Google ICT Scholarship: Through the Google ICT Scholarship, Women are encouraged 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.

The scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. Remaining finalists will receive $1,000 each.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• be entering their senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States.
• be Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field majors.
• be enrolled in full-time study.
• maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program.

How to Apply:

Complete the online application form and submit the requested documentation via mail.

Please send your transcripts and recommendation letters to: Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program, Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-8303.

For further information please e-mail: anitaborgscholars [at] google.com

For further details and application, see: Google ICT Scholarship Website

Google announces  ICT Scholarship for women

Google ICT Scholarship: Through the Google ICT Scholarship, Women are encouraged 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.

The scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. Remaining finalists will receive $1,000 each.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• be entering their senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States.
• be Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field majors.
• be enrolled in full-time study.
• maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program.

How to Apply:

Complete the online application form and submit the requested documentation via mail.

Please send your transcripts and recommendation letters to: Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program, Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-8303.

For further information please e-mail: anitaborgscholars [at] google.com

For further details and application, see: Google ICT Scholarship Website

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African Guest Writer Scholarship: The Nordic Africa Institute through the research/network programme Cultural Images in and of Africa invites applications and nominations for a three-month grant as African guest writer at the institute.

The grant is open for writers of fiction.

The selection will be announced in the first half of March.

Conditions:

• The Guest Writer’s scholarship includes a return air-fare (Economy Class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 250 (approx. USD 30) a day (maximum SEK 25,000 for 90 days) plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. USD 300), a shared office and free photocopying facilities up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.
• Guest Writers have access to a computer/MS Word at the office and have to do their own typing.

Scholarship Qualifications:

• Applicants must have some documented record of writing, with at least some publishing.
• The applicant must be able to express herself/himself in English, although this does not have to be the language she/he writes in.

Young writers are encourage to apply.

Deadline: December 31.

For more scholarship information and application, see: African Guest Writer Scholarship Website

Applications called for African Guest Writer Scholarship

African Guest Writer Scholarship: The Nordic Africa Institute through the research/network programme Cultural Images in and of Africa invites applications and nominations for a three-month grant as African guest writer at the institute.

The grant is open for writers of fiction.

The selection will be announced in the first half of March.

Conditions:

• The Guest Writer’s scholarship includes a return air-fare (Economy Class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 250 (approx. USD 30) a day (maximum SEK 25,000 for 90 days) plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. USD 300), a shared office and free photocopying facilities up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.
• Guest Writers have access to a computer/MS Word at the office and have to do their own typing.

Scholarship Qualifications:

• Applicants must have some documented record of writing, with at least some publishing.
• The applicant must be able to express herself/himself in English, although this does not have to be the language she/he writes in.

Young writers are encourage to apply.

Deadline: December 31.

For more scholarship information and application, see: African Guest Writer Scholarship Website

Applications called for African Guest Writer Scholarship

African Guest Writer Scholarship: The Nordic Africa Institute through the research/network programme Cultural Images in and of Africa invites applications and nominations for a three-month grant as African guest writer at the institute.

The grant is open for writers of fiction.

The selection will be announced in the first half of March.

Conditions:

• The Guest Writer’s scholarship includes a return air-fare (Economy Class), accommodation, a subsistence allowance of SEK (Swedish kronor) 250 (approx. USD 30) a day (maximum SEK 25,000 for 90 days) plus an installation grant of SEK 2,500 (approx. USD 300), a shared office and free photocopying facilities up to a maximum of 1,000 copies.
• Guest Writers have access to a computer/MS Word at the office and have to do their own typing.

Scholarship Qualifications:

• Applicants must have some documented record of writing, with at least some publishing.
• The applicant must be able to express herself/himself in English, although this does not have to be the language she/he writes in.

Young writers are encourage to apply.

Deadline: December 31.

For more scholarship information and application, see: African Guest Writer Scholarship Website

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IRRI Training Scholarship: Scholarships are available to support highly qualified scientists from developing countries.

IRRI administer scholarship funds for several donor agencies.

The selection is highly competitive but institutions may endorse applicants.

Two-degree scholarships are available – full scholarships and thesis scholarships.

Full Scholarships

• Full scholarships or research scholars for coursework and thesis are granted to qualified students from countries with relatively less developed educational systems.
• It supports all coursework requirements and thesis research.
• Scholars receiving a full scholarship are normally enrolled at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.
• Full MS scholars are supported for a maximum of 3 years.
• Full PhD scholars are required to complete their program within 4 years.

Thesis Scholarships

• Thesis scholarships are available to those who have finished their formal studies and are ready to conduct thesis research.
• Thesis scholars or research scholars for thesis only mostly came from developing countries with advanced university systems.
• MS and PhD. scholars are allowed a maximum of 2 and 3 years, respectively, to complete their research and write-up.

Affiliate research scholarships are also granted, the financial support however, come from any sponsoring institution or organization.

IRRI scientists only supervise the scholars.

Most of the affiliate research scholars are scientists from developing countries.

IRRI Training further support student interns under the degree program whose academic requirements entail a one-month to one year work experience.

These interns are granted funding assistance by another organization and are supervised by IRRI scientists.

Deadline: 31st July each year.

For more information and application, visit: IRRI Training Scholarship Website

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