Full and Partial Merit-based Scholarships for the Full-Time MBA Program 2012, ESMT

Masters Scholarships 2012 for MBA Program at European School of Management and Technology, Berlin

Study Subject(s):Business and Management

Course Level:Masters

Scholarship Provider: ESMT

Scholarship can be taken at: Berlin

Eligibility:
Partial and full scholarships are available for candidates with the following profiles:
* Applicants with a strong quantitative background and at least three years’ work experience in a company with a technological focus
* Citizens of Central and Eastern Europe
* Candidates from Russia with experience in the energy sector
* Women from all sectors with exceptionally strong quantitative skills
* Applicants from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia, and the Americas for regional, merit-based partial scholarships

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes


Scholarship Description: “ESMT is looking to attract the brightest global talent to Germany, where opportunities for experienced MBA graduates continue to grow,” commented MBA Program Director Nick Barniville. “We are pleased to be able to provide a broad range of scholarships to study in Berlin and to increase diversity at ESMT.” ESMT offers its students language courses to help them enter the German labor market. In advance of the program, aspiring MBA students can attend German courses at the Goethe Institute Berlin while getting to know Berlin. In addition, a weekly German course is offered during the MBA program. After graduation, alumni can also take advantage of the cooperation between ESMT and the Goethe Institute. Sixty per cent of ESMT alumni remain and work in Germany after graduation.

How to Apply: Contact Employer (mba-at-esmt.org)

Scholarship Application Deadline: November 30, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application


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Echoing Green Fellowship - USA

The Echoing Green Fellowship

Through our two-year Echoing Green Fellowship program, we provide start-up capital and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations and build capacity. We offer:

• A stipend of $80,000 for individuals ($90,000 for 2-person partnerships) paid in four equal installments over two years
• A health insurance stipend
• A yearly professional development stipend
• Conferences led by organizational development experts
• Access to technical support and pro bono partnerships to help grow your organization
• A community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders, including the Echoing Green network of nearly 500 alumni working all over the world

Application Cycle & Dates
The Echoing Green Fellowship selection process is highly competitive. Applicants progress through three application stages with eliminations after each phase. By the end of the process, Echoing Green will have narrowed the 2500+ applications to 12-20 fellowships. The 2012 Fellows will begin their fellowship July 2012 and continue until June 30, 2014.

The application dates are announced early Fall each year with applications accepted during an open call in late fall / early winter. The 2012 Application will be open online from December 5, 2011 through January 9, 2012. Join our email list to be the first to know when more information is announced.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for an Echoing Green Fellowship:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Applicants must have sufficient English fluency to participate in interviews and Echoing Green events.
• Organization must be the original idea of the applicant.
• Organization must be in a start-up phase. To be considered a start-up, the organization may have been in operation for up to two years, and Echoing Green's financial support should qualify it as significant early funder. Applicants who have only worked on their organization on a part-time basis or have yet to start the organization are generally considered eligible.
• Organization must be independent and autonomous. Organizations cannot be considered independent or autonomous if they are started under the direction of an existing organization. The applicant must be the primary decision maker for the organization’s development and management. Generally, organizations with fiscal sponsors are still considered autonomous.
• Applicants must make a full-time commitment (minimum 35 hours per week) to the organization's development for the duration of the two-year fellowship. It is expected that all selected fellows resign from their current employment to dedicate themselves full-time to their initiatives. Students will not be eligible for their fellowship stipend if their organization is put on hold due to conflicts with their studies.
• Partnerships (organizations co-founded and led by two individuals) may apply. Both partners must meet all eligibility requirements and make a full-time commitment of no fewer than 35 hours per week to the development of the organization.
• Applicants can be citizens of any nationality and their organizations can be based in any country. However applicants based in the US must have legal status to work in the US. If you are authorized to work in the US, but this status is granted to you through your current employer and you are only authorized to work for that employer, you are not eligible to apply for a US-based proposal.
• Applicants must commit to attending Echoing Green's training conferences if selected as fellows. All new fellows attend a conference in summer the year they are selected, as well as a winter conference for two years. Echoing Green covers all expenses related to these events and will announce the dates a few months prior to each conference.

Note: Organizations may be for-profit or non-profit.

The following proposals are not eligible for consideration for an Echoing Green Fellowship:

• Expansion of an existing organization that is past its start-up phase
• Research projects
• Lobbying activities
• Faith-based initiatives (In this context, faith-based implies that you are associated with a religious institution or are promoting a specific faith; if your work has a spiritual basis but is not tied to any specific religion or faith, you may be eligible for consideration)
• Recipients of prior Echoing Green funding


Assessment Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated on many different criteria during the course of the selection process. Here are some of the main components:

Applicant is an emerging social entrepreneur:

• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles
• Strong passion and commitment for the program area in which they plan to work
• Practical skills, including problem-solving, strategic and organizational abilities
• Capable “Resource Magnet,” able to attract money and people to cause
• Personal integrity

Applicant's plan will result in a sustainable organization:

• Clear and compelling mission and objectives
• Sound strategy and plan for program development and delivery
• Plan for evaluating success and performance
• Plan for financial sustainability and growth
• Existing support network

Applicant can clearly articulate their vision for social change:

• Seriousness of the social problem they will address
• Innovative idea and approach
• Potential for tangible impact to the beneficiary population
• Potential for replication and growth
• Potential for effecting systemic change (e.g., policy change, societal change, influence in their field)

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Master Grants, University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Deadline: 15 December 2011

Open to: The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university; The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor’s degree.

Scholarship: CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September 2012 to 15 July 2013

Description
To facilitate access to Master’s degrees by students with qualifications from foreign universities, the University of Lausanne makes available around ten Master’s grants which are awarded on a competitive basis. Founded in 1537, the University of Lausanne is composed of seven faculties where approximately 12,400 students and 2,300 researchers work and study. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary approach, with close cooperation between students, professors and teaching staff.

Programmes concerned
Candidates must choose a Master’s programme from among those offered by the UNIL, except the Master of Medicine. The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies.

Scholarship
The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any). Abandonment of the programme results in suspension of the grant.

Eligibility
The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.
The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor’s degree.

How to apply?
Candidates complete the “UNIL Master’s Grant” form (can be downloaded here) and submit their application to the Office for socio-cultural affairs (SASC, Unicentre, University of Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, info.sasc@unil.ch) by 15 December 2011 at the latest. All the documents that need to be sent with the application can be found in the application form found above. The application is examined by the University Rectorate to determine whether the candidate is admissible. In the event of a positive decision, the application is forwarded by the SASC to the UNIL Faculty responsible for the Master’s on which the candidate wishes to be enrolled. The Faculty selects applications and notifies the SASC of its opinion based on the candidate’s qualities, motivation and suitability for the Master’s programme. The SASC forwards shortlisted applications to the selection committee which will award grants to students meeting all criteria according to the available budget.

Selection criteria
The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting their financial needs for the duration of the Master’s. It is however necessary that the candidates have sufficient financial means to support themselves during the complementary studies that may be required prior to enroll on the Master’s degree.

Contacts
Université de Lausanne
Service des affaires socio-culturelles
Unicentre
CH – 1015 Lausanne
Switzerland
E-mail: info.sasc@unil.ch


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Masters Scholarships at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands

Deadline: 22 January 2012

Open to: Academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors

Scholarship: € 970 per month for food and accommodation, travel expenses, insurance

Description
The University of Groningen has a long tradition in the study of international issues and development cooperation in the fields of international law, international economic relations, peace and security, non-Western demography, food security in developing countries and reproductive health, to name but a few examples. Long-term cooperation with a number of universities in Africa and Asia is a major constituent of this international involvement. The emphasis lies on improving education, training academic staff and reinforcing the infrastructure of these universities. Contacts with other universities in various countries, including India and Indonesia, are maintained by the faculties in Groningen. A considerable number of students from Africa and Asia follow education programmes in Groningen, and their number is increasing annually.

The primary objective of the Eric Bleumink Fund, established on 23 May 2000, is to provide financial support to Master’s students and PhD students from developing countries who wish to pursue a Master’s degree or a doctorate (see the first two columns of Appendix 1). for the names of the countries that are considered developing countries). This initiative will not only improve the cooperation between the University of Groningen and universities in developing countries, but will also raise the level of academic expertise in these countries.

Scholarship
- Travel to and from the Netherlands
- Arrival and accommodation in the Netherlands
- Allowances- The allowances mentioned are applicable in the Netherlands. The amounts will change if the student or researcher is studying or working in another country. Recipients are entitled to the following allowances:
• A living allowance of € 970 per month for food and accommodation for Master’s students. In the case of a short stay in the Netherlands, the University of Groningen will make lodging arrangements for this period. The costs of rent, amounting up to a maximum of € 450 for master’s students will be deducted from the living allowance. In that case € 520 remains of the monthly allowance for Master’s students.
• A settling allowance of € 275 for extra expenses incurred when arriving in the Netherlands. This lump sum is paid along with the first monthly allowance.
• Travel costs for the journey from Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol) to Groningen and back.
• A study allowance of € 310 per year for books and other study material.
• The expenses for the visa at the Netherlands Embassy and the Foreign Police Department in the Netherlands will be reimbursed.
• All tuition fees for the Master’s programme will be covered by the Eric Bleumink Fund.
- Expenses refund
• Occasional travel in the Netherlands in connection with the programme or research will be refunded. Such travel has to be approved by the supervisor of the study programme.
• In the case of excursions or field trips, extra expenses will be paid over and above the cost of standard accommodation if these trips involve at least one overnight stay.
- Insurance

Eligibility
Criteria for approval are: (a) academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors; (b) contribution of candidate’s education in terms of strengthening the scientific capacity in the candidate’s home country; (c) perspectives to a long-term linkage between the home institution and the University of Groningen. Moreover, applicants should:

be nationals of and have their permanent residence in a developing country
have a good command of the English language
be in good health, so that health insurance in the Netherlands can be arranged
be available for the whole period of the fellowship and be able to take part in the entire study programme
have no other means of financing the study in question
In order to see the list of eligible countries, please click here.

How to apply?
Applications for student scholarships can be submitted by students from one of the eligible countries for a Master’s or equivalent programme at the University of Groningen.

Master’s degree programmes
1. First the candidate should apply for admission to a study programme at the University of Groningen .
2. When the candidate applies for this admission, he or she must indicate on the application form that his/her study performance is excellent and that he/she wishes to be nominated for a Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship.
3. If the study programme agrees with the candidacy for a EBF scholarship, they will send a standard application form including the motivation of the candidate to the Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund prior to 1 March. Per studyprogramme only two candidates can be nominated.
4. The Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund will take a decision during their meeting in March.
5. The studyprogramme and the candidate will both be informed on the decision taken by the Board.
6. If a candidate is selected the coordinator and the candidate will have contact on the details of his or her arrival. If necessary he/she can contact the Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund for extra assistance.

According to the programme you would like to study, there are several ways to apply for each programme (to see the application procedure, please click here). In order to download the application form with all the necessary information, please click here. Applicants need to meet the deadline of the Master’s programmes. Application deadline for the scholarship is 22 February 2012. If you want more information about a grant, please contact the International Service Desk: scholarships@rug.nl

Contacts
For detailed information regarding the scholarship programme, please contact the office of the Ubbo Emmius Fonds.
E-mail: msd@rug.nl
Postal address: Eric Bleumink Fund,

University of Groningen, P.O. Box 72,

9700 AB Groningen, The Netherlands.

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The Chevening Scholarships in Different Fields, UK

Description

Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion and academia. Most scholars undertake a one year master’s degree. In the current academic year there are over 500 Chevening scholars at universities across the UK. The programme is managed in UK and overseas by the British Council through a Service Level Agreement. They also fund scholarships for overseas students and projects to support our key objectives and key interests for the UK, including counter-terrorism, climate change and counter-narcotics work.

In addition to the prestigious nature of the scholarship itself, and the opportunity to study at a top quality UK university, Chevening also offers its scholars and fellows the opportunity for unparalleled networking. Chevening scholars and fellows can expect to meet with senior policy officials from the FCO and its network, but at the same time, are able to draw on the experience of more than 30,000 alumni across the world.


Eligibility
Chevening Scholarships are for high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership.

Applicants should be:

Motivated to make a career that will take them to positions of leadership in their own country within ten years of their scholarship.
Able to use their studies and experience in the UK to benefit themselves, their countries and the UK.
Natural influencers and talented communicators, with energy and ambition.
People who value networking and who can demonstrate the value of networks to their studies, and to bringing about change on a global level.
Intelligent, with demonstrable academic potential.
Strong characters with integrity, drive, and the ability to self manage and work independently
Applicants must have good English language skills with and should check what IELTS score or equivalent is required for admission to postgraduate courses.
Meet the academic requirements for their courses of study.
Applicants cannot be a UK or EU national, An employee of the FCO (including British Embassies and High Commissions), the British Council, a co-sponsor or sponsoring UK university, or their relatives, or former employee who left such employment within the past two years.
Applicants cannot be People who have already received financial benefit from an HMG-funded award.

Scholarship
The programme is mainly funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, with some contributions from Higher Education Institutions and other partners in the UK. Their Embassies and High Commissions also have partnership agreements with a wide range of overseas sponsors including governmental and private sector bodies. Most scholars undertake a one year master’s degree.

Application
Before applying:Please check your local British Embassy or High Commission website, and your local British Council website, for details about how the scheme will operate in your country, including information about timings and whether criteria about areas of interest have been applied.British Council staff locally will sift applications. Those getting through this stage will be invited to attend an interview that will be chaired by a member of the Embassy staff.If you are lucky enough to be selected as Chevening scholar that will be confirmed in writing shortly afterwards and the British Council will help prepare you.

Application form.

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FREE ONLINE COURSES IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION - UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE

Online Courses

The Academy's distance-learning programs bring relevant courses to the widest possible community of practitioners, students, and academics. Foreign language versions extend the Academy's online reach around the world. Electronic certificates will be sent upon successful completion of our courses, both the online and on-campus ones.

These interactive courses include case studies as well as numerous media clips culled from extensive interviews conducted with Institute trainers, other noted specialists, grassroots organizers, military professionals, and individuals who were personally affected by the conflicts.


Introduction to Conflict Analysis: Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of conflict analysis by illustrating analytical tools used, with reference to two extended case studies, the conflict in Kosovo and the genocide in Rwanda.
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Introduction to Negotiation and Conflict Management: Provides a thorough conceptual framework to help practitioners structure their efforts in negotiation and develop effective overall negotiating strategies, as well as keys to successful negotiation and practical steps to help you negotiate more effectively in real-world situations.
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Introduction to Interfaith Conflict Resolution: This course is designed to enhance the peacemaking capacities of individuals and faith-based organizations by focusing on objectives, methods, and best practices of interfaith dialogue, a form of religious peacemaking increasingly recognized for its relevance to 21st century conflict. For this course, CLICK HERE


SOURCE: http://www.usip.org/education-training/international/online-courses

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The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2012 - USA

“Her capacity to mix technical expertise and a relentless vision inspired, motivated and moved women to embrace technology instead of avoiding or ignoring it.”

Dr. Anita Borg (1949–2003)

Anita Borg believed that technology affects all aspects of our economic, political, social and personal lives. A technology rebel with a cause, in her life she fought tirelessly to ensure that technology’s impact would be a positive one. It was this vision that inspired Anita in 1997 to found the Institute for Women and Technology. Today this organization continues on her legacy and bears her name, The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (www.anitaborg.org).

Dr. Anita Borg

Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

In her honor, Google is proud to honor Anita's memory and support women in technology with the 2011 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. Google hopes to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders in the field.


Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 award for the 2011-2012 academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's academic background and demonstrated leadership. All scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to attend the Annual Google Scholars' Retreat in Mountain View, California in 2011.

You can hear from some of this year's Anita Borg Scholars on how receiving the scholarship has impacted them:


The Annual Google Scholars' Retreat at the Googleplex

We know how important a supportive peer network can be for a student's success. All Google scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, California for the 2011 Google Scholars' Retreat. The retreat will include workshops, speakers, panelists, breakout sessions and social activities scheduled over a 3-day period. Students will have the opportunity to explore the Googleplex and enjoy the San Francisco Bay Area as they get to know other talented computer science students from across the country.


Who can apply?

Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria to be eligible:

be a female student entering her senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2011-2012 academic year at a university in the United States;
be enrolled in Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time student for the 2011-2012 academic year;
maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in your current program.

Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply. Past applicants and finalists are also encouraged to re-apply. If you have any questions, please email anitaborgscholarship@google.com

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is a global program. If you are a student who will not be enrolled at a university in the United States for the 2011-2012 academic year, please visit the Google Scholarships Homepage to learn more about our scholarship opportunities for students around the world.

Visit the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for First Years homepage to learn more about our scholarship opportunity for high school seniors.

Application process

Please complete the online application. If you are a first time user, you will need to register; if you are already registered, simply login!

You will also be asked to submit electronic versions of your resume, essay responses, transcripts, and name and email of your referrers. Please scan your transcripts and enrollment confirmation into electronic format (PDF format preferred for all requested documents).

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, February 6, 2011.

Questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page (FAQ) or email us at anitaborgscholarship@google.com

SOURCE: http://www.google.com/anitaborg/us/

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Nanjing University Scholarship Master and PhD Program for International Students

Chinese Government Scholarship is a scholarship set up by the Chinese government to facilitate students and scholars from all over the world to conduct their study and research in Chinese universities. The scholarship aims to increase the mutual understanding and friendship between people of China and people from the rest of the world and to develop the communication and cooperation between China and the rest of the world in the field of Education, Technology, Culture and Economics.

Nanjing University is located in the heart of a historical city Nanjing. It is surrounded by a beautiful scenery, excellent environment and accessible transportation. The University is currently host to 23 schools and 65 departments offering 162 majors for master degrees and 93 PhD degrees. A master degree takes 3 years while a PhD degree takes 3 to 4 years. Nanjing University uses a credit system, acquiring the total number of credits for the degree and successfully passing the oral defense of the Graduation Paper for a student to graduate.

Term Of Scholarship: Scholarship will be tenable for three years and four years from the date of award for masters’ degree and PhD degree, respectively. One-year preparatory education in Chinese language prior to grantees’ study of his major will be provided with full scholarship benefits if deemed necessary.

Program Description:
This program offers international students the chance to delve into learning about China’s economy, philosophy, history, culture, education, the development of contemporary Chinese society, and other fields, as well as a comparative perspective to other countries.
The program will consist of three main focuses:

Chinese Philosophy and History,
Chinese Society and Economy,
Chinese Language, Culture, and Literature.

The program will have the benefits of traditional academic disciplines in addition to a variety of teaching methods including case studies, academic discussions, social practices, and research to foster students’ ability to analyze problems within different fields in China, and assist students with future work experience in China. Using China’s vast domestic resources, students will have hands-on research experience, investigating all aspects of China, including historical and cultural, social, economic, and contemporary issues.

Eligibility

Academic Background: Applicant must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree for master degree pursuer and a master degree or equivalent for PhD degree pursuer.
Chinese Language: Applicant must be willing to learn Chinese language, if applicable, and receive education in Chinese language.

Health: Applicant must be mentally and physically healthy.
Students currently studying in China are not applicable. Students who have been granted for other Chinese scholarship or funding（2012-2013） are not applicable.

Scholarship

Allowance: Grantee will be provided a monthly stipend of RMB 1,700 and RMB 2,000 for masters’ degree student and PhD degree student, respectively. School Fees: Fees for matriculation and tuition will be paid by the Chinese government. Health Insurance: A health insurance will be provided to the grantee by CSC for the entire duration of his/her scholarship. Accommodation: A free accommodation will be provided to a grantee in the International Dormitory of the University for the entire duration of the scholarship.

Application

Online application
After fill in the application form on-line (agency number for Nanjing University is 10284), applicant must click the “submit” button and print out application from the application system. After the on-line application is complete, applicants must submit the following documents to the Scholarship Coordinator (address below) by the required date. The submitted documents will not be returned.
1. Printed Applicationform with recent photograph
2. Certified true-copy of Academic transcript and Diploma of highest degree obtained (English Translation is need if transcript and diploma were in language other than Chinese and English)
3. Two recommendation letter from adviser/professor of the last school attended
4.Medical certificate
5.Printed “Code for International Scholarship Students of Nanjing University” with applicant’s signature
The above documents must be written in English. Any document written in any other language must be attached with an English or Chinese translation.

For Further Information, please Contact:
Mr JIANG Cheng
Institute for International Students
Rm. 518 Zengxianzilou, #18 Jinyin Street
Nanjing University, 210093, China
Tel: 0086 -25-83593616
Fax: 0086-25-83316747
E-mail: jiangcheng(at)nju.edu.cn

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In just two days, The Masquerade will ignite hope in Simon Youth Foundation students

The Masquerade 2009 event stage

One of the hottest tickets in Indianapolis, Ind., each fall, The Masquerade returns on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, to benefit Simon Youth Foundation and Pacers Foundation.

In the last decade, the annual gala has generated $6 million for the two foundations while building crucial awareness of the foundations' work with at-risk youth. As it relates to SYF, revenue from The Masquerade will benefit the national network of Simon Youth Academies and the Simon Youth Scholarships program.

Each year, The Masquerade honors a significant Indianapolis community leader, and in 2011, Rick Fuson, Chief Operating Officer of Pacers Sports and Entertainment will be recognized. You can learn more about Fuson's impact on Indianapolis and about The Masquerade 2011 to benefit SYF at the Inside Indiana Business website, where the event's official announcement was recently published.

The Masquerade's title sponsor is PNC Bank, and the event is generously supported by the following major sponsors: Merrill Lynch, Melvin Simon & Associates, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Simon Property Group, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP, Fifth Third Bank, Indianapolis Colts, Republic Services, St. Vincent Health, and White Lodging--Marriott Place Indianapolis.

It's a Turkey for Simon Youth Foundation after striking it big at three fundraising events in a row

Photo courtesy of www.sarahanna.com

Simon Youth Foundation has rolled up three major donations in October, 2011, from bowling tournaments and silent auctions hosted in three Simon Property Group regions over two weeks.

SPG is the Foundation's top corporate partner, and the company hosts Bowling for Education tourneys throughout the year. The back-to-back events in October, 2011, have raised a total of nearly $300,000 to support SYF's two major initiatives: Simon Youth Academies and Simon Youth Scholarships.

To raise funds, SPG malls that operate in a particular region compete to bring in the most sponsorship dollars for their region's bowling event. The friendly competition among malls culminates in an evening of fun on the lanes that is attended by hundreds of people, including representatives from the sponsor companies, members of the Simon malls teams, community leaders, and other supporters. A silent auction also is held in conjunction with the bowling tournaments.

We need to give a special shout out to SMS Holdings and Valor Security, which served as sponsors for all three of the regional Bowling for Education events mentioned in this post. Read below for more information about the individual regions' fundraising milestones.

SPG Mid-Atlantic Region
More than $74,500 was raised for SYF by the SPG Mid-Atlantic region through its Bowling for Education event, which was a 24 percent increase over its 2010 total.

SPG Atlanta Region
More than $105,200 was raised for SYF by the SPG Atlanta region through its Bowling for Education event. J.J. Morley and Dixie Electric sponsored the program with donations of $10,000. Other top sponsors that donated at the $5,000 level were Cannon Roofing, United Restoration, and Russell Landscape. The Atlanta Region photos are courtesy of www.sarahanna.com.



SPG New England Region
More than $115,100 was raised for SYF by the SPG New England region through its Bowling for Education event. A total of 111 sponsors generously donated to the effort, including Principal Building Services at $10,000, and D.F. Pray, Essex Newbury, Simplex Grinnell, and Whiting Turner at $5,000 each.

New internship is music to the ears of Simon Youth Foundation students

Josue Cortes has no background in any kind of engineering, but in just a few short days of working with an established music producer and DJ, Cortes can assemble and run a complicated sound board.

“I understand what all the components do, the roles they play, and I can hook up and operate the sound board on my own,” Cortes says.

Cortes is a senior-year student at the SimonYouth Academy at Hickory Hollow Mall in Nashville, Tenn., which is a non-traditional high school that operates in partnership between Simon Youth Foundation and the Metro Nashville Public Schools. He’s learned the art of using a sound board from Victor Chatman, a radio-mix DJ with a nationally syndicated show and a music producer and promoter who also runs Victor Chatman Studios.

Victor Chatman, right, and SYF students
working with a sound board

Throughout the fall semester of the 2011-2012 academic year, Chatman is mentoring Cortes and four other young men from the academy, offering lessons that go well beyond music. For their internship work, which consists of at least two one-hour sessions per week,  the students are receiving credits toward various courses as well as gaining much needed experience.

“The guys are doing well so far, and I’ve been trying to express the importance of them having good conduct in everything they do,” Chatman says.

Chatman was connected with the students because his studios also are located in the Hickory Hollow Mall.

“Simon Youth Foundation secures learning space for schools inside of malls, and that puts our students in a location where they are surrounded by successful businesses,” says Michael Flushman, the Principal at the academy. “It gives our school and teachers unique opportunities to connect the students with professional development and internship or job opportunities.”

Flushman says Chatman also produces marketing and promotional events for clients like Macy’s Corporation, the NFL, and the NBA. Flushman believes connecting his students with a successful entrepreneur ignites hope in the students for their future.

“Victor is offering our students real, life-changing experiences by exposing them to his business and showing them the dedication it takes to be successful,” Flushman says.

For Cortes the experience with Chatman is less about engineering a sound board than it is about engineering a bright future for himself.

“This is really helping me understand what it will take to achieve my plans for after high school,” Cortes says.

“This is going to be a win-win for us all as we spread this throughout the community,” Chatman says. “People will see the great things that are happening in and through the Simon Youth Academy at Hickory Hollow.”

UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN IN NORWAY - MASTERS & PhD SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH QUOTA SCHEME

Applicants for the Quota Scheme

The Quota Scheme is a funding scheme offered by the Norwegian Government to students from certain developing countries, countries in Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.

At the moment the University of Bergen has 154 study places financed by this scheme. The number of applicants exceeds, by far, the number of new students that are granted admission each year.

Only students at Master and doctoral levels will be financed by the Quota Scheme.

Nationality
Applicants from certain developing countries, countries in Central and Eastern Europe are eligible for funding.

Priority
Only applicants who are affiliated with institutions with a formal, active collaboration agreement with the University of Bergen will be considered for admission.
Currently, the University of Bergen has formal collaboration agreements with the following institutions: Collaborating Institutions

Special conditions
As a general rule applicants must have resided in their home country for at least one year prior to the intended study period in Norway.

Applicants residing in Norway can apply if they have been financed by a Norwegian state scholarship or research grant, and if they have not been in Norway for more than two years when the programme starts.

Academic requirements
Applicants must normally have obtained an undergraduate degree or Bachelor's degree of 4 years' duration, or have an equivalent educational background. For information regarding equivalency, see country list.

The degree must include courses equalling at least 1.5 years of full-time studies in a subject relevant to that of the programme applied for.

Admission is extremely competative, applicants should have excellent academic records. Minimum 2 nd Class, Upper Division/B or the equivalent is normally required in order to be considered for admission.

Requirements to documentation
All copies must be certified (stamped, signed and dated) by the issuing institution or by a Notary Public. If the original language of your documents is not English or a Scandinavian language, officially certified copies of the translation must accompany certified copies of your documents in original language.

Please note that some Master's degree programmes may have additional admission requirements specific to their programme. Please refer to the website of each programme for more information.
English language proficiency
Documented proficiency in English is required for admission.

Master's degree programmes
The University of Bergen has established a number of 2-year Master's degree programmes taught in English and only candidates admitted to these programmes are eligible for financial support by the Quota Scheme.

Please note that some programmmes are not offered every year.
New students are admitted every second year to the programmes in Health Promotion and Anthropology of Development (2012, 2014, etc) and Gender and Development (2011, 2013, etc).
Please note that subjects NOT offered at the University of Bergen include:

Agriculture
Architecture
Business Administration and Accounting
Veterinary Science
Law studies: The Faculty of Law deals predominantly with the Norwegian legal system, and the professional degree is intended to train lawyers to work in Norway. Law studies require a very good command of the Norwegian language.

Doctoral programmes
Students admitted to a Master's degree programme may qualify for admission to doctoral studies during or upon completion of their master programme. Only rarely are candidates admitted directly to a doctoral degree on the basis of a non-Norwegian degree unless they have an established agreement with the relevant department and have submitted an approved thesis proposal as the major part of the application.

Submit the online application form

The online application form is available on our website from
3 October to 1 December.

Online application form

Once you submit the online application form, you will receive an application receipt by e-mail which must be printed, signed, and returned within the deadline with the required documents. Please read ALL the information in the application receipt before you return it to our office.

Submit the required documents
Applicants complete their application by posting the required documents as soon as possible and not later than 15 December (postmarked by 15 December):

1. Application receipt (signed by applicant)
2. Secondary School certificate
3. Transcript of records (an official statement listing courses/subjects you have completed at your university)
4. University degree certificate(s)/diploma(s)
5. Documentation of English language proficiency
6. Relevant work experience (if applicable)
7. Personal statement (your motivation for applying)
8. Recommendation letter(s)/references (personal statement from academic adviser/employer or equivalent)
9. Copy of your passport showing full name, date of birth, and photograph

Specific requirements for the programme(s) applied for (some Master's programmes may have additional admission requirements specific to their programme)

Insufficient information/documentation
Please note that you will not be considered for admission if:
You have not given sufficient information as to your academic background
Your application is not postmarked by the given deadline
We do not accept scanned documents. All documents, including the application receipt, should be sent by regular post. All copies must be certified (stamped, signed and dated) by the issuing institution or by a Notary Public.

Please note: If you are also applying for a Master's Degree Programme as a self-financed student, you should send both application receipts together with only one copy of the required/supporting documents.

Application Period
3 October to 1 December
Applicants submit the online application form by 1 December.
Applicants submit the required application documents to Student Services by post by 15 December.

Application registration and processing
1 December to 1 February
Student Services registers the applications.
Student Services processes applications for formal requirements
Please note that we do not have the capacity to confirm receipt of your application until they have been registered. We will not reply to e-mails regarding the receipt of the applications in this period.

By the middle of February
All applicants will receive an e-mail confirming the receipt of their application.
1 February to 1 April
Processing of formally qualified applications by the admission committee at Faculty level.

Offer of Admission

By the middle of April
Student Services e-mails and sends Letters of Acceptance to accepted applicants.
All applicants who are not offered admission will be informed by e-mail at the end of April.

Acceptance of the Offer of Admission
By 1 May
Accepted applicants return the form “Declaration - Confirmation of Acceptance” by fax (+47 55 58 90 25) or e-mail (quota@uib.no) to accept the offer of admission.

Preparation for Your Stay
As soon as possible and by 1 June
Apply for a Residence Permit

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PhD degree with Quota funding - UNIVERSITY OF OSLO (NORWAY)

Applicants to doctoral programmes may also be considered for Quota Scheme funding. Admission is extremely competitive, and only excellent applicants who have already established close links to a potential supervisor and relevant department at the University of Oslo will be considered.

The application procedure for PhD studies with Quota funding is twofold:

1. Applicants must send their research proposal and application for admission to doctoral studies to the relevant faculty at the University of Oslo.

2. Applicants must submit their application for Quota funding to the International Education Office.


How to apply for Quota funding:

Submit the online Quota application form

Attestation form and required supporting documents
Quota Scheme funding for doctoral programmes covers living expenses only and NOT research costs. Successful candidates for Quota funding will therefore usually have secured research funding from elsewhere, possibly in collaboration with their proposed supervisor(s)/department.

Preference is given to applicants who are involved in joint research programmes between the University of Oslo and the home university.

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International PhD Program in Biological Sciences, Germany

Deadline: 15 November 2011
Open to: Applicants must hold or expect to hold a Diplom or M.Sc. degree or a comparable degree from a minimum 4-year undergraduate program with a specialization in the biological sciences
Scholarship: PhD students are generally funded by scholarships from the Max-Planck-Society.Year 1: 1303 €,Year 2: 1403 €,Year 3: 1468 €.

Description
The aim of the International PhD Program of the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology and the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory is to develop the minds and skills of promising young scientists by providing outstanding interdisciplinary training in cutting-edge biological research. The PhD program is open to highly qualified students from Germany and any other country. Complementing their scientific research, PhD students are required to attend courses offered on the Max Planck Campus and at the University of Tübingen, participate in research seminars and present their research findings at internal symposia.

The program offers cutting edge training in:

Bioinformatics,
Structural Biology,
Plant & Animal Development,
Molecular & Cellular Biology/ Biochemistry,
Developmental & Quantitative Genetics,
Evolutionary Biology & Ecological Genetics.

Financial Considerations:
Most PhD students receive a stipend to cover living expenses from the Max-Planck-Society. The University of Tübingen charges only minimal fees, while no tuition or fees are charged by the Max-Plank-Institutes or the Friedrich-Miescher-Laboratory.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for a three-day period of interviews and information exchange. Travel expenses are reimbursed and free accommodation is provided.
They consider the following countries as “European countries”: countries belonging to the European Union, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.

Eligibility
Applicants must hold or expect to hold a Diplom or M.Sc. degree or a comparable degree from a minimum 4-year undergraduate program with a specialization in the biological sciences.
Outstanding B.Sc students in the biological sciences graduating within the top 10% of their class can also be admitted to the program, provided they are able to show independent research experience.

All degrees must be received before starting research as our institutes and within 6 months of the interview.

The program language is English. You will need to provide evidence that you are comfortable communicating in written and oral English. Graduate Record Examinations – Their GRE Institution Code is 4791. In general, successful applicants have scored above 500 on the verbal test and above 700 on the quantitative test.

Scholarship
Within one week og arriving in Tübingen, you are required to register at the city office. You will receive a registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung). Next, you will visit the Foreigners’ Office (Ausländerbehörde) located in the same building, to apply for a Residency Permit (Aufenthaltsgenehmigung). During your first visit, you will be handed forms and be given another appointment to present several documents:

the copy of the registration certificate;
documentation of your health insurance (see also ’5. Health Insurance’);
copy of your PhD contract with MPI or FML;
a passport photo.
For the first days or weeks you can stay in one of the Max Planck Guest House rooms. You are required to have health insurance coverage for the duration of your stay in Germany.It is necessary to open a regular account – Girokonto – at a local or online bank. You can take part in the German lessons offered at our institute, in which case you have to pay 30% of the fees and the rest is paid for by the MPI.
PhD students are generally funded by scholarships from the Max-Planck-Society. Scholarships are initially awarded for a period of two years and commonly extended for up to two more years. Students are also encouraged to apply for scholarships from other funding agencies. Monthly Scholarship Rate:
Year 1: 1303 €
Year 2: 1403 €
Year 3: 1468 €
The MPI for Developmental Biology and the FML do not charge tuition and fees. The University of Tübingen charges a fee of approximately 110 € per semester for enrolled PhD students.

How to apply?
Applicants must register online. All application materials, including reference forms, must be received by the PhD Program Office by the application deadline. Completed applications will be reviewed by a committee of group leaders. Short-listed candidates will be invited for a three-day period of interviews and information exchange. Travel expenses are reimbursed and free accommodation is provided. PhD Students must start their research within 6 months of receiving the offer.
They require scanned versions of the following certificates:

high school diploma,
university degree certficates,
translation of your university degree certificate if original is not in English, German, French or Spanish,
transcript of records: official list of coursework including grades,
General GRE score,
other major certificates.

All documents must be merged into one pdf-file not exceeding 20MB.

On your application you will be asked to enter the names of two referees. It is advisable to select referees that know you personally and are willing and able to write a description of your academic performance. Referees should be professionally established at the level of independent investigator, principal scientist, group leader, lecturer or above.

Application package http://phd.eb.tuebingen.mpg.de/phd-applicants/application/downloads.html

The Official Website http://phd.eb.tuebingen.mpg.de/


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International Doctoral Fellowship Program in Informatics, Kyoto University

International Doctoral Program In Informatics Graduate School Of Informatics, Kyoto University 2012

Study Subject(s):Informatics
Course Level:Doctoral
Scholarship Provider: The Japanese Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:
(1) Eligibility: Applicant must be from a country with which Japan has official diplomatic relations, and must be currently studying/working outside of Japan. Those who are currently staying in Japan are not eligible for this program.
(2) Age: Applicant must be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2012.
(3) Academic qualifications: Applicant must satisfy one of the following conditions by the end of September 2012.
i. Holds a master’s level degree.
ii. Has completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country and subsequently spent at least two years conducting research in a university, research institute, or other such facility, and is recognized through research achievements as having scholastic ability on a par with or higher than that of a person who has completed a master’s degree at a graduate school in Japan.
iii. Is recognized by the school, on the basis of individual screening of application, as having scholastic ability on a par with or higher than that of a person with a master’s degree, and is at least 24 years of age.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) offers a 2012 scholarship for admitted Ph.D. course students who wish to engage in research on Informatics, mainly in English, at the Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University. The Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University, consists of the following departments: • Intelligence Science and Technology • Social Informatics • Applied Analysis and Complex Dynamical Systems • Applied Mathematics and Physics • Systems Science • Communications and Computer Engineering

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: January 6, 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application


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UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers' Fellowships Programme (UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme)

INTRODUCTION

UNESCO designed the project “UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme” (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme) in the framework of the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the Capacity-Building of Human Resources which was established in November 2000 by the Government of Japan to enable UNESCO to give impetus to research in four areas under UNESCO’s Priority Programme Areas.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme) funded under the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the capacity-building of Human Resources will aim, in particular, to impact on capacity-building and research activities in the following areas: Environment (with particular attention to Water Sciences); Intercultural Dialogue; Information and Communication Technologies; and Peaceful conflict resolution. No other research topics will be considered.

Guidelines:
» Eligibility
» Conditions for Application
» Application Procedures
» Facilities Offered
» Selection of Beneficiaries
» List of Invited Member States to Submit Applications
» UNESCO Fellowships Application Form

Closing date for receipt of applications: 13 January 2012


ELIGIBILITY

Applicants, a maximum of TWO from each applying National Commission, must meet the following general criteria:

1. Candidates under this Programme must be post-graduate researchers, already holding either an M.A. or M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) and wishing to pursue research work abroad (preferably in their own region) with a view to enhancing knowledge in one of the four specific fields mentioned in paragraph D.1 below. Thus, those who are in the process of completing their Master’s degree must have completed it PRIOR to taking up their Fellowship.

2. Candidates must be persons of high intellectual promise who may be expected to make significant contributions to their country on return.

3. Candidates must be no more than 40 years of age. Thus, applicants born before 1 January 1972 will not be considered under the Programme.

4. The selected Fellow must carry out the research under the auspices of an academic supervisor in a host institution. Confirmation of acceptance from the academic supervisor is imperative.

5. Priority attention will be given to:

* Women candidatures
* Candidates from least developed countries (LDCs)
* Palestinian researchers

6. Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study/research.

7. Applicants must be in good health (both physically and mentally).

CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION

1. Domains of research:
» Environment (with particular emphasis on Water Sciences, Water Issues, Climate Change, Engineering Capacity Building in the Developing World)
» Intercultural Dialogue
» Information and Communication Technologies
» Peaceful Conflicts Resolution


2. Duration of proposed research:
minimum: 3 months
maximum: 9 months
3. Closing date for receipt of applications: 13 January 2012

4. Possible date of commencing research: Any time from September 2012 onwards

5. Deadline for termination of research: end of December 2013

6. Place of study: In one or two countries abroad

It should be understood that at the end of the Fellowship, the beneficiary must agree to return to his/her home country so that knowledge acquired may be put to good use in local research and training programmes.

7. Study arrangements:

Research must be carried out under the auspices of an academic supervisor in a host institution

8. Application Procedures:

All applications must be submitted with the required documentation on the UNESCO Fellowship Application Form. Each Member State may nominate a maximum of two (2) candidates. It is the National Commission’s responsibility to select the two candidates whose applications it wishes to submit to UNESCO. The application(s) should reach the Section of Participation Programme and Fellowships, UNESCO, 7, Place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP before 13 January 2012 midnight and an advance copy may be sent by fax to: 33.1.45.68.55.03.

The application must include the following attachments:

(i) The UNESCO Fellowship application form duly completed in duplicate. Two recent photographs (obligatory) should be included with the form.

(ii) Certified copies of degrees or diplomas (including transcript of grades) in duplicate. Proof of having obtained a Master’s Degree must be included.

(iii) A letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the candidate’s work.

(iv) A host institute’s letter of acceptance (i.e. the institute that has accepted the candidate for work should she/he be selected for a Fellowship). This letter of acceptance must indicate that the host institute confirms its willingness to provide the relevant research facilities required by the candidate in the chosen field of specialization.

(v) The certificate of language proficiency (on the UNESCO form) duly completed in duplicate for the language of the country of study (should this be different from the candidate’s mother tongue) issued by an official authority.

(vi) A detailed description, one to two page(s) (maximum), in either English or French, of the research work for which the candidature is being put forward. The research proposal should cover the following points:
• Why? The concrete nature of the proposed project’s contribution to the fields listed in paragraph D.1 above; its innovative, original aspects; and the scope and purpose of the research project. The candidate should demonstrate the reasons the theoretical and practical knowledge or training acquired at the host institution would be beneficial to her/his on-going research project.

• What? The expected results or impact of the research project being undertaken.

• How? Describe the proposed arrangements for conducting the research.

• Where? The proposed country where research will be undertaken (one to two countries maximum) and the name and address of the host institute.

• When? The timeframe explicitly stating the proposed starting date and the suggested duration of research which should be of three months minimum and nine months maximum.

• How much? A detailed budget estimate indicating the resources required for the candidate to undertake the proposed research. The amount should be determined according to the proposed duration and place of research (between US$6,000 to US$10,000). The amount should not exceed US$10,000. All figures must be shown in US dollars and must be included on a separate page. The amount indicated should cover, exclusively, the international or domestic travel costs for the approved itinerary and personal subsistence abroad, etc. (The object of this Programme is to provide research fellowships so it is considered that in most cases tuition fees will not apply). Applicants should be realistic in compiling their proposed budgets, and consider that an average of US$1,000/US$1,800 per month for accommodation and meals (including local transportation and incidentals) should not be exceeded. Applications where funds requested are judged to be excessive in relation to the objectives and importance of the project are likely to be considered for a smaller grant.

(Note: The following costs are not eligible: computer or equipment purchases; publication costs; attendance at conferences, unless a case can be made that such attendance is an integral part of the research and would make a direct and significant contribution to the outcome of the development of the research project.)

UNESCO and Japan attach the greatest importance to originality and quality. Consideration will be given only to well-planned research proposals which demonstrate innovation, imagination and relevance, and which promise to contribute to knowledge in the four specific areas mentioned in paragraph D.1 above.

Files which are incomplete or which are received after the deadline for application, as well as applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above, will not be taken into consideration.


FACILITIES OFFERED BY UNESCO/JAPAN

The Fellowships financed by Japan and administered by UNESCO will consist of the following:

• A maximum amount between US$6,000 to US$10,000 will be awarded to selected candidates. The amount, to be paid in two or three instalments, is intended to cover research costs only, and will not be negotiable.

• No other costs will be considered and grants will be neither extended nor renewed.


SELECTION OF BENEFICIARIES

A Selection Committee made up of experts in the four areas listed above will make recommendations for the final decision of the Director-General of UNESCO. Applications will be judged on the basis of the merit of each application and of its pertinence to the UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme

Selected candidates will receive a Letter of Award.

Candidates who have not been informed of their selection by 1 September 2012 should consider that their applications have not been approved in the selection process.

DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN UNDER THIS PROGRAMME

Once the Fellowship has expired, the beneficiaries will be encouraged to disseminate the results of their research. No prior approval of UNESCO will be required for publication of a scholarly paper resulting from research done while benefiting from the UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme. However, the Fellow will be asked to acknowledge UNESCO, UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme and the Government of Japan in their paper as having provided support for the Fellowship and the Fellow will be required to send a copy of the report and/or printed article to the Organization for information. It should be emphasized that UNESCO has no obligation to publish the scholarly papers and no allowance will be provided for that purpose.

Selected beneficiaries will be required to submit an interim and a final report describing the results of the research undertaken. Fellows will be required to send UNESCO a one-page summary with their report that will be reproduced later in a leaflet and disseminated widely by UNESCO.



INVITED COUNTRIES TO SUBMIT CANDIDATURES
* Least Developed Country

AFRICA

•Angola* •Benin* •Botswana •Burkina Faso* •Burundi* •Cameroon •Cape Verde •Central African Republic* •Chad* •Comoros* •Congo •Côte d’Ivoire •Democratic Republic of the Congo* •Djibouti* •Equatorial Guinea* •Eritrea* •Ethiopia* •Gabon •Gambia* •Ghana •Guinea* •Guinea-Bissau* •Kenya •Lesotho* •Liberia* •Madagascar* •Malawi* •Mali* •Mauritius •Mozambique* •Namibia •Niger* •Nigeria •Rwanda* •Sao Tome and Principe* •Senegal* •Sierra Leone* •Somalia* •South Africa •Swaziland •Togo* •Uganda* •United Republic of Tanzania* •Zambia* •Zimbabdwe



ARAB STATES

•Algeria •Egypt •Iraq •Jordan •Lebanon •Mauritania* •Morocco •Sudan* •Syrian Arab Republic •Tunisia •Yemen*



ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

•Afghanistan* •Bangladesh* •Bhutan* •Cambodia* •China •Cook Islands •Federal States of Micronesia •Fiji •India •Indonesia •Iran (Islamic Republic of) •Kazakhstan •Kiribati* •Kyrgyzstan •Lao People's Democratic Republic* •Malaysia •Maldives* •Marshall Islands •Mongolia •Myanmar* •Nauru •Nepal* •Nieu •Pakistan •Palau •Papua New Guinea •Philippines •Samoa* •Solomon Islands* •Sri Lanka •Tajikistan •Thailand •Timor-Leste* •Tonga •Turkmenistan •Tuvalu* •Uzbekistan •Vanuatu* •Viet Nam


LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

•Argentina •Belize •Bolivia •Brazil •Chile •Colombia •Costa Rica •Cuba •Dominica •Dominican Republic •Ecuador •El Sarvador •Grenada •Guatemala •Guyana •Haiti* •Honduras •Jamaica •Mexico •Nicaragua •Panama •Paraguay •Peru •Saint Kitts and Nevis •Saint Lucia •Saint Vincent and the Grenadines •Suriname •Uruguay •Venezuela


EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA

•Albania •Armenia •Azerbaijan •Belarus •Bosnia and Herzegovina •Croatia •Georgia •Republic of Moldova •The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia •Montenegro •Serbia •Turkey •Ukraine


ASSOCIATE MEMBER STATE

•Tokelu


OTHER TERRITORIES

•Palestinian Authority

Project Document UNESCO_Japan-Obuchi - Letter of announcement 2012 cycle English.pdf
Announcement date 07 Jun 2011
Deadline for applications
13 Jan 2012

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Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for European Doctorate in Law and Economics (EDLE)

Description

The importance of Law and Economics within modern legal scholarship continues to expand. Today, Law and Economics has become an important part of the legal curriculum in most American and many European law schools. However, in Europe, there has, until now, been a clear lack of a structured programme in the economic analysis of law on the doctoral level. European Doctorate in Law and Economics (EDLE) is an excellence programme sponsored by the European Commission under the Erasmus Mundus scheme.

It offers the unique opportunity to study Law and Economics on a PhD-level in (at least) three different countries. The programme prepares economists and lawyers of high promise for an academic career in a research field of growing importance or for responsible positions in government, research organizations and international consulting groups. Three of the leading European universities in the area of Law and Economics, the Universities of Bologna, Hamburg and Rotterdam, have established a joint Doctoral programme especially tailored to provide doctoral students with systematic and methodical training in the economic analysis of law.

The EDLE presents an attractive option for both economists and lawyers. There can be little doubt that legal thinking can benefit strongly from economic reasoning. At the same time, a deep understanding of economic issues cannot occur in ignorance of the legal and institutional background in which the problem at hand is embedded. The study of Law and Economics assists scholars from both backgrounds in integrating these perspectives.

Scholarship
Conditional on the approval of the European Commission, for the academic year 2011-2012, the following scholarships are offered:
9 scholarships by the European Commission under the Erasmus Mundus scheme (5 for Category A applicants, 1 for Western Balkans applicants, 3 for Category B applicants),
6 by the partner universities (University of Bologna, Hamburg Institute of Law and Economics, Rotterdam Institute of Law and Economics).
Additional scholarships may become available at a later stage.

Mundus Category A scholarships are reserved to applicants who: i) do not come from an “EU-area” country (EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland); and ii) are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for a period equal or longer than a total of 12 months over the last five years in “EU-area” countries. This rule does not apply to non “EU-area” candidates who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship in order to follow an Erasmus Mundus Master Programme.

Western Balkans applicants (from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia) apply for a specific position, under the same conditions of Cat. A applicants.

Mundus Category B scholarships are reserved to applicants who do not fulfil the Category A criteria defined above.
Mundus scholarships provide a gross contribution of Euro 33,600 per year, for 3 years. This roughly amounts to a net income of Euro 1,600 per month.
On top of the monthly salary, Mundus scholars benefit from a fixed contribution to the travel, installation and any other types of costs for a maximum of Euro 7,500 (Cat. A) or Euro 3,000 (Cat B.).

The scholarships offered by the Erasmus University of Rotterdam provide a gross income of approx. Euro 25,000 per year, for 4 years (net income of about Euro 1,400 per month); those offered by the University of Bologna approx. Euro 13,638.47 (gross) per year for 3 years (net income of about Euro 1,038.61), with an additional 50% increase for the periods of research spent abroad (up to 18 months total). The scholarships offered by the University of Hamburg amounts to approx. Euro 13,200 per year for 3 years (net monthly amount Euro 930 after insurance deduction).

Applicants for the Mundus scholarships can only apply to a maximum of 3 Mundus programmes throughout (Master or Doctorates). For the Academic Year 2012/2013 tuition fees amount to Euro 3,600 per year. The scholarships listed above also cover the tuition fees.

Eligibility
Admission to the programme is open to applicants with a diploma or a bachelor and master degree in law or economics, or a comparable university degree (second cycle qualification) required by the partner universities for admission to doctoral studies.
EDLE is a structured programme in the economic analysis of law on a doctoral level. Therefore, a thorough previous knowledge in the field of law and economics is required, as well as basic knowledge of microeconomics and calculus. If you lack specific knowledge on the economic analysis of law, you should consider applying for the EMLE programme (to find more about this programme, please click here), where this knowledge can be acquired.

How to apply?
Applications are submitted online (to apply online, please click here (however, the online application will be available since 1 November 2011))and must include the following documents:

1. CV with information on academic, professional and other education (Europass model),

2. official transcripts of previous degrees (in English),
3. two reference letters,
4. a letter of motivation with a prospective research proposal and,
5. a certificate of English proficiency (FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC, British Chamber of Commerce, Trinity College, TOEFL, IELTS) in case the applicant’s native language is not English. Applicants who have attended, for a period of at least 6 months, to university courses held in English do not need to submit the certificate,
6. academic work, if available (at most two papers),
7. copy of valid ID.

The deadline for applications is 9th January 2012 (CET) for all applicants. Applications can only be submitted online.

Applicants will be selected on the basis of their academic merit and their capability of carrying out high-level scientific research activity in the field of the economic analysis of law, and in compliance with Mundus regulations. Good knowledge of English is a prerequisite.

Contacts
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Shuela Subrizi or Ms. Lisa Verniti
University of Bologna
School of Economics
Piazza Scaravilli 2
40126 Bologna (Italy)
Tel.: +39-051-208-8550
E-mail: dse.edle@unibo.it

SOURCE: http://www.emle.org/_EMLE_Main_rubric/index.php?rubric=Home

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SWITZERLAND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TANZANIANS 2012/2013

Scholarships 2012/2013

Switzerland is offering a limited number of university scholarships to Tanzanian students for the academic year 2012/2013 for studies at one of Switzerland's 10 Universities and 2 Federal Institutes of Technology. The documents for the application are available for download:

Application guidelines
Application form
Medical certificate

The university scholarships are intended for post-graduate students only, with as special emphasis put on Research Fellowships. Applicants who already hold a Master degree and wish to undertake a second (or 3rd) Master degree are not considered a priority for the Swiss Government Scholarships. Multiplying the Master degrees will not be encouraged by the Federal Commission for Scholarships (FCS). Besides, please be aware that for Master programs, the FCS does not pay for Master tuition fees.

Candidates should not be older than 35 years (i.e. born after 1 January 1977)

Before applying, you must find out whether your planned study program or research project can be carried out at the university concerned. For Research fellowships, the applicant must contact a Professor in Switzerland willing to supervise his research project. A copy of this contact must imperatively be part of the application package. Should this contact not be made, the Swiss Embassy will reject the candidature. For Master programs, the applicant must, at the same time he applies for the Swiss Government Scholarship, apply for the chosen Master program. The two procedures are separate ones and the applicant must undertake both procedures.

For Master programs, the applicant has to be proficient in the teaching language in order to be eligible for a Swiss Government Scholarship and must provide the relevant language certificate with the application package. If the teaching language at your chosen university in Switzerland is English, and you have completed your bachelor cursus in English, a letter from the university confirming this will be sufficient.

It is essential that you fill in the application forms electronically and print them out to attach to your file. Forms filled in by hand will not be accepted.

Each application form and all the annexed documents required have to be sent in triplicate in the given order (see p. 12 of Application Guidelines). The complete application files should be submitted to the Embassy not later than 29 December 2011.

All documents which are not in English, German or French must be accompanied by certified translations in one of these 3 languages.


Important: Please carefully read the Application guidelines. These guidelines outline all the important information and requirements to prepare a good application.

Applications will not be taken into consideration if they are in one of the following situations:

The application is incomplete, does not respect the guidelines or is badly prepared
The applicant is older than 35 (born prior to 1.1.1977)

Applications for 2 or more Universities. Applicants must apply for only 1 University

The applicant is already attending the first year of a Master Program in one of the Swiss Universities. Students already embarked in a Master program in one of the Swiss Universities are not eligible for a Swiss Government Scholarship.

Language certificate (or letter from the university confirming proficiency in English) is missing
The applicant is required to attend a complementary program or to catch up ECTS credits in order to comply with the University requirements

For more specific information, kindly consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in the section on the right.

SOURCE: http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/afri/vtza/tanemb/schol.html

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