International Call For Student Applications: MSc EF Erasmus Mundus (2009-2011)
International call for student applications: MSc EF Erasmus Mundus (2009-2011)
Description : Dear all, The new call for student applications of the international double-degree Master of Science in European Forestry Erasmus Mundus (2009-2011) has been announced. The applications form qualified students are accepted from now. The deadline for the application is 31st December 2008. Selection decision will be made in March 2009, and the selected students will start the MSc EF course 2009-2011 at the end of August 2009. Please find the link below about the call. You can also find the information the in MScEF webpage. International call for student applications: MSc EF Erasmus Mundus (2009-2011) http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef/applicants/Files/Call%20for%20applications%20MScEF%20(2009-2011) MScEF poster http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef/introduction/Files/Poster%20MScEF%20A3%20Oct%202008.pdfIn the MScEF homepage, you can also read about the employability of the MSc European Forestry graduates, the scholarship schemes, the application procedure, and other details of the course. Please kindly forward this information to whoever you think might be interested (minimum requirements are a BSc in forestry or related sciences, and fluent level of English; the call is open for all eligible students no matter their university or country of origin). Best regards! Surya B Magar
Homepage : MSc European Forestry http://gis.joensuu.fi/mscef/
Category : Scholarship for MSc EF
Contact address : MAGAR, Surya Bahadur Project Coordinator MScEF, University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences P.O. Box 111, FI-80101, Finland
Keywords : MSc EF, MSc Forestry, Scholarship, Europe, Study, Third country
Name : MAGAR, Surya Bahadur
Email : surya.magar@joensuu.fi
SOURCE: http://scholarship-positions.com/international-call-for-student-applications-msc-ef-erasmus-mundus-2009-2011/2008/11/12/
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Thursday, 6 November 2008
OPEC SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2009/10
OFID (OPEN FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)Scholarship Award 2009/10
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2009/10. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. The winner of the OFID Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000 The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2009/10.
Eligibility Criteria:
Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund
Required documents:
Eligible Countries
I.Eligibility
To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria: :
Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September 2009, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries)
Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
PLEASE NOTE: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:
1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.
2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
4. Please note that only the winner will be notified.
5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
6. Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than March 31, 2009.
Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship@ofid.org
II.Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund
The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.
2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.
3. Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.
III.Required documents
1. A completed on-line application form.
2. A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
3. A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
4. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
5. A short essay – of about 250 words in English – giving reasons for applying for OFID’s scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
6. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university.
IV. Eligible Countries
* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States, nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa :
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d`lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East:
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Korea DR, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean:
Antigua Barbuda , Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, , Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Europe :
Albania , Bosnia Herzegovina
APPLY ONLINE
SOURCE
http://www.ofid.org/Scholarship_Default/ScholarshipApplication2009.aspx
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2009/10. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. The winner of the OFID Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000 The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2009/10.
Eligibility Criteria:
Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund
Required documents:
Eligible Countries
I.Eligibility
To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria: :
Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September 2009, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries)
Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
PLEASE NOTE: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process:
1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.
2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party.
3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.
4. Please note that only the winner will be notified.
5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.
6. Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below. All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than March 31, 2009.
Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship@ofid.org
II.Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund
The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.
2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.
3. Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.
III.Required documents
1. A completed on-line application form.
2. A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
3. A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
4. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
5. A short essay – of about 250 words in English – giving reasons for applying for OFID’s scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
6. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university.
IV. Eligible Countries
* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States, nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa :
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d`lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East:
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Korea DR, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean:
Antigua Barbuda , Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, , Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Europe :
Albania , Bosnia Herzegovina
APPLY ONLINE
SOURCE
http://www.ofid.org/Scholarship_Default/ScholarshipApplication2009.aspx
AFRICAN JOURNALISTS TO WORK IN GERMANY-2009
Fellowship invites African journalists to work in Germany
Posted on: 17/10/2008 Fellowships and Awards, International Experience Deadline: 31/01/2009 Region: Sub-Saharan Africa Southern African journalists have the chance to compete for the Southern African-German Journalists‘ Bursary to work for two months in a media outlet in Germany. Applications will be accepted from December 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009.
The program, sponsored by the International Journalists’ Programmes, seeks to foster relations between Africa and Germany, as it enables young journalists to gain valuable insights into Germany. Participants experience the day-to-day journalism of their host newsroom while also researching stories for their home media.
Candidates must work for a media organization, be between 25 and 35 years old, fluent in English and come from the eligible countries: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. German is not mandatory.
The fellowship 2009 begins in May with an introductory conference for all delegates, followed by the journalism internship. Applicants must submit their preferences for the newspaper, radio or TV station or news agency where they would like to work in Germany.
Participants will receive a fixed payment of EU€3,000 (about US$4,035) to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses.
For information on how to apply, visit http://www.ijp.org/southernafrica.html?&L=1 or
contact Marco Vollmar at vollmar@ijp.org
SOURCE
http://scholarship-positions.com/fellowship-for-african-journalists-to-work-in-germany/2008/11/06/
Posted on: 17/10/2008 Fellowships and Awards, International Experience Deadline: 31/01/2009 Region: Sub-Saharan Africa Southern African journalists have the chance to compete for the Southern African-German Journalists‘ Bursary to work for two months in a media outlet in Germany. Applications will be accepted from December 1, 2008 to January 31, 2009.
The program, sponsored by the International Journalists’ Programmes, seeks to foster relations between Africa and Germany, as it enables young journalists to gain valuable insights into Germany. Participants experience the day-to-day journalism of their host newsroom while also researching stories for their home media.
Candidates must work for a media organization, be between 25 and 35 years old, fluent in English and come from the eligible countries: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. German is not mandatory.
The fellowship 2009 begins in May with an introductory conference for all delegates, followed by the journalism internship. Applicants must submit their preferences for the newspaper, radio or TV station or news agency where they would like to work in Germany.
Participants will receive a fixed payment of EU€3,000 (about US$4,035) to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses.
For information on how to apply, visit http://www.ijp.org/southernafrica.html?&L=1 or
contact Marco Vollmar at vollmar@ijp.org
SOURCE
http://scholarship-positions.com/fellowship-for-african-journalists-to-work-in-germany/2008/11/06/
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
UK - CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS (Apply Now)
Chevening Scholarships
A prestigious award to fund your UK postgraduate studies
Are you:
a talented graduate, with at least an Upper Second degree?
a young professional in early to mid career?
a future leader?
between 25-39 years old and a Tanzanian citizen?
Do you:
have at least 3 years relevant work experience?
want to make a difference to your country?
want to study for a Masters degree in the UK?
have good English language skills (minimum IELTS of 6.5)?
want help with funding your studies?
If you answer “YES” to all of the above then a British Chevening Scholarship could be right for you.
Funded by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and administered by the British Council, the Chevening scheme operates in over 150 countries and annually provides funding for over 2,300 postgraduate students world-wide.
The aim of the Chevening Scholarships scheme is to bring to the UK future leaders, decision-makers and opinion-formers for a period of postgraduate study at a formative stage of their careers. A Chevening scholarship gives you the chance to experience a world-renowned educational system, taste UK life, and meet other Chevening scholars, and more. Once you become a Chevening scholar, you will discover many opportunities to develop your career and become a future leader in your field.
How do you apply?
Note that all applications must be made using our new online procedure. Paper applications will NOT be accepted.
To apply, go to our new online Chevening application site and follow the instructions. At the beginning of the process you will be asked to create a log-in name and password. You will then complete a Chevening application form online. The system allows partial completion of an application so that you can return to complete the form. When all pages of the application have been completed you should submit your application as instructed. From this point forward you will no longer be able to log in - your log-in and password will be deleted.
Note that applicants who have already secured places on Masters courses at specific UK Higher Education Institutions will be given preference.
The deadline for applications for the 2009/10 academic year is 31 December 2008. We will contact you in February 2009 if you are shortlisted for a scholarship interview. Interviews will be held in Dar es Salaam in March/April 2009.
SOURCE
http://www.britishcouncil.org/tanzania-education-funding-chevening.htm
A prestigious award to fund your UK postgraduate studies
Are you:
a talented graduate, with at least an Upper Second degree?
a young professional in early to mid career?
a future leader?
between 25-39 years old and a Tanzanian citizen?
Do you:
have at least 3 years relevant work experience?
want to make a difference to your country?
want to study for a Masters degree in the UK?
have good English language skills (minimum IELTS of 6.5)?
want help with funding your studies?
If you answer “YES” to all of the above then a British Chevening Scholarship could be right for you.
Funded by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and administered by the British Council, the Chevening scheme operates in over 150 countries and annually provides funding for over 2,300 postgraduate students world-wide.
The aim of the Chevening Scholarships scheme is to bring to the UK future leaders, decision-makers and opinion-formers for a period of postgraduate study at a formative stage of their careers. A Chevening scholarship gives you the chance to experience a world-renowned educational system, taste UK life, and meet other Chevening scholars, and more. Once you become a Chevening scholar, you will discover many opportunities to develop your career and become a future leader in your field.
How do you apply?
Note that all applications must be made using our new online procedure. Paper applications will NOT be accepted.
To apply, go to our new online Chevening application site and follow the instructions. At the beginning of the process you will be asked to create a log-in name and password. You will then complete a Chevening application form online. The system allows partial completion of an application so that you can return to complete the form. When all pages of the application have been completed you should submit your application as instructed. From this point forward you will no longer be able to log in - your log-in and password will be deleted.
Note that applicants who have already secured places on Masters courses at specific UK Higher Education Institutions will be given preference.
The deadline for applications for the 2009/10 academic year is 31 December 2008. We will contact you in February 2009 if you are shortlisted for a scholarship interview. Interviews will be held in Dar es Salaam in March/April 2009.
SOURCE
http://www.britishcouncil.org/tanzania-education-funding-chevening.htm
Sunday, 12 October 2008
DAAD Master’s Scholarships for International Students in Germany
DAAD Master’s Scholarships for International Students in Germany
DAAD Scholarships for International Students in Germany- Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)-:This new programme is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically devised economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. In addition, the training at German institutions of higher education should especially qualify the scholarship holders as partners in political and economic cooperation with Germany. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.
The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East.
Scholarships for (generally) two-year Master courses at a German institution of higher education. The successful candidates will study on selected Master courses with one of the following focuses: Public Policy, Good Governance, International Relations, Public Management, Administration, Civil Society. The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and / or English. The scholarship holders will study in groups and be offered special tutoring at their host institutes. Furthermore, there is the possibility of networking events for participants in different courses and their attendance at tailor-made summer-schools. All scholarship holders will be placed in German courses for 4 to 6 months before taking up their Master studies.
DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.
Information about the papers to submitted is listed on the application form “Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships (*.PDF)”, from the diplomatic and consular representations of the Federal Republic of Germany or from the DAAD lecturers, Offices and Information Centres in your home country where you can also submit your application.
DAAD cannot consider incomplete applications.
The decision on the award of scholarships will be taken by a selection committee composed of professors from the Master courses and representatives of DAAD.
country specific information
Deadline: The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 October 2008 .
Contact and Advice
Further information can be obtained from DAAD section 444
E-Mail public-policy@daad.de
SOURCE:
http://scholarship-positions.com/daad-scholarships-for-international-students-in-germany/2008/10/13/
DAAD Scholarships for International Students in Germany- Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)-:This new programme is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically devised economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. In addition, the training at German institutions of higher education should especially qualify the scholarship holders as partners in political and economic cooperation with Germany. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.
The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East.
Scholarships for (generally) two-year Master courses at a German institution of higher education. The successful candidates will study on selected Master courses with one of the following focuses: Public Policy, Good Governance, International Relations, Public Management, Administration, Civil Society. The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and / or English. The scholarship holders will study in groups and be offered special tutoring at their host institutes. Furthermore, there is the possibility of networking events for participants in different courses and their attendance at tailor-made summer-schools. All scholarship holders will be placed in German courses for 4 to 6 months before taking up their Master studies.
DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.
Information about the papers to submitted is listed on the application form “Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships (*.PDF)”, from the diplomatic and consular representations of the Federal Republic of Germany or from the DAAD lecturers, Offices and Information Centres in your home country where you can also submit your application.
DAAD cannot consider incomplete applications.
The decision on the award of scholarships will be taken by a selection committee composed of professors from the Master courses and representatives of DAAD.
country specific information
Deadline: The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 October 2008 .
Contact and Advice
Further information can be obtained from DAAD section 444
E-Mail public-policy@daad.de
SOURCE:
http://scholarship-positions.com/daad-scholarships-for-international-students-in-germany/2008/10/13/
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
GREEN CARD (DV-2010) IS OPEN (APPLY NOW)
(GREEN CARD LOTTERY)
DV-2010 Lottery Starts Today
The DV-2010 Lottery online entry begins at Noon EDT on October 2, 2008, and ends at Noon EST on December 1, 2008. The English version of the DV-2010 Lottery Instructions is available in PDF format for your convenience. The Press Release for the 2010 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration is now available.
NSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 2010 DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM (DV-2010)
The congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State and conducted under the terms of Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Section 131 of the Immigration Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-649) amended INA 203 and provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants.” Section 203(c) of the INA provides a maximum of 55,000 Diversity Visas (DV) each fiscal year to be made available to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
The annual DV program makes visas available to persons meeting the simple, but strict, eligibility requirements. A computer-generated, random lottery drawing chooses selectees for diversity visas. The visas are distributed among six geographic regions, with a greater number of visas going to regions with lower rates of immigration, and with no visas going to nationals of countries sending more than 50,000 immigrants to the U.S. over the period of the past five years. Within each region, no single country may receive more than seven percent of the available Diversity Visas in any one year.
DIVERSITY VISA REGISTRATION PERIOD
Entries for the DV-2010 Diversity Visa lottery must be submitted electronically between noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Thursday, October 2, 2008, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Monday, December 1, 2008. Applicants may access the electronic Diversity
Visa entry form (E-DV) at www.dvlottery.state.gov during the registration period. Paper entries will not be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last week of the registration period to enter. Heavy demand may result in website delays. No entries will be accepted after noon, EST, on December 1, 2008.
Important Notice
No fee is charged for the electronic lottery entry in the annual DV program. The U.S. Government employs no outside consultants or private services to operate the DV program. Any intermediaries or others who offer assistance to prepare DV entries do so without the authority or consent of the U.S. Government. Use of any outside intermediary or assistance to prepare a DV entry is entirely at the entrant’s discretion. A qualified electronic entry submitted directly by an applicant has an equal chance of being selected by the computer at the Kentucky Consular Center as does an electronic entry received during the lottery registration period will have an equal random chance of being selected within its region. However, receipt of more than one entry per person will disqualify the person from registration, regardless of the source of the entry.
SOURCE: http://www.dvlottery.state.gov
FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please visit
http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/T1026V-DV-2010bulletin(3).pdf
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DV-2010 Lottery Starts Today
The DV-2010 Lottery online entry begins at Noon EDT on October 2, 2008, and ends at Noon EST on December 1, 2008. The English version of the DV-2010 Lottery Instructions is available in PDF format for your convenience. The Press Release for the 2010 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration is now available.
NSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 2010 DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM (DV-2010)
The congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State and conducted under the terms of Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Section 131 of the Immigration Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-649) amended INA 203 and provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants.” Section 203(c) of the INA provides a maximum of 55,000 Diversity Visas (DV) each fiscal year to be made available to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
The annual DV program makes visas available to persons meeting the simple, but strict, eligibility requirements. A computer-generated, random lottery drawing chooses selectees for diversity visas. The visas are distributed among six geographic regions, with a greater number of visas going to regions with lower rates of immigration, and with no visas going to nationals of countries sending more than 50,000 immigrants to the U.S. over the period of the past five years. Within each region, no single country may receive more than seven percent of the available Diversity Visas in any one year.
DIVERSITY VISA REGISTRATION PERIOD
Entries for the DV-2010 Diversity Visa lottery must be submitted electronically between noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Thursday, October 2, 2008, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Monday, December 1, 2008. Applicants may access the electronic Diversity
Visa entry form (E-DV) at www.dvlottery.state.gov during the registration period. Paper entries will not be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last week of the registration period to enter. Heavy demand may result in website delays. No entries will be accepted after noon, EST, on December 1, 2008.
Important Notice
No fee is charged for the electronic lottery entry in the annual DV program. The U.S. Government employs no outside consultants or private services to operate the DV program. Any intermediaries or others who offer assistance to prepare DV entries do so without the authority or consent of the U.S. Government. Use of any outside intermediary or assistance to prepare a DV entry is entirely at the entrant’s discretion. A qualified electronic entry submitted directly by an applicant has an equal chance of being selected by the computer at the Kentucky Consular Center as does an electronic entry received during the lottery registration period will have an equal random chance of being selected within its region. However, receipt of more than one entry per person will disqualify the person from registration, regardless of the source of the entry.
SOURCE: http://www.dvlottery.state.gov
FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please visit
http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/T1026V-DV-2010bulletin(3).pdf
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Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Fellowships for International Students in Netherlands: Masters, PhD and Short Courses 2009
Fellowships for International Students in Netherlands: Masters, PhD and Short Courses
Fellowships for International Students in Netherlands: Masters, PhD and Short Courses: The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are demand-driven fellowship programmes designed to foster capacity building within organizations in 57 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. As of 1 January 2009 the NFP country list will be extended with Burundi, DR Congo, Kosovo and Sudan.
50% of the available fellowships should be awarded to fellowships for female candidates, and 50% of the available budget should be spent on candidates from sub-Saharan Africa. Apart from this, priority is given to candidates from deprived groups and/or from marginalized regions.
The NFP are funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development co-operation.
Employer support
The need for education and training must be linked to the institutional development of the organization the applicants are working for. This means that applicants must be nominated by their employers. In fact, applications without the support of an employer will not be considered.
NFP sub-programmes
Fellowships for master’s degree programmes
Fellowships for PhD studies
Fellowships for short courses
NFP master’s, NFP short courses and NFP PhD studies award fellowships to individuals. NFP also finances refresher courses for NFP alumni who would like to prolong the effect of earlier learning and update their knowledge and skills.
Applying for NFP
Applicants for PhD studies, master’s degree programmes or short courses must first gain academic admission to the course of their choice before applying for a fellowship through the Netherlands embassy or consulate in their country. Also, they can only apply for an NFP fellowship if the course is on the NFP course list for that particular year.
In all cases, applicants are advised to contact the Netherlands embassy, consulate or Neso well in advance for specific instructions, and to inquire about specific local procedures and deadlines, requirements and selection criteria. These may differ from the general information provided on Nuffic’s website or in the brochures.
More information
More information about NFP, including the application forms, are available at Netherlands embassies and consulates, Neso offices or from this website under the three different sub-programmes as mentioned above.
NFP country list
To be eligible for an NFP fellowship, applicants must be a national of one of the following countries. (Note: as of 1 January 2009 the NFP country list will be extended with Burundi, DR Congo, Kosovo and Sudan.)
http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/asia-africa-latin-america-and-eastern-europe/the-netherlands-fellowship-programmes
Download the application deadlines 2009 [pdf]
Afghanistan El Salvador Namibia
Albania Eritrea Nepal
Armenia Ethiopia Nicaragua
Autonomous Palestinian Territories Georgia Nigeria
Bangladesh Ghana Pakistan
Benin Guatemala Peru
Bhutan Guinea-Bissau Philippines
Bolivia Honduras Rwanda
Bosnia-Herzegovina India Senegal
Brazil Indonesia South Africa
Burkina Faso Iran Sri Lanka
Cambodia Ivory Coast Suriname
Cape Verde Jordan Tanzania
China (excl. Hong Kong and Macao) Kenya Thailand
Colombia Macedonia Uganda
Costa Rica Mali Vietnam
Cuba Moldova Yemen
Ecuador Mongolia Zambia
Egypt Mozambique Zimbabwe
SOURCE: http://scholarship-positions.com/fellowships-for-international-students-in-netherlands-masters-phd-and-short-courses/2008/09/23/
Fellowships for International Students in Netherlands: Masters, PhD and Short Courses: The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are demand-driven fellowship programmes designed to foster capacity building within organizations in 57 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. As of 1 January 2009 the NFP country list will be extended with Burundi, DR Congo, Kosovo and Sudan.
50% of the available fellowships should be awarded to fellowships for female candidates, and 50% of the available budget should be spent on candidates from sub-Saharan Africa. Apart from this, priority is given to candidates from deprived groups and/or from marginalized regions.
The NFP are funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development co-operation.
Employer support
The need for education and training must be linked to the institutional development of the organization the applicants are working for. This means that applicants must be nominated by their employers. In fact, applications without the support of an employer will not be considered.
NFP sub-programmes
Fellowships for master’s degree programmes
Fellowships for PhD studies
Fellowships for short courses
NFP master’s, NFP short courses and NFP PhD studies award fellowships to individuals. NFP also finances refresher courses for NFP alumni who would like to prolong the effect of earlier learning and update their knowledge and skills.
Applying for NFP
Applicants for PhD studies, master’s degree programmes or short courses must first gain academic admission to the course of their choice before applying for a fellowship through the Netherlands embassy or consulate in their country. Also, they can only apply for an NFP fellowship if the course is on the NFP course list for that particular year.
In all cases, applicants are advised to contact the Netherlands embassy, consulate or Neso well in advance for specific instructions, and to inquire about specific local procedures and deadlines, requirements and selection criteria. These may differ from the general information provided on Nuffic’s website or in the brochures.
More information
More information about NFP, including the application forms, are available at Netherlands embassies and consulates, Neso offices or from this website under the three different sub-programmes as mentioned above.
NFP country list
To be eligible for an NFP fellowship, applicants must be a national of one of the following countries. (Note: as of 1 January 2009 the NFP country list will be extended with Burundi, DR Congo, Kosovo and Sudan.)
http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/asia-africa-latin-america-and-eastern-europe/the-netherlands-fellowship-programmes
Download the application deadlines 2009 [pdf]
Afghanistan El Salvador Namibia
Albania Eritrea Nepal
Armenia Ethiopia Nicaragua
Autonomous Palestinian Territories Georgia Nigeria
Bangladesh Ghana Pakistan
Benin Guatemala Peru
Bhutan Guinea-Bissau Philippines
Bolivia Honduras Rwanda
Bosnia-Herzegovina India Senegal
Brazil Indonesia South Africa
Burkina Faso Iran Sri Lanka
Cambodia Ivory Coast Suriname
Cape Verde Jordan Tanzania
China (excl. Hong Kong and Macao) Kenya Thailand
Colombia Macedonia Uganda
Costa Rica Mali Vietnam
Cuba Moldova Yemen
Ecuador Mongolia Zambia
Egypt Mozambique Zimbabwe
SOURCE: http://scholarship-positions.com/fellowships-for-international-students-in-netherlands-masters-phd-and-short-courses/2008/09/23/
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