Engineering | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 21

TGI offering 35 PhD Studentships tenable at Participating Universities and ITs: Minimal Energy Internet Protocols & Architecture, Service Management: adaptation for social connectivity, Self-Organizing Wireless Networks,Novel Optical Network Architectures

In all, TGI will offer 35 PhD studentships tenable at participating Universities and ITs. Each studentship is for 4 years and carries a tax-free stipend of €16,000 per year as well as an allowance towards student fees of €5,000 per annum.  In the table below, we have listed the research topic areas, the number of studentships available and a link offering further details on how to apply for studentships at that institution. Students who wish to apply should first consult the TGI website. This carries details of the studentships on offer, the research topics of interest, industry links and the institution at which they are tenable. Following a selection process undertaken by the potential supervisor, you will be guided through the admission process for your host institution.
Eligibility: Applications are welcome from students with a background in Engineering, Computer Science a related discipline. High calibre candidates holding, or expecting to receive a degree at first or upper second class level are encouraged to

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May 2011

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Life Technologies Corporate Scholarship 2011, USA: Engineering, Technology and Science

At Life Technologies, we believe in the power of science to transform lives and the power of people to make it happen. We want to help students take charge of their impact on the world. The purpose of Life Technologies’ NSBE Scholarships is to provide financial scholarships for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in Engineering, Technology and Science.
Eligibility
-Minimum 3.0 GPA
-College Freshman, Sophomore or Junior or First Year Graduate Student
-Major in Engineering, Science or Technical field
-Must be a financial NSBE member (required)
-Applications will be evaluated and the recipient(s) will be selected by Life Technologies. Only applications submitted for the Life Technologies’ NSBE -Scholarship will be reviewed for an award.
Application Requirements
-Complete an ONLINE application on NSBE IMPAK System
-Official transcript (Fall 2010 or Winter/Spring 2011 should be used) for verification of GPA.
-Resume (Submitted during online application process)
-Essay Responses/Questions (500 Words or less)
-Recommend drafting responses in a WORD PAD document prior to applying for cut/paste into application.
-“Why have you chosen a career in the engineering, science or technology and how will receiving this scholarship award support your career goals?”
-Please list other scholarships or financial aid that you have received for the Fall 2011 term or later.
-Proof of enrollment and/or graduation date may be requested.
-Must be enrolled in a university/college in the United States.

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 30, 2011

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The Goa Education Trust (GET) Scholarships 2011, UK

Goa Education Trust (GET) has been conceptualized by the industrious Dempo and Fomento groups from Goa. GET is aimed to provide Goans an efficient medium to pursue the best available opportunities in education, in whatever areas they desire. It will provide scholarships and/or research fellowships etc. to Eligible Students for their post graduate studies in the United Kingdom in all spheres, fields and departments
Since the introduction of the scholarship in 2010, several Goan students have successfully completed their studies in subjects as diverse as Journalism, Education, Ancient History and the law.

What do the scholarships cover?
-Full or part tuition fees
Please note: All other costs are to be borne by the students.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should:
be an Indian citizen with a valid Indian passport and residing in India at the time of applying for the scholarship
be resident in Goa or born of Goan parents
be not more than 30 years old at the time of applying for the scholarship
be a graduate and have excellent academic track record and extra curricular achievement
have confirmed admission for any academic course of study in the UK for up to one year

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

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