Social Sciences | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 41

The European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme, France

/ August 18, 2010 Leave a Comment

The European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme is an international researcher mobility programme offering 33 fellowships for the 2011/2012 academic year. It proposes 10-month residencies in one of the 14 participating Institutes: Berlin, Bologna, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Cambridge, Helsinki, Jerusalem, Lyons, Nantes, Paris, Uppsala, Vienna, Wassenaar. The Programme builds on the strong reputation of the Institutes for Advanced Study for promoting the concentrated, self-directed work of excellent researchers within the stimulating environment of a multidisciplinary and international group of fellows.

EURIAS Fellowships are mainly offered in the fields of the humanities and social sciences but may also be granted to scholars in natural and exact sciences, if their proposed research project does not require laboratory facilities. The diversity of the 14 participating IAS —which have agreed on a common selection procedure— offers a wide range of possible research contexts in Europe for worldwide scholars. Applicants select up to three IAS outside their country of nationality or residence as possible host institutions.

The Programme welcomes applications worldwide from promising scholars at an early stage of their careers as well as from established senior researchers.

Application Deadline 2010/11/15

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The Master of Lifelong Learning Scholarships for Non-EU Third World Countries Students

/ August 18, 2010 Leave a Comment

The Master of Lifelong Learning Scholarships for Third World Countries.

Lifelong Learning has become a fundamental goal of recent education policies, often advocated as a way to achieve socioeconomic development and as a tool for promoting the ‘knowledge-based’ society.

The rationale of the Masters of Lifelong Learning is to increase the awareness of European Lifelong Learning policies in a regional European context as well as on a global scale. It aims to provide policy-makers and professionals with responsibility for managing, delivering or supporting Lifelong Learning with opportunities to develop their own analysis and practice in what is a constantly changing economic, social, technological and policy environment.

The growing significance of Lifelong Learning both in national and international policy results in the need to bring its implications under close and critical scrutiny. The Master of Lifelong Learning is to be considered a response to a strong need for conducting educational reform activities all over the world.

Learning outcomes:

The Master of Lifelong Learning seeks to form professionals able toDesign and develop educational policies concerned with Lifelong Learning Promote innovation processes within Lifelong Learning systems suited to the social and organisational contexts in which they are to be undertaken, so as to facilitate change and social transformation.

Develop competences required in order to mediate between the educational community and the needs of the local environment Advise organisations on the planning, implementing, evaluating, supervising and control of training mechanisms in Lifelong Learning Apply techniques for recognizing diverse learning needs and for identifying the appropriate and sustained educational actions which will meet these needs.

Take part in the new developments and reforms taking place in Europe in accordance with the Bologna and Copenhagen process.Design and develop flexible learning paths, using ECTS and including recognition of prior learning. Integrate ICT and e-learning as a tool in educational programmes Develop systemic competences related to management, quality, creativity and leadership.

Entry requirements:

The entry requirements for students enrolling on the Master of Lifelong Learning are:

A good first degree (humanities or social sciences) from a recognised institution of higher education.

A satisfactory level of spoken and written English: IELTS 7.0 and TOEFL 650 (written paper test).

Application procedure and selection process

For a successful application the following documents must be included:

student application form (incl. photo)

certified copy of 1st degree

IELTS/TOEFL certificate

CV

letter of recommendation (reference)

qualification essay

Enrolment of students with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship:

All scholarship holders will be informed directly about their enrolment at the Institute of Education/the Danish University of Education.

The European Commission offers scholarships for 3rd country (non-EU) students and scholars. The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 December 2010.

For non-EU students:

For each student the scholarship amounts to 21,000 Euro per academic year. This includes 10 monthly grants of 1,600 Euro and a fixed amount of 5,000 Euro for fees, travel expenses, relocation costs, etc. For courses lasting two years, the student receives double this amount, i.e. 42,000 Euro.

For non-EU scholars:

The amount of an average scholarship for scholars is 13,000 Euro. This includes three monthly grants of 4,000 Euro and a fixed amount of 1,000 Euro for travel and expenses. For application forms, please contact the Consortium Office at malll@dpu.dk
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Istanbul Sehir University

/ July 20, 2010 Leave a Comment

Istanbul Sehir University, established in 2008, will open its doors for the very first students with 4 faculties and 10 departments. The university invites international applicants to come study in Istanbul, Turkey.

  • Duration of Study: At our university, as is the common practice in Turkey, undergraduate programs are 4 years. However, you may shorten this time by taking courses in summer school.
  • Language of Instruction: The medium of instruction at our university is English. Students whose English level is not sufficient will go through one year of English Preparatory Program.
  • Structure of Education: Undergraduate programs are 4 years. All undergraduate programs will follow a common core curriculum in the first year of study. Upon successful completion of first year, students will be given the option to change their departments.
  • Double Major and Minor Opportunities: Under the Double Major Program you may follow two undergraduate programs and receive two diplomas. With our Minor Programs, you will be able to receive a certificate that supports your major.

Faculties and departments-

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences:
Psychology
Political Science and International Relations
Sociology
History
Turkish Language and Literature

The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences:
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering

The Faculty of Business and Management
Management

The Faculty of Communications:
Cinema and Television

Eligibility:

All international students must be either graduates or in their final year of schools equivalent to Turkish High Schools.  Here you can find the quotas for each department.

Scholarships

The entire quota of international students entering the university in the 2010-2011 academic year will be given a full scholarship (including tuition fees, accommodation and health insurance).

Accommodation:
International students entering the university for the 2010-2011 academic year will be provided rooms in the dormitories free of charge.

Health Services and Insurance:
The university will provide health insurance for all international students in the 2010-2011 academic year.


Required documents
1. Undergraduate Application Form for international students,
2. Certified English or Turkish translation of your diploma (if available) (your original diploma and a certificate showing equivalency to the Turkish high school diploma will be requested at registration),
3. Certified English or Turkish translation of your transcript (the document, approved by the school administration showing high school courses taken and grades received by the applicant),
4. Certified English or Turkish translation of your national ID card or passport,
5. A copy of your exam results (if available) indicating English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc),
6. One passport size photo (4.5cm x 6 cm),
7. Certified English or Turkish translation of one of the test results (you can find the list on the official website)

Evaluation op applications:
The evaluation of applications and the placement of applicants will be carried out by the Istanbul ?ehir University Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee may accept some applicants who have fulfilled the requirements after preliminary consideration. Applicants without any test results, if considered appropriate, will be called to take the International Students Entrance Exam.

Results:
The names of accepted candidates will be announced on the university’s web site and applicants will be notified online. Students who confirm the notification will be sent a letter of acceptance via mail and online. Applicants must then present their acceptance letter, together with all other required forms, to the Turkish Embassy or Consulate in their countries to receive a student visa.

Application, evaluation and registration dates:
Application dates: June 28 – August 2 (Monday), 2010.
Preliminary evaluation: August 3 – August 6, 2010.
Exam: August 12 (Thursday) 2010.
Announcement of the Exam Results: August 16 (Monday), 2010.
Registration dates: August 31 – September 3, 2010.

Application:

Applicants may apply online or via mail till 2nd of the August 2010.

Contact address:
Istanbul Sehir University,
Student Affairs Office,
Ahmet Bayman Cad. No. 2,
Seyrantepe-?i?li, Istanbul, Turkey

Email: admissions@sehir.edu.tr

For further details:

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