Thursday, 28 November 2013

2014 Roosevelt MPhil Scholarship at University of Cambridge in UK

The Magdalene College invites applications for Roosevelt Scholarships from well-qualified British and Canadian candidates who will be studying at the University of Cambridge for the MPhil degree in matters relevant to Anglo-American relations. Successful candidates will have satisfied the provisional requirements of the Board of Graduate Studies of the University of Cambridge and have been accepted for registration on one of its post-graduate programmes, most probably in the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS).  The application deadline is 31 May 2014. 
About Scholarship: The Roosevelt scholarship is named after William Donner Roosevelt (1932 – 2003); a leading North American philanthropist, his paternal grandfather was Franklin D. Roosevelt and his maternal grandfather William Donner. The College invites applications for Roosevelt Scholarships from well-qualified British and Canadian candidates who will be studying at the University of Cambridge for the MPhil degree in matters relevant to Anglo-American relations. Successful candidates will have satisfied the provisional requirements of the Board of Graduate Studies of the University of Cambridge and have been accepted for registration on one of its post-graduate programmes, most probably in the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). 
Study: The College invites applications for Roosevelt Scholarships from well-qualified British and Canadian candidates who will be studying at the University of Cambridge for the MPhil degree in matters relevant to Anglo-American relations. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing MPhil degree level at University of Cambridge. Scholarship Provider: Magdalene College, Cambridge, UK. Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility: -Candidates must have graduated at a University before 1 October 2014. Consideration will normally be restricted to those who have a record of academic excellence consistent with the proposed field of study and who can demonstrate the potential to make a significant contribution to the broader life of Magdalene College, as well as to the wider interests of the Atlantic Studies Programme at the University of Cambridge. In determining the value of the Scholarship in individual cases, the College will take into account a candidate’s income from all sources 
Scholarship Open for: The students of UK / European Union and Canada can apply for these scholarships. 
Duration: The Scholarship is tenable for one year from 1 October 2014. 
Value:
-For a UK / European Union applicant: 
Maintenance grant: £11,750 (2013 – 2014 cost for 12 months; adjusted if on 9 month or 11 month course) University fees: £6,617 (2013 – 2014 cost for 12 months; adjusted if on 9 month or 11 month course)College fees £2,424 (2013 -2014 cost) Total: £20,791.
-For an applicant of Canadian nationality: Maintenance grant: £11,750 (2013 – 2013 cost for 12 months; adjusted if on 9 month or 11 month course) University fees: £18,045 (2013 – 2014 cost for 12 months; adjusted if on 9 month or 11 month course) College fees: £2,424 (2013 – 2014 cost)Total: £32,219. 
Apply: Applications (FIVE COPIES) should be returned to The Tutor for Graduate Admissions by 30 May 2014.  Applications, and supporting references, must be received in hard copy by the closing date. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted. 
Deadline: The application deadline is 31 May 2014. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
Further Information: http://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/roosevelt/

2014 College of Science International Scholarships at Swansea University in UK

College of Science, Swansea University is offering international scholarships for postgraduate students. Postgraduate scholarships are available to new non-UK/EU students from Africa, East Asia, South Asia, North America, South America and other Regions. Applicants must enroll on a course in the College for the first time in September 2014. Each scholarship is to be offset against international tuition fees. The value of individual scholarships depends on which region you are from. Application deadline is 1st July 2014. 
About Scholarship: The College of Science has a number of postgraduate scholarships available to new non-UK/EU students from Africa, East Asia, South Asia, North America, South America and Other Regions. Scholarships are available only to new postgraduate applicants who are non-UK/EU categorized students from the regions specified in the key information and funding sections. If it is deemed necessary for a scholarship holder to suspend their studies, the scholarship will be held and carried forward to the year of resumption of studies and the candidate will be expected to pay their personal contribution on a pro-rata basis. 
Study: Scholarships are provided in the field of Environmental Biology, Advanced Computer Science, Software Technology, Human Computer-Interaction, Visual Computing, and Safe & Secure Systems, Computer Science, Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change, Geographic Information and Climate Change, Mathematics and Computing for Finance(MSc), Aquatic Ecology & Conservation, Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries, Visual Computing, Logic and Computation, Computing and Future Interaction Technologies, Stochastic Processes – Theory and Application(MRes) A range of MSc by Research degrees in Biosciences, A range of MSc by Research degrees in Computer Science, A range of MSc by Research degrees in Geography and MSc by Research in Mathematics and  offered by the Swansea University in UK.
Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at Swansea University in UK.
MSc Environmental Biology: Conservation and Resource Management
MRes Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
MRes Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries
A range of MSc by Research degrees in Biosciences
MSc Advanced Computer Science
MSc Advanced Computer Science with the option of a specialism in one of five different areas: Software Technology, Human Computer-Interaction, Visual Computing, and Safe & Secure Systems
MSc Computer Science
MRes Visual Computing
MRes Logic and Computation
MRes Computing and Future Interaction Technologies
A range of MSc by Research degrees in Computer Science
MSc Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change
MSc Geographic Information and Climate Change
A range of MSc by Research degrees in Geography
MSc in Mathematics and Computing for Finance
MRes Stochastic Processes – Theory and Application
MSc by Research in Mathematics
MSc High Performance and Scientific Computing
A range of MSc by Research degrees in Physics

Scholarship Provider: College of Science, Swansea University, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility: Scholarships are available only to new postgraduate applicants who are non-UK/EU categorized students from the regions specified in the key information and funding sections
-Scholarships will be used to offset tuition fees
-Applicants should hold a minimum of a 2.1 degree (or equivalent)
-Applicants should have already applied formally to the University for a place on one of College’s postgraduate programmes.  Information regarding the application procedure can be found on the Admissions Office website
-Please note that applicants progressing from ICWS are not eligible to apply for a College of Science International Scholarship
-Applicants must enroll on a course in the College for the first time in September 2014 

Scholarship Open for: The students of Africa, East Asia, South Asia, North America, South America and Other Regions can apply for the scholarships. 
Value: Each scholarship is to be offset against international tuition fees. The value of individual scholarships depends on which region you are from and is as follows: Africa Regional Scholarship – £2,000
-East Asia Regional Scholarship – £2,000
-South Asia Regional Scholarship – £2,000
-Other Regions Scholarship – £2,000
-North America Scholarship – £1,000
-South America Scholarship – £1,000 

Notification: Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by the end of June 2014. 
Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Deadline: The application deadline is 1st July 2014.
urther Information: https://swan.ac.uk/science/postgraduatescholarships/collegeinternationalscholarships/

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

2014 Partial Scholarships UK-EU and Overseas Students in Law and Finance in UK

The School of Economics and Finance and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) of Queen Mary University are offering scholarships for master students in UK. Scholarships are provided for MSc in Law and Finance. UK/EU and overseas students can apply for these scholarships. Applicants must hold an offer to study on the course before the university can consider them for a partial scholarship. These partial scholarships will be deducted from tuition fees payable to the college. The successful candidates will be selected on the basis of academic merit and/or relevant work experience only. 
About Scholarship: The School of Economics and Finance and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) are offering four partial scholarships worth one third of the tuition fee each to outstanding Home / EU and overseas full time candidates. The successful candidates will be selected based on academic merit and / or relevant work experience only. These partial scholarships will be deducted from tuition fees payable to the college. Successful candidates for the MSc Law and Finance partial scholarships may be asked to assist with marketing events such as the postgraduate open evenings, market research and / or web / video student profiles. 
Study: Scholarships are provided in the field of law and Finance offered by Queen Mary University of London in UK. Course Level: The scholarship is available for pursuing master degree level at Queen Mary University of London in UK. Scholarship Provider: The School of Economics and Finance and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility: -outstanding Home / EU and overseas full time candidates.
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must hold an offer to study on the course before the university considers them for a partial scholarship.

Scholarship Open for: UK/EU and overseas students can apply for the scholarships.
Number of awards: Four
Duration: These partial scholarships will be deducted from tuition fees payable to the college. 
Value: The scholarships will provide one third of the tuition fee each to outstanding Home / EU and overseas full time candidates.
Selection criteria: The successful candidates will be selected based on academic merit and / or relevant work experience only. 
Apply: The mode of applying is by post or email.
Deadline: The application deadline is 25th April 2014 (Students will need to complete the MSc Law and Finance partial scholarship application form to apply for one of the partial scholarships so they must hold an offer to study on the course before we can consider you for a partial scholarship. Applicants therefore recommend that they msut apply for admission to the MSc Law and Finance course by 11 April 2014).
Further Information: http://www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/msclawfinancebursary/index.html

2013-2014 Jinty Nelson Masters Bursary for Medieval History at King’s College London in UK

Jiny Nelson is funding full time master’s bursary for Medieval History at Department of History, King’s College London in UK. International, UK, EU students are eligible for this masters bursary. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement and promise. Successful students will be notified after 15 July. Deadline for applications is 01-Jul-2014. 
About Scholarship: One Jiny Nelson Bursary, generously funded by an anonymous donor, will be offered to the strongest full-time applicant to our MA Medieval History who is not in receipt of any other funding. 
Study: The master’s bursary is awarded in medieval studies, History at King’s College London in UK. Course Level: This bursary is for pursuing Masters- MA degree at King’s College London in UK. Scholarship Provider: Jiny Nelson Bursary, generously funded by an anonymous donor. Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility:
•Open to residents of the following countries All Nationalities
•Offered to the strongest full-time applicant to our MA Medieval History who is not in receipt of any other funding.
•Applicable subject’s Medieval studies, History 

Scholarship Open for: Masters Bursary available for UK, EU and overseas students at King’s College London in UK. 
Value: Value of bursary award is £1,000.
Selection Criteria: This award will be available on academic achievement and promise.
Notification: Successful candidates will be notified as soon as possible after 15 July. 
Apply: No application is necessary: all MA applications submitted by 1 July will be considered. 
Deadline: The deadline for applications is 01-Jul-2014.
Further Information: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/index.php?action=view&id=514

2014 BAJS Postgraduate Studentships for International Students in UK

British Association for Japanese Studies offers postgraduate studentships for international students who are/will be conducting their dissertation/research in the field of Japanese Studies. Up to five individual scholarships of £4,000 will be granted for use in given academic year. Applicants must have been accepted onto a full-time or part-time course at a UK university at the time when you apply for a studentship. The application deadline is 30 April. 
About Scholarship: The British Association for Japanese Studies (BAJS) is a UK-based association of scholars and researchers dedicated to the development of Japanese Studies. Their aim is to promote teaching and research on Japan by coordinating events such as academic conferences and circulating information about the field. The BAJS are offering up to 5 scholarships worth £4000 each to postgraduates or prospective postgraduate students who are/will be conducting their dissertation/research in the field of Japanese studies. 
Study: Scholarships are provided in the field of Japanese Studies at UK universities. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at UK universities. Scholarship Provider: British Association for Japanese Studies Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility: -The studentships are open to postgraduate or prospective postgraduate students of all nationalities.
-You must have been accepted onto a full-time or part-time course at a UK university at the time when you apply for a studentship.
-Your dissertation (or proposed dissertation) must be in the field of Japanese studies. For PhD students in particular, it will normally be expected that you will be using Japanese language materials in your research.
-You must use the award either to contribute towards your fees, your maintenance, or your extended fieldwork. Final-year PhD students who wish to apply for writing-up costs should apply for the BAJS John Crump Studentship.
-You must be a member of BAJS when you apply. (Please note that student membership is free, or £20 if you wish to receive Japan Forum).
-Successful applicants may re-apply for a studentship in subsequent years, but please note that we particularly encourage new applications. 

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Number of awards: Up to five individual scholarships are offered. 
Value: -Up to five individual scholarships of £4,000 will be granted for use in given academic year. No awards of less than £4,000 will be made.
-You will not be eligible to receive an award if you accept full scholarships from the AHRC, ESRC, or any other funding body (UK or overseas).
-If you have a partial scholarship to cover fees only from another funding body, you may use the BAJS studentship for maintenance and/or fieldwork, dependent on demonstrating a need for an extra £4,000 towards your studies.
-Successful and reserve applicants will be notified in writing in July, and must accept by the end of August. Depending on whether the successful applicants accept the BAJS studentship, reserve applicants will be informed of their success or otherwise by mid-September. Awards will be paid to successful applicants in October.
-Successful applicants will be expected to acknowledge the support of BAJS in their dissertations, presentations, and any subsequent publications; they will also be expected to submit a 500-word report on how they used the studentship to BAJS council by the end of November the following year.
-Unsuccessful applicants will be considered for the BAJS Toshiba International Foundation studentship, provided they are eligible. 

Apply:
-There is one application round each year.
-Application for BAJS Postgraduate Studentships is via the online application form.
-Once you have submitted your application online, you will be sent an acknowledgement email with a unique application reference number.
-Your two nominated referees will also be sent an email with this reference number, asking them to respond toapplications@bajs.org.uk with your reference by the application deadline.
-You must email a scan of a letter of acceptance by a UK University to applications-at-bajs.org.uk, also citing this application reference number. 

Deadline: The application deadline is 30 April.
Further Information: http://www.bajs.org.uk/funding/bajs_studentship/

2014 International Merit Scholarships at University of Gloucestershire in UK

University of Gloucestershire offers merit scholarships for international students in UK. The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. Only students who hold an offer letter can be awarded a scholarship. 5 scholarships will provide 50% deduction and 10 scholarships will provide 25% deduction from the tution fee. Application should be submitted till 13 June 2014. 
About Scholarship: The University of Gloucestershire is pleased to be able to reward academic excellence and operates an extensive scholarship programme for international students. Open to all international fee paying students applying for full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate courses. Award deducted from tuition fees. 
Study: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of Gloucestershire in UK. Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree level at University of Gloucestershire in UK Scholarship Provider: University of Gloucestershire in UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility: Open to all international fee paying students applying for full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate courses.
-Only students who hold an offer letter can be awarded a scholarship.
-A student can apply for multiple awards but will only receive the one of highest value.

-Applicants must hold an offer of a place of study on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Gloucestershire starting in 2014.
-All scholarship applicants/recipients must be overseas fee payers.
-Applicants must have no outstanding offer conditions attached to their place of study except for the tuition fee deposit and passport photocopy.
-Scholarship applicants must complete the scholarship application form.
-Certified copies/notarized copied of your highest qualification will be required to verify your results/qualifications. 

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for the scholarships.
Number of awards: 15
Duration: Scholarships are offered for one year. 
Value: 5 scholarships will provide 50% deduction and 10 scholarships will provide 25% deduction from the tution fee. 
Selection criteria: Scholarship applications will be considered by a Scholarship Award Panel. The Panel may consider the following aspects: academic performance, English language, merit of personal statement. 
Notification: The Scholarship Award Panel ‘s decision will be finalized by the end of June 2014 and applicants will be notified of the decision on their application by email at the beginning of July 2014. 
Apply: The mode of applying is email.
Deadline: 13th June 2014
Further Information: http://www.glos.ac.uk/international/prospective/scholarships/Pages/scholarships.aspx

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Internship Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI)

The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), a trade federation representing the interests of some 1800 sporting goods manufacturers vis-à-vis the European institutions and international sports federations, is recruiting an Intern starting towards the second half of January.
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual looking to gain experience in lobbying.

General information about FESI
We invite you to visit our website – www.fesi-sport.org - to find out more about our structure, goals and activities.
Profile
- Preferably a master’s degree in European Studies, Political Science, Law or relevant related disciplines
- Good knowledge of EU institutions and decision-making process
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Fluent written and spoken English is essential, other EU languages an asset
- Ability to work effectively in a small and international team
- Familiarity with MS Office software and Internet browsers

Responsibilities
You will be expected to contribute to the overall functioning of FESI by:
- Supporting the Issue Manager in all lobbying work
- Monitoring EU legislation and relevant developments
- Liaising with European institutions and FESI members
- Taking part in FESI’s Working Committees activities
- Assisting with organisation of events and meetings
- Providing administrative support

Please note that the internship is unpaid, with a modest stipend upon conclusion of the internship covering some expenses.
To apply
If you would like to apply for the internship, please send your cover letter and CV to the attention of Ms Elena Abbati at assistant1@fesi-sport.org. The deadline for applications is Monday, 16th of December 2013. Please note that only candidate of interests will be contacted.