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Dear writers,
The César Egido Serrano Foundation is the non-profit Foundation convener of this initiative, and whose objective is to use words and therefore dialogue as a tool for understanding between different cultures and religions. The competition first prize is $20,000 for the best short story. All entries will be evaluated by an international jury of great prestige, and the finalist’s stories will be published. A maximum of two stories per person of no more than 100 words each, should be submitted from the following link:
Each participant recommended by you, should enter the following identification code in the registration form:
50569
The Museo de la Palabra is a heritage site of the Fundación César Egido Serrano, it is located in Quero, Toledo (Spain), on the first route of Don Quixote.
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017
$20,000 100 SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Monday, October 2, 2017
Japan: Fully-Funded JJ/WBGSP Scholarship for International Students at Keio University, 2018
Japan: Fully-Funded JJ/WBGSP Scholarship for International Students at Keio University, 2018
Keio University, a leading private university in Japan, established
the program as one of the partnership programs of the Joint Japan
/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP). Funded by the
Government of Japan and administered by the World Bank, the JJ/WBGSP is a
personal training project which awards scholarships to help developing
countries strengthen their human resources.
The Graduate School of Business and Commerce of Keio University and
the National Tax Agency have responded to this mission of the JJ/WBGSP
by training five scholars each year in the area of tax policy and
management. Participants are expected to return to their home countries
to become leaders in improving taxation practices.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2017
http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/jjwbgsp/index.html
University/institution of Study: Keio UniversityScholarship Sponsor:Keio University, Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
Country of Study: Japan
Level of Study: Masters
Scholarship Benefits:
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
The JJ/WBGSP scholarship does NOT cover:
Field/Area of Study: Taxation Policy and ManagementType of Award: Full Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Be a national of a Bank member country that is eligible to receive Bank financing and not be a national of any country that is not eligible to receive the Bank financing.
- Not hold dual citizen of any developed country.
- Be in good health with respect to the capacity to be a productive scholar for the duration of the Graduate Program, as certified by a medical doctor.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic achievement earned at least three years prior to the Scholarship Application Deadline.
- Not received any scholarship funding to earn a Graduate degree or its equivalent from any sources funded by the government of Japan.
- Be employed in a paid and full time position at the time of the Scholarship Application Deadline unless the applicant is from a country identified in the World Bank’s “Harmonized List of Fragile Situations”.
- Have, by the time of the Scholarship Application Deadline, at least three years of recent full time paid professional experience in the field of tax policy and administration after a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country; If the applicant 18 Admission Information is from a country identified in the World Bank’s “Harmonized List of Fragile Situations” at the time of the Scholarship Application Deadline, the recent professional experience does not have to be full time or paid.
- Not be an Executive Director, his / her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group(the World Bank, International Development Association, International Finance Corporation, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), or a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew.
- Admitted to the University unconditionally or conditionally only upon securing financing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the English language at the level of a TOEFL score of 550(PBT), 213(CBT) or 79 (iBT) or better, or an IELTS score of 6.0 or better.
- Meet any other criteria for admission established by Keio University.
- Applicants must not be currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. program in industrialized countries.
- Applicants must not have had one or more years of training / studies and / or residency in an industrialized country.
- Applicants must not be permanent residents / nationals of industrialized countries.
Instruction on Application:
Applications for April 2018 admission must reach the JJ/WBGSP Office by no later than October 31, 2017.It is important to go through the Application Lists and Guidebook ASAP before applying.
http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/jjwbgsp/index.html
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Canada: Thomas J. Bata International Memorial Scholarship at the Trent University, 2018
About University: Trent University is a public liberal Arts and science-oriented university located along the Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ontario, with a satellite campus in Oshawa, which serves the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Degree Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing graduate programme (M.A., MSc., Ph.D.) programme.
Country of Study: Canada
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SCHOLARSHIPS IN CANADA Available Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship Benefits: This $5,000 scholarship is intended to support a student that demonstrates leadership qualities such as innovation, entrepreneurship, community responsibility and global citizenship.
Eligibility:
- Must not be holding any other major scholarship.
- Open to all domestic or international full-time graduate students (M.A., MSc., PhD) with an admission GPA of A- and have continued to achieve academic excellence during graduate studies at Trent University. Students may be in any year of any graduate program.
Application Procedure: Application Requirements:
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcripts – unofficial accepted
- A statement of research(maximum two pages)
- A brief non-technical summary (maximum of 400 words)
- A statement of leadership (maximum two pages) describing the activities and contributions of the applicant which aligns with the values and legacy of Thomas J. Bata.
- One confidential letter of reference from a member of the community addressing leadership activities, extracurricular interactions and collaborations, and character.
Deadline: The application deadline is October 2, 2017.
Scholarship Link
USA: Fully-Funded Karsh International Scholarships at Duke University, 2018
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The aim of the scholarship is to bring to bring together top students from all over the world. Universit’s current cohort of Karsh International Scholars includes students from Ukraine, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Romania, Ecuador, Spain, Ethiopia, Kenya, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Nepal.
About University: Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke University’s ranking in the 2017 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 8.
Degree Level: Scholarship is available to pursue Undergraduate programme.
Country of Study: USA
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SCHOLARSHIPS IN USA Available Subject: Scholarship is awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the university.
Scholarship Benefits: This Karsh International Scholarship is fully – funded scholarship. Karsh International Scholarships cover tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, and demonstrated a need that exceeds those costs. In addition, the scholarship covers up to $7000 of funding for research/service opportunities during the three summers prior to graduation. Karsh Scholars may also apply for support for necessities, such as computers.
The Karsh International Scholarship was created to bring together top students from all over the world. Our current cohort of Karsh International Scholars includes students from Ukraine, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Romania, Ecuador, Spain, Ethiopia, Kenya, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Nepal. Their academic ambitions and fields of study at Duke are as various as their homelands. Karsh scholars literally embody the ideas of “global citizenship” and boundary-crossing.
Application Procedure: The mode of application is online. Applicants can check the application instructions below.
Application Form
Deadline: Applications are accepted anytime.
Scholarship Link
Saturday, September 17, 2011
FOR NIGERIAN POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS PH.D. FELLOWSHIPS
African Graduate Fellowship
* A competitive fellowship program for bright, highly motivated African students interested in pursuing a master’s degree at American University in Cairo (AUC).
African Humanities Program (AHP)
* seeks to revitalize the humanities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda through fellowship competitions and meetings associated with them. The AHP is funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Aga Khan Foundation
* The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July.
Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships
* is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.
* These will be known as the Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships. The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year
Malaria Capacity Development Consortium (MCDC) - PhD Programme
* The MCDC PhD programme offers support to candidates of high academic calibre who can demonstrate a strong commitment to research relevant to the prevention or control of malaria.
* A rigorous procedure will be used to select the most able African students to pursue PhD studies based in the African countries participating in the programme – Ghana, Malawi, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. Approximately 20 students will be selected, and each allocated to one of the five African partner universities.
University of Bath – Steve Huckvale Scholarships
* are now available from this academic year for international students born in an African country to study a postgraduate taught programme in the field of Engineering or Management.
* The scholarship is worth £5000 and will be paid in two instalments of £2500 each. The taught postgraduate scholarship is for one year only and cannot be deferred to a later year. The Steve Huckvale Scholarship can be held with other awards from the University of Bath (such as the University of Bath scholarships). It will be paid in two instalments at the beginning of each semester (October and January) and the second payment will be subject to satisfactory academic performance.
University of Sheffield – Nigeria 50% Postgraduate Scholarships 2009
* There are four Nigeria 50% Postgraduate Scholarships, available for Nigerian students starting their postgraduate taught masters programme in September 2009.
* Each scholarship is worth 50% of your postgraduate taught masters degree tuition fee per year, for one year of study. The scholarships will take the form of a tuition fee reduction.
* To be eligible for the Nigeria 50% Postgraduate Scholarships 2009, applicants must be a Nigerian national or permanently domiciled in Nigeria, apply for a study place by 26 June 2009 and hold an offer of a study place for entry in September 2009.
* The Nigeria 50% Postgraduate Scholarships 2009 are awarded on the basis of academic merit.
* Applicants cannot apply for the scholarship before being offered a study place at Sheffield.
The Wadsworth African Fellowships
* Provides support for African students undertaking study leading to a Ph.D. at a South African university that can provide them with international-level training in anthropology (including biological anthropology and archeology).
* Wenner-Gren Foundation has other fellowships/grants for international students.
10 Best Scholarship Sites
* This TOP 10 list provides a variety of options. When searching for a scholarship start here. This comprehensive list of websites provides the information and resources that you will need to succeed in your search.
* A competitive fellowship program for bright, highly motivated African students interested in pursuing a master’s degree at American University in Cairo (AUC).
African Humanities Program (AHP)
* seeks to revitalize the humanities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda through fellowship competitions and meetings associated with them. The AHP is funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Aga Khan Foundation
* The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July.
Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships
* is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.
* These will be known as the Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships. The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year
Malaria Capacity Development Consortium (MCDC) - PhD Programme
* The MCDC PhD programme offers support to candidates of high academic calibre who can demonstrate a strong commitment to research relevant to the prevention or control of malaria.
* A rigorous procedure will be used to select the most able African students to pursue PhD studies based in the African countries participating in the programme – Ghana, Malawi, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. Approximately 20 students will be selected, and each allocated to one of the five African partner universities.
University of Bath – Steve Huckvale Scholarships
* are now available from this academic year for international students born in an African country to study a postgraduate taught programme in the field of Engineering or Management.
* The scholarship is worth £5000 and will be paid in two instalments of £2500 each. The taught postgraduate scholarship is for one year only and cannot be deferred to a later year. The Steve Huckvale Scholarship can be held with other awards from the University of Bath (such as the University of Bath scholarships). It will be paid in two instalments at the beginning of each semester (October and January) and the second payment will be subject to satisfactory academic performance.
University of Sheffield – Nigeria 50% Postgraduate Scholarships 2009
* There are four Nigeria 50% Postgraduate Scholarships, available for Nigerian students starting their postgraduate taught masters programme in September 2009.
* Each scholarship is worth 50% of your postgraduate taught masters degree tuition fee per year, for one year of study. The scholarships will take the form of a tuition fee reduction.
* To be eligible for the Nigeria 50% Postgraduate Scholarships 2009, applicants must be a Nigerian national or permanently domiciled in Nigeria, apply for a study place by 26 June 2009 and hold an offer of a study place for entry in September 2009.
* The Nigeria 50% Postgraduate Scholarships 2009 are awarded on the basis of academic merit.
* Applicants cannot apply for the scholarship before being offered a study place at Sheffield.
The Wadsworth African Fellowships
* Provides support for African students undertaking study leading to a Ph.D. at a South African university that can provide them with international-level training in anthropology (including biological anthropology and archeology).
* Wenner-Gren Foundation has other fellowships/grants for international students.
10 Best Scholarship Sites
* This TOP 10 list provides a variety of options. When searching for a scholarship start here. This comprehensive list of websites provides the information and resources that you will need to succeed in your search.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Eligibility Requirements
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.
Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. More than 250 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program.
Ron Brown Scholars are selected in the spring prior to entering college. Applications are screened during the month of February by Ron Brown Scholar Program staff. In March, finalists are invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, D.C. at the expense of the CAP Charitable Foundation. Finalists are interviewed by members of the Ron Brown Selection Committee and are expected to participate in several Selection Weekend activities. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their applications, interviews and participation in Selection Weekend activities. Notification follows immediately.
Application Deadline
The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application):
November 1st - application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.
January 9th - final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.
Application materials must be mailed in one packet. Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent under separate cover. Incomplete, e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.
Due to the volume of applications received, the Ron Brown Scholar Program can only notify semi-finalists and finalists of their status in the competition. This notification will be made in February and March. Winners of the scholarship will be notified by April 1st and names will be posted on the Ron Brown Scholar Program web site in late April/early May.
Scholarship Conditions
Ron Brown Scholarships may be used to supplement benefits from the college or university a student plans to attend and from other foundations or organizations. Scholars may use the scholarship to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, and other college-related expenses.
For further information, please contact us:
Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434 964 1588
Fax: 434 964 1589
E-mail: info@ronbrown.org
Web site: www.ronbrown.org
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.
Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. More than 250 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program.
Ron Brown Scholars are selected in the spring prior to entering college. Applications are screened during the month of February by Ron Brown Scholar Program staff. In March, finalists are invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, D.C. at the expense of the CAP Charitable Foundation. Finalists are interviewed by members of the Ron Brown Selection Committee and are expected to participate in several Selection Weekend activities. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their applications, interviews and participation in Selection Weekend activities. Notification follows immediately.
Application Deadline
The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application):
November 1st - application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.
January 9th - final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.
Application materials must be mailed in one packet. Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent under separate cover. Incomplete, e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.
Due to the volume of applications received, the Ron Brown Scholar Program can only notify semi-finalists and finalists of their status in the competition. This notification will be made in February and March. Winners of the scholarship will be notified by April 1st and names will be posted on the Ron Brown Scholar Program web site in late April/early May.
Scholarship Conditions
Ron Brown Scholarships may be used to supplement benefits from the college or university a student plans to attend and from other foundations or organizations. Scholars may use the scholarship to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, and other college-related expenses.
For further information, please contact us:
Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434 964 1588
Fax: 434 964 1589
E-mail: info@ronbrown.org
Web site: www.ronbrown.org
The Haiku Ninja Facebook Scholarship
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Deadline: July 31, 2011
Amount: $1,000 for one first-prize winner; second- and third-prize winners will be awarded one Kindle each.
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Deadline: June 30, 2011
Amount: $1,000 for one first-prize winner; Scholarships.com hats and t-shirts for second- and third-prize winners
* The Resolve to Evolve Scholarship
Deadline: August 15, 2011 (Applications will be available May 16th, 2011) Amount: The applicant who submits the best overall essay will receive a $2,000 scholarship. One (1) winner will also be selected from each grade level (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) and will receive a $1,000 scholarship each.
* The "Tell A Friend Scholarship" Sweepstakes
Deadline: June 30, 2011 (New Winner every 3 months)
Amount: $1,000
Scholarships.com offers numerous ways for you to pay for college. In addition to providing the best free scholarship search tool on the web, we also have several of our own scholarships, available exclusively at Scholarships.com. Below, you can check out some of the past winners of scholarships we have offered; we no longer offer the "Area of Study" scholarships but announce new scholarships regularly. So come back early and often to stay up on all the opportunities we offer for paying for college!
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