postgraduate degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 2

International Excellence Award in the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde, UK

For September 2011 entry, 1 x £1,000 International Excellence Award is available to an outstanding-calibre overseas student for the MSc and MRes degrees offered by the Department of Civil Engineering. In order to be eligible for short-listing for one of these prestigious awards, you should submit a one page supporting statement  via the Department’s application process (please access the link below). The award will be allocated based on quality, but early application is advisable. Please click on the link here for details on how to apply. The Department of Civil Engineering/David Livingstone Centre for Sustainability is offering a £1,000 award to attract the best international student to our innovative MSc and MRes courses.
Strathclyde is a leading technological University and the Department of Civil Engineering has unique postgraduate programmes on offer: the MSc in Environmental Entrepreneurship is the first in Europe; the MSc in Environmental Forensics is supported by the best-equipped environmental forensics labs in the UK; and the syllabus of the MSc in Geotechnics has been designed in consultation with industry to incorporate the most modern methods of analysis, using industry-standard software, such as PLAXIS, ReWard and GeoSlope.
The 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Clyde Waterfront Regeneration and the Sustainable Glasgow Programme make Glasgow a ‘happening place’ for the study of Civil Engineering and environmental-related topics. With its vibrant City Centre location and easy access to stunning Scottish countryside, the University of Strathclyde is the ideal place to undertake a one-year postgraduate degree.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications for the International Excellence Award is expected to be late May 2011.

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The TUYF Charitable Trust Scholarship for NGO Goverance

The TUYF Charitable Trust invites applications for the Scholarship for the academic year 2011/2012. The Scholarship supports individuals who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Non-Government Organization (“NGO”) governance or related areas overseas. The purpose of the scholarship is to nurture future leaders and enhance governance of welfare NGOs. The Scholarship shall be awarded annually from the academic year 2011/2012. The regulations are as follows:
Number, Value and Duration of Award
1) There will be a maximum of 2 scholarships each year. The value of each award shall depend on the expenses involved in the countries in which the awardee will undertake his/her studies as overseas student to include tuition fees, field placement expenses, accommodation, living expenses and travel costs.
2) The duration of the award is linked to the course of study. Extensions are determined on a case-by-case basis.
3) The Funding Organization is under no obligation to make awards in any given year if no suitable candidates are found.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
1) All applicants have to be permanent residents of Hong Kong.
2) An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in social studies or relevant subjects, and at least one year of work experience in NGOs in HK
OR
Fresh graduates who have possessed NGO work experience in HK prior to pursuing their degree
OR
An individual with over 3 years of work experience in a management / leadership position in the NGOs in Hong Kong
3) All applicants should submit a study plan and a career plan after graduation. The Scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, relevant experience, the study and career plans, leadership potential, and other dimensions deemed appropriate by the Selection Committee.
4) The award is for Full Time study only.
5) Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the community.
6) The award is not exclusive of other financial or in-kind support. Awardees may accept remuneration for teaching/coaching, placements and summer employment.
7) Applicants must complete and pass IELTS proficiency test.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 May 2011

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Research Position at the Pediatric Biology Centre, THSTI, India

The project involves the use of cellular, biochemical and molecular approaches to evaluate immune function as well as to estimate micronutrient levels in human umbilical cord blood.

Qualifications:
Required: The candidate should have a postgraduate degree in the medicine or a PhD in biological sciences, and should have a good academic record.
Desired:
Experience in one/more areas listed below is desirable:
Flow cytometry
Human pathology or nutritional biochemistry

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 March 2011( interview date)

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