USA : Bank Scholarship Program for US Citizens

U.S. Bank offers undergraduate scholarship program for USA students in USA. Students must be a high school senior planning to enroll in or enrolled by September 2013. Applicant must be a current undergraduate college student at an eligible two or four-year college or university and US citizen. Winners will be selected at random. The scholarship covers financial aid of 40 $1,000 scholarships. Scholars will be notified by mid June 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the university.
Course Level : This scholarship is for pursuing undergraduate and master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider : U.S. Bank
Scholarship can be taken at : USA

Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Scholarship Program, a student must be:
-A high school senior planning to enroll in or a current undergraduate college student at an eligible two- or four-year college or university.
-Enrolled by September 2013.
-A United States citizen or permanent resident alien.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of USA can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: At U.S. Bank, they know paying for college can be challenging, especially with the cost of college tuition increasing and student financial aid sources decreasing. Here is the opportunity to apply for one of 40 $1,000 scholarships.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): It is applicable for two or four-year.

What does it cover? Here is the opportunity to apply for one of 40 $1,000 scholarships.

Selection Criteria: Notification: Upon selection, U.S. Bank will verify winner submissions and notify each scholarship recipient in writing by mid June 2013. Verification may also be made by phone or email to establish that your college selection has not changed. If your selection has changed and you are no longer attending an eligible school, your award will be revoked.

How to Apply: Our scholarship program is exclusively for web visitors and our online application is the only way to apply.

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Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted starting late January 2013 until May 31, 2013.

USA : ulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships for Leadership Development

Fulbright offers Nehru Master’s Fellowships for Indian students. Fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians to pursue a master’s degree program at selected U.S. colleges and universities in the areas of arts and culture management including heritage conservation and museum studies; environmental science/studies; higher education administration; public health; urban and regional planning; and women’s studies/gender studies. The fellowships are for one to two years. Application deadline is July 1, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided arts and culture management including heritage conservation and museum studies; environmental science/studies; higher education administration; public health; urban and regional planning; and women’s studies/gender studies.
Course Level:  This scholarship is available for pursuing Master’s level.
Scholarship Provider:  The United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: An addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicants should:
-have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. Applicants should either possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree, if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years’ duration;
-have at least three years’ full-time (paid or voluntary) professional work experience relevant to their proposed field of study;
-demonstrate experience in leadership and community service;
-should not have another degree from a U.S. university or be enrolled in a U.S. degree program.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The Indian citizens can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians to pursue a master’s degree program at selected U.S. colleges and universities in the areas of Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies; Environmental Science/Studies; Higher Education Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s Studies/Gender Studies.
These fellowships are for highly motivated individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities, have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, have at least three years professional work experience, and are committed to return and contribute to their communities. The fellowships are for one to two years.

Duration of Awards: The fellowships are for one to two years.

What does it cover: The fellowship will provide the following benefits:
->Round-trip economy class air travel from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the U.S.;
-Funding for tuition and fees,* living and related costs; and
-Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines

USIEF funding may not cover all costs and the scholar may need to supplement grant benefits with other resources.

How to apply : Submit your complete application to masters@usief.org.in along with your resume and CV as attachments. Application Form
Confidential Letter of Reference
Application Procedure and Guidelines

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application deadline is July 1, 2013.

USA : Samuel H. Kress Graduate Art History Fellowships

Although actively engaged in the digitalization of the Medici Granducal Archive at the Archivio di Stato di Firenze, MAP remains a strong advocate of giving scholars direct access to original documents. Thanks to the generous support of Samuel H. Kress Foundation, MAP is offering fellowships for graduate students to join MAP in Florence, Italy, toundertake specialized archival research on-site at the Archivio di Stato, utilizing the collection of the Medici Granducal Archive. The Samuel H. Kress Graduate Art History Fellowships will provide graduate students from diverse disciplines with the opportunity to examine and study original source materials, while receiving scholarly guidance from MAP Staff.

A Summer 2013 Fellowship,covering a period of two-and-a-half months, is for $5,000 (plus $500 for travel expenses). The Summer 2013. Fellowship must take place within the period extending from May 1 to July 15 2013.

A Fall Semester 2013 Fellowship, covering a period of three-and-a-half months, is for $8,500 (plus $500 for travel expenses). The Fall Semester 2013 Fellowship must take place within the period from September 1 to December 15, 2013. 

Qualifications:

Candidates must be enrolled in graduate programs at United States universities, and working on dissertation topics that treat any aspect of Italian Renaissance or Baroque art history; Tuscan art history topics will be given preference.

Details:

If the timing is feasible, Fellows will take part free of charge in our online paleography course 

before arriving in Florence. Further training in reading documents and using archival sources will be available through our archival studies seminar at Santa Maria Novella in June of 2013, as well as through the daily contact with MAP Staff during the course of the Fellows’ tenure. Fellows will be also encouraged to participate in a variety of MAP initiatives, including its upcoming conferences.

To Apply:

Send via email a complete application in English, with all materials collected in a single pdf file, 

to Elena Brizio (ebrizio@medici.org). The deadline for application is 30 March 2013. 

A complete application consists of:  

1) A cover letter stating which Fellowship, either the “Spring” OR “Semester,” is sought and what period the candidate is available to fulfill the relevant Fellowship in Florence.

2) A copy of the candidate’s dissertation proposal (or a final draft of it), and the proposal defense date.

3) A short essay (2 pages max.) on how the candidate’s topic will benefit from archival research.

4) A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae.

5) The name and email contact details of a scholar in the field, preferably the candidate’s supervisor, who can comment on the applicant’s qualifications and the merits of the research proposal (please do not include letters of recommendation with the application). Please do not include supplementary material (publications, papers, syllabi, etc.). 

For further information, contact Elena Brizio: ebrizio@medici.org

Application Deadline : 30 March 2013

USA : Arab Republic of Egypt Public Service Fellowships for Egyptian Students in USAa

Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt is funding public service fellowships to support graduate students who are applying for a master’s degree program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Harvard School of Public Health, or the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Students must be citizens of Egypt who are residents of Egypt. Selection criteria are academic and professional merit, demonstrated record of performance and integrity, commitment to return to Egypt to contribute to the country’s advancement, and financial need. Submit application by March 1, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is provided to study in design, education and public health.
Course Level : This fellowship is for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider : Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Scholarship can be taken at : USA

Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of Egypt who are residents of Egypt.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Egypt can apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The fellowships have been funded by the government of Egypt to build the capacity of the country’s public sector, and applicants must have a commitment to return to work in the public sector in Egypt once they have completed their degree.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): The awards will be made for a single year with the possibility of renewal for a second year as long as the student is making satisfactory progress in a multiple year degree program.

What does it cover? The size of the fellowship award will be based on financial need, and may include up to full tuition and fees plus a stipend to cover the projected costs of attendance.

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of:
-academic and professional merit,
-demonstrated record of performance and integrity,
-commitment to return to Egypt to contribute to the country’s advancement, and
-financial need.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: All applications must be scanned and submitted as an email attachment to: cgs-at-fas.harvard.edu

Scholarship Application Deadline: The fellowship application must be received by March 1, 2013.

USA : Fulbright Scholarships for Spanish and European Countries’ Students in USA

Government of Spain, the U.S. Government, Andalusia, Madrid, Ramon Areces Foundation, the English Court and University of Maryland-Baltimore County are sponsoring Fulbright scholarships for Spanish and European Countries’ students. For 2014-2015 academic year, 25 scholarships are available for postgraduate study (master and PhD) in US universities. The deadline for application is March 21, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is offered in all areas of knowledge.
Course Level: The scholarship is available for pursuing master and PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider:  Government of Spain, the U.S. Government, Andalusia, Madrid, Ramon Areces Foundation, the English Court and University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Scholarship can be taken at:  USA

Eligibility: -Spanish or other European Union country.
-Advanced degree obtained between January 2007 and June 2013.
-Excellent knowledge of English-spoken and written-, demonstrable by the Test of Inglés as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International Inglés Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Version.
-Depending on the type of study you want to perform, you may need professional experience and / or presentation of the results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Spain or other European Union country can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Up to 25 scholarships for postgraduate study in U.S. universities in any discipline. Fulbright Scholarships are for graduates who are interested in programs Master’s, PhD or, exceptionally, in predoctoral research projects.

Number of award(s): Up to 25 scholarships are available.

Duration of award(s): From 10 to 12 months, renewable for a second period of maximum 12 months.

What does it cover? Travel, purchase of books and materials, maintenance, registration, insurance and accident.

How to Apply: A paper copy of the electronic application including
-Academic certificate.
-University degree or proof of having applied.
-Passport.
-Recent photograph.
-Curriculum Vitae in Spanish.
-TOEFL or IELTS.  Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), for aspiring MBA or PhD artwork (Internet addresses), just to study art, architecture and urban design. Three letters of reference.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications for scholarship is March 21, 2013.

USA : PHD POSITION AT ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Database Group at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago 
( http://www.cs.iit.edu/~dbgroup) invites applications for a

PHD RESEARCH POSITION

in the general area of database systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION
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You will conduct cutting edge database  research in areas such as data provenance, data integration, stream data management systems, and big data. Your responsibility involves writing and submitting research papers, building real systems, and conducting experiments.

REQUIREMENTS
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-Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science
-Strong background and interest in databases
-Programming skills in C/C++, Java, and scripting languages/shell script
-Practical experience with database systems
-Please note the institutional requirements for applying for a Ph.D. position (http://www.iit.edu/csl/cs/programs/grad/admission.shtml and http://www.iit.edu/graduate_admission/prospective_students/checklist.shtml).


INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
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For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Boris Glavic
 (bglavic@iit.edu, http://www.cs.iit.edu/~glavic).
Applications are accepted online at https://iit-grad.edu.185r.net/application/login/.
Additional information about the application process can be found at http://www.iit.edu/graduate_admission/prospective_students/index.shtml.
Please contact Dr. Glavic prior to submitting an application. If you are interested in the position please send an email with the following information. The general application deadline is May 1st (http://www.iit.edu/graduate_admission/prospective_students/deadlines.shtml). Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered, but we cannot guarantee a decision will be made in time for the desired term of entry.

-resumee/CV
-transcripts
-list of database related courses you attended
-research statement (short description of the research you are interested in)
-summary of research experience (description of project, university, Prof. you worked with, summary of outcomes)
-list of publications (if applicable)
-two references (reference letters from supervisors in research or teaching + contact information)

Application Deadline : 1 May 2013

USA : Pakistan Scholar Program at Woodrow Wilson International Center

Applications are inviting for Wilson Center’s Pakistan Scholar Program of 2013-14.Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Fellowship Fund for Pakistan will offer an opportunity for a Pakistani Scholar to carry out 9 months advanced, policy-oriented research and writing  in residence at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington D.C. Applicants should be from academia, business, journalism, government, law, and related professions.The fluency in written and spoken English is required. Successful candidate have a residency of 9 months at the Woodrow Wilson Center. The application is submitted via electronically and mail by March 15, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Pakistan Scholars will be expected to carry out a full schedule of rigorous research and writing based on the topic outlined in the research proposal submitted at the time of application.
Course Level : This scholarship is available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider : The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Fellowship Fund for Pakistan.
Scholarship can be taken at : USA

Eligibility:-This competition is open to men and women who are from, and based in, Pakistan.
-Applications will be accepted from individuals in academia, business, journalism, government, law, and related professions.
-Candidates must be currently pursuing research on key public policy issues facing Pakistan, research designed to bridge the gap between the academic and the policymaking worlds.
-Applicants must have at least eight years of professional or research experience.
-Preference will be given to applicants who have published scholarly books or substantial articles in academic or policy-related journals or newspapers.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Pakistan can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Fellowship Fund for Pakistan are pleased to announce the 2013-14 competition for the Wilson Center’s Pakistan Scholar Program. One Pakistan Scholar, who must be from, and based in, Pakistan, will be selected each year. Successful applicants will spend 9 months in residence at the Woodrow Wilson Center, in the heart of Washington, D.C., where they will carry out advanced, policy-oriented research and writing.

Number of awards offered: One Pakistan Scholar, who must be from, and based in, Pakistan, will be selected each year.

Duration of award(s): Successful applicants will spend 9 months in residence at the Woodrow Wilson Center for the U.S. academic year i.e. September 2013 – May 2014.

What does it cover? The stipend provided to Pakistan Scholars is $5,000 per month. In addition, the Wilson Center will also pay a portion of health insurance premiums for the scholar, and provide assistance for travel from Pakistan. The scholars will be provided with suitable work space, a Windows-based computer, and where feasible, a part-time research assistant.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post and electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till March 15, 2013.

USA : Indo-US Research Fellowship for Indian Researchers

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) of Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) announces Indo-US Research Fellowship Program for Indian Researchers. These awards will provide an excellent opportunity to young Indian scientists and technologists of all disciplines. Applicants applying for the research programme should have PhD in Science, Engineering, Technology or Medicine. The fellowship can be taken at the US scientific/technological institutions.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is offered in the areas of Atmospheric and Earth Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Mathematical and Computational Sciences and Physical Sciences (Promising applications in areas other than the above areas may also be considered).
Course Level : This scholarship is available for pursuing research programme .
Scholarship Provider : Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) of Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF).
Scholarship can be taken at : USA

Eligibility: PhD in Science, Engineering, Technology or Medicine.
Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.
Age: Upto 40 years as on 31 December 2012.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of India can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) of Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) committed to the common goal of promoting science and technology through devised programs and to nurture contacts between scientists and technologists at an early career stage jointly launch the Indo-US Research Fellowship Program for Indian Researchers. The objective of the Indo-US Research Fellowship Program for Indian Researchers is to introduce scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to international collaborative research opportunities, thereby furthering their research capacity and global perspective and forging long-term relationships with scientists, technologists and engineers in USA.These awards will provide an excellent opportunity to young Indian scientists and technologists of all disciplines, under the age of 40 years to interact with the American scientific community and get first hand information of the developments taking place at the international level and acquaint themselves with new scientific research methods and to collaborate in a larger research project. It will enable young Indian researchers to carry out a clearly defined research project at a place of their choice in USA upto a period of 12 months. The individual availing this fellowship would be called as an IUSSTF Research Fellow.

Number of awards offered: Not known

Duration of award(s): It will enable young Indian researchers to carry out a clearly defined research project at a place of their choice in USA up to a period of 12 months.

What does it cover? “The IUSSTF Fellow will be entitled to fellowship amount of US $ 3000 per month.”

“IUSSTF Fellow will also be entitled to a personal contingency grant of upto a maximum of Rs. 50,000 to cover for visa, airport transfer, medical insurance etc. Medical insurance expenses, visa fee, airport transfer charges will be met by the fellow from out of this personal contingency grant.”

IUSSTF Fellow will also be permitted to travel within USA to attend conferences or visit other institutes of interest with the approval of the advisor at the host institute. The Fellow will be entitled to avail one of the following grants for this purpose.
i) Grant of $ 600 for fellowship period upto 6 months
ii) Grant of $ 1200 for fellowship period beyond 6 months
Air-tickets for all the selected IUSSTF Fellow would be provided directly by the IUSSTF travel desk by economy class and shortest route from their place of work in India to the place of the American host institute and back. As a rule, reimbursements will not be provided for air tickets purchased directly.

How to Apply: 1. the application should be submitted in the prescribed format i.e. Application Summary and Detailed Application Form
2.  Application should not be more than 20 pages maximum including CVs
3.  Application should be forwarded through the head of organization/ department where the candidate is employed
4.  Scanned copy of acceptance letter from host institution in USA
Complete Application should be submitted electronically to:
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Email: fellowship@indousstf.org and fellowshipindous@gmail.com

Scholarship Application Deadline: 8 March 2013

USA : S.N Bose Scholars Student Exchange Program for Indian Students in USA

The Science & Engineering Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST) of Govt. of India,  the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) announces exchange programme between premier institutions in India and the United States. This program is to provide an opportunity to Indian students to experience world-class research facilities in leading U.S. institutions. Students currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters’ degree at a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India can apply for the scholarship.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is open to students of Atmospheric and Earth Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Mathematical and Computational Sciences; and, Physical Sciences to take up research as a career.
Course Level : This scholarship to take up research as a career in leading U.S. institutions is for students pursuing a Bachelors or Masters’ degree at a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
Scholarship Provider : The Science & Engineering Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST) of Govt. of India,  the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW).
Scholarship can be taken at : USA

Eligibility: Indian citizens currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters’ degree at a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
Open to students of Atmospheric and Earth Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Mathematical and Computational Sciences; and, Physical Sciences
The applicant should have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 8.0 or higher  (Percentage equivalent: 80% and higher).
3. Only those candidates who shall be completing their degree program on or after May 2014 are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of India can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: To nurture future innovators and thought leaders, the Science & Engineering Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) are partnering to develop a dynamic and transformative student exchange program between premier institutions in India and the United States. The program is named in honor of Satyendra Nath Bose (1894 – 1974), a visionary Indian physicist best known for his work on quantum mechanics in the early 1920s. The class of particles that obey Bose-Einstein statistics, Bosons, was named after him.

Number of awards offered: Not known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? -Stipend
-Accommodation
-Air-fare

How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted by post

Scholarship Application Deadline: Appications are to be submitted till 15th February 2013

USA,Hungary,Middle East:Middle East Rule of Law Master’s Scholarship for Middle East Students

The Middle East Rule of Law Masters Scholarships Program (MEROL) offers fellowships for graduate students for academic year 2013/14. Study subjects include law (LLM), public policy/public administration, media/communications studies, gender/women’s studies, and social work. The fellowship program supports Middle Eastern students from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria and Palestine who demonstrate both academic excellence and strong leadership potential. Applicants have the opportunity to pursue their Master’s degrees at top-ranked universities in the USA, Hungary and the Middle East. The fellowship provides tuition and other mandatory university fees. Fellowship application deadline is February 14, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to learn law (LLM), public policy/public administration, media/communications studies, gender/women’s studies, and social work.
Course Level : This scholarship is for pursuing Masters degree level.
Scholarship Provider : Open Society Foundations and host partner universities
Scholarship can be taken at : USA, Hungary and the Middle East

Eligibility:
•be legal residents of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, or Palestine (West Bank or Gaza, including East Jerusalem) at the time of the application
•demonstrate an excellent academic record and have an advanced degree (Minimum: Bachelor’s)
•display impressive civil society leadership potential
•have strong English language ability, which will be tested through tests and interviews (Minimum TOEFL score: 480)
•be able to begin the program in August or September 2013
•be able to receive and maintain a U.S. J-1 visa (for students placed in the U.S.) or a Hungarian visa (for students placed at the Central European University in Budapest)
•participate in an intensive academic writing program in summer 2013 prior to departure to US
•commit to returning to their home country upon degree completion

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, or Palestine (West Bank or Gaza, including East Jerusalem) can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Middle East Rule of Law Masters Scholarships Program (MEROL) offers fellowships for graduate study leading to masters degrees. Eligible fields include law (LLM), public policy/public administration, media/communications studies, gender/women’s studies, and social work. The program aims to assist in the creation of a critical mass of reform-minded professionals in the Middle East working in fields crucial to the development and sustainability of open societies.

What does it cover? Tuition and mandatory university fees
- Monthly stipend for room, board, and living expenses
- Transportation to/from the U.S. or Hungary
- Accident and sickness insurance during program
- Funds for educational materials
- Funds for professional development
- Funds for an intensive academic writing program before starting at host universities

Selection Criteria: Academic excellence, professional aptitude, leadership potential in the field of specialization, and proven commitment to open society values

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till February 14, 2013.

USA : NRF Dream Big Scholarships at University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix in collaboration with the NRF Foundation offer scholarship program to current retail employees who have “big dreams” in continuing their retail career. The students of USA can apply for this scholarship. Ten (10) full-tuition Scholarships are offered. Each scholarship is to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix.The application deadline is April 9, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are in continuing the retail career in any number of disciplines  including, but not limited to, business, finance, criminal justice, technology, management and marketing.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate or master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider:  The NRF Foundation and University of Phoenix
Scholarship can be taken at:  USA

Eligibility: -Applicants who reside in the United States must meet one of the following requirements: be a legal resident of the United States; have been granted permanent residency; have a valid visa that does not prohibit educational studies; have been granted temporary protected status along with approved Notice of Action issued by Citizen Immigration Services and verified through CIS Form g-845; or have been granted asylum along with the approved Notice of Action issued by the Citizen Immigration Services.
-Applicants must be currently employed in any role within the retail industry, defined as at a business that sells a product directly to consumers.
-Applicants must not have been convicted of a federal crime in the past ten (10) years and agree to a background check conducted by NRF Foundation if selected as one of the top thirty-five finalists.
-Applicants, once enrolled, must not receive a total of 100% tuition reimbursement from any source(s) including but not limited to: corporate reimbursement, other scholarships and/or private grants with the exception of Veteran’s Administration GI benefits or Veteran’s Administration Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits and Title IV financial aid funding.
-Applicants must not be currently enrolled nor in the process of enrolling at any University of Phoenix campus or in any online program at any time prior to the scholarship award date. Applicants who enroll after submitting an application or before the scholarship award date are not eligible to be a recipient of this scholarship.
-Applicants must meet all admissions requirements of University of Phoenix.
-Applicants must not be an employee or family member (spouse, dependent child or domestic partner) of an employee of Apollo Group, Inc., University of Phoenix, Western International University, Institute for Professional Development or any other subsidiary of Apollo Group, Inc. Further, applicants who are National Retail Federation or NRF Foundation employees or their immediate family members are ineligible to apply for the scholarship.
-Applicants must agree to be a national spokesperson for the advancement of retail careers, if selected, for the term of the scholarship. This includes, but is not limited to, being highlighted in special communications, e.g. newsletters, media campaigns, and research studies. There are no fees associated with being the spokesperson and there is no additional compensation to the scholarship recipients. Applicants must be eligible to agree and must agree to the Apollo Group, Inc., Consent and Release form.
-Applicants must submit a complete, signed application, together with all supporting documentation by the deadline date listed under the Selection Process section. The completion of the application form does not create an obligation to award a scholarship to applicant.
-Applicants must submit completed essays as described in the Essay section. High importance will be placed on the applicant’s desire to advance in their education, with an emphasis on furthering their careers, and their impact in the community in which they reside.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of USA can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with the NRF Foundation to offer a scholarship program. The NRF Foundation promotes retailing as an attractive career path while developing and cultivating the next generation of retail leaders through partnerships with universities, professional certification programs and workforce training. The NRF Foundation is a nonprofit, Section 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that is an affiliate of the National Retail Federation and is funded in part by generous donations from retail industry supporters.Through this scholarship program, ten (10) full-tuition Undergraduate or Masters Scholarships will be offered to current retail employees who have “big dreams” in continuing their retail career in any number of disciplines  including, but not limited to, business, finance, criminal justice, technology, management and marketing. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

Number of award(s): Ten (10) full-tuition Scholarships are offered.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Ten (10) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection criteria: -This scholarship opportunity is made available by the University of Phoenix working together with NRF Foundation, a non-profit organization, and the scholarship process is managed by a staff member at NRF Foundation. The process includes, but is not limited to, application creation, scholarship promotion, selection committee formation and recipient list finalization. The application and any additional information submitted by eligible applicants will be subject to the NRF Foundation privacy and confidentiality policies, if any.
-The recipient of this scholarship will be selected by the scholarship selection committee consisting of representatives from University of Phoenix, the National Retail Federation, and/or NRF Foundation. Non-staff members may assist in the selection committee process.
-It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit a complete and signed application along with all the supporting documentation, which must be received on or before the deadline specified below. The scholarship selection committee accepts no responsibility for incomplete applications, applications not in proper form, lost applications, or any other submission in exception to the above instructions.
-The scholarship award will be based on the committee’s scores of the overall quality of the application and the scholarship essay(s). The higher the average score, the higher the probability of selection.
-Scholarship selection shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
-The decision of the scholarship selection committee is final and not subject to a review process.

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 9, 2013.

USA : PhD research assistantships available

The PhD program in Environmental Management at Montclair State University is seeking highly motivated individuals for doctoral assistantships starting Fall 2013. The Environmental Management program is a multidisciplinary platform that seeks to prepare environmental scholars who will recognize and analyze relationships among scientific, technological, societal and economic issues. The program has multiple areas of doctoral research available, including but not limited to:
environmental engineering, green information technology, global change, geographical information systems (GIS), remote sensing, environmental spatial analysis, ecofriendly products, robotics and the environment, nanotechnology, environmental economics, materials and the environment, environmental policy, geochemistry, environmental biology, quality and remediation, etc. Deadline for Fall 2013 application is March 15. Students interested in areas such as green IT, GIS, spatial analysis, robotics, ecofriendly products, nanotechnology and materials, please contact Dr. Aparna Varde whose multidisciplinary research in data mining, database management and artificial intelligence pertains to or significantly overlaps with these areas (vardea@mail.montclair.edu). She can serve as a dissertation advisor / committee member for doctoral work on these topics. For more information in general, please contact the program director, Dr. Dibs Sarkar (sarkard@mail.montclair.edu) or the program assistant, Jasey Araque (araquej@mail.montclair.edu). The program currently has 40 doctoral students and 16 core doctoral faculty members. Details on the program and the application process can be obtained from the program website at http://csam.montclair.edu/environ.

Potential students are strongly encouraged to contact faculty members who can serve as their PhD advisors prior to filing a formal application.

Montclair State University is the second largest university in New Jersey, which was named the Top Public University in New Jersey in 2009 by Forbes.



Application Deadline : 15 March 2013

USA : Hubert Humphrey Fellowships for International Students

Brief description:

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.

The Humphrey Program is a non-degree-granting program. Participants may complete academic coursework at their host university to update their academic and professional knowledge in their field, but they do not receive an academic degree as a result of their participation in the program.

Host Institution(s):

Fellows are placed at one of eighteen (8) participating USA universities.  Fellows are not able to choose which university they will attend. Rather, they are assigned  to the most appropriate host institution based on their area of interest and professional field.

Field of study:

• Agricultural and Rural Development;
• Communications/Journalism;
• Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention;
• Economic Development/Finance and Banking;
• Educational Administration, Planning and Policy;
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention;
• Higher Education Administration;
• Human Resource Management;
• Law and Human Rights;
• Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change;
• Public Health Policy and Management;
• Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration;
• Teaching of English as a Foreign Language;
• Technology Policy and Management;
• Trafficking in Persons, Policy and Prevention;
• Urban and Regional Planning.

Number of Awards:

Approximately 160-190 are awarded with the fellowship each year.

Target group:

Citizens of eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Fellowship provides for:

•  Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
•  Pre-academic English language training, if required;
•  A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
•  Accident and sickness coverage;
•  A book allowance;
•  A one-time computer subsidy;
•  Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the program and domestic travel to required program events);
•  A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.

Eligibility:

The applicant must have:

•  an undergraduate (first university) degree,
•  a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience,
•  limited or no prior experience in the United States,
•  demonstrated leadership qualities,
•  a record of public service in the community, and
•  strong English skills.

Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section or Fulbright Commission in your country of residence to learn about possible specific program requirements (link found below).

Application instructions:

The deadlines for applicants vary by country but falls around May to September each year. Please check with the Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country to learn about the exact deadline for submitting applications.  Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by 1 October.

Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Bi-national Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures.   It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline:varies,May-Sept (annual)

Program starts Apr-Sept 2013

USA : American University Global Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is targeted to high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in the US and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change. It is intended for students who will be to returning home to improve under-resourced, underserved communities in his/her home country.

Host Institution(s):

American University, Washington DC.

Field(s) of study:

Any undergraduate study offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

One (1) scholarship will be awarded to a first-year (freshman)  international student

Target group:

The scholarships are targeted to international secondary school students from any country. U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country, are not eligible to apply.

Preference will be given to international students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and under-represented global and socio-economic backgrounds.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship provides full tuition, fees, room and board. It is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility:

To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must be secondary school students (not university students) applying as first-year (freshman) students at American University for the August 2013 semester.  Candidates must be from any another country other than the US and must need a visa to study in the United States (preference will be for those who need an F-1 or J-1 student visa).

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, the applicants should have:

•  A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or in the top 10 percent of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades
•  A demonstrated commitment to service and advancing the needs of people in their home country
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with a minimum 90 TOEFL iBT (with no subscore lower than 20) or 6.5 IELTS (with no subscore lower than 6.0)
•  Demonstrated leadership, volunteerism and community service

Application instructions:

This scholarship is highly competitive. You must have a minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent and minimum 90 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS English proficiency score in order to qualify for this scholarship. Only apply if you meet these criteria.

To qualify for August 2013 intake, students must submit the EGL Scholarship Application, the Common Application, and AU Supplement forms plus all supporting documents by 15  January 2013.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the applications forms and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline: 15 January 2013

Course starts August 2013

USA : Hubert Humphrey Fellowships for International Students

Brief description:

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.

The Humphrey Program is a non-degree-granting program. Participants may complete academic coursework at their host university to update their academic and professional knowledge in their field, but they do not receive an academic degree as a result of their participation in the program.

Host Institution(s):

Fellows are placed at one of eighteen (8) participating USA universities.  Fellows are not able to choose which university they will attend. Rather, they are assigned  to the most appropriate host institution based on their area of interest and professional field.

Field of study:

• Agricultural and Rural Development;
• Communications/Journalism;
• Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention;
• Economic Development/Finance and Banking;
• Educational Administration, Planning and Policy;
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention;
• Higher Education Administration;
• Human Resource Management;
• Law and Human Rights;
• Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change;
• Public Health Policy and Management;
• Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration;
• Teaching of English as a Foreign Language;
• Technology Policy and Management;
• Trafficking in Persons, Policy and Prevention;
• Urban and Regional Planning.

Number of Awards:

Approximately 160-190 are awarded with the fellowship each year.

Target group:

Citizens of eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Fellowship provides for:

•  Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
•  Pre-academic English language training, if required;
•  A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
•  Accident and sickness coverage;
•  A book allowance;
•  A one-time computer subsidy;
•  Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the program and domestic travel to required program events);
•  A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.

Eligibility:

The applicant must have:

•  an undergraduate (first university) degree,
•  a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience,
•  limited or no prior experience in the United States,
•  demonstrated leadership qualities,
•  a record of public service in the community, and
•  strong English skills.

Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section or Fulbright Commission in your country of residence to learn about possible specific program requirements (link found below).

Application instructions:

The deadlines for applicants vary by country but falls around May to September each year. Please check with the Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country to learn about the exact deadline for submitting applications.  Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by 1 October.

Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Bi-national Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures.   It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

Click here for country-specific contact information.  Also see the FAQs.

Deadline:varies,May-Sept (annual)

Program starts Apr-Sept 2013

USA : Post Doctorate: Mechanical Engineering, Micro- Bio-Fluid Mechanics

The Micro Scale Thermo Fluids (MSTF) Laboratory in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) invites applications for post doctorate positions in the field of Micro- bio-Fluid Mechanics. This is a full-time positions; the initial appointment will be for one year that can be extended up to three years. TAMUQ is a branch campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

Micro fluidic research includes setting up and conducting experiments to develop computational fluid modeling and visualization techniques for the design of novel microfluidic sensing platform for microbial electrolysis cells (MEC). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, preparing and constructing appropriate experimental setups and tending to all aspects of the daily operation. Publishing in scientific conferences and journals are strongly encouraged.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who have extensive experimental experience in micro-fluidics or bio-fluidics. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a faculty for conducting experimental research and interacting with academia and industry. In addition to traditional laboratory equipment, the candidate should be comfortable in operating data acquisition, optical microscope, high speed camera, and laser systems.

Minimum education requirement is a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have expertise in the experimental fluid mechanics with research experience at micro scale and supercritical flow studies. Experience with computer programming and data processing algorithms is preferable. Highly qualified candidate with Masters Degree may be considered.

Texas A&M University at Qatar offers a competitive salary (TAX free)and excellent benefits. The benefit package includes furnished housing at no cost, group health insurance, local transportation, travel, and dependent education allowance.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a complete application package (in pdf format), including curriculum vita, a cover letter describing research interests and goals, selected publications, and the names and email addresses of three references, to: Dr. Reza Sadr: reza.sadr@qatar.tamu.edu.

Application Deadline : 15 February 2013

USA : Postdoc fellowship in World History

Postdoc fellowship in World History. The World History Center (www.worldhistory.pitt.edu) and the Department of History (www.history.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh seek applicants, pending budgetary approval, for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in World History beginning fall 2013. We seek candidates who can demonstrate strong training in global historical studies. The successful candidate will participate in research, teaching, and other activities of the center and the department. Teaching will include three world history courses each year. Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. before June 2013. Send letter of application, full CV, a dissertation chapter, and three letters of recommendation to Katie Jones, World History Center Administrator, by e-mail to joneskh at pitt.edu

Deadline for applications is February 15, 2013. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply .

Application Deadline : 15 February 2013

USA,Europe,Australia : UN-Nippon Fellowship Programme in Ocean Affairs for Coastal Developing Countries

Brief description:

The UN-Nippon Fellowship Programme is funded by The Nippon Foundation of Japan and implemented by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DAOLOS), with the assistance of the Training and Fellowships Section of the United Nations Division for Economic and Social Affairs.

The main objective of the fellowship is to provide opportunities for advanced education and training in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and related disciplines including marine science, to Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing coastal States, so that they may obtain the necessary knowledge to assist their countries to formulate comprehensive ocean policy and to implement the legal regime set out in UNCLOS and related instruments.

Host Institution(s):

Selected Fellows are to carry out specialized research and studies for a 6 month period at one of over 35 host universities or research institutions  in about 16 countries including Australia, France, Barbados, Brazil, USA, Spain, Canada, Ireland, Turkey, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, UK, Chile, The Netherlands, and Greece. See the list of host institutions here.

After which, selected Fellows are to carry out their training for a period of 3 months at the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations Secretariat (New York, U.S.A.) or at one of the following institutions:

• • • Fisheries Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Rome, Italy)
  • • International Labour Organization (Geneva, Switzerland)
  • • International Maritime Organization (London, U.K.)
  • • International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Hamburg, Germany)
  • • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP office to be confirmed according to Fellow’s research topic)

Field of studies:

Ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and related disciplines including marine science.

Number of Awards:

Each year, the UN-Nippon Selection Committee will review applications and award Fellowships to 10 successful candidates.

Target group:

Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing coastal countries.  Previous fellows were from South America (Columbia, Peru, Chile, Brazil, etc.) ; Africa (Ghana, Cameroon, Mozambique, Tanzania, etc.); South Asia (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, etc.); and Southeast Asia and Pacific (Philippines, Indonesia, Solomon Islands, etc.).

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to develop a research/study theme of direct relevance to their nation and/or region with respect to ocean affairs and the law of the sea, including in the marine sciences.

The 9-month Fellowship Programme is composed of two consecutive phases which provide Fellows with advanced and customized research and training opportunities in their chose fields:

Phase One: 6-month Advanced Academic Research and Study – undertaken at one of the prestigious participating Host Institutions and under the guidance of subject matter expert(s) who have recognized in-depth expertise in the Fellows’ chosen field of study.

Phase Two: 3-month Research and Training – normally undertaken at DOALOS at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Eligibility:

Candidates must:

• You must be between ages 25 and 40;

• You must have successfully completed a first university degree, and demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent advanced academic research and study;

• You must be a mid-level administrator from a national government organ of a developing coastal State, or another government related agency in such a State, which deals directly with ocean affairs issues, and your professional position must allow you to directly assist your nation in the formulation and/or implementation of policy in this area. This includes marine sciences and the science-policy linkage. Your “Nomination and Recommendation Form” should be completed by a Government official who can attest to the nature of your work with respect to the Government’s ocean affairs and law of the sea related activities, and indicate how an Award would directly contribute to these activities; and

•  Your proposed research and study programme must contribute directly to your nation’s formulation and/or implementation of ocean affairs and law of the sea policies and programmes.

Application instructions:

Application instructions (including the forms) are available from the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, or online at the official website (see link below).  Complete applications must be received by DOALOS not later than 15 September annually.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.un.org/depts/los/nippon

Deadline: 15 Sept 2012 (annual)

        Next program starts 2013