international students | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 19

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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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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2011 Victoria PhD Scholarship for International Students, New Zealand

To encourage postgraduate research Victoria offers scholarships to those about to begin their doctoral  studies. These scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline.
The Victoria PhD Scholarship consists of a $21,000 per annum stipend plus domestic tuition fees for up to three years. These scholarships are offered to the top ranked candidates in any round. Scholarships will be awarded in three selection rounds.
Applicants who do not clearly meet the academic criteria may be considered under any of the following categories for a Victoria Doctoral Scholarship:
+ The applicant has a strong academic record and is recognised as showing the potential for research
+ The applicant has significant work experience or significant peer esteem in the research field to which they are applying.
+ The applicant has a recognised record of publications.
+ The applicant’s proposed research would contribute significantly to the School, Institute or Centre’s Research Plan.
+ The involvement of the applicant in the School’s programme of research would assist in building a ‘critical mass’ of research and/or involve
collaboration between institutions.
+ The strategic direction of the proposed research could invlove joint initiatives with the business community to develop future commercialisation of the research.

Scholarship Application Deadline: on 1 March 2011 , 1 July 2011 and 1 November 2011

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