Global Students Competition: Travel The World and Receive a Job Offer from Schneider Electric

Go Green in the City

Contest Topic: Energy management ideas
Contest Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Provider: Schneider Electric
Country to Study in: Worldwide

Scholarship Description
Schneider Electric opens its doors once again for the fifth edition of Go Green in the City, the global annual business case challenge.

In teams of two, students from all over the world are invited to enter the competition and share their revolutionary energy management ideas for a chance to gain unique insight into one of the leading global energy management companies in the world.

Schneider Electric invites all engineering and business students to participate in the global student competition for innovative and efficient energy management solutions.

Enter the Go Green in the City 2015 and compete for a trip around the world and a job offer from Schneider Electric*!

Eligibility
Schneider Electric invites all qualified students to its fifth annual Go Green in the City global business case challenge for a chance to revolutionize energy management and gain unique insight into one of the leading global energy management companies.

Who can participate:

• Business and engineering** students, eighteen (18) years of age or older, pursuing their bachelor’s (at least 2nd year), master’s or MBA degree are eligible to compete.
• Go Green in the City 2015 is open to two-member teams with at least one female member (note: both members must comply with the degree requirements stated above).
• Both of the team members must study in the same country for the duration of the competition. They are not, however, required to be from the same university, nor are they required to study the same subject or be in the same year, as long as they are not in their first year of their undergraduate education.
• English language competency is required.
• Teams from all over the world are welcome to compete.

No exceptions can be made regarding the terms of the eligibility requirements.

**All branches of engineering and business programs are accepted.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries worldwide may participate

Participating Institutions
Schneider Electric

Number of awards
From all the submissions worldwide, there will emerge 100 semi-finalist teams, 12 finalist teams AND a winning team

Scholarship benefits
100 semi-finalist teams will train with a Schneider Electric mentor and create a video presentation of their idea.

12 finalist teams will be invited to Paris to make their final presentations.

The winning team will travel the world, stopping at two Schneider Electric offices along the way, and ultimately, receive a job offer*! (kindly see the PLEASE NOTE section below for more)

Method of Application
This is how it works:

1. Register for the competition (via link below)
2. Team up with a friend (at least one team member must be female)
3. Submit an innovative idea for efficient energy management for smarter cities

To learn more and register to participate in this competition, it is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) .

DEADLINES:
The deadline date for submission of all applications is February 1, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
* The winner can choose Schneider Electric offices in two countries to travel. The specifics of the offered position will match the requirements of Schneider Electric.

Application Deadline: 1 February 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Intel® Engineering Internship Programme for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Nigerians

Intel Engineering Internship Programme

Course(s) Offered: Engineering
Course Level: Internship (bachelors, masters)
Provider: Intel Corporation
Country to Work in: Lagos, Nigeria

Internship Description
This is a 12 month fixed term internship suitable for students currently studying towards a Bachelors or Master's degree in a relevant field.

The focus of this role is to implement and execute projects and programs in a timely manner and engage all stakeholders in a proactive manner; flawlessly manage customer quality issues to closure, manage customer satisfaction with product quality and technical support.

Eligibility / Qualifications
This is a 12 month fixed-term placement suitable for students currently studying a degree course in relevant disciplines, and is targeted at 2nd or 3rd year students enrolled in a 4 years bachelor's degree which includes a year in industry.

Having one or more of the skills below will be a strong advantage:

Marketing and Sales:
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of basic PC architecture
• Ability to build and debug typical PC hardware, install and debug typical PC operating systems including both Microsoft Windows and various distributions of Linux
• Ability to do circuit designs using large scale integration components, familiarity with configuration of complex devices at register level
• Ability to program in assembly language for X86 processors
• Ability to program in either C or C++, detailed knowledge of communication protocols such as TCP/IP
• Ability to debug electronic circuits using typical debug tools such as oscilloscope, logic analyzer etc
• Project management and implementation

Soft Skills:

• Ability to quickly learn about new products and technologies
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
• Capable of working unsupervised by prioritizing work and focusing on meeting agreed objectives in required timeframe
• Ability to integrate quickly with existing team so that maximum contribution to team goals can be quickly achieved

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria

Participating Institutions
Intel® Corporation, Lagos, Nigeria.

Intel Corporation has its global headquarters at Santa Clara, California, USA

Fields of study / Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Supporting customers with Quality and/or Reliability issues or concerns, including information requests.
• Working on several improvement projects, including customer improvement projects as well as internal improvement projects, such as tools development (programming skills would be an advantage).
• Support for our 1country project and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth program implementation and delivery.
• Assisting with ‘Keeping The Business Running’ and generally assisting the team in program delivery and implementation.

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
Fixed term of twelve (12) months

Internship benefits
In this position, you will be working with the team in the delivery of customer support in the area of focus - such as our consumers/1st time buyers program as well engineering support for customers in Nigeria and West Africa (Ghana) region.

The customer support consists of both reactive issue resolution and pro-active improvement projects.

Method of Application
Before applying, see the eligibility criteria above.

Then visit the official website (link to it is below), and select "Apply Online" to apply for this specific post. You can also use the "Add to My Job Cart" button to add it to your job cart and apply later.

DEADLINES:
The Posting Date for this Internship was December 12, 2013. Apply On or Before January 18 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
Intel's Sales and Marketing group provides world-class support at the OEM, developer and end-user levels. In addition, the group is involved in Internet and e-Commerce strategies, as well as the execution of worldwide Intel® architecture branded product strategies.

Intel's expanding breadth of products and recent acquisitions are providing vast opportunities in Sales and Marketing now and in the future for both the technical and business-oriented.

Intel Corporation is an American multinational semiconductor chip maker corporation headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Intel is the world's largest and highest valued semiconductor chip maker, based on revenue.

Application Deadline: 18 January 2014
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Nigerians)

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The Elings Prize Fellowships in Experimental Science for Potential Postdoctoral Researchers

Elings Prize Fellowships in Experimental Science

Course(s) Offered: Sciences, Engineering
Course Level: Graduate (postdoc, fellowships)
Provider: California Nanosystems Institute
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI) at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for the Elings Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in experimental nanoscience.

Successful applicants will work with, and receive partial support from, experimentalists on the CNSI faculty; applications must be coordinated with the relevant faculty supervisor(s).

Fellowship recipients must have completed a Ph.D. in science or engineering prior to their arrival at CNSI.

Eligibility
All applicants must be potential postdoctoral researchers who intend to perform their research at UCSB under the direction of a CNSI faculty member. Current UCSB graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are not eligible to participate in this competition.

Graduate Students who will have obtained their PhDs prior to the submission deadline date (see below) are encouraged to apply for the current competition.

Eligible groups
Male and female citizens of ALL countries may apply. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Participating Institutions
California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UC Santa Barbara; University of California, Santa Barbara. USA

Fields of study
Eligible research can be in any area of the physical sciences, biology, or engineering.

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
It will be for two years, renewable for a third

Scholarship benefits
The fellowships provide a salary of $60,000/yr for two years, renewable for a third, along with benefits and research funds.

Successful applicants will work with, and receive partial support from, experimentalists on the CNSI faculty; applications must be coordinated with the relevant faculty supervisor(s).

Method of Application
Only applications submitted online will be considered in the application review process. All application materials including letters of recommendation and research plans are due by the published application deadline. A letter of recommendation may be submitted by the proposed advisor.

Applications must include:

1. A cover letter summarizing the applicant's background, indicating the area of proposed research, and listing the experimental group(s) with which the research will be pursued.
2. A complete curriculum vitae of the applicant's educational and professional experience, listing all publications.
3. A one-page research summary, to be completed in coordination with the proposed faculty supervisor.
4. Three supporting letters of recommendation to be submitted by the recommenders directly through the fellowship website at: https://fellow.cnsi.ucsb.edu/. Recommenders may submit their letters online only. When the names and email addresses of the recommenders are entered into the online application, they will receive a message instructing them how to electronically submit their recommendations.

Experimental Groups:
Applicants must indicate in their cover letter the experimental group(s) with whom they would be interested in working; prior contact with potential experimental advisors is mandatory. An alphabetical list of the faculty may be found on the CNSI Faculty page. Collaborative research projects are highly encouraged.

To apply, visit the official website of the CNSI (link to it is below), and click on the 'APPLY NOW' button.

DEADLINE:
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
Note that finalists for the fellowships will be notified in March, with final selection soon afterwards.

Fellowship recipients must have completed a Ph.D. in science or engineering prior to their arrival at CNSI.

The University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of California at Los Angeles have joined to build the California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI) which will facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to develop the information, biomedical and manufacturing technologies that will dominate science and economy in the 21st century.

Contact
Email inquiries can be sent to: elingsfellowships@cnsi.ucsb.edu

California NanoSystems Institute
University of California, Santa Barbara,
Santa Barbara CA 93106-6105

Application Deadline: January 31, 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships for 1,000 Undergraduate, Masters and PhD Students Worldwide

Heinrich Boll Foundation (H.B.F) Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate (masters, PhD)
Provider: Heinrich Boll Foundation
Country to Study in: Germany, Switzerland, EU member states

Scholarship Description
Every year, the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships (the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships) to approximately 1,000 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subject courses and nationalities.

These students are those who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschulen’), or universities of the arts (‘Kunsthochschulen’).

The Foundation campaigns for gender democracy, social emancipation, and equality between women and men. It is also committed to equality and social participation for cultural and ethnic minorities.

Eligibility
The following general requirements apply to international student applicants (except EU citizens) who wish to study in Germany:

• You must be enrolled at a state-recognized university or college (e.g. Fachhochschule) in Germany at the time the scholarship payments begin.
• You should provide proof that you have already graduated with an initial professional qualification. This programme mainly supports students aiming for a Masters degree.
• You need a good knowledge of German, and require you provide proof of your proficiency. Please note that the selection workshop (interviews, group discussions) will normally be in German. Exceptions (interview in English) are, however, possible.
• Unfortunately, the current guidelines specify that the foundation cannot support foreign scholarship holders for stays abroad in third countries for more than four weeks.
• You should definitely apply for a scholarship before the start of your studies, in order to ensure long-term support and cooperation.
• The Heinrich Böll Foundation cannot award you a scholarship, if you are studying for a one-year Masters degree and were not previously supported by the foundation.
• Applications are possible before you begin your study programme or within the first three semesters.
• Applicants must provide proof that they have been accepted as a doctoral student by an institution of higher education in Germany or an EU country (for doctoral scholarship).

For more on the eligibility criteria for all levels of scholars - undergraduate, masters and PhD - please visit the official website (link to it is below).

Selection Criteria:
The Foundation expects its scholarship recipients to have excellent academic records, to be socially and politically engaged, and to have an active interest in the basic values of the foundation: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self determination and justice.

Eligible Groups
Citizens from all over the world.

In addition to German students, the Foundation supports young people from many other countries, in particular countries in Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The Foundation promotes women, particularly in subjects where they are traditionally under-represented. It promotes ethnic minorities, and very much welcomes applicants from non-academic family backgrounds.

Participating Institution(s)
All state or state-recognized institutions of higher education (university, college or equivalent) in Germany, Switzerland or member states of the EU.

Field(s) of study
All courses and subjects are supported.
(Selected priority fields include: Humanities and Social Science, Fine Arts and Cultural Studies, Economics, Law, Engineering, Media Science and Natural Science).

Having in the past awarded scholarships mainly to students of the humanities, social sciences, art, and culture, the foundation is now, in addition, particularly interested in students of economics, law, engineering, science, mathematics, and journalism.

Number of awards
Approximately 1,000 (around 950 scholarships) are given every year - about 5/6 of them go to undergraduates and graduates and 1/6 to PhD students.

The specific number have not been made public, you may inquire this from the Scholarship Provider.

Sponsorship duration
This award cover the complete duration of the undergraduate, Masters or Doctoral programme

Scholarship benefits
The Foundation awards complete scholarships to students. You may want to inquire the specifics from the provider.

Method of Application
The application process, including the application form, will be completed ONLINE; additional application documents will be submitted as PDF. You may visit the application portal (usually available from mid-July on www.boell.de/studienwerk).

Please upload your documents as early as possible, as the system can become overloaded in the final days before the deadline. This will help avoid any technical problems which can be caused by increased demand.

The foundation only accepts online applications. The application portal will be opened about 6 weeks before the application deadlines.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details on eligibility, application procedures and other relevant details. It is also essential that you read the "Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship Brochure" (also found on the official website).

DEADLINES:
The foundation holds the application process twice a year. Thus there are two application deadlines each year - early March and early September.

2015 Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships will open on 20 January 2015 to international students around the world. Next deadline is 3 March 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany. The scholarships are towards a Masters or PhD Degree in any approved field of study at participating German and non-German Universities.

Decisions on the awarding of scholarships will be taken by the Selection Committee, consisting of experienced university lecturers, experts from a variety of professional backgrounds in politics, economics, and society, active members of the Green network, alumni, current scholarship holders, and the staff of the Scholarship Department.

Successful applicants commence their scholarships approximately six months later (after the deadlines). However, the deadlines and dates listed may be liable to change.

Application Deadline: 3 March 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Baker Hughes Engineering and Sciences Internship for Nigerian Undergraduate and Masters Students

Baker Hughes Internships

Course(s) Offered: Engineering, Sciences
Course Level: Internship training
Provider: Baker Hughes
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Internship Description
Baker Hughes offers exciting internship opportunities for university candidates currently studying for a qualification in Engineering or Sciences.

If you are pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree and looking for valuable work experience with a world-leading company, consider a challenging internship at Baker Hughes.

Current vacancies are as below:
Job Title: Engineering Internship
Job Number: 1423838
Location: Nigeria, Port Harcourt
Employment Status: Intern

Eligibility
Essential Qualifications/Requirements:
For our internship opportunities we are seeking penultimate year students who:

• Are currently enrolled in a minimum 4-year Bachelor s or Master s at the time of their internship, in a relevant technical discipline
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent, e.g. 2nd upper/ WAM 60 and above)
• Have English language proficiency (this may be assessed as part of the selection process)
• Are involved in extracurricular activities in university

If you are successful in your application, regardless of the business area you are allocated, you will be expected to share Baker Hughes commitment to our Core Values: Integrity, Performance, Teamwork and Learning.

This means you will need to demonstrate the following attitudes and behaviors:

• You are eager to develop yourself within the workplace,
• You can successfully work in a team and can build collaborative relationships,
• You successfully apply your learning from your academic study.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria

Participating Institutions
All accredited institutions of higher learning in Nigeria

Fields of study
Interns work under direct supervision of an experienced Baker Hughes staff to assist in the day-to-day operations and tasks in accordance with our Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) operational practices and procedures.

Number of awards
Not specified

Internship duration
Please inquire from the employer

Internship benefits
There is the real opportunity for successful interns to be employed by Baker Hughes before graduating. Baker Hughes offers a wide range of structured graduate training programs allowing our engineers to rapidly gain knowledge and experience in their area of expertise. This, combined with increased exposure in our organization, help develop our engineers in order to develop new tools or processes that will enable the company and industry to grow in future.

While the type of work will vary from location and product line, the internship provides a great opportunity to complement your academic preparation with direct, hands-on experience in one of our facilities. In addition, it provides fundamental understanding of our company and builds the necessary knowledge, business sense and teamwork ability to prepare yourself for your future career.

Depending on the actual internship placement, you may learn how to develop, design, manufacture and assemble our products.

We are always looking for bright graduates with fresh ideas who will help us to find novel ways to solve our customers complex technical problems.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online.

It is important to visit the official application website (link to it is provided below) for complete information on how to apply.

DEADLINES:
The advertised application closing date is 31st January, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
The dates for internships are expected to be between the following dates: 1st June till 25th July, 2015.

Baker Hughes serves the worldwide oil and natural gas industry with reservoir consulting and products and services for drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production. We are a leading provider for high-performance technology that creates value from oil and gas reservoirs.

Virtually every product and service we provide is designed to lower costs, reduce risk or improve productivity during activities directly related to hydrocarbon extraction, advancing reservoir performance.

Baker Hughes operates in over 90 countries serving independent, international and national oil companies. Our service network is organized into 21 Geomarkets operating in 9 regions and 2 hemispheres. Region and Geomarket management teams work to understand customer needs and coordinate delivery of individual products and comprehensive service solutions that include the right Baker Hughes technologies for the project.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Nigerians)

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SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students

SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Program

Course(s) Offered: Only relevant fields
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: SPDC
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) in conjunction with 3 leading world-class institutions are delighted to announce the continuation of the SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for the 2015/2016 academic session.

This is an overseas scholarship programme that gives 10 places to candidates from SPDC’s operational areas to study for postgraduate qualifications at three top British institutions.

The objectives of the scheme are to give talented students from the three Niger Delta states (Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers) an opportunity to further their education at prestigious universities in the UK. The scholarships are offered in fields of study that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.

Eligibility
The competition for scholarship will be intense and applicant must:

• Display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
• Display high proficiency in English language, i.e. at least 6.5 in the international English Language Testing Scheme and meet the university’s language requirement;
• Be between 21-28 years by 30th September 2015;
• Be indigenes of Bayelsa, Delta or Rivers States, provide documentary evidence therefore and currently reside in Nigeria.
• Intend to return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study;
• Have obtained a degree or at least equivalent standard to a UK Upper second Class (Honours Degree);
• Have confirmed admission into any of the specified courses (listed below);
• Be neither a current nor former employee (who has left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC or the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Wider Perspectives Limited, or current employee's relatives;
• Not previously have studied in the UK or other developed country.

Selection criteria:
Candidates must have gained admission to study at any of the participating universities in one of the qualifying courses

Eligible groups
Nigerian students from Bayelsa, Delta or Rivers States

Participating Institutions
Studies are in partnership with three internationally recognised universities in the United Kingdom (UK) - Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds (i.e. Leeds University).

Fields of study
The eligible MSc courses are as follows:

1. Imperial College London:
   
   • Petroleum Engineering, 
   • Petroleum Geoscience, 
   • Petroleum Geophysics, 
   • Engineering Geology.
2. University College London:
   
   • Chemical / Process Engineering, 
   • Mechanical Engineering, 
   • Civil Engineering.
3. University of Leeds:
   
   • Exploration Geophysics, 
   • Electronic/Electrical Engineering.

Number of awards
For the academic year commencing September 2015, SPDC will award up to ten scholarships.

In the five years of this programme, 50 students have so far benefited from the opportunity to study at top rated Universities in the UK on an all expenses paid scholarship.

Sponsorship duration
Scholarships will be awarded for one-year post-graduate studies in any of the eligible courses

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only. Please note that the stipends are based on the British Council Annual Rates and are limited to this.

Compulsory field trip costs will be covered, but this will be by prior agreement and limited to essential compulsory items only.

Method of Application
Apply for admission to study one of the qualifying courses at any of the participating universities. Application forms for the scholarship will be available ONLY through the participating universities following an offer of admission.

The universities will process all eligible applications and nominate candidates for initial interview which will be followed by attendance at a final interview for selected candidates.

Completed application forms must reach participating universities by a deadline which will be advised.

DEADLINES:
Completed application forms must reach participating universities no later than January 23, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
The list of supported courses is subject to amendment annually, and candidates should check with the individual universities (via links below), or enquire at the email address below.

Scholarship application forms will be available only through relevant participating University following admission. Nominated applicants will be interviewed before final selection.

APPLYING TO THE PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS (Optional information):

1. How to Apply for an SPDC Niger Delta-Imperial College Postgraduate Scholarship
In order to be considered for the scholarship, candidates must apply to study on one of the three eligible programmes through the standard Imperial College admission procedure by 23 January 2015.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by the department and advised to complete a scholarship application form.

For more, visit Imperial College London SPDC Scholarship page.

2. How to Apply for an SPDC Niger Delta-University College London Postgraduate Scholarship
You must separately apply for admission to UCL for one of the eligible programmes through the standard admissions procedure. Priority for the scholarship will be given to those who have been given an offer of a place on an eligible programme by Friday, 23 January 2015.
Candidates must download and complete the SPDC application form (Word format or Adobe PDF format), and submit completed application forms to studentfunding@ucl.ac.uk.

For more, visit University College London SPDC Scholarship page.

3. How to Apply for an SPDC Niger Delta-University of Leeds Postgraduate Scholarship
Applicants MUST first submit a taught postgraduate study application form and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number to be eligible for an SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship. Applications without a valid University BANNER ID number will be rejected. To apply for a place on a taught postgraduate degree programme, please visit: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply.htm
Applicants must also complete an SPDC Niger Delta-University of Leeds Postgraduate Scholarship Application form (this includes details of the eligibility criteria) which can be found via the 'Leeds University' link in the paragraph below (please follow the attendant instructions). Completed scholarship application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office (email: pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk).

For more, visit Leeds University (click on 'International'. Then, select Nigeria for 'Nationality'; Taught Postgraduate for 'Level of Study'; and Any for 'Area of Study')

Contact
For further details, persons meeting the criteria may address enquires to info@nigerdeltascholar.org or through the individual universities.

Application Deadline: 23 January 2015
Open to International students: No (ONLY Nigerians)

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University of Oulu Tuition Free Scholarships for International Students

University of Oulu Tuition FREE Education

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: University of Oulu
Country to Study in: Finland

Scholarship Description
In 2013 University of Oulu, Finland offered up to 330 scholarships to international Students. However, the university will not charge tuition fees from international degree students starting their studies in the Autumn Semester 2015.

In addition, some individual Master’s programmes have their own scholarship schemes.

Eligibility
Each Master’s programme has its own specific admissions requirements. Before you start filling out the application form, make sure that you meet the requirements of the programme admissions.

The following includes the basic information on admissions requirements for Master’s courses.

• A successful applicant has obtained their first academic degree, normally a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, from an institution of higher education.
• Students who are on their last term/semester of Bachelor’s studies can apply to study for a Master’s degree. Applicants with excellent academic records can be offered a conditional study placement.
• All applicants are required to prove a high level of proficiency in English language. All programmes ask the applicant to submit documented evidence of their level of English. The approved documentation of English language proficiency include TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and the likes. Click here to learn more.
• Applicants are asked to submit documentation on their academic excellence, for example in the form of academic recommendation letters. Also other documents relating to the field of study are required.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries may apply

Participating Institutions
University of Oulu, Finland

Fields of study
The University of Oulu, Finland provide tuition free scholarships to academically talented international students in architecture, business, economics, education, engineering, and sciences.

Available masters courses include:

• Architectural Design
• Astronomy and Space Physics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Vision and Signal Processing
• Environmental Engineering
• Ecology and Population Genetics
• Economic Geology
• Education and Globalisation
• Finance
• Financial and Management Accounting
• International Business
• Learning, Education and Technology
• Magnetic Resonance in Materials
• Protein Science and Biotechnology
• Software, Systems and Services Development in Global Environment
• Synchrotron Radiation Based Science and Accelerator Physics
• Wireless Communications Engineering

Number of awards
All international degree students starting their studies in the Autumn Semester 2015 will not be charged tuition fee

Sponsorship duration
All sponsorships will last one or two years.

The scholarship is aimed at students studying for a Master’s degree in the University of Oulu two-year international Master’s programmes.

Scholarship benefits
This is a full tuition free scholarship. All tuition is waived.

Method of Application
University of Oulu partners with the University Admissions Finland for their services for the application system and the pre-processing of application documents.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) and the how to apply page for complete details on this full tuition free scholarship.

DEADLINES:
The next available application period is 15 December 2014 – 30 January 2015 and is for studies starting in September 2015. Please note that there is only one application period per year.

PLEASE NOTE:
The next available application period is for academic year 2015 – 16. Please note that there is only one application period per year.

All printed applications and the required documents have to arrive by the deadline, late applications are not considered applications.

Application Deadline: 30 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in Service Engineering for International and Developing Country Students

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in Service Engineering

Course(s) Offered: IT, Computer science/engineering
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: EU's Erasmus Mundus
Country to Study in: Several locations

Scholarship Description
The Erasmus Mundus program is a co-operation and mobility program in the field of higher education. It aims to enhance quality in European higher education and to promote intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries.

The Erasmus Mundus program supports high-quality European Masters Courses, by providing attractive grants for students from around the world.

Eligibility
There are two types of scholarships, namely the Erasmus Mundus Category A scholarship and the Erasmus Mundus Category B scholarship.

1. Category A Scholarships (incl. Window scholarships)

• Third-country nationals, eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, are citizens from all other countries other than: the 27 EU member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Nederlands, Portugal, the UK,Sweden,Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain) and the EEA-EFTA states (Norway, Lichtenstein, Iceland ).
  
  In particular, Erasmus-Mundus applicants who are not residents of any of the above countries, and who have not carried out their main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the above countries, fulfil the requirements of a third country student.

2. Category B Scholarships

• Category B scholarship is awarded to any Master student who do not fulfill the category A criteria defined above.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries are eligible as follows: CATEGORY A for Developing Country students (as defined above); and CATEGORY B for non-Developing Country students.

Participating Institutions
Participating institutions include:

1. University of Stuttgart (Germany),
2. University of Crete (Greece),
3. Tilburg University (Netherlands), and
4. Universities in any location inside/outside Europe.

Fields of study
The International Master in Service Engineering (IMSE) is a 2-year Full-time Master’s program commencing in September of every year and leading to the award of the Master of Science (MSc). The Language of Instruction is English.

Studies are especially tailored for holders of a first degree in Management, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science or Information Systems*. However, other degree holders may also apply.

Teaching Methods include group work, case discussions, action learning, business simulations, common web-based collaboration platform.

Number of awards
For Academic Year 2015-2015, approximately 9 scholarships* will be available - approximately 6 Category A scholarships* and 3 Category B scholarships* are available.

*Please note that these numbers are still provisonal as they have not been confirmed yet by Erasmus Mundus.

Sponsorship duration
Two years - the whole duration of course.

Please note that IF a students does not complete the IMSE program within two years, he/she will need to register for an additional year and pay tuition fee accordingly.

Scholarship benefits
Category A scholarships (third-country students) amounts to € 48000 for two years.
Category B scholarship amounts to € 20000 for two years.

Method of Application
The IMSE Admission Board will start the assessment of your application ONLY AFTER receiving the complete set of the following documents:

• A printed copy of the completed and signed 'Application form'
• A printed copy of the completed and signed Appendix (IMSE Appendix 2015-2015)
• All other required documents as requested in the Appendix.

Those applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship (Category A or B) must mark the corresponding box in the Appendix. Therefore no separate application for the Erasmus Mundus scholarships is needed.

Please make sure that we receive your application package before the application deadline.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) to download the 'Application form', the IMSE Appendix 2015-2015, and also for complete and detailed information on how to apply.

DEADLINES:
Application deadlines for IMSE program starting August 2014 is as follows:

• January 15, 2014: for category A and B candidates requesting an Erasmus Mundus scholarship
• April 1, 2014: for all non-EU candidates not requesting an Erasmus Mundus scholarship
• June 1, 2014: for all EU candidates not requesting an Erasmus Mundus scholarship

PLEASE NOTE:
Incomplete applications or applications that reach Erasmus Mundus after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

The IMSE program (120 ECTS) is organised in four successive phases over two years, each providing the core knowledge and further advancing the skills of the incoming students.

The phases are as follows:

• Development and monitoring of software services (University of Stuttgart)
• Analysis of service enabled business processes (University of Crete)
• Design of software services (Tilburg University)
• Thesis: Services Science Topics (any location inside/outside Europe)

Application Deadline: 15 January / 1 April / 1 June 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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PTDF Notice of Aptitude Test for 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 Overseas Scholarship Scheme

Notice of Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Aptitude Test

This is to inform all candidates that applied for the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme (MSc) that the list of shortlisted candidates for the Aptitude Test in respect of the scholarship award has been published on our website www.ptdf.gov.ng.

The APTITUDE TEST will hold in different centres across the country on Saturday December 7, 2013.

PTDF Aptitude Test Centers and Times
Notification messages with details of the aptitude test centres and times for each shortlisted candidate will be sent through Electronic Mails and SMS.

Shortlisted candidates are strongly advised to report at the centres with a print-out of the invitation emails at the times specified.

List of Shortlisted Candidates for PTDF Aptitude Test
Please visit www.ptdf.gov.ng for the list of shortlisted candidates for the APTITUDE TEST, a significant process leading to the award of PTDF Overseas Scholarship at Master’s level.

In addition, candidates can visit the Scholarship Application website, http://ptdf.cinfores.com and click on CHECK STATUS to see if they have been shortlisted for the test.

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OERL Study In India Scholarships (Academics & Sports) for Nigerian Students

OERL Study In India Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Indian Higher Institutions
Country to Study in: India

Scholarship Description
Following the success of the 2013 OERL Study in India Scholarship, Oredian Education Resources Limited (OERL) hereby announces the registration of students for the 2014 OERL Study in India Scholarship.

This registration, announced by OERL, is for 2014/2015 academic year beginning in June 2014 and in collaboration with Indian Partner Institutions.

For the 2014 academic session, there are two types of scholarships thus: Academic Based Scholarship (ABS) AND Sport Based Scholarship(SBS).

Academic Based Scholarship (ABS): The scholarship will be awarded to students based on their respective performances in the OERL study in India scholarship examination.

Sport Based Scholarship (SBS): The prospective applicants must be academically qualified for any of the available courses before applying for scholarship under SBS.

The OERL Study in India Scholarship is fully approved by the authority of the participating Indian Institutions.

Eligibility
A). ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC BASED SCHOLARSHIP (ABS)
To qualify for the ABS test, applicant must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

1. Applicant must have 5 credits in relevant subjects in WAEC, NECO OR NABTEB
2. Must be within 17-25 years of age.
3. Must be ready to undertake any of the below eligible course fields in sponsoring Institutions.
4. Should be ready to represent Nigeria in India being a good student.
5. Since the scholarship covers only tuition fee only prospective students must be financially ready to bear other cost in India.

B). SELECTION METHOD AND PROCEDURE
The scholarship exam will be conducted by National Business and Examinations Board (NABTEB). The subjects are classified into three categories as follows:

1). Science Subjects (For Engineering, Natural/ Applied Sciences)

1. Mathematics
2. Physics
3. Chemistry
4. Biology
5. Use of English & Current Affairs
6. 10 questions relating to India.

2) Art Subjects (For Arts & Humanities Courses)

1. Government
2. Economics
3. Literature in English
4. CRK/IRS
5. Use of English & Current Affairs
6. 10 questions relating to India.

3) Social Sciences (For Business Management and Accounts)

1. Mathematics
2. Commerce/Government
3. Economics
4. Accounts
5. Use of English and Current Affairs
6. 10 questions relating to India

C). ADMISSION PROCESSING
Upon the award of provisional scholarship, students will be required to commence admission processing with the sponsoring Institutions as award of provisional scholarship does not represent automatic admission and visa requirements.

D). SPORT BASED SCHOLARSHIP (SBS)
Full scholarship has been approved by two sponsors Institutions - Saint Francis De-Sales College and Loyola Academy for 30 students in the under listed Sport & Games:

1. Football
2. Basketball
3. Volleyball
4. Handball
5. Field events

The prospective applicants must be academically qualified for any of the available courses before applying for scholarship under SBS.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria

Participating Institutions
The 2014 beneficiaries of this scholarship will be admitted to any of the following Institutions:

• Dayananda Sagar Institutions Bangalore
• Saint Francis De-Sales College, Bangalore
• Loyola Academic Degree College, Hydrabad
• Vels University, Chainnia

Fields of study
Courses available for the current scholarship:

1. Nursing – B.Sc & P.B.SC (Holders of Diploma Certificate in Nursing)
2. Business Management
3. Computer Application
4. Microbiology
5. Physics, Maths & Computer Science
6. Maths, Electronics & Computer Science
7. Economics, Statistics & Maths
8. Accounting
9. Mass Communication
10. Computer Science & Engineering
11. Maths, Statistics & Computer Science
12. Sociology, Economics & Psychology
13. Journalism, Psychology & English
14. Electronics Technology
15. Animation Design
16. Bio-technology, Genetics & Chemistry
17. Agricultural Science & Rural Development
18. Nautical Science
19. Marine Engineering
20. Higher National Diploma in Nautical Science
21. Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering
22. Aeronautical Engineering
23. Electronics & Communication Engineering
24. Chemical Engineering
25. Hospital Administration
26. Medical Electronics
27. Automobile Engineering
28. Telecommunication Engineering
29. Construction Technology & Management
30. Pharmacy
31. Information Science & Engineering
32. Mechanical Engineering
33. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
34. Civil Engineering

Number of awards
Not specified for the current session.
For 2013, a total of 150 scholarship slots were awarded.

Sponsorship duration
See 'Scholarship benefits' below

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship, which is worth $150,000 for tuition fee only, will be available and is distributed to beneficiaries in various courses as provided by the approving Institutions. Scholarship to be awarded covers tuition fee only while students are to take care of other expenses.

For the two types of scholarships in the 2014/2015 academic session:
1). Academic Based Scholarship (ABS): ABS are of three categories as follows:

• Full Scholarship: This scholarship covers the fee of 3 years or 4 years degree programme. Students are expected to score a minimum of 80% and above aggregate in the scholarship exam.
• Two years scholarship: This covers the tuition fee for two years of any 3 years degree course of study. Prospective winners in this category are expected to at least score 50% in the scholarship exam.
• One year scholarship: This covers only one year tuition fee of a three years academic programme. Students are expected to score at least 40% in the scholarship exam.

2). Sport Based Scholarship (SBS)
Full scholarship has been approved by two sponsor Institutions- Saint Francis De-Sales College and Loyola Academy for 30 students in the above listed Sport & Games (see 'D' under 'Eligibility' above).

Method of Application
APPLICATION FEES
To apply for this scholarship, interested candidates are required to follow these simple steps:
Interested Nigerian students who wish to benefit from this opportunity are to pay examination fee (which cover scholarship application, examination materials, centre, study in India Orientation Seminar) of N5, 775 (Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-Five Naira only).

SBS APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicant must not be more than 25 years old and must indicate course of interest. Also while all applicants will be made to demonstrate ability and fitness, they will equally be examined by competent professional in their chosen sport.

The SBS full scholarship covers only tuition fee for the duration of the programme.
Applicants for SBS will not write the OERL Scholarship exams but bears all related costs of fitness determinations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Payment of N5, 775 (Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-Five Naira only). to:
Oredian Education Resources Limited (Guaranty Trust Bank) GTB Account No. 0016849816

1. Download the OERL Scholarship Application Form from the download section of the official website (link to it is below).
2. Fill the Application Form and scan the filled Form to schapp@oredianeducation.com along with the evidence of payment.

DEADLINES:
OERL 2014 Scholarship Timetable

1. Sales of Scholarship Form: 11th November – 31st December 2013
2. Examination Date: 18th January 2014
3. Release of Result: 3rd February 2014
4. Interview Date: 10th February 2014
5. Admission Processing: 3rd March – 31st March 2014
6. Documentation & Visa Processing: 1st April – 30th April 2014
7. Student Departure to India: June 2014

PLEASE NOTE:
Examination Date & Center:
The scholarship examination will take place on 18th January 2014 at Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Kaduna, Akwa, Warri, Jos and Ado Ekiti. Examination centre will be communicated to the students a week before the exam.

Scholarship Study Materials:
Candidates who successfully apply for 2014 scholarship will be provided with free 2012 and 2013 past scholarship question papers and answers to prepare for the exam.

Application Deadline: 31 December 2013
Open to International students: No(ONLY Nigerians)

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Eiffel Excellence Scholarships for International Students

Eiffel Excellence Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Sciences, Economics & Management, Law & Political science
Course Level: Graduate (masters, PhD)
Provider: EGIDE
Country to Study in: France

Scholarship Description
The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs launched the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme in January 1999 as a tool to support French higher education institutions to attract the best foreign students for master’s and PhD degree programs.

It helps to train future foreign policy makers, from the private and public sectors, in education priority areas, and encourage applications from students from developing, emerging and industrialized countries to obtain a master’s and a doctorate in relevant courses.

The programme focuses on three key subject areas of sciences, economics and management, law and political science. The courses undertaken in France will help them to obtain positions of responsibility in the public and private sectors.

The Eiffel excellence program offers two components: (1) A Master component which helps fund a master level degree course from 12 to 36 months and (2) A Ph.D. component to fund mobility programs for 10 months under a thesis joint supervision or co-tutorship (preferably for the second doctoral year).

Eligibility
The scholarships are aimed at overseas students whose talents and abilities have been recognized by French higher education establishments wishing to attract them to pursue their studies. The following are eligible:

• Nationality: This program is for candidates of foreign nationality. Binational candidates, one of which nationality is French, are not eligible.
• Age: for programs leading to a master’s degree level, applicants must be at most 30 years old at the date of the selection committee, that is to say, born after 07/03/1983; for PhD applicants, candidates must be aged at most 35 years old on the date of the selection committee, that is to say, born after 03.07.1978.
• Origin of applications: Only applications sent by the French institutions are admissible. The latter undertake to enroll laureates in the training for which they were selected. Applications sent by other means are not receivable. In addition, a candidate nominated by more than one institution will see his application rejected.
• The training involved: Eligible candidates are likely to incorporate a training course of master level attested by a diploma, including engineering school, and PhD candidates. The French trainings relocated abroad are not affected, fellows, non doctoral, having to perform at least 75% of their studies in France.
• Concurrent scholarships: Foreign students already receiving a scholarship from the French government for another program at the time of filing the application are not eligible, even if it is a scholarship that supports social coverage.
• For Eiffel Doctoral Scholarship: an applicant who has already received an Eiffel scholarship under his PhD may not represent his candidacy again.
• For Eiffel Master Scholarship: a candidate whose folder was not selected may not represent its application in the following years, even if they change their field of study.
• Language level: institutions that screen non-francophone candidates must ensure that their language level is in line with the level required by the training course.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (EXCEPT France)

Participating Institution(s)
All centres of higher education, including universities and academic institutions, in France

Field(s) of Study
The areas of study concerned by the Eiffel scholarships are:

• Sciences: Masters level (engineering sciences), PhD level (sciences in a broader sense -- engineering sciences, exact sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and life sciences, nano- and bio-technology, earth and environmental sciences and information and communication sciences and technology)
• Economics and Management
• Law and Political sciences

Sponsorship duration
Master level courses: Maximum duration of 12 months when registering for M2, a maximum of 24 months when registering for M1 and maximum duration of 36 months when registering for an engineering science diploma.

PhD level courses: Maximum duration of 10 months. No language classes are offered for scientific and economic disciplines.

Scholarship benefits
The Eiffel programme does not cover tuition fees, though the higher education centres concerned are invited to apply the best possible financial conditions to Eiffel scholarship-holders. Enrolment fees at state-run higher education centres are waived for students on French government scholarship programmes such as this.

Master courses: Eiffel scholarship-holders receive a monthly grant allowance of 1,181 Euros (current applicable rate) for €1,031 of maintenance allowance and €150 of monthly compensation. In addition, the programme covers various expenses including return travel, health insurance and cultural activities. Scholarship-holders may also benefit from an additional accommodation allowance.

PhD courses: Eiffel PhD scholarship-holders receive a monthly allowance of 1,400 Euros (current applicable rate) with additional allowances for one international return trip (only one return trip will be reimbursed for law and political science students who undertake several stays in France), health insurance and cultural activities. Scholarship-holders may also benefit from an additional accommodation allowance.

See the complete information on what is included in the scholarship.

Method of Application
EIFFEL scholarship applications are submitted by French Higher Education Institutions. Applications are not accepted from students themselves, or from non-French institutions.

French higher education establishments shortlists the best overseas students whom they wish to enroll in their courses for Eiffel scholarships. You must meet the admission requirements of the French Institution in order to be considered.

So to apply for the scholarship, you need to apply to a French higher institution and indicate that you wish to be nominated for the scholarship. You must read the Eiffel Program Guide and also visit the official website (link to it is found below) to access the Online Application Form and other detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

DEADLINE:
The next deadline for applications is 8 January 2014. Application deadline to participating French Institutions may be earlier than this. It is advisable to apply to the school of your choice earlier than the stated deadline so that they can include you in their nomination.

PLEASE NOTE:
Only foreign nationals are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the French Government. In the case of dual nationality applicants, those with French nationality are ineligible.

Applications from students currently studying outside France will be given priority over those from students already studying in France.

You may want to Contact EGIDE.

Application Deadline: 8 January 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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eHealth Graduate Internship and Training Program for Home and International Students, Recent graduates, and NYSC students

eHealth Graduate Internship and Training Program

Course(s) Offered: Software Engineering
Course Level: Internship, Training, Reseach
Provider: eHealth Nigeria
Country to Study in: Online, Nigeria

Scholarship Description
Are you interested in joining our team but lack the required experience?

eHealth Nigeria regularly accepts students, recent graduates, and NYSC students from around Nigeria to be trained in the skills they need to be successful Software Engineers.

We also accept international students looking to get field experience as well as increase their technical skills.

Distance Internships:
Are you a student outside of Nigeria and not able to take time off but still want to get the skills and experience working with eHealth Nigeria?

We have “distance internships” that focus mostly on programming but can include research and project development as well.

Eligibility
All Nigeria interns/trainees must commit to working with us for at least 9 months and International Students must commit to at least 3 months of work.

Interns must complete weekly and monthly learning goals and projects to continue in the position. Must be able to work in Kano, minimum 4 days a week, during normal business hours.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country (including Nigeria) may apply

Participating Institutions
eHealth Nigeria.

eHealth and Information Systems Africa, Inc. is a California, USA Public Service Corporation. We have offices based in California, USA, and Kano, Nigeria.

Fields of study
Interns must complete weekly and monthly learning goals and projects to continue in the position. Must be able to work in Kano, minimum 4 days a week, during normal business hours.

Number of awards
eHealth does not take in any specified number of applicants. Qualified interns and/or trainees are taken in for as many spaces as are available.

Sponsorship duration
Inquire from the providers

Scholarship benefits
Both Nigeria interns/trainees and International Students will receive an allowance to cover some travel and living costs.

Internships have the potential to turn into full-time, salaried positions for those with EXCELLENT skills, knowledge, and work ethic.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official website via the link below to apply, as applications are accepted all year round.

DEADLINES:
There is no application closing date. Interested applicants may apply anytime All Year round.

PLEASE NOTE:
eHealth Africa utilizes appropriate technology to effectively design, implement, manage, and evaluate health projects.

The group is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems. We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information, streamline clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes.

Accurate health data will provide NGO’s, hospitals, and donor agencies with access to timely health system indicators needed to evaluate their health interventions and respond to critical public health needs.

We bring about positive change by harnessing the potential of technology, valuing the power and knowledge of local people, and maintaining a sharp focus on the health worker.

Contact
US Office: 17971 Santa Clara Ave; Santa Ana, CA 92705; info@ehealthafrica.org.
Nigeria Office: 25 Race Course Road; 2nd Floor, Kano, Nigeria.

Application Deadline: Ongoing / Rolling
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Facebook Fellowship Award and Internships for International Graduate Students

Facebook Fellowship Award

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Graduate (PhD Fellowship)
Provider: Facebook Inc.
Country to Study in: Any country (excluding US embargoed countries)

Scholarship Description
Everyday Facebook confronts the most complex technical problems and believe that close relationships with the academic community will enable address many of these problems at a fundamental level and solve them.

As part of it’s ongoing commitment to academic relationships, Facebook is pleased to announce this extended two year Facebook Fellowship program to support graduate students in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 academic years.

The Facebook Fellowship Program is open to full-time PhD students (domestic and international) enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area.

Eligibility
This Program is open to individuals who are enrolled full-time, as defined by the individual’s university, and in good standing at an appropriately accredited doctoral program focusing on a Topic or Field (whether an individual is engaged in research in a Topic or Field will be determined in Facebook’s sole discretion).

You are not eligible to participate in this Program if you are a national or legal resident of those countries in which the United States has embargoed goods (including, without limitation, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria, unless you are enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the United States or a non-embargoed country, with the exception of nationals and legal residents of Cuba, who are unconditionally ineligible to participate).

Further, the Award, or portions thereof, may be forfeited if an Award recipient does not remain enrolled with full-time status and in good standing at the same doctoral program for the entire period of the award.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (EXCEPT embargoed countries)

Participating Institutions
All accredited universities in the USA and non-embargoed countries (please see Eligibility above)

Fields of study
Full-time doctoral level study in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area. The eligible areas have been listed out below.

Eligible Areas of Research include:

• Architecture
• Data Mining
• Databases
• Distributed Systems
• Computer Vision
• Human-Computer Interaction & Social Computing
• Economics and Computation
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Networking & Operating Systems
• Programming Languages & Compilers
• Security & Privacy
• Software Engineering

Number of awards
Not specified by sponsor

Sponsorship duration
Facebook Fellowship Award has been expanded to cover two years!

Scholarship benefits
Each Facebook Fellowship includes several benefits:

• Tuition and fees will be paid for the academic year(s)
• $37,000 yearly grant
• Paid visit to Facebook HQ to present your research
• Opportunity for paid internship

Method of Application
To apply, eligible individuals must submit the following materials (collectively, “Application”) to Facebook, or email a Word or PDF file of the Application to facebookfellowship@fb.com with the subject line “Fellowship Program Application”:

• Curriculum Vitae (“CV”): Your Application must include your CV, which should detail prior relevant work experience, academic record, and publication record.
• Letters of Reference: Application must include the name and contact information of two (2) people who will be providing letters of reference on behalf of the applicant. The letters of reference should address the applicant’s skills and character and why the applicant deserves to receive the Award. One (1) letter of reference must be from the applicant’s current doctoral program advisor. All letters must be submitted by the references by the Application due date.
• Research Proposal: Application must include a one (1) to two (2) page (single-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, one (1) inch margins) research proposal in your Field of study. Research proposals will be reviewed, subject to the two (2) page limit, and any page(s) submitted in excess of the two (2) page limit may not be read. Additionally, the Research Proposal must clearly identify the area of focus and applicability of anticipated research to Facebook.
• Research Area: The research proposal must address the applicant’s PhD research area. Transcript (OPTIONAL): Application may also include transcripts from any/all post-secondary educational institutions that the applicant has attended.

Required application materials:

• Research Summary
  1-2 page research summary, which clearly identifies the area of focus and applicability of anticipated research to Facebook.
• Resume or CV
• Two email contacts for a letter of recommendation:
  
  1. Advisor
  2. Professional reference (can be from academia or industry)

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for the complete Terms and Conditions of the Facebook Fellowship program, and also to apply.

DEADLINES:
Applications open on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 5:00pm.
Completed applications are due by Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 8:59am.
(Applications may be saved and edited up until application deadline)

Application Deadline: 6 January 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes (EXCEPT US-embargoed countries)

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Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme (PRESSID): Shortlisted Candidates for 2014/2015 Aptitude Test

Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID)

Course{s} Offered: Fields related to innovation and development
Course Level: Postgraduate
Provider: Federal Government of Nigeria (via NUC)
Country to Study in: Several countries

(21-11-2013) -- Shortlisted Candidates for the 2014/2015 Aptitude Test
The National Universities Commission and the Implementation Committee, Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID) has published the list of Shortlisted Candidates for the 2013 PRESSID Aptitude Test.

Candidates who applied for the 2014/2015 Presidential Special Scholarship (PRESSID) can now check to see if they have been shortlisted for the aptitude test.

To do this, download this document to check your name:
http://www.nuc.edu.ng/nucsite/File/Monday%20Bulletin/MB%202013/NUCPRESSID%20LISTS%20ADVERT.pdf

Source: http://www.nuc.edu.ng/pages/news_detail.asp?id=407

The PRESSID Scholarship scheme: 449 Candidates Qualify for 2013/2014 Screening Test

(14/8/2012) -- The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday said that 449 candidates met the criteria for selection for the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for innovation and development.

The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie, made the statement in Abuja when he visited Chams centre where the candidates wrote the Presidential Special Scholarship Aptitude Test. “Of the 449 candidates who are writing the test this year, we are only going to take 100 students from the best of the best,’’ he said.

According to Okojie, the scheme was part of efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 20:2020 and the Transformation Agenda “Federal Government has plans to develop a critical mass of professionals, who will serve as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and technological advancement.

“This sustainable economic development will be achieved through the sponsorship of these outstanding students for postgraduate studies in the top 25 universities in the world. “This means that it is only those candidates who are graduates of the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 academic sessions that qualify for this particular selection,’’ he said

Okojie noted that the selection was based on graduates who had obtained First Class degrees from recognised and approved universities. He said that this would be in the areas of Sciences, Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Special aspects of Biology, Nuclear Physics, Quantitative Genetics, Medical Biochemistry, Aeronautical engineering, among others.

According to him, the test would be held annually with 100 students qualifying for the scheme for innovation and development. He said once these students finished their courses, they were expected to come back with entrepreneurial skills to work.

“They will work for the system as the next generation of academics for five years after which the Federal Government would allow them to be on their own,” Okojie said. He added that opportunity, by way of allotment of 2 per cent of the scholarship seats, would be given to people with disability who hold First Class degrees.

Okojie, however, debunked the claims that the criteria used for selection was a deliberate policy to marginalise some candidates from some parts of the country. He said that the scholarship was for only students who applied and were qualified to be shortlisted for the test and stressed that the scholarship was not only for a group of people from particular states.

“That is why the membership of the committee of the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme comprises professors who made First Class from the six geopolitical zones so that there is nothing like marginalisation,” he said.

Source: Vanguard

FIRST UPDATE:- List of Shortlisted Candidates for the 2013 PRESSID Scholarship Aptitude Test

(11/08/2012) -- The Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID), has released the list of candidates short-listed for the upcoming aptitude test.

Click to view List of Shortlisted Candidates: http://www.nuc.edu.ng/nucsite/File/shortlisted-website.htm

All candidates whose names appear on the list are hereby invited to the next stage of the selection process, a computer-based test, scheduled as follows:

Venue: CHAMS PLC, 1st Avenue, Behind Federal Character Commission, Central Area, Abuja.
Date: Monday, 13 August 2012
Time: 10.00am prompt

Source: http://www.nuc.edu.ng/

UK Gates Cambridge Full-Cost Scholarships for International Graduate Students Worldwide

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Graduate (Diploma, Masters, PhD)
Provider: Gates Cambridge Trust
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship description
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are highly competitive full-cost scholarships awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK.

This award is for students who want to pursue full-time postgraduate degree study and research in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. The programme aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

Eligibility
You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

• a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
• applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study: PhD (three year research-only degree); MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree); or a one year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)
• already a student at Cambridge and want to apply for a new postgraduate course. For example, if you are studying for an MPhil you can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to do a PhD. However, if you have already started a course, you cannot apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to fund the rest of it.
• already a Gates Cambridge Scholar and want to apply for a second Scholarship. You must apply by the second, international deadline and go through the same process of departmental ranking, shortlisting and interviewing as all other candidates.

Selection criteria:
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded on the following criteria

• outstanding intellectual ability
• leadership potential
• a commitment to improving the lives of others
• a good fit between the applicant's qualifications and aspirations and the postgraduate programme at Cambridge for which they are applying

See this page to read about the scholarship’s ideal candidate.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries outside the United Kingdom

Participating Institution(s)
University of Cambridge in the UK

Fields of Study
ALL full-time postgraduate degrees offered at the University of Cambridge, UK.

While at Cambridge, Scholars pursue full range of subjects available at the University and are spread through its departments and Colleges.

Applicants may apply to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study:

• PhD (three year research-only degree); or
• MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree); or
• a one year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)

Courses which are NOT eligible for Gates Cambridge Scholarships:

• BA (undergraduate)
• BA affiliated (a second BA)
• MBBChir Clinical Studies
• Part-time degrees
• Non-degree courses
• Courses at universities other than Cambridge

Scholarship benefits
A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge.

Core components:
The core funding consists of:

• the University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate rate*
• a maintenance allowance for a single student (£13,500 for 12 months at the 2015-14 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months)
• one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
• inbound visa costs

Discretionary components:
The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:

• Family allowance - up to £7,775 for a first child and up to £1,200 for a second child. No funding is provided for a partner.
• Conference attendance - up to £500 a year if you are presenting.
• Fieldwork - you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD.
• Some fourth year funding for PhD Scholars may be provided - but the termly maintenance allowance reduces per term for up to a year**
• Hardship funding - if there are unforeseen difficulties

Visit official website for complete information on value of benefits

Method of Application
A citizen of any country outside the UK may apply. Scholarships are available for a postgraduate degree in any subject at the University of Cambridge only - it is not possible to study at any other university.
Gates Cambridge does not admit or place scholars - all applications must be made through the University of Cambridge; AND One application form for postgraduate admission and a Scholarship.

If eligible to apply, you will need to submit the one application pack for both admission to a postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The University decides who to admit and Gates Cambridge decides who is offered the Scholarship.

For a Standard Application (via the Graduate Admissions Office), you may apply here: Apply now for postgraduate admission and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. For full and complete information on applying and selection, read this entire section.

DEADLINES:
There are two application rounds: Round 1 -- US citizens normally resident in the USA; AND Round 2 -- citizens of all countries other than the USA (except the United Kingdom) and US citizens normally resident outside the USA.

You are advised to begin your application as early as possible and not wait until the deadline. The next application round opens on 1 September 2014 for entry in October 2015.

Scholarship deadlines for Round 1 (US citizens based in the USA) is 15 October 2014; AND for Round 2 (all other eligible candidates) is 3 December 2014.

For year round timetables and application deadlines, see the Deadline Page.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details on how to apply.

PLEASE NOTE:
Interviews are held in the USA in early February for Round 1 candidates AND in Cambridge in late March for Round 2 candidates. If you are unable to attend in person you will be interviewed by Skype or phone. You will be told within a week of the interview whether you have been successful.

Established in 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge, the Gates Cambridge Scholarships are one of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world.

The Gates Cambridge Trust, also established in October 2000, is regulated by the Higher Education Funding Council in England via the University of Cambridge.

Contact
Inquiries? See the Frequently Asked Questions: Gates Cambridge Scholarship FAQ.
You may also contact the Trust by completing this enquiry form. This is the best way to contact the Trust and the Trust aims to answer your enquiry as soon as possible.

Application Deadline: 3 December 2014 (non-U.S.)
Open to International Applicants: Yes (EXCEPT UK citizens)

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