131 Scholarships for Diploma and Degree courses, UK

SAE have announced that they are to award 131 scholarships for diploma and degree courses at their UK colleges.

For over 30 years SAE have been training the world’s creative media professionals. Now with these unique scholarship awards SAE are making it easier than ever to get started on the creative media career path of your choice – are you ready to start your dream career?

My Creative Future has teamed up with SAE Qantm and Future Publishing to offer 131 scholarships for Qantm and SAE courses. Prospective students can apply for one of 11 full scholarships or 120 part-scholarship places in order to study a diploma or bachelor’s degree in your choice of Audio, Music Business, Film, Web, 3D, Design or Games Development.

All courses commence on the 28th September, 2009.

How to apply for full and part scholarships for degrees and diplomas: In order to apply, all you have to do is choose the course you would like to study and which SAE you’d like to study at, then tell us why you’ve always wanted to enter the creative media industry. It’s that simple!

Full scholarships waive all course fees, with potential savings of over £11,000. Part scholarships waive up to 50% of fees, guaranteeing savings of almost £6,000.

The following diploma and degree courses and locations can be chosen:

Audio Engineering Diploma – Audio Engineering Diploma available at SAE London, SAE Oxford, SAE Liverpool, SAE Glasgow

Music Business – Music Business Diploma only available at SAE London
Film – Film Making Diploma available at SAE London, SAE Glasgow
3D – 3D Animation Diploma only available at Qantm London

Web – Web Design & Development Diploma only available at Qantm London
Games – Games Design & Development Diploma only available at Qantm London
Design – Graphic Design Diploma only available at Qantm London

SAE Tonmeister (requires a BA or BSc in a related field or similar work experience) – SAE Tonmeister course only available at SAE Oxford
All courses (with the exception of the SAE Tonmeister course) include an Apple MacBook.

SAE London manager Matthias Postel said: “Here at SAE we’ve been committed to providing first class education in a range of creative media for over 30 years now. We’re convinced that our experience and the extensive network of SAE campuses and staff around the world make us the first choice for anyone looking to embark on the world’s most exciting careers. And now with the addition of this unique scholarship scheme we’re making it even easier for potential students to reap the benefits of an SAE education.”

Availability:

Deadline for applications is Monday, 31st August 2009.
Apply online at:
http://www.mycreativefuture.com/
sae.edu

* applications for UK residents only

** degrees validated by Middlesex University, England

Reported by: Ameen Amjad

Post-Graduate Fellowship at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Call for Applications (Winter Cohort 2010)

The Post-Graduate Fellowship is a highly intellectual, structured, and focused didactic program where talented researchers can leverage their expertise to help advance the field of health metrics. Strong candidates for this program have graduate-level training in quantitative methodology from one of the following areas: health policy, economics, mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, health services, demography, engineering, physics, medical sciences, or other related fields.

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is a new organization at the University of Washington. Its mission is to monitor global health conditions and health systems, as well as to evaluate interventions, initiatives, and reforms. It uses cutting-edge techniques to tackle some of the most difficult and most critical questions in global health and find answers that will become the foundation for better policies and, ultimately, better health.

Fellows receive training through on-the-job research, methods workshops, access to University of Washington courses, and on-site lectures and seminars. Post-Graduate Fellows contribute directly to IHME's research agenda through their involvement in work groups, development of new methods, and managing and driving research projects to meet deliverables.Post-Graduate Fellowships are appointed at IHME for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year upon mutual agreement. The salary is $50,000. As University of Washington employees fellows are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among several medical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and long-term disability. Please note that there is no retirement package included with this appointment.

Eligibility and application information

In order to be considered for a Post-Graduate Fellowship, candidates must have the following:• PhD or MD.• Strong quantitative background.• Advanced research experience, especially with data analysis and statistical methods.• Proficiency in the English language. Each year, the IHME Post-Graduate Fellowship offers a fall cohort beginning in September and a winter cohort beginning in February. Applications for the winter cohort are due August 1. Candidate selection includes a phone interview and final interview, usually held at IHME offices.

Required materials for applications:

1. A cover letter. Ensure that your cover letter includes:


your full contact information (address, phone number and email), • the name, affiliation and full contact information of three references, • which cohort you wish to be considered for (Fall or Winter), • which of IHME's areas of work you are most interested in,• how you became aware of the program.2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume.3. Personal statement describing your interest in IHME and your professional and academic interests and objectives. Personal statements should be between 750 and 1000 words. 4. Three sealed letters of recommendation.5. Educational transcript from your highest degree attained. If your transcripts are not in English, please also provide a listing of all coursework with grade and credit hour information.6. English reprint of your most significant publication or research paper.7. Proof of proficiency in English for candidates whose native language is not English.


Candidates who have completed a degree wholly in English can provide a copy of their degree. All other candidates should send a copy of their scores in an approved English Language Test, specifically: (i) Princeton Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – for the paper-based test, minimum overall score of 600 including a minimum score of 5.0 in the test of written English; for the computer-based test, minimum overall score of 250 including a minimum score of 5.0 in the test of written English; for the internet-based test, a minimum overall score of 100 including a minimum score of 24 in the test of written English. (ii) British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - a minimum score of 7.0 overall, including a minimum score of 7.0 in the written component.

Complete applications should be mailed to:

Institute for Health Metrics and EvaluationUniversity of WashingtonAttention: Post-Graduate Fellowship Program2301 5th Avenue, Suite 600Seattle, WA 98121USAFor more information, visit http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org/


Reported by: Ameen Amjad

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Scholarship Award 2009-2010

OFID Scholarship Award 2009-2010

OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training.

The winner of the OFID Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000 The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2009/10.

Eligibility

To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria:

Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.

Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September 2009, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree
Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries).

Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

PLEASE NOTE: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process.

Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information.
Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it.

OFID will not consider applications received through a third party. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status.Please note that only the winner will be notified.

All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant.Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFID’s email address provided below.
All materials including the on-line application, recommendations, and other required information must be received no later than June 30, 2009.

Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship@ofid.org

Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund

The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:

The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.
A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.

Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.

Required documents

A completed on-line application form.
A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
A short essay – of about 250 words in English – giving reasons for applying for OFID’s scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.

Eligible Countries

The OFID member countries are as follows: Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan, AJ Nigeria Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab, Emirates, Venezuela

* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States, nationals of the following countries are also eligible:

Africa :Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d`lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Asia and the Middle East:

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Korea DR, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

Latin America and the Caribbean:

Antigua Barbuda , Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, , Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Europe :Albania , Bosnia Herzegovina

To apply online go to: http://www.ofid.org/scholarship/application.aspx
Official announcement can be obtained at:
http://www.ofid.org/Scholarship_Default/ScholarshipApplication2009.aspx
Re-reported by: (Ameen Amjad)

Fullbright Scholarship for Pakistani Students and Researchers

Fullbright Scholarship for Pakistani Students and Researchers has been offered by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan. USEFP administers a number of scholarship programs, including the Fulbright, the U.S. government’s flagship scholarship program. The Fulbright program in Pakistan is the largest in the world, with more than 200 scholarships for advanced degrees planned for 2009. Scholarships are also available for teachers, mid-career professionals and scholars.

This program is designed to award Pakistani citizens the opportunity to study for a master's or Ph.D. degree program at a US university beginning in fall of 2010. Applicants must be citizens Pakistan who permanently reside in Pakistan. Persons who have a completed 16 years of formal education to be eligible to apply for a master’s. Those with 18 years of formal education can apply for the Ph.D. All disciplines except for clinical medicine are eligible to apply.

Because one of the major goals of Fulbright programs is to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Pakistan, in addition to academic work, persons selected for Fulbright programs are expected to share information about Pakistani life and culture with their U.S. colleagues and with community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright grantees are expected to share their U.S. experiences with colleagues and community groups in Pakistan. All Grantees are contractually bound to return to Pakistan immediately upon the completion of their programs.

The Fulbright organization especially seeks applications from individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who would not otherwise have such an opportunity. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are also especially encouraged to apply. Approximately 100 grants will be awarded for master’s degrees and 60 for Ph.D.s. The grant also funds tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.
The GRE is a requirements in Pakistan. Applications without a valid GRE score report attached will not be considered. Short-listed applicants will be required to take the TOEFL within two weeks of being notified. The minimum requirement is 300 on each section of GRE. If you are asked to take the TOEFL, you will need a minimum score of 90.

Further information cab be obtained from: http://www.usefpakistan.org

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Kicks off

Young scientists descend on Reno in hopes of winning scholarships and other prizes

More than 1,500 high school students are trying their luck in Reno, Nev., this week at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. While some students will hit the jackpot, they all have already won big — previously taking top prizes at 500 or so science fairs for ninth- through 12th-graders held across the country and globe. Now the young scientists will present their projects in Reno, competing for nearly $4 million in scholarships, tuition grants and scientific trips and equipment.

Some of the students have been working on their projects for months, others for years. Categories include energy and transportation, cellular and molecular biology, physics and astronomy, medicine and health, microbiology, engineering and mathematics. After a week of showcasing their projects, interviewing with judges and attending talks and events, three of the students will be awarded $50,000 scholarships.

Society for Science & the Public, publisher of Science News, partners with Intel, which — along with dozens of other corporate, academic, government and science-focused sponsors — provides support and awards for the Intel ISEF each year.

Tune in all week for updates from Reno, and visit the Intel ISEF site for more information: http://www.intelisef2009.org/

Credit: The article was produced by Rachel Ehrenberg for sciencenews.org