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MA Scholarships, Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland: Comparative Literature, Intercultural Studies, Sexuality Studies, Translation Studies and Translation Technology

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School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies (SALIS)
Dublin City University (DCU)
IRELAND

In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the founding of SALIS, we are offering scholarships on each of the School’s five taught MA programmes, commencing in September 2011. The scholarships will cover full-time student fees. The five innovative MA programmes offered by SALIS are:

– MA in Comparative Literature
– MA in Intercultural Studies
– MA in Sexuality Studies
– MA in Translation Studies
– MSc in Translation Technology

All applicants should hold an honours undergraduate qualification (2.2 or above), and applications should include the following:

  • CV (no longer than 3 pages)
  • Personal statement outlining the applicant’s suitability for the scholarship. This should include information on the applicant’s background, their interest in the specific MA programme, any relevant experience in the field, and should explain what they hope to achieve by doing the programme.
  • Names and contact details of two referees (at least one from an academic)

Detailed information about each of the five MA programmes is available on the following website: http://www.dcu.ie/salis/index.shtml

Applications should be addressed to:

SALIS MA Scholarships
SALIS School Office, Room C138
Henry Grattan Building
DCU
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Ireland

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 6th May, 2011.

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2011-2012 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship in Journalism

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:The International Women’s Media Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011-12 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and The Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003. This program, created with Neuffer’s family and friends, aims to perpetuate her memory and advance her life mission of promoting international understanding of human rights and social justice while creating an opportunity for women journalists to build their skills.

One woman journalist will be selected to spend an academic year in a tailored program with access to Boston-area universities as well as The Boston Globe and The New York Times. The flexible structure of the program will provide the fellow with opportunities to pursue academic research and hone her reporting skills covering topics related to human rights.The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is open to women journalists whose focus is human rights and social justice. Applicants must be dedicated to a career in journalism in print, broadcast or online media and show a strong commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues upon the completion of the fellowship. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. A stipend will be provided, and expenses, including airfare and housing, will be covered.

Scholarship Application Deadline:May 27, 2011

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University of Kent – Paris Scholarship, UK:Humanities, including: Comparative Literature, French and Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, Modern French Studies, Modern History, Postcolonial Studies, English and American Literature, Film Studies

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The University of Kent at Paris has a range of unique and innovative cross-disciplinary postgraduate programmes in the Humanities, including: Comparative Literature, French and Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, Modern French Studies, Modern History, Postcolonial Studies, English and American Literature, Film Studies

Combining taught programmes and a dissertation, they allow you to share your year between Canterbury and Paris.

Students applying for a place on any one of the Kent at Paris MA programmes may apply for an award from the Paris Scholarship fund, currently valued at over £5,000.

Candidates must hold a good Honours degree (First or 2.1) or a Master’s degree at merit or distinction in a relevant subject or equivalent. The scholarship is open to all full-time postgraduate applicants. UK, EU and overseas fee paying students are invited to apply.

Candidates must hold an offer of a place for a full-time University of Kent at Paris MA for the 2011-12 academic year.

To be eligible for this studentship, candidates must make a formal application for postgraduate study at the University of Kent. This can be done online at:records.kent.ac.uk/external/admissions/pgapplication.php

Candidates must also send a letter of motivation, not exceeding 1,000 words, stating why they wish to join their chosen Kent at Paris MA programme.

Scholarship Application Deadline:Contact Employer

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