates who have graduated first Master's degree as per requirement within the last ten years as on October of the in-take year. Scholarships cover tourist-class air passage (both ways) fee, adequate maintenance and other allowance.

Qualifications & Experience :
The Candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium.

(A) For Master' Degree: One must have completed Bachelor's Degree in one of the above indicated subject fields securing 55% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 60% or above marks in Medicine, Engineering & Technology, Science and Agriculture group. Candidate should give one page academic justification for pursuing Master Degree course in U.K.

(B) For Ph.D : One must have completed Master's Degree in one of the subject fields indicated above securing 55% marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 60% or above marks in Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture group with two years teaching/research or practical experience after obtaining Post-graduated degree relating to the opted field of study.

USA - 2008 / 2009 University of Pennsylvania PostDoctoral Fellowships in Judaic Studies

CENTER FOR ADVANCED JUDAIC STUDIES
University of Pennsylvania
Post-Doctoral Fellowships 2008-2009
Application Deadline: November 1, 2007

JEWS, COMMERCE, AND CULTURE

This fellowship year challenges scholars to reconsider the economic dimensions of the Jewish past and to integrate that knowledge within the emerging narratives of Jewish experience. Although the field has moved far beyond the need for apologetics, there is an abiding reluctance to engage the Jews’ historic economic functions, which have long nourished anti-Semitic fantasies. Yet these functions formed the basis of Jewish global civilization: mercantile, transnational, and reliant upon money as a source of power. We will explore such topics as Jewish livelihoods, social structures, trade networks, and fiscal mechanisms, thus investigating anew the relationship between the material and cultural components of Jewish civilization. By bringing together scholars from across the humanities and social sciences, we seek to devise a fresh research agenda for exposing the shifting linkages between commerce and culture in Jewish life from medieval to modern times.