Kibuku County MP Saleh Kamba has complained that someone could be using the police to witch-hunt him over his success in politics. Without mentioning names, the MP says that the force follows him wherever he goes and it doesn’t tell him why he does so.

MP Kamba on Thursday this week survived spending a night in police cell following his arrest over allegations of having forged academic papers from Makerere University he presented for his parliamentary nomination in 2011.

The police released him on police bond after he recorded a statement at the Police Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in Kireka, a Kampala suburb. The police suspects that MP Kamba issued false academic documents to seek re-election in the 2011 general parliamentary elections in Pallisa district for which he emerged winner.

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Mps expressed fears that if government does not provide them with security they will be useless in parliament saying they fear handling sensitive issues like fighting corruption.

MPs Theodore Sekikubo and Medard Bitekyerezo said that Tinkansimiire had reported the threats to police earlier but police did not respond, something which may scare MPs from talking for their voters in parliament for fear of their lives.

Mps including Winnie Kiiza, Prof.Gilbert Bukenya and Mathias Nsubuga Birekerawo said that incidents of setting fire on houses and murder are on increase but government response is slow.

The MPs cited such incidents in Kasese, Kyanamukaka (Lwengo) and Kakiri(wakiso) where over 11 lives have been lost in less than a month .

Some members of Parliament also blamed police of being reluctant despite members reporting threats received from anonymous callers.

MPs, Peter Ogwang, Beatrice Anywar among told parliament that they have ever got threatening messages from anonymous people and reported to police for security but police asked them to provide accommodation for police guards, which to them is an extra cost they cannot meet.

The minister for internal Affairs Hillary Onek also said that he has on several occasions been trailed by unknown people which forced him to seek beef up his security. He promised to follow-up on the mps concerns and carryout investigations and punish culprits according to the law.

He however said that police is facing the challenge of man power with only 43,000 thousand out of 65,000 required.

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Africa Union Scientific Awards: The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology in partnership with the Africa Union invites applications from outstanding Kenyan scientists to this year’s African Union Scientific Awards Competition.

This Programme is designed to celebrate the achievements of African scientists and to promote efforts to transform scientific research inAfricainto entrepreneurship, attract investments and create research centers of excellence.

Eligible applicants are expected to have attained exceptional achievements in scientific research, new scientific discoveries and scientific accomplishments.

In addition, the applicability of the scientific work toAfrica’s challenges will be considered.

The awards will be presented in each of the following two scientific sectors:

• Life and Earth Sciences; and
• Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation

The Awards will further be made in the following categories;

• Category 1: African Union Young Scientist National Award worth USD 5,000
• Category 2: African Union Women Scientist Regional Award worth USD 20,000
• Category 3: African Union Scientific Award worth USD 100,000.

Award Application Eligibility Criteria:

• The competition is open to Kenyan citizens only
• Category 1 targets young scientists, who will be less than 40 years
• Category 2 targets excelling women scientists
• Category 3 targets outstanding African scientists
• Patentable innovations are encouraged
• The innovator should be an individual
• Inventions clearly identified as serving military purposes are not eligible for these awards
• If applying for more than one category, separate application forms are required.

 Closing Date: 3rd September.

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African Graduate Scholarships in International Health and Development -UniversityCollegeLondon.

The scholarships exist to support African nationals with a high-quality academic and professional background who wish to further develop their skills and knowledge in their specific field.

The Scholarship is a one-off award for the academic year September-September.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• The Candidate must be an African national and a permanent resident of an African nation.
• The Candidate must have made an application to UCL to study for a full-time postgraduate programme at the Centre for International Health and Development for the coming academic year.
• The Scholarship is offered as a partial payment towards UCL tuition fees and will not cover additional living and travel costs.

Therefore the candidate must arrange for and obtain additional funding.

The candidate must also be able to provide evidence that he/she has secured other sources of funding for travel and living costs and the remainder of the tuition fees.

• The Scholarship can only be applied to tuition fees for a UCL CIHD MSc or MPhil/PhD. Scholarship awards are deducted from tuition fees.

Successful candidates will not receive the scholarship directly.

Contacts: CIHD Postgraduate Teaching Office,Institute ofChild Health,30 Guilford Street,LondonWC1N 1EH Email: cihdsc[at]ich.ucl.ac.uk

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CN Yang Scholars Programme: The CN Yang Scholars Programme is a premier undergraduate programme at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) for science and engineering students.

The programme is named in honour of Professor CN Yang, Nobel Laureate in Physics (1957) and one of the greatest scientists of our era.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

The Scholars Programme is open to all nationalities.

Candidates with international qualifications should have outstanding academic results and extra-curricular activities.

Candidates should have offered Advanced Mathematics, Phyiscs and Chemistry at High School level and will be required to offer these subjects at the University Entrance Examination, if shortlisted.

Application Procedure:

Application for the Scholars Programme for international students is open. The closing date for the Scholars Programme is the same as the application for admission.

Terms and Conditions

Students on the CN Yang Scholars Programme will be awarded the Nanyang Scholarship which covers the entire duration of the undergraduate studies on condition that scholars maintain a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3.5 over 5.

The academic performance is monitored on a semester basis.The Nanyang Scholarship ceases once the student is no longer placed on the CN Yang Scholars Programme.

The scholarship covers the following:

• Tuition fee directly payable by students (after Tuition Grant)
• Book allowance of $500 per annum
• Computer allowance of $1,500 (One-off)
• Settling in allowance of $250 (One-off)

The CN Yang Scholar would be guaranteed a place in the hall of residence during the 4 years of his undergraduate life.

Candidates in receipt of other scholarships are not eligible for the Nanyang Scholarship.

There is no bond attached to the Nanyang Scholarship apart from the 3-year bond applicable to all foreign students under the Tuition Grant Scheme.

Please note:

Please satisfy yourself of your eligibility for the application before submitting the application form.

False information or willful suppression of material facts will render your application disqualified, or if the Scholarship is awarded to you, the award will be invalid and you will be required to pay back the amounts received.

Eligible Courses:

The CN Yang Scholars Programme is tenable for the pursuit of any Science and Engineering course in NTU except Maritime Studies.

For more information visit; CN Yang Scholars Programme Website

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Huygens Scholarship Programme – Netherlands: The Huygens Scholarship Programme is open to students from all countries of the world.

It is aimed at talented students who want to study in Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies.

Study can include research and/or practical training.

The Dutch Minister for Education, Culture and Science has made four million euros available for international students coming to the Netherlands under the HSP Huygens programme.

There is no fixed number of available scholarships, but the actual number is determined by the total cost of the variable components of the scholarships.

Scholarships are awarded for a period of no less than six months and no more than 24 months.

They include the following components:

• a monthly allowance of €900 euros (this includes a standard contribution towards healthcare insurance).
• visa fees (standard contribution)
• the full cost of tuition fees
• a one-off payment towards international travel costs (standard contribution based on country of origin).
• If you are already a graduate, you must have graduated less than two years ago. Your study in the Netherlands should be in the final phase of your bachelor’s studies or during your master’s studies.

Application deadlines: January 15 & February 1 every year.

For more information and aplication materials, visit; Huygens Scholarship Programme Website

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National Geographic Society Grants: The National Geographic Society awards grants for scientific field research and exploration.

All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest.

Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology.

In addition the committee is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat, effects of human-population pressures).

While grant amounts vary greatly, most range from U.S. $15,000 to $20,000.

Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local collaborator as part of their research teams.

The committee will not consider applications seeking support solely for laboratory work or archival research.

For more information and application materials, see: National Geographic Society Grants Website

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A position is available in Prof. Jerome Delhommelle’s group (starting date: May or August 2009). Prof. Delhommelle is an Assistant Professor in the Physical Chemistry division of the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Dakota.

The position is available on any of the following research topics:

• Metal Nanoparticles
• Semiconductor Nanostructures
• Crystallization of biominerals and biological systems
• Investigation of the early steps of amyloid peptide aggregation Requirements

– Bachelor or Master in Chemistry or Physics. – GRE General – GREChemistry (if degree not in the field of chemistry) – TOEFL Stipend: $ 20,000 / year

Please send a curriculum vitae, test scores, academic transcripts, contact details and names of two references, to Prof. Delhommelle at the following email address: recruitund[at]gmail.com, also see: PhD scholarship in Physical Chemistry

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Working to Advance African Women Foundation Scholarship: Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation scholarship program offers $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa.

These scholarships for women in Africa are renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance. Scholarships application deadline is December every year.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

Female students of African origin, who have gained admission to an institution of higher learning in Africa.

• Able to demonstrate financial need.
• Excellent academic record.

Special consideration will also be given to underprivileged students, orphans and children of widows, students in the first or second year of study, and students admitted to engineering, math, technology and science based programs.

Your application package must include the following:

• Application form (download in PDF format).
• Curriculum vita or resume.
• A 1-2 page essay on your future career goals and how you expect the Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation scholarship will assist in fulfilling those goals.
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably from academic mentors/advisors.
• Current University transcrips, if applicable.

Please complete all sections of the application form and submit all required materials to WAAW foundation.

Completed application forms and supporting documents should preferably be submitted electronically (with subject heading: Scholarship).

Application deadline: December every year.

Application materials may also be mailed to: Scholarship Application, WAAW Foundation 209 Rugen Lane, College Station, Texas, USA 77845. E-mail: scholarship[at]waawfoundation.org

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The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship – Asia: Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields.

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, Google are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Asia.

Through the scholarship, Google aims to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool.

Each scholarship recipient will receive a $3500 scholarship. In addition all finalists and scholarship recipients will be invited to visit Google’s Engineering Center in Korea for a networking retreat.

It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria to be eligible:

• Be a female student enrolled in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at an university
• Be enrolled at an University in any of the following countries: Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply
• Be studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Maintain an excellent academic record.

Scholarship finalists and scholars are invited to an expenses paid retreat held in Korea in early August. In addition to free time for sightseeing and socializing, the formal part of the retreat typically includes:

• Welcome meal and tour of Google;
• Informal ice breaker activities and introductions;
• Introduction to the Anita Borg Institute and the scholarship program;
• Personal insights, technical talks, and workshops.

Applications for the Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship will be open in Spring.

For more scholarship information and application: The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Asia

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