Finance & Accounting | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 56

2011 University of Manchester Research Impact Alumni Studentships, UK

The University of Manchester is offering doctoral studentships to support alumni or current masters degree students to undertake PhD studies commencing September 2011 in one of the eligible ‘Research Impact’ priority research themes. The studentship offers up to £48,000 per studentship.

The criteria include: Applicants must be currently studying for a masters degree at or a recent graduate of The University of ManchesterOnly applicants who graduated from The University of Manchester within the last 4 years may apply for this award .Research projects must be related to on the University’s priority research themes and in one of the areas covered by the research interests of Manchester business school.Applicants also need to meet the entry requirements for admission to the PhD programme at Manchester Business School and have the support from the prospective supervisor(s) in Manchester Business School. The selection is by school nomination process. Candidates wishing to be considered as a Manchester Business School nomination must submit a full PhD application by the closing date. In addition, they should send the hard copy of the ‘Research Impact’ application form with the prospective supervisor statement section completed.

Scholarship Application Deadline:20 April 2011

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2011 Newcastle University Business School Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship, UK: Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences

This funding may be available to students who are taking part on the following course(s):

  • Arts, Business and Creativity MA
  • Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship MSc

Newcastle University is delighted to announce a new Newcastle University Business School Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship intended to foster an interest and build skills in innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship. This scholarship is available to one postgraduate UK/EU student each year and we are now accepting applications from students planning to start their studies in September 2010. The scholarship will have a value of £1,500, payable towards tuition fees in the first instance.
Eligibility: You could be eligible to apply for the Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship if:  you have been offered a place on the MSc in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship or the MA in Arts, Business and Creativity. You have been assessed as UK/EU for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing. You intend to register to start your studies during the 2010-11 academic year.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 21st May each year

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International Summer School in Solar Technology Applications for Rural Development, Germany: Solar Technology Applications for Rural Development ,Engineering, Financing, Policy,

Solar technologies are extremely promising with ever-increasing output efficiency and the capability to be used in almost any location. Decreasing availability of fossil fuels quickens the need for solar technology, which is driving current developments. Solar systems are also relatively affordable and applicable to both homes and villages. Many projects capitalizing on solar power have already been implemented in developing countries, and serve as encouraging results for many more to come.

Considering the importance of solar technologies the Centre for Renewable Energy at the University of Freiburg in collaboration with the DAAD is organizing a week long course on solar technologies for rural electrification and enhancement of living standards in the developing countries. Solar Shift is intended for professionals from developing countries who have previously studied or worked in Germany. Applicants should be working in the renewable energy sector; which may include Engineering, Financing, Policy, etc. The programme will consist of lectures, workshops, group work and discussions, excursions, and social and networking activities.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
1st of April 2011

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