Social Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 195

Terence Grier Entrance Scholarship in Ryerson University 2011 in Canada

The Terence Grier Entrance Scholarship honours the achievements of Ryerson’s President, from 1988-1995, in particular his leadership through a period of profound change at Ryerson, culminating in the acquisition of
university status at the institution.The scholarship is valued at full tuition and is not renewable.Eligibility
. Must be a current full-time (2010-11) secondary school student in Canada.
. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
. Must have achieved high school matriculation.
. Must be pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time.
. Must be seeking admission into first year undergraduate study in a full-time degree program at Ryerson University.. .Minimum average of 85% in 6 Ontario Grade 12 U/M or equivalent credits from a high school within Canada.
. Successful demonstration of exceptional aptitude for or interest in the chosen field of study at Ryerson (e.g., a journalism applicant who has already achieved an outstanding record on a high school newspaper; a theatre applicant who has already starred in school or amateur productions; a business applicant who has already demonstrated entrepreneurial skills; and other comparable achievements in whatever field of study the applicant may choose to follow).

Scholarship Application Deadline: April 1, 2011

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2011 PhD Studentship in Accounting, University of Exeter, UK

The Business School has a vibrant postgraduate research community where there are currently over 140 students enrolled on its Doctoral programmes. It has excellent research ratings with 94 per cent of its research classified as being of international quality (RAE 2008). As part of its ongoing development of postgraduate research, the Business School is offering up to 10 fully-funded studentships for October 2011 start. Priority will be given to applicants with research proposals that align with Business School priorities as well as the University of Exeter Research Beacons and Key Themes.

You should have an appropriate first degree with a significant quantitative component of class 2:1 or above. You should also have a good Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a closely related discipline.Preference will be given to applicants who have received ESRC accredited training at Master’s level. If English is not your first language, a language test certificate is required with the following minimum requirements for this studentship: IELTS 7.0. Personal qualities should also include the ability to work independently and high degree of motivation necessary to complete a PhD in three years.

Scholarship Application Deadline:25th February 2011

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International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarships, Ryerson University, Canada

International applicants entering year one of a full-time, four-year undergraduate degree program at Ryerson in Fall 2011. Applicants must meet the following criteria and will be considered on a competitive basis.(A) Enrolling in a post-secondary institution for the first time and have completed an application to Ryerson, via the Ontaria Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).Currently enrolled (full-time) in the final year of an out-of-country secondary school (or equivalent) and entering Canada with Study Permit authorization. Applicants must achieve first-class standing in the country-specific equivalent of the Ontario Grade 12U program.
Details:7 International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, will be awarded across all programs on a grades-competitive basis starting at 85% or equivalent(final admission average). International students who have attended a post-secondary institution (university or college)are not eligible for International Student Merit Scholarships. International students must have a valid Canadian Study Permit by the time they register in courses at Ryerson and must maintain their International Student (Study Permit) status for the entirety of their first year of studies (fall and winter semesters) in order to receive and retain their scholarship.

Scholarship Application Deadline:March 1, 2011

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