Finance & Accounting | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 2

Anglo Platinum Limited Bursary Scheme 2012, South Africa: Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Rock Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Mine Surveying,Finance/Accountancy.

The Anglo Platinum Limited Bursary Scheme is attractive in many respects – not only does it cover all of the financial needs of bursars, but it also provides medical cover and includes a computer allowance. And most importantly, it offers the prospect of a permanent position with the world leader in platinum – Anglo Platinum Limited. Entering the world of Anglo Platinum Limited opens the door to a career path in our operations across southern Africa, and also in the bigger, global Anglo American Group.
The minimum selection requirements are Grade 12 with 60% for both Mathematics and Science. Science is not required for Finance/Accountancy applications. If you have not received correspondence relating to this application from Anglo Platinum Limited by 31 July of the year of application, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Depending on the bursar’s chosen discipline of study and his or her academic ability, there are three possible study options open to them:
1-Tertiary study at a University – This includes components of practical training prior to, and during, tertiary study.
2-Tertiary study at a University of technology – This includes the component of experiential training as required by the university of technology for the National Diploma, National Higher Diploma or B.Tech degree.
3-Structured practical training programmes – These are supplemented by in-house and/or industry training courses.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 May 2011

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University of Liverpool Graduate Association offers Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies

Eligibility
1. A number of undergraduate scholarships shall be awarded to academically outstanding students originated from Hong Kong/China who have been admitted to pursue full-time undergraduate studies leading to a bachelor degree in their chosen fields in the forthcoming academic year at the University of Liverpool. The students are responsible for their own admission application and must submit proof of acceptance for admission to the University at the time of application to the Graduate Association.
2. Current students originating from Hong Kong/China who are already in their first or second year of undergraduate studies at the University of Liverpool at the time of application are also eligible to apply for the Scholarship. The students must submit, in addition to other relevant documents, a supporting letter from their academic tutor.
3. Successful candidates may be awarded a scholarship to cover either full or partial payment of the annual tuition fees. Or a living allowance may be awarded if deem appropriate. The scholarship may or may not be held concurrently with any other scholarships or bursaries at the discretion of the Award Committee. Each scholarship shall be tenable for a period not exceeding three years and renewal is subject to satisfactory report and good academic performance on an annual basis.

4. Scholarship applicants including those seeking for renewal should submit their applications directly to the Graduate Association not later than 31st of May each year using the prescribed form UG-AF1 via email to Prof. John Yeung (email address: scholarships@liverpooluga.com.hk ). Applicants will then receive a Reference Number from the Graduate Association within one week.
5. Relevant supporting documents such as acceptance letter from the University of Liverpool (applicable for prospective first year student only), certified copies of certificates and transcripts, curriculum vitae, etc together with a copy of the original application form bearing the Reference Number must then be submitted to the Graduate Association by post before 30th of June.
6. Applicants might be invited for an interview and the result will be announced before end of August

Scholarship Application Deadline:
31st of May each year

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Research Position in Centre for Studies in Science Policy at JNU, India: Socio-economic Study of Rainfed Agriculture and Low Input Animal Husbandry in India

Applications are invited from senior, middle and junior economists for a project entitled “Socio-economic Study of Rainfed Agriculture and Low Input Animal Husbandry in India”. The Economic Research Unit based at the Centre for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University is mandated to undertake macro-economic analyses, simulation modeling and case-study based analyses to improve our understanding of the functioning of rainfed dryland agriculture and its possible macroeconomic contribution in India. The objective of the Research Unit is to build an evidence-based case for directing more public investment to rainfed areas and the precise form such investment should take in the relevant sectors. The project is funded by the Ford Foundation and will run through December 31st, 2012.
A series of positions are being filled over the next few months, ranging from junior researchers to senior fellows. These are not time-bound positions, and hence applications are invited on a continuing basis. Successful candidates will need to have a PhD in Economics and some combination of experience of conducting field surveys, demonstrable abilities with statistical and econometric packages and a reasonable publication record. Salaries  for the respective positions will be awarded as per agreed upon in the final project budget. For clarifications please feel free to contact the Project Director. The qualified candidates should apply with their resumes and a sampling of their publications to the following address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Scholarship Application Deadline: An application window is open from 1st May, 2011 to 1st September 2011.

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