Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Scholarships for Nationals of Indonesia or Thailand at University of Adelaide, Australia

Postgraduate Scholarships for  Applicants from Indonesia and Thailand in the field of Business, Economics and Law at University of Adelaide in Australia

Study Subject(s):Business, Economics and Law
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: University of Adelaide
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:In order to be eligible for consideration a student must:
-Have applied to study in one of the priority programs at the Faculty of the Professions and be offered admission into Semester 1 of 2012 at the University of Adelaide
-Commence an academic program for the first time at the University of Adelaide
-Be a citizen of either Indonesia or Thailand

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Indonesia and Thailand

Scholarship Description: The Faculty of the Professions’ Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Postgraduate Scholarships are available to Indonesian and Thai students who are seeking entry into one of the priority programs  in Semester 1 of 2012The University will grant up to five Scholarships of AUD $5000 each to applicants commencing in one of the priority postgraduate coursework degrees at the Faculty of the Professions in Semester 1 of 2012. The Scholarship provides a one-off payment for living allowances only and will be paid to the Scholarship recipient upon their arrival in Adelaide.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: October 31, 2011

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PhD Research Scholarship at RMIT University, Australia 2012

PhD Scholarship in Chemical Sensors / Materials Sciences for International students  at RMIT University in Australia -2012

Study Subject(s):Chemical Sensors / Materials Sciences (online monitoring of mercury)
Course Level:PhD Research
Scholarship Provider: Alcoa World Alumina and BHP Billiton
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
-Open to both local and international students.
-The successful applicants will have a first class honours Bachelor degree in either applied sciences or chemical engineering, with a strong desire to work in the field of chemical sensors and/or material sciences.

Scholarship Description: Mercury is emitted into the environment via natural processes such as volcanic eruptions and industrial processes in large refineries and coal fired electricity generation facilities. This PhD research project aims to deliver highly sensitive and selective sensors for the online monitoring of mercury which can operate under the harsh environments found in many industrial applications. The research project will focus on developing tailored nano-engineered metallic and bimetallic surfaces through facile electrochemical and chemical methods and studying their interaction with mercury vapour at the nano level. The positions are based at the City campus of the School of Applied Sciences through a joint collaborative project with Alcoa World Alumina (Australia) and BHP Billiton.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 2012

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship at Bangor University, UK

Doctoral Studentship in High Frequency Microwave Antenna Structures for Measurement of Blood Glucose at Bangor University, UK

Study Subject(s):High Frequency Microwave Antenna Structures for Measurement of Blood Glucose
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Bangor University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
The ideal candidate will be qualified to degree level (1st or 2i) in any of the following disciplines: Electronic engineering, Microwave engineering, Microwave/communication systems engineering with an interest in biological sciences and medicine or Medical physics which includes a microwave engineering modules.

Scholarship Description: This research project addresses one of the fundamental areas of research for an extremely challenging medical device – non-invasive blood glucose monitor. The ultimate deliverable is a commercially viable product of which the antennae will be an integral part. The research activities will involve: o Literature review of high directivity, narrow band antennae structures o Review of regulatory requirements of medical devices and classification o Identification of patents in this field and potential IP landscape opportunities/work-around o Identification of possible practicable structures & methodologies for matching the structures to blood o Identification of substrate materials for addressing the need for disposable earclips/antennae o Identification of cable solution to connect ear piece to hand-held monitor o Design, simulation & optimisation of structures on various substrates o Fabrication, testing, optimisation o Industrialisation of ear clip design

How to Apply: By post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 19th August 2011

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Emerging Markets – Regional Scholarships at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Switzerland

Executive MBA Scholarships for the applicants of Central & Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Middle East, Africa and Asia in the field of management at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Switzerland
Study Subject(s):Executive MBA
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Thunderbird School of Global Management
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland (Geneva)

Eligibility:- Have completed the Thunderbird Executive MBA admissions process and been accepted into the program for the Fall 2011 cohort.
-Be based in and a citizen of an “emerging market” country.
-The following regions are currently considered to fall within this category for the purpose of scholarship consideration: -Countries in Central & Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, excluding Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Central & Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Scholarship Description: A limited number of partial-tuition scholarships are available to students in the Executive MBA Europe program for the cohort beginning October 2011. For students from qualifying countries, these awards are designed to offset partial costs of attendance to the Thunderbird Executive MBA Europe program. Awards will be applied directly towards the tuition expenses of the Executive MBA program in Geneva. Students must complete a separate form and essay for consideration. If awarded, the scholarship will be applied as a credit to the student.s tuition account (cash payments will not be made directly to the student). The amount of the scholarships will vary based on individual financial need, but awards will cover 20% – 25% of the program tuition.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: By September 12, 2011

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Scholarships in Sweden

Scholarships for higher education studies in Sweden Scholarships are available for students who wish to study in Sweden. Funding is  awarded on a competitive basis by The Swedish Institute and  individual universities and university colleges. For international students wishing to apply for scholarships, there are two main sources of Swedish funding available. The Swedish Institute The Swedish Institute, a government agency, receives funding each year to use for scholarships to international students. They have several programs available. Please note that scholarships are only available for programmes that start in the autumn. There are no scholarships available for courses and programmes with a start in the spring. Who can apply? Scholarships awarded by the Swedish Institute are available to international students from specific countries. More information is available at Studyinsweden.se. When can I apply? Students may begin the application process on 1 December, 2010 for the autumn semester 2011. There are no scholarships available for courses and programmes that start in the spring semester. When is the deadline for applying? The deadline for the receipt of your application at Study in Sweden is 17 January 2011. How can I find my application number, which is needed for my Swedish Institute scholarship application? After you have submitted your application, it will be assigned an application number. You receive a unique number for each admission round you apply to. Log in to “Your pages” and click on “Your application”. The application number (No) is listed for each admission round. How can I find out more? Information regarding Swedish Institute scholarship programmes can be found on Studyinsweden.se at the following link: Scholarships available from the Swedish Institute Please note: The Swedish Institute is responsible for all information regarding their scholarship programmes. We are unable to answer any questions at University Studies in Sweden. Swedish universities and university colleges Scholarships are available from the majority of Sweden’s universities and university colleges. If you wish to apply for funding, you must apply directly to the individual university/university college in which you are interested. Who can apply? Students must contact the individual university/university college they are interested in for more information. When can I apply? Each university/university college has their own schedule for when students can begin applying, and deadlines. You must contact the school you are interested in for more information. How can I find out more? You will find further information on the English version of the university/university college’s website. Please note that each university is responsible for their scholarship programme; we are unable to answer any questions at University Studies in Sweden. A list of all universities and university colleges in Sweden (higher education institutions) and links to their websites in English can be found on the Swedish National Agency of http://world-edu.info/scholarships/ Source: https://www.studera.nu/studera/4746.html

PhD Health Economics at University of Glasgow, UK

PhD Health Economics – Valuing the health and wellbeing aspects of community empowerment using economic evaluation techniques at University of Glasgow, UK

Study Subject(s):Health Economics
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Glasgow
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
graduates with a first- or upper-second-class honours degree or equivalent, particularly those with an MSc in Economics, Health Economics or a relevant social science degree. This studentship is available to UK and EU applicants.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: EU and UK

Scholarship Description: This studentship will be nested within the GoWell programme, an ongoing project evaluating neighbourhood regeneration in Glasgow. The studentship is part of an exciting new initiative in ‘The Economics of Public Health’ between the University of Glasgow’s MRC/CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit and the Glasgow Centre for Population Health. The studentship will involve the identification and valuation of proposed and actual benefits from community empowerment and community development activities within a small number of Glasgow communities. The use of economic evaluation methods will be employed to generate evidence on the value of these outcomes in the context of other regeneration outcomes.

You will be supervised by Dr Emma McIntosh of the Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) team at the Centre for Population Health Sciences with secondary supervision from Professor Carol Tannahill, Director of the Glasgow Centre for Population Health and Kenny Lawson of the MRC CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit. The successful candidate will also be provided with additional health economics training via courses run by HEHTA as well as gaining access to modules on Glasgow University’s Masters in Public Health.

How to Apply: Send via email

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29th August 2011

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2012 DUO-Thailand Fellowship Program funded by Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education, Thailand announced the  Fellowship for exchange of students between Thailand and European Union higher education institutions- 2012

Study Subject(s): Alternative Energy, Biotechnology/Food Technology, Health Sciences, Wood Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Engineering, European Law, Intellectual Property Law, Energy Economics
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Scholarship Provider: Office of the Higher Education Commission ,Ministry of Education, Thailand
Scholarship can be taken at: Thailand, Europe

Eligibility:
– Being an undergraduate or graduate student in Thai public and private higher education institutions under the Office of the Higher Education Commission’s jurisdiction,
– Having Thai nationality,
– Obtaining at least 2.75 GPA for undergraduate students and 3.25 GPA for graduate students,
– Proficiency in language used as the medium of instruction is required by one of the following tests,
– TOEFL score at least 213 (computer-based) or 550 (paper-based), or
– IELTS score at least 6.0 (University language proficiency test result equivalent to TOEFL or IELTS, can no more be used to apply for the DUO-Tahiland Fellowship Program) D.E.L.F. or D.A.L.F at least level B 2.
– Not having applied for or being the awardee of other scholarships,
– Being able to join the program throughout the whole period,

Scholarship Description: DUO-Thailand Fellowship Program 2012 aims to enhance a mobility of students between Thailand and ASEM member states in Europe on a balanced basis. In this respect, DUO-Thailand requires that a PAIR (two persons) of students be exchanged in the framework of cooperation between higher education institutions in Thailand and in the European Union Member States.

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 30, 2011

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Rhodes Scholarship for Pakistan Citizens at University of Oxford, 2012, UK

Postgraduate Scholarship to study at University of Oxford for the applicants of Pakistan Citizens funded by The Rhodes Trust in UK-2012

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the university
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: The Rhodes Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:-You must have achieved a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts, Humanities or Sciences (including Law, Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture , Computer Science etc) from any Pakistani University.
a. Candidates who have appeared in the Final Degree examination and expect to get first division and have an exceptionally bright academic record may also apply.
b. You must be a citizen of Pakistan.
c. You must be of such an age that you will have passed your 19th and not have passed your 25th birthday on 1 October 2012.
d. The Rhodes Trust and Oxford University require that selection for a Scholarship and for admission to the University will be without regard to marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, sex and gender, religion, sexual orientation, social background, disability, caste or other irrelevant distinction.
e. A selection committee will make no nomination if it is of the opinion that there is no sufficiently qualified candidate.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Pakistan
Scholarship Description: Each year, there is one Scholarship available in Pakistan to enable an outstanding student – chosen on the basis of exceptional intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service – to study at the University of Oxford. The first Rhodes Scholar from Pakistan took up residence in Oxford in 1951, and since that time more than 60 citizens of Pakistan have been awarded this prestigious scholarship. They have pursued a variety of careers in public service, academia, business, law, and medicine, amongst others

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: Before 31st August 2011.

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Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi Visiting Research Fellowships at OCIS, UK

2012-2013 Visiting Research Fellowships in the field of classical Islamic sciences, humanities and social sciences for the applicants Asia and Africa in Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, UK

Study Subject(s):Classical Islamic sciences, humanities and social sciences
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:Applicants should be citizens of countries in Asia or Africa Preference will be given to those studying classical Islamic sciences, although other areas in the humanities and social sciences will be considered.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Asia and Africa

Scholarship Description: Applications for the academic year 2012-2013 are invited for the Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi Visiting Research Fellowships. Applicants should be citizens of countries in Asia or Africa. Preference will be given to those studying classical Islamic sciences, although other areas in the humanities and social sciences will be considered. These Fellowships each carry a stipend of £3,000 and membership of the Common Room. The stipend is intended as a supplementary award and may be held in conjunction with other research grants, stipends, or sabbatical salaries. The Fellowships will be tenable from 1 October 2012 for a minimum period of three months. These Fellowships are intended to encourage interaction among academics from various traditions of learning. The Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi Research Fellows will be expected to devote their time to research and writing and to participate in the Centre’s academic activities.

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 9th December 2011.

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Bursaries for International Students at Chisholm Institute, Australia 2012

Bursaries for 2 year course  in the field of IT, Business, Liberal Arts, Justice, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Design, Robotics & Mechatronics, Community Development at Chisholm Institute in Australia

Study Subject(s):IT, Business, Liberal Arts, Justice, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Design, Robotics & Mechatronics, Community Development
Course Level:Bursary study area’ 2 year course
Scholarship Provider: Chisholm Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:Only applicants with a high level of academic achievement should apply.
1) Academic Merit – Include all secondary school and post secondary school results Mandatory
2 ) Contribution to industry or community – What you will do with the knowledge and experience gained by undertaking the study (one page maximum) Mandatory
-Proof of citizenship or permanent residency of a country included in the ‘bursary region’
-Students must maintain satisfactory academic progression

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan

Scholarship Description: Bursaries for High Achieving Commencing International Students at Chisholm Institute , Australia Each bursary recipient will be awarded a total of AUD$10,000. a AUD$5,000 to be allocated to first year fees. AUD$5,000 applied to second year fees upon confirmation of meeting the bursary conditions

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 September 2011

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