Arts & Administration | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 90

2011-Taylor’s World Class Scholarship, Malaysia

Taylor’s in collaboration with leading world-class multinationals, is once again awarding full scholarships to outstanding students with exceptional academic results and leadership qualities in the Taylor’s World Class Scholarship (TWCS) 2011. This unique scholarship offers not only financial aid, but also the golden opportunity to intern or train with global brand names. This marks the sixth consecutive year of the scholarship scheme which has, to date, disbursed over RM7.8 million in scholarships that has benefited 93 students. This scholarship is truly one-of-a-kind, as not only do the recipients benefit from academic and soft skills development, they are also given the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience with world-renowned multinationals.

Unlike conventional scholarships that only provide financial assistance, TWCS recipients are guaranteed practical training with some of the world’s most successful companies. The internship is carried out during the semester break of their degree course, and/or as a management training stint upon graduation, providing scholars with global recognition and the added edge to succeed in their careers after graduation. This year the scholarships are offered in partnership with:
•Full tuition fee waiver for stipulated tertiary programmes conducted at Taylor’s University in Malaysia
•Experience World Class internships and / or undergo management training programmes* (a 6-month minimum programme) at leading international corporations (subject to the discretion of the partner corporations)
•Global recognition

Scholarship Application Deadline: 8 April 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

2011-2012 Michael Vergauwen Fund Scholarship, USA: audiovisual

The International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF) is a non-profit charitable and educational
organization chartered to support the audiovisual communications industry, bringing manufacturers and dealers together to improve the industry through education and research.
Criteria
The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to dependents of employees or employees of InfoComm member organizations. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:
• Be a spouse, child, stepchild or grandchild of an employee of an InfoComm member organization or an employee of an InfoComm member organization in good standing at the time of application.
• Awarded one-time only to 3rd or 4th year students of 4-year degree, 2nd year students of 2-year degree programs or graduate school candidates.
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) verified by a transcript from college attended.
o The application requires the most current and available college transcripts.
o Transcripts must be official transcripts and should be sent directly from each school attended to ICIF.
o Where GPA is not based on a four point scale please provide an explanation or equivalent

Scholarship Application Deadline:Friday, April 29, 2011.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA) Bachelors and Masters Scholarships 2011 for International Students: International Studies, Business Administration

The Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA), Government of Azerbaijan, is a school of International Affairs located in Baku, at the center of an increasingly significant part of the world, has offered scholarships for foreign students for Bachelor or Master studies for the Academic Year 2011-12. The details are as under:

Programs Offered:
Bachelors Program:
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS)

For either degree, the curriculum is divided into two components:
General Education: Year 1 and 2
Specialized Education: Year 3 and 4

The applicants who are selected in ADA will take one-year Intensive English Language Program (IELP). Those who pass the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) at the end of the IELP start their study in the first year of the four year bachelor program.

Masters Program:

Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs (MADIA)
Specializations:
· International Security and Conflict Resolution
· Caspian Basin Studies specializations

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application