Panel Proposal, Bosnia 20 years after independence, ASN, Columbia University, New York, 19-21 April 2012‏

Panel Proposal for the Annual Conference of the Association for the Study of Nationalities

Date: 19-21 April 2012

Place: Harriman Institute, Columbia University, New York

Title of Panel: Bosnia and Herzegovina twenty years after the Declaration of Independence

Panel Chairs: Dr. Soeren Keil, Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom
Dr. Valery Perry, Public International Law & Policy Group, Sarajevo, BiH

Abstract:
In April 2012 it will be twenty years ago since the parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) declared the country’s independence from Yugoslavia, following the examples set by Slovenia and Croatia the year before. This date also marks the beginning of the violent conflict in Bosnia, which formally ended with the Dayton Peace Agreement in December 1995. Bosnia’s current political organization – including its Constitution - is structured by Annex 4 of this peace agreement.
In the last twenty years the country has gone through a considerable transformation. Physical reconstruction has been considerable, some state institutions have been established and/or strengthened, the economy has partially recovered and Bosnia has signed a Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union (EU).
However, much remains to be done. The country is still characterized by the stalemate between Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats, and the constitutional structure leaves little room for the country’s “others”, including national minorities, persons of a mixed background or persons who wish to not declare themselves as anyone “kind” of citizens. Important reforms, including a revised or new constitution have remained out of reach, though there is broad agreement that such reforms are of key importance for Bosnia’s future development. The state remains contested from numerous sides. Furthermore, the international community, in particular the EU, continues to remain active in Bosnia, While the country remains mired in a frozen conflict, international engagement aims to both consolidate a stable democracy in the country, as well as prevent the political conflict from further deteriorating. While relations with Croatia have seen massive improvements since 2000, Serbia remains heavily (and many would say negatively) involved in the internal affairs of the country. The developments in Kosovo have further heightened the tensions in Bosnia, and the Eurozone crisis and conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq have shifted international attention away from Bosnia.
The panel offers the opportunity to assess the developments in Bosnia over the last twenty years and to point out and discuss some of the major challenges that remain.
Papers could (but are not limited to) address some of the following topics:

Bosnia’s constitutional development since 1992/1995The economic development of Bosnia since 1995 and the key challenges remainingThe role of international actors and the international state-building projectKey problems in human rights, civil society and transitional justice in BosniaThe role of the neighbouring countries in Bosnia’s development over the last 20 yearsThe influence of Europeanization on Bosnia’s multiple transformationsBosnia’s development in comparative perspective
We welcome proposals for papers that address one or multiple of the above areas. We are particularly interested in comparative perspectives for example comparisons between Bosnia and other successor states of the former Yugoslavia, as well as papers grounded in practical regional experience.

Interested contributors should send a 500 word abstract to: keil.soeren@gmail.com[mailto:keil.soeren@gmail.com] no later than the 30th of October 2011. Please include a very short biography to the abstract.
Selected papers will be contacted shortly thereafter.

It is planned that the contributions will be published at a later stage in an edited volume with a major academic publisher.

We are unable to provide any bursaries or financial assistance for the participation in the ASN conference

Aitken SBE Volunteer Leadership Scholarship at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada

Scholarship for Undergraduate students in Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada 2011

Study Subject(s):Business and Economics
 
Course Level:Undergraduate
 
Scholarship Provider: Mary Joy Aitken- Wilfrid Laurier University
 
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility:
-Eligible applicants will be full time undergraduate students in Year 2 or 3 of any program within the School of Business and Economics.
-Students in Laurier/Waterloo double-degree programs must be registered with Laurier as their home institution.
-Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.0 (B-).
-Applicants must demonstrate volunteer leadership experience on Laurier’s campus or in their local communities

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Annual scholarship; established by Mary Joy Aitken, an MBA graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, to recognize a student who has demonstrated volunteer leadership-either at school of in their communities. The scholarship was created with the belief that extracurricular involvement is a critical component of a well-rounded academic experience.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 17 October 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012-2013 Ontario Graduate Scholarship at University of Waterloo, Canada

Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship for Canadian and International citizen at University of Waterloo, Canada 2012-2013

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the University
 
Course Level:Master’s and Doctoral
 
Scholarship Provider: CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC
 
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility:
• Plan to be enrolled full-time in a graduate program at an Ontario university
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person’s or an international student studying on a study permit
• A- (80%) average over the last two years of study if less than two years of graduate work OR the cumulative graduate average, if more than two years
• Students can receive up to 2 OGS awards at the master’s level (the scholarship can be awarded for one or both of the first two academic years, but not after the second year) and up to 4 awards at the doctoral level (the scholarship can be awarded in any of the first five academic years but not after the fifth year)
• one cannot hold a scholarship from NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR or an OGSST at the same time as OGS
• Have not exceeded the lifetime maximum of four years of government-funded awards including OGS, and awards from CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) program encourages excellence in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels. It is a merit-based scholarship and awards are available to students in all disciplines of academic study. Students must refer to the OGS website for complete details regarding eligibility and application submission. An Ontario Graduate Scholarship is awarded for one academic year, which may consist of two or three consecutive terms. One-term awards are not granted. The value of the OGS is $5,000 per term. Thus, students may receive $10,000 for two consecutive terms or $15,000 for three consecutive terms.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: October 19, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012 International Student Scholarship at Musicians Institute, USA

International Scholarship for Bachelor Students in Guitar, Bass, Drums,Keyboards, or Vocals at Musicians Institute, USA 2012
Study Subject(s):Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, or Vocals
Course Level:Bachelor
Scholarship Provider: Musicians Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-Be accepted to a guitar, bass, drum, keyboard or voice Certificate, Associate or Bachelor Degree program at Musicians Institute for the Spring 2012 start.
-Submit a written statement explaining your musical background and why you feel you deserve this scholarship.
- Demonstrate exceptional performing ability on your instrument and serious commitment to a music education.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: This scholarship is designed to provide tuition assistance for outstanding international students of guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or vocals while attending Musicians Institute There will be four winners selected. The first, second, and third place winners will each receive up to $12,000 USD in tuition credit ($2000 per quarter credited against tuition due for up to six quarters). The fourth place winner will receive up to $6000 USD in tuition credit ($1000 per quarter credited against tuition due for up to six quarters). The scholarship is in the form of tuition credit only; no cash sums will be provided, and any tuition credit balance that is unused for any reason may not be redeemed for cash or transferred to any other person.
How to Apply: Online, Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: October 21, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Spring 2012 Dean’s Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship for Continuing Students, USA

Undergraduate Scholarship for Continuing Students at University of Texas, 2012, USA
Study Subject(s):Courses taught at the universty
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: University of Texas
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:-GPA greater than 3.40 in prior UTD coursework.
• Recipient must be a continuing student at the sophomore level or above.
• Student must take at least 12 hours per semester.
• Other considerations may include leadership and work experience.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: This is a $1,000 scholarship for the spring 2012. The scholarship may not be earned more than once in an academic year. This scholarship cannot be “stacked” or combined with other scholarships awarded by The University of Texas at Dallas. This scholarship is awarded competitively – meeting minimum requirements is not a guarantee of a scholarship award.
How to Apply: by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: October 14, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Postcommunist Corruption: Causes, Manifestations, Consequences, Miami University, Oxford, OH, March 29 – April 1, 2012‏

*Havighurst Center for Russian & Post-Soviet Studies* *11th Annual International Young Researchers Conference*

*POSTCOMMUNIST CORRUPTION: CAUSES, MANIFESTATIONS, CONSEQUENCES*

Organizers: Gulnaz Sharafutdinova and Venelin Ganev Miami University Oxford, OH

March 29 – April 1, 2012

After more than two decades of research on post-communist transformations, a consensus has emerged that corruption is a major phenomenon associated with the evolution of the former "second world."
The purpose of this conference is to explore the analytical, conceptual and comparative dimensions of this phenomenon and to examine recent empirical findings and field work on corruption in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. We are particularly interested in questions such as: What is the heuristic potential, as well as the possible shortcomings, of currently available typologies of post-communist corruption? Is there anything historically distinct about post-communist corruption – or is it a manifestation of broader patterns observable across regions and types of political regimes? What are the most promising strategies for studying the interplay of local factors (such as the multifaceted legacies of socialism) and international developments (such as the emergence of globalized political, economic and institutional contexts) that shape corrupt practices in post-communism? How have such practices evolved over the last twenty years, and how do they vary across time and space? What important aspects of post-communist socio-political orders can be explained as a consequence of enduring and institutionally embedded forms of corrupt behavior?

We invite submissions that demonstrate both analytical rigor and sensitivity to cultural and historical differences. We are particularly interested in stimulating cross-disciplinary conversations about the nature and significance of corruption and the ways in which empirically grounded studies of this phenomenon may be amalgamated into broader analytical accounts of political, social, economic and cultural change after the fall of communism.

We encourage proposals from young researchers who have already completed their dissertation research (ABD) or have defended their dissertation within the last three years. This will be an intensive 2-1/2 day working conference (March 29-April 1, 2012) during which each of the selected papers will be critiqued by the other participants, including all invited presenters, keynote speakers, and a team of discussants made up of Miami University faculty.

The Havighurst Center will provide accommodation in Oxford, ground transportation to and from the airport, and partial travel funding ($300 for domestic travel and $800 for international travel).

To be considered for the conference, submit an abstract of approximately 250 words and a short CV to havighurstcenter@muohio.edu

AP-Google Journalism and Technology Scholarship, 2012/13, USA

Associated Press and Google announces Undergraduate or graduate scholarship in the field of Computing, Technology, and journalism in USA-2012/13

Study Subject(s):Computing, Technology, and journalism
Course Level:Undergraduate or graduate
Scholarship Provider: The Associated Press and Google
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: -The scholarships are open to college sophomores or higher with at least one year of full-time undergraduate or graduate study remaining. Applicants must meet the following requirements at the time of the application:
?Be a U.S. citizen
?Be a minimum of 18 years of age
?Be currently enrolled full time at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. (College graduates returning to school are eligible to apply and must provide an acceptance letter from graduate institution.)
?Have at least one year of full-time undergraduate or graduate study remaining
?Have minimum grade point average of 3.0
?Be at least a college sophomore at time of application
?Be available for in-person or remote interviews with selection committee if selected as a finalist
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Associated Press and Google announce a new national scholarship program intended to foster digital and new media skills in student journalists. The Online News Association, the world’s largest membership organization of digital journalists, will administer the program. The AP-Google Journalism and Technology Scholarship program will provide $20,000 scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year to six promising undergraduate or graduate students pursuing or planning to pursue degrees at the intersection of journalism, computer science and new media. The program is targeted to individual students creating innovative projects that further the ideals of digital journalism. A key goal is to promote geographic, gender and ethnic diversity, with an emphasis on rural and urban areas.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: Jan. 27, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Fellowships, Social Science Research Council Eurasia Program, USA‏

The Social Science Research Council Eurasia Program is pleased to announce that *online applications are now available for its* *2011/2012 Fellowships Competition*.

**Eurasia Program Fellowships**are intended for applicants who have completed their dissertation field research and/or data collection, who have made significant progress in outlining emergent, innovative contributions to scholarship, and who are willing to reach beyond the academic community to make their work known and accessible to a variety of publics.

The Eurasia Program offers *three types of fellowship support in 2011*, providing financial and academic support to graduate students in the early stages of dissertation development, Ph.D. candidates near completion of their doctoral programs in the social sciences and related humanities, and young scholars within five years of the completion of their Ph.D.

The funding for this fellowship program is provided by the Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Outreach Title VIII Program <http://www.state.gov/s/inr/grants/index.htm> for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Independent States of the Former Soviet Union). One of the goals of the Title VIII program is to support and sustain American expertise on the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. This program also works to support outreach; build relationships between the policy community and the academic community; help build national capability by engaging diverse experts in the exploration of new ideas and perspectives; and create new knowledge and research.

*Applications due – November 15, 2011*

*Pre-Dissertation Awards (PDAs)*

Pre-Dissertation Awards (PDAs) enable early stage graduate students to perform initial field assessments of up to 4 weeks for archival exploration, preliminary interviews, and other forms of feasibility studies related to their dissertations. We anticipate awarding 4-6 young scholars the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of their proposed field sites, establish contacts within local communities, meet with local scholars, and gain insight into how their dissertation topic resonates with regional intellectual, political and social currents.
Proposals should reflect a clear plan for initial field assessment, require a budget of less than $4,000, and clearly articulate the policy relevance of the proposed project.

*Dissertation Development Awards (DDAs)*

Dissertation Development Awards (DDAs) are intended to provide one year of support to enable the prompt completion of a PhD dissertation. We anticipate offering approximately 10 DDAs (with stipends up to $18,000 and $4,000 of possible supplemental funding) to advanced graduate students who have completed their fieldwork. Fellows will participate in professionalization activities and a spring conference, and contribute to the Eurasia Program's new working paper and policy brief series.
Applicants should pay serious attention to the policy-relevant aspects of their research.

*Post-Doctoral Research Awards (PDRAs)*

Post-Doctoral Research Awards (PDRAs) provide research funds to early-career scholars who have been awarded their PhD within the last five years to support the furthering of the work initiated in their dissertations or the launching of their first post-dissertation research project. We anticipate awarding 2-3 of these awards (of up to $33,000 each over 24 months), which will provide unique and valuable resources for recent PhDs making the transition into professional research careers. Applicants will be expected to secure overhead agreements from their institution of employment (for no more than 10% of the total award amount). Research funds may be used for travel, data collection, software, research assistance, salary, or other forms of scholarly development. Applicants must present a clear research and writing plan, highlighting their publication strategy and discussing the policy relevance of the proposed work.

For additional details on how to apply and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please see: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/eurasia-fellowship/.

Midwest Historians of East Central Europe Workshop, University of Illinois, Chicago, 27-28 October 2011‏

CALL FOR PAPERS
MIDWEST HISTORIANS OF EAST CENTRAL EUROPE WORKSHOP

University of Illinois at Chicago
October 27-28, 2011

Polish Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago announces a fall workshop for historians of East Central Europe. The workshop is open to faculty and graduate students alike and will be based around pre-circulated papers, chapters, article drafts, etc. Participants are welcome to attend either as paper presenters or as members of the active audience. The program begins the evening of Thursday, October 27 with a State of the Field lecture delivered by Robert Blobaum, Eberly Professor of History at West Virginia University, followed by a reception for all conference participants. Papers will be discussed during panel sessions throughout the day on Friday, October 28.

The purpose of the workshop is to introduce scholars working in related areas to one another, to showcase work in progress, and generally to facilitate a sense of community among historians of East Central Europe with easy access to Chicago. Doctoral students are especially encouraged to share completed dissertation chapters. Registration for the workshop is free. The Hejna Endowment at the University of Illinois will support the cost of accommodations for a limited number of graduate student and faculty participants. Doctoral students seeking assistance with housing should provide a brief letter of reference from their dissertation advisors.

Please contact Keely Stauter-Halsted at stauterh@uic.edu if you are interested in attending the workshop. Indicate in your e-mail if you would like to circulate a paper for discussion (and a short synopsis of its content) and whether you will require accommodations. Pre-circulated papers should be limited to 25 pages in length. The deadline for proposing a paper topic is September 1. Participants should register for the workshop by October 1 to guarantee a spot. Completed papers must be submitted electronically by October 14. They will be made available on-line to all registered participants.

Soros Justice Media Fellowships for journalists at Open Society Foundations Location: New York DL: 12 October 12 2011

The Soros Justice Media Fellowships support writers, print and broadcast journalists, bloggers, filmmakers, and other individuals with distinct voices proposing to complete media projects for local, regional, and national markets that engage the public and spur debate on one or more of the Open Society Foundations' U.S. criminal justice priorities. The fellowships aim to mitigate the time, space, and market constraints that often discourage individuals from pursuing important but marginalized, controversial or unpopular issues in a comprehensive manner. Media fellowships are one year in duration, and fellows are expected to make their projects their full-time work during the term of the fellowship. Projects can begin in either the spring or fall of 2012.

Photography projects (production or distribution) are not eligible for funding. For information on support for this type of project, please see the Open Society Documentary Photography Project.

Note: Please be aware that the Soros Justice Fellowships Program is separate and distinct from the Open Society Fellowship, which supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. While both programs share a common interest in open society issues generally, the Soros Justice Fellowships have an express focus on U.S. criminal justice issues.
Deadline

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 (11:59 p.m. EST)

http://www.soros.org/initiatives/usprograms/focus/justice/programs/justice_fellows/guidelines/media 

Fellowships a the Wilson Center, Washington DC‏

The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship Fellowship Program and to take advantage of the opportunity to engage actively in the Center’s national mission. The Center awards approximately 22-25 residential fellowships through its annual international fellowship competition. Fellows will be affiliated with one of the Wilson Center programs/projects and are encouraged to interact with policy makers in Washington, D.C. as well as with Wilson Center staff who are working on similar research and topics.

Eligibility

_Citizens or permanent residents from any country (foreign nationals must be able to hold a valid passport and obtain a J1 Visa)
_Men and women with outstanding capabilities and experience from a wide variety of -backgrounds (including government, the corporate world, professions, and academia)
_Academic candidates holding a Ph.D. (Ph.D. must be received by the application deadline of October 1)
_Academic candidates demonstrating scholarly achievement by publications beyond their doctoral dissertations
_Practitioners or policymakers with an equivalent level of professional achievement
_English proficiency as the Center is designed to encourage the exchange of ideas among its fellows

Ineligibility

_Applicants working on a degree (even if the degree is to be awarded prior to the proposed fellowship year)
_Proposals of a partisan or advocacy nature
_Primary research in the natural sciences
_Projects that create musical composition or dance
_Projects in the visual arts
_Projects that are the rewriting of doctoral dissertations
_The editing of texts, papers, or documents
_The preparation of textbooks, anthologies, translations, and memoirs

Notes on Eligibility

You do not need an institutional affiliation to apply. For most academic candidates, a book or monograph is required. Scholars and practitioners who previously held research awards or fellowships at the Wilson Center are not precluded from applying for a fellowship. However, the nature and recency of the prior award may be among the factors considered during the selection process, and by the Fellowships Committee of the Board of Trustees.

If you have questions regarding your eligibility or the suitability of your project, please e-mail the Scholar Administration Office at fellowships@wilsoncenter.org.

Fellows’ Responsibilities

The Center’s "scholars in residence" are so in both name and fact. Fellows are expected to work from their offices at the Center and to participate in appropriate meetings organized by the Center. Fellows are also expected to present their research at our informal internal Work-in-Progress seminars, and to attend the Work-in-Progress presentations given by their colleagues. In addition, fellows are encouraged to make a more formal presentation to the public such as a colloquium, seminar, workshop, or other form of meeting. The Center expects all fellows to seek ways to share their expertise with the Washington policy community. The form of such interaction could range from a deep background briefing for an executive branch agency to an informal roundtable discussion with members of Congress and their staffs.

Stipend
The Center tries to ensure that the stipend provided under the fellowship, together with the fellow’s other sources of funding (e.g., grants secured by the applicant and sabbatical allowances), approximate a fellow’s regular salary. Stipends provided in recent years have ranged from $26,000 to $85,000 (the maximum possible). Stipends include round trip travel for fellows. If spouses and/or dependent children will reside with the fellow for the entire fellowship period, money for their travel will also be included in the stipend. In addition to stipends, the Center provides 75 percent of health insurance premiums for fellows who elect Center coverage and for their accompanying family members.

Website: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=fellowships.welcome

2011 Call for Proposals for New Scholars Program, USA

Research grant Program for the early to mid-career women applicants in the field of Science funded  by Elsevier Foundation’s in USA-2011
Study Subject(s):Science
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: The Elsevier Foundation’s
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:-Preference given to early to mid-career women applicants in the field of Science.
-An institutional framework for the advancement of women in science, as evidenced by a strategic plan, policy framework, leadership commitment and/or a program of related activities.
-Develop innovative program ideas.
-Create and promote collaborative networks across institutions and/or disciplines.
-Develop model programs that will encourage continued efforts to advance women in science.
-Promote partnerships and knowledge sharing among institutions, including between institutions in the developed and developing world.
-A willingness to draw from the expertise and experience of previous New Scholar grantees.
- Have specific plans for sustainability beyond the funding period.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The New Scholars Program supports projects to help early- to mid-career women scientists balance family responsibilities with demanding academic careers. New Scholars seeks to actively address the attrition rate of talented women scientists caused by work-life balance issues. The Foundation provides one, two and three year grants to STEM institutions and organizations actively working towards a more equitable academia.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: Later than September 1 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund for Womens, USA and Canada 2011

Graduate International Scholarship for Womens  funded by International Peace Scholarship Fund in USA and Canada
Study Subject(s):Any
Course Level:Graduate
Scholarship Provider: International Peace Scholarship Fund
Scholarship can be taken at: USA and Canada
Eligibility:An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in a college or university in the United States or Canada.
-A student holding citizenship or permanent residency of the united States or Canada is ineligible
-Scholarships are not given for research, internships, or practical training, if not combined with coursework; travel, or to pay past debts. in order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining, be enrolled and in residence for the entire school year.
-Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working on dissertations only are not eligible as first-time applicants. international students attending cottey are eligible to apply for a scholarship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The International Peace Scholarship Fund, established in 1949 by the Philanthropic Educational Organization, is a program that provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. The applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study or working toward a graduate degree in a college or university in the US or Canada. In order to qualify for her first scholarship, the applicant must have at least one full year of coursework remaining and be enrolled and in residence for the entire school year.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 December 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012-2013 Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program, USA

Fulbright funded Distinguished Fulbright Awards for teachers from Argentina, India, Israel, Finland, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore and South Africa 2012-2013, USA
Study Subject(s):Action-based research project of their own design.
Course Level: Teaching
Scholarship Provider: Fulbright
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
* Hold at least a bachelor’s degree and a teacher training degree;
* Be full time teachers teaching at any level (primary, middle or secondary) or administrators/academic coordinators who spend 50% of their time in classroom teaching;
* Teachers of any subject may apply;
* Have at least five years teaching experience;
* Demonstrate experience conducting and leading professional development activities;
* Demonstrate accomplishment in teaching or have previously received a teaching award or an exemplary evaluation by a school administrator;
* Demonstrate good English language competence and possess a paper based TOEFL score of 550 (213 Computer Based TOEFL, 79 Internet Based TOEFL) or an IELTS score of 6.5.
* If you have taken any standard test of English language proficiency such as the TOEFL or IELTS, please attach a photocopy of the score report to your application. If you have not taken the TOEFL or IELTS and are selected as a nominee, you will be required to take the TOEFL in December 2011. USIEF will provide fee vouchers towards the TOEFL exam.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries:  Argentina, India, Israel, Finland, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore and South Africa
Scholarship Description: The Distinguished Fulbright Awards in teaching program, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, recognizes and encourages excellence in teaching in the U.S. and abroad. It is part of the overall Fulbright Program, named in honor of Senator William Fulbright, which promotes mutual understanding among people of the United States and other countries. The program will send highly accomplished primary to secondary school teachers from the U.S. abroad and bring international teachers to the U.S for a semester-long program. For international teachers, the program is open to teachers from Argentina, India, Israel, Finland, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore and South Africa. Selected international participants will be placed at a U.S. host university with a respected School of Education from late August to mid-December, 2012. The host university will provide a broad range of resources in the teachers’ fields of teaching expertise. The participants will enroll in advanced undergraduate or graduate level classes, team-teach in local schools and/or conduct seminars or workshops for U.S. teachers; and engage in other teaching related activities. During the program Distinguished Teachers will work toward the completion of an action-based research project of their own design. Upon returning home, teachers will be expected to share knowledge and experience gained on the program with teachers and students in their home schools and with their communities.
How to Apply: Online and by post
Scholarship Application Deadline: October1, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2011 Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation offers Scholarship for Women, USA

Scholarships for Graduate, Master and Doctoral Women Students  funded  by Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation in USA
Study Subject(s):Any
Course Level:Graduate, Master,Doctoral
Scholarship Provider: Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:must be a woman
at least 17 years of age must be a mother.
-with minor children
-must be enrolled in a skills training, ESL.
-GED program.
-pursuing a technical/vocational degree, an associate’s degree, a first bachelor’s degree, or a professional/master’s/doctoral degree.
-must be enrolled in an accredited program during the 2010-2011 academic year
-must be low-income.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: In 2011, the Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards of up to $2000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training. We will accept applications for 2011 Education Support Awards beginning on, but not before, May 15, 2011. Applications must be postmarked no later than July 15, 2011. Education Support Awards may be used for direct school expenses or for living expenses while you are enrolled in an educational program. Awardees will be notified by phone or email in October.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Chancellor’s Scholarship Fund at Wilfrid Laurier University 2011, Canada

2011 Full-time Undergraduate Scholarship for  canadian citizens at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada
Study Subject(s):Any
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Wilfrid Laurier University
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Eligibility:
-Full-time undergraduate students entering Year 1 directly from a Canadian high school;
-outstanding academic achievement (minimum “A” [85 percent] average in best six Grade 12 U and/or Grade 12 M courses or Ontario Academic Credits (OACs) or equivalent);
-significant involvement in extra-curricular activities or volunteer work outside of the classroom.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Endowed scholarship; two scholarships are granted annually.Value up to $1,600. This application is used for all competitive entrance scholarships and awards, with the exception of opportunities which are identified as requiring a “distinct” application.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Postdoctoral Scholarship in Information Management at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

University of Sao Paulo announced Postdoctoral Scholarship for research in Information Management at School of Communications and Arts, Brazil -2011
Study Subject(s): Communication and Censorship: theoretical and documentary analysis of censorship files from the Miroel Silveira Archive
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Sao Paulo Research Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Brazil
Eligibility:
-Professional with a doctorate in Information Sciences, Communication Sciences or related fields; Knowledge of academic and operational coverage in the area;
-Good oral and written communication;
-Ability to teamwork and ability to relate and manage human resources;
-Ability to develop information products;
-Experience with treatment, storage and document management;
-Experience in filtering, making synthesis, retrieval and having access to information;
-Working knowledge and technical staff with information systems and Internet;
-Knowledge and experience with development of databases and indexing systems.
-Candidates may be Brazilians or foreigners fluent in Portuguese and with a doctoral degree in related fields.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Thematic Research Project “Communication and Censorship: theoretical and documentary analysis of censorship files from the Miroel Silveira Archive” stored by the School of Communication and Arts of the University of São Paulo (ECA-USP) opens up for registrations for Postdocatoral fellowship in Information Management sponsored by Fapesp (São Paulo Research Foundation).
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 5 , 2011

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