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Deustche Bank Penultimate Year Scholarship 2011-2012, Australia: Commerce

The Applicant applying for this Scholarship  should be Bachelor of Commerce (and combined degree) undertaking their penultimate year of study.Combined degree students are also eligible but must be in their penultimate year of the degree (the Commerce component may already be completed).
The scholarship is valued at $6,000 (annually), payable in two installments- one upon the award of the scholarship and the other in the final year of study.The scholarship is for tenure of one year, and conditional on full time enrollment in the Bachelor of Commerce (or combined degree).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May  2011

2011 National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania Scholarship, USA

Each year the National Federation of the Blind offers thirty scholarships for deserving college students, ranging in monetary value from $3,000 to $12,000. Along with the scholarship, winners will receive an all expenses paid trip to the National Convention in July, where there will be over 2,500 people in attendance. At this convention one will have the opportunityto meet and interact with successful blind people who are leaders in the organization and in their communities.  In addition NFB of Pennsylvania offers two scholarships of $1,000, and enables the winners to attend our State Convention in November. Any blind or visually impaired person who will be a full time college student during the 2011-2012 school years is encouraged to apply for both scholarships.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011

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SAFe Think PhD and Researchers Fellowship Call: human and social sciences

The SAFe Think programme was launched in 2010 with the view of strengthening the connections between South African research institutes and their French counterparts. By assisting research partners in establishing sustainable cooperation, the French government aims at facilitating the integration of South African think tanks into French, European and francophone African scientific networks.

The 2010 edition of the programme has allowed several South African senior researchers to conduct joint projects with research institutes based in France. In view of the interest expressed in the programme by partner institutions, the French government is pleased to open applications for 2011.
The French government is offering five fellowships allowing successful applicants to undertake a joint research project of a duration of up to ten weeks in collaboration with a French research institute. Fellowships include a 2000€ monthly allowance, a roundtrip airflight ticket, visa fees and full medical and social insurance.

Requirement
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and have experience in programme/project management coupled with a substantial publication record. Applications from researchers with a Master’s qualification, having an extensive publication record and relevant experience, will also be considered.

Given the bilateral nature of the partnership, preference will be given to South African applicants. However, all candidates meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 February 2011

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