The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaning independent candidate in Butambala parliamentary by elections, who is also Butambala district Deputy Speaker, Faridah Nakiboneka has withdrawn from the race after president Museveni reportedly telephoned her today morning telling her to stand down for Kikulukunyu.

Sources privy to this information told us that Museveni promised her to stand in 2012 parliamentary by elections.

But this is not new for NRM leaning candidates to step down for official NRM candidates. In the recently concluded Kasese district woman MP by elections, an NRM leaning candidate had to stand down for NRM’s Rehema Muhindo after the intervention of president Museveni but this didn’t compel FDC’s Winfred Kiiza from humiliating the ruling party.

In Bushenyi Municipality, one Katungwe had to stand down for NRM’s Nasser Basajjabalaba when president Museveni intervened but still FDC’s Odo Tayebwa floored NRM.

In Bukoto south parliamentary by elections, Robert Rutaro and two other candidates had to quit the race For NRM’s Alintuma Nsambu after again president Museveni’s intervention but that also couldn’t withstand DP’s Mathias Nsubuga to floors Museveni’s candidate in the race.

Now people are waiting to see on 12^th September whether the voters in Butambala will not reject NRM by voting DP’s Muwanga Kivumbi.

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According to Uganda’s electoral laws this is the stipulated time for starting counting poll results. The Bukoto South race attracted four candidates Mathias Nsubuga (DP), Alintuma Nsambu of NRM, Julius Sentamu of FDC and Dan Katula (Independent).

The preliminary results indicate that the FDC candidate is in the third position, independent candidate is trailing and NRM’s candidate is in the second position while DP’s Nsubuga is leading.

But it is still too early to declare who is automatically the winner of this arguably hottest race among the by elections we have had in Uganda since 2011. Just watch this site we shall keep you up dated ….

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The NRM leadership is now gambling with former MP Alintuma Nsambu whose relationship with Buganda Kingdom establishment is as sour as the word its self.

Sources tell us that Nsambu is expected to use his financial martial to battle it out with DP’s Mathias Nsubuga in a parliamentary by-election in Bukoto south, in Masaka district.

Meanwhile FDC is also in search for a candidate following a bitter verbal exchange with DP over EALA elections.

The seat fell vacant after the nullification of the former area MP Muyanja Mbabali over lack of enough academic papers. Nominations for the post are slated between 13^th to 14^th June, 2012.

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Sources tell us that Nsambu is expected to use his financial martial to battle it out with DP’s Mathias Nsubuga in a parliamentary by-election in Bukoto south, in Masaka district.

Meanwhile FDC is also in search for a candidate following a bitter verbal exchange with DP over EALA elections.

The seat fell vacant after the nullification of the former area MP Muyanja Mbabali over lack of enough academic papers. Nominations for the post are slated between 13^th to 14^th June, 2012.

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Georgina Sweet Fellowship: The trustees of the AFUW Inc Education Trust invite applications for the biennial Georgina Sweet Fellowship to support a woman postgraduate to undertake advanced post-first degree study or research in any field, at an Australian university.

Value:

• $6,000 Australian Dollars.
• The award may be applied toward the cost of the successful applicant’s studies, but does not include travel expenses.
• Payment will be made in two halves, subject to satisfactory progress by the candidate.

Fellowship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• hold a degree from a recognised university.
• be a financial member of a National Federation or Association of the International Federation of University Women.
• be formally accepted by the university at which she proposes to study.

Deadline: 31st May each year.

For more information and application, visit: Georgina Sweet Fellowship Website

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ICCR Scholarships, India: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations on behalf Government of India offers scholarships and fellowships to international students wishing to study in India in various programs and disciplines.

Scholarships are available also for research work and non-formal courses (Religion, Classical Music, Dance and Crafts).

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) offers 1804 scholarships every year under its various scholarship schemes.

International students from over 70 countries study in different universities and educational institutions spread all over India to pursue a variety of courses from under-graduate to post-doctoral level in various subjects.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Offer of scholarships are sent to the respective Governments through Indian diplomatic missions abroad.

Nominations are received from the respective Governments in the Indian diplomatic missions concerned.

These are forwarded to Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for final selection and placement.

Direct applications from candidates cannot be considered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

International government nominees have to fill prescribed forms for Scholarships for Foreign Nationals that are available with Indian missions abroad.

While filling in the forms, the candidate must specify the course he wishes to pursue such as:

• certificate/diploma
• undergraduate degree
• postgraduate degree
• doctoral research work only.

For more information and application, see; ICCR Scholarships – India

Apply for ICCR Scholarships in the Government of India

ICCR Scholarships, India: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations on behalf Government of India offers scholarships and fellowships to international students wishing to study in India in various programs and disciplines.

Scholarships are available also for research work and non-formal courses (Religion, Classical Music, Dance and Crafts).

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) offers 1804 scholarships every year under its various scholarship schemes.

International students from over 70 countries study in different universities and educational institutions spread all over India to pursue a variety of courses from under-graduate to post-doctoral level in various subjects.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Offer of scholarships are sent to the respective Governments through Indian diplomatic missions abroad.

Nominations are received from the respective Governments in the Indian diplomatic missions concerned.

These are forwarded to Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for final selection and placement.

Direct applications from candidates cannot be considered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

International government nominees have to fill prescribed forms for Scholarships for Foreign Nationals that are available with Indian missions abroad.

While filling in the forms, the candidate must specify the course he wishes to pursue such as:

• certificate/diploma
• undergraduate degree
• postgraduate degree
• doctoral research work only.

For more information and application, see; ICCR Scholarships – India

Apply for ICCR Scholarships in the Government of India

ICCR Scholarships, India: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations on behalf Government of India offers scholarships and fellowships to international students wishing to study in India in various programs and disciplines.

Scholarships are available also for research work and non-formal courses (Religion, Classical Music, Dance and Crafts).

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) offers 1804 scholarships every year under its various scholarship schemes.

International students from over 70 countries study in different universities and educational institutions spread all over India to pursue a variety of courses from under-graduate to post-doctoral level in various subjects.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Offer of scholarships are sent to the respective Governments through Indian diplomatic missions abroad.

Nominations are received from the respective Governments in the Indian diplomatic missions concerned.

These are forwarded to Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for final selection and placement.

Direct applications from candidates cannot be considered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

International government nominees have to fill prescribed forms for Scholarships for Foreign Nationals that are available with Indian missions abroad.

While filling in the forms, the candidate must specify the course he wishes to pursue such as:

• certificate/diploma
• undergraduate degree
• postgraduate degree
• doctoral research work only.

For more information and application, see; ICCR Scholarships – India

Apply for ICCR Scholarships in the Government of India

ICCR Scholarships, India: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations on behalf Government of India offers scholarships and fellowships to international students wishing to study in India in various programs and disciplines.

Scholarships are available also for research work and non-formal courses (Religion, Classical Music, Dance and Crafts).

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) offers 1804 scholarships every year under its various scholarship schemes.

International students from over 70 countries study in different universities and educational institutions spread all over India to pursue a variety of courses from under-graduate to post-doctoral level in various subjects.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Offer of scholarships are sent to the respective Governments through Indian diplomatic missions abroad.

Nominations are received from the respective Governments in the Indian diplomatic missions concerned.

These are forwarded to Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for final selection and placement.

Direct applications from candidates cannot be considered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

International government nominees have to fill prescribed forms for Scholarships for Foreign Nationals that are available with Indian missions abroad.

While filling in the forms, the candidate must specify the course he wishes to pursue such as:

• certificate/diploma
• undergraduate degree
• postgraduate degree
• doctoral research work only.

For more information and application, see; ICCR Scholarships – India

ICCR Scholarships, India: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations on behalf Government of India offers scholarships and fellowships to international students wishing to study in India in various programs and disciplines.

Scholarships are available also for research work and non-formal courses (Religion, Classical Music, Dance and Crafts).

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) offers 1804 scholarships every year under its various scholarship schemes.

International students from over 70 countries study in different universities and educational institutions spread all over India to pursue a variety of courses from under-graduate to post-doctoral level in various subjects.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Offer of scholarships are sent to the respective Governments through Indian diplomatic missions abroad.

Nominations are received from the respective Governments in the Indian diplomatic missions concerned.

These are forwarded to Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for final selection and placement.

Direct applications from candidates cannot be considered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

International government nominees have to fill prescribed forms for Scholarships for Foreign Nationals that are available with Indian missions abroad.

While filling in the forms, the candidate must specify the course he wishes to pursue such as:

• certificate/diploma
• undergraduate degree
• postgraduate degree
• doctoral research work only.

For more information and application, see; ICCR Scholarships – India

Apply for ICCR Scholarships in the Government of India

ICCR Scholarships, India: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations on behalf Government of India offers scholarships and fellowships to international students wishing to study in India in various programs and disciplines.

Scholarships are available also for research work and non-formal courses (Religion, Classical Music, Dance and Crafts).

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) offers 1804 scholarships every year under its various scholarship schemes.

International students from over 70 countries study in different universities and educational institutions spread all over India to pursue a variety of courses from under-graduate to post-doctoral level in various subjects.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Offer of scholarships are sent to the respective Governments through Indian diplomatic missions abroad.

Nominations are received from the respective Governments in the Indian diplomatic missions concerned.

These are forwarded to Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for final selection and placement.

Direct applications from candidates cannot be considered by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

International government nominees have to fill prescribed forms for Scholarships for Foreign Nationals that are available with Indian missions abroad.

While filling in the forms, the candidate must specify the course he wishes to pursue such as:

• certificate/diploma
• undergraduate degree
• postgraduate degree
• doctoral research work only.

For more information and application, see; ICCR Scholarships – India

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Femmes Africa Solidarité Internships: Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS), an NGO with offices in Geneva, Dakar and New York, has regular open positions for unpaid internships for any person, male or female.

The candidate must be interested in actively participating in gender based conflict resolution and peace building in Africa.

FAS aims to facilitate, strengthen and promote the leading role of women in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts.

These aims and objectives are carried out by a number of women actively working in various parts of Africa.

Internships at Femmes Africa Solidarité are challenging and highly rewarding.

Interns should expect to gain: practical skills, a greater understanding of the daily running of an international NGO and peace initiatives in Africa, and as well as the opportunity to work alongside international organizations and UN agencies. For more information and application, visit: Femmes Africa Solidarité Internships

Apply for  Femmes Africa Solidarité Internships

Femmes Africa Solidarité Internships: Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS), an NGO with offices in Geneva, Dakar and New York, has regular open positions for unpaid internships for any person, male or female.

The candidate must be interested in actively participating in gender based conflict resolution and peace building in Africa.

FAS aims to facilitate, strengthen and promote the leading role of women in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts.

These aims and objectives are carried out by a number of women actively working in various parts of Africa.

Internships at Femmes Africa Solidarité are challenging and highly rewarding.

Interns should expect to gain: practical skills, a greater understanding of the daily running of an international NGO and peace initiatives in Africa, and as well as the opportunity to work alongside international organizations and UN agencies. For more information and application, visit: Femmes Africa Solidarité Internships

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Research Scholarships for Lawyers: UNIDROIT’s Scholarships Programme offers Research Scholarships for Lawyers from Developing Countries and Countries in Economic Transition

A scholarship (average length: two months, with a minimum of six weeks; exceptionally, four months in the case of the UK Foundation) may cover all or part of the cost of living in Rome for the designated period, but beneficiaries are in principle expected to meet their own travel expenses.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• The subject of the candidate’s research project, which must be related to uniform law / international private law (see details of the holdings of the UNIDROIT Library), preference being given to subjects that fit in with the Organisation’s Work Programme;
• The project’s potential for practical application in the beneficiary’s country of origin, preference being given to projects relating to the drafting of national laws or which aim at promoting the adoption of uniform law instruments;
• The candidate’s qualifications (“graduate” or “post-graduate”) and position (academic, civil servant, judge, practitioner);

A good working knowledge of English and/or French is indispensable.

In that case, a formal letter is issued by the Secretary-General which may be used by applicants in support of their direct requests to potential sponsors to finance their stay in Rome. More Info: UNIDROIT Scholarships, Ms Laura Tikanvaara, Via Panisperna 28, 00184 Rome , Italy. e-mail: l.tikanvaara [at] unidroit.org

For further details and application materials, contact: Research Scholarships for Lawyers from Developing Countries and Countries in Economic Transition Website

study Research for Lawyers from Developing Countries

Research Scholarships for Lawyers: UNIDROIT’s Scholarships Programme offers Research Scholarships for Lawyers from Developing Countries and Countries in Economic Transition

A scholarship (average length: two months, with a minimum of six weeks; exceptionally, four months in the case of the UK Foundation) may cover all or part of the cost of living in Rome for the designated period, but beneficiaries are in principle expected to meet their own travel expenses.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• The subject of the candidate’s research project, which must be related to uniform law / international private law (see details of the holdings of the UNIDROIT Library), preference being given to subjects that fit in with the Organisation’s Work Programme;
• The project’s potential for practical application in the beneficiary’s country of origin, preference being given to projects relating to the drafting of national laws or which aim at promoting the adoption of uniform law instruments;
• The candidate’s qualifications (“graduate” or “post-graduate”) and position (academic, civil servant, judge, practitioner);

A good working knowledge of English and/or French is indispensable.

In that case, a formal letter is issued by the Secretary-General which may be used by applicants in support of their direct requests to potential sponsors to finance their stay in Rome. More Info: UNIDROIT Scholarships, Ms Laura Tikanvaara, Via Panisperna 28, 00184 Rome , Italy. e-mail: l.tikanvaara [at] unidroit.org

For further details and application materials, contact: Research Scholarships for Lawyers from Developing Countries and Countries in Economic Transition Website

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The European Master’s in Transnational Trade Law and Finance (EMTTLF) has been selected by the European Commission among the Erasmus Mundus masters courses for five years.

This implies that the European Commission will grant scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students to follow the EMTTLF Masters Course.

The EMTTLF Consortium will award around 17 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students.

Third-country graduate student means:

• A national of a third country other than those from EEA-EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and candidate countries for accession to the European Union (presently Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey);
• Who has already obtained a first higher education degree;
• Who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries (EEA-EFTA States and EU candidate countries for accession);
• Who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries.

Amount

Each grantee will receive 1,600 € each month for living costs during the months of duration of the program (1 academic year = 10 months) plus a fixed amount of 10,000 € to be paid in two installments of 5,000 € each per year.

In order to facilitate the management of the transfer of the lump sum and the registration fee and to reduce costs for money transfer students can authorize the EMTTLF Consortium to deduct the registration fee from the lump sum.

For more information about the grants, see: Master Scholarships in Transnational Trade Law and Finance

Apply for Masters in Transnational Trade Law and Finance

The European Master’s in Transnational Trade Law and Finance (EMTTLF) has been selected by the European Commission among the Erasmus Mundus masters courses for five years.

This implies that the European Commission will grant scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students to follow the EMTTLF Masters Course.

The EMTTLF Consortium will award around 17 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students.

Third-country graduate student means:

• A national of a third country other than those from EEA-EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and candidate countries for accession to the European Union (presently Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey);
• Who has already obtained a first higher education degree;
• Who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries (EEA-EFTA States and EU candidate countries for accession);
• Who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries.

Amount

Each grantee will receive 1,600 € each month for living costs during the months of duration of the program (1 academic year = 10 months) plus a fixed amount of 10,000 € to be paid in two installments of 5,000 € each per year.

In order to facilitate the management of the transfer of the lump sum and the registration fee and to reduce costs for money transfer students can authorize the EMTTLF Consortium to deduct the registration fee from the lump sum.

For more information about the grants, see: Master Scholarships in Transnational Trade Law and Finance

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Above the Fray fellowship is not about finding the most experienced candidate; it is about discovering the next generation of international journalists. The fellowship will support energetic, truth-seeking individuals who wish to cover under-reported regions, but who lack the means to do so.

Applicants should have at least three but no more than five years’ professional experience. Candidates must submit a bio, two recommendations, two audio or video clips, three essays and a pitch to report from an otherwise under-reported region.

Deadline for applications: July 1, 2012.

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.thejohnalexanderproject.org/apply.html

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