Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program, 2012 USA

Graduate Fellowship in the field of Science and Technology for US and non-US citizens at National Academy of science, USA 2012
Study Subject(s):Social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public administration
Course Level: Fellowship
Scholarship Provider:Policy and Global Affairs Division of the National Academies
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:-Graduate and professional school students and those who have completed graduate studies (degree awarded) within the last five years may apply.
-Areas of study may include any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public administration, or any relevant interdisciplinary fields.
The program is open to all US and non-US citizens who meet the eligibility criteria.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes(Non US citizens)
Scholarship Description: The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program within the Policy and Global Affairs Division of the National Academies is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy. Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or participating in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels.
How to Apply: By electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: October  1, 2011: Winter/Spring 2012 Session May 1, 2012: Fall 2012 Session
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2011/2012 SPIE Scholarship Program in Optical Science and Engineering

Scholarship Program in full- and part-time students studying anywhere in the world in the field of Optical Science and Engineering 2011
Study Subject(s): Optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics program or related discipline
Course Level:High school or secondary school, Undergraduate or Post-secondary school, Undergraduate, or Graduate school
Scholarship Provider: SPIE
Scholarship can be taken at: Anywhere in the world
Eligibility:-To be eligible to apply, students must:
-Be a Member* of SPIE
-Be enrolled in an optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics program or related discipline (e.g., physics, electrical engineering) at an accredited school for the full year beginning Fall 2011 (Sept 2012-July 2013)
-Be in high school or secondary school, undergraduate or post-secondary school, undergraduate, or graduate school.
-The key criterion in evaluation and ranking applications is the “prospect for long-term contribution that the granting of an award will make to the field of optics, photonics or related field.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Through 2011 SPIE has distributed over $3.3 million in scholarships to 1,505 students across 86 countries. SPIE awarded $350,000 in 2011 with individual scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $11,000. All students studying worldwide in an optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics program or related discipline are eligible to apply. Note: SPIE scholarships are open to full- and part-time students studying anywhere in the world. All scholarship applications are judged on their own merit based on the experience and education level of the individual student. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. High school (pre-university/secondary school) and 1st/2nd year college undergraduate, post-secondary students will be judged relative to other applicants with similar educational backgrounds.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15, 2012.
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2011 IRF Fellowship for Graduate Students in Engineering and Transportation managers, USA

The IRF Fellowship Program for graduate engineers and transportation managers has been a cornerstone in the work of the International Road Federation for more than 50 years. The Program provides a one-time grant toward the costs of university graduate study in fields related to the development of better and safer roads and road networks worldwide. Through the International Road Educational Foundation, the IRF awards grants to graduate engineers and other transportation professionals from around the world in support of full-time academic training. With this the IRF actively supports the future generations who will build the road networks. Graduates of the Program comprise a highly skilled, efficient and productive body of experts which today exerts a strong influence on the orderly development of road transportation systems around the world. Many Fellows have become high government officials as well as leaders in the private sector and in academia, where they are in a position to exercise a multiplier effect in the transfer of technology and information. Through the IRF Fellows Alumni Association founded in 1993 by the late Dr. Sadamu Mino, strong bonds are formed among the Fellows, the IRF and IRF’s member organizations.
How to Apply: online
Scholarship Application Deadline: September 30, 2011
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PhD Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering, PhD School of Politecnico di Milano, Italy

PhD Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering, PhD School of Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Scholarship for International students in Mechanical Engineering, PhD School of Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Study Subject: Mechanical Engineering
Employer: PhD School of Politecnico di Milano
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:The Doctoral Programme in Mechanical Engineering is coordinated by the ‘Dipartimento di Meccanica’ – Department of Mechanical Engineering. It enrols slightly less than 10% of the total number of PhD students of the PhD School of Politecnico di Milano. In figures, it enrols an average number of 25 students every year, many of them supported by scholarships from public institutions and private companies. Each student is assigned a tutor, who is a member of the Doctoral Board, and a research supervisor, who is a professor of the Faculty. Educational activities consist of selected courses. Advanced courses (taught in English) dedicated to doctoral students and senior graduate students bring the attendants to the frontiers of knowledge in those research sectors where the Department of Mechanical Engineering excels and is most active. http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/
Dedicated courses on relevant topics are organized yearly by various national and international schools, and offered to our PhD students. All lecturers are prominent at international level in their respective field of expertise.
The PhD students can carry out their study and research activities within the following major research areas.
Basic requirements
The basic requirements are the following:
• Five years education at University level
• Knowledge of the English language at B2-level or higher
• Strong motivation
March 2011 – Official opening of the application procedure, with public announcement of the terms and conditions for admission and of the available scholarships on the National Gazette
Scholarship Application Deadline:May 2011 – (exact date to be defined). Deadline for submission of applications. Within the deadline the applicants have to fill in and submit the online application form. Also those applicants who have not graduated at the time of the application but that expect to graduate by the end of December 2011 can submit the application at this time. If selected, their admission to the PhD programme is conditioned by successful graduation by December 2011.
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Talisman Vietnam Postgraduate Scholarship for International Students, Canada

Talisman Vietnam Postgraduate Scholarship for International Students, CanadaScholarship for International Students at university  of Alberta, Canada in fields related to petroluem

Study Subject:Petroleum Geosciences,Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Energy and Environment
Employer :Talisman Energy, University of Alberta
Level :Masters
Scholarship Description: With the objectives of contribution to enhancing quality of the local workforce in oil and gas industry of Vietnam, Talisman Vietnam Limited (TVL) is pleased to sponsor two full postgraduate scholarships for fall enrolment of academic year 2011 for Vietnamese professionals wishing to undertake a Master’s degree in petroleum related fields at the University of Alberta (U of A), Canada.

The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for postgraduate study at the U of A for young professionals in early or mid-career, who demonstrate both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion-formers in Vietnam.

Each scholarship provides tuition fee at the U of A, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) for maximum two years and return air travel to Vietnam (the return flight must be taken within three weeks of completion of the program of study).
3. Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must:
• display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
• meet minimum English language standards – IELTS band score 6.5 (with not less than 5.0 in any skill) or paper based TOEFL minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based).
• If you apply for MBA degree, in addition to the English Language skills evidence above, you need to provide either GMAT score minimum 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based) with at least 20 on each of the individual skill area or GRE 1100 total (verbal 450 and quantitative 650)
and will normally be expected to:
• have a good academic record. Only candidates with an “excellent” (gioi or xuat sac – 8.0+) or “good” (kha – 7.5+) first degree will be considered.
• not already have received or be currently receiving financial benefit from a previous Government-Funded Scholarship;
• not already had the chance of studying in Canada or another developed country;
• not already been awarded a university doctorate from another academic institution;
• Industry experience would be a plus

Scholasrhip Application Deadline: 30 April 2011

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