education programs | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans

Small Grants Program in Science funded by Ian Potter Foundation, Australia: ecological sustainability of Australian biodiversity, future water management and the recovery of degraded landscapes

To support innovative scientific research by early career researchers who are well supported by and through their host institutions .To encourage the development of infrastructure available to early career researchers who are well supported by and through their host institutions .To back high quality scientific research directed at ecological sustainability of Australian biodiversity, future water management and the recovery of degraded landscapes. Purposes which are core to the operations of the organisation and should more appropriately be funded from institutional operating funds .Research projects for which there would be a reasonable prospect of attracting commercial funding.

The Foundation is able to support exceptional and visionary individuals, including those in their early career. Projects often link with the Foundation’s Environment & Conservation and Education programs.

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 May 2011.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

2011 James Beard Foundation School Scholarships in USA: Culinary

James Beard is fondly remembered by friends and colleagues as a man who offered unstinting help and encouragement to people embarking on a culinary career. Upholding Beard’s legacy of culinary education and support through our scholarship program is an essential component of the James Beard Foundation’s mission. The Friends of James Beard Foundation Scholarships and the James Beard Foundation School Scholarships have been established to assist aspiring culinary professionals who plan to further their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school. Professional grants are also available for independent work, study and travel.

The James Beard Foundation’s education programs include continuing education classes, guided tastings, readings, conferences, children’s programs, scholarship opportunities for aspiring culinary students, work/study/travel grants for working professionals, and volunteer opportunities for current culinary students.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 15, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship in Education Programs, USA

The Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship program will award four (4) scholarships each session for one year (four sessions in the 12-month year) commencing with Special Fall 2010 Part B, then again in Special Spring 2011 Part B, Special Summer 2011 Part A, and Special Summer 2011 Part B. Each scholarship is valued at $330.00 per course which represents 25% off the current tuition price and will be applied to every course through to graduation. The amount is based on the 2010-11 tuition rate of $1,320 for a 3-credit graduate level course. The minimum amount awarded will be $3,960 for the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and $4,290 for Master of Science in Educational Administration. The dollar value will adjust with any tuition changes, with the percent value remaining at 25%. The scholarship is in effect as long as the recipient continues to be an active degree seeking student.

Scholarship Application Deadline:Special Spring 2011 Part B
February 20, 2011 (By 11:59 PM EST)
Special Summer 2011 Part A
April 17, 2011 (By 11:59 PM EST)
Special Summer 2011 Part B
June 12, 2011 (By 11:59 PM EST)

Further Scholarship Information and Application