Study Subject(s): The research area must be focused on a wide array of agriculture related topics  including agronomy, veterinary science, nutrition, food safety, sanitary and phytosanitary issues, natural resource management, agricultural biotechnology, global climate change, agricultural economics and agricultural policy.
Course Level: The fellowship program offers training and collaborative research opportunities.
Scholarship Provider: The United States Department of Agriculture
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: To be considered for the Borlaug Fellowship Program, candidates must:
-Be citizens of an eligible country
-Be fluent in English
-Have completed a Master’s or higher degree
-Be in the early or middle stage of their career, with at least two years of practical experience
-Be employed by a university, government agency or research entity in their home country
-Demonstrate their intention to continue working in their home country after completing the fellowship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The scientists, researchers and policymakers of Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Vietnam can apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2013 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to scientists, researchers and policymakers from 26 eligible countries. Fellows will work one-on-one with a mentor at a U.S. university, research center or government agency, usually for 6-12 weeks. The U.S. mentor will later visit the fellow’s home institution to continue collaboration.

Selection Criteria: Applicants are selected based on their academic and professional research interests and achievements, level of scientific competence, aptitude for scientific research, leadership potential, likelihood of bringing back new ideas to their home institution, and flexibility and aptitude for success in a cross-cultural environment. Consideration is also given to the relevance of the applicant’s research area to the research topics highlighted in the application announcement and to global food security and trade.

How to Apply: Candidates must apply via online application system.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The applicants must apply by January 15, 2013.

Targeted Research Areas

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Study Subject(s): Scholarship is provided for pursuing MSc in Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems (This course provides a solid grounding in the major themes of the area including artificial life, adaptive systems, biologically inspired robotics, complex adaptive systems, dynamical systems approaches to cognition, evolutionary systems and evolutionary computing, and natural and artificial neural systems, as well as the opportunity to take options in cutting-edge areas such as the science of consciousness) .
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing masters degree level.
Scholarship Provider: University of Sussex
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: UK/Europe (non UK)/International (non UK/EU) can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for International Students: UK, EU and International students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Due to a generous donation from Sussex alumnus Andrew Pegge, the Pegge Scholarship is awarded annually to postgraduate students taking the MSc Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems. The scholarship is open to all and awarded on merit; the awarding committee has discretion, according to circumstances, as to whether to award fees plus maintenance, or fees only.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not known

What does it cover? Contribution to maintenance and/or tuition fee waiver.

How to Apply: All applicants for the EASY MSc will be automatically considered for the Scholarship.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 11th September 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Study Subject(s): courses offered by the university
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree.
Scholarship Provider: Nanyang Technological University
Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore

Eligibility:
-Open to all nationalities.
-Successful awardees should read a full-time undergraduate degree programme. The scholarship will cover the years of study at NTU.
-Possess outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level, Local Polytechnic Diploma, NUS High School Diploma, IB Diploma or Year 12 equivalent qualifications.
-Excellent CCA records.
-Strong leadership qualities and potential..

Scholarship Open for International Students: The international students can apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Nanyang Scholarship, NTU’s foremost undergraduate scholarships are awarded to outstanding freshmen pursuing undergraduate programmes. Nanyang Scholarship recognizes students who excel academically, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and possess outstanding Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) track records.

Duration of Awards: Nanyang Scholarship covers up to the normal programme duration on the condition that the scholar maintains a record of good academic performance and conduct satisfactory to the University.

What does it Covers:
– Subsidised tuition fees (after Tuition Grant) will be fully covered
-Living allowance of S$6,000 per academic year.
-Book allowance of S$500 per academic year.
-Accommodation allowance of up to S$2,000 per academic year.
-Travel grant of S$5,000 for an overseas study/attachment programme (one-off)
-Computer allowance of S$1,500 (one-off).
-Settling-in allowance of S$250 (one-off).
-Priority for Global Immersion Programme.
-No bond is attached to the Nanyang Scholarship apart from the three-year bond applicable to all Singapore PRs and international students under the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme.

Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on competition amongst shortlisted candidates. cholars are required to maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 over 5.0. Academic performance will be reviewed every semester.

How to Apply: Online applications are to be submitted.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The same application period for admissions applies. Applicants are required to submit your application for admission before submitting your application for scholarship.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: 2013 Nanyang Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students in Singapore – 2013 2014 Scholarship Positions : 2013 2014 Scholarship Positions
http://scholarship-positions.com

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Full Scholarships for Dundee Research LLM Program: Dundee University School of Law in Dundee, Scotland is inviting applications for two full scholarships for its research LLM program.

According to the law school, successful applicants will be law graduates who have obtained at least a good 2:1 honours degree or equivalent and can show commitment to pursuing postgraduate research.

The LL.M. can be taken on a full-time basis over 12 months or on a part-time basis over 24 months.

The program incorporates research skills courses, which are designed to assist in the completion of the 30-40,000 word thesis.

Research students may also audit taught LL.M. modules.

Dundee Law School also offers a number of taught LL.M. programs.

The scholarship application deadline is August 31.

For more information about the program or scholarship, please contact f.j.clark [at] dundee.ac.uk

For scholarships application, see: Dundee Research LLM Program

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Full International Scholarships in UK; University of East London (UEL) is known as one of the fastest growing universities in the United Kingdom. The students come from one hundred and twenty countries around the world with a student population of approximately 28,000.

UEL has announced some scholarships for international students including some with full tuition fee waivers.

Sports Scholarships – International Basketball Scholarships

Applicants must have an offer without any further academic conditions (Only English Language results can be pending) for a one year Taught Master’s programme or a three year Bachelor’s programme.

Successful applicants will be expected to represent their specific sports club at UEL, and assist in the club’s development.

Amount – Up to 100% tuition fee scholarships

Scholarship Application Deadline – Ongoing

Sports Scholarships – International Rowing Scholarships

Applicants must have an offer without any further academic conditions (Only English Language results can be pending) for a one year Taught Master’s programme or a three year Bachelor’s programme.

Successful applicants will be expected to represent their specific sports club at UEL, and assist in the club’s development.

Amount – Up to 100% tuition fee scholarships

Scholarship Application Deadline – Ongoing

Tuition Fee Scholarships

This will be upto £5,000 scholarships to study any taught Masters at University of East London.

Dean’s Scholarships

These scholarships will be in the form of full tuition fee waiver. The eligible courses are any taught Masters Degree course at the University of East London.

All international students are eligible to apply for these scholarships but the students coming from “conflict zones” are preferred and are encouraged to apply.

For scholarship information, see; Full International Scholarships in UK

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Certificate in Conflict Resolution Skills Scholarships – Online Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution Skills – Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies (CPRS) Coventry University.

This course enables you to develop a range of practical and analytical skills that will increase your ability to intervene constructively in a range of different types of conflict situations at the inter-personal, inter-communal and international levels.

You will explore such concepts as peace, violence, justice & reconciliation along with a range of topics including nonviolence & peace-building.

The course carries 60 postgraduate credits and successful graduates can transfer to MA in Peace and Reconciliation Studies, which they can complete by distance learning.

Intended Audience

Graduates who would like to go for an NGO in a region of conflict, practitioners working in the field, people working in either the statutory or non-governmental sector, members of organisations facing conflict over change within the workplace or organisational setting.

The course is delivered mainly through Distance Learning, with a two-week intensive summer school at Coventry University, United Kingdom.

Training Cost & Scholarships

International students (non EU) pay £2,580 including accommodation. Scholarships are available to cover the costs.

Scholarship Application Deadline

6 April for both course and scholarship applications.

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Course Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD

Scholarship Provider: Dr. Anita Borg

Scholarship can be taken at: Europe

Eligibility:•Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent) .
•Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1st February 2012
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Study Subject(s): Law
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: The Center for the Study of Law and Society
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
1. Applicants normally must possess a Ph.D. or J.D. (or foreign equivalent).
2. Applicants must submit a full curriculum vitae.
3. Applicants must submit a letter describing their proposed program of research or study, specifying the time period they wish to be in residence at the Center. Applicants must pursue a program of research or study which is of mutual interest to faculty members at the Center for the Study of Law and Society.
4. Applicants must indicate their source of funding while visiting Berkeley, e.g. sabbatical pay, scholarship, government funding, personal funds, etc. Unfortunately, the Center cannot offer stipends or other financial assistance. Monthly minimum requirements for foreign exchange scholars are: $1600 per month for the J-1 scholar, $500 per month for the J-2 spouse, $200 per month for each J-2 child.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Center for the Study of Law and Society invites applications for visiting scholars for 2011-2012. The Center fosters empirical research and theoretical analysis concerning legal institutions, legal processes, legal change, and the social consequences of law. Closely linked to the School of Law, CSLS creates a multidisciplinary milieu with a faculty of distinguished socio-legal scholars in sociology of law, political science, criminal justice studies, law and economics, legal history, law and psychology, and legal and social philosophy, along with visiting socio-legal scholars from the United States and around the world.

How to Apply: By post and online

Scholarship Application Deadline: November 14, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Study Subject(s):Civil and Environmental Engineering
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Kunsan National University
Scholarship can be taken at: South Korea

Eligibility:
Based on several grants, including Brain Korea 21st Century (BK21) grant, our team is inviting sincere international applicants for master degrees. Monthly stipends and settlement supports, incentives depending on performances as well as tuition fees will be supported based on the laboratory financial supporting system. Applicants should have enthusiasm in research, and excellent skills in English communication (written and verbal) are highly preferred. We prefer applicants who are able to publish international journal papers ranked as SCI or SCIE during his/her appointment in the laboratory with their own creative research topics.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Structural System Laboratory (SSL) in the Department of Civil Engineering (specially Structural Engineering), Kunsan National University, has established itself as a leading laboratory in South Korea with continuous developments in the relevant engineering researches in the field of Civil Engineering. We have been undergoing for several research projects by the South Korean Government. Through stable financial supports for the SSL members, our aim is to make the selected research teams as world-leading research groups.

How to Apply: Interested applicants must submit their curriculum vitae with a brief research plan to Prof. Dookie Kim (kim2kie-at-chol.com).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18th November,2011. Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Uppsala University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

Eligibility:
To qualify for a Ph D position the applicant must have at least a Master Degree with a Major in Chemistry. We are looking for a devoted, motivated, and hard-working candidate willing to work in a stimulating research field. Furthermore, the candidate should have a deep interest in synthetic organic chemistry.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Ph D student is expected to carry out advanced research in synthetic organic chemistry, including performing transition metal catalysis and advanced organic synthesis. The position will also include writing research reports and manuscripts for publication in international journals. Thus, the candidate must have very good knowledge in written and spoken English. The candidate will broaden his/her perspective and knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry, and transition metal catalysis by taking graduate courses in relevant subjects and to teach as well as participate in general departmental work such as instrument maintenance etc to a level corresponding to a maximum 20% of the employment time.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: November 30th 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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