Masters Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 83

VU Fellowships for International Students, Netherlands: Culture, Organization & Management, Political Science, Social & Cultural Anthropology, Social Research

VU University Amsterdam provides a small number of scholarships for exceptional international students from all countries of the world through the VU Fellowship Programme. The most important selection criteria are academic excellence and motivation. We offer three types of scholarship:

  • € 20.000: A nearly full scholarship covering tuition fee, accommodation, visa costs and part of the living expenses for Non-EER students
  • € 10.000: A scholarship covering a major part of the tuition fees for non-EER students, or a nearly full scholarship for EER students
  • € 5.000: A scholarship covering accommodation expenses for one year
  • The Faculty board will select students for the scholarships depending on their grades, motivation and financial situation. The scholarships will be awarded early May. You can apply by sending us this application form and a scholarship motivation letter. The scholarship motivation letter should include, an explanation why you wish and need to receive the amount you specified above, an indication of what financial resources you can contribute yourself to your studies, if you are still planning to participate in the programme if you do not receive this scholarship.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 April 2011.

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    University of Twente Scholarship for International Students, Netherlands

    The UT Scholarship is awarded by the Foundation University of Twente Scholarship Programme of the University of Twente. The UT Scholarship is meant for international students who show excellence, both academically as well as socially. The UT Scholarship is awarded for one year of study and is extended for a second year if study results are sufficient. Please note that you can only be nominated for the UT Scholarship after you have been (provisionally) accepted by the educational programme of your choice. The amount of the scholarship will be determined by the faculty with a maximum of €20,000. Please be aware that only a limited number of scholarships are available. Only the most excellent students will be nominated. After being admitted to the University, the faculty may decide to nominate you for the scholarship. In that case the faculty will contact you to confirm your interest in the scholarship..

    Scholarship Application Deadline: You cannot apply for the UT Scholarship yourself. You can only be nominated by the faculty of the university for a UT Scholarship between October 2010 and May 2011.

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    PhD and MSc Scholarship Opportunities – Oncology & Medical Physics, University of Alberta, Canada

    Academically accomplished domestic and international students are invited to apply for funded positions in the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs of the Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta, an institution that ranks among the top 100 in the world. Graduate applications are now being accepted for September 2011. Please visit our website for complete information.

    Research Environment
    The Department of Oncology at the University of Alberta is located within the Cross Cancer Institute, the major cancer treatment centre in Central/Northern Alberta, Canada.

    Thesis-based M.Sc. and Ph.D. research topics include but are not limited to:
    • genetic and epigenetic control of nuclear organization
    • regulatory mechanisms in neural development, retinoblastoma and brain tumours
    • metabolism of cachexia and wasting diseases
    • mechanisms of cell-cycle control
    • molecular events in ovarian cancer
    • novel gene therapeutics
    • nutrient-gene interactions in cancer
    • tumor imaging and positron emission tomography
    • molecular basis of DNA-repair
    • molecular events in multiple myeloma
    • computer based modeling and drug discovery
    • molecular mechanisms of melanoma pathogenesis

    The Medical Physics Program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP), prepares students for a career as a Medical Physicist in North America.

    Graduate students in Oncology enjoy many benefits, including:
    • dedicated trainee-oriented staff
    • an interdisciplinary research environment
    • a centrally managed state-of-the art imaging facility
    • world-class computational facilities for molecular modeling
    • state-of-the-art animal and tumor imaging facilities
    • real-time image-guided adaptive radiotherapy
    • accredited training and research opportunities in Medical Physics
    • a modern city with ready access to Canada’s most spectacular National Parks.

    Please visit our website for more information about the Oncology graduate program, or about the specialized streams of Experimental Oncology or Medical Physics.

    Funding and Awards

    In 2011-12, graduate students will be funded to a minimum level of $25,000 – $27,000 CAD. Support comes from sources such as:
    • departmental/university scholarships
    • competitive provincial and national awards
    • tuition scholarships
    • travel and conference awards
    • supervisor-funded stipends.

    Exceptional new candidates are also be eligible for recruitment awards including:
    • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: prestigious national award valued at $50,000 CAD/year
    • Cathy & Harold Roozen Endowment Entrance Award
    • Antoine Noujaim Graduate Entrance Scholarship

    Our funding website contains more detailed information about scholarships and awards.

    Candidate Requirements
    The Oncology program welcomes academically accomplished domestic and international students with a baccalaureate degree (or its academic equivalent) and an appropriate research background. Specific requirements regarding English Language Proficiency, GRE scores, and minimum GPA, can be found on our website.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

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