Postdoctoral and PhD scholarships at Giessen University, Germany

Giessen University's International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), funded by the German federal government's Excellence Initiative, offers a three-year structured PhD-programme in the study of culture.

The GCSC offers up to 9 PhD scholarships and 1 postdoctoral scholarship.

PhD scholarships include a monthly stipend of approximately €1.100 and are offered for one year with the possibility of two extensions, each of a year. The postdoctoral scholarship, with a monthly stipend of about €1.500, is limited to two years.

All scholarships start on 01st October, 2011. Acceptance of a scholarship requires participation in the study programme and the wide-ranging events offered by the GCSC, as well as active involvement in at least one GCSC graduate research group. PhD scholarship holders must register as PhD students at Justus Liebig University. There are no tuition fees for doctoral students at JLU, except for an enrolment fee of approximately €200 per semester. All scholarship holders are expected to take up residency in or near Giessen.

Eligibility
The GCSC invite applications contributing to the study of culture in various historical contexts as well as those analyzing contemporary phenomena The GCSC encourages applications from graduate students who have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours M.A.-degree (or equivalent) in one of the GCSC's academic subjects or in the arts/humanities, cultural studies, or social sciences. Candidates applying for a post-doctoral scholarship should hold a PhD in the arts/humanities, cultural studies, or social sciences, have an excellent academic record, and pursue a research project relevant to the GCSC's research areas. Fluency in either English or German is required.

Application Procedure
The main selection criteria are the candidates' academic qualification, the academic quality of the research proposal and the suitability of the project for the GCSC's research programme. Short-listed candidates will be invited to a 30-minute interview; telephone interviews can be arranged for candidates from overseas.
On 24th January 2011, the GCSC will host an Information Day at the Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Alter Steinbacher Weg 38, 35394 Giessen. The Information Day gives potential applicants the opportunity to meet the staff and students involved in the doctoral programme. You will also have the chance to obtain more information on the research areas and academic objectives of the GCSC, the wide range of interdisciplinary courses, colloquia, and conferences, the research support on offer, our international networks and partner institutions, as well as on publishing and funding opportunities available to GCSC-members.

More Information
Contact: gcsc-application@uni-giessen.de

Postgraduate scholarships at Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health, USA

The Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health is a unique collaboration between three institutions — the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing – that harnesses the expertise of its dedicated health and medical professionals to address a myriad of global health challenges: HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, malnutrition, hepatitis and other threats to health, especially in developing countries.

In an effort to further the educational component of our mission, the Center for Global Health supports students who exhibit outstanding academic records and a strong desire to pursue global health careers. Each year, eight or nine scholarships are awarded to incoming MPH, MHS, and MS students in the Bloomberg School of Public Health. The scholarships are awarded through a competitive process and are open to all domestic and international students.

There is not a separate application for the Global Health Scholarship. Instead, all admitted students into the Bloomberg School of Public Health are considered for the award. You can only be awarded the scholarship as a new student; returning students are not eligible. If you wish, you may mention your desire for the scholarship in your admissions essay. The scholarship covers full tuition for the 11-month MPH program and for one year of a two-year MHS or MS program.

Source: http://www.hopkinsglobalhealth.org/our_work/scholarships/index.html

Study Oregon's extensive study guide

Study Oregon is delighted to share with you the launch of their collaborative 52-page interactive e-brochure that highlights 22 of Oregon's institutions of higher learning. The brochure includes an overview of the st ate of Oregon, search features to find out which schools offer which majors, pop-ups with student profiles, photo galleries, videos and more.  

Note that Flashplayer and hi-speed internet is required for full functionality; however, if you prefer to have a dvd version mailed to you, please contact Julie Walkin at julie.g.walkin@oregonstate.edu

Study Oregon Interactive E-Brochure: http://www.i-studentadvisor.com/studyoregon/english/index.html

US university offers TOEFL waiver

Tennessee Tech University and FLS International have joined together to offer ESL and Conditional admissions for intensive ESL programs.  Students may start any week.  Also note students who complete level 7 may enter TTU without a TOEFL score.

This program helps students develop their reading, writing, vocabulary and listening & speaking skils. Students have the option of adding elective courses such as TOEFL, idioms, American slang and survival English. The FLS International course is located across the street from the Office of International Students affairs and the students have the option of living on or off campus in the residence halls or homestays.

For more information, visit http://www.tntech.edu/international/esl/

Master Scholarships at University of Warwick, UK

Warwick Manufacturing Group (now known as WMG) is an academic group at the University of Warwick, providing research, education and knowledge transfer in engineering and technology. The group provides taught and research degrees for postgraduate students at the University of Warwick campus.

Please check out their website: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/about/profile/wmg/

Ranking                                                http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/about/profile/ranking/
Courses being offered                  http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study2/postgraduate-old/courses/depts/engineering/taught/wmg/


Scholarships:
WMG is offering competitive scholarships of £3000 to three Pakistani students. These are available to offer holders who will commence their studies in October 2011.
The deadline for these scholarships is: June 2011.

Applications will be considered during the first two weeks of July and winners notified soon afterwards. Winners will be selected on the basis of academic merit.

Scholarships in UK

British Chevening Scholarships
The British Chevening Scholarship scheme aims to bring future leaders, decision-makers and opinion-formers to the UK for a period of postgraduate study in UK. To be eligible, you should have a proven record of success and have the potential to rise to a position of power and influence in your chosen career.Chevening awards are given annually to students from a wide variety of countries. They cover all or part of the cost of a one-year postgraduate course to study in UK. Once you have completed the course, you will be expected to return to your home country.*We will not be able to accept any applications for 2011/12 until the details of the new scheme have been agreed. 
https://www.chevening.fco.gov.uk/Che.../CA_Start.aspx

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) The CSFP is aimed at Commonwealth citizens who can make a significant contribution to their home country after studying in the UK.CSFP Scholarships are usually for between one and three years. They cover the cost of travel to and from the UK, tuition fees and living expenses. In some cases an allowance is paid to help with the cost of maintaining your spouse and family in the UK. 
Professional Fellowship awards are typically for three months. They provide opportunities for people working in developing Commonwealth countries to spend a short period of professional updating in the UK. Academic Staff Fellowships offer opportunities for a six-month period of postdoctoral research. 
CSFP

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship scheme assists students from developing Commonwealth countries who would benefit from higher education in the UK. If you are unable to study in UK for financial reasons and are outside the scope of other British government support schemes, you may be eligible.Awards are for taught masters courses only. Subjects must be related to the economic, social and technological development of the student’s home country. Different dates for different universities.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme


Institution specific scholarships There are scholarships which the universities offer under their own name.
Education UK - postgraduate scholarships

Information about Scholarships in Australia

Australian Scholarships

The Australia Awards are comprised of*two streams: an achievement stream that targets the best and brightest students, researchers and professionals to come to Australia and for Australians to do the same offshore; and a development stream that builds capacity in developing countries.
The Australia Awards brings the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) scholarships together under the Australia Awards program."

There are three programs available under the Australia Awards. They are:

Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program. Applications for the second round
of the 2011 Endeavour Executive Awards will open on 1 December 2010 and close 31 January 2011.
www.deewr.gov.au/EndeavourAwards

Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) 
focus on developing leaders who can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes in both their own
countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. Round 9 opens on 25 October 2010 and closes at 5pm AEDT on 1 December 2010. Applications are accepted from Australian organisations only; individuals are not eligible to apply directly.
www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar


Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
aim to contribute to the long-term development needs of Australia's partner countries to promote good governance, economic growth and human development. ADS provides people with the necessary skills and knowledge to drive change and influence the development outcomes of their own country, through obtaining tertiary qualifications at participating Australian institutions. Selection processes for the 2011 academic year are already underway. Country specific information on the 2012 intake will be available shortly.
www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar

Institution specific scholarships
There are scholarships which the universities offer under their own name.
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au