July, 2010 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 8

Bachelor’s degree at Sunway University College and Lancaster University

/ July 23, 2010 1 Comment

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.
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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.

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International Master in Tourism and Leisure

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Scholarship Competition
MIB School of Management of Trieste, Italy is pleased to announce a scholarship competition for applicants to the tenth edition of International Master in Tourism and Leisure.

The scholarship is earmarked for tuition fees to attend the X edition of the International Master in Tourism & Leisure (October 2010-October 2011).

The scholarships will cover up to 70% of tuition (equivalent to EUR 12600.00 – 12 600 euros). The amount of scholarship will be deducted from tuition fees in general. In case of alleged neglect or exclusion for any reason, no amount of scholarship will be paid or reimbursed.

Candidates need to meet the following requirements:

  • Academic degree (or equivalent title) in any discipline;
  • Fluent in English (a TOEIC or TOEFL certificate is an asset);
  • An important work and life experience is an asset;
  • Under 30 years from October 2010.

MIB School of Management awarded the scholarships to the best candidates on the basis of academic training, personal skills, professional skills and motivation shown during the interview.

To be considered for a scholarship application form for the program must be completed online at www.mib.edu.

To complete the application, the following documents must be received:

  • Degree certificate;
  • Two letters of recommendation;
  • If you have a certificate demonstrating adequate knowledge of English such as TOEIC or TOEFL (alternatively, verification will be made directly by the School);
  • If you have a score of deductive reasoning as GMAT (alternatively, verification will be made directly by the school).

The documentation must be submitted by September 21, 2010 at the following address:

Ms. Barbara SEPIC
Admissions Officer
MIB School of Management
1 Largo di Nasiriya Caduti
34 142 Trieste – Italy
sepic@mib.edu
fax: +39 040 9188122

Apply Here

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