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Scholarship for undergraduate students, National Institute of Health

/ October 18, 2010 2 Comments

Scholarship for undergraduate students, National Institute of Health

Study Subject
biomedical, behavioral, and social science

Employer
National Human Genome Research Institute

Level
Undergraduate

Scholarship Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds that are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers scholarship support, paid research training during the summer, and paid employment and training at NIH after graduation. Currently, the UGSP provides up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed up to a maximum of four years. For each full or partial scholarship year, UGSP participants are committed to two service obligations: a ten-week summer laboratory experience under the mentorship of an National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) investigator, as well as one full year of research in an NHGRI laboratory. To be eligible for the UGSP, students must: * Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited, four-year undergraduate institution. * Be a United States citizen, national, or qualified non-citizen. * Be from a “disadvantaged background” with demonstrable financial need. * Have a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), or be within the top five percent of their class.

Scholarship Application Deadline
February 28, 2011

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Scholarship for Undergraduates Students Majoring in Engineering, Science & Technology

/ October 8, 2010

MTN Nigeria Foundation

Science & Technology Scholarship Scheme (2nd Phase)

Application for Scholarship

The MTN Nigeria foundation Limited by Guarantee (MTNF Ltd/ Gte) was established, by MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, in July 2004 to drive MTN Nigeria’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in communities across the country.

Project Description and Location

The MTN Nigeria Foundation provides financial support to 500 eligible Science & Technology students in accredited educational public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria annually. This scholarship award covers tuition, book allowance and stipend (pocket allowance). The scholarship award is worth N200, 000.00 (Two hundred Thousand Naira only) per student for the duration of an academic year and is paid at the beginning of each academic session. The scholarships may be renewed provided recipients maintain a minimum CGRA of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit). Application for the 2010/2011 session is now open and successful application will receive their awards at the beginning of 2010/2011 academic year.

Project Objectives

The MTN Foundation seeks to attract high calibre full time students into the science and technology sector. The scholarship is intended to provide assistance to those students who might otherwise be unable to fulfill their educational financial obligations and to reward and recognize superior academic performance.

Geographical Coverage

Scholarships will be made available to qualified and successful candidates from all States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FGT).

Disciplines

Applications from students of the following list of approved disciplines be considered:

  1. Accountancy
  2. Agricultural Science
  3. Architecture
  4. Communication Technology
  5. Computer and Electronics
  6. Computer and Information Science
  7. Computer and Mathematics
  8. Computer Engineering
  9. Computer Science
  10. Electrical Engineering
  11. Electronics and Computer Technology
  12. Electronics Engineering
  13. Engineering Physics
  14. Industrial Mathematics
  15. Industrial Physics
  16. Information Technology
  17. Mathematics
  18. Mechanical Engineering
  19. Physics Electronics
  20. Physics Engineering
  21. Physics/ Computational Modeling
  22. Pure/ Applied Physics
  23. Statistics and Computer Science

Eligibility

  • Candidates must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd years in public universities, colleges of education as well as polytechnics in Nigeria.
  • Applicants from universities and colleges of education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1), while applicants from polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) and currently undergoing industrial training at the time of applying.

Method of Application

If you are qualified and interested, please visit our website at:

www.mtnonline.com/mtnfscholarship on or before Friday, October 15th 2010.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an assessment test and will be required to come with the original and photocopy of the following:

  • 2 passport photographs.
  • Valid student Identity card.
  • Duly signed transcript from head of department.
  • Original copy of admission letter from JAMB and Institution.
  • Original copy of letter of recommendation duly signed and stamped from Faculty Head/Director of School/Dean of School.

General Instructions

  • Interested eligible students are required to apply online: (mtnonline.com/mtnfscholar)
  • Application closes on or before Friday, October 15th 2010.
  • Incomplete applications will be disregarded and cancelled.
  • Upon receipt of applications from interested students, MTNF shall evaluate and shortlist qualifying students who will be subsequently invited for an assessment test.
  • Names of successful candidates will be published in national dailies and on the website.
  • Scholarships will be awarded on a yet to be announced date to successful candidates. Students are however advised to visit the website for more informati
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Macquarie University International Scholarships

/ September 28, 2010 Leave a Comment

Macquarie University International Scholarships are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study on campus at North Ryde in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. Postgraduate courses not available under MUIS are Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Management, Master of Applied Finance (MAF), Master of Advanced Surgery and Master of Surgery.

Scholarships will be granted to cover the credit points required to complete a single undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

The scholarship provides course fees for the minimum course duration. No additional allowances are payable. The scholarship does NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study. Annual renewal of the MUIS is subject to satisfactory performance in the Macquarie University degree program.

Applicants must:

* Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
* Have met the University’s academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a FULL OFFER by the application deadline).
* Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of an ATAR equivalent of 90 out of 100 for Undergraduate applications.

You are not eligible if:

* You are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.
* You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level.
* You have completed the same level or a higher level of study previously.
* You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship.
* You are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.

Deadlines For MUIS Applications :

Please note that deadlines are strictly enforced and applications submitted after the due date will not be considered for a scholarship.

Semester 1, 2011 Commencement

MUIS online applications for Semester 1, 2011 must be submitted by 31 October, 2010 and

MUIS applicants must also submit their International Undergraduate or Postgraduate Application Form by 1 October, 2010

Semester 2, 2011 Commencement

MUIS online applications for Semester 2, 2011 must be submitted by 30 April, 2011 and

Apply Here

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