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UK: Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships 2007 / 2008, De Montfort University

noreply@blogger.com (Original Naija) — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:43:00 +0000

UK: Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships 2007 / 2008, De Montfort University
De Montfort University is committed to supporting international students to benefit from study in the UK. For courses starting in September 2007, De Montfort University’s Vice Chancellor is delighted to offer 43 scholarships of £1000 each to overseas students.
The £1000 scholarships will be paid towards the full overseas tuition fees of overseas-status students from any country in the world who wish to study any of the following types of courses at De Montfort University, Leicester:
Full-time undergraduate degrees in any subject
Full-time Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters courses in any subject
Full-time MPhil/PhD research degrees in any subject
The scholarships are available for courses starting in September 2007 only (or between September 2007 and June 2008 for MPhil/PhD research degrees).
The £1000 scholarship will be made as a one-off payment and will be deducted from the full tuition fee at the beginning of the first (or only) year of study.
Students progressing to DMU through one of our established progression schemes or collaborative partnerships do not qualify for these scholarships. Bursaries specific to each progression scheme/collaborative course may be available separately. For details, please contact Sue Brookes, International Development Manager, at sbrookes@dmu.ac.uk
Only overseas status students are eligible to apply.
We will award up to 43 x £1000 scholarships for the above courses starting in September 2007. There will be a limited number of scholarships awarded by Faculty:
Faculty of Art and Design: up to 5 scholarships*
Faculty of Business and Law: up to 25 scholarships
Faculty of Computing Sciences and Engineering: up to 5 scholarships
Faculty of Health and Life Science: up to 3 scholarships
Faculty of Humanities: up to 5 scholarships
* Excludes BArch (Hons) Architecture and PGDip Architecture. Includes Masters courses starting between January - May 2008. Click here for a full listing of all excluded courses.
Please note that a few of our courses are not included in this scholarship scheme. To confirm whether your choice of course is included in the scheme, please contact the Faculty admissions team to who you are applying directly.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the submission of a 500 word essay, to be written by the applicant and assessed by a panel of DMU representatives (each Faculty will have its own panel).
How to Apply
Choose the course to which you would like to apply. If you would like further information or advice, please contact the Enquiry Centre on 08459 45 46 47, email enquiry@dmu.ac.uk or visit dmu.ac.uk/international to view our online prospectuses.
Complete and submit an application form for the course you wish to study. Details of how to apply can be found online at dmu.ac.uk/international and in our international prospectuses. If your application is successful, you will be sent an offer letter. You may already be holding an offer of a place on a course starting in 2007/08.
Once you have your UNCONDITIONAL offer letter, and you wish to apply for one of the VC’s International Scholarships 2007, you must write a 500-word essay.
Please write 500 words (in English) on the following:How will your study at De Montfort University enhance your future?
After the deadline for applications, all essays will be assessed by a panel of DMU representatives (one panel per Faculty) and the scholarships will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate well, in the opinion of the panel, some or all of the following:
Excellent written communication skills
Clear understanding of the course you wish to study
Good understanding of what you hope to gain from UK Higher Education
Good understanding of the employment sector you wish to enter after graduation and the skills you may need
Ambition for the future, motivation and enthusiasm for your subject and your studies.
When complete, please email your essay, as a Word document attachment, to Jamie Vegad, International Recruitment Team, at jvegad@dmu.ac.uk
Please make sure you also provide your name, date of birth, email address and your application reference number with your essay.
Deadline for ApplicationsIf you wish to apply for an International Scholarship you must have received your Unconditional offer and submitted your essay by Monday 30 July 2007. No essays received after this date will be accepted under any circumstances.
You will receive an email acknowledgement of your essay submission when we receive it. Please make sure that you keep the acknowledgement as evidence of your application should it be required.
Allocation ProcessFollowing the deadline of 30 July 2007, a panel of DMU representatives (one panel per Faculty) will sit to assess all essay submissions. All successful applicants who have been awarded a scholarship will be notified by email and letter (standard mail) by 1 September 2007. The £1000 scholarships will be deducted from the full tuition fee of successful applicants when you arrive to enrol at DMU.
Details of the successful recipients will be available from Jamie Vegad at jvegad@dmu.ac.uk after 1 September 2007 if required.
The Rules
Overseas-status students only are eligible to apply for the scholarships.
Both self-funding and sponsored students are eligible to apply.
No cash alternatives will be offered and the scholarship cannot be transferred to any other course at DMU or to any other nominated recipient.
Valid only for September 2007 entry (or between September 2007 and June 2008 for research applicants) - scholarships cannot be deferred with an application until September 2008 or later.
For overseas students who are also entitled to a 5% discount for early payment of their fees in full at enrolment, the £1000 scholarship will be deducted first from the full fee, then the 5% discounted from the reduced fee.
These scholarships will not be awarded in conjunction with any other scholarship, such as the Alumni Scholarships 2007 - students may receive one DMU scholarship only, normally the one of greater value.
If an applicant is allocated a scholarship but then withdraws their application or does not enrol onto the course for any reason, the scholarship is forfeited.
The University reserves the right to withdraw scholarships, or not allocate scholarships, at any point before they are allocated.
Further InformationFor further information about the scholarships and/or our courses, visit dmu.ac.uk/international, call +44 (0)116 257 7513 or email enquiry@dmu.ac.uk.
Via: Official Announcement

Australia: Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture International Scholarships, The University of Queensland, Brisbane

noreply@blogger.com (Original Naija) — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:39:00 +0000

Australia: Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture International Scholarships, The University of Queensland, Brisbane

The Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture (EPSA) offers a number of scholarship opportunities for outstanding international students intending to study in an EPSA undergraduate or coursework masters program.

To be eligible for a Faculty International Scholarship, you must be an international student from one of the available categories and able to study in Australia on a student visa.

How to apply:

Lodge an official UQ undergraduate application form or postgraduate application form for international students to the International Office
Receive a UQ Student ID Number
Complete the Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture International Scholarship Application Form and submit to the Faculty Office:
Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture
The University of Queensland QLD 4072
AUSTRALIA

Phone: +61 7 3365 4777
Fax: +61 7 3365 4444
Email: admin@epsa.uq.edu.au

The scholarship application must be received by 15 October 2007 .

Conditions:
The scholarship can cover 50% - 100% of the tuition fee for the standard duration of the program The successful application must commence study in Semester 1 2008 The scholarship does not provide for:

Overseas Student Health Cover
Living Allowances
Books
Tuition fees for repeating failed courses
Obligations of Students:

Students are expected to fulfil all requirements associated with their student visas.
Students shall diligently and to the best of their ability apply themselves to the successful completion of their degree.
Students are required to conform to University regulations (including disciplinary provisions).
Students are required to pay the tuition costs of any failed course that must be repeated.
Notification in writing to the Director of Studies is required if the student
wishes to defer, transfer, or withdraw from the approved program
wishes to apply for an extension
is absent for any reason (other than recreation leave) for a period of 14 days or more from the place of study, except with prior approval of the Head of School.
Health Insurance:
Students are required to pay for their own medical insurance through the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory requirement of your student visa. The University has appointed Worldcare Assist as the preferred provider for OSHC.

Termination of Award:
The scholarship can be terminated:

If, after due inquiry, the Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture concludes that the student has not fulfilled obligations, or is not making satisfactory progress.
If the student has not resumed study after an approved maximum period of deferment of 1 year.
If the student transfers to another program in UQ or withdraws from the University. Please note approval from the University is required if a student wishes to transfer or withdraw from the program. The University may require the student to repay the scholarship funds.
If the student fails to maintain full-time study.
Closing date: 15 October 2007

For more information, please visit the official announcement.

article source:scholarshipnet.info

scholarship for nigerians-computer education

noreply@blogger.com (Original Naija) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:13:00 +0000

CLAIM YOUR SCHOLARSHIP NOW!

KINDLY SEND YOUR NAMES AND E-MAIL ADDRESS TO THE
ADDRESS BELOW IN ORDER TO GET YOUR PROSPECTUS,ADMISSION LETTER,COURSE MATERIALS etc

THE REGISTRAR,
Nigerian Computer Literacy Foundation,
E-MAIL; christuspenpals@yahoo.co.uk

NOTE.
EXAMINATION MATERIALS,INDUSTRIAL TRAINING LETTER ,RESULT SLIP AND YOUR CERTIFICATE WILL BE SENT TO YOU AT THE END OF THE COMPUTER STUDY.

THE COURSE WILL LEAD TO A DIPLOMA AWWARD IN
MICROSOFT WORDPROCESSING,
COMPUTER AWEARNESS,
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Application for the Singapore Scholarship Academic Year 2007/2008 is now open

noreply@blogger.com (Original Naija) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:09:00 +0000

Application for the Singapore Scholarship Academic Year 2007/2008 is now open.

*Application for Brunei and Malaysia will be open in March 2007 after the respective results for the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) are released.

Welcome to the Singapore Scholarship for ASEAN Countries under the Singapore Cooperation Programme.

What is Offered

The Singapore Scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the respective degrees at Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University. It covers full tuition fees and a living allowance of S$4,300 (covering meals, transport, textbooks and course materials during schoool semester) per academic year. In addition, a separate full accommodation allowance based on the room rates at each university or designated hostel (for SMU which does not have on-campus accommodation) will be provided during school semester.
One return economy class air ticket is provided for the Scholar’s passage from his/her home country to Singapore for the duration of studies determined by the Singapore Government. No additional assistance will be provided for other travel expenses.
A recipient of the Scholarship may not concurrently hold any other Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant or Award without the prior approval of the Singapore Government.
There is no bond imposed on the Scholarship by the Singapore Government. The Scholars are expected to return home to contribute to the development of their countries upon graduation.
The Singapore Government reserves the right to terminate the Scholarship if the Scholar’s academic progress is unsatisfactory or his conduct is in violation of the university’s rules and regulations.
Eligibility
Citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore) are eligible to apply for the Singapore Scholarship.

Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, a good command of English and meet the entry requirements for NTU, NUS and SMU. They are:

Brunei Darussalam
- completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 other ‘A’ level subjects
Cambodia
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Cambodian university
Indonesia
- completed Indonesia SMU Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN)
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Laotian university
Malaysia
- completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
- completed General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a pass in English and 3 other ‘A’ level subjects
- completed UEC examinations
Myanmar
- completed at least 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Myanmar university
Philippines
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Filipino university
Thailand
- completed Thai Mathayom 6 examinations
Vietnam
- currently undergoing 1st year or 2nd year of undergraduate studies in a local Vietnamese university
Candidates have to complete the above requirements within a 3-year period prior to the date of application.

Application

Application for the Singapore Scholarship must be submitted on the prescribed application form (The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and printed on one side only). Please contact the Singapore Embassy/ High Commission/Consulate-General in your capital city for a copy of the Singapore Scholarship brochure and application form. You may click here for a softcopy of the application form for AY 06/07.
Applicants will be required to submit a typed-written essay of about 300-500 words. The essay is an important part of your application.
All supporting documents have to be attached. Those supporting documents that are not in English must have a certified translation in English. Translation and certification of transcripts and academic records have to be done by your educational institutions.
Applications must be endorsed and submitted by their respective ASEAN Governments. The relevant agencies to endorse the application are:
Brunei Darussalam
- Ministry of Education
Cambodia
- Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Cultural Relations and Scholarships Department.
Contact Person: Mrs Kan Neary
Indonesia
- Bureau of Foreign Co-operation
Department of National Education
Gedung C, Lantal 7
Jl Jend. Sudirman
Senayan
Jakarta
Tel No: 001-6221-5738181
Fax No: 001-6221-5709445
Contact person: Ibu Yun Widiati, SH
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Mr Ouam Sengchandavong, Deputy Director General
(Department of Planning and International Cooperation)
Ministry of Education
Vientiane
Lao PDR
Tel No: 214722
Fax No: 216006
Malaysia
- Public Service Department, Training Division
Myanmar
- Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development
Foreign Economic Relations Department
Building No (1)
Nay Pyi Daw
Tel: 067-407342
Fax: 067-407027
Philippines
- NEDA and DFA
Thailand
- Ministry of Education, External Relations Division
Contact Person: Ms Somjai Theeratith
Vietnam
- Director General
International Relations Department
(Ministry of Education and Training)
49 Da Co Viet Street
Hanoi, Vietnam
Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Documents submitted separately from applications will also not be considered.
Please also note that most shortlisted nominees will take the entrance examinations set by NTU or NUS. All shortlisted nominees will also have to undergo an interview conducted by interviewers from NTU , NUS and SMU. The entrance examinations and interviews will be conducted in the respective ASEAN countries.
The decision of the Singapore Government on the selection of Singapore Scholarship recipients is final.
Scholarship Application Form

For more information, write to:

Singapore Scholarship
c/o Technical Cooperation Directorate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin
Singapore 248 163
Tel: (65) 6379 8000
Fax: (65) 6479 3357
Email: mfa_scp@mfa.gov.sg

All applications must reach the Singapore Embassy, High Commission or Consulate-General in your country by 18 December 2006. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Late Professor Stephen Oluwole Awokoya Foundation post graduate scholarships

noreply@blogger.com (Original Naija) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:10:00 +0000

Late Professor Stephen Oluwole Awokoya Foundation post graduate scholarships
The Foundation was set up in the year 1995 in honour of the Late Professor Stephen Oluwole Awokoya.Professor Awokoya was the first (1946) Nigerian graduate in Chemistry. He was the first (1952) Minister of Education in Western Nigeria, and he later became the Federal Permanent Secretary and Chief Federal Adviser on Education. He was also a Director at the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Paris for many years.The Foundation has been awarding post graduate scholarships in science related disciplines to qualified candidates since 1996.The process for the award of the scholarship starts with the application by the candidates. Each application has to be supported or nominated by a dean of one of the various faculties or a head of department, related to Science or Science Education at a tertiary institution in Nigeria. The scholarship awardees are chosen based on excellence in educational performance and stated long-term objectives.A total of Seventeen (17) students have benefited from this scholarship program as of the year 2002.The postgraduate scholarship award covers tuition and board, and it was formerly of the order of Fifty Thousand Naira (=N=50,000) per student per annum, and was increased to One Hundred Thousand Naira (=N=100,000) per student per annum in the year 2002. It is renewable each year, for a maximum of three years for a PhD programme and two years for a Masters level programme, provided the awardee maintains a good record of academic performance as attested to by the authorities of the University he or she attendsContact:Stephen Oluwole Awokoya Foundation for Science Education101A, Adeniyi Jones Avenue,Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.Tel: 234-1-4809294Fax: 234-1-4922651E-Mail: contact@soawokoyafo undation. orgWebsite:http://www.soawokoy afoundation. org

NIIT scholarship nigeria 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Original Naija) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:55:00 +0000

NIIT Nigeria Scholarship 2007

Get a fee waiver of up to N200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) on any of the courses offered by NIIT Nigeria as part of the 8th NIIT Nigeria annual scholarship award. The courses are:

Oracle 11i
Oracle 10g
Microsoft Certified System Enginner 2003
Sun Java Enterprise Architect
Software Enterprenuer

To apply, fill an application form at your nearest NIIT center, at any Zenith Bank Plc near you or at www.niitnigeriascholarship.com.
Application closes on: Friday, 20th July 2007

No knowledge of computer is required for you to qualify
NIIT is an international IT training centre which at last count have trained over 3.5 million students worldwide and ranked amongst the top 22 IT institutions across the globe by International Data Corporation.
NIIT has a training center in several Nigerian city including Abeokuta.
Qualifying Examinamation holds 9am on Saturday 21st July 2007
Result would be out on Saturday 28th July 2007.