Arts & Administration | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 123

Terence Grier Entrance Scholarship in Ryerson University 2011 in Canada

The Terence Grier Entrance Scholarship honours the achievements of Ryerson’s President, from 1988-1995, in particular his leadership through a period of profound change at Ryerson, culminating in the acquisition of
university status at the institution.The scholarship is valued at full tuition and is not renewable.Eligibility
. Must be a current full-time (2010-11) secondary school student in Canada.
. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
. Must have achieved high school matriculation.
. Must be pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time.
. Must be seeking admission into first year undergraduate study in a full-time degree program at Ryerson University.. .Minimum average of 85% in 6 Ontario Grade 12 U/M or equivalent credits from a high school within Canada.
. Successful demonstration of exceptional aptitude for or interest in the chosen field of study at Ryerson (e.g., a journalism applicant who has already achieved an outstanding record on a high school newspaper; a theatre applicant who has already starred in school or amateur productions; a business applicant who has already demonstrated entrepreneurial skills; and other comparable achievements in whatever field of study the applicant may choose to follow).

Scholarship Application Deadline: April 1, 2011

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International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarships, Ryerson University, Canada

International applicants entering year one of a full-time, four-year undergraduate degree program at Ryerson in Fall 2011. Applicants must meet the following criteria and will be considered on a competitive basis.(A) Enrolling in a post-secondary institution for the first time and have completed an application to Ryerson, via the Ontaria Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).Currently enrolled (full-time) in the final year of an out-of-country secondary school (or equivalent) and entering Canada with Study Permit authorization. Applicants must achieve first-class standing in the country-specific equivalent of the Ontario Grade 12U program.
Details:7 International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, will be awarded across all programs on a grades-competitive basis starting at 85% or equivalent(final admission average). International students who have attended a post-secondary institution (university or college)are not eligible for International Student Merit Scholarships. International students must have a valid Canadian Study Permit by the time they register in courses at Ryerson and must maintain their International Student (Study Permit) status for the entirety of their first year of studies (fall and winter semesters) in order to receive and retain their scholarship.

Scholarship Application Deadline:March 1, 2011

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PhD Studentship in the Department of Music and Sound Recording at University of Surrey, UK

We are pleased to offer two studentships to conduct PhD research in music within the department. The successful applicants will each have a good first degree and a Masters’ degree with an appropriate specialisation, within the field of music (details of departmental specialisms can be found on the departmental website). They will have a strong interest in academic research, will have good organisational and IT skills, and will be able to work both independently and in a team. They will first register for PhD within the department during the academic year 2110/12, researching an approved topic.

One studentship is full-time fees only. The second studentship is part-time fees only. The holder will not be expected to contribute to the department’s teaching, although there may be a possibility of undertaking some teaching.These studentships are available from September 2011. You may apply for both, but must state clearly for which you are applying, and why. You may not hold more than one. Studentships will cover Home/EU fees only, although non-EU applicants are welcome (in which case the studentship will be put towards the fee).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 April  2011

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