Hubert Humphrey Fellowships for International Students

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships for International Professionals

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Graduate (training, fellowships)
Provider(s): USA Government
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship description
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world.

Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.

The Program is non-degree-granting. Participants may complete academic coursework at their host university to update their academic and professional knowledge in their field, but they do not receive an academic degree as a result of their participation in the program.

Eligibility
The applicant must have:

• an undergraduate (first university) degree,
• a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience,
• limited or no prior experience in the United States,
• demonstrated leadership qualities,
• a record of public service in the community, and
• strong English skills.

For possible specific program requirements, contact the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section or Fulbright Commission in your country of residence.

Eligible groups
Citizens of eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere.

List of African countries AND Non-African countries eligible for this program.

Participating Institution(s)
Any one of the selected host American universities / higher institutions

Fields of study
All approved program fields (except clinical medical research involving patient contact):

• Agricultural and Rural Development;
• Communications/Journalism;
• Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention;
• Economic Development/Finance and Banking;
• Educational Administration, Planning and Policy;
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention;
• Higher Education Administration;
• Human Resource Management;
• Law and Human Rights;
• Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change;
• Public Health Policy and Management;
• Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration;
• Teaching of English as a Foreign Language;
• Technology Policy and Management;
• Trafficking in Persons, Policy and Prevention;
• Urban and Regional Planning.

Number of Awards
About 160-190 are awarded each year

Scholarship benefits
The Fellowship provides for:

• Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
• Pre-academic English language training, if required;
• A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
• Accident and sickness coverage;
• A book allowance;
• A one-time computer subsidy;
• Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the program and domestic travel to required program events);
• A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.

Method of Application
To apply, contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Bi-national Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures. You may also check out the Section on FAQs.

DEADLINES:
The deadlines for applicants vary by country but generally falls around May-September each year. Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Binational Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures and deadlines.

Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by October 1.

PLEASE NOTE:
In 28 countries, the Humphrey Fellowship Program is administered by a Binational Fulbright Commission/Foundation. In all other participating countries, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is charged with the operation of the Program.

To find out if citizens of your country/region are eligible to participate in the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, visit the official web site (link to it found below). If your country/region appears on the list, you are eligible to apply.

Application Deadline: May - September 2013
Open to International fellows: Yes

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ICTP/IAEA Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

ICTP-IAEA Sandwich Training Educational Programme

Course(s) Offered: Physics, Mathematics
Course Level: Postgraduate (Fellowships, PhD, research)
Provider: ICTP, IAEA Technical Cooperation Fund
Country to Study in: Europe

Scholarship Description
The Sandwich Training Educational Programme (STEP) aims at offering fellowship opportunities to PhD students from developing countries in the fields of physics and mathematics.

The goal of the STEP is to strengthen the scientific capability of young scientists and researchers from developing countries to better contribute and serve the scientific, technical, and economic development of their home countries.

Eligibility
Structure of the Scheme:

• Applications are expected from students in developing countries who are enrolled in a PhD course at their home university. PhD students who are supervised by an ICTP Associate are encouraged to apply.
• The programme aims at an equitable participation of fellows, and therefore especially welcomes applications from woman scientists.
• Awards are assigned by the merit of the thesis proposed by the home country advisor, as decided by the STEP selection committee. Once a STEP fellow is selected, the ICTP will assign the fellow to the appropriate host institute with a designated co-advisor. The advisors from both the home and the host institutes will jointly supervise the fellow's research. The two advisors are expected to coordinate the research and training work of the fellow, which is concluded when the fellow student obtains the PhD at his/her home institute.

Eligible groups
The STEP offers fellowships to candidates from the IAEAmember States

Participating Institutions (Location of Training)
Training and/or research work will take place in one of the following institutions located in the Trieste geographical area: the ICTP, Elettra Synchrotron Light Facility, Trieste Laser Laboratory, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), International Centre for Science and High Technology (ICS-UNIDO), University of Trieste, National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics-OGS, INFN, Jozef Stefan International Postgraduate School in Ljubljana, Regional Agency for Environmental Protection of Friuli Venezia Giulia, and the hospitals of Udine and Trieste.

Training and/or research can also take place at the IAEA laboratories of Seibersdorf, Vienna and the IAEA Marine Laboratory in Monaco.

Fields of study
The STEP offers fellowships to candidates from the IAEAmember States in the following fields:

• atomic and nuclear physics
• nuclear, isotope and laser techniques applied to:
• human health
• agriculture
• biotechnology and biophotonics
• water resources and environmental studies

• synchrotron radiation and applications
• medical radiation physics

The IAEA must receive an official endorsement for the fellow from the fellow's country.

Fellowships are also provided by the ICTP, within its scientific and technical competence, to candidates from developing countries in the fields listed below:

• condensed matter and statistical physics
• high energy physics
• mathematics
• earth system physics
• applied physics, including
• micro- and nano-electronics
• fluid dynamics
• dense plasma source physics

Sponsorship duration
The fellowships are awarded for a period of at least three months to be spent by the fellows at host institutes during the first year. Pending the approval of the host institute and the two supervisors, the fellowship is renewable for up to two additional successive years.

Scholarship benefits
The STEP fellowship includes a stipend of EU 1,400 per month during each stay at the host institute as well as the costs of travel and medical insurance.

It is understood that, during all other periods not covered by the STEP fellowship, i.e. when at the home institute, all support needed for continuing and finishing the fellow's research work is provided by other funding sources.

Method of Application
The STEP fellowship application forms can be downloaded below. Applications should be submitted to the ICTP Office of External Activities (OEA).

You may download Application forms: Application form (Word) || Application form (pdf)

DEADLINES:
There are two annual deadlines to submit application: 15 February and 15 August of each year, for applications to be considered at the Spring meeting and at the Fall meeting, respectively, of the STEP selection Committee.

Contact
For further information please contact:

ICTP-IAEA Sandwich Training Educational Programme
c/o Office of External Activities
Fermi Bldg., Via Beirut, 6
34151 Trieste; Italy

Telephone no. +39 040 22 40 322
Telefax no. +39 040 22 40 443
E-mail: calligar@ictp.it

Application Deadline: 15 February / 15 August 2013
Open to International students: Yes

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Canon Collins Distance Learning MBA Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans

Canon Collins Distance Learning MBA Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Business
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: Canon Collins Trust
Country to Study in: Online (Any Country)

Scholarship Description
Canon Collins Trust selects scholars on behalf of Edinburgh Business School (EBS) for its distance learning MBA scholarships. There are two intakes each year.

The aim of the Scholarship Programme is to support life long learning amongst communities where it will make a positive contribution towards their development, and give individuals valuable post-graduate education which will enhance their day to day work.

Canon Collins Trust will select disadvantaged individuals who have the motivation and capacity to undertake the Distance Learning MBA, but who face funding difficulties.

Eligibility
To apply for a scholarship you must:

• be a national of a Sub-Saharan African country
• be resident in a Sub-Saharan African country
• have a 2.1 equivalent bachelors degree or ACCA
• be at least 25 years old at the time of starting the module (intakes in February and July each year)
• be able to commit at least 10 hours per week to study throughout the duration of the course (approximately five years)
• Not previously have registered for the Edinburgh Business School MBA.

Selection Criteria:
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need, intellectual ability, evidence of national and/or regional commitment, future impact.

Please note that applicants must be committed to using the knowledge, training and skills acquired on the MBA programme for the general benefit of their home community and country.

Eligible groups
Scholars resident in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa

Participating Institution(s)
Edinburgh Business School (EBS), Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh; United Kingdom

Fields of study
Masters in Business Administration (Distance Learning).

The MBA is comprised of 9 courses; 7 core courses and 2 elective courses. A scholarship recipient is initially entitled to do one course towards the MBA at a time.

Following successful completion of two courses the recipient may be able to study a number of courses concurrently if agreed with EBS. The award will continue as long as the recipient passes each exam on the first occasion and stays living in Africa.

Number of awards
EBS awards up to 50 full distance learning MBA scholarships per year

Scholarship benefits
This scholarship covers full tuition fees, examination fees and learning materials. Learning materials will be sent to scholars by post.

Method of Application
The application process has two stages. Only the applicants successful in the first round will be invited to the second round. Unsolicited applications for the second round will not be considered.

DEADLINES:
There are two scholarship application rounds per year. The closing date for the first round is 30 March, with applicants notified by the end of June; the closing date for the second round is 30 September, with applicants notified by the end of December.

PLEASE NOTE:
For all scholarships queries, please first see the scholarships page (link below) for full details of all available funding opportunities and application processes.

If you can’t find the answer to your query there, please contact Hazel Bober at: hazel@canoncollins.org.uk.

Application Deadline: 30 March / 30 September 2013
Open to International students: Yes (ONLY eligible Africans)

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Masters Ville Children School Latest Vacancies In Lagos

Masters Ville Children School Latest Vacancies In Lagos

Masters Ville Children School was established in July 2004 as a Montessori School which provided for children aged 3months – 8years in Pre-school. (Crèche, Nursery and After School). The primary section took off in 2005.
Good and Qualified Teachers Needed in at top Class Montessori School:

PRIMARY SECTION:

Vacancy - H.O.D English

Vacancy - Subject Teachers
in the following fields: English, Math, Science, French, Yoruba, Music, Geography, History Computer Science, Fine Arts and Home Economics.

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION:

Vacancy - Administrative Supervisor
with minimum of 3 years experience in this position

Vacancy - Secretaries/Front Desk Officers Nurses

NURSERY SECTION:

Vacancy - Head of Nursery

with minimum of 5 years experience in this position

Vacancy - Nursery Teachers

Qualifications: NCE, BEd, B.A, B.Sc, Montessori Diploma, OND, HND. Experience from a good Montessori School is an advantage for teachers.

Applicants Must Be Computer Literate
Interview is scheduled for Tues. 20th to Thurs. 22nd August, 2013 at the address below. Time: 9 am prompt

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their CV’s to:

The Advertiser
11, Asa-Afariogun Street, Off Osolo Way,
Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos.
Tel: 01-8944421, 01-8774591, 08074607252 & 08074607288, 08074607295, 08184386274
Email: info@masterschildrenschool.org

Application Deadline 20th August, 2013

WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships for Female African Students

Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: STEM related
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: WAAW Foundation
Country to Study in: Africa (Applicants' home country)

Scholarship Description
The Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) Foundation is a U.S. based non-profit organization focused on Working to Advance African Women. The mission of WAAW to increase the pipeline of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related fields, and work to ensure that this talent is engaged in African innovation.

WAAW has announced the next round of its scholarship program for African women for 2013/2014 academic session, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. Scholarships are renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance.

Eligibility
WAAW foundation's annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education. Criteria for eligibility includes:

• Female students of African origin living in Africa, less than 40 years, who have gained undergraduate admission to an institution of higher learning in Africa and studying a STEM related course.
• The candidate must demonstrate financial need and excellent academic record.
• Special consideration is given to orphans, underprivileged students, girls impacted by HIV and students in the first or second year of study.

Eligible groups
Female citizens of ANY African country, living and studying in Africa

Participating Institutions
Any African University, College or institute of higher learning. See the Top 100 Universities and Colleges in Africa.

Fields of study
Courses offered in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Number of awards
Not specified by provider

Sponsorship duration
Scholarship is a onetime fund but is renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance.

Scholarship benefits
WAAW Foundation awards annual scholarships to students who demonstrate need and prove their status as full time students in a STEM related course in an African University. Recipients will become WAAW Ambassadors* in their respective communities.

Scholarship recipients will receive an award of $500 for the 2013/14 academic year, or the equivalent in their country’s local currency. Scholarship recipients may reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent academic performance.

Method of Application
Your application will include the following:

1. Application form filled out completely. We will only accept online applications this year. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*.
2. Personal and Contact Information.
3. Educational Information
4. Responses to essay questions that address career goals. and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education.
5. Two academic/professional references. Note recommendations and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted.

Submitting your application:
Please complete all sections of the application form and submit all required materials to WAAW foundation by the deadline. Application may be completed online. Click Here to Begin your application.

ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be required to send the following additional items in order to complete the application process:

1. 2 references; one MUST be written by a professor from your institution of study and the other from an academic supervisor/advisor or mentor. Reference forms should be downloaded from http://www.waawfoundation.org/scholarship/2011_ScholarshipReferenceLetter.pdf and emailed to references@waawfoundation.org.
2. A copy of a current signed and sealed transcript from your University to be mailed to: WAAW Foundation Scholarship. P.O. Box 1691. Wylie. Texas 75098.
3. A copy of the student’s School identity card. emailed to us.

DEADLINES:
WAAW will start accepting 2013/2014 applications from August 1, 2013 through midnight of October 30, 2013. Applications submitted prior to the open date or after the close date will not be received nor reviewed.

PLEASE NOTE:
WAAW will only accept online applications this year!

Scholarship applications are reviewed by the WAAW foundation Scholarship Committee, and awards are announced at the end of February 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for recommendation letters or University transcripts during the verification process. DO NOT SEND TRANSCRIPTS NOW!

For further inquiries please email to:
scholarship@waawfoundation.org

Application Deadline: 30 October 2013
Open for International Students: Yes

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Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarships for International Nursing and Medical Students

Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship for Nurses and Medical Students

Course(s) Offered: Nursing, Medical
Course Level: Undergraduate (associate degree, bachelor) Graduate (masters)
Provider: Frank Lanza Memorial
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarships recognize the outstanding academic and leadership accomplishments of students who are enrolled in regionally accredited community college programs in registered nursing, respiratory care or emergency medical services.

Scholarships are offered for national and international students enrolled in regionally accredited community college programs in the USA. Certificate students are not eligible to apply.

Eligibility
Selection Criteria and Eligibility

• Applicants need not be members of Phi Theta Kappa to apply.
• Candidates must have completed by June 2013 at least 50 percent of course work in an associate degree registered nursing, respiratory care or emergency medical services program at a regionally accredited community college. Students selected as Frank Lanza Scholars will be required to submit verification.
• Applicants must provide documentation of enrollment in a minimum of six semester hours for the fall 2013 semester at a regionally accredited community college in an associate degree registered nursing, respiratory care or emergency medical services program.
• Part-time students, full-time students and international students are eligible to apply.
• Students with previous associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees are eligible to apply.
• Pre-major students and certificate students are ineligible to apply.
• The director of the program in which the applicant is enrolled (registered nursing, respiratory care or emergency medical services) must complete the Institutional Certification and Eligibility Form by the application deadline. Failure to submit this form will result in an incomplete application.
• Applicants must post a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0 on all course work at the time of application, with no courses marked as incomplete.
• The student must hold temporary or permanent residency in the country of the community college the student is attending or possess a visa considered appropriate by the college.
• The applicant’s record must be free from suspension, probation or other disciplinary action.
• The applicant’s record must be free from any criminal conduct or if the applicant is a convicted felon, he or she must have completed all conditions of sentencing, including probation.

Eligible groups
Part- and full-time US and international students

Participating Institutions
Any regionally accredited community college in any country the student is attending

Fields of study
Eligible degree programs in the fields of Nursing, Respiratory Care or Emergency Medical Service.

Scholarships disbursement take place upon confirmation of the recipient’s enrollment in a minimum of six semester hours at a regionally accredited community college in an eligible degree program.

Number of awards
Up to 20 scholarships will be given

Sponsorship duration
All scholarships will be disbursed in one payment

Scholarship benefits
Scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded in 2013, for a total of $50,000 in scholarships.

Method of Application
Applicants must have completed 50% of their course work leading towards achieving an associate degree by June 2013. (Certificate students are not eligible to apply).

Apply by completing a Spring Common Application online (via the link below) no later than the deadline date indicated below.

DEADLINE:
The application period is open from February 27 to 5:00 pm, CDT, April 30, 2013.

Please note:
Materials may not be submitted by fax or email.
Partial materials, even submitted before the deadline, will be deemed ineligible.

Contact
For more information about the Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship, contact scholarship.programs@ptk.org or 601.987.5741.

Application Deadline: 30 April 2013
Open to International students: Yes

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ACI Foundation Scholarships for International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

ACI Foundation Scholarships for International Students

Course(s) Offered: Concrete-related e.g. Engineering, Architecture, etc
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Provider: ACI Foundation
Country to Study in: USA, Canada

Scholarship Description
Both the ACI Foundation Scholarships and the ACI Foundation Fellowships are offered by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation for ACI Student Members and E-Members. Its basic mission has been and still is to “Provide knowledge and information for the best use of concrete.”

In an effort to provide students worldwide with the connections, resources, and opportunities to be successful in their studies and - ultimately - in their careers, ACI has made membership free and easily accessible... electronically (Student E-Membership).

The ACI Foundation offers scholarships every year for eligible undergraduate and graduate students whose studies relate to concrete. Unlike ACI Foundation Fellowships, those applying for scholarships do not need to be nominated by ACI-Member Faculty. Applications will be accepted from anywhere in the world but study must take place in the United States or Canada during the award year.

Eligibility
Undergraduate requirements:

1. At the time of applying for and receiving the scholarship, the applicant shall be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program from an institution of higher education that is accredited by the responsible regional or national agency.
2. The undergraduate study program shall be in the area of concrete with an emphasis on structural design, materials, construction, or any combination thereof.
3. Applicants must be full-time undergraduates at the time of applying for and receiving the scholarship. Course work during a summer session will count toward the degree year. Applications will be accepted from anywhere in the world but the undergraduate program must be ABET-accredited or a mutually recognized program by ABET (see link to list of courses below).

Postgraduate requirements:

1. At the time of receiving an ACI Foundation Scholarship (not necessarily at the time of application), the applicant shall possess a bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education which is accredited by the responsible regional or national agency.
2. At the time of acceptance of an ACI Foundation Scholarship (not necessarily at the time of application), the applicant shall have been accepted for graduate study at an accredited college or university in an engineering, architecture, or materials science program. The graduate study program shall be in the area of concrete with an emphasis on structural design, materials, construction, or any combination thereof. Applicants for the Kumar Mehta Scholarship must be pursuing graduate research in sustainable concrete.
3. Applicants must be full-time first- or second-year (after bachelor’s degree) graduate students during the entire scholarship year. Course work during a summer session will count toward the degree year. Applications will be accepted from anywhere in the world but the graduate program must be ABET-accredited or a mutually recognized program by ABET (see link to list of courses below).

Eligible groups
Citizens of any country in any part of the world

Participating Institutions
All accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States of America and/or Canada

Fields of study
All studies and courses relating to concrete and/or concrete technology, and the pursuit of a career in concrete. The list of approved programs is as below:

• Undergraduate: List of approved programs(PDF)
• Postgraduate: List of approved programs(PDF)

Number of awards
One (1) undergraduate award is given every year. Six (6) Postgraduate awards will be given

Sponsorship duration
These awards are a onetime financial aid

Scholarship benefits
Undergraduate scholarships consists of a cash stipend of $3000 (U.S.) for a 1 year period. The stipend will be sent to the financial aid office of the institution designated by the applicant where the study program will be pursued. These funds will then be deposited into the recipient’s university account.

For the postgraduate awards in the 2014-2015 academic year, five Scholarships in the amount of $3,000 and one in the amount of $5,000 will be available.

Method of Application
UNDERGRADUATE:
For your application packet to be considered for this award, each of the following pieces of information must be submitted by the deadline indicated:

• Completed 2014-2015 typed application form (handwritten applications will not be accepted)
• One-page resume (anything more than one page will not be accepted)
• Essay (1 ½ page limit, 750 word maximum.) Name must appear on first page. Half a page of your essay must describe your personal activities to promote sustainability in your community.
• Two (2) completed online reference forms Please click here for the Online Reference Forms.
• All undergraduate transcripts (all universities attended during all undergraduate studies to present date) are required.

You may download the Undergraduate Scholarship Application form(DOC).

POSTGRADUATE:
Application Package:
For your application packet to be considered for this award, each of the following pieces of information must be submitted by the deadline indicated:

1. Completed 2014-2015 application form: The application form must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
2. Resume: Any resume more than one-page will not be accepted.
3. Essay: There is a 500 word maximum for essays. Your name must be on the first page of the essay. Only Microsoft Word files will be accepted.
4. Two Online Reference Forms: Please click here for the Online Reference Forms. One form should be from an employer, if possible. All Online Reference Forms must be submitted in English. Only the Online Reference Form will be accepted.
5. Official Transcripts

You may download the Graduate Scholarship Application here (DOC).

FOR BOTH UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE:
The application, essay, and resume should be sent to scholarships@concrete.org together in one e-mail package. Hard copies of applications, essays, and resumes will not be accepted. Only Microsoft Word documents will be accepted.

Please be sure that your name is on every piece of material submitted.

ACI staff does not contact applicants upon receipt of their application materials or contact applicants if materials are missing from submittals.

All applicants can be withdrawn for failure to comply with any of these items listed above and on the official Website.

It is essential to visit the official website (via link below) for a detailed and complete information on application forms (ESPECIALLY regarding the online reference forms and transcript submissions) and application procedures.

DEADLINES:
Applications will be accepted for ACI Foundation Fellowships and Scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year from May 10, 2013, through October 15, 2013. The deadline for all application materials is 11:59 p.m. EST on October 15, 2013.

PLEASE NOTE:
Transcripts shall reach the scholarship coordinator no later than October 15, 2013.
Transcripts shall be sent to:

ACI Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
38800 Country Club Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Please note that any document, including transcripts, received by ACI becomes the property of ACI and will not be returned.

Questions concerning this program can be sent to scholarships@concrete.org

For more information on becoming a member of ACI, please visit the Membership area of ACI's website.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2013 (11:59 p.m. EST)
Open to International Students: Yes (anywhere in the world)

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