United Cooperative Offering $10,000 in Scholarship Funds
United Cooperative is offering ten $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are looking to use their education to pursue a career in an agricultural field.
The company says at least five of the scholarships will be awarded to students majoring in an agricultural field, and at least one will be awarded to a student attending a technical school.
Applicants will be judged on their leadership skills, scholastic achievement, extra curricular activities, motivation, and academic and personal goals. To be eligible, the student or the parent must be a patron member of United Cooperative; the student must attend an accredited college, university, or technical school; and the student must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
The scholarships will be paid upon receipt of transcript showing completion of the first semester and proof of registration for the second semester.
The scholarship application deadline is March 1. For more information, call 800-924-2991.
Read the official announcement
Friday, January 11, 2008
Germany: PhD and Postdoc Positions at Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences
The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications to its Ph.D. and Post-doc program. The program is funded by the German Excellence Initiative and will commence in September 2008. BIGSSS is an inter-university institute of the University of Bremen (UB) and Jacobs University. BIGSSS builds on the experience and institutional structure of both UB‘s Graduate School of Social Sciences (GSSS) and Jacobs‘ interdisciplinary social-science graduate programs at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development (JCLL). The program provides close supervision of dissertation work within a demand-tailored education and research framework. BIGSSS is part of an international network of strong graduate programs. It supports its Ph.D. and Post-doc Fellows in achieving early scientific independence, providing funds for conducting, presenting and publishing their research. The language of instruction is English.
Successful applicants for the Ph.D. and Post-doc Fellowships will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS’ five Thematic Fields:
1. Global Integration
2. Integration and Diversity in the New Europe
3. Social Integration and the Welfare State
4. Attitude Formation, Value Change, and Intercultural Communication
5. Life-Course and Lifespan Dynamics.
21 Ph.D. Stipends/Fellowships
BIGSSS seeks candidates with strong academic abilities and a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in political science, sociology, psychology, law, economics, mass communication or other social science disciplines. We offer Ph.D. stipends of € 1250/month for 36 months, contingent on successful completion of each year.
6 - 8 Post-doc Stipends/Fellowships
We seek candidates pursuing English-language publication projects either from their dissertation (by making findings available to an international audience through a book or journal article) or from a new project. Post-doc stipends of € 1500/month may run from 3 to 12 months. The competition is open to candidates who have received a doctorate in political science, sociology, psychology, law, economics, mass communication or other social science disciplines within the last 5 years, or who can be expected to finish prior to commencing their post-doc stay.
More information as well as lists of required application materials can be found at www.bigsss-bremen.de. Non-German students are strongly encouraged to apply. BIGSSS strives to increase the share of women in the university and hence also strongly encourages women to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are equally qualified will be favored. Applications may be sent until 1 March 2008 to the following address:
Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences,
Prof. Dr. Steffen Mau, Founding Dean
Universität Bremen
PF/PO Box 330440
28334 Bremen
Germany
Deadline: 1 March 2008
Via: official announcement
Successful applicants for the Ph.D. and Post-doc Fellowships will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS’ five Thematic Fields:
1. Global Integration
2. Integration and Diversity in the New Europe
3. Social Integration and the Welfare State
4. Attitude Formation, Value Change, and Intercultural Communication
5. Life-Course and Lifespan Dynamics.
21 Ph.D. Stipends/Fellowships
BIGSSS seeks candidates with strong academic abilities and a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in political science, sociology, psychology, law, economics, mass communication or other social science disciplines. We offer Ph.D. stipends of € 1250/month for 36 months, contingent on successful completion of each year.
6 - 8 Post-doc Stipends/Fellowships
We seek candidates pursuing English-language publication projects either from their dissertation (by making findings available to an international audience through a book or journal article) or from a new project. Post-doc stipends of € 1500/month may run from 3 to 12 months. The competition is open to candidates who have received a doctorate in political science, sociology, psychology, law, economics, mass communication or other social science disciplines within the last 5 years, or who can be expected to finish prior to commencing their post-doc stay.
More information as well as lists of required application materials can be found at www.bigsss-bremen.de. Non-German students are strongly encouraged to apply. BIGSSS strives to increase the share of women in the university and hence also strongly encourages women to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are equally qualified will be favored. Applications may be sent until 1 March 2008 to the following address:
Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences,
Prof. Dr. Steffen Mau, Founding Dean
Universität Bremen
PF/PO Box 330440
28334 Bremen
Germany
Deadline: 1 March 2008
Via: official announcement
Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship Program at JAIMS in Honolulu, Hawaii
Fujitsu Scholarship (The Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship) Program, sponsored by Fujitsu Limited, provides financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training to participants from the Asia-Pacific region.
East-West Knowledge Leader Program (EWKLP), An intensive three-month, Graduate diploma program at JAIMS in Honolulu, Hawaii.
To qualify for the East-West Knowledge Leader Program (EWKLP) Fujitsu Scholarship, you must be a citizen of one of the following countries/areas: State of Hawaii, Australia, China*, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar*, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam*.
You must qualify for admission to EWKLP. For complete information, refer to the EWKLP application documents contained in the EWKLP Application Checklist section. EWKLP Fujitsu Scholarship qualifications include the following:
• A bachelor’s degree or one equivalent to a four-year standard baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• A minimum TOEFL score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet), TOEIC score of 750 or IELTS overall band test result of 6.5 or higher from tests taken between January 2006 and January 2008. Applicants who received a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree that comprises at least two years of full-time coursework within the last five years from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., Australia, United Kingdom, or New Zealand; or from a university in Canada, Africa or Singapore where English is the language of instruction are exempt from taking the TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.
• A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience at time of application.
Deadline for submission: February 15, 2008
All application documents, test scores and academic transcripts must be received by JAIMS by February 15, 2008. Applicants who fail to submit all documents by the due date cannot be considered for the Fujitsu Scholarship.
PT Fujitsu Indonesia
Wisma Kyoei Prince 10th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 3-4
Jakarta 10220
INDONESIA
Attn.: Mr. Raditya Padmawangsa
Ms. Ella Lamzia
Ph.: 62-21-570-9330
Fax: 62-21-573-5150
E-mail: scholarship@id.fujitsu.com
Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship Program Office
Fujitsu Cross Culture Center 1F
1-14-1 Shimokodanaka
Nakahara-ku
Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken
211-0041, JAPAN
Ph: 81-44-754-5531, Fax: 81-44-754-5513
URL: http://www.fujitsu.com/scholarship
East-West Knowledge Leader Program (EWKLP), An intensive three-month, Graduate diploma program at JAIMS in Honolulu, Hawaii.
To qualify for the East-West Knowledge Leader Program (EWKLP) Fujitsu Scholarship, you must be a citizen of one of the following countries/areas: State of Hawaii, Australia, China*, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar*, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam*.
You must qualify for admission to EWKLP. For complete information, refer to the EWKLP application documents contained in the EWKLP Application Checklist section. EWKLP Fujitsu Scholarship qualifications include the following:
• A bachelor’s degree or one equivalent to a four-year standard baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• A minimum TOEFL score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet), TOEIC score of 750 or IELTS overall band test result of 6.5 or higher from tests taken between January 2006 and January 2008. Applicants who received a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree that comprises at least two years of full-time coursework within the last five years from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., Australia, United Kingdom, or New Zealand; or from a university in Canada, Africa or Singapore where English is the language of instruction are exempt from taking the TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.
• A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience at time of application.
Deadline for submission: February 15, 2008
All application documents, test scores and academic transcripts must be received by JAIMS by February 15, 2008. Applicants who fail to submit all documents by the due date cannot be considered for the Fujitsu Scholarship.
PT Fujitsu Indonesia
Wisma Kyoei Prince 10th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 3-4
Jakarta 10220
INDONESIA
Attn.: Mr. Raditya Padmawangsa
Ms. Ella Lamzia
Ph.: 62-21-570-9330
Fax: 62-21-573-5150
E-mail: scholarship@id.fujitsu.com
Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship Program Office
Fujitsu Cross Culture Center 1F
1-14-1 Shimokodanaka
Nakahara-ku
Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken
211-0041, JAPAN
Ph: 81-44-754-5531, Fax: 81-44-754-5513
URL: http://www.fujitsu.com/scholarship
Australia: Australian Postgraduate Award, Human Oöcytes (ova) for Stem Cell Research, The University of Sydney
Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) - Human Oöcytes (ova) for Stem Cell Research: Donation and Regulation in Australia
This scholarship is funded by an ARC Linkage-Projects grant and will provide support for 3 years on a full-time basis for a research project leading to a PhD. The objective of the research project is to explore the bioethics of research oöcyte donation for Australian stem cell research. Research will involve policy analysis, interviews with oöcyte donors, clinical and scientific staff and other stakeholders as well as bioethically informed social analysis of the issue. The aim of the project is both to produce scholarly research and to develop a socially sustainable, bioethically sound approach to somatic cell nuclear transfer research in Australia. The successful applicant will be supervised by A/Professor Catherine Waldby, International Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy and A/Professor Ian Kerridge, director of the Centre for Values, Ethics and Law in Medicine (VELIM), Sydney University.
Applicants should have an Honours 1 or 2A degree in social science, gender studies, science studies or bioethics and have some experience with empirical qualitative research. Experience with research in clinical settings and knowledge of stem cell research would be an advantage. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens. The scholarship stipend is $26, 140 p.a. in 2008 (tax exempt), and the position will begin in July 2008.
Please note that this scholarship is conditional on the University signing an agreement with the Partner Organisation named in the grant.
For further information, contact Associate Professor Catherine Waldby (Phone: 02-90367206 E-mail: catherine.waldby[ at ]arts.usyd.edu.au).
Applications, including letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of the applicant’s writing, copy of an academic transcript, proof of citizenship or permanent residency, and the names and contact details of at least two referees, should be sent to:
Associate Professor Catherine Waldby
Department of Sociology and Social Policy,
A26, The University of Sydney NSW 2006.
Australia
Closing Date: March 1 2008.
Source: www.scholarshipnet.info
This scholarship is funded by an ARC Linkage-Projects grant and will provide support for 3 years on a full-time basis for a research project leading to a PhD. The objective of the research project is to explore the bioethics of research oöcyte donation for Australian stem cell research. Research will involve policy analysis, interviews with oöcyte donors, clinical and scientific staff and other stakeholders as well as bioethically informed social analysis of the issue. The aim of the project is both to produce scholarly research and to develop a socially sustainable, bioethically sound approach to somatic cell nuclear transfer research in Australia. The successful applicant will be supervised by A/Professor Catherine Waldby, International Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy and A/Professor Ian Kerridge, director of the Centre for Values, Ethics and Law in Medicine (VELIM), Sydney University.
Applicants should have an Honours 1 or 2A degree in social science, gender studies, science studies or bioethics and have some experience with empirical qualitative research. Experience with research in clinical settings and knowledge of stem cell research would be an advantage. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens. The scholarship stipend is $26, 140 p.a. in 2008 (tax exempt), and the position will begin in July 2008.
Please note that this scholarship is conditional on the University signing an agreement with the Partner Organisation named in the grant.
For further information, contact Associate Professor Catherine Waldby (Phone: 02-90367206 E-mail: catherine.waldby[ at ]arts.usyd.edu.au).
Applications, including letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of the applicant’s writing, copy of an academic transcript, proof of citizenship or permanent residency, and the names and contact details of at least two referees, should be sent to:
Associate Professor Catherine Waldby
Department of Sociology and Social Policy,
A26, The University of Sydney NSW 2006.
Australia
Closing Date: March 1 2008.
Source: www.scholarshipnet.info
The University of Queensland Scholarship 2008
Four one-year scholarships, each valued at $1500, are available from the UQ Business School and School of Tourism to be awarded to outstanding Australian and International students who are admitted to the Bachelor of Business (BBus) at the UQ Ipswich Campus in 2008.
Eligibility & Benefits
• Four one-year scholarships are available, each worth $1500
Basis of Award
Application Procedures
How to submit your application
For more information click here
Eligibility & Benefits
• Four one-year scholarships are available, each worth $1500
Basis of Award
- Criteria based on Year 12 Overall Position, or international equivalent. Interviews may be required;
- Personal statement regarding high school involvement and community involvement;
- Personal reference from Principal, Head of Year, or other teacher; and
- Previous study of business, business communication, commerce or computing, hospitality, sport, travel, tourism at school or college is not a requirement for enrolment in the Bachelor of Business, nor for application for the scholarships.
Application Procedures
- Download Application Form or visit the UQ Business School or the School of Tourism
- Closing date for applications 5pm on Friday, 28 March 2008
- For further enquiries contact Sheenagh Kelley or phone on 3381 1307
How to submit your application
- Fill in the application.
- Attach a copy of your OP score issued by QTAC (or equivalent UQ entry required documents).
- Attach your 500 word statement (count the words, edit properly and format as per instructions).
- Attach a copy of your reference.
- Submit your application and attachments in a 325 x 225 envelope to:
Ipswich Scholarships Coordinator
UQ Business School
11 Salisbury Road
Ipswich QLD 4305
For more information click here
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