JN TATA Loan Scholarships for Indians 2009

THE J.N. TATA ENDOWMENT for the Higher Education of Indians

SCHOLARSHIPS 2009-2010

“..to lift up the best and most gifted…”

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the J. N. TATA ENDOWMENT LOAN SCHOLARSHIPS for the academic year 2009 -2010 for higher studies abroad in all disciplines and subjects. Selected scholars may also qualify for gift awards .

WHO IS ELIGIBLE ?

Applicants who are:
I) Indian nationals; and
II) (a) graduates of a recognised Indian university with a consistently good academic record; or
(b) students in the final year of the degree course; or
(c) mid-career professionals planning to go abroad for further research, specialization or training At the time of submitting the completed applications, candidates need not have the admission / offer letters from the universities to which they have applied for the academic year 2009-2010.

HOW TO APPLY ?

Prescribed application forms will be available from the Administrative Office of the Endowment at:

Mulla House, 51 M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001 from December 8, 2008 to February 16, 2009.

The application fee of Rs.100/- can be paid in cash or by a Money Order on which the full name and address is to be mentioned to enable the Endowment to send the form.

Completed application forms should reach the office of the Endowment not later than February 27, 2009.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

After the initial screening of applications, candidates will be shortlisted for an interview in person by subject experts. The final selection will be made on the basis of the interview which will be held in Mumbai between March and June 2009.

Master’s Scholarships, Applied Measurement Science, Estonia

Master’s Scholarships, Applied Measurement Science, Estonia

Description: 15 scholarships are available for international students to enroll in the Master’s program in Applied Measurement Science at the University of Tartu, Estonia. The 2-year program is fully taught in English and combines physical and chemical measurements, metrology and related economic and legal aspects. Also, practical placements through internship are an integral part of this degree program and will take place at different Estonian companies, laboratories and agencies. The outstanding quality of this program has been recognized on international and national level (2008 Euromaster quality label, 2007 National Quality Award). All accepted students to this program will receive a tuition waiver scholarship that will cover their tuition fee for the whole two years of the program. Additionally a stipend of 255 EUR/month will be granted in the course of studies to students with the best academic results. Applications are now welcome and will continue to be welcome until May 2009 for the academic year starting in September 2009. Please consult the program’s website for details on eligibility, deadlines and application process.

Homepage : International Master’s in Applied Measurement Science

Category : Measurement Science
Contact address : University of Tartu Ülikooli 18, 50090 Tartu, Estonia

Keywords : Master’s, measurement science, chemistry, physics, metrology, scholarships, engineering, Estonia
Name : prof. Ivo Leito
Email : studyinfo@ut.ee

Scholarship For Ghanaian Post-Graduates 2009

Scholarship For Ghanaian Post-Graduates

The deadline for scholarship applications: May 3rd .2009.

The German Embassy is pleased to announce that this summer the SLE plus: Berlin Training for International Development Cooperation at Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin is offering three short term courses:

- Decentralised Management of Regional Development (3.08.-14.08.2009)

- Project Cycle Management (17.8.-28.8.2009)

- Conflict Prevention and Conflict Management (31.8.-11.9.2009)

A framework programme provides participants with the opportunity to become familiar with scholarly discussions in the area of development cooperation, and to meet with representatives of German governmental and non-governmental organisations active in the field of development cooperation.

Costs for each 10-day-course are € 500.00. (Partial) Scholarships will be available for qualified foreign alumni of German institutions of higher education and for alumni of universities who received a German sur-place-scholarship.

The programme funded by DAAD with funds from the Ministry of Economic Cooperation, the German Office of Foreign Affairs and the Senat of Berlin.

For all further information including scholarships please refer to “SLE plus: Berlin Training” on the following website: www.berlinerseminar.de

Fellowships for Undergraduate Summer Study in Medical Physics

Fellowships for Undergraduate Summer Study in Medical Physics

10-week summer research or clinical experience in medical physics Summer 2009

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) is pleased to announce the availability of its Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program for 2009. The program is designed to provide opportunities for undergraduate university students to gain exposure to and experience in medical physics by performing research in a medical physics laboratory or assisting with clinical service at a clinical facility.

Medical Physics is a creative, expanding, and rewarding profession for the young scientist about to choose a career. Most large medical centers employ academic-based medical physicists, and many smaller hospitals and clinics are seeking well-trained, qualified medical physicists. Qualified medical physicists are required to have an M.S. or Ph.D. degree, and it is estimated that there are approximately 6,000 medical physicists practicing in the United States and Canada

Read more about Medical Physics at http://www.aapm.org/publiced/what.asp.

The mission of the AAPM is to advance the practice of physics in medicine and biology by encouraging innovative research and development, disseminating scientific and technical information, fostering education and professional development of medical physicists, and promoting the highest quality medical services for patients. This program supports this mission by introducing bright young scientists to the field of medical physics through summer fellowships.

Complete and return an application to:
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Attn: Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3846
For more information, contact Jacqueline Ogburn:
Phone: (301) 209-3394 Fax: (301) 209-0862 E-mail: jackie@aapm.org
http://www.aapm.org
http://www.aapm.org/education/SUFP/StudentApplication2009.pdf

Completed Application Receipt Deadline: February 2, 2009

SCHOLARSHIP 2009/2010 AT DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH

Alayne and Charles Berkins Scholarship

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2009-2010

The Alayne and Charles Berkins Scholarship serves undergraduate Liberal Arts majors in the Spanish, German Studies and French programs in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at UMD.

This scholarship is to be used for tuition, books, fees and/or other related educational expenses while attending UMD. This scholarship will be awarded to students for use in their junior or senior year, and it will be based on a) scholastic merit and b) need. Students may receive this award up to two times.

Students will need a 3.0 GPA in their language program courses and a 2.75 GPA overall, at the time of application and during the time of their scholarship. Students will apply in Spring semester during their sophomore or junior year, for a scholarship which can be used the following year, during their junior or senior year. By the announced deadline, students will write a short essay, in the target language, in which they explain a) their foreign language studies to date, b) their foreign language studies in the upcoming year, and c) their future plans for after graduation. Students also will attach a) an unofficial copy of their transcript, and b) information detailing their economic situation, in which either 1) they show a copy of their completed FAFSA and a list of scholarships they are receiving, or 2) they detail how the scholarship will help them financially.

This scholarship will be a minimum of $500 per student per year. Awards will be contingent upon the required gpa’s being maintained after Spring grades have been posted.

Deadline for application: Monday, February 2, 2009, in H 457.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

2009 Biomedical Vacation Scholarships-Undergraduate Students

Applications open for 2009 Biomedical Vacation Scholarships

Completed forms must be returned by 16 February 2009

The Wellcome Trust is seeking applications for its 2009 Biomedical Vacation Scholarships, which enable undergraduate biomedical and veterinary science students to conduct hands-on research during their summer vacation.

The programme aims to encourage promising undergraduates at the mid-point of their degrees to explore a career in research. The scholarships provide students with research experience during their summer break.

Each successful student will receive a stipend for up to eight weeks to undertake a short laboratory-based research project at a UK or Republic of Ireland university.

The programme is open to undergraduate students in their second or mid-point years studying a basic science, medical, dentistry or veterinary degree at a university in the UK or Republic of Ireland. Students are encouraged to arrange their scholarship away from their usual place of study.

Applications must be submitted on behalf of the student, by the project supervisor. Please note that research expenses are not provided. More details and the application form for the award are available on the Vacation Scholarship scheme page

Germany - 2009 / 2010 Free University of Berlin Doctoral Grants in North American Studies

The Graduate School of the John F. Kennedy-Institute for North American Studies invites applications for the academic year 2009/2010. Six academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences collaborate in offering a structured curriculum. The doctoral program is interdisciplinary in its approach and focuses on those social transformations impacting the United States and Canada at the beginning of the 21st century. Areas of emphasis include domestic and foreign policy, economic development, ethnic identity and relations, as well as recent transformations in media, art, literature, culture, and religion.

Applicants interested in pursuing a doctorate with an emphasis in North American Studies must have a completed degree (M.A. or the equivalent) with above average marks in one of the following disciplines: American Cultural Studies, American Literature, History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics.

Grants are awarded for a period of one year with the possibility of two annual extensions. The language of instruction is English. Scholarships amount to ca. 1.500 € per month. It is also possible to apply for admission to the program independently from applying for a stipend. Guest students are welcome to stay for a period of up to one year. Guest students must be self-supporting.

All application materials (completed application form, study proposal of 3 pages, outline of dissertation project of 8-10 pages, curriculum vitae, two recent letters of reference, copies of earned degrees, proof of language skills, and a writing sample) must be received by January 31, 2009 at the following address:

Freie Universität Berlin
Graduate School of North America Studies
Professor Dr. Winfried Fluck, Director Lansstrasse 5-9
4195 Berlin, Germany

For further information on application requirements and the graduate program, and for the application form, please see www.gsnas.fu-berlin.de

Please address all inquiries to the administrative coordinator: office@gsnas.fu-berlin.de

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTERS DEGREES IN HUMAN RIGHTS 2009/2010 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX, ENGLAND

Closing Date: 19 January 2009

The Open Society Foundation, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the University of Essex invite applications for the above scholarships at the Centre for Human Rights. Applicants will be expected to be both nationals of and resident in Indonesia and not have already received or be currently receiving financial benefit from a previous HMG Funded Scholarship.

Applicants should have outstanding relevant academic qualifications and good English. Each scholarship provides one year’s tuition fees at the University of Essex, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only), and return air travel from the scholar’s home country. On completion of the scholarship, scholars are expected to return to their home country to resume their studies or work there.

Further information and application forms are available from the address below, and completed applications should be returned there by 19 January 2009.

Rowena Rompas
British Council
Indonesia Stock Exchange Tower II, 16th Floor
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 52-53
Jakarta 12190

Employees, employee's relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than 2 years before) of FCO (including FCO Posts), the British Council, the Educational Advising Centers or other OSI-NSP representations in the region and the participating Universities will not be eligible to apply for these awards.