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Philanthropist and Entrepreneurs Leslie Bluhm and David Helfand are funding Social Innovation Fellowship in USA. Each year in October for a week long program for BHSI Fellows held at Chicago. Fellows will receive $10,000 in financial support for their venture and all other expenses are paid. The International students can apply for this International fellowship. Applicants must be of 35 years of age or younger and their ventures may be for-profit or not-for-profit entities.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is provided to study in developed sustainable ventures addressing social needs, and provides them with exposure to nationally recognized business and community leaders, funding to support their cause, and a platform for growth..
Course Level: This fellowship is for innovators.
Scholarship Provider: The Fellowship was created by philanthropist and entrepreneurs Leslie Bluhm and David Helfand .
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:

•All applicants must be 35 years of age or younger (born on or after October 13, 1978).

•Applicants may be from anywhere in the world.

•Ventures may be for-profit or not-for-profit entities.

•All ventures must demonstrate that they are innovative and addressing compelling social need(s).

•All ventures must demonstrate a sustainable model with proven results.

•Chicago Ideas Week takes place from October 14-20, 2013. The fellowship takes place from October 13-17. In order to be considered, all applicants must be available from October 13-17.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship @ Chicago Ideas Week recognizes a group of young socially-conscious leaders who have developed sustainable ventures addressing social needs, and provides them with exposure to nationally recognized business and community leaders, funding to support their cause, and a platform for growth.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): Fellowship is applicable for a week.

What does it cover?The BHSI Fellows are hosted in Chicago for Chicago Ideas Week, in October each year, all expenses paid. Fellows gain exposure for their organization, establish a community of support, and receive a $10,000 financial contribution for their venture.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification:Mid-August: 2013 Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellows announced

•March 25: Applications Open

•June 6: Deadline to Apply

•July 22: Semi-finalists notified

•August 3-4: Semi-finalist Interviews

•Mid-August: 2013 Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellows announced

•October 13-17: Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship @ Chicago Ideas Week

How to Apply: The mode of applying is post. Download the application.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is June 6, 2013

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Bluhm-Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship in USA

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The Immigration History Research Center offers Grants in Aid Program at University of Minnesota in USA. US and International Students can apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is available for pursuing graduate students, post-doctoral degree.

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by the university of minnesota.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing graduate students, post-doctoral degree.
Scholarship Provider: The Immigration History Research Center
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, faculty, and independent scholars, in the U.S. or internationally, who live more than a day’s drive from the Twin Cities and who need to do research in the IHRC collections.

Scholarship Open for International Students: US and International Students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) offers Grants In Aid  awards of up to $500 to assist graduate students, independent and other scholars traveling to conduct research for at least one week (five research days) at the IHRC. The deadline for applications for 2013-2014 awards is June 1, 2013. Post-doctoral scholars are also eligible to apply for additional funding for a maximum award of $1,000. The post-doctoral Grant In Aid supports a two-week residency (ten research days) while conducting research in the Center’s collections. Those applying for the post-doctoral Grant In Aid must clearly indicate their qualifications for the award in a letter of application. The deadline for post-doctoral Grants in Aid also is June 1, 2013.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Awards for 2013-2014 are available for travel to the IHRC for research in any IHRC collection and must be used between August 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014. In planning a visit, note that the Immigration History Research Center will be closed the last week of December. Awards may be made for up to $500 to assist with travel and research-related expenses associated with a research residency at the IHRC of not less than one week  (5 research days).  Post-doctoral scholars may seek and be awarded an additional amount of up to $500 (to total a maximum award of up to $1,000) to assist with travel and research-related expenses associated with a research residency at the IHRC of not less than two weeks (10 research days). Applications requesting less than $500 (or $1,000) will receive equal consideration.

Selection criteria: -Demonstrated connection between research needs and specific collections at the IHRC

-Language proficiency (for projects requiring sources in languages other than English)

-Preference for newer scholars (and graduate students), international scholars, and the use of the following collections: Czech/Slovak, Estonian, Finnish, Greek, Italian, Latvian, Polish, and Refugee-Related Materials.

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by electronically.

-Application letter of no more than two pages with estimated dates of residency, description of research project and collections to be consulted, and estimated budget. If applying for a post-doctoral award of up to $1,000, state intention and include qualifications.

-Current curriculum vitae

-Names and contact information (including email) for two references

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is June 1, 2013.

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IHRC Grants in Aid Program at University of Minnesota in USA

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National Geographic Society is funding GEF—Northern Europe Research grants. Researchers from following disciplines are invited anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology (including fields such as botany, behavioral ecology and zoology), geography, geology, oceanography and paleontology. Researchers must have (Ph.D. or equivalent) or those pursuing a PhD-level degree may apply and be associated with an educational organization or institution.

Study Subject(s): The Scholarship is provided to study on potential for new advances in field sciences.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing research level.
Scholarship Provider: National Geographic Society
Scholarship can be taken at: Northern Europe and Abroad

Eligibility: -In order to be considered for funding, the applicant must be a resident of one of the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, or the United Kingdom.

-Submissions must be made in English if they are to receive timely consideration by the Advisory Board. -Applicants are expected to have advanced degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent) and be associated with an educational organization or institution.

-Independent researchers or those pursuing a Ph.D.-level degree may apply, but awards to non-Ph.D. applicants are rare.

-As a general rule, all applicants are expected to have published a minimum of three articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

-Researchers planning fieldwork outside of Northern Europe should include at least one local collaborator as part of their fieldwork team.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, or the United Kingdom can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology (including fields such as botany, behavioral ecology and zoology), geography, geology, oceanography and paleontology. In addition, the advisory board is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat, effects of human-population pressures). Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local collaborator as part of their research teams. Applications seeking support solely for laboratory work or archival research will not be considered. While grants are awarded on the basis of scientific merit and exist independent of the Society’s other divisions, grant recipients are expected to provide the Society with rights of first refusal for popular publication of their findings.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): One year research grant for researchers.

What does it cover? Grant amounts vary greatly, the average award is €20000.As National Geographic Society funds are intended to function as complementary support, applicants are strongly encouraged to seek additional funding from other funding agencies. GEF Research grants tend to act as seed money and are given for one year’s research.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification:Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted no later than June 21, 2013.

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The GEF—Northern Europe Research Grants

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Newcastle University is funding Postgraduate Scholarship for Latin studies in UK. UK, EU and international students are eligible for this award. One scholarship is available for full-time student who is undertaking a dissertation on a Latin-related subject at Newcastle University. Scholarship is applicable for students who have already received an offer of a place for one of the programmes at Newcastle University in UK.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to study in MA Classics and Ancient History, MLitt, MPhil, PhD (first year of study)
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing postgraduate degree level.
Scholarship Provider: Newcastle University
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: UK, EU and international students are eligible for this award.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: UK, EU (Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City) and international students are eligible for this international scholarship award.

Scholarship Description: The award was established by the late Professor Guy Oddie (BArch 1944; Dip Town and Country Planning, 1945) to encourage the study of the Latin language. The award is named after Professor Oddie’s mother, Eleanor, whose determined support enabled him to come to Newcastle University.

Number of awards offered: One full-time student who is undertaking a dissertation on a Latin-related subject as part of one of the following programmes of study at Newcastle University.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? The Eleanor Pinkney Oddie Scholarship is an award of £1,000.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically or by post.Students who wish to be considered for this scholarship should write to Professor Jakob Wisse stating the title of their proposed project and giving an outline of their proposed research. This applies both if you have already received an offer of a place for one of the programmes listed above, and if you are planning to apply for such a place; in the latter case, you should have applied for a place.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 3rd June 2013.

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Eleanor Pinkney Oddie Postgraduate Scholarship for Latin at Newcastle University, UK

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University of Cape Town is offering International & Refugee Scholarships to non-South African graduates who are residents of countries other than South Africa. The scholarships are available for full-time postgraduate level. The scholarships are renewable for the duration of the course of study, if satisfactory progress is maintained, for one year at honours level, two at master’s level and three at doctoral level. The Scholarships awarded on a yearly basis. The country of origin is irrelevant, but proof of Refugee status is required. Application Deadline is 31 July, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarships are offered for the courses offered by the university at postgraduate level
Course Level: The scholarships are offered for full-time postgraduate: honours, master’s and doctoral level.
Scholarship Provider: University of Cape Town
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa

Eligibility: -Applicants must apply for full-time admission through the UCT Admissions Office or the Faculty

-refugees in South Africa

-graduates who are not South African citizens

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students can apply for this scholarship but it is open for students who are refugees in South Africa

Scholarship Description: A limited number of scholarships are available to graduates who are not South African citizens. These are awarded on a competitive basis and preference is given to senior candidates. All UCT International and Refugee Students’ Scholarships are supplementary. Students who apply must have the means to fund their studies. The scholarships are renewable for the duration of the course of study, if satisfactory progress is maintained, for one year at honours level, two at master’s level and three at doctoral level. Applicants must apply for full-time admission through the UCT Admissions Office or the Faculty Office. Late applications are not accepted.Funding is available for refugees in South Africa. The Scholarships awarded on a yearly basis. The country of origin is irrelevant, but proof of Refugee status is required.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): The bursaries are awarded on a yearly basis. The scholarships are renewable for the duration of the course of study, if satisfactory progress is maintained, for one year at honours level, two at master’s level and three at doctoral level.

What does it cover? Scholarship will offer R20 000 for Honours level, R25 000 for Master’s Level and R30 000 for Doctoral  Level. 1 year renewable at Master’s and Doctoral level on satisfactory progress

Selection Criteria: These are awarded on a competitive basis and preference is given to senior candidates.

Notification: Results are communicated by post at end of December of the previous year.

How to Apply: Application form can be downloaded  and sent via post. Applicants should send two copies (one original one photocopied) with two copies of all required.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Application Deadline is 31 July, 2013.

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University of Cape Town International & Refugee Scholarships for Refugees in South Africa

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Newcastle University School of Arts and Cultures is funding two East Asia Arts and Culture Scholarships in UK. The students of East Asian can apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is for pursuing postgraduate degree level at Newcastle University in UK. The scholarship covers tuition fees. Student must have conditional or unconditional offer at Newcastle University School of Arts and Cultures. Students must have been offered a place to study at the Newcastle University.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to study in Arts and Cultures( Fine Art, Media and Cultural Studies, Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies, Music).
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing postgraduate degree level at Newcastle University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: Newcastle University School of Arts and Cultures
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: You could be eligible to apply for these awards if:

• You have been made a Conditional or Unconditional offer for a place on a Postgraduate degree programme offered by the School of Arts and Cultures

• You have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes

• Not be in receipt of any other fully-funded or partially-funded scholarship or sponsorship

• You intend to register to start your studies during the 2013-14 academic year. Applications for these awards cannot be made for a course that has already been started by a student.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of East Asian(China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan can apply for this postgraduate scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Newcastle University is delighted to announce 2 East Asian Arts and Cultures scholarship awards. These are available for international students from East Asian countries (China and Korea) starting their Postgraduate studies in September 2013 in the School of Arts and Cultures.

Number of awards offered: 2 East Asian Arts and Cultures scholarship awards.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Each scholarship will have a value of £2,600 per year, payable towards tuition fees.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 30th June 2013.To apply for the scholarship please complete the electronic application form.Completed application forms should be sent via e-mail.

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East Asia Arts and Culture Scholarships at Newcastle University in UK

PhD Studentships in Imaging Life at University of Sheffield in UK

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The Departments of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry offers PhD Studentships in Imaging Life at University of Sheffield in UK. Seven PhD studentships are offered. UK, EU and Overseas Students can apply for this scholarship. 

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of imaging life.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: The Departments of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry  
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: University welcome applications from students with first degrees in Biological, Chemical or Physical Sciences. Studentships are available for UK, EU and overseas candidates.

-University aim to create a cohort of PhD students with interdisciplinary research skills working at the cutting-edge of new microscopy methods and their application to important biological problems. This requires flexible individuals with a range of backgrounds who will learn from each other and gain a wide range of skills and enhanced scientific knowledge in this fast moving area.

Scholarship Open for International Students: UK, EU and Overseas Students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Departments of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry invite applications for its ‘Imaging Life’ doctoral training programme. ‘Imaging Life’ is part of a prestigious Vice Chancellor-led strategic initiative, 2022 Futures, which provides a platform for ambitious research growth in areas that the University of Sheffield is recognised for internationally.We are recruiting a cohort of seven PhD studentships on a 3.5 year programme of integrated research and skills training, with cross-disciplinary supervision. Successful candidates will be central to the growth of ‘Imaging Life’ activities and will be part of a broader community associated with the 2022 Futures initiative. Imaging is fundamental to our understanding of biological structure and function. The study of cellular processes relies on our ability to visualise cellular components to determine their localisation and interaction with one another. In particular, knowledge has been driven by technological developments in microscopy coupled with the use of labelled molecules within cells enabling key insights into basic processes such as cell growth and division. Existing methods and levels of understanding are being rapidly superseded by new approaches in fluorescence, atomic force and electron microscopy.

Number of award(s): Seven PhD studentships are offered.

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for 3.5 year programme.

What does it cover? Total offer is of cover fees and a stipend for three and a half years.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: Applicants should have or expect to achieve an undergraduate honours degree at 2.1 or higher in a relevant field. Complete the online application, including the following documents:

-a CV (including reference details). We will NOT contact your referees; it is your responsibility to request references and ensure we receive them

-degree transcripts if available.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 17th May 2013.

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PhD Studentships in Imaging Life at University of Sheffield in UK