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Heriot-Watt University

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The African Watt Club Scholarship is funded by the African Watt Club Fund and it offers the amount of up to £2,500 per year of study at Heriot-Watt University, to an individual who meets the following criteria:

  • Resident of an African country
  • Individual’s family must earn less than £4,000 per year (evidence required)
  • Evidence supplied of academic excellence
  • Written evidence supplied of an individual’s desire to be a leader in their field

Applications will be accepted for the Scholarship from 1 April 2011 until 14 June 2011. Award of the Scholarship will be on or before 30 June 2011.

The panel which awards the Scholarship will include:

  • One graduate of Heriot-Watt University from North Africa
  • One graduate of Heriot-Watt University from Southern Africa
  • One graduate of Heriot-Watt University from West Africa
  • One graduate of Heriot-Watt University from East Africa
  • The African Watt Club Ambassador
  • Head of Development Operations, Heriot-Watt University
  • Alumni Relations Officer, Heriot-Watt University
Filed Under: Masters Degree Tags: ,

Bachelor’s degree at Sunway University College and Lancaster University

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This scholarship is offered in the name of Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, AO, Foundation Chancellor of Sunway University College, and Sir Chris Bonington, Chancellor of Lancaster University. It commemorates the affiliation between Sunway University College and Lancaster University in joint degree programmes, currently in the areas of Business, Computer Technology, Hospitality and Psychology.

Value of Scholarship

  • The value of each scholarship is a full reduction in tuition fees only. Scholars are required to make payments toward general fees.
  • Scholarships include a two (2) weeks’ study visit to Lancaster University during the final year of studies (Year 3). Costs covered by Sunway University College and Lancaster University are
    • air fares (economy class) from Kuala Lumpur to Lancaster University and return, and
    • accommodation at Lancaster University

Criteria

  • Applicants are required to achieve outstanding academic results for entry into degree courses.
    • A-Levels: AAA and above
    • Australian Matriculation: TER 95 and above
    • Canadian Matriculation: 95% and above
    • Monash University Foundation Year: 380 and above
    • Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM): AAA and above
    • Unified Examination Council (UEC): 8A1 and above
    • International Baccalaureate: 38 and above
    • Other Foundation: Case-by-case basis
  • In addition to academic excellence, applicants are expected to excel in extra-curricular activities.
  • Possess leadership qualities, self-motivation and positive attitude.

Programmes applicable

  • BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management
  • BSc (Hons) Business Studies
  • BSc (Hons) Information Systems
  • BSc (Hons) Information Technology
  • BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management
  • BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology

Application Deadlines: February, July, December

Terms & Conditions

  1. Only Malaysian citizens are eligible to apply.
  2. Applicants may accept for one scholarship at a time.
  3. Students awaiting pre-university results may apply. However, offer of scholarships will be made when University College receives the official final results.
  4. The scholarship is neither transferable nor exchangeable for cash.
  5. Students receiving financial assistance/ scholarships from other institutions and agencies are not eligible for the scholarships.
  6. Scholarships will be subjected to review at the end of every semester.
  7. Students must pass all examinations and maintain high academic standards (70% grade average), failing which the scholarships can be withdrawn.
  8. The terms and manner in which the scholarship awards are disbursed will be decided by Sunway University College and Lancaster University. All decisions made by the joint Sunway University College – Lancaster University Scholarship Committee are final.
Filed Under: Bachelors Degree, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology Tags: , , , ,

The Department of Design at Goldsmiths

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The Department of Design at Goldsmiths, University of London, is pleased to announce one 3-year, fully funded, PhD studentship in Design, available from October 2010 or January 2011. The successful applicant will have their fees waived and receive an annual stipend at the standard RCUK level of £13590 per year.

The student will be expected to make a strong contribution to research in the department, working with established researchers on topics close to their own. Examples of relevant research groups and interests within the department include:

  • The Interaction Research Studio : socially-oriented and speculative interaction design. Current projects focus on design for interpretation and reframing online information for specific situations.
  • The PI studio : ubiquitous computing, product innovation, and design for public spaces.
  • Technology Education Research Unit : exploring design processes, including through digital capture, in the contexts of learning, teaching, assessment and research.
  • Environmental Design : critically sensitive design interventions focused on environmental issues. Current projects focus on ecological urbanism, designing for political engagement and participation, and creative practice for climate change.
  • New Materials : the nature, attributes of and applications for new materials for design

They are looking for a truly top calibre student to receive this award. Applicants should hold, or expect to have attained, a masters degree (distinction or merit) by the time the studentship commences. We are particularly interested in applicants with significant design experience or experience in academia, with a good track record of design in professional or research contexts, and/or a track record of research and publication. As part of the studentship, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out light teaching and/or administrative duties, normally in years 2 and 3.

To Apply:
Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof Bill Gaver, Postgraduate Convener, on w.gaver@gold.ac.uk, and should consist of a short covering letter, a research proposal (maximum 2,000 words) and a full CV, including
names of two academic referees.

Application deadline: 31 August 2010.

Interview date: week commencing 6 September 2010.

Filed Under: Doctorate Degree Tags: ,
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