One of the most popular, most important, and most influential countries in the world is the United States of America. Home to a vastly varying landscape, from snowy peaks to tropical beaches to rustic farmland to gaping caverns, the USA offers something for any taste. It also has a booming economy and uniquely mixed culture. With other countries importing products, entertainment, and ideas created in the USA, it is fair to say that just about every country in the world has been touched by America, but there is nothing like seeing what this land has to offer firsthand.
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Study in United States of America
One of the most popular, most important, and most influential countries in the world is the United States of America. Home to a vastly varying landscape, from snowy peaks to tropical beaches to rustic farmland to gaping caverns, the USA offers something for any taste. It also has a booming economy and uniquely mixed culture. With other countries importing products, entertainment, and ideas created in the USA, it is fair to say that just about every country in the world has been touched by America, but there is nothing like seeing what this land has to offer firsthand.
Let colleges know that you want to study abroad in the U.S.A. - sign up today!
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Atlantic International University
Atlantic International University offers distance learning degree programs for adult learners at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral level. As a nontraditional university, with self paced programs taken online, by correspondence or home study AIU lifts the obstacles that keep professional adults from completing their educational goals. Fast track affordable degree programs allow adult students to finish college, earn a degree, and advance their careers. The University’s online distance leaning degree programs are available throughout a wide range of majors and areas of study. All of this with a philosophically holistic approach towards education by fitting within the balance of your life and acknowledging the key role each individual can play in their community, country, and the world.
Students Testimonial:
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Rodolfo de Jesús Haro García, Doctor of Philosophy, Economics - February 9, 2007 » I have known how to critically analyze problems, understand how to develop theories and test them in order to find ... [view]
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Antonio Rodao, Master of Business Administration - February 8, 2007 » Atlantic International University distance/online teaching paradigm is highly innovative indeed ... [view]
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Mohammed Al Aloush, Bachelor of Science - February 8, 2007 » The AIU methodology is excellent, it gives freedom in everything for a working professional like me ... [view]
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Divleen Bhatia, Doctor of Science - February 8, 2007 » I always strived hard and made sure that my performance makes everyone at the university proud of enrolling me as a student. ... [view]
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Hasmig Kochanian, Master of Business Administration - February 8, 2007 » AIU gives the best opportunity for the professional to continue their education from distance, without stress and with a lot ... [view]
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Ali Abdullah Ahmed Al-Darorah, Bachelor of Business Administration - January 16, 2007 » AIU has really motivated me to explore my management skills and excelled my caliber at work ... [view]
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Graham L Peveller, Doctor of Philosophy - January 16, 2007 » What a unique experience after years of restricted time and working constraints I decided to gain a doctorate degree in a ... [view]
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Max Wellington, Doctor of Philosophy - January 11, 2007 » I must say thanks to the AIU team for developing and expediting this somewhat innovative, yet strategically relevant and ... [view]
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Grant Obinwa Nwaogu, PhD - October 10, 2006 » I have acquired the skills as a producer and disseminator of knowledge. Following this program I know how to critically ... [view]
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Natalie Reid - PhD in Psychology - October 1, 2006 » "I chose AIU in the first place because I could study exactly what I wanted for my degree. The well-respected local ... [view]
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Mark Wellington - Doctor of Philosophy - June 8, 2006 » My tenure with The University was quite an "eye opener" for me as I was amazed to know how we could interact so ... [view]
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Jaime Slaga - Bachelor of Science - May 1, 2006 » I have graduated from AIU with a great sense of accomplishment and pride, knowing that all my hard work has paid off and ... [view]
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Antoinette Durand - Bachelor of Business Management - April 30, 2006 » AIU has given me the opportunity to advance my future and for that I am appreciative. ... [view]
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Randy Chavis - Bachelor of Science - April 28, 2006 » I am convinced that an individual with a degree from AIU can do just as well or better than an individual from some other ... [view]
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Nabaraj K.C. - Bachelor of International Business - March 31, 2006 » The education that develops in AIU result from teamwork and the sharing of skills between the Academic Advisor and the ... [view]
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Rosemarie Schmidt - Ph. D in History - March 11, 2006 » Pursuing my Ph. D through AIU was a valuable experience both from the perspective of intellectual growth and personal ... [view]
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Michael Akano - Bachelor of Science - January 31, 2006 » The experience I had at AIU tremendously helped in unleashing the treasures I have inside of me. ... [view]
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Analyn Creque - Bachelor of Business Administration - January 5, 2006 » My experience pursuing my degree with AIU has been of the most rewarding experiences in my academic career. ... [view]
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Tatit Armanugraha - Master of Science - December 20, 2005 » My experience at AIU has proven to me that a quality education can be delivered successfully via the Internet. ... [view]
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Siamak Khodarahimi - Doctor of Science - November 22, 2005 » The AIU approach is humanistic, professionally oriented, and facilitates creativity in your specialty. ... [view]
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Winsome Saldanha - Doctor of Science - October 10, 2005 » My experience at AIU has been extremely positive. ... [view]
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Tom Engle - PhD in Public Administration - September 16, 2005 » I have always dreamed of completing a doctorate program. ... [view]
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Patrick Maina - Bachelor - August 3, 2005 » Today, when I look at the prospects for my degree, I see myself prepared for opportunities in Non-Governmental ... [view]
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Steven K. Haught - VP Worldwide Sales, Managing Editor Software Inc. - July 26, 2005 » I selected AIU for a very important reason; their philosophy of how adults learn. ... [view]
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David R. Koos - Venture Bridge, Managing Director - June 21, 2005 » My experience at AIU has been extremely positive. I manage a venture capital firm that incubates biotechnology companies. ... [view]
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Ryan Waters - STER-Kinekor Pictures, Production Manager - May 12, 2005 » AIU has given me the key to unlocking a future where the dreams that I have always treasured can now be transformed into the ... [view]
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N. Sami Ayoub - Maricopa County Department of Transportation - April 9, 2005 » I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for your help in making my educational experience at AIU ... [view]
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C. Scott Willard - General Dynamics, Construction Manager - March 15, 2005 » My experience at AIU has been a good one. Last week I was hired by ... [view]
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John Roland Jr. - Palm Beach Resource Recovery, Bachelor of Science. - January 13, 2005 » Due to the nature of my work and the hours involved, it has been difficult to attend a conventional university with set ... [view]
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Students Testimonial:
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Rodolfo de Jesús Haro García, Doctor of Philosophy, Economics - February 9, 2007 » I have known how to critically analyze problems, understand how to develop theories and test them in order to find ... [view]
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Antonio Rodao, Master of Business Administration - February 8, 2007 » Atlantic International University distance/online teaching paradigm is highly innovative indeed ... [view]
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Mohammed Al Aloush, Bachelor of Science - February 8, 2007 » The AIU methodology is excellent, it gives freedom in everything for a working professional like me ... [view]
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Divleen Bhatia, Doctor of Science - February 8, 2007 » I always strived hard and made sure that my performance makes everyone at the university proud of enrolling me as a student. ... [view]
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Hasmig Kochanian, Master of Business Administration - February 8, 2007 » AIU gives the best opportunity for the professional to continue their education from distance, without stress and with a lot ... [view]
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Ali Abdullah Ahmed Al-Darorah, Bachelor of Business Administration - January 16, 2007 » AIU has really motivated me to explore my management skills and excelled my caliber at work ... [view]
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Graham L Peveller, Doctor of Philosophy - January 16, 2007 » What a unique experience after years of restricted time and working constraints I decided to gain a doctorate degree in a ... [view]
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Max Wellington, Doctor of Philosophy - January 11, 2007 » I must say thanks to the AIU team for developing and expediting this somewhat innovative, yet strategically relevant and ... [view]
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Grant Obinwa Nwaogu, PhD - October 10, 2006 » I have acquired the skills as a producer and disseminator of knowledge. Following this program I know how to critically ... [view]
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Natalie Reid - PhD in Psychology - October 1, 2006 » "I chose AIU in the first place because I could study exactly what I wanted for my degree. The well-respected local ... [view]
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Mark Wellington - Doctor of Philosophy - June 8, 2006 » My tenure with The University was quite an "eye opener" for me as I was amazed to know how we could interact so ... [view]
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Jaime Slaga - Bachelor of Science - May 1, 2006 » I have graduated from AIU with a great sense of accomplishment and pride, knowing that all my hard work has paid off and ... [view]
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Antoinette Durand - Bachelor of Business Management - April 30, 2006 » AIU has given me the opportunity to advance my future and for that I am appreciative. ... [view]
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Randy Chavis - Bachelor of Science - April 28, 2006 » I am convinced that an individual with a degree from AIU can do just as well or better than an individual from some other ... [view]
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Nabaraj K.C. - Bachelor of International Business - March 31, 2006 » The education that develops in AIU result from teamwork and the sharing of skills between the Academic Advisor and the ... [view]
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Rosemarie Schmidt - Ph. D in History - March 11, 2006 » Pursuing my Ph. D through AIU was a valuable experience both from the perspective of intellectual growth and personal ... [view]
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Michael Akano - Bachelor of Science - January 31, 2006 » The experience I had at AIU tremendously helped in unleashing the treasures I have inside of me. ... [view]
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Analyn Creque - Bachelor of Business Administration - January 5, 2006 » My experience pursuing my degree with AIU has been of the most rewarding experiences in my academic career. ... [view]
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Tatit Armanugraha - Master of Science - December 20, 2005 » My experience at AIU has proven to me that a quality education can be delivered successfully via the Internet. ... [view]
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Siamak Khodarahimi - Doctor of Science - November 22, 2005 » The AIU approach is humanistic, professionally oriented, and facilitates creativity in your specialty. ... [view]
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Winsome Saldanha - Doctor of Science - October 10, 2005 » My experience at AIU has been extremely positive. ... [view]
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Tom Engle - PhD in Public Administration - September 16, 2005 » I have always dreamed of completing a doctorate program. ... [view]
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Patrick Maina - Bachelor - August 3, 2005 » Today, when I look at the prospects for my degree, I see myself prepared for opportunities in Non-Governmental ... [view]
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Steven K. Haught - VP Worldwide Sales, Managing Editor Software Inc. - July 26, 2005 » I selected AIU for a very important reason; their philosophy of how adults learn. ... [view]
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David R. Koos - Venture Bridge, Managing Director - June 21, 2005 » My experience at AIU has been extremely positive. I manage a venture capital firm that incubates biotechnology companies. ... [view]
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Ryan Waters - STER-Kinekor Pictures, Production Manager - May 12, 2005 » AIU has given me the key to unlocking a future where the dreams that I have always treasured can now be transformed into the ... [view]
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N. Sami Ayoub - Maricopa County Department of Transportation - April 9, 2005 » I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for your help in making my educational experience at AIU ... [view]
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C. Scott Willard - General Dynamics, Construction Manager - March 15, 2005 » My experience at AIU has been a good one. Last week I was hired by ... [view]
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John Roland Jr. - Palm Beach Resource Recovery, Bachelor of Science. - January 13, 2005 » Due to the nature of my work and the hours involved, it has been difficult to attend a conventional university with set ... [view]
Visit AIU official website
Online Master of Arts in Journalism
Go to class in your jammies? Turn in class assignments at 2 a.m.? Want to learn from a top-notch faculty without leaving home? Dream of pursuing a master's degree in journalism, but can't give up the paycheck to do it?
If you are a mid-career professional with at least three years of professional experience in a journalism-related field, the online master's programs at the Missouri School of Journalism might be the best option for you.
The world's first and best-known journalism school makes a quality professional education accessible to working journalists and strategic communicators through its new online master's degree options in media management or strategic communication. Learn administrative skills and gain the credentials to excel in leadership - whether you work in print, broadcast, advertising or public relations.
A degree from the Missouri School of Journalism opens doors of opportunity worldwide. Join an influential group of alumni, including many industry executives, innovators and award winners. Enjoy the benefits of learning from faculty members noted for their accomplishments as practicing journalists as well as for their teaching and research abilities. Gain knowledge from some of the best experts in the business. Exchange ideas with fellow students and build team skills as you interact frequently throughout each course and participate in small-group projects.
Advantages of Learning Online
The Missouri School of Journalism was the first school of its kind to integrate computer technology into every aspect of teaching. With this innovative approach to providing graduate-level journalism education online, the school again is setting a precedent. Media professionals will find the program convenient as they work through course materials whenever they want to, 24 hours a day. Online study allows participants to interact frequently with faculty and other students - without compromising the quality of the learning experience. In fact, those interactions often exceed participation levels in a traditional classroom. Our technology support specialists are available to assist you as you begin online study and throughout your participation in the program.
Course Fees
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Fees for this program are approximately $488 per graduate credit hour.
Taking Courses as a Non-Degree-Seeking Student
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If you are unsure if the online master's program is the right fit for you, the School of Journalism will allow some students to "test drive" the program by applying as non-degree-seeking students. For more information, please contact us.
For More Information
If you have questions about computer and technology requirements for the online program, please contact:
MU Direct
http://mudirect.missouri.edu/
MU Graduate School
http://www.missouri.edu/~gradschl/
If you are a mid-career professional with at least three years of professional experience in a journalism-related field, the online master's programs at the Missouri School of Journalism might be the best option for you.
The world's first and best-known journalism school makes a quality professional education accessible to working journalists and strategic communicators through its new online master's degree options in media management or strategic communication. Learn administrative skills and gain the credentials to excel in leadership - whether you work in print, broadcast, advertising or public relations.
A degree from the Missouri School of Journalism opens doors of opportunity worldwide. Join an influential group of alumni, including many industry executives, innovators and award winners. Enjoy the benefits of learning from faculty members noted for their accomplishments as practicing journalists as well as for their teaching and research abilities. Gain knowledge from some of the best experts in the business. Exchange ideas with fellow students and build team skills as you interact frequently throughout each course and participate in small-group projects.
Advantages of Learning Online
The Missouri School of Journalism was the first school of its kind to integrate computer technology into every aspect of teaching. With this innovative approach to providing graduate-level journalism education online, the school again is setting a precedent. Media professionals will find the program convenient as they work through course materials whenever they want to, 24 hours a day. Online study allows participants to interact frequently with faculty and other students - without compromising the quality of the learning experience. In fact, those interactions often exceed participation levels in a traditional classroom. Our technology support specialists are available to assist you as you begin online study and throughout your participation in the program.
Course Fees
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Fees for this program are approximately $488 per graduate credit hour.
Taking Courses as a Non-Degree-Seeking Student
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If you are unsure if the online master's program is the right fit for you, the School of Journalism will allow some students to "test drive" the program by applying as non-degree-seeking students. For more information, please contact us.
For More Information
If you have questions about computer and technology requirements for the online program, please contact:
MU Direct
http://mudirect.missouri.edu/
MU Graduate School
http://www.missouri.edu/~gradschl/
Stdent Prospector Upcoming Events
StudentProspector will be at various college events this year. If you know of a college event, just email us at events@StudentProspector.com and we will post it online. If you are an academic advisor and would like to receive some of our promotional items or need supplies for an upcoming event, please fill out our order form.
Nashville Area Teacher Recruitment FairLocation: Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, TNDate: 2/13/2007Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM URL: http://nashvillefairs.org/NATRF3.html
22nd Annual Job Fair - North Alabama Connection: Professional Employment Day (NACPED)Location: South Hall I Von Braun Center Arena, Huntsville, ALDate: 2/21/2007Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM URL: http://www.athens.edu/counseling/NACPED/index.html
The University of Alabama in Huntsville Career FairLocation: UAH University Center, Huntsville, ALDate: 3/14/2007Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM URL: http://www.uah.edu/
Athens State University Education/Community Service Job FairLocation: Athens State University - Sandridge Student Center, Athens, ALDate: 4/24/2007Times: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM URL: http://www.athens.edu/
PACAC Northeastern Regional College FairLocation: Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, PADate: 4/30/2007Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM URL: http://www.wachoviaarena.com/
Main Line Regional College FairLocation: Villanova University, Villanova, PADate: 5/1/2007Times: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM URL: http://www.villanova.edu/
PACAC Penn State Area Regional College FairLocation: Mount Nittany Middle School, State College, PADate: 5/2/2007Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM URL: http://www.scasd.org/mountnittany/
StudentProspector's Refer-A-Friend Program Registered students in the StudentProspector database can enter to win the monthly prize awarded randomly to a student referring a friend to register with us. When registered students log into their student profiles to update or send email inquiries to schools, they may Refer-A-Friend by entering in a friend's email address in the field provided. If your friend registers, you could win!
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Nashville Area Teacher Recruitment FairLocation: Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, TNDate: 2/13/2007Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM URL: http://nashvillefairs.org/NATRF3.html
22nd Annual Job Fair - North Alabama Connection: Professional Employment Day (NACPED)Location: South Hall I Von Braun Center Arena, Huntsville, ALDate: 2/21/2007Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM URL: http://www.athens.edu/counseling/NACPED/index.html
The University of Alabama in Huntsville Career FairLocation: UAH University Center, Huntsville, ALDate: 3/14/2007Times: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM URL: http://www.uah.edu/
Athens State University Education/Community Service Job FairLocation: Athens State University - Sandridge Student Center, Athens, ALDate: 4/24/2007Times: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM URL: http://www.athens.edu/
PACAC Northeastern Regional College FairLocation: Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, PADate: 4/30/2007Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM URL: http://www.wachoviaarena.com/
Main Line Regional College FairLocation: Villanova University, Villanova, PADate: 5/1/2007Times: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM URL: http://www.villanova.edu/
PACAC Penn State Area Regional College FairLocation: Mount Nittany Middle School, State College, PADate: 5/2/2007Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM URL: http://www.scasd.org/mountnittany/
StudentProspector's Refer-A-Friend Program Registered students in the StudentProspector database can enter to win the monthly prize awarded randomly to a student referring a friend to register with us. When registered students log into their student profiles to update or send email inquiries to schools, they may Refer-A-Friend by entering in a friend's email address in the field provided. If your friend registers, you could win!
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DAAD German Exchange Scholarships
Federal Republic of Germany has offered DAAD German Exchange Scholarships for the academic year 2006-2007 in the following categories:
Long-term Research Grants (with a duration of more than six months) for doctoral candidates and Young Pakistan academics and Scientists under 32 years of age, with applicants who are university teaching staff being accorded preference.
"Sandwich"- type scholarships, a scholarships scheme for phD students under joint supervision, "Sandwich Model".
One year study Scholarships for Artists under 32 years of age.
Short-term Research Stays (up to six months) for University Academics and Scientists, for the purpose of executing research projects of limited duration including, particularly, data collection for a PhD dissertation in Pakistan.
Re-invitation Programmes (1 to max 3 months) for former DAAD Scholarship Holders.
Further information available at http://www.daad.de
For further information, please contact: Manager PlacementAir University E-9 IslamabadPhone #: 092 (51) 5262557 - 9Fax # : 092-051-5262559E -mail: placemment@mail.au.edu.pk
Long-term Research Grants (with a duration of more than six months) for doctoral candidates and Young Pakistan academics and Scientists under 32 years of age, with applicants who are university teaching staff being accorded preference.
"Sandwich"- type scholarships, a scholarships scheme for phD students under joint supervision, "Sandwich Model".
One year study Scholarships for Artists under 32 years of age.
Short-term Research Stays (up to six months) for University Academics and Scientists, for the purpose of executing research projects of limited duration including, particularly, data collection for a PhD dissertation in Pakistan.
Re-invitation Programmes (1 to max 3 months) for former DAAD Scholarship Holders.
Further information available at http://www.daad.de
For further information, please contact: Manager PlacementAir University E-9 IslamabadPhone #: 092 (51) 5262557 - 9Fax # : 092-051-5262559E -mail: placemment@mail.au.edu.pk
Featured Institution: CESMA Italy CESMA Ital
CESMA's CHARTER programs are short classes designed for "edutourists" who would like to deeply experience the art, history, and culture of Italy while traveling throughout the country. Our programs combine formal classroom instruction and fun lab work with exciting fieldtrips to destinations such as Florence, Milan, the Mediterranean, the Alps, and the Langhe wine country to deliver an experience to be remembered for a lifetime.
CHARTER is an acronym that stands for Cultural, Historical, and ARTistic Educational and Recreational programs. CESMA's rich experience in the conservation, management, and education of Italian cultural artifacts, history, and art provides a unique platform from which to offer lifelong learners around the world deep educational, as well as relaxing recreational experiences in Italy. The 2007 CHARTER Programs (Illuminated Manuscripts and Papermaking, Wall Painting: Fresco Style, Gold Leaf with Egg Tempera, Savor the Tastes and Styles of Northern Italy, Ancient Italian Art Production, and Ancient Italian Art Conservation) are focused on the culture and art of Northern Italy from the Roman Age to the modern day.
CESMA is an Italian institution committed to the preservation and conservation of Italian art, culture, and heritage and maintains activities in education, museum management, publishing, and edutourism. Learn more about CESMA's CHARTER Programs today!Featured School: St. Hugh's College
The St Hugh's College Summer School is a three-week academic programme offered to high school students, and teachers at all levels, each summer by a constituent college of the University of Oxford.
The general theme of the Summer School is a study of the humanities in Great Britain from the 18th century to the present. Participants attend lectures by Fellows of St Hugh's College and other members of the University of Oxford. Lectures are reinforced by academically-related activities in and around Oxford and by full-day excursions to London and other relevant sites.
The centerpiece of the Summer School is the Oxford tutorial. Students concentrate their studies in an approved academic discipline and have a member of St Hugh's College or another college in the University of Oxford as their tutor.
Accommodation is in single rooms with private shower and toilet facilities as well as telephone. All meals are provided.
While the Summer School is academically rigorous, there is ample free time to engage in a wide range of social and recreational activities. For further information, please visit the St Hugh's College Summer School web pages.
Visit St. Hugh's College website
Featured Academic Program: Argosy University - Business (MBA/DBA)
Are you thinking about adding to your credentials in the business world? The graduate programs at Argosy University's College of Business and Information Technology could be just what you're looking for. We can help you develop advanced skills and knowledge that you can apply directly to your career.
You can begin working on your Master's or Doctor of Business Administration degree at one of 18 locations across the nation. We take a problem-solving, action-oriented approach to academics to instill competence and confidence in our students. Taught by well credentialed practitioners, classes are based on well-established theoretical and applied business principles, designed to create leaders in today's increasingly competitive business world.
You'll find flexible class options that make it easier to fit school into your busy life. Choose from day and evening courses, on campus or online. Many students find a combination of both to be an ideal way of continuing their education while meeting family and professional demands.
Visit Argosy University online today for more information on the programs we offer. Or give us a call at 1-800-377-0617. We'll be happy to answer your questions and schedule a tour.
Get Degree Online at Philadelphia University Philadelphia University
At Philadelphia University, graduate education covers a wide area of expertise. From academic programs in business & taxation to science & health, from design & media to engineering & textiles, Philadelphia University offers a graduate program that will give you the power to do great things.
The Office of Graduate Admissions invites you to learn about our academic programs, admissions requirements, and financial aid and tuition information. International students are invited to learn more about their opportunities for graduate studies, and those moving to the Philadelphia-area for their graduate program are invited to learn about the many off-campus housing options available throughout the campus community.
Enjoy learning more about the graduate programs offered by Philadelphia University. Whether it's to schedule a visit or to apply online, we look forward to hearing from you.
Visit Philadelphia University official site
The Office of Graduate Admissions invites you to learn about our academic programs, admissions requirements, and financial aid and tuition information. International students are invited to learn more about their opportunities for graduate studies, and those moving to the Philadelphia-area for their graduate program are invited to learn about the many off-campus housing options available throughout the campus community.
Enjoy learning more about the graduate programs offered by Philadelphia University. Whether it's to schedule a visit or to apply online, we look forward to hearing from you.
Visit Philadelphia University official site
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
UK 9/11 Scholarships
The United Kingdom 9/11 Scholarships Fund provides awards for study in higher or further education in the United Kingdom to children or dependants of victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11 2001.
Scholarships are offered for:
* Undergraduate courses lasting no more than four years and leading to a degree at a recognised higher education institution in the UK
* Master’s courses at recognised higher education institutions in the UK
* Courses leading to a recognised qualification at a further education institution in the UK
* Accredited study periods of up to one year’s length at recognised British higher education institutions for students whose college or university has an exchange agreement with a partner institution in the UK.
Each scholarship will cover funding for tuition fees, accommodation, travel expenses to and from country of residence and living expenses in the United Kingdom.
Further Information & Application Procedure
Application forms and further information can be found on the British Council web site at: http://www.britishcouncil.org/911scholarships
Scholarships are offered for:
* Undergraduate courses lasting no more than four years and leading to a degree at a recognised higher education institution in the UK
* Master’s courses at recognised higher education institutions in the UK
* Courses leading to a recognised qualification at a further education institution in the UK
* Accredited study periods of up to one year’s length at recognised British higher education institutions for students whose college or university has an exchange agreement with a partner institution in the UK.
Each scholarship will cover funding for tuition fees, accommodation, travel expenses to and from country of residence and living expenses in the United Kingdom.
Further Information & Application Procedure
Application forms and further information can be found on the British Council web site at: http://www.britishcouncil.org/911scholarships
Microsoft Research European PhD Scholarship Programme
The Microsoft Research European PhD Scholarship Programme is aimed at recognising and supporting exceptional students who show the potential to make an outstanding contribution to science and will become the science leaders of tomorrow – vital to the future of Europe.
The programme will support European students in computing, electronic engineering and mathematics, and it especially encourages students who are passionate about a research challenge at the intersection of computing and the sciences, including biology, chemistry and physics.
The programme will support European students in computing, electronic engineering and mathematics, and it especially encourages students who are passionate about a research challenge at the intersection of computing and the sciences, including biology, chemistry and physics.
Eligibility
Any European national student who has been accepted by a university in Europe to start a PhD or who will have completed no more than one year of PhD by October 2006, is eligible to apply for a scholarship.
Each Scholar will be awarded a bursary of up to €30,000 per year for up to a maximum of three years. The award will be made automatically in following years provided that the scholar makes satisfactory progress on their course as determined by the university. In addition, every Scholar will receive a Tablet PC with a range of software applications.
At the end of the second year of their PhD, some of the students who are awarded a Scholarship may be offered, at Microsoft’s sole discretion, an internship at Microsoft Research Cambridge during the summer. Internships will involve working on a real project at Microsoft Research alongside and as part of a team of Microsoft researchers. Students will be paid during their internship on top of their Scholarship bursary.
Application Process
Applications are on a competitive basis and it is anticipated that there will be a high level of competition for Scholarships. Microsoft Research are unable to accept applications from students directly: applications will only be accepted through a student’s Institution with Microsoft Research usually consider one application per university department or per laboratory of a national research institution. Joint applications by two supervisors from different disciplines are encouraged but not required.
Following receipt of such applications, each will be carefully reviewed and the best applicants will be awarded a Scholarship.
Completed application forms must be submitted online by 19 April 2006. When a student has already been identified, two strong letters of recommendation (preferably not from the supervisor) should be sent to:
Dr Fabien Petitcolas
Microsoft Research
7 JJ Thomson Avenue
Cambridge
CB3 0FB
England
United Kingdom
or via email to:
msrphd@microsoft.com.
Selection Procedure
Decisions will be made solely at the discretion of Microsoft and all decisions are final. Typically, proposals will be reviewed by a committee of experts and non-experts. By submitting a proposal, the applicant agrees that Microsoft has the sole right to make award decisions. Proposals submitted to Microsoft will not be returned. Universities should not submit information that is confidential, restricted or sensitive in any way and Microsoft will assume no responsibility for protecting or disclosing any such information, once submitted.
The candidate and their institution will have to sign an agreement with Microsoft Research before the award can be made.
Awards will be made by 1 July 2006. Applications must be complete and timely to be considered and proposals received after this deadline will not be considered. All information contained on applications shall be considered by Microsoft to be non-confidential.
British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) Scholarship
The British Federation of Women Graduates has limited funds to make awards to women graduates undertaking postgraduate research. BFWG encourages applicants to become members of the Federation in a hope to help promote better links between female graduates throughout the world.
Eligibility
The main criterion for offering Scholarships and Awards is academic excellence, as is a proven ability to carry out independent research.
The National Awards are open to research students of any nationality in their final year of formal study in the United Kingdom towards a PhD degree. The competition runs from 1 December 2006 until 30 March 2007 with awards paid in September 2007 to the successful applicants.
Application Procedure
For further information and an application form please contact:
British Federation of Women Graduates
4 Mandeville Courtyard
142 Battersea Park Road
London
SW11 4NB
Tel: 020 7498 8037
Fax: 020 7498 5213
Email: bfwg@bfwg.demon.co.uk
Website: http://www.bfwg.org.uk/scholarships.cfm
Eligibility
The main criterion for offering Scholarships and Awards is academic excellence, as is a proven ability to carry out independent research.
The National Awards are open to research students of any nationality in their final year of formal study in the United Kingdom towards a PhD degree. The competition runs from 1 December 2006 until 30 March 2007 with awards paid in September 2007 to the successful applicants.
Application Procedure
For further information and an application form please contact:
British Federation of Women Graduates
4 Mandeville Courtyard
142 Battersea Park Road
London
SW11 4NB
Tel: 020 7498 8037
Fax: 020 7498 5213
Email: bfwg@bfwg.demon.co.uk
Website: http://www.bfwg.org.uk/scholarships.cfm
Ailie Donald Bursary Scholarship
The Bursary (value: £1,500) is awarded annually, on application, to a successful applicant for full-time or part-time postgraduate study in English Language.
Candidates must give evidence of reasonable attempts to obtain alternative funding through AHRC, ORS or equivalent bodies. Applicants proposing to study for the degree of MSc as well as graduates from the University of Edinburgh are preferred but not exclusive candidates for the Bursary. Selectors reserve the right to invoke the criterion of academic merit.
Application Procedure
Candidates must give evidence of reasonable attempts to obtain alternative funding through AHRC, ORS or equivalent bodies. Applicants proposing to study for the degree of MSc as well as graduates from the University of Edinburgh are preferred but not exclusive candidates for the Bursary. Selectors reserve the right to invoke the criterion of academic merit.
Application Procedure
All applicants must complete an application form, which can be downloaded in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) or request one to be sent to them from:
The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070
The closing date for applications is 27 July 2007. All applications must be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by that date to be considered for the bursary.
Selection Procedure
A Selection Committee chaired by the Head of English Language will meet in early August to select the bursary holder. The successful applicant will be announced in mid August 2007.
Wolfson Microelectronics Scholarship
The University of Edinburgh will offer five scholarships per academic year to students who plan to undertake PhD degrees in the School of Informatics or the School of Engineering and Electronics at the University of Edinburgh. The value of each award will be £15,000 per academic year and is tenable for a maximum of three years.
The scholarship may be terminated at any time when an unsatisfactory progress report is received from the School or if the scholarship holder ceases to be registered as a full-time student at the University of Edinburgh.
The scholarship may be terminated at any time when an unsatisfactory progress report is received from the School or if the scholarship holder ceases to be registered as a full-time student at the University of Edinburgh.
Eligibility
The scholarship is awarded to an MPhil/PhD student intending to study in the School of Informatics or the School of Engineering and Electronics at the University of Edinburgh. The sole criterion for the scholarships will be academic excellence; successful applicants are likely to hold or expect to achieve a UK first class Honours undergraduate degree or the overseas equivalent.
Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), or request one to be sent to them from:
The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070
A completed scholarship application form, together with a copy of your degree transcript and two academic references, should be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by the closing date of 2 April 2007 in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Applicants should also have applied for a place for postgraduate study at the University well in advance of the scholarship deadline.
Selection Procedure
The selection panel will meet in early May 2007 to select the scholarship holder. The winner of the scholarship will be announced in mid May 2007.
The Simpson and Pritchard Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to a postgraduate student who is accepted onto the full-time Master's in Finance and Investment programme at the University of Edinburgh. The scholarship has a value of £7,000 which will be paid in two instalments at the beginning of each academic semester.
Criteria
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit with candidates requiring the equivalent of a UK First Class Honours degree from a recognised university. Candidates will also require to demonstrate a commitment to work in the UK following graduation.
Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), or request one to be sent to them from:
The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: 0131 651 4070
A completed scholarship application form should be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by the closing date of 1 May 2007 in order to be considered for the scholarship. The Selection Committee will only consider scholarship applications from candidates who have been admitted to or are holding an offer of admission to the University of Edinburgh for the 2007-2008 academic session.
Selection Procedure
A Selection Committee will meet in late May 2007 to select the scholarship holder. The winner of the scholarship will be announced in early June 2007.
The John Riddell-Swan Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to a postgraduate research student who is accepted onto a full-time PhD programme at the University of Edinburgh within The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. The scholarship has a value of £16,000 which will be paid in two instalments at the beginning of each academic semester.Applicants from outside the European Union are welcome to apply, but are advised also to apply for an ORS award, which would fund the difference between EU and non-EU fee rates.
The funding for this award was made in memory of Mr John Riddell-Swan, by his wife Minnie. John was born in Stranraer, Galloway, and graduated from the University in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1948. He spent most of his working life in Hong Kong & the New Territories, where he became a senior official in the Hong Kong government, before retiring with Minnie to Australia.
The John Riddell-Swan Scholarship was established by Minnie on 15 February 2006 to mark what would have been John's 80th birthday. In addition to establishing a permanent scholarship, Minnie presented The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies with a beautiful, silver dish that was presented to John on his retirement, and an OBE Medal which was awarded for services to the people of Hong Kong (click here to view); both items are now on display in the Vet School.
It is Minnie's hope and desire that the John Riddell-Swan Scholarship will fund post-graduate research of the highest quality, and of global significance.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit within Veterinary Medicine to an applicant who intends to undertake PhD study in the field of Comparative Veterinary Medicine. Candidates will be required to have a UK upper second-class degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university . In the eventuality of two or more candidates being equally suitable for the award, preference will be given to a candidate who is both a resident of Britain (minimum of three years preceding application) and a holder of a British passport.
Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), or request one to be sent to them from:
The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: 0131 651 4070
A completed scholarship application form should be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by the closing date of 1 May 2007 in order to be considered for the scholarship. The Selection Committee will only consider scholarship applications from candidates who have been admitted to or are holding an offer of admission to the University of Edinburgh for the 2007-2008 academic session.
Selection Procedure
A Selection Committee will meet in late May 2007 to select the scholarship holder. The winner of the scholarship will be announced in late May 2007.
The George Scott Travelling Scholarship
The George Scott Travelling Scholarship is awarded by the College of Humanities and Social Science on behalf of the Senatus and is open to candidates undertaking postgraduate study at the University of Edinburgh.
Applicants must hold a University of Edinburgh Master of Arts Degree of not more than three years’ standing. In 2007/2008, priority will be given to applicants undertaking postgraduate study in History.
If no suitable application is received for an award in these disciplines, the scholarship may be awarded in other subject groupings in the following order of priority; Classical Languages/Classical Archaeology; Mental Philosophy, Semitic and Indian Languages; English and Modern Languages.
The purpose of the award is to assist candidates in travelling for study or research. The amount awarded will not exceed £5,700 in total and may be divided between two or more applicants. Successful applicants will be expected to submit a written report on the work undertaken and to present the findings in a manner agreed by the subject area concerned, eg seminar or lecture.
Application Procedure
Applications, setting out the purpose of the proposed travel, with dates, costings and a brief c.v., should be made by letter to:
College of Humanities and Social Science
David Hume Tower
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JX
All applications should be received by Wednesday 31 May 2007. The names and addresses (including e-mail addresses) of two academic referees should also be included.
Further Information
Informal enquiries can be made by emailing: hsspg@ed.ac.uk
Applicants must hold a University of Edinburgh Master of Arts Degree of not more than three years’ standing. In 2007/2008, priority will be given to applicants undertaking postgraduate study in History.
If no suitable application is received for an award in these disciplines, the scholarship may be awarded in other subject groupings in the following order of priority; Classical Languages/Classical Archaeology; Mental Philosophy, Semitic and Indian Languages; English and Modern Languages.
The purpose of the award is to assist candidates in travelling for study or research. The amount awarded will not exceed £5,700 in total and may be divided between two or more applicants. Successful applicants will be expected to submit a written report on the work undertaken and to present the findings in a manner agreed by the subject area concerned, eg seminar or lecture.
Application Procedure
Applications, setting out the purpose of the proposed travel, with dates, costings and a brief c.v., should be made by letter to:
College of Humanities and Social Science
David Hume Tower
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JX
All applications should be received by Wednesday 31 May 2007. The names and addresses (including e-mail addresses) of two academic referees should also be included.
Further Information
Informal enquiries can be made by emailing: hsspg@ed.ac.uk
The Denwyn Dobby Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time research student within the Koestler Parapsychology Unit in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. Each award will be for one year in the first instance and will then be renewable for two further years pending satisfactory progress.
The value of the scholarship will cover home tuition fees plus an appropriate living allowance which will be determined by the Head of Psychology.
The value of the scholarship will cover home tuition fees plus an appropriate living allowance which will be determined by the Head of Psychology.
Application Procedure
Candidates should send written notice of their intention to compete for the scholarship to the Head of Psychology on or before 13 April 2007.
Accompanying their application, candidates should submit a statement of no more than 1,500 words explaining their research project and how the award will assist them to carry out their research in Parapsychology.
Applications should be sent to:
Head of Psychology
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
University of Edinburgh
7 George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ
Shell Centenary Scholarships and Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships
The Shell Centenary and Centenary Chevening Scholarships offers postgraduate students from developing countries the opportunity to study in the UK and gain skills that will make a long-term contribution to the further development of their countries by becoming leaders, decision-makers or opinion-formers. The scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, maintenance costs and a return airfare for the scholarship holder.
Six of these scholarships (two Shell Centenary Scholarships and four Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships) are available each year at the University of Edinburgh for students pursuing one of the following taught Master's degrees:
Six of these scholarships (two Shell Centenary Scholarships and four Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships) are available each year at the University of Edinburgh for students pursuing one of the following taught Master's degrees:
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
- MSc Applied Animal Behaviour & Welfare
- MSc Equine Science
- MSc Public Health Research
College of Science and Engineering
- MSc Acoustics and Music Technology
- MSc Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Biodiversity & Taxonomy of Plants
- MSc Bioinformatics
- MSc Cognitive Science
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc e-Science
- MSc Ecological Economics
- MSc Environment & Development
- MSc Environmental Protection & Management
- MSc Environmental Sustainability
- MSc Forest Ecology & Management
- MSc Geographical Information Science (taught)
- MSc High Performance Computing
- MSc Informatics
- MSc Operational Research
- MSc Quantitative Genetics & Genome Analysis
- MSc Remote Sensing and Image Processing Technology
- MSc Resource Management
- MSc Signal Processing & Communications
- MSc Sustainable Energy Systems
Eligibility
The scholarships are open to students who are nationals of and residents of any country other than: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States.
A typical successful Chevening applicant would be:
- Committed to return to their country and contribute to the socio-economic development of their country through implementing the new skills and knowledge acquired in the UK
- Established in a career, with a track record of excellence and achievement, and the prospect of becoming a leader in his/her chosen field. The vast majority of Chevening scholars are aged 25 - 35 years old
- Be able to show at interview that they possess the personal qualities to benefit from their scholarship and use it to succeed in their chosen career
- Have a clear idea of how their scholarship will benefit their country on their return
- A graduate with outstanding academic ability who has obtained the equivalent of a UK first-class Honours degree
- Have good English Language skills with scholarship applicants requiring a minimum IELTS of 7.5
Preference will be given to candidates who have not already had the opportunity to study in the UK.
Due to the tremendous competition for these awards, you are encouraged to only apply for a Shell Scholarship if you satisfy the above criteria.
Application Procedure
Candidates should:
- Request an information pack containing a University Postgraduate application form for admission to one of the eligible programmes of study from the School or College in which they intend to study
- Complete the University of Edinburgh application form and return it to the relevant College Postgraduate Office, making a clear statement that you wish to be considered for a Shell Scholarship. If it appears from your application form that you are eligible for a Shell award you will then be sent a Shell application form. Shell application forms can only be obtained through participating Schools or the Colleges of Science & Engineering and Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, Postgraduate Offices
- Complete the Shell Scholarship application form and return the original form plus 4 copies to the address set out below no later than 1 March 2007. Applicants should have submitted all supporting documentation including your Degree transcript, English language test results, and references well in advance of the scholarship deadline in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Please note that documents submitted with the application cannot be returned. You should therefore ensure that you keep copies for your own use.
Forms should be returned to:
Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070
Travel Grant Scheme for young Scientists, Engineers and Technologists at the University of Edinburgh
The Scottish International Education Trust was set up in 1971 on the initiative of Sean Connery. The Trustees are Scots who have distinguished themselves in careers covering a wide range of activities including the arts, industry, education and sport.
The aim of the Travel Grant Scheme is to assist young scientists, engineers and technologists in Scottish Universities to attend or present papers at conferences, workshops and seminars being held at universities or similar institutions of higher education abroad.
Applications for travel grants are invited from Undergraduate or Postgraduate Students in Scottish Universities. Any student may apply for one of these grants but preference will be given to young postgraduate students who wish to visit leading overseas laboratories, or to present papers at conferences. These funds can be used to supplement funds obtained from other sources.
All Scottish universities have been invited to participate in the scheme and each university will select two candidates, one to bid for a grant in the range of £500 to £1,000, and one in the range of £1,000 to £2,000. The lower band would be for presentation of papers, possibly accompanied by visits to laboratories, the higher band would normally be for visits made in order to gain working experience. Awards in the higher band solely for the presentation of papers are not be ruled out, but would be the exception. Successful applicants will be expected to submit a short report within two months of their return.
Preference will be given to postgraduate students under 30 years of age who wish to visit overseas laboratories or to present papers at conferences. Members of university staff are not eligible to apply.
Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), or request one to be sent to them from::
Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 650 8182
Email: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
The closing date for submission of completed applications to the Scholarships and Student Finance Office is 30 March 2007.
The aim of the Travel Grant Scheme is to assist young scientists, engineers and technologists in Scottish Universities to attend or present papers at conferences, workshops and seminars being held at universities or similar institutions of higher education abroad.
Applications for travel grants are invited from Undergraduate or Postgraduate Students in Scottish Universities. Any student may apply for one of these grants but preference will be given to young postgraduate students who wish to visit leading overseas laboratories, or to present papers at conferences. These funds can be used to supplement funds obtained from other sources.
All Scottish universities have been invited to participate in the scheme and each university will select two candidates, one to bid for a grant in the range of £500 to £1,000, and one in the range of £1,000 to £2,000. The lower band would be for presentation of papers, possibly accompanied by visits to laboratories, the higher band would normally be for visits made in order to gain working experience. Awards in the higher band solely for the presentation of papers are not be ruled out, but would be the exception. Successful applicants will be expected to submit a short report within two months of their return.
Preference will be given to postgraduate students under 30 years of age who wish to visit overseas laboratories or to present papers at conferences. Members of university staff are not eligible to apply.
Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), or request one to be sent to them from::
Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 650 8182
Email: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
The closing date for submission of completed applications to the Scholarships and Student Finance Office is 30 March 2007.
The University of Edinburgh International Master's Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh will offer sixteen Master's scholarships for postgraduate study in any subject offered by the University. Each scholarship will have a value of £3,000 which will be deducted from the tuition fee. The scholarships will be tenable for one academic year.
Eligibility
The scholarships will be awarded to students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master's programme of study at the University of Edinburgh from the following countries:
| Africa (List of African Countries) | Mexico |
| Canada | Middle East (List of Middle East Countries) |
| China | Norway |
| Hong Kong | Russia |
| India | Singapore |
| Japan | Taiwan |
| Korea | Thailand |
| Malaysia | USA |
Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.
In addition to the above academic qualifications, the selection panel will also take into account the financial circumstances of applicants to ensure that as far as possible a student's financial situation does not impede a university education at the University of Edinburgh.
Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader), or request one to be sent to them from:
The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070
A completed scholarship application form, together with a copy of your degree transcript and two academic references, should be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by the closing date of 2 April 2007 in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Selection Procedure
A Selection Committee will meet in late May 2007 to select the scholarship holders. The winners of the scholarships will be announced by the end of May 2007.
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH: Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS) 2007
The ORS awards scheme is designed to attract high quality research students to UK Universities. The awards are open to overseas students undertaking a research degree and may be held in any field of study. Each award covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses. Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years. The University of Edinburgh is now seeking applications for the 2007-2008 academic session.
Eligibility
Applicants must be liable to pay tuition fees at the rate applicable to overseas students and must have already applied for admission to a full-time MPhil/PhD research programme of study or currently be pursuing such a programme. They must be of outstanding academic merit and research potential. Although candidates with an upper second class honours Bachelor's degree (or the overseas equivalent) can be considered, in order to be competitive you should really have a first class Bachelor's degree supplemented by an excellent Master's degree. Other factors such as financial status, nationality and the proposed field of study are not taken into account.
The University of Edinburgh will not generally consider candidates who have already obtained a PhD, or formal equivalent, as a result of direct research training; or who are due to enter the third year of their PhD programme of study. Please also note that if you have applied for consecutive registration where you will start your Master's programme of study in 2007 and your PhD the following year in 2008, that you will not be eligible to apply for an ORS award in 2007.
ORS awards cannot be held concurrently with fully-funded scholarships such as a Dorothy Hodgkins Postgraduate Award, Commonwealth Scholarship or a Marshall Scholarship. Students who have previously held an ORS award will not be considered eligible for a second one.
Application Procedure
Applicants should contact the College/School in which they intend to study and clarify their proposed research project. The ORS Awards Scheme is highly competitive and so if you are in any doubt whether you hold the required grades, please contact the relevant College/School before making an application. Whenever possible, applications should be typed. If you complete the application form by hand, please make sure that it is neat, tidy and legible.
You can download the ORSAS Application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Each application form must be supported by two references, and these must be attached to the application form. Application forms received without references will not be considered. The only criteria for selection are outstanding academic merit and research potential, and therefore references should be as full and informative as possible.
A completed scholarship application form and two references should be received by the College/School Office by the closing date of 1 March 2007 in order to be considered for the scholarship.
ORSAS applicants are asked to send their completed ORS Application , together with two references, to the appropriate office:
College of Humanities & Social Science
Postgraduate Office
The University of Edinburgh
David Hume Tower
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9JX
Tel: 0131 650 4086
Fax: 0131 650 6536
Email: hsspg@ed.ac.uk
www.hss.ed.ac.uk/Postgraduate/
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
Graduate School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
The Chancellor’s Building
49 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh EH16 4SB
Tel: 0131 242 6461
Fax: 0131 242 6462
Email: mvmpg@ed.ac.uk
www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/gradschool
College of Science & Engineering
ORS applicants from the College of Science and Engineering are asked to send their completed ORS Application to the relevant School where they intend to undertake their research degree:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Engineering and Electronics
- GeoSciences
- Informatics
- Mathematics
- Physics
Timetable
| Deadline for receipt of applications by Colleges/Schools | 1 March 2007 |
| Receipt of College nominations and associated ORS applications to the Scholarships & Student Finance Office | 26 March 2007 |
| ORS result letters to applicants | Beginning of April 2007 |
Further Information
For more details please contact:
The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 131 651 4070 / 0131 651 4067 / 0131 651 4221
Fax: +44 (0) 131 650 8223
Website: www.orsas.ac.uk
DAAD Scholarship: International Lawyers
Introduction to German Law including Practical Training
DAAD offers young lawyers from around the world the opportunity to gain unique insight into the structure and function of German law during an eight-month study visit to Germany. During the course, theoretical and practical training takes place at the University of Tübingen, the Ministry of the Interior and Justice of North Rhine Westphalia and law firms in the Düsseldorf area. The scholarship is open to applicants from Canada, the US, Belgium, the Russian federation, the Ukraine, Belarus, France, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Through this program, DAAD aims to support and encourage international links in the area of law and to improve mutual knowledge of the legal systems in other countries.
Eligibility Requirements
Course Description
Terms of Award
Application Guidelines
Application Deadlines
Questions?
Eligibility Requirements
DAAD encourages applications from North American lawyers who hold JD or LLB degrees. Students currently in their last year of law school who will obtain a JD or LLB and will have passed the bar examination by the beginning of the scholarship period may apply.
Applicants should preferably have some relevant professional experience. The importance of gaining knowledge of German law should be evident from the applicant's stated professional or research goals.
Applicants must have a very good command of German, enabling them to take an active part in all lectures and discussions.
Applicants should, as a rule, be younger than 30 years of age.
Course Description
Up to 20 places per year will be made available to applicants from the 14 countries listed above. There is not a national quota system. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to the best-qualified candidates. The course runs from the end of October to the end of June of the following year (eight months).
The course is divided into two parts:
I. University of Tübingen, late October - December
The main course, Introduction to German Law, gives insight into essential fields of German law. The lectures will be given by members of the law faculty of the University of Tübingen.
The special course Legal Terminology aims to strengthen the knowledge of legal vocabulary and the composition of legal texts.
The intensive language course is designed to improve already existing German knowledge and is therefore not a beginner's course.
There is also the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities.
II. Ministry of the Interior and Justice of North Rhine Westphalia, January-June
The second part is an integrated program including practical training in Düsseldorf.
January - March : A four-week theoretical course in International Civil Law and Organization of Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Commercial Law at the Ministry. Judges will offer seminars in specialized topics such as Company and Partnership Law, Tax Law, Banking Law and Practice, Cartel Law, Copyright and Trademark Law, and Labor and Social Law.
All classes are taught in German by practicing lawyers, judges and civil servants who volunteer their time. Attendance at all lectures in this phase of the program is mandatory. Discretionary selection of topics is precluded in the interest of curriculum integrity and overall success of the program.
April - June : Participants intern in different law firms in the Düsseldorf area and have the opportunity to apply and extend their theoretical knowledge. During this period additional tutoring will be offered.
The classroom program will be supplemented by a number of activities, such as participation in events with German Referendare (articled clerks), and an appropriate subject-oriented program as well as visits to places of cultural interest. The supplementary program may also include visits to the Bundestag (Federal Parliament), the Bundesrat (Federal Council), Landtage (Provincial Parliaments), courts, prisons, chambers of industry and commerce, employers' and employees' unions and the stock exchange.
Terms of Award
During the language course, participants will receive a monthly stipend of approximately €615 to cover board and a single room in university housing. From January to June the monthly stipend will be approximately €975.
Participants will receive an international travel subsidy and a start-up allowance. Tuition is paid for by DAAD. Course materials will be provided and may be retained by the participants.
Please note: Under no circumstances can spouses be accommodated at Tübingen.
Application Guidelines
If possible all parts of the application form should be typewritten or word processed and submitted in triplicate (one original, two photocopies). Applications not submitted in triplicate cannot be processed.
Please do not staple any of the application materials.
A complete application consists of the following parts. Collate, but do not staple any of the application materials, each copy of the application should be in this order:
* DAAD application form entitled "Program for International Lawyers". Please answer all questions on the form, even if you refer to additional material.
* Curriculum vitae.
* A detailed statement explaining why participation in this program is important for the applicant's professional or research goals.
* Official copies of all post-secondary transcripts and diplomas, including law school class standing.
* DAAD language evaluation form ("Sprachzeugnis").
The language evaluation form is part of the application form (the last page) and needs to be filled out and signed by a faculty member of the German Department at the applicant's institution or by an official of a Goethe Institute.
* Two letters of recommendation on organizational letterhead from law professors or professional persons (not from colleagues of the same rank) in the field of law. The letters of recommendation must have been written within the past twelve months.
* Notarized copy of the Board of Law Examiners' notification letter. (If not available at time of application, must be submitted before commencement of DAAD program.)
Application Deadline
* The deadline is March 1, 2007.
* Complete applications should be sent to DAAD New York. Applications postmarked March 1 or earlier will be accepted; those with later postmarks cannot be processed.
* Applications of qualified candidates will be reviewed by a committee of representatives from American and German legal institutions. Applicants will be notified about the outcome of the competition by the end of June.
* Please note:
Incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Application materials will not be returned.
No reasons for a decision will be given.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding the DAAD International Lawyers program, please contact kim@daad.org
If you are NOT a citizen or student in the UNITED STATES or CANADA, please see:
DAAD International
DAAD offers young lawyers from around the world the opportunity to gain unique insight into the structure and function of German law during an eight-month study visit to Germany. During the course, theoretical and practical training takes place at the University of Tübingen, the Ministry of the Interior and Justice of North Rhine Westphalia and law firms in the Düsseldorf area. The scholarship is open to applicants from Canada, the US, Belgium, the Russian federation, the Ukraine, Belarus, France, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Through this program, DAAD aims to support and encourage international links in the area of law and to improve mutual knowledge of the legal systems in other countries.
Eligibility Requirements Course Description Terms of Award Application Guidelines Application Deadlines Questions?Eligibility Requirements
DAAD encourages applications from North American lawyers who hold JD or LLB degrees. Students currently in their last year of law school who will obtain a JD or LLB and will have passed the bar examination by the beginning of the scholarship period may apply.
Applicants should preferably have some relevant professional experience. The importance of gaining knowledge of German law should be evident from the applicant's stated professional or research goals.
Applicants must have a very good command of German, enabling them to take an active part in all lectures and discussions.
Applicants should, as a rule, be younger than 30 years of age.
Course Description
Up to 20 places per year will be made available to applicants from the 14 countries listed above. There is not a national quota system. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to the best-qualified candidates. The course runs from the end of October to the end of June of the following year (eight months).
The course is divided into two parts:
I. University of Tübingen, late October - December
The main course, Introduction to German Law, gives insight into essential fields of German law. The lectures will be given by members of the law faculty of the University of Tübingen.
The special course Legal Terminology aims to strengthen the knowledge of legal vocabulary and the composition of legal texts.
The intensive language course is designed to improve already existing German knowledge and is therefore not a beginner's course.
There is also the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities.
II. Ministry of the Interior and Justice of North Rhine Westphalia, January-June
The second part is an integrated program including practical training in Düsseldorf.
January - March : A four-week theoretical course in International Civil Law and Organization of Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Commercial Law at the Ministry. Judges will offer seminars in specialized topics such as Company and Partnership Law, Tax Law, Banking Law and Practice, Cartel Law, Copyright and Trademark Law, and Labor and Social Law.
All classes are taught in German by practicing lawyers, judges and civil servants who volunteer their time. Attendance at all lectures in this phase of the program is mandatory. Discretionary selection of topics is precluded in the interest of curriculum integrity and overall success of the program.
April - June : Participants intern in different law firms in the Düsseldorf area and have the opportunity to apply and extend their theoretical knowledge. During this period additional tutoring will be offered.
The classroom program will be supplemented by a number of activities, such as participation in events with German Referendare (articled clerks), and an appropriate subject-oriented program as well as visits to places of cultural interest. The supplementary program may also include visits to the Bundestag (Federal Parliament), the Bundesrat (Federal Council), Landtage (Provincial Parliaments), courts, prisons, chambers of industry and commerce, employers' and employees' unions and the stock exchange.
Terms of Award
During the language course, participants will receive a monthly stipend of approximately €615 to cover board and a single room in university housing. From January to June the monthly stipend will be approximately €975.
Participants will receive an international travel subsidy and a start-up allowance. Tuition is paid for by DAAD. Course materials will be provided and may be retained by the participants.
Please note: Under no circumstances can spouses be accommodated at Tübingen.
Application Guidelines
If possible all parts of the application form should be typewritten or word processed and submitted in triplicate (one original, two photocopies). Applications not submitted in triplicate cannot be processed.
Please do not staple any of the application materials.
A complete application consists of the following parts. Collate, but do not staple any of the application materials, each copy of the application should be in this order:
* DAAD application form entitled "Program for International Lawyers". Please answer all questions on the form, even if you refer to additional material.
* Curriculum vitae.
* A detailed statement explaining why participation in this program is important for the applicant's professional or research goals.
* Official copies of all post-secondary transcripts and diplomas, including law school class standing.
* DAAD language evaluation form ("Sprachzeugnis").
The language evaluation form is part of the application form (the last page) and needs to be filled out and signed by a faculty member of the German Department at the applicant's institution or by an official of a Goethe Institute.
* Two letters of recommendation on organizational letterhead from law professors or professional persons (not from colleagues of the same rank) in the field of law. The letters of recommendation must have been written within the past twelve months.
* Notarized copy of the Board of Law Examiners' notification letter. (If not available at time of application, must be submitted before commencement of DAAD program.)
Application Deadline
* The deadline is March 1, 2007.
* Complete applications should be sent to DAAD New York. Applications postmarked March 1 or earlier will be accepted; those with later postmarks cannot be processed.
* Applications of qualified candidates will be reviewed by a committee of representatives from American and German legal institutions. Applicants will be notified about the outcome of the competition by the end of June.
* Please note:
Incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Application materials will not be returned.
No reasons for a decision will be given.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding the DAAD International Lawyers program, please contact kim@daad.org
If you are NOT a citizen or student in the UNITED STATES or CANADA, please see:
DAAD International
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