Newcastle University Undergraduate Law Graduate Scholarship Programs for Canadian Citizens

Graduate Scholarship Programs To be considered for this award, applicants must:
-Be a national (or permanently domiciled in) Canada
-Have applied through UCAS by Wednesday, June 30, 2011 and have offered places to study at the Law LLB Honours degree for entry 2011/12
-Have you received or will receive the first Newcastle University as a university of their choice with UCAS
-It has been assessed as of international (foreign) for purposes of cost

Open Scholarship for International Students: Yes, (Canada). http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
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Scholarship Description: NU Law Graduate Scholarship Programs is a merit-based award is intended for Canadian students who will study for the degree of LLB Honours Law at Newcastle University, begin their studies in September 2011. These partial tuition scholarships worth £ 6,000 in three years of study.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2011

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RAFT’s Recreation and Academic Field Trips Achievement Prize

Local Scholarships Prizes will be awarded to students completing the Second Professional year BE (Hons) in Electrical Engineering and Electronics, considered to have shown the best combination of physical sport recreation / and academic achievement that year.

All Local Scholarships Professional Both students must be eligible to apply and those who wish to be considered, are required to submit a recreation / sporting CV to be considered along with academic achievement to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
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Application Deadline:
Application Deadline September 30, 2011

Further details:
For more information about these scholarships please visit the link below.

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?ScholarshipID=6935.385

UNU-WIDER PhD Research Internship Programme 2011-12, Finland

Local Scholarships The UNU-WIDER Ph.D. Research Internship Programme aims to provide PhD (doctorate program) students enrolled in universities and similar research institutions the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities available at the UNU-WIDER for their PhD thesis research to produce a suitable paper for publication in the Research Paper series and elsewhere to work jointly with UNU-WIDER researchers in areas of mutual interest.

Details Selection criteria:

Local Scholarships Applicants must
(A) are currently enrolled into the PhD program.
(B) has shown the ability to conduct research in a developing country or transition. Candidates working in other social sciences that apply but it must be remembered that the UNU-WIDER is an economic institution-focused.
(C) is fluent in spoken and written English.
(D) have good skills of quantitative analysis and statistics.

The Local Scholarships criteria for selection (desirable)
Preference will be given to applicants
(A) who live or work in developing countries or transition.
(B) research topics related to the current program UNU-WIDER's.
(C) who are willing to work jointly with UNU-WIDER researchers for mutual benefit.
(D) which is in the final stages of their PhD.

Local Scholarships Selection Procedure Details
1. Applications will usually be closed on 30 September each year.
2. Short-listed applicants will be asked to contact interested / relevant UNU-WIDER researchers to work outside the revised research proposal and research timetable. Only those supported by UNU-WIDER researchers should be considered for final selection.
3. final selection must be made in mid-November, with consideration of office space issues, gender balance, regional coverage, and relevance to UNU-WIDER project today.
4. short-listed applicants will be notified of the final decision in late November.
5. Applicant selected must confirm their decision to accept the offer of UNU-WIDER's 15 December. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com

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The Local Scholarships selected interns are expected to
(A) spend 2-3 months in Helsinki and return to their home institution afterwards.
(B) to pursue research on the topic agreed.
(C) contribute to the activities of UNU-WIDER-related research.
(D) gave a seminar on the results of their research.
(E) complete one or more research report (s).
(F) recognize the support of UNU-WIDER in their thesis, report, or paper if necessary.
(G) provide research assistance by 30% of their time (about 1.5 days per week), if necessary. This is subject to prior discussion with UNU-WIDER researchers responsible (s).

The Local Scholarships selected internship
(A) receive supervision in their research fields.
(B) have access to research facilities and computing UNU-WIDER.
(C) equipped with office space (most likely together).
(D) provided travel grants, travel and accident insurance, and monthly pocket money of EUR 1300 to cover the cost of living in Helsinki for the duration of their internship. Health insurance must be arranged personally by the candidate. This Local Scholarships program does not include costs associated with dependents.

Application Deadline:
Application Deadline 30 September 2011

Further details:
For more information about these scholarships please visit the link below.

http://www.wider.unu.edu/opportunities/en_GB/phd-internships/

Undergraduate Local Scholarship for African Women

WAAW Local Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce the next round of the scholarship program, offering $ 500/year for need-based female African students admitted to the University, College or institution of higher education in Africa. Scholarship renewable annually, following proof of continued academic performance of students.
Requirements:Local Scholarship Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
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1. Female students of African origin
2. Currently enrolled in a degree program
3. Studying at university or college in Africa
4. Able to demonstrate financial need
5. Excellent Academic Record

Open Scholarship for International Students: None

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: December 15, 2011

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Junior Research Fellows Local Scholarships

DMRL Local Scholarships vision is to become a center of excellence for providing solutions to the total material to the defense system. Six position of Junior Research fellowship recipients (JRF) are required at DMRL, Hyderabad.

Eligibility Details:

BE / B. Tech in Metallurgy with first division. M. Sc in Physics / Material Science with first divisionlimit 28 years. Desired: Preference will be given to those who have qualified in CSIR / inspection / NET / UGC GATE.Local Scholarships Only candidates who have completed courses and obtained his / temporary certificate are eligible to register. However, candidates

How to apply:

appeared for final year B. Tech / M. Sc are also eligible to apply and are required to submit proof of completion of course / certificate as at the date of interview.http://www.callforpapersinfo.com
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2. The Local Scholarships candidate may be allowed to register for a Ph.D. with the University / Institute during the tenure of the fellowship.

Application Deadline:
Deadline for application is June 15, 2011

Further details:
For more information about these scholarships please visit the link below.

http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/DMRL/jrf.pdf

Graca Machel Postgraduate Local Scholarships

Local Scholarships Collins Trust announces scholarship for women for postgraduate study in South Africa in 2012.They will provide funding for up to a maximum of one year for Honours, Masters and two years to three years for PhD. Continued funding depends on satisfactory progress and academic reports.
Local Scholarships covers full tuition, health insurance for non-South African scholars, against the cost of living allowance, travel allowance and allowance for research resources, paid in the first year of study.
Eligibility Criteria-Applicants must:
-Be a woman
-Be a citizen or have refugee status in one of the following countries:
Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. -Be looking for these scholarships for postgraduate studies
-At a university in South Africa

Scholarship Application Deadline: August 12, 2011

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PhD Local Scholarships Student Position in Astrobiology

The Local Scholarships project requires the ability to work independently in addition to collaborative skills and creative thinking. Since the project is part of international collaborations good oral and written communication skills in English are required. Furthermore, since the student is expected to participate in the activities of the Stockholm University Astrobiology Centre, the ability to communicate over the boundaries of one’s own discipline is required.

Terms of employment

The 4 year PhD Local Scholarships position is financed initially with a study grant (‘utbildingsbidrag’) followed by a salaried position (‘doktorandanställning’). It may be possible to extend the positions up to 5 years by taking 20 % institutional duties.

The Local Scholarships position is open to all nationalities who at the start of the position have the equivalent of a Masters degree in astronomy or physics. The starting date for the position is flexible but no later than November 1, 2011.

Union representatives are Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41.

For further information, please contact Dr. Alexis Brandeker, telephone +46-(0)8-5537 8539, e-mail alexis@astro.su.se.

General information about PhD studies can be obtained from the director of graduate studies, Professor Garrelt Mellema, telephone +46-(0)8-5537 8552, e-mail garrelt@astro.su.se.

Local Scholarships Applications should include

• an application form (can be downloaded at http://astrobiology.physto.se),
• acopy of the certificate of your undergraduate studies,
• a list of courses attended and grades achieved (Swedish students should send their “Examensbevis”),
• a curriculum vitae including a list of publications (if applicable) and
• a short letter of motivation.

Furthermore, you are required to ask 2 referees to send a letter of reference directly to the address below. Do not send them by yourself with the application.
The Local Scholarships application should be labelled with the reference number SU 401-0003-vv11, and should be received no later than May 2, 2011

The source of PhD Student Position in Astrobiology

HSF/Inspiring Women Award Local Scholarships

The Hispanic Local Scholarships Fund and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Bacardi Gold have partnered to provide financial resources to an outstanding female Latino student. The Local Scholarships award is in the amount of $15,000 and is disbursed in two payments in Fall 2011 and Spring 2012.

The WNBA’S INSPIRING WOMEN Local Scholarships platform celebrates women who inspire, motivate, and help ignite the dreams and aspirations of women in all endeavors. The 6th Annual National Award Luncheon will take place on May 24, 2011 in New York City, bringing together leaders in business, media, sports, the arts and public sector, for a special program to honor the achievements of extraordinary individuals.

Scholarship Application Deadline:April 15, 2011

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