2014-2015 Faculty of Law and Social Sciences Doctoral Scholarships at SOAS,University of London in UK

SOAS, University of London offers six doctoral scholarships within the faculty of Law & Social Sciences in UK. Applicants must possess or expect to be awarded a distinction in their Masters Degree from a UK university. New awards offered in 2014 are valid only for the 2014/15 academic session but, subject to satisfactory progress, they may be renewed for the normal duration of a student’s registration (three years full-time and six years part time). The application deadline is 31st January 2014.
About Scholarship: The SOAS Doctoral Scholarships (6 scholarships in the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences) are available for students who are proposing to register full-time or part time for a research degree at SOAS in the academic session 2014/15.  This scholarship will provide remission of the tuition fees. New awards offered in 2014 are valid only for the 2014/15 academic session but, subject to satisfactory progress, they may be renewed for the normal duration of a student’s registration (three years full-time and six years part time).
Study: Scholarships are awarded in the following Departments: Development Studies, Gender Studies, Economics, Financial and Management Studies, Law and Politics and International Studies within the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences at SOAS, University of London. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing full-time or part-time research degree (MPhil/PhD) at SOAS, University of London in UK. Scholarship Provider: SOAS, University of London Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: -Applicants must possess or expect to be awarded a Distinction in their Masters Degree from a UK university. Applicants with a non-UK degree will be adjudged in the top rank by their referees and transcript.
-Only new research students may apply: those already enrolled on a research degree programme at SOAS are not eligible to apply.
-Applicants must have an offer of admission to a Research programme at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline.
-Open to Overseas and Home/EU applicants.
-Candidates currently completing a Masters degree are welcome to apply.
Scholarship Open for: UK/EU and International students can apply for these scholarships.
Number of awards: 6
Duration: New awards offered in 2014 are valid only for the 2014/15 academic session but, subject to satisfactory progress, they may be renewed for the normal duration of a student’s registration (three years full-time and six-years part time).
Value: This scholarship will provide remission of the tuition fees.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by a Selection Panel consisting of three academic members. The assessment of your application will be based on the information provided in your scholarship application and in your on-line application for admission. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references, statement, research proposal and other relevant information.
Notification: Successful candidates will be notified by the end of June. If you have not heard by the end of June, you should assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Deadline: The application deadline is 31 January 2014.
Further Information: http://www.soas.ac.uk/registry/scholarships/soas-doctoral-scholarships-faculty-of-law-social-sciences-only.html

International Sport Scholarship Program at the University of Stirling - Scotland

Every year, the University of Stirling in Scotland offers scholarship in sports for any potential student athletes. The sports may include football, golf, swimming, tennis and triathlon. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply.

Program Description
This international sport scholarship is available to talented student athletes helping them to fulfill their potential. The University's International Sports Scholarship Programme is one of the largest high performance sports programmes in the UK and has supported more than 700 student athletes since its inception in 1981, sending athletes to Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games.

Award Amount
No detail information

Eligibility and Criteria
Before you apply this scholarship award please make sure that you are qualified person based on the following criteria:

• Applicants must hold - or be in the process of applying for - a place on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme at the University of Stirling. Students must also meet the sport-specific qualification criteria.

Applicants' Citizenship
International students may apply this scholarship award.

Level and Area of Studies
Undergraduate and Postgraduate in the following sports:

• Football
• Golf
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Triathlon

Application Procedure
Please download and complete the application form at application link below.

Submission Deadline
February every year

Contact Details
Raleigh Gowrie
Sports Performance Manager
School of Sport
University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
01786 466901
Email: r.n.gowrie@stir.ac.uk

Other Information
Places are confirmed by post before the end of June.

Website and Application Link
http://www.stir.ac.uk/sport/scholarships/

TIER 5 - YOUTH MOBILITY SCHEME IN UK

Want to come to UK for work and personal experience? Consult this site for information and contact us at info@ibdpartnership.co.uk and we can organise your stay in UK!
The youth mobility scheme is for young people from participating countries and territories who want to come and experience life in the UK. Every year, the UK government allocates a number of places on the scheme for each country and territory. The countries and territories participating in the scheme, and the number of places allocated to them for 2012, are:
Australia - 32,500 places Canada - 5,000 places Japan - 1,000 places New Zealand - 10,000 places Monaco - 1,000 places Taiwan - 1,000 places Republic of Korea - 500 places
If you are a citizen or passport-holder of a country or territory listed above, and that country or territory has not used all its places for this year, you might be able to come to the UK under the youth mobility scheme. Your national government will be your 'sponsor' during your stay. You can also apply under the scheme if you are a British overseas citizen, a British overseas territories citizen or a British national (overseas). You will not need a sponsor, and there is no limit on the number of places on the scheme.
More information about the procedure:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/tier5/youthmobilityscheme/

Client Support and Meeting Representative Internship

ABOUT MSCI Inc.

MSCI is a leading provider of research-based, mission critical investment decision support tools for investors globally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. We offer a range of products and services — indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools — from a number of internationally recognized brands such as Barra, RiskMetrics, IPD and ISS.
For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking for interns who will support the Brussels Global Proxy Distribution team during the peak proxy voting season. Out of our ISS office in Brussels, the GPD team provides a single, turnkey solution to managing proxy distribution for custodian banks and an integrated proxy research, a voting solution for their institutional investor clients, as well as a meeting representation service to Belgian and Dutch companies’ general meetings.

• “ProxyPartner Belgium* – Client Support and Meeting Representative” (fluent in Dutch and/or French plus very good English level);
• “ProxyPartner Netherlands – Client Support” (fluent in Dutch plus very good English level).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular contact with issuing companies and their agents;
• Attendance at general meetings of Belgian companies;
• Client support;
• Administrative support.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree;
• Interest in corporate governance, experience acquired through previous internships or traineeships seen as an advantage;
• Very strong communication and writing skills;
• Quick learner; ability to assimilate new information with attention to detail;
• Organized and structured mind to deal with large quantities of work and strict deadlines;
• Ability to work independently while being an enthusiastic team player;
• Client focus and skill to communicate effectively with clients and partners.

This internship is remunerated (€ 1000 monthly + lunch vouchers + bonus if appropriate) and will run for four to six months starting between January and March.
Applicants should email a cover letter along with a CV in Englishto adrienn.gyorkenyi@msci.com using the above references in accordance with the market they are applying for.
*Please note that applicants applying for the Belgian market should be in the possession of a valid driver’s license and own car in order to be able to represent our clients at general shareholder meetings of Belgian companies. Petrol expenses will be refunded for any meetings attended.
Due to the great number of applications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis.
To all recruitment agencies:MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.
MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

STAGIAIRE – POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL MEDIA Burson-Marsteller

Are you passionate about digital technologies and social media’s ability to change society?  Are you keen to support organisations in their political communications strategies?
At Burson-Marsteller Brussels we recognise the power of the new technologies and new media (alongside the traditional media).  Today social media is increasingly a part of good public affairs.   
Where do you see yourself in five years?
At a company that defines key trends in its industry, from evidence-based political communications to being a strong advocate for transparency?  Advising clients and working on the issues shaping our future?  Or perhaps just waking up each day to be part of the future of our continent. 
At Burson-Marsteller Brussels, those dreams are our reality. We are looking to offer an opportunity to discover whether a career in public affairs, digital or integrated political communications is right for you. We are seeking a candidate with strong political and communications skills and a passion for new technologies and media, who is interested in challenging work and a dynamic career.

Required skills/experience:

• Great understanding of the EU institutions and the EU policymaking process
• Experience of using digital technologies and new media at work and/or socially (e.g. for a political party, youth organisation, stage, etc.)
• Excellent written communications skills (good English is also essential) 
• Creative and bubbling with ideas
• Working knowledge of Excel (know how to use pivot tables, for instance)
• Team player

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply online:  http://burson-marsteller.be/aboutus/careers/

2014 Marshal Papworth Scholarships for Developing Countries’ Students in UK

 Marshal Papworth Trust is offering scholarships for developing countries’ students. The scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate and a short course programmes. Scholarships are provided in the fields of Sustainable Development, Waste Management, International Horticulture, but will consider more general courses such as Project Management and Economic Development. MSc & MA scholarships vary in value from £14,500 to £21,500 depending on location and chosen university/College. The scholarships are designed to fund the majority of tuition fees, living expenses and travel costs. 24th March 2014 is application deadline.
About Scholarship: Marshal Papworth scholarship fund one-year postgraduate courses such as MSc or MA and these are only for students from developing countries. As an agricultural charity we tend to favour land-based postgraduate courses, including Sustainable Development, Waste Management, International Horticulture, but will consider more general courses such as Project Management and Economic Development. 
Study: Scholarships are provided in the fields of Sustainable Development, Waste Management, International Horticulture, but will consider more general courses such as Project Management and Economic Development.
(Cranfield University: MSc Land Reclamation and restoration, MSc Integrated Landscape Ecology, MSc Environmental Water Management and MSc Community & Water Sanitation. University of East Anglia: MSc Environment and Development, MA Development Economics, MA Agriculture and Rural Development and MSc Water Security and International Development. University Of Wales, Bangor: MSc Agroforestry, MSc Environmental Forestry and MSc Conservation & Land Management. The University of Reading: MSc Environment and Development, MSc Applied Development Studies, MSc Communication and Development, MSc Food Security and Development and MA Social Development and Sustainable Livelihoods. University of Leicester: MSc Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and MSc Environmental Informatics. Royal Agricultural College: MSc International Rural Development and MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food security. Writtle College: MSc Conservation Management under Global change, MSc Horticulture Crop Production, MSc Post Harvest Technology, MSc Livestock Production Science and MSc Animal Welfare and conservation). Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate and a short course programme. Scholarship Provider: Marshal Papworth Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Marshal Papworth scholarship fund one-year postgraduate courses such as MSc or MA. These are only for students from developing countries.
Scholarship Open for: The students from developing countries (Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados ,Belize ,Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burma (Myanmar), Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville),Congo (Kinshasa), Costa Rica,  Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala,  Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Kenya, Korea (North) , Korea (South), Jordan, Kiribati,  Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi,  Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, St Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka/Ceylon, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tibet, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe) can apply for the scholarships.
Duration: Scholarships will be offered for one year.
Value: MSc & MA Scholarships vary in value from £14,500 to £21,500 depending on location and chosen university/ College. The scholarships are designed to fund the majority of tuition fees, living expenses and travel costs.
Apply: The mode of applying is email.
Deadline: The application deadline is 24th March 2014.
Further Information: http://marshalpapworth.com/

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