female students Scholarship.
AFUW committee members with guest speaker Alicia Dawson at a Japanese Garden function this year. Pictured standing left to right are Marianne Payten, Pat Burnheim, Alicia Dawson, Marie Daley, Sue Brown, Alison Biddulph, Lois Foster. Seated are Betty Carroll, Anne Holloway, Maureen Knight.
The Central West Branch of the Australian Federation of Graduate Women (AFGW) is
inviting Central West female students to apply for its Annual Scholarship prize of $1000.
This is awarded each year to a female student who has attended a Secondary School within 100km of Cowra and intends to enrol in Tertiary Education in 2011.
The AFGW’s purpose is to reward and support rural women in their advancement of education. Four functions are held annually with inspiring guest speakers. Members of AFGW Central West Branch and those of the community who regularly support these functions have been impressed with Mr Philip Bailey speaking on Yehudi Menuhin- prodigy and phenomenon, Julia Andrews of Canowindra :journalist and wine industry participant; Alicia Dawson conducting a Pilot Study on managing children with anxiety and depression ; and Christine McIntosh :local woman , lawyer .
All high achievers.
The winner of the AFGW Central West $1000 Scholarship will be announced at the Cowra Golf Club in February 2011.
Mrs Jenny White, “Glenbrook”, Showground Lane
Cowra 2794.
Applications close January 31st, 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
female students Scholarship.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Scholarship for phd students from IIITDM
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING KANCHEEPURAM
The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram (IIITD&M) was established in 2007 by the Government of India as a Centre of Excellence in the emerging areas of Design and Manufacturing. The IIITD&M is presently functioning in the IIT Madras Campus, Chennai and will move to its new campus at Kelambakkam-Vandalur Road, Chennai. The permanent academic, research cum residential campus is about 30 km from Chennai’s International Airport.
The Institute offers Ph.D. programmes in the disciplines of Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and Physics. Strong expertise exists among the faculty on both the theoretical and experimental methods
of research.
The Scholars admitted to the Ph.D. programmes under the regular scheme (fulltime) are eligible for the Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA) under the following regulations:
(a) The scholars should work for 8 hours per week to earn this assistantship.
(b) Renewal of assistantship every semester will be contingent on enrolment,
satisfactory progress in research work and good performance during the preceding semester in the discharge of responsibility as teaching/ research assistant.
a) In Engineering for those with Master’s Degree in Engineering Rs.14,000/- p.m. for first 2 years &
Rs.15,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
b) In Engineering for those admitted directly with B.E / B.Tech degrees
Rs.12,000/- p.m. for first 2 years &
Rs.14,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
c) In Sciences
Rs.12,000/- p.m. for first 2 years &
Rs.14,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
Monday, March 15, 2010
Scholarships...
Available Scholarships..
Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) &Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships
CERF Marine Biodiversity Hub
Cooperative Research Centre for Forestry
“Creatures of the Ice: A Cultural Analysis of Human-Animal Relations in Antarctica”-PhD Scholarship in English Studies
CSIRO Tasmanian ICT Centre (up to 10 Scholarships)
Education Scholarships
English and Aboriginal Studies PhD Scholarship
Eucalypt Genomics
Eucalypt Genetics
Freshwater Biofouling of Hydraulic Conduits: Impact, Mitigation, and Control, and the Consequences of Climate Change
Global Vaccination History Scholarship
Indigenous (Japanangka Errol West)
John Bicknell Research Scholarship (for AMC applicants only)
Seafood CRC PhD Scholarships
TILES - The Effectiveness of Forensic Science in the Criminal Justice System
UTAS/CSIRO Quantitative Marine Science (QMS) Graduate Research Scholarships 2010
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Australian Leadership Award Scholarship receive 14 Filipinos
Australian Leadership Award Scholarship receive 14 Filipinos .,
14 outstanding Filipinos have been identified for their potential to assume leadership roles which can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes in the Philippines and the region," Smith said.
"The awards demonstrate Australia's commitment to supporting development in the Philippines, and to promoting greater mutual understanding and cooperation in matters of shared critical concern. Scholarships have been an integral part of Australia's aid program to the Philippines for 50 years.
"Australia's scholarship program reflects the fundamental principle underpinning our development partnership with the Philippines - education has the power to transform lives. Education is the engine room of ideas. It revolutionizes opportunity, builds the fabric of societies, and promotes development and fosters the growth of durable institutions.
"These 14 ALA scholarship recipients will undertake postgraduate studies at Australian universities in fields including public policy, community development and planning, peace and conflict studies, marine studies, forensic science, and business administration. They will also participate in a Leadership Development Program which will strengthen their leadership skills, establish regional networks and enhance their understanding of regional development challenges. I wish them well in their endeavors."
Ambassador Smith said Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently launched a new initiative, the Australia Awards, which would bring together all Australian scholarship programs, including the ALA, to ensure these programs were consolidated, better branded, and delivered to support the long-term interests of Australia and its partners. Over time, the Australia Awards would build a new generation of leadership across Asia with strong links to Australia.
The ALA Scholarship recipients are: Paul Adolfo (Master of Public Policy, Australian National University), Ma. Gena Buenconsejo (Master of Community Planning and Development, La Trobe University), Maria Frencie Carreon (PhD in Arts, Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney), Juan Dayang Jr. (PhD Diplomatic Studies, Australian National University), Francis Ron De Guzman (Master of Climate Change, Australian National University), Wilham Hailaya (PhD Education - University of Adelaide), Jayson Ibanez (PhD, Charles Darwin University), Jaime Manalo IV (Master of Communication, University of Queensland), Lorelei Peralta (Master of Marine Studies, University of Wollongong), Benjamin Pineda (Master of Governance and Public Policy, University of Queensland), Tomas Pedro Reginaldo (Master of Rehabilitation Counselling, University of Sydney), Lorna Santos (Master of Forensic Science, Bond University), Mary Rose Soria (Master of Applied Science in Geology, James Cook University), and Susan Valerio (PhD Business Administration, Charles Darwin University).
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
47 students from the Pune Division bagged the National Talent Search
47 students from the Pune Division bagged the National Talent Search..
A total of 47 students from the Pune Division bagged the National Talent Search (NTS) examination declared by the National Council for Educational Research and Training.
The state topped the examination with more than a quarter of the 1,000 students selected from across the country for the scholarship.
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of the quota allotted to each state and Union territory. For Maharashtra, the quota is 496 scholarships. These scholarships remain in effect till the concerned student finishes his or her higher studies upto the PhD level.
This year, the exam was held on May 10 in Mumbai and Pune. Students who cleared the written exam were called for an interview between July 30 and August 12 in the city. Out of these, 285 students from the state received the scholarship which consists of 189 boys and 96 girls.
Pune division, which includes Pune, Ahmednagar and Solapur districts bagged 29, 11 and seven scholarships respectively.
Close to 1.20 lakh students, including those from the economically backward classes (EBC), annually appear in the exam, which is the flagship scheme NCERT, for identifying and nurturing academic talent through monthly scholarships from secondary to higher education level.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Top students awarded PhD scholarships to Cambridge
Three New Zealand university students have been awarded scholarships from the Rutherford Foundation to undertake their PhDs at the University of Cambridge in England.
Two of the scholarships are funded jointly by the Rutherford Foundation and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust, with the third also supported by the Cavendish Laboratory. This laboratory is where Lord Ernest Rutherford conducted his ground-breaking physics research
The successful scholarship recipients are Julian Peat and Naomi White, both from the University of Otago, and Yvette Perrott from the University of Auckland.
The scholarships cover all course and college fees at the University of Cambridge, annual return airfares to New Zealand and a yearly allowance.
The Rutherford Foundation, which awards the scholarships, is a trust set up by the Royal Society of New Zealand to provide support to emerging New Zealand scientists.
The Foundation’s chairperson Margaret Brimble says it aspires to retain New Zealand’s outstanding young scientists in New Zealand.
“It is hoped that these bright young scientists will eventually return to New Zealand to continue their quest for knowledge, thus contributing to New Zealand’s economic growth.”
Whilst at Cambridge University Julian Peat will be studying ribonucleic acid (RNA) which is the building block of genetic material. He is particularly interested in working out how RNA acts and interacts with cell components, with a view to using this information to drive therapeutic advances.
Naomi White aims to study the improvement of social and communication skills in children with autism using musical intervention programmes. She has a background in psychology and psychopathology with strong musical interests.
Yvette Perrott has an interest in astronomy and astrophysics and will be hosted by the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge. She has experience in gravitational microlensing, a technique used to discover planets around distant stars, their sizes and relative distances. In addition to astrophysics, she is interested in relativity and quantum physics and has a strong track record in languages.
ENDS
For further details about the Rutherford Foundation see:
http://www.royalsociety.org.nz/Site/rutherford/default.aspx
Background information
The Royal Society of New Zealand established the Rutherford Foundation to provide funding for PhD education, postdoctoral research and early career development in science.
The Foundation is named after Ernest Rutherford who, in 1894, was awarded an 1851 Exhibition Scholarship that allowed him to travel overseas to carry out research in physics. He chose to attend the University of Cambridge which had just begun to accept research students from overseas.
The Rutherford Foundation provides support to those demonstrating a passion for science and technology and the potential to excel in a research environment. It offers two PhD scholarships funded jointly with the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and a third supported by the Cavendish Laboratory (in physics).
Permission to name the Foundation after Lord Rutherford was generously given by his great granddaughter Mary Fowler, Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of London.
His Excellency The Hon Anand Satyanand, Governor-General of New Zealand, lends his mana to the
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Internal Scholarships
Internal Scholarship Opportunities
The Returning Student Scholarship Application for 2010-2011 will be available November 1, 2009. The application deadline is January 15, 2010.
Since the Returning Student Scholarship Application does not cover every scholarship available from Valley City State University, it is recommended that you read the Scholarship Descriptions link. Scholarships which require a separate application and how to obtain the application are indicated with a •
If you are a new freshman who would like to apply for a scholarship please complete the Freshman Scholarship Application. If you are a transfer student who would like to apply for a scholarship please complete the Transfer Scholarship Application. If you have any questions please contact Enrollment Services at 1-800-532-8641.
Scholarship Descriptions
Scholarships are gifts of money that are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. The Valley City State University scholarship program is made possible only through the generous donations from alumni and friends. Students must be enrolled full-time at VCSU to be eligible for scholarships and must be enrolled in on-campus courses.
Listed below are the individual scholarship programs available through VCSU. Scholarship values and number of scholarships available each year can vary due to current investment rates. The programs have been categorized into groups: one group for each of the six academic divisions of the University and one general group. The appropriate application for most of the scholarships listed below can be applied for by using the link to the following:
Scholarships that require a "special application" also include information on how to obtain the form. Read through all the scholarship descriptions very carefully and follow the instructions. "Special application scholarships" are indicated by (•).
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Friday, October 16, 2009
PhD in Engineering, Science and Medicine
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Microsoft PHD
The PhD Scholarship Programme recognises and supports exceptional students who show the potential to make an outstanding contribution to science and computing. This programme supports PhD students in computing and those working at the intersection of computing and the sciences.
Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to a year to find the best possible student for the project. Joint applications by two supervisors from different disciplines are especially encouraged.
The 2009 application deadline has passed. No additional proposals will be accepted for this year.
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The 2009 application deadline has passed. No additional proposals will be accepted for this year.
Notification of results: December 2009
Eligibility Criteria
We usually consider only one application per university department or per laboratory of a national research institution.
Only applications from countries in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East will be considered. Some additional criteria apply in some of these countries (see Country-Specific Application Guidelines below).
Only applications in research areas relatively close to the ones researchers at Microsoft Research in Cambridge focus on will be considered. These areas are:
Computational Science
Computer-Mediated Living
Constraint Reasoning
Machine Learning and Perception
Online Services and Advertising
Programming, Principles, and Tools
Systems and Networking
Application Process
The 2009 application deadline has passed. No additional proposals will be accepted for this year.
Applications are accepted only through a student’s institution, such as from the PhD supervisor or a departmental secretary. We do not accept applications from students directly.
Applications should contain the following:
An online Web form that includes contact details of supervisor(s) and possible reviewers. Ideally, one of the suggested reviewers should be from Microsoft Research. If no suitable Microsoft researcher can be identified, it may mean that the proposed research project is too far from our areas of interest.
A project proposal of maximum four (4) A4 pages in 10-point font, including references.Accepted formats: plain text or Microsoft Office Word only.
The research project proposal should address the following points:
Evidence that the research supervisor would be suitable to supervise of a PhD student for the proposed research project.This may include a short list of recent and relevant publications of the supervisor.
Evidence that the department or laboratory offers a suitable environment for research in the proposed area.
Basis for the research (motivations and brief state-of-the-art, including key references).
Hypothesis under investigation and main aims.
Research strategy with significant milestones if identified.
Methods of research (for example, main techniques, experiments, and trials).
Details of any collaboration with other departments/research bodies.
Expected outcomes (for example, software tools).
Applications must be complete and received by the announced deadline to be considered. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered.
Country-Specific Application Guidelines
GermanyIn Germany, some PhD scholarships are offered to some students of the International Max Planck Research School for Computer Science and the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. For other institutions, please follow the instructions on this page.
United KingdomIn the United Kingdom, we are able to offer co-funding with the UK Research Councils through the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards (DHPA). Interested applicants simply need to tick the appropriate box on the application form. The DHPA FAQ explains the benefits of this programme.
Selection Process
Applications are on a competitive basis and we anticipate a high level of demand for scholarships (the average selection rate has been around 20 percent over the last 5 years). Following receipt of such applications, each is carefully reviewed by researchers from universities and from Microsoft Research and the best proposals are selected. For reference, you may consult the evaluation form sent to reviewers.
After a ranking based on the ‘marks’ of the reviewers (when the number of reviews permit it), a short list of applications is drawn and are then ranked manually per research area by Microsoft Researchers using all the information provided to us by the expert reviewers as well as additional information such as the relevance of the research to our particular interests, the interest of one of our researchers to get involved in the project, and so on. The rankings from each research areas are then combined, trying to keep a good balance between each area.
Decisions are made solely at the discretion of Microsoft Research and all decisions are final.
Supervisors have up to one year (from the date of notification) to propose the best and most suitable student possible to carry out the proposed research project.
The student, who can be of any nationality, should not have started his or her PhD before September 2009.
After a student is identified, we request a CV and two strong letters of recommendation (in English and preferably not from the supervisor) from professors familiar with the student’s work and we may decide to interview the student by telephone.
The terms of the agreement between the institution of the successful applicant and Microsoft Research have been developed over the course of the last few years with input from numerous research organisations around Europe to ensure that they are appropriate and equitable.See: Terms and conditions of the sponsorship ........
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Prepare for a scholarship interview?but how?.........
Recommendation #4: Follow the guidelines of the interview and make sure to give the interviewer time to ask his or her questions. Interview committees usually explain the schedule or plan for the interview at the start of the process. Give the committee members time to describe the schedule even if you think you know what it is. Usually the process is that interviewees are asked a few standard questions followed by more thought-provoking ones and then are provided with an opportunity to ask a question at the end. In short, you will have a chance to talk. Nonetheless, since there are time limits on interviews, it means that you should not memorize a speech. In fact it is best to avoid memorized speeches and presenting them without pause. Skilled interviewers will recognize these quickly and many will not be impressed. Stick to sharing general thoughts and utilizing discourse skills that you have practiced in your preparation sessions.
Recommendation #5: Answer the questions with full, thoughtful answers. Donors who fund scholarship programs want diversity. They want people who represent many different opinions and backgrounds, and who can explain how they fit those concepts of diversity. Answering either “yes or no” or with brief, one-sentence response doesn’t give the interview panel or committee much information to work with. It doesn’t help you draw an interesting personal profile of yourself or achieve a successful interview.
Recommendation #6: Finally, be yourself and don’t worry about the results. Try to see the interview as a learning experience and an opportunity to meet new people. Being able to think about varying questions posed by different people will help you in your future. Think positively about your experience. If you don’t succeed this time, there may be other opportunities in the future. Try and prepare again. Farouk Al Salihi, a U.S. Department of State PLUS scholarship grantee and now a master’s degree candidate at the London School of Economics writes, “Be confident, do not lie, relax, and go to the interview keeping in mind that if you ‘blow’ it, it will not be the end of the world—nor the end of you either.”
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
IITs strategise for more PhD scholars
Efforts include joint MTech and PhD degrees and streamlining policies so that thesis papers are cleared within two months
With research becoming a clear focus area at all Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and with the 20-30 per cent growth in sponsored research, the premier technology institutes are now targeting a 10-30 per cent increase in PhD scholars.
Globally, China produces the maximum number of research scholars per year. It is widely recognised that there will be substantially more PhD engineers and scientists in China in 2010 than in the United States, as China produces three times the number of engineers per year. Smalley, a nobel prize-winning scientist from Rice University, recently concluded that by 2010, 90 per cent of all PhD physical scientists and engineers in the world will be Asians living in Asia, and among Asian PhD engineers and scientists, most will be produced by China.
India, therefore, is in a hurry to catch up. IIT-Kharagpur (IIT-KGP), for instance, awarded 212 PhDs this year, of which nearly 70 per cent had studied engineering. Last year, the institute had awarded 167 PhDs.
“We want at least 30 per cent of our students to be research scholars, double of what it is right now. We are making several enticements for that, like joint MTech and PhD degrees and streamlining policies so that thesis papers are cleared within two months instead of one year which is usually the norm,” said Damodar Acharya, director of IIT-KGP.
The institute has also introduced joint degree programmes with other reputed universities in India and abroad. A student admitted to such joint degree programmes has to spend upto two years in the partnering university and would have a joint guide. Through this programme, the institute aims at producing high quality faculty who will have exposure to at least two different environments.
The institute from its own fund supports written airfare up to two visits of the students to the partnering university. The local expenses of the student are taken care of by the partnering university.
At IIT-Bombay, 140 PhDs graduated in 2007, 200 in 2008 and around 175 in 2009. "We are incubating our PhD students using their intellectual properties. This should encourage students and make them feel more secure about their research findings," said Rangan Banerjee, dean of research and development at IIT Bombay.
At IIT Madras, from 2006 to 2009 there has been a 50 per cent increase in PhD intake. Currently the institute has around 1100 PhD scholars, informed Job Kurian, dean of sponsored research at IIT Madras. IIT Madras aims to have a 1:1 ratio between research scholars and undergraduates, from 1:5 ratio currently, said Kurian.
IIT-Delhi has seen a 23 per cent increase in the number of PhD degrees given out this year. A total number of 181 PhD degrees was awarded as compared to 147 last year. "This is a phenomenal achievement and is contrary to belief that we are very poor on research output," said M Balakrishnan, dean of post-graduate studies at IIT-Delhi.
IIT Bhubaneswar, one of the newest IITs in India, is encouraging faculty to join the institute with their own research scholars. M Chakraborty, director of IIT Bhubaneswar, said that the institute is also making provision for upto Rs 5 lakh research grant to a faculty. This would help them to invest in necessary infrastructure they require to carry out their research, like softwares, hardwares, books and journals, etc.
Student researchers get a grant of Rs 15,000 per month. International exposure for faculty and student researchers and presenting their research papers at international conferences is another priority area for IIT Bhubaneswar.
IIT Gandhinagar (IIT-G), another new IIT, has also started focusing on establishing the institute as a preferred destination for research students by initiating quality research activities on the campus.
The institute, which was established in 2008, has just received its second batch of undergraduate students, but is already working on lines of creating a centre for research.
Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal had recently said the country's premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) must focus on quality research and act as a catalyst to boost technical education in India.
"This is not only necessary for the economic growth of the country but also for the IITs to make the transition as creator of knowledge. Without a large base of well educated undergraduates in the country it is difficult to imagine any significant growth in research output from these institutions," Sibal said.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Applications are invited for a 3 year PhD project scholarship funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council
The studentship is associated with an AHRC-funded research project: ‘The Landscape Concept in Russian Scientific Thought, c1880s - 1991' which is led by Dr Jonathan Oldfield (University of Glasgow) and Dr Denis Shaw (University of Birmingham).
The PhD research will be concerned with the development of the community of landscape and environmental scientists in the city of St. Petersburg during the late tsarist and early Soviet periods, the institutions in which they worked, and the research and associated scientific practices in which they were engaged. The successful applicant will be expected to spend an extended period working in the relevant libraries and archives in St. Petersburg.
The student will be based in the Department for Central and East European Studies, University of Glasgow, and co-supervised by Dr Jonathan Oldfield (University of Glasgow) and Dr Denis Shaw (University of Birmingham).
Applicants are welcome from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including - but not restricted to - area studies, geography, history, and language studies. Applicants should possess good Russian language skills and hold a good Honours degree. A relevant Masters qualification would be desirable.
The studentship is funded for Home/EU students only. For eligibility details see the AHRC website: http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/
For informal enquiries concerning the scholarship please contact Jonathan OldfieldTel: 0141 330 5585, Email: J.Oldfield@lbss.gla.ac.uk
Applicants should send a covering letter, CV and two references to Mrs Maggie Baister, Department of Central and East European Studies, Nos. 8-9, Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RZ. Email: M.Baister@lbss.gla.ac.uk
Application deadline: Friday 24th April, 2009. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 13th May, 2009.
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