IT | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 38

Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships for Career as an Automotive Aftermarket Technician

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Launched in 1996, the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium has quickly established itself as the premier educational event in the automotive aftermarket. This two-day annual event brings together leaders of industry event to hear presentations on the future strategic aftermarket.

All net proceeds from the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium will be used to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket. Since the program began, more than 1,500 scholarships have been granted.

While all students are encouraged to apply, the first priority in granting scholarships to those seeking a career in the automotive aftermarket, and the second priority is given to the sons and daughters of families in the sector.

Students who receive a scholarship and start a career as manager of automotive aftermarket is eligible for a scholarship to play after graduation from their program and after completing six months of employment in the automotive aftermarket.

GAAS Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

* Qualified applicants must either be a graduating high school senior or have graduated from high school.
* To receive a GAAS scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in a college-level program or an ASE/NATEF certified post secondary automotive technical program. NATEF is the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. NATEF sets standards for automotive education program, and ASE – the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, certifies schools, which meet these standards. See www.natef.org for a list of certified programs.

* Students enrolled in automotive oriented continuing education may also apply.
* Participants must attend a full-time program in the United States or Canada.
* Staff members of Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium sponsoring associations, their family members, and former GAAS Scholarship recipients are not eligible.
* While anyone may apply, priority is given to students who plan a career in the automotive aftermarket, or who are sons and daughters of families who are in the automotive aftermarket.
* Students must completely fill out the GAAS application. All school transcripts including high school and post-secondary (if applicable) must be submitted with the application.
* At least one letter of recommendation from a non-family member must be submitted with the application.
* A 250-word essay on why the student believes they deserve to be a scholarship recipient must be submitted with the application.
Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31 2011
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The Freshman/Sophomore Scholarship Program , USA: Food Science and Food Technology

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The Freshman/Sophomore Scholarship program encourages outstanding students to pursue a B.S. at an IFT-approved university in the field of food science and food technology.
For sophomore scholarships, any freshman must intend to enroll or be enrolled in an approved food science/technology program, except as otherwise noted, who has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA (A=4.0) for the first term of study, and who has the recommendation of the department head.
Scholarships are available to Freshmen with a 3.0 GPA or above, pursuing a curriculum in food science or food technology, and intending to enroll or be enrolled in an IFT-approved university.  Scholarships are available to Sophomores with a 3.0 GPA or above currently enrolled in an IFT-approved university pursuing a food science or food technology degree. (for purposes of this document, approved program means the program meets the “IFT Undergraduate Education Standards for Degrees in Food Science,” as determined by the Committee on Higher Education).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 March 2011

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Junior Research Positions at HiLASE, Czech Republic: Laser Physics

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HiLASE (High-average power pulsed lasers) is a brand new national project aimed at development of novel type of diode-pumped solid-state lasers (DPSSL) intended for industrial and scientific applications. The project realization team from the Institute of Physics AS CR, v.v.i. is seeking a candidate for the position of: Junior Researcher

Key Responsibilities:
1. Realization of particular research activity delegated by Senior Researcher.
2. Advising and monitoring the PhD Student.
3. Leading the experimental work.
4. Participation of designing of concepts and looking for the potential applications.
5. Publishing, participating on the conference, trainings and participation in preparation of the tender documentation.

Key Requirements:
1. PhD in Laser Physics.
2. Interests in laser physics.
3. English language on a very good level (written and spoken).
4. Strong motivation for work and loyalty.
5. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
6. Team player, feel a sense of accomplishment, supporting the team.
7. Willing to travel
Scholarship Application Deadline: 01/02/2011
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