2012 William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students, USA

Fellowship in Philanthropy and Social Innovation for Minority Students at Aspen Institute, USA 2011-2012

Study Subject(s):Philanthropy and Social Innovation
 
Course Level:Graduate or undergraduate
 
Scholarship Provider: The Aspen Institute
 
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
Candidates for this fellowship are highly motivated, current, non-graduating graduate or undergraduate students from underrepresented communities of color. Each candidate should have an excellent academic record and also have the following: 1. Demonstrated interest or experience in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and the social sector; 2. Excellent research and writing skills; 3. Demonstrated financial need; and 4. U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI in the Washington, DC office of the Aspen Institute. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation seeks to inform and maximize the impact of grantmaking foundations, nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and public-private partnerships through leadership development initiatives, convenings, and communications so that each can contribute to the good society at home and abroad.

How to Apply: Online 

Scholarship Application Deadline: Spring 2012 -December 16, 2011, Summer 2012- March 16, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Individual Advanced Research Opportunities, IREX‏

Individual Advanced Research Opportunities (IARO)

Education, Higher Education Development, Research Support, Americas, Eurasia, Europe

The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides students, scholars and professionals with support to perform policy relevant field research in the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

In addition to engaging in research in the region, the IARO fellowship gives scholars the opportunity to increase their understanding of critical, policy relevant issues, develop and sustain international networks, and collaborate with foreign scholars on topics vital to both the academic and policy-making communities.
Application Information
Project Activities

Applicants to the IARO program can propose to do research in up to three countries for up to nine months. As part of the IARO fellowship, participants are provided with visa assistance, international roundtrip transportation, a monthly allowance for housing and living expenses, as well as emergency evacuation insurance. IARO fellows also have access to resources available in any of IREX’s field offices.

Eligible Countries of Research: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan

Singapore - MIT Alliance Graduate Fellowship at SMART Location: Singapore DL: 15 July 2011

The Ministry of Education has recently launched a prestigious Singapore-MIT (Massachusetts Institute of
Technology) Alliance (SMA) Graduate Fellowship. These 4-year SMA Graduate Fellowships are available for highly talented doctoral graduate education and research for students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS) who wish to conduct their research at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) Centre.
The selection of candidates will take place twice a year, in time for the start of the semesters in August and January.
a) Eligibility
The Fellowships  are open to students of all nationalities who gain admission to any Ph.D. programme at the University where research interest fits within one or more of projects currently being carried out in on of the SMART Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs) :

• BioSystems and Micromechanics (BioSYM);
• Center for Environmental Sensing and Modeling (CENSAM);
• Infectious Disease (ID)
• Future Urban Mobility (FUM)

The student must have graduates with an undergraduate degree at the level of a first class or second uppers (equivalent).

b) Award Amount

• A monthly stipend of S$3,200
• Cover all tuition fees at NTU and other compulsory fees
• A travel grant of S$12,000 to help cover the expenses associated with a six-month research residency at MIT (travel grant covers airfare; MIT housing; MIT visiting student fee and health insurance)

c) Award Period
The award is tenable for 1 year in the first instance; but subject to the Fellow's satisfactory progress, it may be renewed annually. The maximum period of award is four years. For more information

2011 Fellowships/Grants to Study in Scandinavia for Applicants from USA

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships/Awards for the applicants of USA in Scandinavian countries -2011
Study Subject(s):All fields
Course Level:Holding Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: American-Scandinavian Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Scandinavian Country
Eligibility:-Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential.
-Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents.
-Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in Scandinavia.
-Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, fully-documented application.
-First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award. Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (up to $5,000) to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Over $300,000 is available for the 2012-13 competition. Awards are made in all fields.Projects should be planned to fall within the summer 2012 – summer 2013 period. Grants are considered especially suitable for post-graduate scholars, professionals, and candidates in the arts to carry out research or study visits of one to three months duration. Fellowships are intended to support a year-long stay. Priority is given to candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study or research.
The awards support project-related costs, including maintenance, trans- Atlantic round-trip travel, in-country travel, tuition and fees (where applicable) and materials expenditures (e.g., books, photocopying, art supplies). ASF awards may require supplementation from other sources, but they should not duplicate the benefits of additional awards (and vice versa). Candidates must notify the ASF if they have received other award offers. The ASF will not provide funds if, in its judgment, a proposal can be carried out without its assistance.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 1, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Reham al-Farra International Scholarship in Journalism at Bournemouth University, UK

Masters Scholarship in the field of Multi-media Journalism for the applicants of international students at Bournemouth University in, 2011, UK
Study Subject(s):Multi-media Journalism
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Bournemouth University
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:-The Scholarship is awarded to a student who has achieved an excellent standard in their undergraduate degree, can demonstrate a high level of English proficiency (if English is not their first language) and has provided information which suggests that they are likely to be an asset to the programme.
-The final decision is based on the information supplied in both your Bournemouth Media School programme application form and scholarship application form.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is offered to International students who have applied to study the MA Multi Media Journalism course at BU beginning in September 2011, and who can demonstrate they already have an outstanding academic profile.Only students who have applied for MA Multi-media Journalism in Bournemouth Media School and who have been made an offer of a place on the programme, (conditional or unconditional) will be considered for the scholarship. Recipients of this scholarship cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarship Financial need will not be taken into consideration.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Rajbir Singh Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries at University of Westminster, UK

This scholarship was established in memory of Rajbir Singh, a former student on the MA Fashion Business Management course. Preference will be given to students who come from developing countries with major cotton industry and who wish to study subjects relevant to the development and sustainability of that industry. Unless you are eligible for any of the specific scholarships below, you should tell us honestly the level of funding you require and if you are awarded a scholarship we will decide which one to offer you. Please note that you should only apply for the level of funding you actually need as we assume that you are applying for the minimum funding you require to take the course and we do not consider you for smaller scholarships if you are unsuccessful in gaining the larger one.
How to Apply: by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

EMBA program in Bucharest, Romania‏

January 2012 will see the launch of a unique Executive MBA program in Bucharest,
offered by the Pilkington Ratiu Business School.

We are putting together top professors from Harvard Business School, INSEAD,
Ashridge School of Business and Columbia Business School and top executive from
Romania and London.

The admissions process has started and we are looking at business professionals
with at least 5 years of work experience that already have or are developing a
track record of leadership in their domain. The elite program is aimed at a
selective group of individuals, who will be pioneers in their field.

You can download more information and a fuller presentation of the program at
the following web address: http://www.prbs.eu/brochure.pdf

PhD Scholarship in Faculty of Humanities at University of Copenhagen,Denmark

The PhD School offers a wide range of Research programmes with research courses of a high quality and enrols approximately 70 PhD scholars each year. More than 300 distinguished scholars and researchers are connected to the PhD School as teachers and supervisors. In addition, the PhD School offers a variety of services to help doctoral students with practical matters before enrolment, during their studies and with career guidance after graduation. We invite you to use this website to enhance your knowledge of the PhD School, funding possibilities and of the Faculty of Humanities as a place of exciting living and learning.
Applicants need to hold a two-year Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or the equivalent, or expect to receive such by 30 September 2011. Applicants shall have submitted their thesis at the time of application, to the extent the thesis forms part of their Master’s program. Applicants with a non-Danish Master’s degree will have their degree assessed by The Danish Agency for International Education to establish, if the Master’s degree is equivalent to a Danish Master’s degree.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 June 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application