IT | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

Global Studies Scholarship at University of Canterbury, New Zealand

This scholarship was established in 2009 by Dr Kennedy Graham, MP; Senior Adjunct Fellow, School of Law, University of Canterbury.For the student who is judged to have submitted the best essay in an annual essay competition.Applicants for the scholarship must be students enrolled in 200 or 300 level courses at the University of Canterbury and must be in their final year of study for a Bachelor’s degree.
The scholarship shall be awarded to assist the recipient complete a Masters or Honours degree in any faculty at the University of Canterbury and shall be paid to the recipient on that student enrolling in such a degre

Scholarship Application Deadline:22 Dec 2011

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Postgraduate Scholarship in Remote Sensing of Wind Fields and Atmospheric Pollution using Laser Radar, Australia

The scholarship has an additional operating, training and travel budget to assist students in field investigations. The successful candidates will work with a small team of researchers based in Perth, Western Australia.

Eligibility: Candidates will be expected to have:
* An Honours (H1A or H2A) degree, Masters degree (Distinction average) or equivalent in a relevant physical science, engineering discipline, and/or mathematics.
* A basic understanding of the fluid dynamics; numerical modelling; optimisation and statistical computations; and well developed skill computer programming using computation languages (such as C++, Matlab and Fortran), which are fundamentals to the successful outcomes of both project outcomes. Experience with parallel programming using visualisation libraries will be well regarded.
* The ability to, and experience in, working both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
* English proficiency, with strong written and oral communication skills.
* A commitment to applied research

Scholarship Application Deadline:Can be applied for at any time.

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MA Scholarships, Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland: Comparative Literature, Intercultural Studies, Sexuality Studies, Translation Studies and Translation Technology

School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies (SALIS)
Dublin City University (DCU)
IRELAND

In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the founding of SALIS, we are offering scholarships on each of the School’s five taught MA programmes, commencing in September 2011. The scholarships will cover full-time student fees. The five innovative MA programmes offered by SALIS are:

– MA in Comparative Literature
– MA in Intercultural Studies
– MA in Sexuality Studies
– MA in Translation Studies
– MSc in Translation Technology

All applicants should hold an honours undergraduate qualification (2.2 or above), and applications should include the following:

  • CV (no longer than 3 pages)
  • Personal statement outlining the applicant’s suitability for the scholarship. This should include information on the applicant’s background, their interest in the specific MA programme, any relevant experience in the field, and should explain what they hope to achieve by doing the programme.
  • Names and contact details of two referees (at least one from an academic)

Detailed information about each of the five MA programmes is available on the following website: http://www.dcu.ie/salis/index.shtml

Applications should be addressed to:

SALIS MA Scholarships
SALIS School Office, Room C138
Henry Grattan Building
DCU
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Ireland

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 6th May, 2011.