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HOST COMMUNITIES POST SECONDARY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AWARD FOR (OML58, ANDONI, MGBUESILARU, REBISI, RUMUOGBA & AKWA IBOM COMMUNITIES) FOR 2009/2010In line with our core value of sustainable development of host communities and as part of our corporate social responsibility, the company hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its 2009/2010 community Education Assistance Awards for post primary, post secondary and postgraduate students from our OML58, Andoni, Mgbuesilaru Rebisi, and Akwa Ibom communities in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.The NNPC/TEPNG Community Education Assistance Award is open to all duly admitted and full-time students from our host communities in secondary, tertiary and postgraduate institutions in Nigeria and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships.Application will open from the 14th of September, 2009 and will close two weeks from the date of initial media publication.Please click on Apply above to start the application. Double applications will be disqualified.NB: Inquiries on the APPLICATION PROCESS ONLY can be sent to this email address: applications@totalsdd.com
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DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service
Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)

Deadline: The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 August 2009.

What are the objectives of the programme?
This programme is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degreein disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. Inaddition, the training at German institutions of higher education should especially qualify the scholarship holders as partners in political and economic cooperation with Germany. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.
Who can apply?
The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East. Target group Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.
What is fundable?
The scholarships are (generally) for two-year Master courses at a German institution of higher education. The successful candidates will study on one of the selected Master courses listed below. The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.
The scholarship holders will study in groups and be offered special tutoring at their host institutions. Furthermore, there is the possibility of networking events for participants in different courses and their attendance at tailor-made summer-schools.
Before taking up their Master studies the scholarship holders will be placed on German courses in Germany for normally 6 months (this also applies to scholarship holders in Master courses taught in English).
DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.
Selection In addition to the study results achieved so far, the main criterion for selection is a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country.
For Master courses taught in German or in German and English, good knowledge of German (ideally at completed A 2 level at the time of application) is an advantage for being able to pass the German language test required for admission to the Master programme at the end of the six-month preparatory German course. For courses taughtin English, proof of good knowledge of English (generally a minimum of 550 TOEFL scores or equivalent) is required.
The university degree should have been obtained during the six years before the application for the scholarship. Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application.
All Master courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants at any case.
Application Application papers to be submitted include
• DAAD application form for research grants and studyscholarships (please download here);• Motivation Letter containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic / professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the programme;• Full Curriculum Vitae including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience;• Recent language certificates giving evidence of your level of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS) and if applicable in German. Please make sure to register in time for the respective tests. Fees for obtaining such certificates areconsidered as a personal career investment and will not be reimbursed.• Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employers;• Officially authenticated copies of all certificates.
Further information about the papers to be submitted is listed on the application form which can be also obtained from the Internet (www.daad.de/de/form), from the diplomatic and consular representations of the Federal Republic of Germany or from the local DAAD lecturers, Offices or Information Centres.
DAAD cannot consider incomplete applications.
Applications have to be made for one of the Master courses listed below. You can indicate a second choice from the list. Studying on a Master course not included in the list cannot be funded within this programme.
The decision on the award of scholarships will be taken by a selection committee composed of professors from the Master courses and representatives of DAAD.Deadline The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 August 2009 to the usual application address in your home country (in most cases the local DAAD or diplomatic representation).
You will find the exact address to which the application has to be submitted on the DAAD website at country specific information.
You can also ask the German diplomatic and consular representations or the DAAD representatives in your home country.
They can also provide addresses of other institutions in your country to which you could turn for information and advice.
Contact and advice
Further information can be obtained from DAAD Section 444 (public-policy@daad.de).
List of Master courses in the PPGG programme
The following Master courses are funded in the PPGG programme:
University of Duisburg-Essen, MA Development and Governance
Contact person: Ms. Verena Heuking (verena.heuking@uni-due.de)
Erfurt School of Public Policy (ESPP): Master of Public Policy,
Erfurt University
http://www.espp.de/master.html
Contact person: Mr. Kai Ahlborn, M.A. (publicpolicy-at-uni-erfurt.de)
Hertie School of Governance, Berlin:
Master of Public Policy
http://www.hertie-school.org/home.php?nav_id=1980
Contact person: Ms. Katharina Hauser (hauser-at-hertie-school.org)
University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück:
Master Managementin Non-Profit-Organizations
http://www.wiso.fh-osnabrueck.de/index.php?id=9683
Contact persons: Prof. Dr. Rolf Wortmann (r.wortmann-at-fhosnabrueck.de) and Ms. Mechthild Gerdes, M.A. (m.gerdes-at-fhosnabrueck.de)
University of Osnabrück: Master Democratic Governance andCivil Society
http://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/160_12027.html
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Roland Czada (Roland.Czada-at-Uni-Osnabrueck.de)
Please make sure to study the admission requirements of the Master courses.
The DAAD scholarship will only come into effect if you are admitted to the selected Master course. For this purpose you might be asked to submit further documents at a later stage of the process.
Further Scholarship Information

Microsoft PhD Scholarships for Students of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
Application deadline: 16 September 2009
The PhD Scholarship Programme recognises and supports exceptional students who show the potential to make an outstanding contribution to science and computing. This programme supports PhD students in computing and those working at the intersection of computing and the sciences.
Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to a year to find the best possible student for the project. Joint applications by two supervisors from different disciplines are especially encouraged.
Schedule
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process
Selection Process
Awards
Schedule
Application deadline: 16 September 2009
Notification of results: December 2009

Eligibility Criteria
We usually consider only one application per university department or per laboratory of a national research institution.
Only applications from countries in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East will be considered. Some additional criteria apply in some of these countries (see Country-Specific Application Guidelines below).
Only applications in research areas relatively close to the ones researchers at Microsoft Research in Cambridge focus on will be considered. These areas are:
Computational Science
Computer-Mediated Living
Constraint Reasoning
Machine Learning and Perception
Online Services and Advertising
Programming, Principles, and Tools
Systems and Networking
Unless otherwise specified, applications may only be submitted through the
online application tool.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Graça Machel Scholarship Programme Application Information: The key aim of the Graça Machel Scholarship Programme is to help provide the female human resources necessary for economic, social and cultural development in the southern African region and to develop an educated and skilled workforce that can benefit the wider community. Scholarships that target women have long been recognized as an effective approach in addressing gender equality and eradicating poverty. By providing opportunities to study at postgraduate level, these scholarships aim to empower women and to equip them to take up leadership positions in order to have a direct impact in the communities, nations and region in which they live. Following in the footsteps of Graça Machel, these female scholars will be positive role models for other women.
The Graça Machel Scholarship Programme will provide a minimum of 60 postgraduate scholarships to female students from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe in both South Africa and the UK. The majority of the scholarships will be for study in South Africa.
One of the key concerns of Mrs Machel is giving a voice to rural women and the scholarship is therefore aimed at empowering rural women. The Graça Machel scholarship is for women who have experienced significant struggle in their life and who have sought to overcome those barriers, be they related to gender, disability, poverty, age or racial discrimination. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate clearly how their application fits within this vision of empowerment.
Postgraduate Study: All scholarships are for postgraduate study, either for one academic year if based in the UK or for two years if based in South Africa. The scholarship includes payment of a maintenance allowance, travel, health insurance and tuition fees.
Candidates: Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to women on the basis of academic/professional merit, financial need, intended academic programme, leadership potential and commitment to work for constructive change in Africa. Applicants must have at least two years’ relevant work experience.
Subject Areas:
• Health
• Education
• Science & Technology
• Economics & Finance
• DevelopmentApplications outside these areas will not be considered and will be discarded.
Application Process:
The application form is of primary importance as the main assessment is made on the basis of the completed application form. If necessary, interviews will also be conducted.
The following documents must be sent with all applications:
• Certified copy of undergraduate degree certificate plus university academic transcript• One passport size photo with the applicant’s name clearly written on the back• One academic reference in sealed envelope• One employment reference in sealed envelope
Please POST (do not fax or email) completed application forms and supporting documents to:
Canon Collins Trust22 The Ivories6 Northampton StreetLondon N1 2HYUK
Please be aware that Canon Collins Trust will assess many applications. We have at least 20 applicants for each available scholarship. It is important that you take time to complete the form fully, accurately and legibly. It is also vital that you demonstrate why your application should be successful.
The deadline for applications is
• 10th August for study in South Africa(Courses starting in February): we will notify you by 30th November if you have been successful
• 10th December for study in the UK(Courses starting in September/October) Application forms for study in the UK will be available in September. We will notify you by 30th June if you have been successful.
References
We are happy to accept references separately from the application and will collate them; however it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the reference is sent.
In the case of the work reference, please be aware that confirmation of employment is not sufficient as a reference.
We require information regarding your work performance and potential.
Further Scholarship Information and Application (doc)
http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/support/graca-machel.php
http://scholarship-positions.com/2009-scholarship-programme-for-african-students-uk-and-south-africa/2009/06/15/#ixzz0JdRH1oW0&D

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DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service - The edu Undergraduate Scholarship is a flexible scholarship program which offers SHORT-TERM scholarships for participation in summer study abroad, internships, senior thesis research or summer courses at German universities and LONG-TERM scholarships for semester or year study abroad.
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) - German Academic Exchange Service - association of the institutions of higher education in the Federal Republic of Germany, whose goal is to promote closer international relations among universities and other institutions of higher education, especially through the exchange of individual students and scholars.
Entente Cordiale Entente Cordiale scholarships are awarded to outstanding British and French post-graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral students - all subjects - to study or undertake research for an academic year on the other side of the Channel.
Fastweb - a very popular American college scholarship database. Registration required (no-fee).
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Institute of Turkish Studies (ITS) - Founded and incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1982 and currently located at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service of the Georgetown University, the oldest and largest school of international affairs in the country, the Institute of Turkish Studies (ITS) is the only non-profit, private educational foundation in the United States that sports the development of Turkish Studies in American higher education.
Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development - Information on Fellowship Programs and Student Loans (Latin America - North America)
International Education Financial Aid IEFA is the premier Internet resource for financial aid information for students wishing to study in a foreign country. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist students in their pursuit to study abroad.
International Education Finance Corporation In this time of globalization and increased desire to study abroad, the International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) has developed a range of international student loan programs for the growing population of students who wish to study in foreign countries. To date, our programs have helped over 10,000 students reach their goal of an international education.
NAFSA - the Association of International Educators provides a good introduction with its "Basic facts for students"
NAFSA Grants and Scholarships - including ASEAN Student Assistance Awards Program (ASAAP), Korean Student Assistance Awards Program (KSAAP) and Rhys Glynn-Jones Memorial South Pacific Scholarship Program
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Rotary Foundation Scholarships - the Ambassadorial Scholarships Program of The Rotary Foundation is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. More than 1,200 scholarships were awarded for study in 2000-01.
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Study Abroad Scholarships - online search through International Study and Travel Center at the Univesity of Minnesota.
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U.S. Department of Education - Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the threemajor forms of student financial aid available through the Department's Student Financial Assistance office.
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Award Name:
North American Rolex Scholarship
Description:
The scholarships provide a hands-on introduction to underwater and other aquatic-related endeavors for young persons with an interest in underwater–related disciplines. This permits career decisions to be based on real work experiences
For study in:
Unrestricted/Worldwide
Field of Study:
Marine Biology, Unrestricted/Other
Available to:
Resource id #20, Resource id #21
Award Amount:
$20, 000/£15,000
Type of Award:
Scholarship
Grade Level:
Undergraduate, Graduate
Submission Deadline:
Nov. 30
Contact Information
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Contact Name/Title
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Phone
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