Business | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 22

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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Document Management and Graphic Communications Industry Scholarships 2011 in USA

The EDSF scholarship program was initiated in 1999 to recognize and support the next generation of professionals for the Document Management and Graphic Communication industry. The industry encompasses the wide range of businesses and professionals involved in the creation, management, production, distribution and storage of print and electronic documents.To be eligible for an EDSF scholarship, students must have the following:
. An interest in pursuing a career within the Document Management and Graphic Communication industry
. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
. Full-time student attending an accredited college or university as of the Fall 2011 semester
. International students may apply
Criteria :Scholarships are based on a combination of the following: Scholastic achievement, application essay,participation in school activities, community service, honors and organizational affiliations, education objectives and academic and professional recommendations. Depending on specific sponsor criteria,other elements may be considered, such as geographic location, college preference, organization andpresentation. Previous EDSF Scholarship Recipients Must Reapply.Students who have received EDSF scholarships in the past must reapply each year as the scholarships are not automatically renewed. A revised, updated application and references must be submitted.
Scholarship Selection:The EDSF Scholarship Committee, made up of individuals active in the Document Management and
Graphic Communication industry, reviews the applications and selects the award recipients.Awards will be announced no later than July 29, 2011. All scholarship recipients will be notified byemail and/or phone within 24 hours of the selection committee’s decisions. In addition, a complete list of scholarship award recipients.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 2, 2011

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