Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for the following programmes: Biology with Integrated Foundation Year, Biology, Biology with Deferred Specialisation, Marine Biology, Zoology, Computer Science with Integrated Foundation Year, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computing, Geography with Integrated Foundation Year, Geography, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Earth Science, Geography with Geo-Informatics, Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mathematics for Finance, Mathematics, Physics with Integrated Foundation Year, Physics, Physics with a Year Abroad, Physics with Nanotechnology, Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology, Theoretical Physics, Physics, Physics with a Year Abroad and Theoretical Physics.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree (BSc) at Swansea University.
Scholarship Provider: Swansea University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-Scholarships are available only to new non-UK/EU undergraduate applicants
-Applicants should hold a minimum of a ABB in A-Levels (or equivalent)
-Applicants should have already applied formally to the University for a place on one of College’s postgraduate  programmes. Please note that applicants progressing from ICWS are not eligible to apply for a College of Science International Scholarship
-Applicants must enroll on a course in the College for the first time in September 2015
-Scholarship holders are expected to cooperate with the College’s recruitment activities

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (non-UK/EU) can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The College of Science has a number of undergraduate scholarships available to all new non-UK/EU students for September 2015 entry. Please note that before you apply for this scholarship you must have applied for one of the courses and have an offer for a place on that course.

Number of award(s): The College of Science has a number of undergraduate scholarships available.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Each scholarship is to be offset against international tuition fees. The value of the scholarships is £2,000.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application after 1^st July 2015; successful applicants must confirm acceptance of their scholarship, accept an offer of a place on a course and pay their £2000 deposit.

How to Apply: To apply for a College of Science International Undergraduate Scholarship, please download and complete the following application form and return by post and electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 July 2015.

Follow this link for more Scholarship Information and how to apply.

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The Ufunguo Scholarship programme is a major education initiative to raise the level of computer literacy among young Kenyans from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.  The programme aims to benefit 1% of school leavers by providing access to quality ICT training courses managed by its delivery partner, the Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT).

Today, Computer literacy is a pre-requisite for almost every white-collar job.

This is especially true in the prevailing economic climate, in which most employers are not prepared to sponsor their employees in acquiring ICT skills, even though these are needed in their workplace.

As in many countries, Kenyans live on either side of the ‘digital divide’. The minority urban elite not only have access to higher quality general education and life-skills development but also to ICT training, both at their secondary schools and in private colleges.

Those from disadvantaged economic backgrounds – the majority – do not.

Acquiring the more technical qualifications that could lead to a career in ICT poses a bigger problem for the majority, as training for these qualifications is quite expensive.

The Ufunguo Scholarship covers the following:

• International Computer Driving License (ICDL) – An international qualification which enables one to demonstrate their competence in use of computer applications
• User Support Professional- Equips one with technical knowledge in computer maintenance, it covers both Hardware and software aspects
• Network Support Specialist (N+) – Equips one with skills in handling computer networking.
• Computer programming – Aims at providing students with an entry point for a career in programming using Visual Basic (VB) and Java Languages.
• Web Design

Applications for the Ufunguo Scholarship are open to Young Kenyans who have either recently cleared high school or are currently in Form Four.

Application forms are available at all IAT Centre at a fee of KSh 50. There are no other charges in the application process. Alternatively download and complete an application form (see links below)

Fill in the required fields

• Attach a recent passport size photo
• Staple a copy of either KCSE result slip or Certificate

Completed forms should be either:

Dropped at any IAT Centre

Sent Via Mail – registrar [at] iat.ac.ke

Send Via Post – P.O. Box 165-00618 Ruaraka

For full scholarship description, scholarship application contacts and other requirements, see: Ufunguo Scholarships

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The Cadbury fellowships programme is run every year by the Department of African Studies and Anthropology at the University of Birmingham, thanks to a generous bequest from the Cadbury family.

Applications are invited from early-career researchers who are based in African institutions and wish to spend a period of ten weeks in Birmingham discussing and developing the results of their primary research.

Fellowships will cover return air-fare, accommodation and living costs for this period.

The programme will culminate in an international conference to be held at the University of Birmingham. The visiting fellows will present their papers alongside a range of established and younger participants who share their interest in this year’s theme.

Who is eligible for a Cadbury Fellowship?

Applications are invited from early-career researchers based in African institutions.

Applicants should have completed their main period of primary doctoral research and be either in the stage of writing up their dissertation or, if they have completed their dissertation, be looking to develop publications from it.

Applicants’ research should be relevant to the theme of Class and Africa, and they should be ready to discuss their findings and interpretations in a series of reading groups, seminar presentations, journal workshops and other activities over a ten-week period, before presenting their paper at the international conference. It is expected that fellows will seek to publish their paper as a journal article.

How to apply for a Cadbury Fellowship

Please email your application to Tom Penfold on t.w.penfold@bham.ac.uk by 22 Nov. Applications are by short CV (up to three pages, including names and contact details of two referees) and covering letter (also up to three pages). In your letter please include the following information:

• How you learned about this programme;
• Whether you will be able to spend ten weeks at University of Birmingham (i.e. will you be able to secure leave from other responsibilities such as teaching?);
• The thematic, geographical and chronological scope of your research;
• What research you have already undertaken and what you would work on during the fellowship.

For more information and application, visit: The Cadbury Fellowship Website

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The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. The first fellowship is for a period of up to 3 years, without teaching or administrative duties. The second fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with up to 25% teaching or administrative duties. The starting date for the two positions is no later than 01.10.2014. The application deadline is 20 April, 2014.

Study Subject (s): The PhD fellows will carry out research in statistical methodology related to the five-year project “Focus Driven Statistical Inference With Complex Data” (FocuStat), funded by the Norwegian Research Council.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing PhD research programme at University of Oslo in Norway.
Scholarship Provider: University of Oslo, Norway (project is funded by the Norwegian Research Council)
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway
Accreditation: The University of Oslo is accredited by EUA.

Eligibility: The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in statistics, or document that they will complete their Master’s degree in the course of the spring semester 2014. Candidates without a Master’s degree have until 30 June, 2014 to complete the final exam. A good command of English is required. The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Norwegian and international researchers can apply for these PhD research fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The PhD fellows will carry out research in statistical methodology related to the five-year project “Focus Driven Statistical Inference With Complex Data” (FocuStat), funded by the Norwegian Research Council. The themes and topics for the FocuStat project are broadly defined, inside the theory and applications of modern statistics for complex data structures. These themes in particular include Bayesian nonparametrics, model selection and averaging, methods that combine or bridge parametrics and nonparametrics, confidence distributions, new ways of combining statistical information, high-dimensional data, etc. The doctoral fellows will be members of the research group for Statistics and Biostatistics and, once appointed, a project plan will be worked out in accordance with the activities of the research group in general and those for the FocuStat project in particular.

Number of award(s): Two PhD research fellowships are offered.

Duration of award(s): The first fellowship is for a period of up to 3 years, without teaching or administrative duties. The second fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with up to 25% teaching or administrative duties. The starting date for the two positions is no later than 01.10.2014.

What does it cover? Pay grade is 50 – 57 (NOK 421 100 – 473 400 per year).

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

Online Application: The mode of applying is online. The application must include:
-Application letter
-CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work – scientific publications)
-Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
-Documentation of English proficiency
-List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
-Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
-Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 20 April, 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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Special call for scholarship applications for female applicants only for Masters and PhD Programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education Science (STEME).

To encourage the participation of young African female students at postgraduate level, for Masters and PhD programmes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Education Science (STEME), the Commission of the African Union is offering a Special Call for Scholarship Applications (For Female Applicants Only) to study in reputable African Universities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Special Scholarship, a candidate must:

i. Be a Female Citizen of an African Union Member State

ii. Be under the age of thirty five (35) years for Masters Programmes; and under forty (40) years for PhD Programmes.

iii. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, at the level of Upper Second Class Honours for a Masters’ Programme; and a holder of Masters’ Degree in the relevant field for a PhD Programme. The degree must be from a reputable University

iv. Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts, and academic awards if any.

v. Have proof of admission to undertake a full time Masters or PhD programme in a recognized university of an African Union Member State.

vi. Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion of studies for at least three (3) years.

No application will be considered without an admission letter from a university. In order to promote, intra-Africa student mobility, candidates are encouraged to seek admission to universities in countries other than their own.

Special Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarships – Eligible Fields of Study

The following fields of study are eligible:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Education, Science

The Masters programme should be of two years duration; while the PhD programme should be of three years duration.

Scholarship application closing date: 31st May.

For more scholarship details & scholarship application forms, see; Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarships for Female Applicants – pdf information

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The BlackBerry® Scholars Program is a global four-year scholarship program for outstanding women entering their first year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university.

The Blackberry Scholars Program for female undergraduates globally is now open to students entering their first year in a field of study involving Science, Technology, Engineering or Math at an accredited four-year college or university, and display an interest and/or aptitude in the mobile computing space.

Women Undergraduate Scholarships – Worth of Awards

The scholarship award includes full tuition for 4 academic years, and will be awarded at the beginning of the school year.

The Scholarship does not cover room and board, other living expenses, books or materials fees, transportation, or other costs not included in tuition.

Up to ten (10) Awards will be granted by BlackBerry in accordance with the selection criteria described below.

Women Undergraduate Scholarships – Eligibility Criteria

All applicants to The BlackBerry® Scholars Program must be female and age 18 or older (or the equivalent age of majority where you live). If the applicant is a minor, consent for participation in the program and acceptance of the Award is required from their parent or legal guardian at the time of application for the Program.

The Program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. students worldwide.

Applicants must be entering as a full-time first year undergraduate in the next academic year at an accredited college or university and planning to pursue a course of study majoring or concentrating in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.

Transfer between Science, Technology and Math programs will not affect payment of the award, however BlackBerry must be notified prior to any transfer.

Women Undergraduate Scholarships – Terms and Conditions

The Recipient must remain an active, full-time student, enrolled in an undergraduate program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math related fields at all times during the academic years of the Award.

The Recipient must remain in good academic standing and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (or local equivalent) in order to maintain the award or forfeit the remainder of the Award.

Recipient will be required to submit a current academic transcript following the end of each academic year, as will be detailed in the terms and conditions.

Through the four years of study covered by the Award, the Recipient must use a BlackBerry® smartphone exclusively (to be provided by BlackBerry) and must participate in various BlackBerry “Keep Moving” projects, training, networking opportunities and mentoring programs identified by BlackBerry, and may be responsible for written materials from time to time as may be requested by BlackBerry.

All written work product and blog entries will become property of BlackBerry.

An internship at BlackBerry may be required for one three (3) month period during third or fourth year of study, with all related living and travel expenses associated with the internship to be paid by BlackBerry.

Payment of the Scholarships will be made directly to the college or university in which the recipient is matriculated and enrolled on an annual basis before the start of each school year.

Any tax implications for the Scholarship will depend on the tax law where the individual Recipient resides and may also depend on the policies and procedures at the college or university where the recipient has matriculated.

Women Undergraduate Scholarships – How to Apply

Applicants for the women undergraduate scholarships are to make sure they provide the necessary items before starting the application process.

Below are the items they need to provide during the application process. All applicants must ensure that they provide all document as there is no way to save or resume their application at a later time once the process has begun.

Please also note that after an hour of inactivity, the form will time out.

• Personal info – name, email address, home address, etc
• Completed education info – secondary and post-secondary
• School name(s) and address(es)
• Graduation dates
• Course names, cumulative G.P.A., class rank and exam results (if applicable).
• Any post-secondary education that you have already completed, including course names, cumulative G.P.A., years in attendance, and what degree you completed
• A PDF copy of official transcripts
• Details of course(s), or aspects of courses, related to mobile computing, including major subjects and course reference numbers where applicable
• Work, extracurricular activities, volunteer and organizational history
• Awards and/or distinctions
• Post-secondary academic details – a PDF copy of your acceptance letter, or some equivalent proof of your intent to register
• Financial info – tuition costs, other scholarships and financial sources
• Recommendation letters from two sources – one from a teacher or academic advisor, and one from a personal, non-family acquaintance such as an employer, coach or community member, submitted as PDFs
• An essay of 2,000 words or less, submitting as a PDF or written/pasted in the form field, using the following questions as guidelines to aid in your writing:
• Why should you be a recipient of a BlackBerry Mobile Computing Scholarship?
• What effect on your education would this scholarship have to your ambitions?
• What does the future world built on mobile computing mean to you?
• What would it mean to you to be supported by a female mentor from BlackBerry?
• From your experiences, what are your educational and career goals?
• What will completing your degree, through a scholarship, mean to your career and future?
• How have you demonstrated leadership skills in your life, through extracurricular activities, part time work or school?
• Does any attribute, quality or skill distinguish you from everyone else? How did you develop this attribute?
• Describe an experience from your own life where someone has inspired and influenced you.

Follow the links below for more details and application contacts for the women undergraduate scholarships.

For more scholarship information and application, visit: Women Undergraduate Scholarships – Blackberry Scholars Program

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Akron Bar Foundation is offering Law scholarships to US students for attending a law school in Ohio. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of grade point average, affiliation with Summit County, history of community involvement and financial need. This year the Foundation granted $27,300 in scholarships to seven law school students. Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange for an interview, which will take place in April. The application deadline is April 5, 2014.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of Law.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for attending a law school in Ohio.
Scholarship Provider: Akron Bar Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Qualified applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
– You are a citizen of the United States.
– You will be attending a law school in Ohio.
-You are in good academic standing with your school(s).
-You have an affiliation with Summit County.
– You have a demonstrated history of community involvement.
– You have financial need.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of USA can apply for these Law scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Akron Bar Foundation provides scholarships to law school students. Applicants for an Akron Bar Foundation scholarship will have an affiliation with Summit County and a demonstrated history of community involvement. They must be in good academic standing with the respective schools, and have financial need.

Number of award(s): Seven Law scholarships are offered

Duration of award(s): Not Known

 What does it cover? This year the Foundation granted $27,300 in scholarships to seven law school students.

Selection Criteria: The Akron Bar Foundation provides scholarships to law students based on grade point average, affiliation with Summit County, history of community involvement, and financial need. 

Notification: Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange for an interview, which will take place in April. 

How to Apply: Applicants should apply by post. In order for your application to be considered, you must submit the following typed information:
– An updated resume.
– A completed, typed application.
– A certified transcript from your school(s). Request your transcript well in advance.
– Transcripts must be mailed directly to the Foundation by your school.
– Two letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your character. No relatives please. Request your letters of recommendation well in advance.
– Recommendations must be mailed directly to the Foundation by the writer.
– A FERPA release form from your school so we may request an academic and disciplinary check after the interview

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 5, 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application  

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A scholarship fund has been established at London School of Economics under the terms of a bequest to the School by Dr Olive Stone, a former member of the Law Department.

The purpose of the fund is to offer scholarships of a sufficient value to enable female students of 25 years and over who would not otherwise be able to do so to study at the School.

Priority is given to female students who are 25 years and over.

There have not been sufficient funds available for awards to be made to applicants outside these priority groups in previous years.

The scholarship is open to prospective law students and law students already registered at the London School of Economics.

One or more scholarships may be offered at the discretion of the selection committee.

The value of the scholarship will be determined by the selection committee.

The scholarship is tenable for one year in the first instance, subject to the award-holder registering as a student of the London School of Economics.

The scholarship may be renewed subject to re-application by the student; such renewal applications must be made in writing.

Students who apply to have their award renewed will normally be interviewed by the Panel.

Renewal is subject to good academic progress and continuing financial need.

Closing date for applications and renewals is normally 1 May.

For more information and application, see: Olive Stone Law School Scholarships – Scholarship grants – College scholarship

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The University of Edinburgh will offer eleven Master’s scholarships for eligible distance learning Master’s programmes offered by the University.

Scholarships will be available for students pursuing one of the following distance learning programmes:

College of Humanities and Social Science

·  LLM Innovation, Technology and the Law

·  LLM Intellectual Property Law

·  LLM Medical Ethics and the Law

·  LLM Information Technology and the Law

·  Med Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (including PG Certificate and PG Diploma)

·  MSc E-Learning (including PG Certificate and PG Diploma)

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

·  MSc Anaesthesia Practice

·  MSc Clinical Education

·  MSc Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases

·  MSc Equine Science

·  MSc Forensic Medicine and Science Health Informatics

·  MSc Health Informatics

·  MSc Health Information Governance

·  MSc International Animal Health

·  MSc Neuroimaging

·  MSc Pain Management

·  MSc Surgical Sciences

·  MSc Translational Medicine

Each scholarship will have a total value of £5,000 which will be deducted from the tuition fee for the entire part-time programme of study.

Online Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships – Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.

Follow the links below for more information and application contacts – Online Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships.

For more information and scholarship application, see: Online Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships – University of Edinburgh Website

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 Professor Stephen Chapman, BSC, PhD, Cert.H.Econ, FRSM, FRPharms Head of the School of Pharmacy, Keele University UK will be holding interviews for this prestigious scholarship.

The scholarship covers:

·  Tuition fees, for all years of study.

·  On-campus accommodation.

·  Contribution towards living expenses.

·  One return airfare from Kenya.

·  Possibility of summer vacation work at Sanofi Aventis, UK Office in Guildford.

Pharmacy Scholarship Eligibility:

·  Must have KCSE with a mean grade of A overall, with Chemistry, Biology, English and Maths at grade A.

·  Work experience in Pharmacy or healthcare and evidence of contribution to society voluntary/charity work.

·  Candidates who have already had the opportunity of studying for one year or more outside of Africa will not be eligible.

·  Completing an application form is not a guarantee for interview.

·  Candidates will be required to prove their nationality and show that without the scholarship they would be unable to study in the UK.

A maximum of 20 candidates will be selected for a written test and a short list will be made for the final selection interview.

For more details Contact: Uniserv Education, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel – 020 445 2732, 0723 597 445, 0735 014 549 or email info@uniserveducation.com

Pharmacy Undergraduate Scholarships – Keele University, UK.

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