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The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2014/15

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Deadline: 1 December 2014 Open to: candidates holding a Master’s degree Fellowship: an annual stipend of US$30,000, research allowance US$1,300 Description Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s institutions. Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions: City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Lingnan University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology The University of Hong Kong Detailed information about the institutions and their programs find HERE. Eligibility Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities. Specific requirements vary by the program and institution. Fellowship The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of up to three years. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2015/16 academic year. Application Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online HERE to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2014 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired institutions. After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programmes to the proposed institutions quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the institutions’ deadlines, that are between 1 – 6 December 2014. Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2015/16. For further information visit the official website HERE.

Scholarships: Boletín de Prensa IME-Becas // Press Release IME-Becas Fellowship Program

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Please find attached the Press Release on the IME-Becas Fellowship Program. The Institute of Mexicans  Abroad (IME) through the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul will present on November 20th $103,200 in scholarship grants for Mexican or Mexican-American students in Minnesota. The eleven beneficiary institutions that will receive the award have pledged complementary funds that will increase the impact of the Program to more than $250,000 in scholarship grants that will be made available to 180 students for the 2014-2015 school cycle.

 

Please contact me should you have any query.

 

Monica

 

 

Mónica Cruz

Asuntos Comunitarios

Community Affairs

 

Consulado de México en Saint Paul

797 E 7th Street

Saint Paul, MN  55106

T 651.771.5494 x17

F 651.772.4419

mcruz@consulmexstpaul.comBoletín_de_Prensa_-_Press_Release

Scholarship Competition | Challenge Your Perspectives 2015

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Deadline: 30 November 2014
Open to: students currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university
Award: Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD +A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Description

A master’s program at Chalmers University of Technology offers you the unique opportunity to turn theory into practice, challenge your perspectives, and acquire the innovation skills that make a competitive difference. It also provides you with close industry connections that give you a head-start when entering the workforce!

The competition CHALLENGE YOUR PERSPECTIVES is your chance to show that you have the engineering and business skills to join the department of TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS at CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.

Eligibility

The competition is open to those who meet either of the following criteria:

  • U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident currently enrolled at a university, or recent bachelor’s graduate
  • International student currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university

Swedish citizens are not eligible to participate in the competition, nor are non-Swedish students currently enrolled at Chalmers University eligible for participation.

In order to be eligible to claim the prize (a full tuition fee waiver), the winner needs to fulfill the enrollment requirements of Chalmers University of Technology and the specific requirements for each master’s program. The winner must be accepted into one of the four master’s programs at Chalmers’ Technology Management and Economics department, and the scholarship granted to the winning student is contingent upon his/her acceptance into their chosen program. The formal admission acceptance will be provided by University Admissions in March 2015.
NOTE: Winning the competition does not mean that admission to a master’s program is automatically guaranteed.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or architecture, or be in their last year of studies leading to this degree.
Note: Students interested in the program in Entrepreneurship and Business Design may also apply with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or Design.

Awards

  • Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD
  • A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Application 

  1. Read the competition instructions
  2. Complete the challenge no later than November 30, 2014
  3. If chosen as a finalist, apply to one of the four master’s programs
Sign up today and compete for a full tuition fee waiver for an English-language master’s program starting fall 2015!

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: challengeyourperspectives@studentcompetitions.com.

The official web-page.

 

Scholarship Competition | Challenge Your Perspectives 2015

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Deadline: 30 November 2014
Open to: students currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university
Award: Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD +A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Description

A master’s program at Chalmers University of Technology offers you the unique opportunity to turn theory into practice, challenge your perspectives, and acquire the innovation skills that make a competitive difference. It also provides you with close industry connections that give you a head-start when entering the workforce!

The competition CHALLENGE YOUR PERSPECTIVES is your chance to show that you have the engineering and business skills to join the department of TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS at CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.

Eligibility

The competition is open to those who meet either of the following criteria:

  • U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident currently enrolled at a university, or recent bachelor’s graduate
  • International student currently enrolled in bachelor’s program at a U.S. university or holding a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university

Swedish citizens are not eligible to participate in the competition, nor are non-Swedish students currently enrolled at Chalmers University eligible for participation.

In order to be eligible to claim the prize (a full tuition fee waiver), the winner needs to fulfill the enrollment requirements of Chalmers University of Technology and the specific requirements for each master’s program. The winner must be accepted into one of the four master’s programs at Chalmers’ Technology Management and Economics department, and the scholarship granted to the winning student is contingent upon his/her acceptance into their chosen program. The formal admission acceptance will be provided by University Admissions in March 2015.
NOTE: Winning the competition does not mean that admission to a master’s program is automatically guaranteed.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or architecture, or be in their last year of studies leading to this degree.
Note: Students interested in the program in Entrepreneurship and Business Design may also apply with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or Design.

Awards

  • Full tuition fee waiver worth approx. 40,000 USD
  • A summer job offered by Volvo Group in 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Application 

  1. Read the competition instructions
  2. Complete the challenge no later than November 30, 2014
  3. If chosen as a finalist, apply to one of the four master’s programs
Sign up today and compete for a full tuition fee waiver for an English-language master’s program starting fall 2015!

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: challengeyourperspectives@studentcompetitions.com.

The official web-page.

 

Asian Women in Business Scholarship

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PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY

The AWIB Scholarship is awarded to exceptional Asian women who demonstrate a commitment to scholarship, leadership, community service, and/or entrepreneurship. Founded in 1995, Asian Women In Business (AWIB) is the only non-profit, tax-exempt organization in the country with the primary mission of assisting Asian women entrepreneurs. Over the years, AWIB has expanded its mission to address the identified needs and issues affecting the business and professional development of Asian Americans. AWIB also serves on various task forces and boards to promote the inclusion of minority and women owned businesses and professionals.

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

  • _Each winner will receive $2,500
  • _Applicant can be considered for an additional $2,500 (a total of $5,000) if qualified as lower middle income
  • _Awards are expected to be applied towards tuition and other education-related expenses

 

ELIGIBILITY

  • _Female and of Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry (includes those who can trace their ancestry from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam)
  • _Enrolled full-time in an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. at the time of application and award
  • _Maintain a minimum 3.0 (out of 4.0) undergraduate GPA at the time of application
  • _Have one or more of the following:
  • _A leadership role in a community endeavor
  • _A record of entrepreneurial achievement
  • _U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • _For the additional $2,500, financial need must be demonstrated by submitting a copy of the most current FAFSA form AND the Financial Aid Award Notice from your institution for the 2014-2015 academic year.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

  • _Read the FAQ page before filling out the application
  • _TYPE and fill out the text-enabled pdf application; handwritten applications will NOT be accepted
  • _Do not use acronyms or uncommon abbreviations
  • _If you include college organizations in your Leadership Positions and Volunteer Work, please attach the college’s official description of the organization
  • _A college transcript is required for the application; semifinalists will be asked to provide their

 

official college transcript

  • _Each applicant must submit two essays. Essay prompts can be found on the last page of this application
  • _Each applicant is required to submit a minimum of 1 and no more than 6 letters of recommendation
  • _Recommendation letters and references listed on the application must NOT be your relatives, peers, or other students; good references are employers, supervisors, professors, deans, etc.
  • _Be sure to include correct and current contact information for references
  • _Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered
  • _The application and accompanying materials must be postmarked by October 1, 2014

 

Mail all materials to Asian Women In Business, 42 Broadway, Suite 1748. New York, NY 10004

  • _AWIB, at its discretion, may conduct interviews with semifinalists
  • _Winners will be notified in November 2014

 

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School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills 2015, Warsaw, Poland

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Deadline:  4 January 2015
Open to: Highly motivated students wishing to complement their university education; Recent graduates wishing to develop often overlooked soft-skills necessary for work in the international community; Young professionals looking to distinguish themselves from their peers
Venue:  2-6 February, 2015, Warsaw, Poland

Description

The School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills is a course designed for university students, recent graduates and young professionals who recognize the value and necessity of soft skills expected by employers and recruiters from diplomatic and international business sectors. Over 30 intensive hours, participants will engage in simulations, workshops and lectures. Method:

 

  • 30 hours of rigorous, hands-on workshops, simulations and lectures
  • Modern techniques of instruction
  • Unique combination of practice and theory
  • Diverse and multicultural participants, which establishes a forum for exchanging experiences and networking. The European Academy of Diplomacy annually hosts 100s participants from more than 40 countries in our various international programs.

Eligibility

Highly motivated students wishing to complement their university education; Recent graduates wishing to develop often overlooked soft-skills necessary for work in the international community; Young professionals looking to distinguish themselves from their peers

Costs & Scholarships

335 EUR (without accommodation) or 535 EUR (with accommodation). The registration fee includes 5 days of the courses, materials, coffee breaks, lunches and diploma. All participants are expected to arrange their own travel. Limited number of best applicants will receive a scholarship.

Application

Application form needs to be submitted along with the current CV. All applicants will be required to submit a current CV in Europass format.

In order to apply, register HERE.

The official web-page.

 

Japanese Government Scholarships for 2015 (Undergraduate Students)

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Deadline: 30 November 2014
Open to: nationals of a country who has established a diplomatic relations with Japan
Scholarship: monthly fee of 117.000 yen (1.125 US dollars)

Description

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government Scholarship Program for 2015 as follows. Interested students may choose one of the respective areas of study:

  • Social sciences and Humanities – In this area you can choose between: Social sciences and Humanities A (Laws, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese language, and others) and Social sciences and Humanities B (Economics, and Business Administration);
  • Natural sciences – There are three paths: Natural sciences A: Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Electric and Electronic Studies (Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering), Mechanical Studies (Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture), Civil Engineering and Architecture (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering), Chemical Studies (Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering), and other fields (Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Biotechnology)}, Natural sciences B: (Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries), Hygienic studies (Pharmacy, Hygienics, Nursing), and Science (Biology) and Natural Sciences-C: Medicine, and Dentistry.

Please note that the studying language will be Japanese. For that each grantee will be enrolled at a preparatory school designated by MEXT for a one-year intensive course in the Japanese language and other subjects necessary for preparation for proceeding to university.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Japanese Government Scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government;
  • You need to be born between 2 April 1993 – 1 April 1998;
  • Applicants must either have completed a 12-year regular course of school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan;
  • Applicants must be willing to learn the Japanese language and deepen their understanding on Japan;
  • Applicants must be physically and mentally healthy enough to pursue study at a university in Japan;
  • Selected applicants must acquire “College Student” visas before entering Japan. The visas should be issued at the Japanese diplomatic mission, located in the country of applicants, nationality;
  • Applicants must be able to arrive in Japan between the 1st and 7th of April 2015.

Scholarship

The Japanese Government will provide:

  • Monthly fee of 117.000 Japanese yens (subject to change each year);
  • Travel fee to and from Japan;
  • Accommodation at the Universities campus.

Application

Applicants must submit the following documents to the Japanese diplomatic mission by 30 November 2014. The submitted documents will not be returned. You need the following documents:

  • Application Form (by the prescribed forms);
  • Placement Preference Form (prescribed form for applicants for direct placement only);
  • Photographs (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, Upper body, Full-faced, Uncapped) taken within the past 6 months (name and nationality should be written on the reverse photo to be pasted onto the application documents. Digital photographs also acceptable);
  • Academic transcript for the past 3 years;
  • Recommendation from the principal or the adviser of the last school attended;
  • Graduation certificate of the last school attended (or certificate of expected graduation for an applicant due to graduate) -Certificate of passage of university entrance qualification examination (if applicable);
  • Certificate of enrollment (for an applicant currently enrolled in a university);
  • Medical certificate (on the prescribed form).

PLEASE NOTE that this is a governmental scholarship and additional information you can find only at the Japanese diplomatic mission in your country.

The official call

 

Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program opens

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The APIASF General Scholarship and the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program applications are now available! Please share with high school seniors and undergraduate college students you may know.

 

Here are some steps you can take to support your student(s) in the APIASF Application process:

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at outreach@apiasf.org or 877.808.7032.

 

Best,
Joy YooSenior Manager, Outreach and Community Relations

 

PEACEapp Competition 2014

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Deadline: 15 October 2014
Open to: developers, technologists and peacebuilders around the world older than 13 years old
Awards: USD$5,000, mentorship, participation in Build Peace conference in Cyprus

Description

The United Nations Alliance of Civilisations, the United Nations Development Programme and Build Up have launched PEACEapp, a global competition to promote digital games and gamified apps as venues for cultural dialogue and conflict management.

The competition is open to three kinds of entries at all stages of development – from prototypes to fully developed:

  1. digital games & gamified apps developed purposefully for this competition;
  2. already existing digital games;
  3. creative re-purposing of existing digital games to meet the aim of PEACEapp.

Eligibility

The competition is open for all developers, technologists and peace-builders around the world who are older than 13 years old.

Awards

PEACEapp’s international jury will select five winning entries: three that are fully functioning and two that are in development. The three fully functioning games or apps will receive an award of USD$5,000 each. The two in development will receive mentorship from expert partners. In addition, one member of each award-winning team (completed or in development) will be invited to the Build Peace conference in April 2015 in Cyprus to share their product with conference participants.

Application

To submit a digital game or gamified app, entrants must complete the entry form  in English and submit a video walkthrough or presentation of a working game / app, game / app alpha, beta prototype or implementation plan for using an existing game / app by 15 October 2014. Winners will be announced by November 30, 2014.

For further information, please visit the official website.