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2012-2013 Fulbright-Nehru Environmental Leadership Program, USA: Environmental Information/Systems Reporting, Environmental Education, Environmental Policy, Regulations and Law,Environmental Sciences and Toxicology

The program will combine short-term practical training/internship with opportunities for networking with American counterpart organizations. Selected fellows will be placed at U.S. environmental public/private or non-governmental organizations, academic institutions or research centers and environment related government agencies. Fellows will be expected to explore future linkages between Indian and American organizations with common agendas.

Grant Benefits
The fellowships provide round-trip economy class air travel from India to the U.S., a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, modest settling-in allowance and a professional allowance. No allowance or travel is provided for dependents and the stipend provided under the grant is not sufficient to support family members. Scholars with accompanying dependents must have adequate personal funds to support their stay in the U.S.

Eligibility Requirements
In addition the General Prerequisities for all, the application should:

*preferably have a master’s or a professional degree of at least four years duration;
*have at least five years of professional experience in the respective field; and
* preferably be 50 years of age or under.

Special attention will be given to applicants who demonstrate involvement in cooperative efforts between academia, research institutions, government, industry and non-governmental organizations to make practical contributions to environmental policies and programs

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 July 2011

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Chancellor’s Scholarship for Diversity and Leadership 2011, USA

The Chancellor’s Scholarship for Diversity and Leadership Program will provide renewable scholarships of up to $22,000 to entering freshmen for the 2011-2012 academic year. The primary purpose of the scholarship program is to attract highly qualified historically underrepresented students who demonstrate the potential for leadership and intellectual development and are committed to becoming engaged citizens of the university and the broader community. Scholarship funds will be disbursed on a semester basis and are renewable annually for three additional years provided the student maintains the conditions of the award.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 March 2011

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