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Masters and Doctoral Award for the Applicants of Developing Countries and Canada at International Development Research

Masters and Doctoral Award for the Applicants of Developing Countries and Canada offered by International Development Research Centre in Canada

Study Subject(s):Climate Change and Water

Course Level:Masters, Doctoral

Scholarship Provider: International Development Research Centre

Scholarship can be taken at:  Canadian or developing-country university

Eligibility:

To be eligible for an award, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to any other conditions set out in this call for proposals: Applications will ONLY be accepted in English or French.

APPLICANTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES:
-must be citizens of a developing country and be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Canadian or developing country university.

CANADIAN APPLICANTS:
-must be Canadian citizens (or permanent residents of Canada) and be enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian university).
-No Canadian Master’s students will be accepted.
-The proposed field work must take place in a developing country and start no later than December 31, 2012.
-The applicant’s research supervisor must provide training and supervision in the field of the proposed research for the entire duration of the award period.
-In principle, applicants must have completed all the required course work for their program of study before receiving the award.
-An exception will be granted where a university requires one or two more courses to be done after the field research.
-All doctoral applicants must have successfully passed comprehensive written and oral examinations for the academic program in which they are enrolled before receiving the award.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most. IDRC’s Climate Change and Water Program (CCW) helps developing country researchers understand how climate change affects water resources and find ways to improve the ability of citizens and governments to adapt to the changing environment. CCW’s Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards aim to build research capacity by providing funding to graduate students working on subjects related to climate change and water.

Apply Here: http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/Competitions/Pages/CompetitionDetails.aspx?CompetitionID=15

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 September 2011

 

The KCA Deutag scholarship for Undergraduate

The KCA Deutag scholarship for Undergraduate (third year) Students and a paid one year placement in Aberdeen, at Robert Gordon University, UK -2011

Study Subject(s):Management BA (Hons),Management with Economics , Finance , Human Resource Management, Marketing
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: KCA Deutag
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
Applicants must be engaged in full-time study at Robert Gordon University on one of the undergraduate degree programmes listed below:

  • Management BA (Hons)
  • Management with Economics BA (Hons)
  • Management with Finance BA (Hons)
  • Management with Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
  • Management with Marketing BA (Hons)

 

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

 

Scholarship Description: KCA Deutag employs over 5,000 people worldwide and from designing the next generation of drilling rigs and facilities to delivering highly complex drilling programmes, we look to our people for success. KCA Deutag is the largest platform drilling contractor in the UK sector of the North Sea, one of the largest international drilling contractors outside the Americas and a world leader in drilling engineering, drilling facilities engineering, rig design, construction and operation. Applicants will be assessed on academic performance and their interpersonal and leadership skills. They should also show enthusiasm and commitment for a career in the dynamic energy industry. Short listed applicants will be invited to an interview at KCA Deutag. Renewal of the award after each year is dependant on continued good academic performance.

Apply Here: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/areas-of-study/subjects/business-management-and-accounting/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/kca-deutag-business-scholarship

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 October 2011

International Scholarship in Postgraduate Research at University of Western Sydney

International Scholarship in Postgraduate Research at University of Western Sydney funded by DEEWR and UWSIPRS, Australia-2012

Study Subject(s):Any

Course Level:Postgraduate Research

Scholarship Provider: DEEWR, UWSIPRS

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:

  • Students from any overseas country, except New Zealand, who are commencing a new research degree course and do not already hold an equivalent degree are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants for coursework awards are not eligible to apply, even where there is a research component in the degree.
  • Students who have already commenced their research degree may not be eligible.
  • Current AusAID students are ineligible.

 

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

 

Scholarship Description: These awards are for full-time study towards higher degrees by research. IPRS are funded by the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Competition for scholarships is intense; only applicants with extensive research training and experience will be offered an award. UWS may also offer University funded awards called UWS International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UWSIPRS). These awards carry the same stipend and conditions as the government funded IPRS. Applicants do not need to apply separately for these awards. All applicants for the IPRS are automatically considered for the UWSIPRS if they are not offered an IPRS.

Apply Here: http://www.uws.edu.au/research/scholarships/endeavour_international_postgraduate_research_scholarships_eiprs

 

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011