Wednesday, December 31, 2014

International Fellowship at ADA University in Azerbaijan, 2015-2016

Applications are invited for ADA International Fellowship programme which is named after Alimardan bay Topchubashov for 2015-2016 academic years. Applicants should first be admitted into ADA University. Only admitted and enrolled students in good academic standing are eligible for the Fellowship. International Fellowship covers the tuition fee, housing, and books. Fellowship recipients are expected to cover all other expenses. The application deadline is 1 April 2015.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is provided for undergraduate program in public affairs, business and economics, computer science and IT, as well as graduate program in MA in International Affairs, Public Policy, MBA, and EMBA.
Course Level: Fellowship is awarded to graduate and undergraduate applicants.
Scholarship Provider: ADA University
Scholarship can be taken at:
Azerbaijan

Eligibility: International Fellowship Requirements:
-Applicants should first be admitted into ADA University. Only admitted and enrolled students in good academic standing are eligible for the Fellowship.
-Previous work experience in public sector and/or commitment to serve in public sector.
-Undergraduate fellows must obtain a minimum annual GPA level of 2.5 for continuation of the fellowship.
-Graduate fellows must obtain a minimum semester GPA level of 3.0 for continuation of the fellowship.
-Recipients are expected to actively engage in University community.
-ADA University offers this fellowship to international students applying for graduate and undergraduate programs. International Fellowship covers the tuition fee, housing, and books. Fellowship recipients are expected to cover all other expenses.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The world is shrinking fast, and social, economic, and political interactions among countries and peoples are becoming more frequent. Today these challenges are more complicated than ever before and require a greater skill than perhaps at any other time in human history. At ADA University, we are motivated by a need to establish an outstanding education and training for our own citizens in Azerbaijan, but we realize that our growing nation also has a responsibility to bring first-class international education and leadership training for others in the region and the world. We wish to promote intellectual inquiry on a wide range of topics.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The program duration is four years.

What does it cover? International Fellowship covers the tuition fee, housing, and books. Fellowship recipients are expected to cover all other expenses.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 April 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Kislak Fellowship Programme for Worldwide Scholars in USA, 2015

Applications are invited for Kislak Fellowship to pursue postdoctoral programme at the John W. Kluge Center. To be eligible, applicants may be of any nationality and must possess a Ph.D. degree, or equivalent terminal degree. The Kislak Fellowship for the Study of the History and Cultures of the Early Americas is for a period of up to 8 months, at a stipend of $4,200 per month, for residential research at the Library of Congress. The application deadline is October 15, 2015.

Study Subject(s): The program supports research projects in the disciplines of archaeology, history, cartography, epigraphy, linguistics, ethno-history, ethnography, bibliography and sociology, with particular emphasis on Florida, the circum-Caribbean region and Mesoamerica.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing postdoctoral programme at the John W. Kluge Center.
Scholarship Provider: Library of Congress
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Applicants may be of any nationality and must possess a Ph.D. degree, or equivalent terminal degree, awarded by the application deadline date of October 15 of the year they apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Fellowship is open to scholars worldwide.

Scholarship Description: The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress invites qualified scholars to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship for advanced research based on the Kislak Collection. The Kislak Collection is a major collection of rare books, manuscripts, historic documents, maps and art of the Americas donated to the Library of Congress by the Jay I. Kislak Foundation of Miami Lakes, Fla. The collection contains some of the earliest records of indigenous peoples in North America and superb objects from the discovery, contact, and colonial periods, especially for Florida, the Caribbean, and Mesoamerica.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The Kislak Fellowship for the Study of the History and Cultures of the Early Americas is for a period of up to 8 months.

What does it cover? The Kislak Fellowship for the Study of the History and Cultures of the Early Americas is for a period of up to 8 months, at a stipend of $4,200 per month, for residential research at the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress will pay stipends monthly by means of electronic transfer to a U.S. bank account. Transportation arrangements, housing, and health care insurance and costs are the responsibility of the Fellow. The Library will provide Fellows with information on housing and can provide Fellows with contacts for commercial providers of health care insurance. The Library is required to ensure that nonresident alien visitors maintain minimum levels of medical insurance, and will provide information about insurers that offer qualifying policies to nonresident aliens.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Applicants are urged to consider submitting their application materials online. Applicants must submit:
-A completed application form, in English
-A curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages; additional pages will be discarded)
-A single paragraph abstract
-A statement of proposed research (maximum 3 pages)
-An explanation of why the Library of Congress is the required venue for your research (maximum 1 paragraph)
-A bibliography of works you have consulted for your proposal
-3 letters of reference (in English) from people who have read the research proposal
-Successful proposals will clearly indicate the purpose and principal scholarly contribution of the project, and the benefit to the project of working in the Library of Congress using both the Kislak materials and the Library’s other collections.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 15, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarships in USA, 2015  

Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarships are available to conduct research for six months in the fields of the humanities and social sciences. Eligible candidates include scholars and researchers from Russia and Ukraine who have at least two years postdoctoral (post-Kandidat) academic and research experience. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a particular need to be in Washington, D.C. Fulbright-Kennan scholars who are awarded grants should be able to commence their six-month appointments in September or March of each year. The application deadline for Russian applicants is July 15, 2015 and for Ukrainian applicants is October 15, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to conduct research.
Scholarship Provider: Council for International Exchange of Scholars (Fulbright) and Kennan Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

 Eligibility: Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarships are available to researchers and lecturers from academic and higher educational institutions and research centers who are actively involved in academic and research work. Eligible candidates include scholars and researchers who have at least two years postdoctoral (post-Kandidat) academic and research experience. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa. Eligible applicants may receive more information, including application forms, from the Kennan Institute and the Fulbright offices in Ukraine and the Russian Federation.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Scholars from Russia and Ukraine can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarships are available to scholars from Russia and Ukraine to conduct research for six months in the fields of the humanities and social sciences. Preference is given to applicants whose research informs discussion of key public policy issues, enhances development of scholarship in the former Soviet Union, and fosters communication between the world of scholarship and the world of public affairs. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a particular need to be in Washington, D.C. The Wilson Center devotes significant attention to the exploration of broad thematic areas. Primary themes are: 1) governance, including such issues as the key features of the development of democratic institutions, democratic society, civil society, and citizen participation; 2) the U.S. role in the world and issues of partnership and leadership; and 3) key long-term future challenges confronting the U.S. and the world. Research in these areas is particularly encouraged.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for a period of six months.

What does it cover? Scholarship offers a monthly stipend, research facilities, computer support, and research assistance. Scholars are required to be in residence at the Kennan Institute/Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the scholarship. Fulbright-Kennan scholars who are awarded grants should be able to commence their six-month appointments in September or March of each year. While conducting research, the Fulbright-Kennan scholars are expected to hold public lectures on their proposed research topics and actively participate in discussions with the public policy and academic communities, including meetings, conferences, and other activities organized by the Kennan Institute and the Woodrow Wilson Center.

Selection Criteria: Preference is given to applicants whose research informs discussion of key public policy issues, enhances development of scholarship in the former Soviet Union, and fosters communication between the world of scholarship and the world of public affairs.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The Kennan Institute does not accept applications for Fulbright-Kennan Scholarships. Applicants must submit an application for a Fulbright Scholarship to the Fulbright office in Moscow or Kyiv and indicate Kennan Institute as their choice of institution. Applications are evaluated by the Fulbright Program in consultation with Kennan Institute staff.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for Russian Applicants: July 15, 2015. Deadline for Ukrainian applicants: October 15, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

UWC South East Asia Scholarships for Cambodian Students in Singapore, 2015

UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA) is offering five years scholarships for Cambodian students of outstanding personal and academic potential. The successful candidates must have good written and spoken English skills and excellent academic record in Mathematics and Khmer. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities which include sports, music, drama and social service. The College will meet all educational and accommodation fees, meals, travel expenses to and from Cambodia and a small living allowance for the successful candidates. The closing date for applications is 1st February, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for studying all the subjects offered by the UWCSEA.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for five years college studies.
Scholarship Provider: UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA)
Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore

Eligibility: The successful candidates:
-must have good written and spoken English skills;
-must have an excellent academic record in Mathematics and Khmer;
-should be able to demonstrate additional academic excellence other fields: IT, science, languages or humanities;
-should be able to demonstrate strong extracurricular activities: e.g. creativity, community service, sport.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Cambodian nationals can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA) is a member of the United World College (UWC) movement and is situated in Singapore. UWCSEA has nearly 5,000 students from more than 70 nationalities on two campuses and educates students from Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12. It is one of the world’s largest and most successful International Baccalaureate Diploma schools and for more than 40 years has achieved superb exam results. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities which include sports, music, drama and social service.

Number of award(s): The UWC SEA offers three scholarships.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of five years.

What does it cover? The College will meet all educational and accommodation fees, meals, travel expenses to and from Cambodia and a small living allowance for the successful candidates.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Written examinations in English and Mathematics will be held on 1st March 2015 at examination centres in the Cambodian-Korea Cooperation Center (RUPP), Phnom Penh, in Life University, Sihanoukville, and in Pursat High School, Pursat province. For the 15 most successful candidates, there will be further examinations in English and Khmer, as well as interviews in Phnom Penh on Saturday 21st and 22nd of March 2015. 1st round candidates will be informed of the time and location of their test by 10th February 2015. Lists of 1st round candidates will be published at each test center on the 22nd February 2015, first round exam will be conducted on the 1st March 2015.

How to Apply: Applications can be send via mail or email.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 1st February, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Monday, December 29, 2014

Peace Revolution BRIDGE Fellowship Program in Georgia, 2015

Peace Revolution is awarding BRIDGE Fellowship in Georgia that will take place between 5 â€" 9 May 2015. Fellowships are awarded for learning and exploring self-development as a primary means to create real change in the world. This retreat aims to promote a culture of peace, peace education, conflict prevention and youth empowerment through the primary means of meditation and self-development. Applicants must have completed the 21 days of the online self-development program. The application deadline is February 5th, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded for learning and exploring self-development as a primary means to create real change in the world. This retreat aims to promote a culture of peace, peace education, conflict prevention and youth empowerment through the primary means of meditation and self-development.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for 5 days training program.
Scholarship Provider: Peace Revolution
Scholarship can be taken at: Georgia

 Eligibility:
-Candidates must be nationals and residents of these countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
-Age required between 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the transportation support.
-Candidates must have completed 21 days of the online self-development program. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
-Candidates should have good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
-Candidates should be optimistic, open-minded, show potential leadership, and have a genuine interest in peace and dialogue.
-Preference would be given to young leaders who are actively working in democracy, sustainable development, human rights and peace-building within the areas of society, culture and media.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Fellowships are open for citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

 Scholarship Description: Peace Revolution will bring together 30 young people from all East Europe and Central Asia (aka BRIDGE) region countries who are interested in learning and exploring self-development as a primary means to create real change in the world. This retreat aims to promote a culture of peace, peace education, conflict prevention and youth empowerment through the primary means of meditation and self-development. All countries involved have had political or historical conflicts between each other and some continue even nowadays. The main purpose of this fellowship is to implement peaceful tools to prevent conflicts and support development of young people. The retreat will include interactive activities, meditation sessions, lectures and discussions providing the participants with new skills for non-violent resistance and peace education. This kind of fellowship will be organized for the first time in Georgia to bring countries from BRIDGE region together. The working languages is English.

Number of award(s): Peace Revolution will bring together 30 young people from all East Europe and Central Asia.

Duration of award(s): The fellowship will take place between 5 â€" 9 May 2015.

What does it cover? The BRIDGE Fellowship covers:
-Accommodation
-Catering
-Local transportation
-Retreat fee
-Partial sponsoring of airfare

Selection Criteria: After completing 21 days of the online self-development program, the Peace Revolution selection committee will make an interview appointment based on your performance, available fund as well as group combination in the fellowship. The interview would be conducted on rolling basis therefore those participants, who complete the 21 days of the online self-development program early will receive the interview call first. There is no need to write a request for an interview. If you are qualified, they will contact you by ourselves.

 Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

 Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 5th, 2015. Eligibility deadline to complete at least 21 days of the online Self-Development Program is February 28th, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Saturday, December 27, 2014

IGIDR-IDRC Scholarships and Fellowships for Asian Countries Students, 2015

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) and International Development Research Center, Canada (IDRC) offer Scholarships and Fellowships for citizens of the following Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam). Scholarships and fellowships are available to visit IGIDR for a period of 12 months (extendable to a maximum of another 12 months) to undertake doctoral and postdoctoral research in any field within Economics, with a special focus on Labor Market and Industrial Policy. The application deadline is April 30, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships and fellowships are awarded in the field of labor market and industrial policy.
Course Level: Scholarships and fellowships are available to visit IGIDR for a period of 12 months (extendable to a maximum of another 12 months) to undertake doctoral and postdoctoral research in any field within Economics, with a special focus on Labor Market and Industrial Policy.
Scholarship Provider: International Development Research Center, Canada (IDRC)
Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility:
-Minimum qualification for admission to M.Sc. programme includes one of the following degrees or their equivalents: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Economics/Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Statistics/Bachelor of Science in Physics or Mathematics/Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Engineering, with at least a Second Class/Division for Economics discipline and First Class/Division for other disciplines. The applicant must have studied Mathematics at the higher secondary (12 years School Leaving Examination) or higher level.
-Minimum qualification for admission to the M.Phil. programme includes one of the following degrees or their equivalents: Master of Arts/Master of Science in Economics/Master of Statistics/Master of Science in Physics or Mathematics or Environmental Science or Operations Research/Master of Business Administration/Master of Technology/Master of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology (4 years or above programs)/Bachelor of Engineering (4 years or above programs) with at least 55% aggregate marks for Economics discipline and 60% aggregate marks for all other disciplines. The applicant must have studied mathematics at the higher secondary (12 years School Leaving Examination) or higher level.
-The visiting doctoral applicants should possess a Masters degree in any field and be registered for Ph.D. on a topic broadly involving any area of economics at any of the universities/accredited academic programs located in above target Asian countries.
-The postdoctoral applicants, preferably within the age limit of 35 years, should be either fresh PhD (within two years of successful submission of their dissertations) or junior faculty, who have submitted their Ph.D. dissertations or obtained Ph.D. degrees with an outstanding academic training and record in the broad area of Economics, and particularly, Inclusive Development with special emphasis on Labor Markets and Industrial Policy.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Scholarship is open for citizens of the following Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.

Scholarship Description: Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is initiating a Capacity Building Program in Inclusive Development with special focus on Labor Market and Industrial Policy, starting from August 2015-July 2016 academic year, with funding from the International Development Research Center, Canada (IDRC). As part of this initiative, following scholarships would be available for students who are citizens of the following Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. There are three IGIDR-IDRC fellowships programs:
-IGIDR-IDRC Masters/M.Phil Fellowships
-IGIDR-IDRC Visiting Doctoral Fellowships
-IGIDR-IDRC Post-Doctoral Fellowships 

Number of award(s): 
-Maximum of five scholarships per academic year for M.Sc. (Economics)
-Maximum of three fellowships per academic year for M.Phil. (Development Studies)
-Three fellowships per academic year to support visiting doctoral applicants
-Two postdoctoral fellowships to support postdoctoral applicants

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? 
-Selected Masters applicant will receive IDRC funded scholarships that include: monthly scholarship of INR 10000, Medical Coverage of INR 25000 per year, and one time travel grant up to a maximum of INR 50000.
-Selected M.Phil applicant will receive IDRC funded fellowships that include: a monthly stipend of INR 17000/- in the first two years, Medical coverage of INR 25000 per year, one time travel grant up to a maximum of INR 50000, applicable book grant and possible one time conference travel funding.
-Selected visiting doctoral applicant will be paid INR 26000 a month towards scholarship, One round trip travel expense up to a maximum of INR 50000, fixed medical coverage of INR 25000, and allowable book grant and travel support for conference travel.
-Selected postdoctoral applicants will be paid a fellowship of INR 50000 per month, One round trip travel expense up to a maximum of INR 50000, fixed medical coverage of INR 25000, book grant of INR 50000, Research grant of INR 100000, and conference travel support up to a maximum of INR 150000.

Selection Criteria: All candidates will be selected on the basis of their past academic record, statement of purpose, reference letters, conference/published papers (if any), and possibly a skype interview.

Notification: The decision of the Selection Committee/Institute/Program will be final. The selected candidates will be intimated by email as well as mail by June first week.

How to Apply: Application forms and prospectus may be downloaded from the IGIDR website and the completed forms along with the necessary attachments can be uploaded online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 30, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application