Albany Student Association Scholarship at Massey University, New Zealand

Massey University Offers Scholarship for Undergraduate Students in the field of Business, Creative Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Sciences in New Zealand.
Study Subject(s):Business, Creative Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Sciences
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Massey University
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
Eligibility:The purpose of the Albany Students’ Association Inc. Bursary (ASAB) is to reward student achievement for academic excellence, demonstrated leadership skills, community involvement and other achievements at Massey University’s Albany campus.
-The bursaries shall be open to students who are members of the Albany Students’ Association Incorporated (ASA) who have successfully completed a minimum of 120 credits towards a bachelor’s degree at Massey University and who are enrolled for study at the Albany Campus.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The following persons will be eligible to apply for the ASAB.Candidates must have successfully completed a minimum of 120 credits towards a Bachelor’s degree at Massey University Albany campus, who are members of the ASA, and who display high community involvement and consistent academic excellence.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

ISSER-PhD Programme in Development Studies 2012, Ghana

Applications are invited  for a 3-Year Full-time PhD Programme in Development Studies beginning January 2012, Ghana
Study Subject(s): Development Studies
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Scholarship can be taken at: Ghana
Eligibility:
1. First degree (at least Second Class Lower Division)
2. Masters degree with research (MPhil.) Young and dynamic graduates with MPhil.
Degrees awarded within the last 6 years are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Ghanaian-German Centre of Excellence for Development Studies is a collaborative venture between the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana and the Centre for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, Germany. The Centre is being funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) under the Centres of Excellence for Teaching and Research to Train Future Leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative.
How to Apply: Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th August 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Diversity – MBA Class Reunion Scholarships, Africa

MBA Class Reunion Scholarships for talented young men and women from emerging/developing countries at INSEAD, Africa
Study Subject(s): Management
Course Level: Master’s
Scholarship Provider: INSEAD
Scholarship can be taken at: Africa
Eligibility: Several Class Reunion Scholarships are awarded to candidates who meet the criteria suggested by each class. In most cases, preference is given to candidates residing in a developing country and/or who can justify difficulty in raising sufficient funds for their studies.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Every five years after graduation, each MBA class returns to campus to celebrate an INSEAD Alumni Reunion. These reunions take place in May and October and on these occasions each class attending is invited to make a gift to the school in an area of interest to INSEAD. To date the classes listed here have made their contribution through the INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) for MBA scholarships. These Class Reunion Scholarships support INSEAD’s commitment to bringing talented young men and women from emerging/developing countries to INSEAD, as well as endorsing the socio-economic diversity of the MBA programme. The recipients of IAF Class Reunion Scholarships can expect alumni to actively encourage them to make their own contribution to the Alumni Fund in the future.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 February 2011 for the July class
18 August 2011 for the December class
Further Scholarship Information and Application

INSEAD Eli Lilly and Company Innovation Scholarship(s) for African Students, Africa

Eli Lilly funded Innovation Scholarship for master’s students from Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Central and South America, Turkey and Canada, Africa
Study Subject(s):Management
Course Level:Master’s
Scholarship Provider: Eli Lilly
Scholarship can be taken at: Africa
Eligibility:
Scholarships will be awarded to candidates who demonstrate a capacity for innovative thinking and actions. They must be nationals of the following regions and countries: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Central and South America, Turkey and Canada
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Central and South America, Turkey and Canada
Scholarship Description: Eli Lilly creates and delivers innovative pharmaceutical-based health care solutions that enable people worldwide to live longer, healthier, more active lives. The key driver of our success is the ability to innovate, both in the discovery and acquisition new compounds, and in delivering these to our customers around the world. Eli Lilly aims to fund one merit scholarship per intake at each of the two INSEAD campuses (Fontainebleau and Singapore). The purpose is to encourage international diversity and innovative thinking within the MBA community.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 February each year for the July Class (starts in September). 18 August for the December Class (starts in January).
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Doctoral Scholarship in Decision-making within Rural Households in West Africa, Germany

The candidate will be expected to participate in the interdisciplinary and disciplinary courses of the ZEF Doctoral Studies Program from 1st October 2011 -February 2012. He/she will develop an individual research proposal until February 2012. For data collection, 10-12 months of field research in West Africa will be required. During the writing-up period of the dissertation, the candidate will be based at ZEF in Bonn. Duration of the doctoral studies: Three years starting from August 2011 under conditional acceptance of the confirmation by the funding agency. A scholarship awarded will cover living, research as well as travel cost.
How to Apply: Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20th June 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship, Cape Town (South Africa)

Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship, Cape Town (South Africa)

Who can Apply: Anyone who has a plan for social change through innovation (fresh thinking that adds value) in the areas of education and technology. Anyone who has a clear vision of a changed (improved) world and their contribution to bringing about this change. The fellowship is not limited to any specific geographic location. However, applicants must be fluent in English. Fellowship applicants must have attained the age of majority by the date of application.

Which topics/disciplines

The Foundation does not have strictly defined areas of funding as we have found this restrictive as people do not always fit into boxes.
Previous successful application have come from individuals working in the following areas:

• Communication and Analytical Skills in Education
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Open and Collaborative Educational Resources
• Telecommunications
• Open Philanthropy
• Open Science

The fellowship is not an academic fellowship aimed at research, although research is not excluded. Preference will be given to action based research or practical implementations of innovative ideas.

Why apply

This fellowship offers you the freedom and financial ability to bring about the change you envisage for the world as well as an enabling support structure and an existing network of social change agents.
We will provide technological, financial, and legal support, enabling all administrative processes such as contracting with 3rd parties, done in an efficient and risk free manner. We will also work to support you by connecting you with our network of projects, funders and institutions where we think you can offer value.
The Foundation will support the Fellow to take their good ideas and turn them into successful initiatives. You will also be part of a continually growing pool of established alumni network to share learnings and experiences.

What is the value of the grant

The equivalent of a year’s salary, a contribution towards expenses plus access to a travel allowance. In addition, the fellow will have access to potential project funding from the Foundation, who will match the Fellow’s personal investment in projects by at least ten fold. The total grant amount will be based on the Fellow’s qualifications, experience and comparable cost of time for their skill level.

What is the duration

1 year, with the possibility of renewal, based on review.

How to apply

• Send us your CV (no more than 3 pages)
• Send us a 5 minute video on your ideas
• Answer the 4 questions below (no more than 2 pages)
  • Describe the world as it is. (a description of the status quo and context in which you will be working)
  • What change do you want to make? (a description of what you want to change about the status quo, in the world, your personal vision for this area)
  • What do you want to explore? (a description of the innovations or questions you would like to explore during the fellowship year)
  • What are you going to do to get there? (a description of what you actually plan to do during the year)

Where is the fellowship based

Fellows work from where they are, with an open door to visit the Foundation’s head office in Cape Town, South Africa.

What are the conditions

Fellows are expected to commit 100% of their time and attention to the focus area selected for their fellowship. The fellowship aims to free up the time of the Fellow to pursue their ideas in this area. The Fellow must submit any outside work, volunteer or otherwise, that they may want to conduct whilst on a Foundation Fellowship, to the Foundation for approval.
We require attendance at the bi-annual Fellow gatherings and open accurate communication on all projects, movements and decisions.
The fellowship must be taken up between 2 and 4 months after awarded.

How are the Fellows selected

Fellowship applications are reviewed by the Shuttleworth Foundation management team and advisors. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews. The Foundation reserves the right not to award a fellowship if the submission does not meet the requirements.

Application timing

Applications are accepted throughout the year.  We formally review applications in May for a September intake and November for a March intake.

If you have specific questions about this process, please email: fellowships@shuttleworthfoundation.org