Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship Award for Science Students

Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship Award

Course(s) Offered: Sciences (Environmental & Health)
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: CEHA
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The California Environmental Health Association (CEHA) Awards Committee is tasked with overseeing the distribution of recognition awards and scholarships.

One of these awards, the Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship, is available on an annual basis to provide financial assistance to an undergraduate student interested in pursuing a degree in the sciences.

The recipient will receive a cash gift of $2,500.00 upon proof of full-time enrollment in a 4 year accredited college or university the semester/quarter following receipt of the scholarship.

Eligibility
Any student who meets the following requirements is eligible:

• Completion of a minimum of 48 semester units or equivalent, including a minimum of 12 semester units in science or equivalent, prior to application deadline
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale
• Intention to pursue a degree and career in science, preference will be given to Environmental Health
• Must be a permanent legal resident of California

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country or of the USA who are permanent legal residents of California

Participating Institutions
California Environmental Health Association (CEHA), Los Angeles, California (CA), United States; AND
Any accredited 4 year college or university.

Fields of study
Undergraduate level degree courses in the sciences (with a preference for Environmental Health)

Number of awards
Not specified, but probably one award will be given out

Sponsorship duration
This scholarship is available on an annual basis

Scholarship benefits
A cash gift of $2,500.00 will be awarded the successful applicant

Method of Application
Applications are to be submitted to the CEHA Awards Committee, postmarked or electronically submitted no later than the deadline date below.

The following must be included in the application package:

• Resume and cover letter which details the applicant’s scholastic, community, and extracurricular activities, work experience, educational goals and any experience in environmental health.
• An essay written by the applicant, not to exceed three (3) double-spaced typed pages on one of the following subjects (applicants are encouraged to include personal experience, if applicable):
  
  1. The role of public health in a community.
  2. The role of a professional organization, such as CEHA, in promoting the interests of individuals in a profession.
  3. Choose one of the following topics and explain how it is a public health challenge for a developing country: Air Pollution, Food, Hazardous Materials, Land Use Issues, Lead, Sewage Disposal, Solid Waste Disposal, or Water.
• A letter of recommendation from a college instructor/professor and a current or previous employer must be submitted before the application deadline.
• Official college transcript of all completed college course work (Copies accepted provided one official sealed transcript is received).

Mail TWO copies of the nomination package to:
CEHA Awards Committee
Julie Hobberlin
155 Georgeanne Pl.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 433-6065 (work)

Also, E-mail an electronic nomination package to: awards@ceha.org

Papers shall be written in a Word format.

Please read and follow all directions on the applications carefully. Improperly completed applications and those applications postmarked after the deadline date will be disqualified.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information about this scholarship and also on how to apply. NOTE: Scroll down on the official webpage to the link - "Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship"; then click this link to access the "Martin Smilo Undergraduate Scholarship Award Application".

DEADLINES:
The deadline to submit all completed applications or nominations is on or before February 14, 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
The submitted essay becomes the property of the California Environmental Health Association. The essay may be published in a future issue of the California Journal of Environmental Health.

The scholarship money will not be awarded until verification of full-time enrollment in an accredited 4 year college or university is provided to the CEHA Treasurer.

The CEHA Awards Committee is tasked with overseeing the distribution of recognition awards and scholarships. For the most part, award recipients must be permanent residents of California to be eligible for awards and scholarships. The CEHA awards and scholarships available may be awarded at the CEHA Annual Education Symposium each Spring.

CEHA is a non-profit association committed to providing for the professional growth and development of the environmental health professional. We are primarily an organization of volunteers dedicated to the environmental health profession, which includes the protection of public health and the environment.

Contact
If you have questions, contact the Awards Committee at: awards@ceha.org

Application Deadline: 14 February 2014
Open to International Students: No

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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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UK: University of Aberdeen West Africa Merit Scholarships for Nigerian and Ghanian students

West Africa Merit Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Arts /Social Sciences; Sciences / Medicine
Course Level: Postgraduate
Provider: University of Aberdeen
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The University of Aberdeen in Scotland, UK offers the West Africa Merit Scholarship, which funding opportunity is open to Nigerian and Ghanian students undertaking a full-time taught postgraduate programme in either the College of Arts and Social Sciences or the College of Life Sciences and Medicine.

To be eligible for this award, candidates must hold the equivalent of a First class British Honours degree from a British university or from a recognised Nigerian or Ghanian university.

Candidates must also be self-funded, and not in receipt of any financial assistance from the Nigerian or Ghanian government.

Application for the 2015 University of Aberdeen scholarship for Nigerian/Ghanaian nationals to pursue full-time taught postgraduate programme in two colleges has commenced.

Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for the 2015 West Africa Merit Scholarship:

• To be eligible for this award, candidates must hold the equivalent of a First class British Honours degree from a British university or from a recognised Nigerian university or Ghanaian university.
• Candidates must also be self-funded, and not in receipt of any financial assistance from the Nigerian or Ghanaian government.
• To be considered for the scholarship you will need to have applied to the University of Aberdeen and been offered a place starting in January or September 2015. You must also be a privately funded student, and not in receipt of any financial assistance from the Nigerian or Ghanaian Government.
• The scholarship can only be held by a student of the University commencing study in January or September 2015– it cannot be transferred to other institutions.
• Priority will be given to students who do not already have additional scholarship funding (student loans excluded) and to those who have firmly accepted either a conditional or unconditional offer for a place at the University at the time the selection committee meets.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria and Ghana ONLY may apply

Participating Institutions
University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen; Scotland, UK.

Fields of study
Beneficiaries can pursue PG programmes at either the College of Arts and Social Sciences or the College of Life Sciences and Medicine.

Number of awards
There are only 5 West Africa Merit scholarships available

Sponsorship duration
This will be a onetime tuition discount

Scholarship benefits
The West Africa Merit scholarships have a value of £2000 per award, and will be awarded in the form of a tuition fee discount.

Method of Application
To be eligible for this award, candidates must hold the equivalent of a First class British Honours degree from a British university or from a recognised Nigerian university/Ghanaian university.

A completed application form, transcript and one academic reference should be emailed or posted before the closing date for applications.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details on how to apply (which will include the "Guidelines for Applicants" and "Application Form").

DEADLINES:
All applications must be submitted no later than 7 November 2014 if you applying for the January 2015 intake, or 30 June 2015 if you are applying for the September 2015 intake.

PLEASE NOTE:
All applications for the 2015 West Africa Merit Scholarship at University of Aberdeen in United Kingdom must be submitted not later than the stated date.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2015
Open to International Applicants: No (Nigerians AND Ghanians ONLY)

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UK: Weidenfeld-Hoffman Scholarships and Leadership Programme for Developing and Emerging Countries

Weidenfeld-Hoffman Scholarships and Leadership Programme

Course(s) Offered: Int'l devpt, Geography, Environment
Course Level: Masters, PhD
Provider: ISD, University of Oxford
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme targets exceptional individuals from the transition and emerging economies of Europe's wider neighbourhood including Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Russia and Central Asia, as well as North Africa and the Middle East.

The scheme supports exceptional scholars devoting their studies and professional careers to international development or environmental management and conservation.

The Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), through the University of Oxford, offers two schemes within its Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme: the Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme and the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme. Please note that, depending on your country of ordinary residence and course choice, you may be eligible for both of the schemes.

Eligibility
You should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford in any the eligible courses.

You must be ordinarily resident in any one of the approved countries listed below. You should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed.

You should be able to demonstrate a connection between your subject of study and your longer-term career objectives, explaining how you see your professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in your country of origin or at a wider regional or international level.

Please ensure that you meet the selection criteria for your course (see the Courses page for more information).

The scholarships are open to students starting a new course. Students currently at Oxford are not eligible to apply unless they are already Weidenfeld Scholars. This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers to start in 2015-16.

Eligible groups
Eligible candidates must be ordinary residents of one of the following countries:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, FYR Macedonia, Georgia, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Mauritania, Mongolia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Western Sahara, Yemen.

Participating Institution(s)
University of Oxford, United Kingdom (School of Geography & Environment AND Department of International Development).

Fields of Study
The scheme supports studies and careers related to international development or environmental management and conservation.

These studies encompass a number of subjects offered within the University's School of Geography and Environment and Department of International Development.

The complete list of eligible courses is below:

• DPhil in Geography and Environment
• MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management
• MSc in Environmental Change and Management
• MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
• MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management
• DPhil in International Development
• MPhil in Development Studies
• MSc in Economics for Development
• MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
• MSc in Migration Studies
• MSc in Global Governance & Diplomacy

Number of Scholarships
5 offers will be awarded.

Sponsorship duration
Awards are made for the full duration of a student’s fee liability for the agreed course.

If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based upon satisfactory academic progress.

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship will cover 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £13,863).

The Leadership Programme includes:

• an annual Moral Philosophy Seminar including moderated discussions and workshops on political philosophy and leadership development;
• practical skills training in presentation, interviewing, exam and op-ed ('opposite the editorial page') writing techniques;
• a London Leadership Forum at the end of the academic year;
• engagement in the Institute for Strategic Dialogue's projects and conferences;
• organisation of an annual Weidenfeld Debate; and
• numerous networking opportunities throughout the year.

Method of Application
Apply for this scholarship at the same time as you apply to study at Oxford by selecting Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme in the Funding section of the University's graduate application form and submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course.

You must also complete a Weidenfeld Scholarships Questionnaire (see official website via link below) and upload it, together with your graduate application form, by the deadline, in order for your application to be complete.

If you do not apply in full by the deadline, you will not be considered for this scholarship, even if you have selected the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme on the graduate application form.

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

DEADLINES:
You must apply by the January deadline for your course - 23 January 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
If you do not apply in full by the deadline, you will not be considered for the scholarship, even if you have selected Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme on the Graduate Application Form.

To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship, you must be successful in being offered a place on your course after consideration of applications received by the relevant January deadline for the course.

Launched in 2007, The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme cultivates the leaders of tomorrow from transition and emerging economies by providing outstanding university graduates and young professionals and scholars with the knowledge, skills and international networks necessary to contribute optimally to public life in their countries and regions of origin and to build lasting professional linkages across cultures and continents.

The programme is managed by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), a London-based policy organization. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Oxford.

Application Deadline: 23 January 2015
Open to International students: 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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CUD Scholarships Program in Belgium for Developing Countries

CUD Scholarships Program

Course(s) Offered: Several
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters, training)
Provider: CUD, CIUF
Country to Study in: Belgium

Scholarship Description
The University Commission for Development (CUD) provides scholarships every year to international students from developing countries.

The commission implements policies on university cooperation for development, thus providing cutting-edge international trainings and courses for development.

Within the programme for international courses and training programmes, CIUF grants 150 scholarships for participation into the masters courses and 70 for participation into the training programmes. Only applicants originating in developing countries mentioned below, qualify for selection.

Eligibility
The following criteria applies for selection of holders of this scholarship:

1. Only applicants originating in developing countries, qualify for selection. To be eligible, candidates must reside and work in their country at the time of the introduction of the file.
2. ONLY the nationals of the selected countries (see above) are authorized to postulate with the CUD Scholarships.
3. At the beginning of the programme, candidates must be less than 40 years old for courses, and less than 45 years old for training programmes.
4. Candidates must be holders of a degree that is comparable to a Belgian University graduate degree (“licence”). However, for certain programmes different rules of admissibility may be defined, and these are specified hereafter, where appropriate.
5. Candidates must show professional experience of at least two years upon termination of their studies. Where candidates are holders of a postgraduate degree delivered by an university of an industrial country, they must show professional experience of at least three years upon termination of their studies.
6. Candidates must have a good knowledge of written and spoken French; for programmes organised in another language, good knowledge, in writing and speaking, of this language, is required. Moreover, the candidate will be asked to commit himself to study French in order to be able to participate in daily life in Belgium.
7. Candidates are not allowed to apply for more than one programme.

Please note that each Master’s and Training Program has its own eligibility requirements. See link below (under 'Fields of Study') for complete description of each program.

Eligible groups
You MUST be a citizen of one of the following countries:
South Africa, Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea, Haïti, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Uganda, Peru, Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, El Salvador, Senegal, Suriname, Tanzania, Palestinian territories, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Participating Institutions
Participating institutions are universities and academic institutions in Belgium.

Fields of Study
The list of International Courses and training programs can be found here. They include:

Master’s Programs

• Master in Aquaculture
• Master in Transport Management
• Master in Public Health – Guidance Health and Development
• Master in Science and Environmental Management in Developing Countries
• Master in Management of Animal and Plant Resources in Tropical Environments
• Master in Management of Natural Risks
• Master in Science and Technology of Foods
• Master in Transfusion Medicine
• European Master in Microfinance
• Master in Protecting Tropical and Subtropical Crops
• Master in International Economics and Development
• Master in Development, Environment and Societies
• Master in Public Health Methodology

Training Courses

• Internship in the Use of Information Technologies and Communication in the University Libraries
• Internship in Geographic Information System
• Internship in Management Systems Health Services – economics and resource management / planning (network A) – Management Science and Research in Health Systems (chain B)
• Methodological Stage in Supporting Innovation in Family Agriculture
• Internship in Environment and Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources

Number of awards
Every year, CIUF grants 150 scholarships for the Masters courses and 70 for the training programmes.

Scholarship benefits
Although specific details are not provided, information may be requested from the provider on the value and other inclusions covered in this award.

Method of Application
Application must be carefully completed and returned, ONLY by POST MAIL or EXPRESS MAIL, to CUD before the expiration of the deadline shown below. Note that no acknowledgement of receipt will be provided.

For detailed information on application procedures, see the official How to apply page. You may want to download the 'Application Form For A CIUF Scholarship' AND the 'Admission Form To The University' from the Application Forms webpage of the official website (link to it is below).

DEADLINES:
All applications to CIUF, which should be submitted ONLY by POST MAIL or EXPRESS MAIL, must be received on or before the 12th of February 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
For enquiries or more information, contact:
Maryvonne AUBRY at maryvonne.aubry@cud.be.

Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal monarchy in Western Europe.

Application Deadline: 12 February 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Shuttleworth Foundation’s Fellowship Program for Social Change for Countries Worldwide

Fellowship Program for social change

Course(s) Offered: Ideas (for social change)
Course Level: Fellowships
Provider: Shuttleworth Foundation Trust
Country to Study in: Any country (plus South Africa)

Scholarship Description
The Shuttleworth Foundation adopt projects and award Fellowships that carry the common focus of defending the rights of individuals in terms of information access and knowledge exchange, while providing input to policy formulation.

The Foundation funds people from all over the world regardless of gender, age, nationality or experience. We are looking for a complete picture of you and your idea.

The Foundation is at its core an experiment in open philanthropy and uses alternative funding methodologies, new technologies and collaborative ways of working to ensure that every initiative receives the best exposure and resources to succeed.

Eligibility
Who can apply

• Anyone who has an innovative idea for social change through fresh thinking that adds value in the areas of knowledge, learning and technology.
• Anyone who has a clear vision of how the world can be a better place and the contribution they can make to bringing about the change.
• The fellowship is not limited to any specific geographic location. However, applicants must be fluent in English.
• Fellowship applicants must have attained the age of majority by the date of application.

What are the conditions:

• Fellows are expected to commit 100% of their time and attention to the focus area selected for their fellowship. The fellowship aims to free up the time of the Fellow to pursue their ideas in this area. The Fellow must submit any outside work, volunteer or otherwise, that they may want to conduct whilst on a Foundation Fellowship, to the Foundation for approval.
• Fellows are required to attend the bi-annual Fellows gatherings.
• Fellows are asked to live out loud, communicating openly and actively on their ideas, projects and strategies.
• The fellowship must be taken up on 1 March or 1 September.

How are the Fellows selected:
Fellowship applications are reviewed by the Shuttleworth Foundation management team and advisors. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews.

The Foundation reserves the right not to award a fellowship if the submission does not meet the requirements.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries of the world.

Anybody from any geographic location on earth with a clear vision, fresh thinking and innovative idea for social change

Participating Institutiuons
Fellows work from where they are, with an open door to visit the Foundation’s head office in Cape Town, South Africa.

Fields of study
The Foundation offers fellowships to individuals to implement their innovative idea for social change.

We are most interested in exceptional ideas at the intersection between openness, technology, knowledge and learning. Ideas that would really move the dial on access to global knowledge, social and economic development.

The fellowship is not an academic fellowship aimed at research or academic study. Applicants should be social change agents who push boundaries and challenge accepted norms. They need not have all the answers, but should ask the right questions in a practical context.

Sponsorship duration
One year, with the possibility of renewal, based on reapplication.

Scholarship benefits
The equivalent of a year’s salary, a contribution towards expenses plus access to a travel allowance.

In addition, the Fellow will have access to potential project funding from the Foundation, who will match the Fellow’s personal investment in projects by at least ten fold.

The total grant amount will be based on the Fellow’s qualifications, experience and comparable cost of time for their skill level.

Method of Application
We invite individuals with a fresh approach to solving a social challenge, using openness, to apply to our Fellowship Program.

There are no right or wrong answers. The Foundation funds people from all over the world regardless of gender, age, nationality or experience. We are looking for a complete picture of you and your idea.

No partial applications will be considered. A full application comprises of:

• this online application form
• your application video
• your resume

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

DEADLINES:
Applications for the 1 September fellowship intake closes 1 May. Applications for the 1 March fellowship intake closes 1 November.

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

PLEASE NOTE:
No applications will be accepted via online filesharing services. No applications will be accepted via post. No hard copy applications will be accepted.

Please make sure you contact us before the deadlines and submit your full application before the 1st May and the 1st November.

The Shuttleworth Foundation is powered by a dedicated team of individuals from around the globe that are brought together with a common commitment.

The team works tirelessly, adopting projects and awarding Fellowships that carry the common focus of defending the rights of individuals.

Their combined experience in working with project administration, finances, education, open platforms and law contribute toward the Foundation being a positive driver of change.

The Foundation is at its core an experiment in open philanthropy and uses alternative funding methodologies, new technologies and collaborative ways of working to ensure that every initiative receives the best exposure and resources to succeed.

Contact
If you have specific questions about this process, or you would like to apply, please email: fellowships@shuttleworthfoundation.org

Or, you may want to fill out the online contact.

Application Deadline: Ongoing (1 May / 1 November 2015)
Open to International Students: Yes

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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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Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES) for International Postgraduate Students

Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Graduate (master's)
Provider: University of Amsterdam
Country to Study in: Netherlands

Scholarship Description
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms.

In 2014, a new prestigious scholarship programme, the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES), will be launched, targeting exceptionally talented Master’s students from outside Europe.

Eligibility
Candidates wishing to apply for an AES programme must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (Studiefinanciering; for more information please refer to www.DUO.nl). The scholarship office should be notified as soon as possible of any change in nationality, type of residence permit, and/or possible Studiefinanciering support throughout the academic year.
• Be (provisionally) admitted to an English-taught Master’s degree programme at the University of Amsterdam which is registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (CROHO; for more information refer to: www.DUO.nl).
  For more information about general application requirements, please consult the individual programme descriptions at www.uva.nl/education for Master’s study programmes taught in English.
• Be (provisionally) admitted to a Master’s programme at the UvA for the first time. AES will not be awarded to candidates who are admitted for a second Master’s programme at the UvA.
• Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations as indicated by the IND (Dutch Immigration Service).
• Be enrolled at the UvA as a full-time student for the academic year and the programme for which the scholarship is awarded. Scholarship continuation is not guaranteed when a candidate changes his or her Master’s programme.
• The candidate should not receive another scholarship for the same period of study as the AES. Notify the scholarships office when another scholarship has been awarded and accepted.

In addition to the admission requirements of the Master’s programme eligible candidates are selected on the basis of their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field as evidenced by:

• the candidate’s academic records. Students belonging to the top 10% of graduates from their class can apply;
• the academic quality of the educational institute where the undergraduate (or graduate) programme has been obtained;
• at least two letters of reference from academic staff members
• the quality of the letter of motivation (maximum 500 words) in which the candidate explains the reasons for choosing the specific Master’s programme (broader context, relevance for future career);
• a description of extracurricular activities such as participation in student commissions, international experience, sports or music at a high level or volunteer work;
• proof of English proficiency (IELS/TOEFL): TOEFL (internet-based) – overall score of 100 (with a minimum score of 22 in each of the different components), IELTS (academic) – overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components);
• the quality of the application as a whole (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

Selection criteria:
Students from any discipline belonging to the top 10% of graduates from their class may apply. Selection is on the basis of academic excellence, ambition and relevance for a student’s future career.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL non-EU/EEA countries (i.e. Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, North America, Eastern Europe and other countries)

Participating Institutions
University of Amsterdam (UvA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Fields of study
Selected Masters Programme offered in the the following faculties:

• Amsterdam Law School
• Faculty of Economics and Business
• Faculty of Science
• Graduate School of Communication
• Graduate School of Humanities
• Graduate School of Social Sciences

For more information about general application requirements, please consult the individual programme descriptions at www.uva.nl/education for Master’s study programmes taught in English.

Number of awards
The number of AES to be awarded is NOT specified

Sponsorship duration
Successful students receive a scholarship for the official duration of the programme they are enrolled in.

The AES will be for one academic year with the possibility of extension for a second year (for two-year Master’s programmes).

Scholarship benefits
The AES is a full scholarship of €25,000 (covering tuition and living expenses).

Scholarship recipients will join extracurricular activities and become part of a select community.

Method of Application
The AES scholarships are awarded by the faculties and graduate schools themselves, so application procedures vary per faculty/school. Students interested in an Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship may contact the faculty or international school offering the study programme of their choice for more information.

You must have been provisionally admitted to an eligible Masters Degree Programme at the University of Amsterdam before you can be considered for this scholarship.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) and specific faculty websites (see 'Fields of study' above) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

DEADLINES:
The application process for the 2015-2015 academic year opened in November 2013 and the deadline for applications varies per faculty but is either 15 January 2014 or 1 February 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
Students interested in an AES need to contact the faculty or international school offering the study programme of their choice for more information.

The programme you wish to apply for might set extra requirements such as academic and language requirements. Please see the faculty information on respective faculty websites (see 'Fields of study' above) for more information.

Candidates must be officially accepted into a full-time degree programme at the UvA.

The candidate must not receive a full-coverage scholarship from another organisation for the same period of study as the AES scholarship and must be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations.

The University of Amsterdam or the UvA is a public university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The University is one of two large, publicly funded research universities in the city, the other being VU University Amsterdam.

Application Deadline: 15 January / 1 February 2014
Open for International Students: Yes

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Study In Belgium: 2015 K.U. Leuven Science Scholarships for International Students

K.U. Leuven Science (Science@Leuven) Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Sciences
Course Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
Provider: Science@Leuven Fund
Country to Study in: Belgium

Scholarship Description
The Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven and its Alumni Association Science@Leuven are proud to announce the Science@Leuven Scholarship.

Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven are invited to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet and prove the following requirements:

• the applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before,
• the applicants have a bachelor degree from a foreign university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for,
• the applicants can prove having had excellent study results during their former training,
• the applicants can prove a very strong knowledge of English,
• the applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven
• the applicants are willing to act as an ambassador for the programme.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (EXCEPT EEA students, including Belgians, i.e. International/non-EEA students)

Participating Institution(s)
Faculty of Science, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium 

Fields of study
Any International Master Programme under the Faculty of Science at K.U. Leuven:

• Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Master of Biology
• Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
• Master of Chemistry
• Master of Geography
• Master of Mathematics
• Master of Physics
• Master of Statistics
• Interuniversity Master of Geology

Number of awards
Not specified by provider

Sponsorship duration
Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes. The scholarship for the second master year will be only be continued for students having had outstanding results the first master year.

Scholarship benefits
The amount of the scholarship can be up to 8.000 Euro for 1 year. The Board of the Science@Leuven Fund will decide exactly how much a scholarship will be.

The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary.

Method of Application
Registrations for 2015/2016 session start 1 November 2014. All applicants go through the admission procedure of the Master Programme of their choice. Only students admitted to a Master Programme of the Faculty of Science are considered for this scholarship.

The application procedure include:

1. Applicants have to apply for the master programme of their choice through the 'Application Form' of the International Office.
2. The applicants note in the application form that they want to apply for the Science@Leuven Scholarship.
3. After having completed the application form of the International Office, applicants register through the website of the Scholarship. The id-account asked is the same account as on the application form of the International Office.
4. Additionally to the information required by the International Office, the applicants also upload other required information through their application form of the International Office (see the complete requirements on the official website)

Only students who have complied with all the above requirements will be considered for the Scholarship!
Students have to register both through International Office and the official website to be considered for selection.

It is IMPORTANT to visit the official website through the link provided below for complete information on this scholarship, including details of Selection Procedure, and how to apply.

DEADLINES:
Only applications that have been submitted (with the International Office and registered on the website of the scholarship) before the 31st of January will be considered for the scholarship.

The deadline for applications of non-EEA citizens for Master's programmes in English is 1 March. However, deadline is 30 September for applications of non-EEA citizens living in Belgium with a residence permit. There is no deadline for applications of international scholars and specialisation students.

PLEASE NOTE:
Only applicants registered with the International Office AND on the official website will be considered for the scholarship.

Only applicants with a complete file will be considered.

If a student is awarded the full scholarship of 8.000 Euro, it is still advisable to bring some extra money. The expenses for a full year at the KU Leuven is estimated to be about 9.000 euro.

Starting from academic year 2015-2014, academic bachelor or master programmes will be taught either at KU Leuven or at another campus. On the online application form, the campus will be indicated automatically after you select the academic programme you are applying for. Click here for more information.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2015
Open to International students: Yes

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Utrecht Excellence Scholarships for non-European International Students Worldwide

Utrecht Excellence Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors); Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund
Country to Study in: Netherlands

Scholarship Description
Each year, the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of highly talented prospective students, from non-EU/EEA countries, the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.

The funds for the scholarships come from the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship Fund, established by Utrecht University and from contributions by Utrecht University alumni.

Eligibility
The scholarship programme is highly selective. Only candidates showing the highest achievement and promise may receive a scholarship.

The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for this scholarship. The applicant should:

1. Not have the Dutch or an EU/EEA nationality;
2. Hold a non-Dutch secondary school diploma;
3. Have been admitted to an International Master’s programme within one of the Graduate Schools mentioned above, the Bachelor’s programme in Economics and Business Economics or to University College Utrecht;
4. Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree (for a Master’s programme) or secondary school diploma (for a Bachelor’s programme), or an equivalent thereof;
5. Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa;

Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means the student is not eligible for this scholarship.

Selection criteria:
Eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field of study;
2. The academic quality and results of the preceding education, as evidenced, for example, by grades, test scores, publications, letters of recommendation;
3. The quality and relevance of the motivation letter (academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation);
4. The quality and feasibility of the financial plan in the application;
5. The quality of the application itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL non-EU/EEA countries

Participating Institution(s)
Utrecht University; The Netherlands

Fields of study
International Bachelor’s programmes:

• Economics and Business Economics
• Liberal Arts & Sciences at University College Utrecht

International Master’s programmes offered by the following Graduate Schools:

• Graduate School of Geosciences
• Graduate School of Humanities
• Graduate School of Law, Economics and Governance
• Graduate School of Life Sciences
• Graduate School of Natural Sciences
• Graduate School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

NOTE that master's programmes that are not state-funded (i.e privately funded) are not eligible.

Number of awards
Approximately 55 scholarships are awarded each year.

Sponsorship duration
Selected students receive a scholarship for the duration of the degree programme, which is a maximum of two years for a Master's degree and three years for a Bachelor’s degree.

The scholarship will only be renewed for the second (and third) year if the student is making satisfactory progress towards the degree.

Scholarship benefits
Selected students are awarded a scholarship that covers the tuition fee and € 10 000 living expenses per year. However, students should be aware that the grant is not necessarily a full scholarship, and that it may be necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance study and stay completely.

As one of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands, students from abroad must prove to the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Office) that they have sufficient financial means.

Method of Application
IMPORTANT: You are to apply to the program of study of your interest to be considered for this award. It is NOT possible to apply directly to the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship.

The selection committee of the programme will review the application files for possible nominees, and select eligible candidates on the basis of the selection criteria mentioned above. The selected candidates will be offered an Utrecht Excellence Scholarship at the latest in May.

Please note that students starting their programme in February are not eligible for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarships. To apply for admission into the school, click here.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information.

DEADLINES:
Prospective Bachelor's students in Economics and Business Economics who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 April every year.

Prospective Master's students who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 December every year.

PLEASE NOTE:
The selected candidates will be offered a Utrecht Excellence Scholarship in May of the academic year.

Application Deadline: 1 April / 1 December 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Related: List of Scholarships in Netherlands for International Students

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.

Management
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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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