St Antony's College Scholarships

The following scholarships are available from the College:

Eni Scholars Programme 2011-12: NOW CLOSED
Duration	One or two years
Type	Students from Africa commencing a one- or two-year taught Master's degree at Oxford in October 2011
Value	Up to three fully-funded scholarships including tuition, fees and living expenses
Deadline	Friday 11 March 2011
Remarks	Further details, eligibility requirements & application instructions may be found here
Contact	The Assistant College Registrar

Swire Centenary and Cathay Pacific Scholarship: now closed for 2011 entry
Duration	One to four years depending on the course studied.
Type	Overseas students
Value	Fees, maintenance and some travel costs.
Deadlines	Applicants for the Scholarship must have applied to the University for their course and College place by the University's deadline of 21 January 2011. Applications for the Scholarship should be made directly to the College Registrar by 31st March 2011.
Remarks	Available annually to graduate students from Japan studying for a higher degree in any of the subjects in which the College specialises. St Antony's College must be the applicant's first choice college. Applications should consist of a letter of application addressed to the College Registrar, a CV, research/study proposal and an academic reference.
Contact	The College Registrar

Swire Cathay Pacific Scholarship: now closed for 2011 entry
Duration	One to four years depending on the course studied
Type	Overseas students
Value	Fees, maintenance and some travel costs
Deadlines	Applicants for the Scholarship must have applied to the University for their course and College place by the University's deadline of 21 January 2011. Applications for the Scholarship should be made directly to the College Registrar by 31st March 2011.
Remarks	Open to graduate students who are permanent residents of Hong Kong and who have completed the majority of their education there, who wish to study for a higher degree in any of the subjects in which the College specialises. St Antony's College must be the applicant's first choice college. Applications should consist of a letter of application addressed to the College Registrar, a CV, a research/study proposal and an academic reference.
Contact	The College Registrar

Sir John Swire Scholarship Not available 2011 entry
Duration	One to three years depending on the course studied
Type	Overseas students
Value	Fees, maintenance and some travel costs
Remarks	Open to graduate students from North-east and South-east Asia studying for a higher degree in any of the subjects in which the College specialises. Tenable by only one scholar at a time.
Contact	The College Registrar

Wai Seng Senior Research Scholarship
Duration	Two years
Value	Fees and maintenance
Remarks	Open to doctoral students at Oxford University studying the Asia Pacific region. The scholarship is available only in even-numbered years (namely 2010, 2012 etc.) with applications being accepted from the previous Michaelmas Term.
Contact	The Director, Asian Studies Centre, St Antony's College.

The Ronaldo Falconer Scholarship
Duration	One to two years depending on the course studied
Type	Overseas students
Value	£4,500 per annum
Remarks	Open to residents of Costa Rica and who are qualified to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, preferably the two-year course in Latin American Studies or another subject in which the College specialises. Further information: www.lac.ox.ac.uk/prospective_students/MPhil_in_Latin_American_Studies/funding
Contact	enquiries@lac.ox.ac.uk

Ali Pachachi Scholarship
Duration	One year (may re-apply in subsequent years)
Type	St Antony's current doctoral students only
Value	£7,500 towards fees and maintenance
Remarks	One year of fee paying doctoral study in any discipline in the humanities or social sciences with a primary focus on the social and political issues confronting the modern Middle East. Awards are for one year, but recipients may re-apply for all three Studentships in subsequent years. Applications to include a C.V., academic transcripts, letter of reference from the thesis supervisor, and a thesis proposal of no more than 1,500 words in length. This award may not be held concurrently with other major awards such as the AHRC Doctoral Award or Clarendon Bursary.
Contact	The Director, Middle East Centre, St Antony's College. mec@sant.ox.ac.uk

African Studies Scholarship
Duration	One Year
Value	University and College fees, and a stipend
Remarks	Available only for study on MSc in African Studies. Open to students who have been to University in, and are resident in, any one of the following countries: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, and Malawi.
Contact	african.studies@sant.ox.ac.uk

Pre Doctoral Bursaries
Duration	One year
Type	All current St Antony's DPhil students in the third or fourth year
Value	Worth a minimum of £1,000 each towards fees and maintenance
Deadline	5 p.m. Monday 16 May 2011
Remarks	Open to all DPhil students of the College with preference given to unfunded and partially-funded students in their third or fourth year. Applicants should have completed fieldwork by 1 May 2011 and be writing up their thesis by that same date.
Contact	The Assistant College Registrar

William and Nona Heaslip Scholarship
Duration	Two years
Type	Students of Canadian nationality
Value	Up to £25,000 annually towards fees, maintenance and some travel costs
Remarks	This scholarship is administered by Trinity College, University of Toronto to whom enquiries and applications should be made. Open to Canadian St Antony's students who are alumni of the International Relations programmes at Trinity College (University of Toronto) or at the Munk Centre (University of Toronto). Candidates may pursue a degree in post-graduate studies, it being understood that the subject should be one of those offered to students of the College. Financial need will also be taken into consideration.
Contact	Trinity College, University of Toronto

The Ismene Fitch Scholarship: now closed for 2011 entry
Duration	Three years, alternating between St Antony's and Wolfson College
Type	Students of Greek nationality
Value	University tuition fees and College fees
Deadline	March 31st 2011
Remarks	Open to graduate students of Greek nationality reading for a doctorate in the humanities and social sciences. Send letter of application, CV, research proposal and academic reference to the Assistant College Registrar.
Contact	The Assistant College Registrar

T.D. Allman Scholarships: now closed for 2011 entry
Duration	One year
Type	Postgraduate students who are studying Chinese affairs or carrying out research on China, or who are citizens of the People's Republic of China
Value	Field work and research grants of up to £2,500 and scholarships of £4,000-£5,000
Deadline	March 31st 2011
Remarks	For further information please click the link.
Contact	The Assistant College Registrar

ENI SCHOLARS

Strengthening African Leadership

St Antony’s College Oxford in partnership with the international integrated energy company Eni, is offering three students from African universities the opportunity of fully funded scholarships, including fees and living expenses, to undertake postgraduate study at the Master's level at the University of Oxford commencing in October 2012.


Country Focus
The programme aims to appoint one scholar in each of the following countries:

• Angola
  
• Ghana
  
• Nigeria
  

Courses Offered
St Antony's College specializes in international relations, politics, economics, history and anthropology. Eni Scholars will be drawn from a pool of applicants holding conditional offers of admission to the following one or two year taught Master's programmes:
MPhil Development Studies          MPhil Economic & Social History          MPhil Economics                                   MPhil International Relations
MSc African Studies                      MSc Economics & Social History          MSc Economics for Development            MSc Global Governance & Diplomacy 

Objectives
During the selection procedure for the Eni Scholarship, consideration will be given to qualified students who can demonstrate that they do not otherwise have the financial means to continue their studies at Oxford. Additional consideration will also be given to any student who has clear ambitions to use their accumulated learning to benefit their native country after graduation.

How to apply
The first step in the process is to complete the University of Oxford application for admission found here . Applications will open in September 2011 and will likely close in mid March 2012.
Applicants must also send a one-page covering letter to St Antony's College quoting the reference number from your online University application and giving further information that would support your application - this must also be received by March 1 2012.  Please address this letter to:
Ms Kirsty Norton, Assistant College Registrar, by email (preferred) at kirsty.norton@sant.ox.ac.uk or by post at St Antony's College, 62 Woodstock Road, Oxford. OX2 6XH. UK.
Scholarship decisions will be communicated to all applicants by email on or before 30 April 2012. To receive the Scholarship, candidates must satisfy any academic conditions placed by the University on their offers of admission, including providing evidence of their linguistic competence if English is not their first language
Please note that continued funding of any course supported by an Eni Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progress and appropriate personal conduct.
The Eni Scholarship can be found through the Oxford Funding Search at this link

The Future
St Antony's and Eni are equally keen to provide encouragement and where possible, structured incentives for Eni Scholars to continue their studies or find useful employment back in their home country after graduating from Oxford. Discussions about this are ongoing and scholars will be informed of relevant contacts and partnerships as they emerge.

Eni's website is found at this link

THE IMMIGRATION JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP: INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MATERIALS

Application deadline: Wednesday, November 16, 12:00 PM EST.

The recent global recession has brought immigration and integration issues back into the spotlight, especially in Europe and the United States. Yet, with media outlets facing drastic job and budget cuts, it has become more challenging for journalists to undertake in-depth or investigative reporting projects on immigration.

With the generous support of the Ford Foundation, the French-American Foundation is launching the Immigration Journalism Fellowship. This first of its kind Fellowship aims to provide media professionals with the financial means to produce objective and challenging material on one of the most heated and controversial contemporary issues. To that end, the French-American Foundation will award fellows up to $10,000 for their work, to be completed over a 4-6 month period.

The fellowship is open to experienced journalists of any nationality and with an interest in questions of immigration and integration. The French American Foundation will pay special attention to innovative and groundbreaking material. We are looking for visionary, uncovered and meaningful stories with the potential to advance public debate. Both creative content and format will draw our particular attention. All types of stories will be considered (local, global, cultural, economic, etc.), as long as they comply with journalism ethics of fairness and responsibility.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The French-American Foundation and its Media Advisory Committee will consider media professionals:

• from all types of media (print, web, broadcast, documentary, etc.);
• with a minimum of three years of professionalism journalism experience and outstanding achievements in the field;
• of all nationalities (note that the work produced as part of the fellowship must be published in the United States or in Europe);
• with the ability to work  in either English or French (the final work must be published in English or French);
• with a prior commitment from a media organization to publish the work produced.

Applications will be evaluated according to the proposed reporting projects':

• originality and innovation;
• potential for a tangible and lasting impact on journalists and the general public;
• potential for adaptation to different media (video, podcasts, radio, etc.).

Journalists can apply individually, but publications and media organizations are encouraged to submit the names of journalists. Teams of up to three journalists can also apply for a single fellowship and share the funds towards completing their project. Freelancers are eligible to apply as well.

Please note that the fellowship will not pay salaries for journalists on the program but will offer the possibility of a stipend. In addition, it will not cover the costs of a traveling companion, and each fellow can only obtain financing for one project at a time.

At the end of the fellowship, selected fellows will be invited to attend a closing ceremony in New York.

Contact journalism@frenchamerican.org with any questions.
 

Download application materials.

The zip file contains a Checklist & Instructions PDF that applicants should read first, along with four forms: the General Information Form, Project Synopsis Form, Work Sample Form and Budget Form.

Once your application is ready, submit it here.

Source: 

Fellowships for Developing Countries – International Climate Protection Program, Germany Read more: Fellowships for Developing Countries – International Climate Protection Program, Germany : College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships http://scholarship-positions.com

Scholarships for Developing and Non-European Countries: The International Climate Protection Fellowships 2011-2012 for a Research related project in the field of climate protection and resource conservation.

Study Subject(s): Climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business or administration
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:
Applicants must provide a clearly visible leadership potential either by experience in a first leadership position or be able to provide appropriate references. They must also have completed their first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent academic degree) less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 September 2012) with outstanding results. They must also hold a further academic or professional qualification (Master’s, PhD, LL.M., MBA etc.) or have extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application). Furthermore, they are expected to have gained initial practical experience through involvement in projects related to climate protection and resource conservation.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Non European and Developing Countries

List of Countries

Scholarship Description: The International Climate Protection Fellowships enable prospective leaders to conduct a research-related project of their own choice during a one-year stay in Germany. Submit an application if you are a prospective leader from a non-European threshold or developing country (see list of countries) working in the field of climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business or administration in your country. The programme, which is being funded under the International Climate Initiative by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, includes a preparatory intensive language course in Germany, a several-week introductory seminar, a two-week training course and a final meeting in Berlin. These activities will enable you to gain additional insights into academic, social, cultural, economic and political life in Germany.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 December 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: Fellowships for Developing Countries – International Climate Protection Program, Germany : College Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Postdoctoral, Graduate International Scholarships Fellowships
http://scholarship-positions.com

Creative Enterprise Training

Are you a business person in the entertainment / creative industry in Nigeria? Have you struggled to put together business plans for grant or investment funding?
We have just the thing! The British Council supported by Bank of Industry presents: Business training for Creative entrepreneurs taking place in Abuja and Lagos. Download and complete the application form to apply.
 

To participate you must:

• Have at least 1 year experience in running a creative business in any capacity in any of the below named sectors

·               Advertising

·               Architecture

·               Heritage and Museums

·               Broadcasting

·               Crafts

·               Design (Including Fashion)

·               Film, Video and Photography

·               Software, computer games and electronic publishing

·               Music

·               Visual or Performing Arts

·               Publishing 

• Be aged at least 18
• Be entrepreneurial
• Have a passion for your sector
• Have evidence of leadership capabilities in your sector
• Have evidence of originality of ideas
• Have English language skills to ‘competent user’ level
• Should be available to attend the full four days of the course:

·             Lagos: 12 – 15 October

·             Abuja: 17 – 20 October 

For more information, please go to www.britishcouncil.org/africa

Application for Industrial Training and Internship

Fully Funded Ocean Affairs Research Fellowship (UN-Nippon Fellowship) call for applications

We are seeking your assistance in circulating information on the United Nations – the Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme, a fully funded research Fellowship for developing State ocean professionals. The main objective of the Fellowship is to provide advanced education and training in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and related disciplines, to government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States. We are pleased to note that during the last seven years, 70 awards have been made to nationals of 55 States.

Successful candidates will undertake their research/studies in two back-to-back phases: the first, lasting six months, with a participating academic host institution; and the second, lasting three months, with the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS), UN Office of Legal Affairs, or an appropriate participating host institution. The Fellowship application deadline is 15 September 2011, and candidates should forward their applications directly to DOALOS. Successful candidates will be expected to begin their placements early in 2012.

Additional information, including the application package, detailed application instructions, and a list of participating host institutions, is available on the Fellowship website: www.un.org/depts/los/nippon

2011 Fall Journalism Internship Program

The IHS Journalism Internship Program is open to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates intending careers in journalism at newspapers, media networks, new media firms, and think tanks.

To prepare for the convergence of all types of media, aspiring print journalists may apply for the broadcast and new media tracks, and, similarly, future broadcast journalists may apply for print and new media internships.
 
Due to limited funding, preference is given to applicants from the United States and Canada. All applicants must be fluent in English, and non-US citizens must possess the necessary visa to work in the United States.

Application Deadlines

Fall, 2011	July 1, 2011 (Add to calendar)
Spring, 2012	Nov 15, 2011 (Add to calendar)
Summer, 2012	Jan 31, 2012 (Add to calendar)

The fall application is currently available. Subscribe to program updates to learn when the spring and summer applications become available and to receive application deadline reminders.

To see the information required by the application, review the application preview. We recommend using Internet Explorer or Firefox with a Windows-based computer. If you have any questions, please review the program overview the FAQs, or contact us. 

Turkish Government Scholarships for Undergraduate & Graduate (Master/PhD) Studies

Turkish Government Scholarships: If there is no special note in bilateral agreements; Turkish Government offers scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate (Master/PhD) studies, as well as for Research and Turkish Language Summer Courses.
Scholarship notifications are announced through diplomatic channels.
Candidates should apply to the authorized bodies of their own countries or to the Turkish Embassies/Consulates in their respective countries.
Candidate is selected by the related country or Republic of Turkey by the foreign representatives.
Commission also selects one reserve candidate for a quota of five, two reserve candidates for a quota of six or more.
Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships:

Applicants should not be a citizen of the Republic of Turkey or hold a dual nationality (Turkish and any other country’s nationality). Undergraduate candidates should have a “good” level of a high school graduation degree. The high school which was graduated from should be equivalent to the high schools in Turkey. Candidates should not have suspended education more than 2 years after graduation and not be older than 25 years on the date of application. Candidates for graduate studies (Master/PhD) should be a graduate of a 4-year university and not be older than 40 years on the date of application. Research candidates should be a graduate of a 4-year university and have a good level of Turkish, English or French. Candidates for the Turkish Language Summer Courses should be a university student or a graduate student. Candidates should not be infected with a contagious disease (HIV, Hepatitis-C and etc) or should not have a disease preventing his/her education in Turkey.Application deadline: 30th June. For more information and scholarship application see; Turkish Government Scholarships Source: Advance Africa Newsletters

MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS) 2011

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government's effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.

Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities.
This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.

 

ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA    [UP]
	To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:- a) Not be more than 45 years of age during application. b) Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out. c) Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required: - IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or - TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92. d) In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants e) Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only) f) Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS   [UP]
	Each scholarship consists of:- a) Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia b) An approved tuition fees c) Monthly maintenance allowance d) Annual grant for books and internal travel e) Medical / Health Insurance f) Installation and Termination grant g) Thesis allowance (will be paid at the beginning of research (after proposal defense) and the balance will be paid only upon submission of the thesis) – For PhD and Post-Doctoral only h) A conference travel grant and journal publication grant (PhD and Post-Doctoral only)   * The Government of Malaysia reserves the rights to review the value of awards at anytime (and if such changes are made, the value of scholarship will be changed and the effective date will be informed to the successful candidates).
PRIORITY STUDY AREAS   [UP]
	Field of studies are in the following priority areas: a) Science and Engineering b) Agriculture and Fisheries c) Economics and Islamic Finance d) Information and Communication Technology e) Biotechnology f) Biosecurity and Food Safety g) Infrastructure and Utility h) Environmental Studies i) Health including but not limited to, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy     * Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above
SELECTION CRITERIA    [UP]
Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-         a) High-level academic achievement   b) The quality of the research proposal and it’s potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well being.   c) Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language
GENERAL CONDITION OF AWARD    [UP]
a) Scholarship holder must undertake full-time studies for postgraduate and post-doctoral studies at a campus of Malaysian Universities.   b) It is the responsibility of the scholarship holders to confirm admission to the university.   c) Scholarship holders must not change their programme during tenure of the scholarship except with written permission from their university and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.   d) Scholarship holders must follow the approved programmes and abide by the university’s rules, regulations and codes of conduct. Any suspension from the university will result in immediate suspension of award. Monthly allowances are not payable during suspension, including suspension due to illness.   e) It is the responsibility of successful candidates to apply for and meet the requirements for the issuing of an appropriate entry visa including medical examination. The offer of the scholarship does not guarantee the granting of a visa.   f) Scholarship holders must maintain satisfactory progress and good standing as stipulated by their host university and degree programme, or the scholarship will be withdrawn.   g) The scholarships are tenable in Malaysian universities and research must be carried out in Malaysia.   h) Scholarship holders are not allowed to take any paid employment during their tenure unless with written approval from the host university.
HOW TO APPLY    [UP]
All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education’s website at https://www.mohe.gov.my/MIS starting from 13th April 2011 until 15th June 2011.

 

AFRICAN COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2011

Fully funded Distance learning scholarships available in 2011 for scholars in African Commonwealth countries to study the MSc in Education for Sustainability at London South Bank University

The internationally recognised EFS programme at LSBU has over 15 years of experience working with practitioners to build capacity in education for sustainability. The programme was set up in 1994 as the result of an collaboration between a consortium of development and environmental non governmental organisations and the university. Participants have been drawn from a wide range of backgrounds, professions  and  geographical regions and many graduates have gone on to become key change makers in their fields and to take up influential positions  in key organisations. (Check out our website www.lsbu.ac.uk/efs).

We are currently looking for applicants who are working in east or southern African Commonwealth countries, who are in leadership or potential leadership roles in their organisation and who are interested in becoming part of a community of learning and practice in EFS. Please note that these are fully funded scholarships for distance learning. For successful applicants, funding will cover all the costs of tutoring, assessment, study guides and readers, together with a travel grant for attendance at the residential week. We particularly welcome applications from women, who are under, represented in leadership roles.

The MSc Education for Sustainability will enable you to:

• Develop your leadership skills in promoting and managing change
• Help to build capacity in your field or work and organisation
• Develop your understanding of key issues for  development, the environment and education
• Design effective education, training or communication  programmes and strategies for sustainable development
• Enhance your key skills in evaluation and participatory processes
• Gain professional accreditation to support your career development
• Become part of a supportive learning community across Africa

The EfS programme offers:

• An internationally recognised programme and tutor team
• Excellent study materials
• Web based discussion and support
  

If you need any further information please contact Veronica Leacock on leacockv@lsbu.ac.uk or phone 0207 815 8257