Masters Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 23

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

MSc in Investment Analysis – Karen Napier Scholarships, UK

The Karen Napier Scholarships are generously funded by the Karen Napier Charity in memory of Karen, a graduate of the MSc in Investment Analysis. Each Scholarship will meet the course fees at the Home/EC rate and will offer £3,500 toward maintenance. In addition, the Accounting and Finance Division will waive the remainder of the course fees in the event that a Scholarship is awarded to an overseas fee paying applicant. Complete the Karen Napier Scholarship application form, ensuring that all sections are answered legibly. Pay particular attention to the section which requires a handwritten statement of approximately 500 words on why a Scholarship would help you, and what your career or educational aims are for the five year period after you graduate from the Investment Analysis course. The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm GMT on 30 June 2011.  Please note that the Scholarships will be allocated in July and therefore if you are applying both for the Scholarships and the Investment Analysis course close to the 30 June deadline, you should ensure that your course application is complete.
Eligibility: Applicants may be of any nationality and must hold or expect to obtain an offer of a place on the full time MSc in Investment Analysis for entry in September 2011. Applications may be submitted for the Scholarships along with the course application, but only those obtaining a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application