scholarship application | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 2

ATLAS PhD Positions at the Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen University, Denmark

/ January 6, 2011 Leave a Comment

Scholarship Description: A Ph.D. studentship is for 3 years, if the applicant has completed a Master degree in physics by mid-February, but can also be for 4 years, if the applicant has not yet begun a Master project. Terms of appointment and salary are set by agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Association of Academics in the State (AC). The studentships are funded by the Danish Foundation for Basic Research, the Danish Research Council for Natural Sciences and the Lundbeck foundation.

Applications should be submitted by 21th of January, 2011, and should include:

* A statement of research interests (max. 2 pages).
* Transcript of exams passed (the Master degree may be submitted with a delay of up to two weeks.)
* CV, including prior computing and research experience (max. 2 pages)
* 2-3 letters of reference

Scholarship Application Deadline: 21-01-2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Filed Under: Doctorate Degree, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Masters Degree, Physical Science Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

ACRL 2011 National Conference Librarian Scholarship, USA

/ August 18, 2010 Leave a Comment

To provide opportunities for librarians with five or fewer years of post-MLS experience to update their skills and knowledge by participating in an ACRL professional development experience.

Goals

• Enhance librarians’ ability to provide excellent services to constituent groups
• Increase participation of entry-level and minority librarians in ACRL professional development activities
• Increase ACRL’s efforts toward being a more inclusive organization
• Provide members with an active, positive interaction with ACRL that will strengthen membership retention

Award

Fifty scholarships will be awarded. Each will include complimentary registration (a $375 value), and $250 stipend to attend the ACRL 2011 National Conference, March 30-April 2, 2011 in Philadelphia. The total value of each scholarship is $625.

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship applicants must be:
• ACRL members with five or fewer years of post-MLS professional library experience
• Currently employed in a library, preference will be given to applicants employed in an academic or research library
• Recommended by the their dean or director.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must:
1. Obtain a recommendation from their dean/director in electronic form that can be cut and pasted into the application (not to exceed 300 words).
2. Complete the online Librarian Scholarship Application. The application includes a brief description of the applicant’s employment history as well as a description of how attendance at the ACRL National Conference will support their long-term goals (not to exceed 300 words).

NOTE: Only electronic submissions via the Librarian Scholarship Application will be considered. The form does not allow submissions to be saved and resumed. Prepare your answers and have your dean/director’s recommendation obtained before starting the online application. Please double-check all your answers before pushing the ‘submit’ button.

Deadline for Submission

The application deadline is November 9, 2010 (11:59 p.m. Central).

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Scholarship in Social Work for South African Citizens, Africa

/ August 18, 2010 1 Comment

The National Department of Social Development is hereby making a scholarship available in the field of Social Work.

Job Description: Applications are open to current Social Work students as well as prospective students who would like to enroll for a Social Work Degree for the 2011 academic year. Students who are currently holders of a National Department of Social Development Scholarship do not have to apply.

The Scholarship will cover Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books, stipend for practical’s and official accommodation provided by the University

The Applicant Must:
Be a South African Citizen
Comply with the entry requirements set by the University
Fully and correctly complete the Scholarship Application form
Be prepared to enter into an agreement with the Department (More details will be contained in the agreement)
Must complete the qualification within the minimum period as prescribed by the University

A selection panel will assess all the applications received. Due to the large number of applications received only successful candidates will be informed in writing. Make sure that the address provided on your application form is correct.

The applicant must indicate in writing if he/she accepts the scholarship. A special reply slip will be attached to the notification letter and will have to be returned to the Departmental representative within 14 days after receipt of the notification.

After receipt of the acceptance letter of the applicant by the Departmental Representative, arrangements will be made for the signing of the scholarship contract. (More details will be contained in the contract ).

A copy of the acceptance letter and the signed scholarship contract will be provided to NSFAS to arrange for payment.

Scholarship monies will only be paid out once the scholarship contract, curriculum exposition, the letter of acceptance and the specified statement of fees due to the University have been received by the Department/NSFAS. It is in your own interest to furnish the relevant parties with the above–mentioned documents without delay.

Failure to comply with these stipulations will mean that you forfeit the scholarship

After Completion of my studies

Fourth year students must provide copies of their final results within one month after completion of their studies in order to ensure placement according to the contractual Obligations (Contract will provide more information)

The Scholarship will pay for Registration, Tuition, Prescribed books and Official Accommodation provided by the University. Only accommodation contracted by the relevant university will be considered.

Please note that:

a) Only specified accounts will be paid. When purchasing books, every item must be specified. Only prescribed study material will be covered by the scholarship.
b) This Department pays, within the amount of the scholarship, only appropriate expenses and does not pay out any unused money to the student.
c) All claims for payment must be submitted to your NSFAS office by not later than 1 March 2011 for the first semester and 1 August 2011 for the second semester to ensure that all accounts are paid timeously.
d) Full study fees will only be settled after April, however a minimum payment will be made by NSFAS after receipt of a proforma invoice.

To enable the Department to keep abreast of your academic progress and to authorize the payment of scholarship monies for further years, it will be necessary for you to give an exposition of your intended curriculum for each year of study. This should clearly indicate your major and ancillary subjects.

On enrolling at an Institution of Higher Learning for the new academic year, kindly fill in the name and address of the above-mentioned departmental representative on the appropriate section of the registration form. This will ensure that both a progress report as well as your examination results will be forwarded to the Department. Such action will expedite the payment of your scholarship money by NSFAS.

You may not change your field of study for which the scholarship was awarded.

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