Monday, 30 July 2012

The Color Run Indianapolis delivers the green to Simon Youth Foundation

Dubbed the happiest 5K race on earth, Indianapolis, Ind., hosted its first-ever Color Run on July 28, 2012.

An estimated 10,000 runners participated, getting smothered with paint along the race route. A portion of every racer registration will be donated to Simon Youth Foundation to support the Simon Youth Academy and Simon Youth Scholarships programs, which extend valuable educational opportunities to at-risk youth.



Local media provided day of Color Run coverage, including the Indianapolis Star and WXIN-TV Fox 59, the city’s Fox affiliate. WIBC provided pre-event coverage.

Saturday, 28 July 2012

University of Twente Master Scholarships 2013 - NETHERLANDS

Glance of Programme :
University of Twente is offering a graduate program or master scholarships (MSc) in various fields of study. For international students, this program may more popular as UTS scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded to excellent students from non-EU/EEA countries to obtain their master degree in any fields of study which are available.

Scholarship Provider :
University of Twente

The Destination Country :
Netherland

Origin of Applicants :
International students (Non-EU/EEA countries)

Level Program:
Masters

Fields of Study
Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Management, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Construction Management and Engineering, Educational Science and Technology, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, European Studies , Health Sciences, Human Media Interaction, Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Environmental and Energy Management, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society, Public Administration, Science Education and Communication, Sustainable Energy Technology, Systems and Control, and Telematics.

Eligibility:
Applicants have been admitted/provisionally accepted to one of the above mentioned UT graduate programmes before 15 December (round 1) or 15 March (round 2).

Applicants have graduated with excellent results (overall CGPA) from applicantsr (under-graduate programme.

Applicants comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa for long stay in the Netherlands.

Applicants comply with the general English language test norm Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills.

Applicants are a national from a non-EU/EEA country .

Applicants are not eligible for a Dutch study grant.

Applicants have completed a pre-master at the University of Twente (if applicable).

If applicants are starting a ‘pre-master’ programme applicants may already apply for a UTS. However, applicants must complete applicantsr pre-master programme with a CGPA of 7,5 out of 10 to be eligible for a UTS and comply with above mentioned requirements.

Scholarship Value :
There are two possible UTS scholarship amounts for one year study programmes and two for two year programmes. The amounts for the 2013 scholarships shall be determined autumn 2012.

Application Deadline :
15 December 2012 and 15 March 2013

How to Apply :

Waiting for information on official scholarship website

Official Website: www.utwente.nl


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Selection for the award of studentships to NON UE CITIZENS (PhD Scholarship in Italy) 2012/2013

Application 2012/2013


Studentships general rules13 studentships will be awarded to selected applicants.
RequirementsApplications for selection are invited from non EU citizens, who
1.
 do not have an Italian residence permit ( in accordance with the Italian Legislative Decree N° 286, dated 25 July 1998, as amended by Law N° 189, dated 30 July 2002)
2. 
hold a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) from a foreign university.
Deadline
6 Semptember 2012
ApplicationCandidates must apply exclusively via the Servizi online SIFA : select Ammissione ai corsi post laurea/Admission to post-graduate programmes and choose the Phd course as named in the article 1 of the Notice.


SOURCE: 
http://scholarshipnetwork.ning.com/forum/topics/selection-for-the-award-of-studentships-to-non-ue-citizens-phd-sc

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Doctoral Research Fellow positions in History - University of Oslo

The Faculty of Humanities

Doctoral Research Fellow positions in History

Two PhD positions are available within history at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH). It is required that the project is thematically relevant to current research at the Department.
The appointment is for a period of 3 years and the doctoral thesis is expected to be completed within the given time frame.
The person appointed will be affiliated with the Faculty's organized research training. The academic work must result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of PhD. The successful candidate is expected to join the existing research milieu or network and contribute to its development.


DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1st, 2012

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Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award. 

Number

Each year the University offers about 200 new Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 150 are normally awarded to international students as MIRSs.

Benefits and conditions

Benefits provided by the MIRS include:
  • living allowance of $23,728 per annum (2012 rate) 
  • Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
  • Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2012 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2012 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and 
  • paid sickmaternity and parenting leave.

For Eligibility and Application Procedures, please visit this link

DEADLINE: 31 OCTOBER 2012


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Doctoral Research Fellow positions in Linguistics - University of Oslo

The Faculty of Humanities

Doctoral Research Fellow positions in Linguistics

Three PhD positions in Linguistics are vacant at the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies (ILN), the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages (ILOS) and the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas (IFIKK). Priority will be given to projects within the field of multilingualism, contrastive linguistics, corpus linguistics, and language learning/acquisition. Projects concerning translation may also be considered. The research topics should be connected to strong research environments at one of the three departments.

The appointment is for a period of 3 years and the doctoral thesis is expected to be completed within the given time frame.

The person appointed will be affiliated with the Faculty's organized research training. The academic work must result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of PhD. The successful candidate is expected to join the existing research milieu or network and contribute to its developement.
The Faculty offers one PhD programme in Humanities. Read more about the PhD-programme here.

  • Application deadline: September 1, 2012



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RMIT University International Postgraduate Scholarship 2013

Title of Programme :
School of Computer Science and IT International PhD Scholarship
Scholarship Description : 
RMIT, one of largest global university of technology and design in Australia is offering postgraduate (PhD) scholarship program. This scholarship will be awarded to excellent international student wishing to obtain a PhD at the School of Computer Science and IT. Scholarship covers tuition fees and living costs.
Scholarship Provider :
RMIT University

The Destination Study :
Australia
Country of Applicants :
International applicants
Level/Degree :
Postgraduate (PhD)

For more information and application details, visit http://tinyurl.com/c8wydkr



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