March, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 74

The Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists from Developing Countries, USA

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The Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund accepts applications from journalists of the developing nations of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean to cover the United Nations General Assembly beginning in September each year. The fellowships offer a unique opportunity for promising young journalists from developing countries to see the United Nations at work and to report on its proceedings for news media in their home countries.

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowship is open to individuals who:
* Are native of one of the developing countries of Africa, Asia, South America or the Caribbean. For 2011 only, the Fund will not accept applications from the countries of the 2010 Fellows — Nepal, Peru, South Africa and Togo — in an effort to rotate recipient countries.
* Currently live in and write for a publication in a developing country.
* Are between the ages of 25 and 35. Have a good to excellent command of the English language since United Nations press conferences and many documents are in English only. Are currently employed full-time as professional journalists for bona fide print, television, radio or internet media organizations.
* Have approval from their media organizations to spend up to three months in New York reporting from the United Nations.
* Receive a commitment from their media organizations that the reports they file during the term of the Fellowship will be used.
* Are prepared technically to file their news stories over WIFI, whether broadcast or print.

Scholarship Application Deadline:Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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PhD Positions in Life Sciences at University of Warwick in UK

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Globally, glyphosate use has increased very significantly since the introduction of genetically-modified (GM) glyphosate-resistant crops. Glyphosate resistant weeds have now been documented in 19 weed species across six continents. In the UK, GM crops are not currently grown, yet glyphosate use in conventional crops has increased substantially in recent years. To date, no evolved resistance to glyphosate has been reported in the UK, though a number of converging factors suggest it may only be a matter of time before it is found. In this project you will use a variety experimental evolutionary, survey and modeling approaches to assess risks of evolution of resistance to glyphosate in the UK.

This exciting project, supported by a CASE top-up award will train students in a range of skills in applied ecology and evolution to address a pressing issue that impacts on global food security The student will have the opportunity to spend at least six months on various placements within Dow AgroSciences in the UK (and potentially overseas). The Neve lab uses a range of modelling and experimental evolutionary approaches to explore ecological and evolutionary questions relating to management of resistance to herbicides. The studentship is available to all applicants who fulfil BBSRC requirements (UK residents).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011

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2011-Taylor’s World Class Scholarship, Malaysia

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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

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