Graduate Student Fellowship Program: The Board of Trustees of the Society of Economic Geologists Foundation (SEGF) takes great pleasure in announcing, “The SEGF Graduate Student Fellowship Program.”

This program will provide fellowships to students who intend to pursue a course of study in economic geology leading to a Master of Science (MSc) and/or PhD degree, with preference given to those who will be entering graduate school following completion of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or equivalent.

Individual fellowships range from $10,000 to $20,000 for the first year of graduate study.

Students from throughout the world with an expressed interest in pursuing graduate studies in economic geology are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have completed, or are in the process of completing, a BS or equivalent degree in the geosciences or related fields.
• Have been accepted, or are in the process of being accepted, as a first-year graduate student at a recognized college or university offering a graduate program leading to an MSc and/or PhD degree in economic geology as it relates to the study of mineral and ore deposits, geochemistry or geophysics with applications to minerals exploration and mine geology.
• Have manifested a strong interest in the study of economic geology as it relates to mineral and ore deposits, geochemistry or geophysics with applications to minerals exploration and mine geology, or in a discipline directly related to the field of economic geology.
• Must be an SEG student member, or have applied for SEG student membership.

Completed application forms must be accompanied by:

1. an official transcript of grades from the institution awarding the BS degree and

2. two letters of recommendation—one from the student’s undergraduate advisor or head of department, and another from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s academic record and character.

Applications will be evaluated by an SEGF committee established solely for the purpose of selecting graduate student fellowship recipients.

Funds will be delivered to the successful applicants upon receipt by the SEGF of proof of enrollment at the graduate school selected by the student. It is anticipated that 5 to 10 fellowships will be awarded annually.

Applications, together with the supporting information, should be submitted to the address below and must be postmarked no later than February 15.

Completed application forms and any request for further information should be submitted to the following address: Chairman, SEGF Graduate Student Fellowship Program, Society of Economic Geologists Foundation, Inc. 7811 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton , CO 80127 USA. E-mail: seg [at] segweb.org

For more information and application materials, see: Graduate Student Fellowship Program.

SEGF announces Graduate Student Fellowship Program

Graduate Student Fellowship Program: The Board of Trustees of the Society of Economic Geologists Foundation (SEGF) takes great pleasure in announcing, “The SEGF Graduate Student Fellowship Program.”

This program will provide fellowships to students who intend to pursue a course of study in economic geology leading to a Master of Science (MSc) and/or PhD degree, with preference given to those who will be entering graduate school following completion of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or equivalent.

Individual fellowships range from $10,000 to $20,000 for the first year of graduate study.

Students from throughout the world with an expressed interest in pursuing graduate studies in economic geology are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have completed, or are in the process of completing, a BS or equivalent degree in the geosciences or related fields.
• Have been accepted, or are in the process of being accepted, as a first-year graduate student at a recognized college or university offering a graduate program leading to an MSc and/or PhD degree in economic geology as it relates to the study of mineral and ore deposits, geochemistry or geophysics with applications to minerals exploration and mine geology.
• Have manifested a strong interest in the study of economic geology as it relates to mineral and ore deposits, geochemistry or geophysics with applications to minerals exploration and mine geology, or in a discipline directly related to the field of economic geology.
• Must be an SEG student member, or have applied for SEG student membership.

Completed application forms must be accompanied by:

1. an official transcript of grades from the institution awarding the BS degree and

2. two letters of recommendation—one from the student’s undergraduate advisor or head of department, and another from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s academic record and character.

Applications will be evaluated by an SEGF committee established solely for the purpose of selecting graduate student fellowship recipients.

Funds will be delivered to the successful applicants upon receipt by the SEGF of proof of enrollment at the graduate school selected by the student. It is anticipated that 5 to 10 fellowships will be awarded annually.

Applications, together with the supporting information, should be submitted to the address below and must be postmarked no later than February 15.

Completed application forms and any request for further information should be submitted to the following address: Chairman, SEGF Graduate Student Fellowship Program, Society of Economic Geologists Foundation, Inc. 7811 Shaffer Parkway, Littleton , CO 80127 USA. E-mail: seg [at] segweb.org

For more information and application materials, see: Graduate Student Fellowship Program.

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British Ecological Society (BES) Overseas Bursaries: The British Ecological Society (BES) Overseas Bursaries scheme provides grants for ecologists in developing countries to carry out innovative ecological research.

It aims to support excellent ecological science in Africa.

Each grant is normally up to £7,000 over an 18 month period and is intended for the purchase of the basic tools needed to conduct a research project, limited in-country travel and in some cases part of the applicant’s salary.

Some funding may be provided to cover applicant’s expenses during research where it is shown that they will not be able to afford the time off from other paid employment.

In these cases applicants must state if the research work will be possible without BES funding to cover this lost income.

Where relevant, successful applicants will be linked by the BES to ecologists from overseas countries who share related research interests.

Successful applicants also receive free membership of the BES and a free subscription to one of its journals for the duration of the project.

Successful applicants may go on to apply for a BES Overseas Fellowship that funds further research work, the applicant’s salary and international travel.

How to Apply: This grant is only available by applying using the BES online application form.

Deadline: 1st of September.

For further details and application materials, see: British Ecological Society (BES) Overseas Bursaries Website

Get British Ecological Society Overseas Bursaries

British Ecological Society (BES) Overseas Bursaries: The British Ecological Society (BES) Overseas Bursaries scheme provides grants for ecologists in developing countries to carry out innovative ecological research.

It aims to support excellent ecological science in Africa.

Each grant is normally up to £7,000 over an 18 month period and is intended for the purchase of the basic tools needed to conduct a research project, limited in-country travel and in some cases part of the applicant’s salary.

Some funding may be provided to cover applicant’s expenses during research where it is shown that they will not be able to afford the time off from other paid employment.

In these cases applicants must state if the research work will be possible without BES funding to cover this lost income.

Where relevant, successful applicants will be linked by the BES to ecologists from overseas countries who share related research interests.

Successful applicants also receive free membership of the BES and a free subscription to one of its journals for the duration of the project.

Successful applicants may go on to apply for a BES Overseas Fellowship that funds further research work, the applicant’s salary and international travel.

How to Apply: This grant is only available by applying using the BES online application form.

Deadline: 1st of September.

For further details and application materials, see: British Ecological Society (BES) Overseas Bursaries Website

Get British Ecological Society Overseas Bursaries

British Ecological Society (BES) Overseas Bursaries: The British Ecological Society (BES) Overseas Bursaries scheme provides grants for ecologists in developing countries to carry out innovative ecological research.

It aims to support excellent ecological science in Africa.

Each grant is normally up to £7,000 over an 18 month period and is intended for the purchase of the basic tools needed to conduct a research project, limited in-country travel and in some cases part of the applicant’s salary.

Some funding may be provided to cover applicant’s expenses during research where it is shown that they will not be able to afford the time off from other paid employment.

In these cases applicants must state if the research work will be possible without BES funding to cover this lost income.

Where relevant, successful applicants will be linked by the BES to ecologists from overseas countries who share related research interests.

Successful applicants also receive free membership of the BES and a free subscription to one of its journals for the duration of the project.

Successful applicants may go on to apply for a BES Overseas Fellowship that funds further research work, the applicant’s salary and international travel.

How to Apply: This grant is only available by applying using the BES online application form.

Deadline: 1st of September.

For further details and application materials, see: British Ecological Society (BES) Overseas Bursaries Website

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Rule of Law Masters Scholarships: The Middle East Rule of Law Masters Scholarships Program (MEROL) offers fellowships for graduate study in the United States leading to masters degrees. Eligible fields include law (LLM), public policy / public administration, media / communications studies, and gender / women’s studies.

The program aims to assist in the creation of a critical mass of reform-minded professionals in the Middle East working in fields crucial to the development and sustainability of open societies.

In conceiving of the foundations of the “Rule of Law” to include the healthy functioning of various public sectors beyond law itself, MEROL represents an extension of the Open Society Foundations’ Palestinian Rule of Law Program (PROL). Since 2003, the PROL program has supported over 50 LLM fellowships for Palestinian lawyers who are now engaged in law reform, teaching, and the development of a Palestinian rule of law infrastructure.

Funded by the Open Society Foundations and host partner universities, and administered by the Open Society Foundations, the program supports Middle Eastern students from Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Iraq who demonstrate both academic excellence and strong leadership potential.

Ten MA awards in the fields listed above are available annually. Five LLM (Masters of Law) awards are available annually.

Grantees agree to live in their home countries for at least two years upon degree completion in the United States.

Law Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be legally resident in Egypt, Jordan , Iraq, Lebanon, or Syria at the time of application
• Demonstrate an excellent academic record and have an advanced degree (minimum: bachelor’s)
• Display impressive civil society leadership potential
• Prove through testing and interviews strong English language ability (minimum TOEFL score of 480)
• Be able to begin the program in August or September
• Be able to receive and maintain a U.S. J-1 visa
• Participate in an intensive academic writing program prior to departure to U.S.
• Commit to returning to the home country upon degree completion

Law Scholarship Guidelines

The law fellowship provides:

• Tuition and mandatory university fees
• Monthly stipend for room, board, and living expenses
• Transportation to/from the U.S.
• Accident and sickness insurance during program
• Funds for educational materials
• Funds for professional development
• An intensive academic writing program before starting at host universities

The fellowship does Not provide:

• Funding for dependent family members
• The option to choose university placement

For more information and scholarship applications, see: Rule of Law Masters Scholarships

Get Masters Scholarships inmiddle East Rule of law

Rule of Law Masters Scholarships: The Middle East Rule of Law Masters Scholarships Program (MEROL) offers fellowships for graduate study in the United States leading to masters degrees. Eligible fields include law (LLM), public policy / public administration, media / communications studies, and gender / women’s studies.

The program aims to assist in the creation of a critical mass of reform-minded professionals in the Middle East working in fields crucial to the development and sustainability of open societies.

In conceiving of the foundations of the “Rule of Law” to include the healthy functioning of various public sectors beyond law itself, MEROL represents an extension of the Open Society Foundations’ Palestinian Rule of Law Program (PROL). Since 2003, the PROL program has supported over 50 LLM fellowships for Palestinian lawyers who are now engaged in law reform, teaching, and the development of a Palestinian rule of law infrastructure.

Funded by the Open Society Foundations and host partner universities, and administered by the Open Society Foundations, the program supports Middle Eastern students from Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Iraq who demonstrate both academic excellence and strong leadership potential.

Ten MA awards in the fields listed above are available annually. Five LLM (Masters of Law) awards are available annually.

Grantees agree to live in their home countries for at least two years upon degree completion in the United States.

Law Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be legally resident in Egypt, Jordan , Iraq, Lebanon, or Syria at the time of application
• Demonstrate an excellent academic record and have an advanced degree (minimum: bachelor’s)
• Display impressive civil society leadership potential
• Prove through testing and interviews strong English language ability (minimum TOEFL score of 480)
• Be able to begin the program in August or September
• Be able to receive and maintain a U.S. J-1 visa
• Participate in an intensive academic writing program prior to departure to U.S.
• Commit to returning to the home country upon degree completion

Law Scholarship Guidelines

The law fellowship provides:

• Tuition and mandatory university fees
• Monthly stipend for room, board, and living expenses
• Transportation to/from the U.S.
• Accident and sickness insurance during program
• Funds for educational materials
• Funds for professional development
• An intensive academic writing program before starting at host universities

The fellowship does Not provide:

• Funding for dependent family members
• The option to choose university placement

For more information and scholarship applications, see: Rule of Law Masters Scholarships

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The Newton International Fellowship scheme will select the very best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world, and offer support for two years at UK research institutions.

The long-term aim of the scheme is to build a global pool of research leaders and encourage long-term international collaboration with the UK.

The Newton International Fellowships scheme is run by The British Academy, The Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society.

The Fellowships cover the broad range of natural and social sciences, engineering and the humanities.

They provide grants of £24,000 per annum to cover subsistence and £8,000 to cover research expenses, plus a one-off relocation allowance of £2,000.

As part of the scheme, all Newton Fellows who remain in research will be granted a 10 year follow-up funding package worth £6,000 per annum.

For more detailed information see website: Newton International Fellowships.

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The lawyers told the media in Kampala that they want the prohibition and prevention of Torture Bill once passed into an act to punish both state actors and private persons who violate peoples’ rights.

The ‘Learned Friends’ also demand that the people whose rights have been violated by the state and private actors be compensated.

Uganda is one of the countries in the world which tortures suspects in order to obtain information.

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The George Frank Student Travel Grant, established in 2009, is sponsored by Dr. Christopher Frank, President of the Canadian Geriatrics Society in memory of his father, Dr. George frank, who taught at the University of Nairobi medical school in the 1960s.

The grant, valued at CAD 2,000 (two thousand Canadian Dollars) provides funding to support one student to present their research in the area of ageing and health at the 20th World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, to be held in 2013 in Seoul, South Korea.

Student Travel Grant Eligibility

The applicant must:

• Be based at an institution in Africa and enrolled in a Masters, Doctoral or post-doctoral programme in the field of ageing at the time of application
• Have submitted an abstract to the 20th World Congress of gerontology and geriatrics as the first or senior author on the paper. Before taking up the award, the applicant must provide confirmation from the that the abstract has been accepted for presentation by the Congress organizers.
• Be able to demonstrate his/her academic excellence in terms of academic background, publications, presentations and awards

There are no restrictions on departments or disciplines of study. However the student must demonstrate that his field of study is focused on the area of ageing and health

Student Travel Grant Application Procedure

To apply the student must submit the following:

1. A completed application form (link to form)

2. A duly signed letter of recommendation from the chair or department head of his/her graduate programme. The letter should include:

• The name of the student.
• How well the student is doing in her/his program
• How the student ranks compared to others at the same program stage.
• The importance of the thesis/dissertation topic
• The potential of the student to contribute to scholarly research in her/his home country.

The letter should be sent separately by the author of the letter to jacobus.hoffman@ageing.ox.ac.uk

3. A copy of the abstract submitted to the 20th World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics

4. A copy of the notification that the abstract (or at least one of the abstracts, if more than one were submitted) has been accepted by the Congress. (This can be sent at a later date if it is not available at the time of this application)

Acceptance of the award implies in an agreement to write, within one month from the end of the Congress, a report about the student’s experience at the Congress, its highlights and how attendance has benefited him/her on academic/professional levels. Reports may be posted on the IAGG website.

For more information and application, visit: George Frank Student Travel Grant

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The MP for PWDs Hajjat Sofia Nalule says that when the government empowers people they are in essence putting them in a position where they can identify and prioritize their needs and lobby the Government and civil society for support in addressing their needs.

The MP Sofia Nalule also decried the Government’s failure to make its buildings and services accessible to all people including the disabled persons.

She pointed out the Ministry of Education headquarters, hospitals, and roads punctuated by numerous potholes. She added that many people also can’t access ATMs , taxis and buses.

Nalule urged concerned people to demonstrate the need to have all public places accessible by refusing to attend meetings organised in inaccessible places or going to places that are inaccessible.

Nalule also called on persons with physical disability to emulate the deaf and the blind who celebrate their national days that attract influential people who advance their causes. Several stakeholders including PWDs, MPs, and representatives of the ministries of Education and Gender, among others attended the conference in Kampala where Nalule reveled his heart.

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research Grants for individuals, scholars, organizations & institutions. Financial support for research. Grants/Funding available to support scientists and research in the humanities & social sciences.

• AERA Research Grants
• Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant
• African Small Grants – Small Research Grants for African Scientists
• African Economic Research Consortium Awards
• DAAD Research Grants
• Elephant Conservation and Research Grant
• Fyssen Foundation Research Grants
• Grants-in-Aid of Research Program
• Human Rights Research Grants
• International Collaborative Research Grants
• Leakey Foundation Grants
• National Geographic Society Grants – Research and Exploration Grants
• PhD and Masters by Research Scholarships
• Premio Daniel Carasso Prize
• RCS Research Grants
• Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Scientists and Academics
• Research Grants for PhD Students & Young Academics
• Research and Conservation Grants
• Rubicon Programme Scholarships – NWO
• Sexualities Research Grant Program
• Shariah Research Grant
• Student Research Grants
• The British Academy Small Research Grants
• The British Academy Small Research Grants
• The Microinsurance Innovation Facility Research Grants
• The Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Initiative Grants
• UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards
• Wenner Gren Foundation Grants
• Wildlife Conservation Society Grants

more: Research Grants » Research Grant Funding » Available Grants Worldwide

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Research Grants for individuals, scholars, organizations & institutions. Financial support for  research. Grants/Funding available to support scientists and research in the humanities & social sciences.

• AERA Research Grants
• Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant
• African Small Grants – Small Research Grants for African Scientists
• African Economic Research Consortium Awards
• DAAD Research Grants
• Elephant Conservation and Research Grant
• Fyssen Foundation Research Grants
• Grants-in-Aid of Research Program
• Human Rights Research Grants
• International Collaborative Research Grants
• Leakey Foundation Grants
• National Geographic Society Grants – Research and Exploration Grants
• PhD and Masters by Research Scholarships
• Premio Daniel Carasso Prize
• RCS Research Grants
• Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Scientists and Academics
• Research Grants for PhD Students & Young Academics
• Research and Conservation Grants
• Rubicon Programme Scholarships – NWO
• Sexualities Research Grant Program
• Shariah Research Grant
• Student Research Grants
• The British Academy Small Research Grants
• The British Academy Small Research Grants
• The Microinsurance Innovation Facility Research Grants
• The Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Initiative Grants
• UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards
• Wenner Gren Foundation Grants
• Wildlife Conservation Society Grants

More: Research Grants » Research Grant Funding » Available Grants Worldwide

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Scholarships for Primary and High School students; The following is a list of scholarships available for Primary and High School students.

• ·  African Leadership Academy Scholarships
• ·  Ambassadors Girls’ Scholarship Program
• ·  Batonga Foundation Girls Scholarships
• Canadian Harambee Education Society Scholarship
• ·  Co-operative Bank Foundation Scholarships Kenya
• Education Scholarship Grants
• Elimu Fund Scholarships for High School Students
• Film Your Issue Global Competition
• “Get on the Bus” Scholarships
• Girls Global Education Fund
• Global Contest for Secondary School Students
• Hilde Back Education Fund Scholarships
• Helping Youth Through Educational Scholarships
• ISM Scholarship Programme – Tanzania
• Jomo Kenyatta Foundation Scholarships
• Kavilwa Scholarship
• KenolKobil Education Scholarships
• Kenya Community Development Foundation Scholarships
• Madeira Scholarship
• Orphans of Rwanda
• Palmhouse Foundation Scholarships
• Secondary School Scholarships for Girls – CHES
• Shell Nigeria Secondary School Scholarship Scheme
• The Room to Read Room to Grow Girls Scholarship
• Tumaini Scholarship for Vocational Training
• Women Trust Scholarships
• ·  Youth Education Scheme Scholarship

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