PHD Scholarships @ Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC) – Nippon Foundation PhD Fellowship, UK- Subject: Social Science

Description: They would like to invite applications for a number 4 year scholarships offering exciting opportunities to study for PhD qualifications in maritime-related social science. Based in the UK, these unique fellowships are available to graduates of maritime or social science-related disciplines who have a strong desire to undertake academic research on seafarers and the human related aspects of the maritime sector.

Applications: Applications are welcomed from residents of any country but are particularly encouraged from those living in developing regions, as well as in Asia and Japan. Applicants are expected to hold a good honours degree (usually a 1st or 2.1) in a
social science or maritime-related discipline. In addition, all applicants for whom English is a second language will be required to possess a certificate from IELTS with a minimum score of 7 or a TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 600. Tests of English as a foreign language must have been awarded no more than 2 years prior to the requested entry point to be deemed valid and all tests will be verified by the Academic Registry.
Deadline: 14 January 2011
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PhD Scholarships- China Scholarship Council (CSC)/ Queen Mary Joint, @ University of London, UK- Subject: Science, Engineering, Geography, Linguistics, Dentistry, Business and Management, Medicine, Mathematics

Description: Queen Mary is pleased to be able to offer 56 joint PhD scholarships in co-operation with the China Scholarship Council (CSC) for 2011. These scholarships are available for students who would like to study for their PhD at Queen Mary.
Under this scheme Queen Mary, University of London provides a scholarship to cover all tuition fees and the CSC provides living expenses and one return flight ticket to successful applicants.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for these awards applicants must:
+ Be a Chinese national;
+ Want to study a PhD at Queen Mary in one of our research areas;
+ Be a student at any Chinese Universities or research institutions that are eligible for CSC scholarships;
+ Meet CSC’s other criteria for the scholarships.

 Deadline:14 January 2011

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Graduate International Public Interest Fellowship 2011(Law) for those students who are an enrolled student of Wayne State University Law School @ Wayne State University

 

Description: Applicants can apply to up to five NGOs from a list of pre-approved partner organizations. The internships are intended to last approximately two months, roughly from June 1 to August 1. However, particular start and end dates may vary and will be negotiated with each individual organization.
Successful applicants will be placed with one of the partner NGOs based on (i) their listed preferences, (ii) fulfilling specific requirements of a particular group (i.e. language skills), (iii) preferences of the NGOs, and (iv) our assessment of an applicant’s qualifications. Because all of these factors must be considered, successful applicants must accept the placements they are given.
Qualifications: Applicants must:-Be an enrolled student of Wayne State University Law School
-Be able to leave and re-enter the United States legally
-Be qualified to receive an International PILF as financial aid. Have a FAFSA on file for 2010-2011.
-Have a demonstrated interest in international affairs.
Deadline: Tuesday, January 14, 2011
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Erasmus Mundus(Masters) Scholarships 2010 for Masters Program @ University of Lincoln, UK in Forensic Science 2011

 

Description: Scholarships students must have Bachelor degree in Science l. This professional focus does not exclude research activities, which are very necessary owing to the dynamic nature of this science.
Applications:Applicants must possess a Bachelor degree in Science (or equivalent) from a recognised official Higher Education Institution in order to apply. The candidates need to accredit a minimum grade to access the course, being this 60% (upper second class). In case a percentage is not stated on the official transcript, the candidate will have to supply a certificate from their academic institutions in which percent marks are linked to the different grades awarded by the institution.Applicants also need to accredit a sufficient level of English to follow the course (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 paper based, TOEFL 79 internet, or equivalent).


Deadline: 14 January 2011
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