Physical Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 114

2011 Monica Cole Research Grant for Overseas Fieldwork: physical geography

The Monica Cole Research Grant offers £1,000 each year to a female physical geographer undergraduate or postgraduate student undertaking original fieldwork overseas. The Grant is given in memory of Professor Monica Cole, an eminent physical geography researcher.

Born in 1922, Monica Cole was a leader in the field of geo-botany. Her career spanned continents and decades. She held the position of Chair of Geography at Bedford College for many years. Shortly after her retirement in 1975, she received the RGS-IBG Murchison Medal for major contributions to the geography of South Africa and to the understanding of savannas.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 January 2012

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AES Engineering Scholarship 2011, USA

AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. AES Engineering offers a highly adaptable range of services. AES offers wide range of services like producing measurable efficiency gains through their skills in areas like management studies, policy develoment, performance development, construction quality, technology testing and evaluation, safety and health, infrastucture management. AES has been a leader in providing distinctive resources and business solutions. Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question:
What impact will the Natural Disasters of 2010 have on the global economy? How should these events affect future political, business and personal decisions?

Scholarship Application Deadline: 7 october 2011

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Conocophillips Canada Centennial Scholarship Program by AUCC, Canada: Petroleum studies,Environmental/Sustainable Development Studies

To support young Canadian visionaries who have a drive to make a difference
in the future. The scholarship program encourages individuals with academic excellence and demonstrated leadership. The Centennial scholarship program will have a nationalpresence and will create a legacy for ConocoPhillips Canada Centennial year. Up to four 4 scholarships at the college or university level. 2 award will be open to students pursuing Petroleum studies ,1 award will be open to students pursuing environmental/sustainable development studies .1 award will be open to students in any field of study or discipline. Program must be of a minimum two-year duration. University preparatory programs in any jurisdiction are not eligible (e.g. CEGEPs -pre-university diploma.

N.B. Applicants who have previously held a ConocoPhillips Canada Scholarship will not be eligible to apply for a new scholarship.

Scholarship Application Deadline:Jun 01, 2011

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