Japan:Japan Foundation Fellowship for Intellectual Exchange 2011/2012

The Fellowship Program for Intellectual Exchange 2011-2012 is designed to provide selected intellectuals in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa with an opportunity to visit Japan and conduct their own individual research on a chosen topic as well as networking/exchange activities. The program thus seeks to assist in the development of a new generation of Eastern European, Middle Eastern and African intellectual leaders who are familiar with Japan through established individual and institutional networks and are able to incorporate topics/elements related to Japan to their own field of research in future.

Eligibility of Applicants

1. Scholars, researchers (except undergraduate and graduate students), journalists and professionals who are engaged in research activities in the fields of the humanities or the social sciences, or who have practical experience in research, media, or non-profit organizations. In this fellowship, the applicantfs specialization should not be Japanese studies, but he/she should aim to conduct research that is related to Japan.
2. Individuals with adequate English-language proficiency to take part in collaborative interaction and to conduct research in Japan (Japanese-language ability is not assessed. Please attach a certificate showing the applicantfs English-language ability, if you have one.)
3. Applicants who are under 45 years old at the point of April 1, 2011 (as a general rule), and who are nationals or permanent residents with an active academic/professional affiliation in any of the following countries:
[Eastern Europe]Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Republic of Kosovo, Kyrgyz, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan [Middle East]Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Interim Self-Government Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen [Africa]FAngola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central Africa, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
4. Applicants who can find their own affiliated institutions and advisors in Japan.
5. Applicants who intend to take Japanese-language training courses, industry training courses or courses in traditional culture (e.g., flower arranging, karate) are not eligible.
6. Religious and political activities and training for governmental officials are not eligible as well.

Research Topics

The content must include surveys and/or individual research and/or collaborative research, in the fields of either the humanities or the social sciences. The research topic must be one that is appropriate for visiting Japan (i.e., there should be a reason the fellow wishes to conduct research in Japan).

The topic must fulfill at least one of these requirements:

1. It must incorporate Japanese issues into your area of specialization.
2. It must be of mutual interest to Japan . Eastern Europe (including Russia, Central Asia and Caucasus), or Japan – Middle East, or Japan – Africa.
3. It must be an international topic (global issue), related to Japan.

Examples of topics are given below (these are only examples; research topics are NOT limited to these):
Environment and Development, Peace and Security, Social order/Law enforcement, Globalization of the economy and international cooperation, Corporate Social Responsibility, Education and human resource development, Energy issues, Gender issues, Population
problem, etc.

Expected Number of Fellows : Approx. 20

Fellowship Period

The fellows are required to start their fellowship within the period from May 20, 2011, to March 25, 2012. The duration of the fellowship must be between 30 days and 60 days.
* It is advised, however, that fellows should avoid visiting Japan from December 20, 2011 through January 6, 2012, because meeting and travel arrangements are virtually impossible.

Program Secretariat

The Japan Foundation
Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange Department
Europe, Middle East and Africa Section
Attention: Takuya Sasaki (Mr.), Program Coordinator
Telephone: +81-3-5369-6071 FAX: +81-3-5369-6041
E-mail: Takuya_Sasaki@jpf.go.jp

Canada:ICCS Graduate Student Scholarship

Up to ten grants are awarded world-wide to Masters and Doctoral candidates to undertake thesis-related research on Canada at a Canadian university for 4-6 weeks. Up to C$3,500 is available for all expenses.

Deadline: 30 September

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USA:Scholarships and Financial Aid For International Students At Colby-Sawyer College

International Students are eligible for need-based and merit-based financial aid, and are encouraged to apply. At Colby-Sawyer we strive to acknowledge the abilities and accomplishments of our students. Through a variety of scholarships and awards, the college recognizes academic achievement, community service and leadership experience.

Academic Scholarships

These awards acknowledge students who have reached a high level of academic achievement throughout their high school career. With the exception of the Wesson Honors Scholarship, there is neither a separate application or deadline for these scholarships. As part of our rolling admissions process, students will be informed of the award decision at the point of acceptance. For international students, the admissions committee will recalculate your GPA based on equivalent letter and number grades from the Official High School Transcript you submit.

Wesson Honors Scholarship - up to $68,000 over four years

Students with a 3.75 GPA are eligible to apply for the Wesson Honors Scholarship. This $17,000 per year scholarship includes direct admission into the Wesson Honors Program. It is renewable annually for four years of study dependent upon good academic standing in the Wesson Honors Program.

Founders Scholarship - up to $64,000 over four years

Students with a 3.5 GPA are eligible for the Founders Scholarship. Students receiving this $16,000 per year award have graduated from high school with honors level classes and a rigorous college preparatory program. It is renewable annually for four years of study dependent upon maintaining a 3.3 GPA while enrolled at Colby-Sawyer.

Presidential Scholarship - up to $56,000 over four years

Students with a 3.3 GPA are eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. This $14,000 award is renewable annually for four years of study dependent upon full-time enrollment and maintaining a 3.0 GPA.

Chargers Scholarship - up to $48,000 over four years

Students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible for this award. This $12,000 per year award and is renewable annually for four years dependent upon full-time enrollment and maintaining a 2.75 GPA.

Merit Based Awards

Colby-Sawyer offers Merit based scholarships to incoming students based on their high school academic record, leadership qualities and community service involvement. These awards are not based on need and are renewable each year as long as the student remains in good academic standing. Students are eligible to apply for merit awards at any point, including prior to being accepted.

Colby-Sawyer Grant

Grant assistance is given to students based on their financial need, as well as their academic performance. Students receiving grant assistance from the college may expect to receive similar grant awards each year as long as family circumstances do not change, all application deadlines are met, and the student remains in good social and academic standing.

Applying for Financial Aid

Application for Financial Aid

Australia:CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarship Program

The CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarship Program places emphasis on ten areas of science that have high priority within CSIRO. CSIRO will offer honours scholarships and arrange jointly supervised PhD programs in these 10 areas. There are five groups of Divisions within CSIRO and each group, under the leadership of a Group Executive, nominated two areas of research they regarded to be the areas in which they would like to join universities in supervision of both honours and PhD students (see below).

Opportunity

* For students who are excited by the prospect of being involved in one of the ten areas and, secondly, that
* For CSIRO and university scientists who jointly decide to attempt to gain support either for Honours students or PhD Scholars in these areas.

Honours and PhD scholarships will be awarded to projects in the ten priority areas in 2010-11 allowing continuity from Honours to PhD where appropriate. A further ten research areas will be chosen in future years.


Value

CSIRO will provide a $5000 grant for the Honours Scholarships. The funds will be made available as a grant from CSIRO to the university. Joint supervision for both Honours and PhD Scholarships is expected but where geography might present some difficulties leaders of the CSIRO groups and the university groups can discuss sensible arrangements.

In the case of the PhD Scholarships, the CSIRO prefers to offer a $7000pa topup to an APA or other scholarship and provide $10000pa for operational costs of the research. The operational funds will be provided under the care of the CSIRO Division involved.

How to apply

Prospective students may apply by completing the application form available under the relevant research area on CSIRO Positions Vacant. See CSIRO career options for guidance.


When completing the application form, students are asked to:

* respond to selection criteria
* provide academic referees
* have the form endorsed by both the university and CSIRO supervisors.

All applicants and universities will be advised of the outcomes of the application process during the third week of December.

Closing date

30 November (offered annually).

Source Page:http://www.unisa.edu.au/resdegrees/scholarships/csirohonoursphd.asp

Australia:PhD scholarships,International Centre for Muslim and Non-Muslim Understanding

PhD scholarships are available for students wishing to undertake research within the research areas of UniSA's International Centre for Muslim and Non-Muslim Understanding:

• Muslim diasporas and youth
• the Middle East and reconciliation
• Indian Ocean Rim regional problems.

Payment information

$30,000 tax free per annum (2010 rate) - plus relocation costs for successful applicants residing outside of Australia up to the value of AU$5,000.

Research information

Cultural Studies; History and Philosophy of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Arts - General

Eligibility

Ideal applicants will have at least an undergraduate degree in an associated discipline with an outstanding academic record (Honours 1 or equivalent). Associated disciplines include but are not limited to sociology, anthropology, religion studies, ethnic and race studies, media and communication, cultural studies, politics and government. Applicants will have a commitment to a broad social justice framework and have an interest to work within an interdisciplinary team structured around a socio-cultural approach to research.

The Centre strongly encourages applications from ethnic, gendered and religious minorities and groups.

Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, New Zealand citizens and international applicants are eligible.

How to apply

• Apply online

Closing date

Australian and international applicants: Anytime

Main scholarship contacts

For more information about these PhD scholarships please contact:

Associate Professor Margaret Peters
Dean: Research & Research Education
Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: 08 8302 4059
Email: margaret.peters@unisa.edu.au

Professor Sayyid
Director: Centre of Muslim and non-Muslim Understanding
Email: s.sayyid@unisa.edu.au

USA:The 2011-12 Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program

The Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program sends emerging leaders in U.S. biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) to undertake a self-designed project that will enhance their own careers within the field. In the first four years of the Whitaker Program, 100 grants have been awarded to Fellows and Scholars to conduct projects in over 20 countries worldwide.

Further Information:http://www.whitaker.org

UK:Mrs Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship At University of Sussex

The University of Sussex is delighted to be able to offer, through the generosity of one of our graduates, the Mrs Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship available to students in the Schools of Business, Management and Economics, Mathematical and Physical Sciences and Engineering and Design. The Scholarship is worth £5000 over 3 or 4 years (depending on length of course) and does not have to be repaid.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only Female Undergraduate UK students entering their first year at Sussex University are eligible to apply
• The applicant must be intending to study in the School of Business, Management and Economics, the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences or the School of Engineering and Design.
• Your family income must be verified by the Student Loans Company as being under £30,000 per year.
• The Scholarship is awarded on the basis of personal circumstances of disadvantage and community involvement.

Application Procedure

You must complete the Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship Form [DOC 661KB] or Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship Form [PDF 139KB]

The closing date for applications to be received is the 30th September 2010. Applications received after the 30th September cannot be considered.

When completed you should return the form by email or post to:

The Student Funding Office
Sussex House
University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton
BN1 9RH
Tel: 01273 877307
Email: scholarships@sussex.ac.uk

Timetable

30th September: Deadline for all applications to be received
30th November: Notification by email to successful and non-successful applicants.
1st December: First payment made to students bank account
1st February: Second payment made to students bank account
1st May: Third payment made to students bank account

FAQ

How many Scholarships are there?
There is only one Scholarship given each year.

I am an overseas student, am I eligible to apply?
No, only UK students are eligible to apply.

I am already receiving the Sussex Bursary and/or the Chancellors Scholarship. Can I still apply for the Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship?
Yes, you can, we anticipate that the student who is awarded the Emily O Akinluyi scholarship may already be receiving the Sussex Bursary and/or the Chancellors Scholarship.

If I am offered a Scholarship but defer my place at Sussex, can the scholarship be carried over to the next year?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to carry over a scholarship to another year. You would need to submit a new application for the year in which you wish to enter Sussex.

The University of Sussex is in my 5 University choices but is not my first choice. Should I still apply and will this affect my application?
We would still advise you to apply for the Scholarship so that all your bases are covered. If you later decided to come to Sussex University and if your application was successful, the funding will be here in place waiting for you. If you chose not to come to Sussex University your application would obviously not be processed.

Other Useful Links

Directgov website.

UK:Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursaries For Undergraduate Students

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust are offering bursaries to undergraduate students following first degree courses in any subject.

Who Can Apply?

Students who are in financial need, are resident in the UK and have an immediate family member who is / was a commercial traveller, chemist or grocer.

How Much?

The maximum value is £3,000 per annum.

What For?

Funds are intended for those in financial hardship requiring tuition and examination fees, travel costs, study materials and accommodation.

How Do I Apply?

For further information and to download the application forms visit the Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust website

Students will need to arrange for the two forms to be signed and dated before returning them to the:

Student Funding Team
Sussex House
University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton
BN1 9RH

The University will sign the application form and send both forms to the Trust.

Applications must reach the Trust by the closing dates of 1st November or 1st March.

UK:James Henry Green History of Art PhD scholarship At University of Sussex

The James Henry Green PhD scholarship is available to students wishing to pursue doctoral research within the History of Art department at the University of Sussex. The three-year scholarship covers University tuition fees* and an annual book award of 1000 pounds.

The scholarship is offered by the James Henry Green Charitable Trust through the James Green Centre for World Art at Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton. The purpose of the award is to build and share knowledge about the Museum's rich holdings of material and visual culture from Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Americas. For this reason the main requirement of the award is that the proposed doctoral research project considers some aspect of the World Art collection. Other requirements include a yearly report and, at some point during the scholarship, a public outcome for staff and visitors to Brighton Museum (for example a talk, display or web article about the research project).

The World Art collection

The James Green Centre for World Art is responsible for the care and development of a Designated** collection of over 12,000 objects and images from Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Americas. The collection encompasses objects in a wide range of media and represents many different geographies and time periods; from Peruvian archaeological textiles to late 20th-century barbers' signboards from Kenya. Many items in the collection were sold or donated by people associated with Britain's former colonies and so these areas are particularly well represented. West Africa and South and South East Asia, for example, are areas of strength but the collection also includes important and rare material from southern Africa, China, North America and the Pacific.

Possible approaches

While the Centre welcomes research proposals which take a traditional object-based approach to the collection, it would also like to encourage work which situates the material in wider contexts. This might include research which addresses:

• the complex networks of dealers, salerooms and collectors, which, particularly in the late 19th century, enabled museums such as that at Brighton to accumulate collections of 'non-western' material
• changing modes for the display and interpretation of 'non-western' material culture
• the role of particular individuals in forming collections and displays
• the role of source communities in forming collections: both historically and looking to the future
• the role of historic collections in the context of contemporary cultural politics
• how collections material functioned in its 'original' context(s), for example items made for courtly or religious use
• issues of post-colonialism
• issues around gender or class and collecting

Eligibility

Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a masters degree in a subject relevant to the studentship.

Availability

There is currently one scholarship available for a part-time student. The scholarships become available again once the existing scholars complete their studies.

Application Process

Please submit:

• A CV detailing your academic history and work experience relevant to the studentship. Please note that experience working in a museum or an historic house is not necessary to be considered for the studentship.
• A 500-word statement, headed by the title of the project and the studentship for which you are applying, that describes:
  - How you have formulated your research project and how you see it developing in the context of the project
  - Your preparation and experience.
• Two academic references, to be sent directly to the University.

All documentation should be addressed to: Postgraduate Convenor, Art History Department, University of Sussex, Brighton BN1 9RH.

Deadline

The deadline for receipt of applications is 1st September in the year you will commence your studies. For example, a student starting their course in October 2010 will need to have submitted their application by 1st September 2010.

Selection Process

Interviews will be held in September.

Further information

For further information please contact Professor Maurice Howard (Professor of History of Art). Tel: +44 1273 606755 ext. 2218
Email: M.Howard@sussex.ac.uk

The Keeper and Curator of World Art are happy to facilitate access to collections and collections information for those individuals looking to develop a research proposal.

Helen Mears, Keeper of World Art Tel: 01273 292863 Email: helen.mears@brighton-hove.gov.uk

*International students are welcome to apply for the scholarship but we regret that we can only pay the equivalent of 'home' student tuition fees.

** The Designation scheme was launched in 1997 by Resource (now the Museum, Libraries & Archives Council) to identify and celebrate the pre-eminent collections of national and international importance held in England's non-national museums.

UK:ESRC Studentships 2011 At University of Sussex

The deadline for ESRC applications (2010 entry) for quota and competition awards (with the exception of Economics) to the University of Sussex was Friday 26 February.

Over 2010, the ESRC are implementing a new postgraduate strategy and changing the way they organise postgraduate training and the allocation of studentships across all universities. From 2011, ESRC-funded postgraduate training in the social sciences will be delivered through a new network of Doctoral Training Centres (DTCs) and Doctoral Training Units (DTUs). The DTC and DTU network will seek to draw together expertise and good practice from within institutions and aims to ensure that this is fully exploited through the development of collaborative arrangements between Universities.

Sussex has more than 400 registered doctoral students undertaking social science research, many of whom work with a supervisory team which crosses departments or Schools. This makes us a significant focus for doctoral training, and interdisciplinary training in particular, in ESRC recognised areas in the UK.

More information on ESRC-funded opportunities at Sussex will be available on this page in early September 2010.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Doctoral School:

T: Julie Carr, Doctoral School Coordinator, 01273 877767
E: doctoralschool@sussex.ac.uk

European Leadership Scholarships

To help future leaders in Europe realise their potential by attending the Cranfield MBA programme, we are offering a number of European Leadership Scholarships to applicants from the EU, Norway and Switzerland.

Programme: Full-time or Executive MBA

Value: up to £14,000 towards the tuition fees

Number of awards: up to 6

Scholarship details: These awards are open to self-funded candidates who are nationals from one of the EU countries, Norway or Switzerland. Other nationalities resident in these countries and candidates being sponsored by their organisations will not be eligible.

Early application is advised. The selection criteria for the scholarships will be based on the strength of the application, the interviewers report and in particular, the leadership potential of each candidate.

Source:http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/p12698/Programmes-and-Executive-Development/MBA/entry-requirements/The-Cranfield-MBA-Scholarships/By-nationality/EU-Norwegian-and-Swiss