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MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology Scholarship 2011/2012, Hong Kong

One full tuition-fee scholarship worth totally HK$111,600 is donated from School of Design to encourage outstanding non-local full-time student(s) for the study of the MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme on 2011/12.
Eligibility
Non-local full-time student(s) in MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme in 2011/12.
Selection Criteria
Consideration will be given to non-local studenti(s) who is given an offer for entry into the full-time stream of the MSc program in 2011/12 and has attained the following during
admission:
-A relevant undergraduate degree;
-An accumulated GPA of not lower than 3.75 (or the equivalent);
-Class rank will also be considered if available. Applicant must be within the top 5% of his/her graduating class;
-The applicant’s university/department international ranking may also be considered;
-TOEFL scores for non-English speaking applicants must be 550 or above for the paper-based test, or 213 or above for the computer-based test, or 79 or above for the internet-based test, OR, an overall Band Score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). OR, Chinese mainland’s College EnglishTest (CET) Band 6. Individuals will also be considered on their own merit by the
Scholarship Committee;
-Outstanding awards in a relevant field of study will be considered;
-Other awards relating to community and environmental concerns will be considered;
-Applicant’s portfolio will be considered;
-All applicants must produce a Personal Statement in the English language;
-Applicants must provide 2 letters of recommendation from their tutors;
-Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.5 each semester in order to continue payments;
-This scholarship will be apportioned over 3 installments.
Selection
Shortlisted candidate(s) will be invited to attend a selection interview with the panel thatformed by the Programme Leader and at least one faculty member of the programme.The panel will nominate finalist(s) based on the criteria and recommend to Director of School of Design for final approval.

Scholarship application Deadline:15 July 2011

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University of Nanyang, Fellowship in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies in 2011, Singapore

Research into the interface between grammatical structure and conversational structure, using naturally occurring data.
Supervisor: Prof Luke Kang Kwong

Postdoctoral fellowships are for one year, renewable for a second year, subject to satisfactory performance. Postdoctoral fellows may be required to assist in teaching, up to the equivalent of one semester-based course per academic year.

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, consistently ranks among the top 100 universities in the world in the current university league tables. It offers attractive remuneration and benefits. For information about the University. For information concerning the postdoctoral fellowships.

Application Deadline: 31 Mar, 2011

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Academic Achievement Leadership Award 2011, USA

The Academic Achievement Leadership Award Program will provide renewable scholarships of up to $22,000 to entering freshmen for the 2011-2012 academic year. The primary purpose of the scholarship program is to attract highly qualified students who demonstrate the potential for leadership and intellectual development and are committed to becoming engaged citizens of the university and the broader community. Scholarship funds will be disbursed on a semester basis and are renewable annually for three additional years provided the student maintains the conditions of the award.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 February 2011

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