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Anglo Platinum Limited Bursary Scheme 2012, South Africa: Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Rock Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Mine Surveying,Finance/Accountancy.

The Anglo Platinum Limited Bursary Scheme is attractive in many respects – not only does it cover all of the financial needs of bursars, but it also provides medical cover and includes a computer allowance. And most importantly, it offers the prospect of a permanent position with the world leader in platinum – Anglo Platinum Limited. Entering the world of Anglo Platinum Limited opens the door to a career path in our operations across southern Africa, and also in the bigger, global Anglo American Group.
The minimum selection requirements are Grade 12 with 60% for both Mathematics and Science. Science is not required for Finance/Accountancy applications. If you have not received correspondence relating to this application from Anglo Platinum Limited by 31 July of the year of application, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Depending on the bursar’s chosen discipline of study and his or her academic ability, there are three possible study options open to them:
1-Tertiary study at a University – This includes components of practical training prior to, and during, tertiary study.
2-Tertiary study at a University of technology – This includes the component of experiential training as required by the university of technology for the National Diploma, National Higher Diploma or B.Tech degree.
3-Structured practical training programmes – These are supplemented by in-house and/or industry training courses.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 May 2011

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Vienna University of Technology “Die Presse” Scholarship for MSc 2011, Austria

The scholarship is funded by Die Presse in the amount of EUR 14,000 this year and thus contributes indirectly to the diffusion process of future issues of alternative energy production. The scholarship holder is will get the chance of continuing education in terms of “pioneering spirits”.
The field Renewable Energy was reserved for pioneering spirits, idealists, and lateral entrants, all of whom played an important part in the development of this sector. Meanwhile there is an increasing demand of the economy for well-founded know-how on renewable energy. The unique, interdisciplinary part-time MSc Program by the Vienna University of Technology in cooperation with Energiepark Bruck/Leitha will accept this challenge.
The candidate interested in the scholarship are kindly asked to send their application documents (CV and a compelling motivation letter) in English. The scholarship will be awarded by a jury. EUR 5,000 have to be paid on the scholarship´s own risk. Any recourse of law is excluded. The winner will be informed.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May 2011

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PhD Studentship at Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan

Key responsibilities include:
1. preparation of multiferroics by innovative methods
2. preparation of magneto-electric composites
3. characteristics of physical properties of obtained materials

Profile of candidates:
1. MSc degree in materials science, physics or chemistry or related fields
2. the interest in scientific research
3. good English skills
4. good studies record

Scholarship Application Deadline:25.06.2011

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