Aspire-Canada Scholarship Program in Canada, 2017

Aspire-Canada Scholarship Program is available for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a full-time program. Returning students can apply for this scholarship and all incoming students will be considered automatically based on a completed admissions application.

It is also a solution response platform for students trying to gain entry into the job market and need networking opportunities and mentorship.

Aspire-Canada aims to help create more opportunities for people of all abilities and backgrounds. Students need to submit a scholarship essay in order to be eligible.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a full-time program.

Study Subject: The essay should be on one of these topics: careers, entrepreneurship, health & fitness and fashion & beauty.

Scholarship Award: Aspire-Canada offers scholarships of $1000 or more to outstanding students.

Scholarship can be taken in Canada

Eligibility: Students need to submit a scholarship essay in order to be eligible.

Nationality: Both Canadian and international students are eligible to apply.

How to Apply: Only returning students need to submit the scholarship application. All incoming students will be considered for the scholarship automatically based on a completed admissions application. Applications received after the preferred deadline will be considered if the funds are available. In order to assist the applicant with their scholarship application, please follow the checklist below.

Complete the Scholarship Application.

Log on to aspire-canada.com and create a profile

They encourage all applicants to also create a fundraising campaign on aspire-canada.com for education costs. Site participation is a factor in scholarship awards.

Please fill out a professional profile on community.aspire-canada.com (This is mandatory for all scholarship applicants – please upload a photo).

Students need to submit a scholarship essay in order to be eligible. The essay should be on one of the following topics:

Careers

Entrepreneurship

Health & Fitness

Fashion & Beauty

The essay should be 800 words or more (not less). The best essays will be featured on the Aspire-Canada website.

Please Ensure applicant have a “Fully Completed Professional Profile” on the Aspire-Community: A complete profile is an essential part of the scholarship application. Here is the Aspire-Canada definition of a 100% Complete Profile:

School/work/industry and location

An up-to-date information (academic year/major/current employer (if applicable)

Two past positions

Skills (minimum of 3)

A profile photo

At least 10 connections. Invite friends/colleagues/family members to also create a professional profile on the Aspire-Community. It's easy – Just email them the link.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The deadline for applying is August 31, 2017.

Global Development Awards Competition for Low and Middle Income Countries Applicants, 2017

Ministry of Finance, Government of Japan is offering Global Development Awards Competition to pursue research. Applicants from low and middle-income countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The Awards Competition recognises excellence in policy-oriented research, supports research capacity development of researchers in developing countries and funds innovative social development projects benefiting marginalised groups in the developing world.

The GDN Global Research Agenda is a central piece of GDN’s new strategy for three main reasons. First, the global research agenda plays the crucial role of providing the organisation with a common intellectual ground on which to structure its capacity building activities as distinct parts of an articulated and cohesive whole. Second, prioritising and fixing a global research agenda is a cost-effective way to harmonise programs, to articulate portfolio elements, and to secure the building up of a stock of knowledge in a predefined set of priority development themes across the developing world.

Course Level: Awards are available to pursue research.

Study Subject: Research Proposals for the Award will be considered in following sub-themes:

Skilling for Agriculture

Skilling for Manufacturing

Skilling for Digital Technologies

Scholarship Award: First Prize: US$ 30,000; Second Prize: US$ 10,000; Third Prize: US$ 5,000.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Japan

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

Category 1: Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD)

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible countries for the ORD competition are those classified as low-income or middle-income countries.

Open only to researchers who are nationals of an eligible country

Open to citizens of eligible countries, who are temporarily based in a non-eligible country but not for more than five years as of 16 July 2017

The upper age limit for all applicants is 45 years as of 16 July 2017

Staff members of multilateral and bilateral organisations are NOT eligible to apply

Previous and current employees of GDN or its Regional Network Partners (RNPs) are NOT eligible to apply up till 5 years from the completion of their tenure. Previous GDN Board Members, Project mentors and members of evaluation teams are NOT eligible to apply

Similar proposals or papers resulting as products from full or partial GDN funded activities cannot be submitted for this competition

Past ORD winners and finalists are not eligible to apply with the same or similar research proposal. Winners are not eligible to apply for a period of 3 years subsequent to their submission of a successful proposal

Past and current AMC reviewers are not eligible to take part in the competition.

Category 2: Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP)

Eligibility Criteria:

The MIDP Award is open to all development projects being implemented in low-income countries and lower-middle-income countries.

The project must be managed by a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with its headquarters in one of the above eligible countries. The NGO must be non-profit.

The project implementation must have started before 01 June 2016.

Submissions concerning a recently started project or only a project idea or a feasibility or baseline study will not be considered.

Submissions for funding conferences (either in part or in full) will not be considered.

Applicants from previous years (except winners) may re-apply, but they must update the application to include new aspects of the project.

Previous MIDP winners are not eligible to apply.

Nationality: Applicants from Low and Middle-income countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde* (Capo Verde), Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Arab Rep., El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, The Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Islamic Rep., Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem Rep., Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, FYR, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, RB, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Rep., Zambia and Zimbabwe are eligible to apply for this award.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: The upper age limit for all applicants is 45 years as of 16 July 2017.

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is July 16, 2017.

MFA Scholarship Program for International Students in USA, 2017

Applications are invited for MFA Scholarship Program for the year 2017. International applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

The award recognises applicants of demonstrated talent in their craft and a commitment to exploring themes of liberty, broadly imagined, in their works.

Filmmaking and television are collaborative art forms. They are the creative product of an entire NEXUS of people, from producers to writers to directors to editors, as well as financiers and distributors. In order to encourage the creation of great stories, we serve as a nexus between up-and-coming filmmakers and experienced industry professionals who share a passion for a free society.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue master degree programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of Fine Arts.

Scholarship Award: Grants of up to $4,000 for storytellers (writers and filmmakers) will be awarded.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligibility: Successful applicants will have the following:

A background in writing or filmmaking, such as an appropriate degree (e.g., English, creative writing, film) or writing or filmmaking work experience, such as in journalism, copywriting, or video production;

Written works of fiction (e.g., novel, short story, screenplay) or non-fiction (book or feature article);

Must be admitted to an accredited MFA program in good standing.

Nationality: International applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: You must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of the program start date (as applicable).  You also should demonstrate a passion for individual liberty and a free society.

English Language Requirements: You must have a college-level command of the English language and be able to work legally in the United States.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Deadline to apply for the scholarship is July 31, 2017

Asherah Foundation Second Chance Scholarships for International Women in USA, 2017

Asherah Foundation is offering Second Chance Scholarships for international women. Scholarships are available for pursuing postsecondary education or technical training programme.

The Asherah Foundation, Inc. is the United States 501(3)c organisation dedicated to providing Second Chance Scholarships to Women around the World. In its inaugural year, this dynamic organisation has developed a dedicated international constituent base.

Their mission is to provide second chances for women around the world to obtain a postsecondary credential.

Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postsecondary education or technical training programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: The monetary dollar amount of this award shall be up to (US) $2,500.00 per semester and may be renewable for the next consecutive semester. This award shall be applied to expenses pertaining to a four-year college degree, associate degree, an accredited vacation/training program, or other postsecondary credential for the payment of costs relating to the recipient’s registration costs, tuition and related expenses for books, lab fees, and other classroom supplies and fees required under the recipient’s school curriculum.

Eligibility: The recipient shall be a female who will receive benefits under the Scholarship, subject to the terms and conditions set out below. Recipients shall be chosen by the Foundation based strictly on the following criteria:

Must be committed to the pursuit of postsecondary education and/or training.

Must demonstrate financial inability to attain further education/training without the Scholarship.

Must provide high school transcript, current transcript from current school, or other documentation of educational progress.

Must demonstrate personal discipline and perseverance.

Must complete Foundation current essay requirement: “Why This Scholarship Will Give Me A Second Chance,” to be no less than 500 words and no more than 1000 words.

Must provide two letters of recommendation.

Must provide two references with contact information included.

Must have been accepted into an accredited college or university degree program or a vocational or training institution

Nationality: Women around the world are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on a scale of 4.00) in such postsecondary programs.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

How to Apply: Applications can be sent via email or by post. Before students mail their application, please verify the following items are completed and enclosed.

Completed and signed application

Two letters of recommendation (The writer may mail the letter directly to the address above or may be enclosed with your application)

Official copy of latest transcript

Documentation of current financial need

Essay

Photo (optional)

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is July 15,17

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Free Online Course on Electronic Materials and Devices

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offering a free online course on Electronic Materials and Devices. Students will learn about diodes, bipolar junction transistors, MOSFETs and semiconductor properties.

In this five-week course, the applicant will learn how electronic devices, such as diodes and transistors, are designed to exploit the electrical properties of materials. This course will start on May 31, 2017.

Course At A Glance

Length: 5 weeks

Effort: 8-12 hours per week

Subject: Engineering

Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology and edx

Languages: English

Price: Free

Certificate Available: Yes, Add a Verified Certificate for $49

Session: Course Starts on May 31, 2017

Providers’ Details

Massachusetts Institute of Technology — a coeducational, privately endowed research university founded in 1861 — is dedicated to advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

About This Course

This course is part 1 of a series that explain the basis of the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials including semiconductors, metals, organics, and insulators.

Why Take This Course?

This course is part 1 of a series that explain the basis of the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials including semiconductors, metals, organics, and insulators. Students will learn how devices are built to take advantage of these properties. This is illustrated with a wide range of devices, placing a strong emphasis on new and emerging technologies.

Learning Outcomes

The origins of semiconductor properties

Carrier action in semiconductors: drift, diffusion, recombination and generation

The behaviour of p-n junctions at equilibrium and under bias

The derivation and application of the ideal diode equation, and how real diodes differ from ideal diodes

Operating principles of bipolar junction transistors and MOSFETs

Instructors: Caroline Ross

Caroline Ross is Toyota Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She received her undergraduate and PhD degrees from Cambridge University, UK, were a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard, and worked at Komag, a hard disk company, before joining MIT.

Requirements

Physics, calculus, and chemistry at the first year university level

Familiarity with materials structure and bonding

A background in solid state physics is helping l but is not absolutely essential

How To Join This Course

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2017 University College Cork SEFS Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Food Science, Ireland

University College Cork is pleased to offer Lauritzon Research Scholarship in food science and food-related disciplines. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

These scholarships aim to support students and integrate them into the academic, social and cultural aspects of University College Cork.

UCC was established in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges – at Cork, Galway and Belfast. These new colleges were established in the reign of Queen Victoria and named after her. Queen’s College, Cork (QCC) was established to provide access to higher education in the Irish province of Munster.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue MSc or PhD programme

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in the highly innovative area of food science and food-related disciplines.

Scholarship Award: The Lauritzson Research Scholarships will have a value of €28,000 per annum, tenable for two or four academic years (depending on whether the successful applicant is pursuing an MSc or PhD) and includes a student bursary of €16,000 per annum, tuition fees and a budget for laboratory consumables to support the student’s research.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Ireland

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

Students who have attained at least at least Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (or equivalent) in an appropriate degree are eligible to apply for a PhD or MSc Research degree at UCC. The scholarship consists of student stipend of €16,000 and €12,000 towards tuition fees and laboratory consumables. The scholarship is tenable for two or four years; depending on the course of study (i.e. MSc or PhD.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Students must have attained at least at least Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (or equivalent) in an appropriate degree, and be pursuing a research programme in a food related discipline.

English language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

How to Apply: Applications can be downloaded here Lauritizon Food Scholarship Application, please ensure that you have written agreement from a potential supervisor in advance of your application submission.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Closing date for applications is July 14, 2017.

Postgraduate Scholarships for Ghanaian and Nigerian Students in UK, 2017

The university of Portsmouth is delighted to announce Postgraduate Scholarships for Ghanaian and Nigerian Students. Scholarships are available within the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Department of Geography.

These postgraduate scholarships are open to Ghanaian and Nigerian students for pursuing full-time taught Master’s postgraduate degrees.

The University of Portsmouth is a public university in the city of Portsmouth. The University of Portsmouth has an excellent reputation for quality teaching and sustained. Its commitment is to prepare students for their future career.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree at the University of Portsmouth.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided within the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Engineering Geology, Geological and Environmental Hazards, Environmental Geology and Contamination & Crisis and Disaster Management) and Department of Geography (Geographical Information Systems and Coastal and Marine Resource Management) at University of Portsmouth.

Scholarship Awards: These postgraduate scholarships will be in the form of 20% fee reduction from any tuition fee but please note, it cannot be taken in conjunction with any other fee reduction or bursary offered by the University.

A number of awards(s): The Science Faculty is offering a number of scholarships.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: The scholarship is open to applicants from the following countries:

Nigeria: Scholarship is open to all Nigerian applicants who hold a minimum G.P.A 3.0/5 (which is a high Second Class Lower) in a relevant subject.

Ghana: Scholarship is open to all Ghanaian applicants who hold a minimum of a Second Class Upper in a relevant subject.

You can apply to be considered if you: Are fully self-funding, have Ghanaian or Nigerian nationality, have applied to, been offered and accepted a place on, the postgraduate degree of your choice (conditional or unconditional firm offer) and have satisfied academic conditions detailed above and have met financial conditions including payment of non-refundable deposit.

Nationality: Ghanaian and Nigerian students can apply for these postgraduate scholarships.

How to Apply: Please complete the Scholarship Application Form and submit this to the International Admissions Centre either via email or post by no later than June 30, 2017.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The scholarship application deadline is June 30, 2017