Social Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 15

The Nordstrom Scholarship Program 2011-2012, USA

Nordstrom Scholarships give bright, deserving kids the help they need to achieve their goals.This scholarship is for hardworking high-school students with dreams of a higher education.To apply for this scholarship candidate must be a high school junior ,live and attend high school in one of the participating states designated by Nordstrom.The applicant should have and maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale throughout your high school career,and be eligible to attend a four- year college or university in the United States.
The amount of the scholarship will be $10000,paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the college of their choice. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, awards/honors, leadership, school activities, community/volunteer activities, financial and employment history. Awards are granted without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, or national origin.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 16 May 2011

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University of Southampton Fashion Marketing Scholarship 2011-2012, UK

The undergraduate scholarships is funded by Winchester School of Art .The UK/EU and international students can apply for this scholarship. Scholarships have been put in place to assist students during their studies at the School.
Fashion Marketing Scholarship is available to both UK/EU and International students. These scholarships are £500 for UK/EU students and £1,000 for International students. They are offered on “first come, first served” basis.
A limited number of scholarships are available to eligible students who have accepted a place on the BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing Programme for the coming academic year and who are not in receipt of any other scholarship/bursary from WSA. These scholarships are for the first year only.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 July 2011

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Fulbright Scholarship Program in Teaching/Research in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Top priorities for applications are in political development, nation-building, development of electoral systems, conflict resolution, good governance and dealing with corruption and economic development. Other fields of interest include environmental protection, eco-tourism, Congolese music, art, and literature, archaeology, ethnic studies, linguistics, American studies and teacher training and curriculum development for English-language teaching. Applications are also welcome in other disciplines.

Scholars with a Ph.D., postdoctoral university or college teaching and research experience and previous experience in developing countries in political transition are preferred. The academic year consists of two semesters: mid-October until February and February until the end of July. A letter of invitation from the host institution is not needed to apply. An English language school, the American School of Kinshasa, is available for children in grades K-12 who accompany scholar.

Scholarship Application Deadline:August 1, 2011

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