international students | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 20

Visiting PhD Fellowships at USC for International Students, USA

Resisting the Path to Genocide,a College 2020 Research Cluster at the University of Southern California (USC), offers funding for one visiting Ph.D. candidate per semester, beginning in Spring of 2011 through Spring 2013.The grant will be up to $4000 and shall allow the candidate to conduct research at USC for four weeks.
We are accepting international applications from Ph.D. candidates at any university, from any relevant discipline, who are working on a subject relevant to the cluster’s activities.
An interdisciplinary committee of faculty members involved with the research cluster will select the candidate, who will be chosen on the basis of:

  • how closely the candidate’s research relates to the topic of genocide resistance, and can contribute to scholarly discussion of genocide resistance within the cluster
  • the extent to which the use of USC’s resources will enable the candidate to further his or her ongoing research, or to conduct a smaller research project during the length of his or her stay at USC

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

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2011 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program for International Students, China

To encourage international students (excluding Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao SAR students) to undertake Mandarin language (Huayu) courses in the Republic of China (Taiwan), in order to provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwanese culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interactions between Taiwan and the international community.

Eligibility
International applicants above the age of 18, who possess a high school diploma or higher, excellent academic performance, and are of good moral character may apply. Candidates with one of the following qualifications may not apply.
a. Overseas Chinese students or a national of the R.O.C.
b. Students currently registered at a Mandarin Language Center or in a degree program at any university or college in Taiwan.
c. Individuals who have already received a HES or a Taiwan scholarship in the past.
d. Exchange students to Taiwan during the scholarship period.
e. Individuals currently receiving financial benefits from the Taiwan government or other educational institutions

Scholarship Application Deadline:March 31st, 2011

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Global Health Scholarships for US and International Students 2011, USA: Public Health

In an effort to further the educational component of our mission, the Center for Global Health supports students who exhibit outstanding academic records and a strong desire to pursue global health careers. Each year, eight or nine scholarships are awarded to incoming MPH, MHS, and MS students in the Bloomberg School of Public Health. The scholarships are awarded through a competitive process and are open to all domestic and international students.
There is not a separate application for the Global Health Scholarship. Instead, all admitted students into the Bloomberg School of Public Health are considered for the award. You can only be awarded the scholarship as a new student; returning students are not eligible. If you wish, you may mention your desire for the scholarship in your admissions essay. The scholarship covers full tuition for the 11-month MPH program and for one year of a two-year MHS or MS program.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Various

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