Switzerland:Van Oord MBA Scholarship 2012 for Master’s Students

Accepted candidates with financial need who are citizens of the above geographical areas with a preference given to those who wish to return to their countries after graduation. Preference also is given to those with a technical background and / or experience related to marine engineering.
Developing countries whose advancement / progress has been strongly influenced by its seaside location, struggle against the water, maritime tradition, river transportation system, etc.

Eligibility:

-Applicants must have been accepted into the IMD MBA program prior to their application.
- Our scholarship applications are essay based, with winning essays typically including the following features:
Relevance to the essay title
Organization and structure
Fully developed arguments
Persuasiveness
Personal element and/or passion
-IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury / sponsors.

Read more:http://www.imd.org/programs/mba/fees/scholarships/van-Oord-MBA-Scholarship.cfm

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2012 Samsung / Royal British Legion / British Korean Veterans Association Scholarship

For those finishing University, who would like to continue studying, we are offering a unique opportunity for post-graduates to study in the Republic of Korea. Applications are now open for the 2012 Samsung / Royal British Legion / British Korean Veterans Association Scholarship. This innovative Scheme offers an opportunity for a Graduate from any discipline to live and study in Korea for up to two years.

The Scholarship was established in memory of those who gave their lives during the Korean War (1950-53) and it is hoped that it will help to strengthen relationships between Britain and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Administered by The Royal British Legion, the Scheme has been running since 1995, during which time students from all walks of life have taken part.

The Scholarship is a fixed sum and can be used to cover: an intensive Korean language course in the UK before departure, an open return flight to South Korea in 2011 at the start of a post-graduate course of the winner's choice, university course fees, contribution to accommodation costs and one further return flight to the UK during the study period.

Post-graduate courses are conducted in the English Language. Previous winners have taken first degrees as diverse as Chinese, Japanese, Politics, Economics and Law in British universities, before choosing post-graduate courses to study in Korea.

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

• Applicants must have UK nationality
• Applicants should usually be aged between 21 and 30 on 1 March in the year they take up their award.
• Applicants must be holders of recognised UK degrees or in the process of
graduating.
• The Scholarship is open to members of the public, with a preference for applications from those with a family connection with the Armed Forces and in particular descendants of those members of HM Forces who hold, or are entitled to hold, the UK and/or the United Nations Korean Campaign Medals.

The scholarship is open to anyone with a family connection to the Armed Forces - a parent, or a grandparent, for example (for more details, read the Terms and Conditions).

Download an application form or contact Lynne Callegari (details below). Applications should be submitted by 30 June 2011.

Scholarship Funding

The Scholarship amount is fixed, up to £15k per year. The aim is to support flight costs, tuition fees, food, accommodation, travel and medical insurance, as well as the cost of an intensive language programme in the UK prior to travel. Any additional expenditure is the responsibility of the student.

Administration of Tuition Fees, Stipend

The Scholarship Fund and The Royal British Legion have a working agreement with the British Council in Seoul to assist with the administration of the payment of tuition fees and monthly stipends on behalf of the Fund. Tuition fees are transferred on a regular basis via the TRBL Trusts Account Manager to the British Council, who then pays the tuition fees direct to the university and allocates stipends to the scholar. The British Council’s role is purely administrative and is not required to assist with personal matters on behalf of the scholars.

The British Council will provide a breakdown of expenditure annually, or upon request

where needed.

The contact at the British Council is:

Ms Inyoung Bahng.

4F Hungkuk Life Insurance Building

226 Shinmunno 1-ga Jongno-gu Seoul 110-786, KOREA

Inyoung.Bahng@britishcouncil.or.kr

http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/about-us/media-centre/news/poppy-support/post-graduate-scholarship-to-korea-in-2012-is-open-for-applications

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UK:International Academic Excellence Scholarships at University of Exeter

The College has a limited number of £5,000 International Academic Excellence Scholarships, awarded competitively according to academic merit.Scholarships will be awarded as a reduction in the international student fee and will be applied following successful registration on an eligible Masters programme.

This scholarship may not be held in conjunction with any other College scholarship with the exception of the English Language Scholarship. In the event of a candidate being eligible for more than one award the one of higher value will be honoured.Applications will only be considered from applicants who have received an offer of a place on one of the eligible programmes.

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 May 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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USA:Young Women in Public Affairs Award 2011 by Zonta International

Established in 1990 by Past International President Leneen Forde, the Young Women in Public Affairs Award honors young women in secondary level or pre-university schools, ages 16 to 19, who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta clubs provide awards for club recipients, and district and international awards are funded by the Zonta International Foundation. District recipients receive US$1,000, and five international recipients are selected from the district recipients to receive awards of US$3,000 each.

Women of any nationality, who are pre-university or pre-college students (ages 16-19) living or studying in a Zonta district/region at the time of application and demonstrate evidence of:

* Active commitment to volunteerism
* Experience in local or student government
* Volunteer leadership achievements
* Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs
* Advocating in Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of women worldwide
The application must start with a Zonta club. All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the printed deadline. Zonta clubs select one application to send to the Zonta governor.

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 July 2011.

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Global Rice Science Scholarships 2011

The 2011 GRiSS offers young agricultural scientists the opportunity to be experts in a scientific discipline and to have a broader understanding of the global issues that affect rice science for development.

Study Subject: Agronomy, Crop physiology, Entomology, Plant pathology, Soil and water science, Plant breeding, Social sciences
Employer: GRiSS
Level: PhD

The Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP) is a single strategic goal and work plan for global rice research.GRiSP streamlines current research for development activities of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). GRISP aligns these initiatives with numerous partners and adds new research activities to which science can make significant contributions.

This partnership also builds the capacity of the next generation of rice scientists. Partners are advanced research institutions and universities; national research, education, and extension systems; international and regional fora and development organizations; CGIAR centers; emerging national research systems; the private sector; and civil society organizations.

Research areas: rice science and related systems research

* Agronomy
* Crop physiology
* Entomology
* Plant pathology
* Soil and water science
* Plant breeding
* Social sciences

Types of scholarship

1. 3–4 years for a full Ph.D. program
2. Up to 3 years for a Ph.D. sandwich degree program

Scholarship benefits

* Round-trip airfare and related travel expenses
* Monthly stipend with local medical and accident insurance
* Research support
* Leadership and professional development funds
* University fees (with an upper limit)

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011

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Vattanac Bank Scholarships for Students From Cambodia

At Vattanac Bank, we recognize the importance of education in the social and economic development of the country. Through our Scholarship Program, we continue providing deserving students with financial assistance in pursuing their education.

We invite Cambodian university students in Phnom Penh to apply for the Vattanac Bank Scholarship Program.

Applicant(s) must have an excellent academic results, good character with pleasant personality and in genuine need of financial assistance.

Interested applicants are required to submit an application form with 2 passport (4x6) size photos, certified copies of school records and exam transcripts, photocopy of National ID Card or Passport, a letter of recommendation from the teacher/lecturer and a signed declaration of parent’s occupation and annual gross income.


Application form: http://www.vattanacbank.com/download/APPLICATION%20FORM%20SCHOLARSHIP.doc

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UK:King Saud Foundation Prize for MPhil/PhD Studies at SOAS

The King Saud Foundation Prize is available for students who are proposing to register full-time for a research degree at SOAS in the academic session 2011/12 in any area relating to sustainable development with reference to Saudi Arabia. There are two scholarships valued at £4,500 per year for a maximum of 3 years. The award will be used towards the cost of tuition fees. It will be paid to the student as a one-off payment at the beginning of each academic year. Renewal of the scholarship for the second and third year will be subject to satisfactory progress.Any full-time MPhil/PhD in the broad field of sustainable development with reference to Saudi Arabia.Only new research students may apply: those already enrolled on a research degree programme at SOAS are not eligible to apply.

Applicants must have applied for a place to study at the School by the scholarship closing date in order to be considered for the King Saud Foundation Prize.Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record (preferably possess or expect to be awarded a Distinction in their Masters Degree) from a UK university. Applicants with a non-UK degree to be adjudged in the top rank by their referees and transcript. Applicants with a Merit may also apply, but may not be given preference.This scholarship is open to applicants paying fees at the UK/EU rate only.

Scholarship Application Deadline:29 April 2011

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