October, 2010 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 3

Scholarship in Arts

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This  scholarship includes research of arts and Humanities

Study Subject: Arts

Employer: The open University

Level: PhD

Scholarship Description: Digital Humanities at The Open University is a rapidly growing area of research. The proposed studentship is aimed at exploring the application of geographical concepts to research in the Arts and Humanities, and the ways in which they are represented, in the digital medium. We would welcome applications from candidates with an appropriate research proposal in any discipline studied in The Open University Faculty of Arts, ie Art History, Classical Studies, English, History, Music, Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Projects which will benefit from supervision across traditional disciplinary boundaries are particularly encouraged. Also encouraged are proposals with links to one of our existing research groups or collaborative projects.

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Curtin Business School (CBS) Innovation Scholarship

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Study Subject: Computer Science

Employer:Microsoft Research Ltd, TWAS and AAS

Level:Postdoctoral

Scholarship Information: With funds provided by Microsoft Research Ltd, TWAS and AAS encourage the organization of scientific activities on the theme of Computer Science in Africa by offering financial assistance to the organizers of conferences, workshops, symposia and special meetings held in Africa.

The support is normally provided in the form of travel grants for principal speakers from abroad and/or participants from developing countries other than the country where the meeting is held. Supported speakers should be from not-for-profit research organizations. The amount provided does not exceed Euro 4,000.

Eligibility of Applicants

* TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research Ltd. only consider applications made by the organizers of international and regional scientific meetings being held in Africa.
* Employees of TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research Ltd., as well as employees of other industry research laboratories and anyone involved in the administration of this award, are not eligible.
* TWAS, AAS and Microsoft Research Ltd. do not provide support to individual scientists wishing to attend a scientific event, even if the event is taking place in a developing country.
* Local authorities must share in the responsibility for the event and should give proper support. Each application must show at least a (conditional) matching contribution from

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Filed Under: Bachelors Degree, Information Technology Tags:

Scholarships for international students

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Scholarships for international students

Study Subject: Photography

Employer: Worldnomads

Level: Undergraduate

Scholarship Description: WorldNomads.com in conjunction with National Geographic Channel is offering the chance to go to Bhutan on-assignment with National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards. The Scholarship recipient will photograph rare and endangered wildlife, historical architecture and colourful cultural life in Bhutan.

The winner of the scholarship will be flown to Paro from their country of residence where they will join an 7 day personalised expedition with Jo Jo’s Adventures.

Eligibility: * Anyone can apply – this is open to photography students, lovers of photography or any non-professional trying to kickstart a career in travel photography.

* Minimum age 18.

* This is a global opportunity – you may apply from any country.

* You should be an exceptional photographer with a lust for adventure, ambition to grow your photographic skills and forge a career in Travel Photography, and of course a desire to travel to Antarctica.

*Remember this is a scholarship, a learning experience, and therefore will not be suitable for professional or Semi-professional photographers.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 17October2010

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