Social Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 12

MA Scholarships for International Students in History at University of Leeds, UK

All of the following are available to UK, EU and International postgraduates applying to study in the School of History, University of Leeds. Figures quoted reflect the 2011/12 UK / EU fee rates. 2012/13 fees for UK / EU students will probably be set in April and are likely to increase substantially due to changes in government fundingt. Thanks to a generous donation from the late Professor Maurice Beresford, we can offer three Beresford MA scholarships this year (offered for the last year in 2011/12):
The Beresford MA Scholarships are for full fees at the UK/EU rate plus a partial maintenance grant (pro rata over 2 years for part time students). International scholarship holders may opt to amalgamate the scholarship into one payment as a substantial contribution towards International fees or may choose to receive the UK/EU arrangement which would cover £4,200 of your fees and provide you with an additional funding as a maintenance contribution.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible to be considered for these scholarships, you must:
-have applied, and received an offer, for a place in the School of History or the Institute for Medieval Studies *
-have supplied us with copies of transcripts from previous degrees and one academic reference by the deadline in late June 2011
-have fulfilled our entry requirements before official acceptance of any scholarship
-be starting your course in the next academic year (2011/12)
not already have an MA in History

Scholarship Application Deadline: Late June 2011.

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2011 Scholarships for International Students for Undergraduate Studies, Okan University, Turkey

We offer a wide range academic programs taught in English and Turkish. A variety of scholarships are available for international degree-seeking students. For the international exchange and guest students, there are a great number of courses in English to choose from. We also offer summer programs with exciting seminars and study trips in Istanbul.In the spirit of promoting international education and fostering close educational ties between Turkey and various countries OKAN UNIVERSITY is offering scholarships to international students from the following countries applying for undergraduate studies in the 2011-2012 academic year.

Scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants based on the highest scores in international / national examinations and high school graduation grades. Full or partial scholarships will be applied towards tuition fees for education. Students will be responsible for their own accommodation and living and travel expenses.


Scholarship Application Deadline:
July 1, 2011

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EPSRC Fellowships in Manufacturing, UK

EPSRC is looking, in a Pilot call, to support a number EPSRC Fellowships in Manufacturing who have the potential to be future research leaders in their field in Manufacturing Research, supporting either academics who have recently (within the last three years) moved from industry, or people in industry, currently involved in innovation, looking to move into academia. The aim is to offer up to five years of support for suitable candidates who not only have an appropriate background but can also articulate their vision for utilising their industrial experience to inform their future research direction.

To apply for an EPSRC Fellowship in Manufacturing, you should have the potential to develop into an international research leader with the ability to set and drive new research agendas, which could have a potential transformative impact on manufacturing industries, by the end of the award. This call is aimed at individuals with potential to develop into international leaders.EPSRC expectations for EPSRC Fellows in Manufacturing include;

Research should have a transformative impact on the manufacturing industries through the translation of world-class science and engineering.
Ability to change the culture within academia by transferring best practice in industry to academia.
Applicants will develop into future leaders in the academic world.

Scholarship Application Deadline:01 September 2011

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