Natural Sciences | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 9

2011 K. C. Mahindra Education Trust Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies Abroad: Engineering,Natural Sciences, Humanities,Medicine and Business Management including the study of military and Naval and Aviation Sciences

The K C Mahindra Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies Abroad is an interest free loan scholarship which is awarded to deserving graduates interested in pursuing their post graduate studies overseas. This scholarship has been ongoing since 1956. Announcement of the scholarship is done at the month of January in leading newspapers throughout India. Currently the maximum amount awarded per scholarship is Rs. 95,000/. From last year, KCMET has also announced the KC Mahindra Fellows Fund where the 3 most deserving candidates selected for the abovementioned scholarship are awarded an interest free loan scholarship ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 8 lacs, based on merit and need.
To be eligible, the candidate is required to possess a First Class degree or equivalent diploma of the same standard from a recognized university. The candidate must have secured admission or at least have applied for admission to a reputable university or institution abroad at the time of submission of the application form. The application form can be collected from our office at the end of January. Shortlisted students are called for the final interviews which are held in July. At the time of the interview you should have secured admission into the institute.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

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Siemens / DAAD Post Graduate Program Research Grants 2011 for Graduates from India: Engineering Sciences,Natural Sciences (Physics, Biology

Grants for PhD-students can be awarded for up to a maximum of 36 months. The grant includes:
· home country dependent lump-rate travel allowance,
· monthly grant payment of 1.300,- EUR,
· annually study and research subsidy of 460,- EUR,
· costs of insurance for health, accident and personal liability in Germany,
· a two-month German language course.
Where applicable, family-dependent allowances or benefits may also be paid.Host institutions will obtain a research cost allowance of 2.400,- EUR per year.
Application
Applications are open to Indian graduates who hold a Master’s or equivalent academicdegree and have very good English language skills. No more than two years should have passed since graduating with this degree.

Scholarship Application Deadline:March 31, 2011

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University of Florida Water Institute PhD Fellowship, USA: Nutrient dynamics, Management and policy in water sheds

The University of Florida Water Institute seeks applicants for up to 6 Ph.D. Fellows to join an interdisciplinary team working on complex, emerging issues related to nutrient dynamics, management and policy in watersheds. The 4-year fellowships include a $25,000 stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance.
Fellows will explore interdisciplinary research issues affecting watershed management in the face of EPA’s new nutrient criteria for
Florida waters. We seek students who have: 1) an interest in integrative, cross-disciplinary research, 2) a passion for understanding interactions between human and natural systems, and 3) an eagerness to develop research in one facet of the program, i.e.nutrient best management practices, hydrologic processes, riverine nutrient processing, ecological consequences of nutrient enrichment,
paleolimnology, environmental policy and governance, and systems modeling.

Fellows will be supported by an internal research grants program andN will benefit from international field experiences and integrative
activities that enhance interdisciplinary skills. Applicants must have a Masters degree in natural sciences, social sciences or engineering
with strong demonstrated interest in water issues.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2/11/2011

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