Scholarships by HEC

Applications are invited from outstanding Pakistani Nationals for the award of scholarships for higher studies leading to Phd. The scholarships will be awarded for spring 2010 session in HEC identifies world top ranked disipline wise universities of USA UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore etc.

Eligablity criteria as advertised by HEC:-
Candidates must have a minimum qualification of MSc., MA, MBA, B.E/B.Sc. Engg or equivalent (a total of 16 years education).
A maximum of two second-division passes throughout the academic career.
Not less than 50% marks throughout the academic career.
Maximum age on Tuesday September 15, 2009: 40 years for full time regular faculty members of public sector Universities/Colleges and employees of the public sector R & D organizations.35 years for all others.
Applicants must have already secured admission into a PhD program or Master’s leading to a PhD in the specified disciplines in the HEC identified world top ranked discipline wise Universities. The list of these universities & disciplines is available at HEC website (www.hec.gov.pk/ossphase2batch5).

Applicants who are applying for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education must submit GRE/GMAT score. GRE score should be sent directly through ETS to HEC using the institution code GI 9054. GMAT score will be acceptable only for the candidates for Business Studies.

Applicants who are applying for Veterinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities need to have minimum cumulative 50% academic marks as per HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF). The HEC-AEF is available at HEC website.

The students already registered/enrolled for programs leading to PhD or PhD in HEC identified institutions abroad may also apply.

The candidates who are already availing any other HEC / Government scholarship offer are NOT eligible to apply.

Application Procedure
Prescribed application form will be submitted along with the following documents within the closing date of application i.e. Tuesday September 15, 2009.
1. Photocopies of all educational testimonials.
2. Photocopy of CNIC
3. CV/Resume
4. Attested photocopy of GRE/GMAT score, if available. GRE score report in original must also reach HEC by Tuesday September 15, 2009 directly through ETS, USA to Institution code GI 9054. This is applicable only for Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology and Business Education disciplines
5. Photocopy of confirmed admission for PhD or Master’s leading to PhD Program at one of the HEC identified universities (list is available at HEC web site).
6. Statement of Purpose (One page)
7. Research Proposal
8. NOC from the employer (only for Government employees)

Note: - All above documents should be in proper order and stapled
Important Note:
1. All scholarships will be awarded on open merit.
2. Confirmed and unconditional admission letters should clearly state that admission is in PhD or MS/MPhil leading to PhD.
3. Candidates having direct admission into PhD will be preferred.
4. Those who have already applied for the Overseas Scholarship in previous phases and have not been awarded scholarship are required to re-apply.
5. In-Service candidates should apply through proper channel. Advance copies will not be entertained.
6. Funding for a maximum period of 4 years will be provided for higher studies leading to a PhD.
7. Limited numbers of scholarships in selected disciplines only are available. Detail is available on HEC website.
8. Awardees have to execute a bond with the HEC to serve in Pakistan for 5 years after completion of study, preferably in an institution of Higher Education.
9. Incomplete and applications received after due date will not be entertained.

Last date of receipt of applications:
Application form, complete in all respect should reach the undersigned latest by Tuesday September 15, 2009 through registered mail or courier service. By hand applications will not be entertained.
Rana Shafiq Ahmad
Project Director
Higher Education Commission
H-9, Islamabad

Useful resources for freshers

Study Abroad and GRE etc
http://www.edulix.com/
http://www.i20fever.com/
http://number2.com/
http://www.umiacs.umd.edu/~nmadnani/grefaq.pdf
http://www.gre-exams.com/
http://www.urch.com/forums/admissions/
http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~swetha/swetha_app.pdf
http://whichuniversitybest.blogspot.com/
http://www.geocities.com/ashish_iitm/usapp.html
http://www.msinus.com/
http://sudiptachatterjee.blogspot.com/2005/08/tips-and-tricks-for-gre.html
http://sudiptachatterjee.blogspot.com/2005/08/scored-240-297-range-on-toefl.html
http://www.che.iitb.ac.in/apping.html
http://sudiptachatterjee.blogspot.com/2006/11/faq-about-applying-to-ut-austin.html
http://www.biharanjuman.org/gre.htm
http://whichuniversitybest.blogspot.com/


DOWNLOADABLES
A comprehensive guide about studying Abroad: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/1094039/studying-abroad-application-and-scholarships-information-ppt-pdf-march-1-2009-2-47-pm-2-1?da=y


Higher studies and career options: http://www.4shared.com/document/5B9SyAdF/how_and_when_to_grab_an_opport.html


Studying in Europe: http://www.mbdin.net/fileadmin/Education_Images/GuideToHigherStudiesInEurope.pdf

http://www.4shared.com/document/WHPxtf-n/European_EE_MS_programs.html



Study in Germany: http://www.scribd.com/doc/39477618/German-Visa-Process-Jobs-and-Monthly-Expenses

Career-related
Interviews: http://www.4shared.com/document/O7w0Sqfe/interviews.html

For Pakistani Students
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAATFASE/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pakistani_Student/

http://pkstudents.com/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/paksef/
http://pakistanistudent.blogspot.com/


Jobs and Career-related
http://www.brightspyre.com/
http://www.sparkingjobs.com/
http://www.rozee.pk/
http://www.pakjob4u.com/
http://getsecondjob.com/
http://jobsnama.com/
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pak-engineer/
http://scanjobs.net/
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/zumbeel/
http://www.alljobsgulf.com/

Story of a Pakistani Scholar

July 27, 2009

PAKISTANI GIRL
Beenish

As I look back at my one remarkable year in the U.S., I realize how wonderful a country the U.S is and how beautiful my country Pakistan is, and though we are very different but we have more similarities. When I received the confirmation of my scholarship which was through Fulbright commission and fully funded by the U.S State department, people in Pakistan warned me about different issues. My elder brother who is in England from past three to four years warned me of racism. He told me that you are a Muslim and also a Pakistani you should be very careful as people have very negative image of us. My aunts told me how I should be careful not only with boys, but also with girls and that I should not involve myself too much with American people as they have no moral values. One of my colleagues at my bank criticized me that I am doing something extremely wrong as the U.S. is our enemy and I should reject my scholarship and become a more patriotic Pakistani. I took some of the warnings seriously, but with all excitement was ready to spend one year of my life in the U.S.

My experience turned out to be much better than I had thought of. I was welcomed in one of the community colleges in upstate NY. We were four students from Pakistan in this program. There were students also from Turkey, Indonesia, South Africa, Egypt and Brazil. We all students lived at the same dorm floor and were studying almost the same subjects. Since we were all on the same program, we all got very close to each other and learned about these countries as much as we learned about the U.S.

We were paid $ 500 each month and all other expenses such as tuition, hostel, and books were paid by the U.S. government. The purpose of this program was to let Americans know about our countries and culture and also learn about American culture. To fulfill this requirement, all students were provided an American host family. Students could live with them if they want. Mentor families were responsible of keeping the students entertained and allowed them to become a part of their family. I had a mentor family too. It was Ann Sullivan, a librarian at my college and her husband Nick, who is a professor at Cornell University. During my stay my mentor was always there for me. On weekends she took me and my other Pakistani room mate for dinners, shopping, and movies and sometimes to her home. I even stayed at her home during my winter vacations. She was very open to learn about Pakistan and Islam. She respected our values and appreciated the way we lived. I almost felt that I have an American mother and father.

Since we were also responsible to share about our country to American people, Ali, a Pakistani student from Skardu and I went to different libraries, schools, Cornell University and even to a children prison to talk about Pakistan. It was an amazing experience. People wanted to know so much about Pakistan. They were amazed to see Ali and me wearing our national dress. They wanted to know about war, Taliban, Al-Queda, how people live in Pakistan, was it safe to live there. It was very satisfying to tell them about our country and clear some of the misconceptions they had. For instance when the staff at the Children prison informed the prisoners that two speakers from Pakistan are coming to give a presentation, they told the staff we don't want any terrorists. It was funny as these were serious criminals who had murdered some one or were drug dealers. When we spoke to them about Pakistan, most of them were surprised. They were shocked to know about our strong family culture and low rate of children criminals. They also appreciated our closeness to religion and respect for elders.

During this year, I also realized the great opportunities that are available in U.S. educational institutes. At my college, I studied from very hardworking professors. The class room environment was very interactive. Students were encouraged to participate in class discussions and students felt comfortable expressing their opinions. Students had the option of choosing subjects that they wanted to study, there were also many opportunities where students could do internships in different countries. College library had a great collection of books, and students could use internet when ever they wanted.

As a part of our program, we were responsible to take a FDR (Freedom, Democracy and Responsibility) class. The purpose of this class was to let students know about American democracy, how America was formed and principles which are the base of American government. We were taken to Boston, as a part of this class. We visited all historic monuments and studied American Revolution as Boston is the city which gave birth to American Revolution against British. In this class we also learned about the civil rights war, the rights of women, and the extra-ordinary efforts of black African Americans to become an equal part of American society. It was an interesting time to be in America, as we saw a black, African American man to be elected as president of the U.S. first time ever in the history of U.S.

I found American society to be extremely tolerant of diversity. This country has people from all over the world and of all religions. I saw many Muslim women covering their heads and working freely without fear of being a target of racist comments. During my stay I traveled to may places in the U.S. and met many American people and no one judged me because I was a Pakistani or a Muslim. There are problems but they are because of our governments and not people. American people like us don't want war and killing of innocent people. My perception of U.S society has changed. I wish both Americans and Pakistani's could experience what I did. We need more such programs where young people can learn on their own and not form assumptions based on what is taught to us.

Beenish Javed
Pakistan

Source: http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20090727/LIFE/907270390/1124/PAKISTANI+GIRL

Post-graduate Scholarships at University of Amsterdam

The Univeristy of Amsterdam aims to attract the world's brightest students to its international classrooms. As from September 2007, outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS) have specifically been designed by the Universiteit van Amsterdam to offer talented and hard-working non-EU/EEA students the opportunity to pursue a degree in one of the academic fields covered by the UvA. The AMS programme is highly selective: only applicants with excellent study results and motivation may receive a scholarship.

Eligibility
Applicants to one of the English-taught, selective Master's programmes of the Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for the AMS scholarship.

The applicant should:
hold non-EEA nationality or nationalities only
not be entitled to receive a Dutch study grant or loan ("Studiefinanciering")
not be eligible to pay the reduced tuition fee rate for EEA students at the UvA
not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship
have submitted a complete application to one of the English-taught, selective Master’s programmes of the GSSS
have been (or will be) admitted to one of the English-taught, selective Master’s programmes of the GSSS
be enrolled at the time of receipt of the scholarship as a full time student in one of the English-taught, selective Master's programmes offered by the GSSS
be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable)
demonstrate a financial need

Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means that the student is not eligible for an AMS scholarship.

Selection criteria
We have a limited number of scholarships. The best eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:
Their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field, as evidenced by their academic records, letters of recommendation, written work and/or publications and their proposed research questions;
The quality of their letter of motivation.

How to apply?
Applicants wishing to apply for an AMS scholarship should include their application for the scholarship in their application file for the Master's programme of their choice. Your application for the scholarship should contain the following documents:
Motivation letter for the scholarship
A comprehensive financial plan that shows expected income from all sources and all costs, to provide insight in the additional funds needed from a scholarship in order to finance participation in the Master's programme.
A research proposal, detailing your areas of interest and what you wish to research during your time at the GSSS.


When to apply?
Applications for an AMS scholarship should be submitted before 1 April when enrolling in September. For students wishing to start their studies in February, the deadline is 1 August.
Selection

Only students who have been admitted to one of the English-taught, selective Master's programmes of the GSSS can be awarded a scholarship. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit. Selection will take place in May and again in October. Applicants will be informed before the end of May or October.

The scholarship
The scholarship consists of € 6,000, € 9,000 or € 12,000, but awards are based on the comprehensive financial plan, which should demonstrate the extent of the need for additional funding. Please note that the scholarship cannot be used as a (partial) tuition waiver. The applicant must still pay the full amount of tuition due. Scholarship holders will receive their grant in monthly instalments.

Conditions
Amsterdam Merit Scholarships are only awarded to applicants who have been admitted to one of the English-taught, selective Master's programmes of the GSSS upon enrolment. A scholarship granted for one academic year cannot be transferred to another academic year. Students who are granted an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship are required to assent to the conditions applying to the scholarship in writing before the scholarship will be remitted.

For Queries contact: Ms. Sarah Kobus at S.M.Kobus@uva.nl

Undergraduate Scholarships at University of Adelaide, Australia

Up to nine Adelaide Outstanding Achiever Scholarships International (AOASI) are available to international students from any country undertaking study in any academic discipline except Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).

Benefits are the waiver of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory performance. A scholarship recipient completing a three year degree program who is offered a further year in the Honours Program may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year. Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree. Applications

For students seeking scholarships for study commencing in 2010, a separate application process for scholarships will be required. This includes for applications submitted through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

The process will require completion of a web-based form that will be available on this website by mid-September 2009. Applicants will be required to have already received a current offer of admission to the University of Adelaide to be considered for a scholarship.

For further information about international undergraduate scholarships and programs, please contact one of the University of Adelaide’s International Representatives.

Application Deadlines
The deadline for the 2010 round of undergraduate scholarships has yet to be fixed. Please remember that to be considered for a scholarship for 2010 entry, you must have an offer from the University of Adelaide for entry into an academic program for 2010 at the time of application for the scholarship. It is therefore recommended that you apply to study at the University some time before the estimated mid-September opening of the scholarship round.AOASI Scholarship ConditionsEligibility conditions Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit and only actual results can be used. Forecast results are not accepted for scholarship selection.


Only complete applications will be considered, and only applicants who have met the University’s minimum English language requirement for direct entry to their intended program of study at the scholarship application deadline will be eligible for consideration. For Australian Year 12 students the basic TER will be used. Bonus points will not be counted. The University reserves the right to vary the awards, or not to offer scholarships if the candidates have not achieved the level of academic achievement to merit the awards. Applicants from education systems accepted by the University of Adelaide for direct entry to the first year of degree studies must apply before commencement of University studies whether in their home country or Australia. Those who have commenced tertiary studies at the time of application will not be eligible. Applicants from education systems where one year of degree studies in their home countries is required for admission to the University of Adelaide first year degree studies must apply before commencement of their second year of studies. Those who have commenced second year studies at the time of application will not be eligible. A scholarship may not be awarded to anyone already holding another scholarship funded by the University of Adelaide. Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible for any of the above scholarships.

Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status are ineligible to apply. Enrolment Conditions Scholarship holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in 2010. By negotiation, an applicant offered a scholarship scheduled to commence in Semester I, 2010 may defer until Semester II, 2010 if there is a Semester II commencement of their chosen program of study. If the applicant is not able to commence in Semester II the scholarship offer will lapse and will not be available to the applicant in 2011. Candidates are required to enrol in The University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University. The scholarship will be terminated if a student changes their residency status. Scholarship holders are expected to enrol in a full time load. A scholarship holder who is considering reducing his/her enrolment load must first consult with staff in the International Student Centre. International students are expected to complete their programs within the duration specified on their visa. The University may only extend the duration of study under compassionate or compelling circumstances. Undergraduate scholarships are available for up to four years, subject to satisfactory progress. The University reserves the right to terminate scholarships of students who do not maintain satisfactory progress. Satisfactory progress is defined as the achievement of a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 5 (out of 7). Where a student fails, or withdraws from courses in a given semester (or equivalent teaching period) such that the semester GPA (Grade Point Average) is less than 5.0 in two consecutive semesters, the student will be deemed to have failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress and the scholarship will be terminated unless the University is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist. If a student faces exceptional circumstances requiring him or her to return home, he/she may apply for a one year deferment of enrolment without loss of scholarship, provided this is approved under the student visa requirements.


In order to make a case for exceptional circumstances, a student will need to provide a detailed statement and independent supporting documentation e.g. a doctor’s certificate etc. If a scholarship holder enrols in more than the standard load of 24 units per year, or in courses which increase the tuition fee beyond what is indicated in the scholarship offer letter, or enrols in courses at another institution, he or she shall be responsible for the payment of the additional tuition fees. Students who complete a three-year degree may apply for an additional year, in an Honours program, but extension of the scholarship for the fourth year is subject to the decision of the relevant faculty. The scholarships cover the amount of tuition fee indicated in the scholarship award letter for up to four years of study at the University of Adelaide. The scholarships do not cover the costs of visas, Overseas Student Health Cover, travel, accommodation, living expenses, books and study materials or any other expenses associated with living in Adelaide or study at the University of Adelaide.

For More Info:
The Student Centre
Email: international@adelaide.edu.au
Telephone (in Australia): (08) 8303 5208
Telephone (outside Australia): +61 8 8303 5208
4401Website: http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/

PhD Scholarships at University of Venice, Italy

In 2007, the Department of Economics and the Department of Environmental Sciences of the Università Ca’ Foscari of Venice, in collaboration with the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change (CMCC), have launched a 3-year PhD Programme in Science and Management of Climate Change.

Every year, up to twelve students are enrolled in this Ph.D. programme. All lectures are given in English by internationally renowned professors.

The PhD Programme is organised into two streams:
Dynamic Climatology at the CMCC Headquarters in Bologna
Climate Change Impact and Management, at the Department of Economics of the University Ca’ Foscari of Venice


For the year 2009/2010 (25th cycle of Italian PhD Programmes) we offer three scholaships with the financial support of the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Climate Change.

Please note that there are two additional felloship opportuntities funded by AXA-CMCC. More details are available at: http://venus.unive.it/phd-climate-change/en/node/187


Prerequisites
In order to apply, students are required to hold an Italian “Laurea magistrale” or an equivalent foreign university degree (e.g. MSc or DEA). Foreign applicants shall provide full documentation of their university studies, including course profiles. Knowledge of the English language is a necessary prerequisite. Students are required to send proof of their knowledge of English (Toefl, Cambridge Certificate, etc).

Please note: Candidates for the Dynamic Climatology Stream should have a background in mathematics or physics at the BA level. Previous experience with numerical modelling and programming in a UNIX/Linux environment would be desirable, though not essential.The Stream on “Impact and Management of Climate Change” has a multidisciplinary approach and background on Economics or Enviromental Science are preferably. Proficiency in mathematics is requested e.g. integral and differential calculus, linear algebra.

Application
Applications for the PhD programme must be formally submitted by sending an application form together with the following documents:
Proposal for a research project to be carried out during the three years;
Curriculum vitae;
Presentation/recommendation letters by previous tutors/professors;


Other documents that may be considered are the following:
Degree certificates and scores (or equivalent)
Masters degree certificate or other specialisation courses;
Academic transcripts (list of courses with grades);
Scientific publications, including an English abstract;
Certificates of research experience at universities or research institutions;
Score in GRE, GMAT, TOEFL or similar standard tests.
Admission evaluation
The candidate’s ability to carry out high level research activities will be screened through the evaluation of the documentation attached to the application form. Phone interviews may be organised if necessary.

Application deadline
Applications open on 20th May 2009 and close on 23rd June 2009 h. 12.30 (Rome time

Executive MBA scholarships for Women

The Executive MBA programme office is delighted to offer scholarship support for the September 2009 (SEMBA2011) for the female participant who has best demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to support the ongoing success of the Executive MBA programme. This substantial scholarship of up to £23,850 (the final award to be determined at the review stage) will be deducted from the balance of the first year tuition fees for the programme.

Eligiblity
Women who have been accepted for SEMBA 2011 and who are fully self-funding. Candidates may submit a scholarship application at the time of submitting their EMBA application, however essays will only be considered for the award if candidates have been offered and have accepted their place on the programme by the scholarship deadline.

Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded to an appropriate female candidate on the basis of future professional and leadership potential as demonstrated by the quality of the essay submitted in support of the scholarship application, and a proven track record of success, (i.e. educational and professional background) demonstrated at the EMBA application and interview stages. The Scholarship Committee will also consider the original and personal contribution to the ongoing success of the Executive MBA expressed through the essay and to which the scholarship winner will commit as an ambassador of the EMBA programme.

How to apply

You must submit the following documents:
Completed scholarship application form
A short essay of not more than 1,000 words (please supply the word count) in support of your application for the scholarship award. The topic of the essay is: 'As a female leader, please outline how you will personally support the ongoing success of the EMBA programme'.

Deadline for submission 12 noon on Monday 13 July 2009. The decision will be communicated to applicants by 17.00 on Friday 17 July 2009.

Candidates will need to have their funding in place and make all the necessary payments as outlined in the fee schedule. The full amount of the award will be deducted from the balance of the first year tuition fees for the programme.

More Info: http://www.london.edu/assets/documents/programmes/EMBA_Scholarship_appl_form_SEMBA_2011.pdf

PhD scholarship at DTU, Denmark

A PhD scholarship within the DTU Climate Centre at System Analysis Division, Risø DTU is available from September 2009.

The DTU Climate Centre at Risø conducts and coordinates interdisciplinary climate-related research including measurement and assessment of climate change, adaptation strategies and mitigation of greenhouse gases. The centre cooperates with leading international and Danish universities and research centres and combines research and application-oriented consultancy offered to authorities and the private sector.

The project “Global Modelling and Assessment of Energy- and Climate Change Policies”.

Global climate change emerges from worldwide GHG emissions over century scales, and very large and fast GHG emission reductions in the energy sector are needed in order to avoid dangerous anthropogenic climate change. The PhD project will include the implementation and further development of a global energy economic model and the application of the model to the assessment of technological options and costs of climate policies in different parts of the world. The project will also include a theoretical and applied assessment of international economic climate change policy mechanisms including tradable emission permits, CO2 taxes, climate finance, and technology transfer. The effectiveness of these different mechanisms will be assessed in the model.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in a relevant topic.
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment with good possibilities for professional and personal growth and a family friendly organisation with flexible working hours.

Terms of employment
The terms of employment will be in accordance with those of the scientific staff at universities. The PhD stipend has a fixed duration of 3 years. The place of work is Risø DTU in Roskilde.

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU.

Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained by application to the PhD programme office at tel: +45 45 25 11 76.

Application
We must have your online application in English by 22 June 2009.


Further information Please contact Professor Kirsten Halsnæs, kahl@risoe.dtu.dk, +45 4677 5112 for further information. Additional information about Risø DTU and the Energy Systems Analysis Programme can be found on risoe.dtu.dk.Source : RISO

PhD studentships at National University of Ireland

Several fully-funded post-graduate Ph.D. studentships in the Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory are available, funded under collaborative research awards by the ERA - Chemistry initiative, the EU FP7 programme, and a Charles Parsons Energy Research Award.

Programme Topics:
1. Preparation, characterization and evaluation of integrated bioelectrocatalytic systems (enzyme-based) for sensor and energy conversion
2. Bioelectrocatalytic (enzyme and microbial) systems for electricity generation
An honours undergraduate qualification in a scientific or engineering discipline, with a significant training in Chemistry is an essential qualification for applicants. A background in enzyme biochemistry, or microbial ecology is an advantage for intending applicants for topics 1 and 2, respectively.

Applicants should submit their CV, detailing relevant experience, a personal statement, outlining reasons for their interest in the post, and the name of three references to:
Donal.leech@nuigalway.ie

For further information contact
Dr. Dónal leech
Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory
School of Chemistry
National University of Ireland, Galway
Ph: +353 91 493563
E-mail: Donal.leech@nuigalway.ie

Classes Commencing September/October 2009

Web: http://www.nuigalway.ie/chemistry/staff/donal_leech/

Scholarships at Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope University is committed to encouraging applications from international students with high academic qualifications who will benefit from study in the UK.

Liverpool Hope University is pleased to announce a new scheme of international scholarships for students applying for admission to a Liverpool Hope undergraduate programme.

Criteria for Undergraduate: Applications are welcome from international students who have achieved, in aggregate, first class marks in their higher secondary education. If successful, the student will receive the £1,000 award each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

How applications for the Overseas Scholarships are judged: Overseas scholarships are awarded on submission of the International Scholarship Application Form and relevant supporting documentation by the Postgraduate and International Recruitment and Admissions Office.

How to apply: Applicants must hold an offer of admission for a Liverpool Hope degree programme and complete the International Scholarship Application Form with attached documentation (eg copy of final degree certificate and academic reference).

More Info: http://www.hope.ac.uk/international/international-scholarships.html

International Class' Scholarships

The International Class is a course of study in postmodern and activity-theoretic approaches to human development and learning. Emphasis is on social therapeutics, a methodology utilized in diverse mental health, educational, youth development and community organizing settings in the US and internationally.

Designed and led by Institute director Lois Holzman, the program provides a unique opportunity for practitioners and scholars from the US and countries around the world to study together, learn the Institute's cutting edge developmental methodology, and build ties and support for themselves and their communities. A creative playground and postmodern academy, participants create a dynamic zone of development in which they can engage the philosophical, political and psychological questions emerging from their practice.

The ten-month program combines residencies in New York City and seminars, supervision, and project development sessions conducted online. Students come together -- work with Institute faculty and others in the broader development community -- and advance their programs and research.

Residencies. The International Class comes together at the Institute three times during the academic year (two five-day and one ten-day residency period) to work together as a group with Institute faculty and associates. Site visits, observations, participant observations and experiential learning activities supplement daily seminar activity. At Home . In between residencies, students study the social therapeutic method in relation to socio-cultural activity theory, theories of performance, postmodernism, group process, and community development.

Learning formats include on-line seminars, mentoring, dialogues with guest colleagues of the Institute and supervision--and conference calls with faculty and mentors.The International Class is cross-disciplinary and open to practitioners and scholars with broad range of educational and life experiences--and a passion for innovation. Applications for the 2008-2009 program will be accepted through July 2008. Tuition is $3200. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available.

Further Info: http://www.eastsideinstitute.org/internationalclass/index.html

Various Scholarships at Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

Tallinn University of Technology provides opportunities to the international students to study without paying the tuition fees. All PhD students can study free of tuition fees at TUT and receive additional support from the University and Estonian Ministry of Education. Additionally, each year a limited number of tuition scholarships providing exemption from tuition fee will be available to international students for the following Master degree programmes:
Information Technology
Industrial Engineering and Management
Environmental Management and Cleaner Production
Technology Governance
Materials and Processes of Sustainable Energetics


Scholarships for TUT Students
Once you are enrolled at TUT student and your academic excellence is demonstrated in your transcripts you also have a possibility to compete for a scholarships to cover your living expenses. Each year there are around 80 scholarships awarded to TUT students in the amount of around 110 000 EUR. Most scholarships are offered by the University donors - successful enterprises. Frequently these same enterprises offer additional opportunities such as thesis writing within the company, internships and even employment.

Annual Bachelor's Scholarships (amount approximately 1000 EUR)
Elion Ettevõtted AS Bachelor Scholarship
EMT Bachelor Scholarship
Hansapank's Bachelor Scholarship
Harju Elekter Bachelor Scholarship
Saku Brewery Bachelor Scholarship

Annual Master's ScholarshipS (amount approximately 1600-2000 EUR)
Eesti Energia Master Scholarship
Eesti Raudtee Master Scholarship
Elion Ettevõtted AS Master Scholarship
AS Ensto Ensek Master Scholarship
Ericsson's Master Scholarship
Harju Elekter Master Scholarship
Merko Ehitus AS Master Scholarship
Nordecon Master Scholarship
Silberauto AS Master Scholarship
Skype Technologies OÜ Master Scholarship
Tallinna Sadam AS Master Scholarship
Teede REV 2 AS Master Scholarship
Toomas Luman's Master Scholarship

The application deadline for these scholarships is 30th of September. More detailed information about scholarships and applying for a scholarship is available from Kerly Orulaid (kerly.orulaid@ttu.ee, 620 3498, room IV 101).

More Info: http://www.ttu.ee/arengufond?lang=en

Undergraduate Scholarships at Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia

Alfaisal University is seeking competitive applicants for its scholarship program who have previous outstanding academic achievements, personal growth, and ambition to excel in their chosen educational program of study and their professional aspirations.

The mission of the scholarship program is to provide financial support to all eligible students who are interested in attending Alfaisal University. It is devoted to meet the financial needs related to the educational well-being and development of qualifying students.

In order to receive the maximum amount of financial assistance you are eligible for, you must make sure all of your required information is received by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance on time.

For the Academic year of 2009/2010 documentation is required by August, 2009.

More information: http://www.alfaisal.edu/scholarship/undergraduate.htm

Deadline: August, 2009

Undergraduate Scholarships at University of Manchester

This is a joint-honours degree programme with the world-renowned Manchester Business School, where both disciplines are given equal weight. It develops not only your mathematical and statistical skills, but also explores the managerial context in which these skills can be effectively deployed. Mathematical ability is complemented by computing, statistical and management skills, carefully balanced to combine practical work with the latest theoretical principles. You can choose to do a final year project on a mathematical topic supervised by a member of staff.

Career opportunities
The study of Mathematics develops skills and knowledge which are of value in a wide variety of professions. A Mathematics-related degree is a good preparation for any area of employment requiring people who can think clearly and logically. This degree programme has very good career prospects in mathematics, management, and a wide variety of openings in the business world. Popular choices with our graduates are accountancy, actuarial science and, more generally, the financial sector eg banking and insurance.Selected entry requirements

English language:All entrants must have a recognised English language qualification, such as GCSE grade C or better, IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 (including a writing score of at least 6.0 and no other component less than 5.5) or an equivalent qualificationScholarships and BursariesThe School of Mathematics offers a generous range of scholarships for both home and overseas applicants.

For students paying fees at the overseas rate, there are International Mathematics Scholarships worth £2,000 for each year of study for all those who satisfy the mathematical component of their entrance requirement. There are also up to ten International Mathematical Excellence Scholarships for international applicants who have demonstrated overall academic excellence; these awards, which replace those above, are worth £4,000 for each year of study.

Five of these awards are specifically for applicants from Africa, China, India, Pakistan and MalaysiaAcademic department:

Website: www.manchester.ac.uk/maths
Contacts
Email: ug-maths@manchester.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)161 275 5803

PhD scholarships at University of Pisa, Italy

The University of Pisa announces a competition, based on academic qualifications, for 7 grants reserved for candidates educated abroad for admission to the Galileo Galilei Ph.D. School

The selection will be based on the scientific qualifications of the candidates, bearing in mind the balance between the different areas of the School.

The candidates must apply for one of the following Ph.D. programmes:
Ph.D. programme:
Informatica (Computer science)Fisica e Fisica applicata (Physics and Applied physics)Matematica (Mathematics)Scienze chimiche (Chemical sciences)

An application for this competition does not prevent candidates from applying for the other competition,based on both academic qualifications and examinations, announced at http://www.unipi.it/studenti/offerta/dottorat/accesso/

Deadline: September 2009

The courses of each Ph.D. programme will start on January 1st, 2010.

Further info:http://www.unipi.it/studenti/offerta/dottorat/accesso/index.htm

Mexican Government Scholarships 2010

Scholarships are awarded for specialization studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical specialties, postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits, visits for artistic creation and for visiting professors and experts, high-level lecture visits, professional internship programs for visiting professors and postgraduate mobility.

This Call for scholarships and grants shall be open from April 22 through August 31, 2009, and online registration of candidatures shall be done from July 15 to August 15, 2009, with the exception of the following Programs:
“Genaro Estrada” Program for Specialists on Mexico; High-Level Lecture Program; Special Internship Program; Studies on Mexican Independence and the Mexican Revolution; Program of Visits for News Media Collaborators; the Mexican Program to Improve the Quality of Mexico’s Higher Education Institutions; and the “Daniel Cosío Villegas” Programs of El Colegio de México.

The foregoing shall remain open until October 30, 2010. Online registration for these programs is not required.

The general conditions of the scholarships offered by the Foreign Ministry through its General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation are contained in the Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, the text of which can be found at the end of this Call.Scholarships or grants are not open to persons residing in Mexico nor are they available to foreign diplomats accredited in Mexico or members of their families. Persons who have acquired dual nationality through naturalization will not qualify as eligible candidates.

Scholarship Characteristics
Scholarships are awarded for specialization studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical specialties, postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits, visits for artistic creation and for visiting professors and experts, high-level lecture visits, professional internship programs for visiting professors and postgraduate mobility.
Scholarships are not granted for preparatory courses, distance studies (virtual mobility), supported open learning, or for Direct Doctorates (Master’s and Doctorate integrated programs).
The vast majority of the supply offers come from Mexican public institutions and some private institutions are likewise participating in this Call, including: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey [Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education]; Universidad de las Américas, Puebla [University of the Americas, Puebla]; Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana [Claustro de Sor Juana University]; Universidad Iberoamericana [Ibero-American University]; and Universidad La Salle [La Salle University].

Scholarships are offered in the disciplines stated in this Call, except for odontology, plastic surgery, marketing, accounting, advertising, and business administration. In the field of medicine, scholarships are granted only in the public health institutions, hospitals and institutes established under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Ministry of Health cooperation program.

Scholarships are granted for a period of up to one year. In the case of masters’- level studies, scholarships may be renewed for up to 12 months while doctorates and medical specialties and subspecialties, scholarships may be renewed for up to an additional 24 months, in accordance with what is established in the scholarship award. The postgraduate mobility scholarships are granted for a maximum period of 6 months in school system..

Scholarships or grants for postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits shall have a maximum duration of one year and under no circumstances will they be extended beyond that period.

Scholarship grantees must ensure the conclusion of their theses within the regular period of their study programs since no additional extensions are granted for concluding theses or for taking final examinations once the program has been completed.Scholarships may begin on the date authorized by the General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation.

Types of Programs in the Call
Of the programs offered by the Mexican receiving institutions, in collaboration with the SRE, there are three types: Bilateral, which stem chiefly from Agreements and Programs signed between the Government of Mexico and the government of another country; Multilateral, originating from Mexican Government commitments assumed with international bodies or under multilateral mechanisms; and, Special, which encompass topics of considerable importance for Mexico’s international agenda.

The institutions and programs which comprise this Call can be viewed at the following webpage: becas.sre.gob.mx

Candidate ProfilesPreference will be given to persons who:
* Intend to take studies which focus on themes of priority for their country’s development.
* Will work in areas of particular importance for the institutional development of their country.
* Will take postgraduate studies that are registered in the Programa Nacional de Posgrados de Calidad (PNPC) (National Quality Postgraduate Program).
* Will take postgraduate studies not available in their own countries.
* Will take studies or conduct research at institutions located in states throughout the Mexican Republic.
* Are professors or researchers at public higher education institutions and scientific research centers in their own countries.
* Are government officials in charge of areas or programs of special interest to their countries.
* Work on projects for human, social, or economic development that target marginalized groups or areas which are socially or economically depressed.

General Requirements
* Submit candidature on the corresponding application form (Application Form A or B) within the specified deadline. Both forms are included in this Call.
(1)* Have the official proposal from the government of the candidate’s country that forms part of Application Form A.
* Have a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or doctorate, depending on the type of studies for which they are requesting the scholarship or grant.
* Have a minimum GPA of 8, on a scale of 1 to 10, and in the event of a different scale, they must submit the equivalent.
* Have the academic acceptance of the receiving Mexican institution.

(2)* Meet the requirements specified in this Call. Neither incomplete dossiers nor original documents shall be received.
* Return to their home countries upon termination of the scholarship and remain there for at least a time period similar to the duration of the scholarship in Mexico.
* For postgraduate-level research scholarships, the candidate must submit the letter of acceptance issued by the Mexican institution with curricular credit acknowledgement.The specific requirements are established in each of the Programs. It is recommended that they be very carefully read. (2)(1)
These Application Forms can be found at the following website:http://becas.sre.gob.mx

(2) It is possible to receive a letter of contact from an institution at the time of applying for the scholarship or grant and then to later continue with the processing and requirements of the receiving institution. Once the latter have been met and the letter of academic acceptance has been obtained, it must be signed by the Head of the School Services Department, the Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, and/or by the Head or Academic Secretary of the Faculty, School, Institute or Center selected. In the case of medical areas or fields, the acceptance letter must be signed by the Head of the Specialty and the Head of Teaching at the hospital or institute of the Ministry of Health. It is important to mention that the definitive letter of acceptance must be sent – through the receiving institution and/or the respective Mexican Consulate or Embassy – to the SRE at least one month prior to the date the studies are to begin.

In the case of postgraduate studies, the document must indicate the study program in which the candidate was accepted, as well as the program duration and the starting and finishing dates, according to the school calendar, and program modality (six-monthly, four-monthly, or quarterly). In addition, in the case of research visits, the document must specify the name of the academic tutor of the project, the place where it is to be conducted, and the time period it will take.

Regardless of the opening of the Call, applicants must establish contact with the academic institution in order to process their acceptance.

Reception of Dossiers
All scholarship processing formalities must be expedited before the Mexican Embassy in the applicants’ home country or before the concurrent corresponding Embassy, through the applicants’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Education and/or the local governmental institution designated for said purpose. When the application calls for the official proposal signature of the government of the applicants’ country by virtue of being an intergovernmental offer and generally reciprocal, the documentation must carry said signature, otherwise the application shall not be taken into consideration.

Dossiers shall be received at Mexican Embassies between April 22 and August 31, 2009.Candidatures must be submitted, as required, on either Application Form A or B, properly filled out, together with copies of the documents stipulated. Only applications fully completed and meeting all requirements will be processed. Original documents will not be received.

Documents will need to be notarized or carry an apostil if so requested by the receiving Mexican academic institution as a condition for accepting an applicant.Candidates must conduct the necessary formalities directly with the Mexican institutions of their interest and must have the latters’ acceptance before candidatures can be officially considered. If at the time of handing in a dossier an applicant does not yet have academic acceptance, said candidature shall only be received conditionally.

Selection Criteria
* Academic excellence of the candidate in the area intended to be studied at a Mexican institution.
* A congruent relationship between candidates’ academic and professional backgrounds and the area in which they wish to specialize in Mexico.
* Importance of the studies and their direct influence on the development of the candidate’s country.
* Reintegration of candidates into their countries’ labor market on completion of the scholarship.
* Connection between the studies and specific projects underway or already approved, as well as their impact on the development of candidates’ countries.
* A projection of the specific application of the knowledge acquired.Applications meeting all requirements shall be reviewed by a Preselection Committee in the applicants’ respective country.The final decision regarding scholarship awards rests with the Government of Mexico and shall not be open to appeal.Scholarship Benefits* Enrollment and school fees, where applicable.

* Monthly allowance, equal to:
1) 4 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a specialty, Master’s or Master’s-level research, as well as for studies in the Spanish language and Mexican culture. This currently amounts to $6,576.00 pesos.
2) 5 D.F. (Federal District-Mexico City) minimum wages for a doctorate or doctoral research, as well as postdoctoral visits, medical specialties or subspecialties, and expert and artistic visits. This currently amounts to $8220.00 pesos.
* Medical insurance coverage from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), effective as of the third month of the scholarship, as long as scholarship grantees comply with the delivery of the documentation requested in due time and manner in order to proceed with their admission into the IMSS system.
* At the beginning of the scholarship, transportation from Mexico City to the location of the academic institution where the grantee is to study, and transportation from there back to Mexico City upon termination of the scholarship.
* International air travel costs will only be paid to nationals of countries with which Mexico has a reciprocal agreement covering the international air travel of scholarship grantees, and, to grantees whose program in this Call includes said benefit.

Any expenses not stipulated in the foregoing shall be payable by the scholarship grantee, including: costs involving study incorporation and revalidation costs; costs for printing of the thesis; graduation and degreeprocurement processing fees; costs of registration in the National Register of Foreigners; and visa renewal fees.

Doctoral Scholarships at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germancy

The Munich Center for Language and Literature ('Zentrum für Sprach- undLiteraturwissenschaft', Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität) is offering up to 3doctoral student positions (TV-L E13, 50%, 2,5 years with evaluation after thefirst year; start of employment October 2009) to work on research projectsrelated to one of the Center's linguistic focuses: 'Variation - Kontakt -Wandel' (Linguistics) or 'Figuren von Textualität' (Linguistics and Literature).Further information regarding the research done at the Center is available atthe website listed below.

The doctoral students participate in the International Doctoral Programme inLinguistics 'Language Theory and Applied Linguistics'. Further informationregarding the Doctoral Programme is available at http://www.lipp.lmu.de.

Application requirements are a university degree graded above average (MagisterArtium, diploma, state board examination, Master of Arts ('with thesis'),Maîtrise, Laurea, etc.) in a linguistic subject, very good knowledge of German,working knowledge of English and one other language.

Application Deadline: 15-Jun-2009

Web Address for Applications: http://www.zsl.fak13.uni-muenchen.de/Bewerbung

Contact Information:
Dr. Caroline Trautmann
trautmann@lipp.lmu.de
Phone:0049-89-2180 3846
Fax:0049-89-2180 13990

Master Scholarships at School of Medicine, Kings College London

The School of Medicine is looking for talented medics and related health and social care professionals to undertake its Palliative Care MSc under a new scholarship scheme offered by the Samuel Sebba Trust. The scholarships will be awarded to UK-based students with an interest in conducting research into pain. Funding is available on a part-time basis over two years. The scheme complements King’s commitment to opening doors to excellence for gifted students who for financial reasons would otherwise be unable to undertake this level of study.

Two scholarships are available and will fund the programme’s tuition fees, travel,
accommodation and books. The Palliative Care MSc at King’s has an international reputation attracting students working in palliative care, and related fields, from all over the world. The programme is research and evidence based, with a multi-professional student body. The scholarships are generously supported by the Samuel Sebba Trust through Cicely Saunders International (CSI), the only charity dedicated to research, education and support in the field of palliative care.

For more information: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/medicine/depts/palliative/spc/sebba.html

Scholarships for Masters at University of Liverpool, UK

International students who pay tuition fees at the full international rate can receive up to £2,000 in scholarships and awards. All eligible international students will automatically receive a University of Liverpool International Advancement Award worth £1,000. The Faculty of Engineering International PGT Scholarship offers a further £1,000 to each high calibre international student who registers for full-time studies leading towards the award of an MSc (Eng) or MRes degree in the Faculty of Engineering.

Successful applicants for the scholarship will be notified in writing shortly after all transcipts and certificates supporting their application have been received.

FoE International PGT Scholarship Terms and Conditions

1. Scholarships are for international students who start their studies in September 2009 and pay tuition fees at the full international rate (£11,650 for 2008/09).

2. A completed scholarship application form must be received no later than 31 August 2009.

3. Candidates must achieve a good first class honours degree or an equivalent overseas qualification in a relevant subject area (engineering or scientific subjects) and the application must be supported by good references. The grades required for the award of a scholarship may vary depending on the MSc (Eng) or MRes programme.

4. Candidates whose first degree is not from an English speaking country have to show proofs of their English language skills.

5. Successful registered candidates will receive £400 around week four of the first semester, a further £400 after successfully passing the second semester examinations with minimum overall average ≥ 60% and £200 on obtaining a minimum grade of 60% in the MSc (Eng) dissertation.

6. Scholarships awarded for September 2009 entry are not deferrable to the following year.

7. The decisions made by the scholarship awarding body in each Department will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Further Information: http://www.liv.ac.uk/engfac/prospective/PGT-Scholarships-09.pdf

PhD position at Laval University, Canada

Evolutionary systems biology lab, Laval University, Canada.

Chosen candidates will study the evolution of signaling networks using genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics tools. Projects will aim at understanding the evolution of protein-protein interactions among signaling molecules and the role of gene duplication in shaping these networks. The budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its relatives will be used as models but other relevant species could also be used.

We have tools to study protein-protein interactions on a genome-wide scale. Our research is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Fonds de la Recherche en Sante du Quebec (FRSQ). Research will be conducted at the Laval University Institut de Biologie Intégrative et des Systèmes (IBIS), in Québec City, Canada. IBIS hosts more than 30 researchers working in genetics, genomics and proteomics as well as organismic biology.
Laval University is one of the oldest universities in North America and is a major research institution in Canada.

Quebec city is a magnificent and vibrant city. Competitive stipend + bonus for students who can obtain external fellowships.

Starting date: September 2009 or January 2010

Requirements: The ideal candidate is highly motivated, has experience or training in molecular biology, biochemistry or microbiology, is interested in evolution and has basic skills in bioinformatics.

Pertinent references:
How perfect can protein interactomes be? Science Signaling 2009;
Weak functional constraints on phosphoproteomes, Trends in Genetics 2009;
Systems biology spins off a new model for the study of canalization. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 2009;
An in vivo map of the yeast protein interactome, Science 2008;
Genetic properties influencing the evolvability of gene expression, Science 2007;
Systems-level analysis and evolution of the phototransduction network in Drosophila, PNAS 2007;


To apply: Interested candidates should send an application with a complete CV, academic transcripts and a short statement of interest by email and have two letters of references sent to clandry(at)post.harvard.edu. Letters of recommendation from these references should be sent separately. Informal inquiries are welcome,Christian Landry, PhD, Département de Biochimie Faculté de Médecine Université de Montreal C.P. 6128, Succ. Centre-Ville Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3C 3J7.

Website: http://www.ulaval.ca/

IWC Water Leader Scholarships in Australia

The IWC Water Leader Scholarships offer full and partial tuition scholarships for Australian citizens, permanent residents and international applicants for the Master of Integrated Water Management program.

The IWC Water Leader Scholarships are available for the Masters program full-time or part-time/distance study mode. The course commences in March 2010.

International scholarships
International scholarships cover full tuition costs of the three-semester full-time Masters program, as well as overseas student health cover for the duration of the program.

Entry requirements
A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognised institution.
You must have completed a university level qualification which is at least equivalent in standard to an Australian four year degree. If you are unsure whether your previous university qualification(s) is equivalent in standard to an Australian four year degree, you should seek advice from the Australian Education Centre in your home country or region, or contact UQ International Education Directorate.
Demonstrated English language proficiency (see http://www.uq.edu.au/international/language-requirements
Two years practical experience in a related field is preferred but not required.


Deadline: 1st August 2009


Further Information: http://www.watercentre.org/education/programs/scholarships/iwc-scholarships

Scholarships at St. Mary's University, USA

Carlos and Malu Alvarez recently announced a $100,000 gift to St. Mary’s University making possible the establishment of the International Student Scholarship Fund. Each ‘International Scholar’ will receive $2,500 a year, for four years.

Students of any major are eligible and must maintain full time status (12 semester hours or more) and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Eligible ‘International Scholar’ recipients are those born or living outside the United States at the time of application, with priority given to students from Mexico and Latin American countries.

Carlos Alvarez is the founder and President of The Gambrinus Company, a craft brewing and sales and marketing organization. The Gambrinus Company owns and operates the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, Bridge Port Brewing Company in Portland, Ore. and the Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley, Calif.

Alvarez is a dedicated supporter of higher education, and has given generously of his time and talents to various schools and universities, many in San Antonio, including being a trustee for St. Mary’s Hall (a Protestant primary, middle and high school not affiliated with St. Mary’s University) and a trustee and former chairman of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. He also serves as trustee for the following organizations: World Affairs Council of America (Washington D.C.), Davidson College (Davidson, N.C.) and School Year Abroad (Lawrence, Mass.).

St. Mary’s University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community service, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence. With a nearly 60 percent graduation rate of all students (including minorities) that is just one of the reasons why St. Mary’s University is ranked fourth in the West Region for quality and value in the “Great Schools, Great Prices” category of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.”

Source: http://www.stmarytx.edu/news/?go=national&id=2139

Law Scholarships at University of Sussex

University of Sussex Law Postgraduate Scholarships

The Sussex Law School is amongst the top 20 law schools in the UK for research and also offers a range of challenging and innovative taught postgraduate programmes as follows:
LLM International Law Rights and Responsibilities
LLM International Criminal Law
LLM International Trade
LLM Family, Responsibility and the Law
LLM Law and International Security
LLM European Law
LLM Master in Laws
Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE)

A number of generous scholarships are available to outstanding candidates on all the above programmes. The application deadline is 1 June.

For more details visit: Sussex Law School Postgraduate International Scholarships http://www.sussex.ac.uk/law/1-2-10-9.html

Sussex Law School Postgraduate UK/EU Scholarships
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/law/1-2-10-8.html

Open Day
The Sussex Law School is holding an Open Day on Wednesday 29 April. This provides an excellent opportunity to visit the University and the Law School and to meet faculty and current postgraduate students. The Open Day culminates in a guest lecture by Professor Guy S. Goodwin-Gill (All Souls College and Blackstone Chambers) entitled: How Far Do Human Rights Reach?

Find out more and book your place online at: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/law/openday/

Further info: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/central/jobs.shtml

Scholarships at London South Bank University

LSBU Merit Scholarships for International Students

Number of scholarships: 5Value: £3000 – £5000

Deadline: Applications to LSBU by 11 May 2009

Eligibility
Students classified as overseas for fee purposes with exceptional academic marks throughout their academic career who hold an offer for any postgraduate taught course at LSBU.

How to apply
Download our online application form (Word Doc 55KB - opens in new browser window). All applicants must complete a separate Scholarship Application Form but students will only receive

1 Scholarship.
PLEASE NOTE It is necessary to have applied for an LSBU course BEFORE applying for an International Scholarship
OR
you may wish to submit your course application and scholarship application together. Please quote your Student ID number on your application form. Details on how to come to LSBU as an international student are available on our how to apply page.

UNESCO-L’ORÉAL Scholarships for Women

What are the UNESCO-L’ORÉAL For Women in Science International Fellowships?
The Fellowships are jointly offered by UNESCO and L’ORÉAL, as part of the For Women In Science Programme, to support and promote women in scientific research all over the world.
The international Fellowships are awarded to promising young women scientists, at the doctoral or postdoctoral level, to undertake a research project in the life sciences which has been accepted by a reputable institution outside their home country.

15 international Fellowships are awarded each year. Each Fellowship is worth a maximum of US$40,000 to cover a research period of up to 24 months.

The international Fellowships aspire to support the scientific vocations of young women, to give them the opportunity to build international networks in the scientific community, and to gain crucial experience that they can bring back and share with others in their home countries.

The Fellowship beneficiaries are geographically spread, three Fellows being selected from each of the following regions: Africa; Arab States; Asia & the Pacific; Europe & North America; and Latin America & the Caribbean.

Eligibility
Candidates must be female and no more than 35 years old (born after 1 January 1975).
Preference will be given to candidates already possessing a PhD degree (or equivalent) in the field of life sciences at the time of application. However, applications from doctoral students will be considered.

Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study.

Candidates must already be engaged in and undertake research in one or allied fields of life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and physiology. Projects involving animal models (i.e. experimentation using vertebrate laboratory animals) will not be accepted; and preference is given to non cosmetic researches.

Applications must be submitted through and endorsed by the UNESCO National Commission of the Candidate’s home country.

Procedure and DeadlinesThe deadline for submission to UNESCO headquarters is 30th June 2009. Applications from UK citizens must be submitted through the UK National Commission for UNESCO and received by 1st June 2009. The UK National Commission will consider and evaluate the applications and submit selected applications to UNESCO headquarters with its endorsement. Each National Commission can select and submit a maximum of four candidates.

After submission to UNESCO, the applications will be considered by a special Selection Committee, comprising representatives of UNESCO, L’ORÉAL and Life Sciences research communities & institutions.

Completed applications, together with supporting documentation, should be submitted by post to (UK citizens only): UK National Commission for UNESCO, c/o UNA, 3 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EL.

Further info: www.unesco.org

Ibsen Scholarships for Norway

The International Ibsen Scholarships 2009

The International Ibsen Scholarships 2009 - Applications for the year 2009
Field of study:Scholarships are awarded to individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic and cultural community. The scholarships are meant to act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen.

Total amount of scholarship:1,000,000 Norwegian kroners.

Application deadline:1st of May, 2009.

Application method:Online applications are accepted in English on the Ibsen Award homepage. Links are provided in this article.

Screening of applicants:The scholarships are awarded in agreement with a professional review panel, which consists of three people.

Presentation ceremony:Presentation of the scholarships is staged in Skien on September 11th, 2009 and coincides with the Skien International Ibsen Conference.

Further info: http://www.ibsenawards.com/index.php?cid=4

University of Lahore tops

Lahore: The University of Lahore, Department of Management Sciences, took first position in the NASCON 2009 Business Plan Competition organised by FAST-NU, Islamabad, on April 11-12. According to a press statement, the other universities which participated in the competition included Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), FAST, COMNSATS, Hailey College, NUML and UET Lahore. The News

Source: http://www.interface.edu.pk/students/April-09/Making-KEMU-college-again.asp

PhD scholarships to be started at BZU

BZU names PhD programme after Gilani

Multan: The Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) has named its PhD scholarship programme after Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani's name. Under this program, 100 scholarships will be offered to those eligible for the Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani foreign scholarship programme, which will cost Rs 870 million.

According to a spokesman of the BZU, under this faculty development programme, each scholar will be getting a sum of Rs8 million for his or her higher studies abroad.
He said the terms and conditions for this scholarship had been advertised and the selection process would be completed by June 30.

The spokesman said that the scholarship would be meant for four years and each scholar would have to join the BZU after completing his or her PhD abroad. App

Source: http://www.interface.edu.pk/students/April-09/Making-KEMU-college-again.asp

Making KEMU a college again | PU okays syllabus changes

'Making KEMU a college will be strange'Lahore, April 14:

All political parties supported upgrading the King Edward Medical College (KEMC) to a university, and again converting it into a college would be a strange decision, KEMU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Zafarullah Khan said on Monday. He was addressing a gathering of students and doctors at the KEMU campus. He said the institute was given the status of a university in 1999, and all political parties had welcomed the decision. "A middle school can be made high school, a college can be made a university, but making a university into a college is strange," the VC said. He said Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif was being given invalid information regarding the KEMU. The VC also urged the students to raise their hands if they wanted KEMU to retain the status of a university. The entire student body raised its hands before dispersing peacefully. Khan said the university was providing transport, clean water and girls' hostels to the students for the first time. He said the university's first convocation in December 2008 was marked by the prime minister's visit, when he offered to resolve any problems the university was facing. He said the only demand put before the prime minister was construction of female hostels. Daily Times
KEMU status to be ratained: CMLahore: Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that present status of King Edward Medical University will be maintained and it will be made a best university. He also directed to constitute a high level committee for this purpose which will submit its recommendations within two weeks for making King Edward Medical University a prestigious university of the world. This was decided in a meeting held regarding KingEdward Medical University at Chief Minister's Secretariat, here today, which was also attended by MNA Sardar Ayyaz Sadiq, Secretary Health, Dr. Amir Aziz, Vice Chancellor, professors, senior teaching staff and students. Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said that King Edward Medical College had an important place in the world and this college produced prominent doctors who are rendering their services throughout the world. He said that now King Edward Medical University should be given the same status as was acquired by this college and in this regard it is the responsibility of Vice Chancellor, Principal, Medical Superintendent and all other concerned staff to take all possible measures for granting it status of best university of the world. He said that a committee is also being constituted for making the performance of King Edward Medical University exemplary which will review all aspects regarding improvement of university and will submit its comprehensive recommendations in this regard. Earlier, participants of the meeting, teaching staff and students informed about their suggestions. F.P. Report
KEMU VC shows medics the doorLahore: An unpleasant and embarrassing situation was created when King Edward Medical University (KEMU) Vice Chancellor Monday humiliatingly asked Principal Allama Iqbal Medical College and president KEMColian International Forum Prof Dr Javed Akram, Dr Amir Aziz and some other prominent doctors to leave the King Edward Medical College building. The doctors, mostly against giving King Edward Medical College a university status, went to KE to attend an emergency meeting convened to deliberate upon the varsity issue.
The KEMColian office bearers, former senior teachers and students gathered in front of the VC office and registered their strong protest against the varsity VC and administration. The media men invited to cover the proceeding of the meeting too were asked to leave the institute. It is worth-mentioning that KEMColian is a body of former and present students of KEMC. This body recently had elected Dr Javed Akram elected its president.
The Saturday's incident also drew new line between the medical community, brought the pro-varsity and anti-varsity groups face to face.Soon after the incident, the situation got worsened when students from the both sides came face to face and exchanged hot words blaming the seniors of each other's group for the unpleasant happening. The matter was, however, resolved on the intervention of the senior doctors when the clash was imminent.
KEMColian president Prof Dr Javed Akram, senior vice president Prof Dr Amir Aziz, Prof Dr Amjad and a large number of former medical teachers including Prof Mahmood A Malik, Prof Ghulam Sarwar, Prof Abdul Aziz, and scores of students later gathered outside the VC office and addressed a press conference against Vice Chancellor Prof Zafar Ullah Khan.
Addressing the newsmen, Dr Javed said that they were invited by Prof Zafar Ullah Khan as guests to attend a joint meeting in which the present and former students and doctors of the university have been invited to discuss the issue of varsity status for the premier medical institute.
He said he along with other doctors was waiting for the commencement of the meeting at Council Room when Vice Chancellor, KEMU appeared there and asked them to leave the place immediately.
Dr Javed told when Dr Zafar Ullah was asked why he was asking them to leave the place, he responded: "I will not allow anybody to talk to the media men without seeking prior permission from me. Being head of the institute I have the right only to talk to the newsmen on the issue."
Prof Javed said that it was perhaps the first incident ever occurred in the history of the KEMU when a VC humiliated most respectable medical teachers including Prof Mahmood A Malik. He said the way the VC tried to disgrace the senior medical teachers and the students was not tolerable at all.
Addressing on the occasion, Prof Mahmood A Malik, KEMColian pattern in-chief, criticized Dr Zafar saying it is a very shameful attitude shown towards medical teachers by a VC.
Prof Dr Amir Aziz and Prof Amjad told the newsmen that Prof Zafar Ullah himself invited them in the meeting as guests late night on Sunday. They said that an emergency meeting was convened on Sunday night in which the VC requested them their support for university and also pledged his support in favour of the restoration of KEMC too.
As soon as they reached the university, they said, Dr Zafar Ullah Khan taking 'U-Turn' from his stance and without any reason asked them to leave the institute.
"His act is highly condemnable", they said and added, "They would take up the issue with the Chief Minister".
Interestingly, some professors of the KEMU including Prof Dr Arshad Cheema were also present at the Press conference in the support of the KEMColian office bearers. The same professors were earlier the supporter of Dr Zafar on the KEMU issue. Medical Superintendent Mayo Hospital Dr Zahid Pervaiz was also among the victims and attended the Press conference held in protest against the VC's attitude. The Nation

Former KEMU students criticise VCLahore: KEMC (a union of former KEMU students) on Monday criticised the King Edward Medical University (KEMU) vice chancellor for holding a 'political' procession by suspending the classes and forbidding paramedical staff from performing their duties.

KEMC President Dr Javed Akram, Dr Amir Aziz, Dr Sarwar Chaudhary, Dr Salman Kazmi, Dr Amjad, and others strongly criticised the KEMU VC for bringing out students from their classes and holding a procession in the Library Hall. They demanded that the college should be restored for under-graduate students and the KEMU should work on research and post-graduate projects. Daily Times


Source: http://www.interface.edu.pk/students/April-09/Making-KEMU-college-again.asp

A teacher's tale

Faisal Ahmed Khan: A water drop in the desert
Contributed by M. Kamal Khan


“We have a new teacher having fervent propensity for education and research with an excellent command on English language”, once said one friend of mine from Telecom Engineering Department, BUITEMS. In fact he was pointing to newly inducted Faisal Ahmed Khan Kakar, an Assistant Professor presently Chairing Dept. of Telecom Engineering. After few causeries with the erudite professor I found my friend’s appraisal absolutely right.

Having received his bachelor and master from Bahria University, the professor further endeavors to supplement his studies. His excellent acads with a research publication at an IEEE conference at Loughborough University, in addition to his leadership and problem-solving abilities, assisted him in wining the noble Fulbright Scholarship. He will be departing for commencing his PhD studies at prestigious Georgia Institute of Technology, USA in August, 2009.

With an eloquent style, the academician enjoys guiding students, irrespective of their subject areas and problems’ nature. In a university with plenty of educatees striving for boosting their GPA’s as the solitary object of studies, he is found encouraging them about getting acquainted with the research culture. The professor has a profound love for his home-soil and is gravely committed to improve the level of education there. He preferred serving the academia over a remunerative job offer and aims to establish a modern research facility at his parent institute, BUITEMS, upon completion of PhD studies.

In the end, “Wish you best of luck Sir!”

Source: Pakistanic.com

Post Doctoral opportunities at Japan

THE MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION 2010 FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT APPLICABLE FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2010 THROUGH MARCH 2011 DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2009

The Matsumae International Foundation is a nongovernmental organization. Its Fund is solely based on donations from many Japanese people who have responded with goodwill to Dr. Shigeyoshi Matsumae's call.

While many donations have been kindly offered by enterprises and groups, most of the donors are individuals who are sympathetic with the Founder's ideals, and maintain contributions to the Fund from their limited incomes.


Successful applicants are urged to seriously consider and understand the goodwill of those persons, and ensure that the provided fellowships are utilized effectively.


I. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents.
1. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
2. Applicants must be under 41 years of age at the time of application.
3. Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.
4. Applicants who have never been in Japan in the past and /or at present.
5. Applicants should have firm positions and professions in their home countries, and should return to their countries on completion of their fellowship stay by the Foundation.
6. Applicants who have previously been invited by the Foundation are not eligible for this fellowship program.
7. Applicants must be of sound health and not physically handicapped in any way which would not prevent from carrying out research in Japan.


II. FIELDS OF STUDY
Fields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority.


III. PERIOD & NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIPS
At the time of application, please indicate the length of your stay (between 3 to 6 months)
from April 2010 to March 2011. The Foundation prefers long stays (such as six months) to
shorter (such as three months). The number of fellowships given is about 20.


IV. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants should obtain the current issue of the Fellowship Announcement from the Foundation. To obtain the announcement, write to MIF with name and address by postal mail, or by E-mail. Or, download the announcement in PDF-format file from the webpage of the Foundation and print out the Application Form.

The Foundation cannot entertain requests for waivers of the eligibility requirements and other conditions, listed in the Fellowship Announcement, and will not respond to such requests.
Application must be submitted from the applicant's home country. Under no
circumstances will an application be accepted from a person already in Japan.

The Foundation never receives applications by Fax or E-Mail.

Applications must be received by the Foundation by August 31, 2009, at the latest.
For more information please visit http://www.mars.dti.ne.jp/~mif/

Nanotechnology Master at UCL

The MSc in Nanotechnology is designed for graduates from the physical sciences and from relevant engineering disciplines who wish to enter this new and exciting arena, either as industrial researchers, technical managers or academic researchers.Nanotechnology is rapidly establishing itself as a key technology, in industries ranging from microelectronics to health care, with a consequent demand for appropriately trained graduates. The MSc in Nanotechnology is run in conjunction with the department of Physics and Astronomy and the London Centre for Nanotechnology.

The programme consists of taught courses (60%) and a research project with dissertation (40%).


NANOTECHNOLOGY
The London Centre for Nanotechnology, LCN, is a new UK based multidisciplinary enterprise operating at the forefront of science and technology. Structured to form the bridge between the physical and biomedical sciences, it brings together two of the world’s leading institutions in Nanotechnology, namely University College London (UCL) and Imperial College London.

A mission of the LCN is to provide leading edge training in nanotechnology to the workforce and help educate the public. A new £14 million research building has just been completed on the UCL site, furnished with £10 million state of the art equipment, and a £1m teaching facility is in the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering.


Various scholarships are :
1.) EPSRC Masters Training Package Studentships
2.) Shell Centenary Scholarships
3.) Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Scholarships and Awards
4.) British Council scholarships
5.) Commonwealth


For more enquiries,contact :Tutor: Prof Ian Boyd i.boyd@ee.ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 7302 Admin: Ms Elizabeth Smith mscenquiries@ee.ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 7300

Doctoral training in Social Sciences at Germany

The Graduate Center of Economic and Social Research at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) welcomes applications from highly qualified postgraduated students from all over the world to attend its structured doctoral training program in economics and social sciences.

Applicants must hold a MA degree or a diploma in economics, business and administration or social sciences in order to apply. Degrees from other related fields (such as civil engineering or statistics) also fulfil the admission requirements of the program. Students with a degree in economics follow the economic track that leads to a PhD in economics; students with a degree in sociology follow a social science track which leads to a PhD in sociology. There is a number of core courses that both groups of students will attend.

The German Institute of Economic Research DIW Berlin is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany. We are an independent, non-profit institute involved in economic research, service and policy advice. We co-operate closely with universities in Berlin and Brandenburg and in international academic networks.

The goal of Graduate Center's activities is to provide young, outstanding doctoral students with a research environment and a training structure that will develop their talents in an accordingly exemplary manner. It leads them to a deep understanding of economic and social processes and offers them the opportunity to apply their knowledge within the professional research environment of one of the leading economic think tanks in Germany. The 3-year program follows a dual training approach.

It offers high-level core and field courses in the first year one research internship in Berlin
a three month stay in Washington DC including advanced courses by US-based scholars and research activities at international renowned think tanks on-the-job training within research projects of the DIW Berlin in the 2. and 3. year.

After successfully finishing the programme students have submitted a number of papers to refereed scientific journals. They will receive a certificate confirming participation together with a doctoral degree.

The Graduate Center offers a scholarship of 1000 per month in the first year to each doctoral student admitted. After successful completion of the first year the doctoral students are assigned to the research departments of the Institute. Research positions are offered depending on the volume of research projects under work.

Deadline of Application: April 15, 2009

Contact
Dean of the Graduate CenterDIW Berlin
Mohrenstraޥ 5810117 Berlin
Phone: +49.30.89789-236
Email to Gradcenter@diw.de

MBA Scholarships at University of Exeter, UK

This year the Business School is offering twelve £5,000 scholarships for entry on the Full-Time MBA programme in September 2009. The awards are made on the basis of working experience.

Applications may be received up to 31 August 2009.

The Exeter MBA
The MBA programme at the University of Exeter has produced over 500 graduates since 1997. Like the larger Business Schools, Exeter offers high-quality, accredited MBA programmes delivered by faculty with world-class reputations. Unlike the larger Business Schools, we offer this on a campus built on a human scale with a lifestyle ideally suited to learning and personal development.

MBA Professional Scolarship 2009
The Business School is awarding twelve Professional Scholarships for the 2009 academic year to students on our Post-Experience MBA programme.
These scholarships of £5,000 each will be available for MBA students starting the Full-Time programme in September 2009.
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the contribution applicants can make to the programme, with special attention being given to the quality of previous work experience.

Applying for a scholarship
Applications for this award will be accepted up until 31 August 2009 . To apply, complete an application for the programme , ensure that you include a full Curriculum Vitae and that your personal statement includes a description of your work experience. Eligibility for the award will be assessed using the information provided in MBA application form and CV, with special attention given to the quality of work experience described as part of the personal statement.


For further information please contact the MBA Office
University of Exeter Business School, Streatham Court, Exeter, Devon, UK EX4 4PU
Telephone: +44 1392 263200
Email: m.w.costelloe@exeter.ac.uk

Website: http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/executive/mba/