chamatkaribaba 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 (I am getting these regular updates in my mailbox from Full Bright Commission Nepal. Now, onwards, I will be posting them in this thread. I hope that interested students get information from these links.) Scholarship Announcements-42 I. Scholarships and Fellowships - Visiting Scholars Program - Folger Shakespeare Library Offers Short- and Long-Term Fellowships - Knight News Challenge Invites Innovative Digital Media Projects - Human Rights Watch Fellowship I. Scholarships and Fellowships Visiting Scholars Program http://www.amacad.org/visiting.aspx The purpose of the Visiting Scholars Program is to support the work of younger public policy analysts, humanists, and social scientists who show promise of becoming leaders in their field, especially those who work on multidisciplinary topics. The Program offers opportunities for them to carry out their individual research as well as to collaborate with Academy Fellows on shared scholarly or policy-related interests. It also helps to create a national network for scholars in the early stages of their career, assisting them in their research and professional development. Finally, it has established the House of the Academy as an active research center for intensive scholarship by individuals from diverse disciplinary, institutional, and geographic backgrounds. The VSP is an important way to share the Academy's extraordinary intellectual resources, including many of America's most distinguished leaders in science, scholarship, public affairs, and business and the arts and to invest in the future of the next generation. In addition to providing time for independent research, the VSP arranges conferences involving colleagues from the Boston area and beyond. Visiting Scholars have the opportunity to join in seminars sponsored by the Academy's program areas as well as to participate in social gatherings and other regularly scheduled Academy activities. Neighboring universities and research institutions partner with the Academy in the work of the Program. Scholars are chosen by means of a national competition. Most reply to a request for proposals circulated via websites and electronic mailing lists as well as through targeted mailings to academic departments and relevant scholarly councils and associations. Applications are reviewed by Fellows expert in the candidates' fields; their recommendations are passed on to a final advisory committee that takes into account not only the quality of the applications but also the fields, institutions, and geographical areas represented by the candidates. Seven/eight scholars and practitioners are chosen annually. Patricia Meyer Spacks, President of the Academy, 2001-2006, and Edgar F. Shannon Professor of English, Emerita, University of Virginia, serves as chair of the VSP. Some fifty academic institutions from across the country have become University Affiliates of the Academy, with a special interest in developing and supporting the VSP. The Visiting Scholars Program is undertaken in collaboration with the Harvard Humanities Center, which provides access to the university's research facilities and works with the Academy to plan joint lectures, seminars, and informal discussions. Over the past four years, the Visiting Scholars Program has grown in stature and visibility. Applications have increased 70 percent since 2002. The outstanding teaching and research appointments the "alumni" have received, their published and forthcoming books and articles, and their enthusiasm about the benefits of the Academy experience reflect the success of the program. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamatkaribaba 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 ********************************************************************* ******* ****************************** Folger Shakespeare Library Offers Short- and Long-Term Fellowships Deadline: Various The Folger Shakespeare Library ( http://www.folger.edu/ ) in Washington, D.C., offers research fellowships to encourage access to its exceptional collections and to encourage ongoing cross-disciplinary dialogue among scholars of the early modern period. Each year, scholars may compete for a limited number of long-term (six to nine months) and short-term (one to three months) fellowships. Long-term fellows are selected by an external committee that considers the following criteria in making its selections: importance of the topic; originality and sophistication of the approach; feasibility of the research objectives; and the applicant's need for the Folger collections. The Folger is open to traditional as well as innovative scholarly methodologies and agendas. Two Mellon Research Fellowships will be awarded and carry stipends of $50,000 and $40,000. Three National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships will be awarded and carry maximum stipends of $40,000. NEH Fellowships are restricted to U.S. citizens or to foreign nationals who have been living in the United States for at least three years. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are open to scholars from any country. The application deadline is November 1 of the year preceding the one in which an applicant plans to take up his or her residency. Short-term fellowships carry a stipend of $2,000 per month. The criteria for success in the annual short-term fellowship compe- tition are the same as those for long-term fellowships, although the internal selection committee tends to value need for the collection above other considerations. Each year the Folger awards twenty to thirty short-term fellowships. The application deadline is March 1 of the year in which an applicant plans to take up his or her residency. ********************************************************************* ******* *************************************************************** Knight News Challenge Invites Innovative Digital Media Projects Deadline: October 15, 2007 A program of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation ( http://www.knightfoundation.org/ ), the Knight News Challenge ( http://www.newschallenge.org/ ) will award a total of $5 million in grants in 2007 for projects designed to transform community news. The competition is open to nonprofits, companies, or individuals of any age and anywhere in the world. Projects must meet all of the following criteria: 1) use digital media; 2) involve new forms of news in the public interest; and 3) focus on a specific geographic community. Projects can be submitted in the following categories: 1) Idea, for good ideas, even if they are not fully formed; 2) Pilot Project & Field Test, to support the development of innovative pilot projects, prototypes, field tests, or trials that use news to inform or inspire physical, geographic community; 3) Leadership, to turn pilot projects into trends, or to find the best among competing technologies or ideas, or to bring people together in new networks to achieve greater collective impact; and 4) New Business Ventures, for products or companies that will have positive social impact. Visit the program's Web site for complete application procedures and examples of winning projects. ********************************************************************* ******* *************************************************************** Human Rights Watch Fellowship Scholarship / Financial aid: $47,000 Date: full time for one year begining with September 2008 Deadline: October 5, 2007 Open to: law, journalism, international relations, or area studies graduates with degrees This year Human Rights Watch will award four fellowships to recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs (master's degree and above) in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines. The Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship is open to any candidate who meets these criteria. The Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship is restricted to graduates of Columbia Law School. The Arthur Helton Fellowship is restricted to graduates of New York University School of Law. In addition to the fellowships offered by Human Rights Watch, graduates of the Yale University School of Law may apply directly to the law school for the Bernstein Fellowship. Human Rights Watch encourages prospective Bernstein fellows to make arrangements to work with Human Rights Watch and to include those arrangements in their applications to Yale for the fellowship. Fellows work full time for one year at Human Rights Watch, based in New York City, Washington, D.C., or London. Fellows monitor human rights developments in various countries, conduct on-site investigations, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in advocacy aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations. Past fellows have conducted fact-finding missions to, among other places, Albania, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India (including Kashmir and Punjab), Iran, Israel, Kenya, Malaysia, Moldova, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan,Syria, Tajikistan, Uganda, the U.S.-Mexican border, and Venezuela. Qualifications Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills, an ability to write and speak clearly, and a commitment to work in the human rights field in the future on a paid or volunteer basis. Proficiency in one language in addition to English is strongly recommended. Familiarity with countries or regions where serious human rights violations occur is also valued. Fellows must be law, journalism, international relations, or area studies graduates with degrees received after January 2005 and before August 2008, or must provide evidence of significant, comparable, relevant work experience. Fellowships begin in September 2008. Salary and Benefits The salary for the 2007-2008 fellows is $47,000, plus excellent employer-paid benefits. The salary for 2008-2009 fellows is currently under review. How to Apply Please send a complete application packet that includes the following: a.. cover letter b.. résumé (curriculum vitae) c.. two letters of recommendation d.. unedited, unpublished writing sample e.. official law or graduate school transcript (applicants in one- year graduate programs should supply an undergraduate transcript with a list of their graduate school courses) Complete applications (including transcripts and recommendations) for 2008-2009 fellowships must be received by October 5, 2007, so applicants should allow sufficient time to collect the required materials in advance of the deadline. Complete applications should be sent to Human Rights Watch, Attn: Fellowship Committee, 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10118-3299. Applicants must be available for interviews in New York from early November to mid-December 2007. Emailing/Faxing Parts of Your Application Applications must be submitted by mail, under a single cover. However, under truly extenuating circumstances and only with prior written approval from us, you may send in an application or part of an application by email or fax, by the deadline of October 5, 2007. Lateness of an application does not constitute extenuating circumstances. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted without prior written approval from Human Rights Watch. For further information visit the website: http://www.hrw.org/ See www.educationUSA.state.gov for more information. USEF-Nepal is located in Gyaneswor, Kathmandu. Phone number: (+977-1) 4414-598 Website: www.fulbrightnepal.org.np Office hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamatkaribaba 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Scholarship Announcements-41 ********************************************************************** I. Scholarships and Fellowships - MoneyMatters101.com 2007 Spring/Summer Scholarship Award - Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest - Bridgestone Firestone Safety Scholars Video Contest - Franklin Research Grants - Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation - The Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research Scholarships and Fellowships MoneyMatters101.com 2007 Spring/Summer Scholarship Award Provided by: Money Matters101.com Deadline: August 31, 2007 Amount : 400USD MoneyMatters101.com 2007 Spring/Summer Scholarship Award is available to students attending a college or university in the United States. You must have a minimum 2.3 GPA and submit an essay, maximum of 750 words, which addresses the following question: With property foreclosures on the rise and home prices either declining or at a stand still in most areas, what are your thoughts on the Real Estate market over the next year? ************************************************************************\ ***************************************************************** Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Provided by: Ayn Rand Institute Deadline: September 17, 2007 Amount: 50 USD-10,000USD http://www.aynrand.org/contests/atlas.html The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to undergraduate students. To participate, you must read the novel and write an essay on a selected topic that can be found on the Web site. Essays are judged on both style and content. The winning essay must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of the book "Atlas Shrugged." Complete contest guidelines are available on the Web site. ************************************************************************\ ***************************************************************** Bridgestone Firestone Safety Scholars Video Contest Amount : 2500 USD Provided by: Bridgestone/Firestone Deadline: July 31 The Bridgestone Firestone Safety Scholars Video Contest is available to students aged 16 to 21 who are enrolled as full-time students in an accredited secondary, college level or trade school. You must submit an original video between one and three minutes in length on one or more issues or topics relating to automobile safety. The video should convey effective ways to improve driver safety for drivers ages 16 through 21. www.safetyscholars.com ************************************************************************\ **************************************************************** Franklin Research Grants Scope Since 1933 the American Philosophical Society has awarded small grants to scholars in order to support the cost of research leading to publication in all areas of knowledge. In 2006-2007 the Franklin Research Grants program awarded over $332,000 to 75 scholars, and the Society expects to make at least that many awards in this year's competition. The Franklin program is particularly designed to help meet the costs of travel to libraries and archives for research purposes; the purchase of microfilm, photocopies, or equivalent research materials; the costs associated with fieldwork; or laboratory research expenses. Franklin grants are made for noncommercial research. They are not intended to meet the expenses of attending conferences or the costs of publication. The Society does not pay overhead or indirect costs to any institution. Grants will not be made to replace salary during a leave of absence or earnings from summer teaching; pay living expenses while working at home; cover the costs of consultants or research assistants; or purchase permanent equipment such as computers, cameras, tape recorders, or laboratory apparatus. Eligibility Applicants are expected to have a doctorate or to have published work of doctoral character and quality. Predoctoral graduate students are not eligible, but the Society is particularly interested in supporting the work of young scholars who have recently received their Ph.D. American citizens and residents of the United States may use their Franklin awards at home or abroad. Foreign nationals must use their Franklin awards for research in the United States. Applicants who have received Franklin grants may reapply after an interval of two years. Awards Funding is offered up to a maximum of $6,000 for use in calendar year 2008. Grants are not retroactive. Grants are payable to the individual applicant. Franklin grants are taxable income, but the Society is not required to report payments. It is recommended that grant recipients discuss their reporting obligations with their tax advisors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamatkaribaba 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Deadlines For applications and two letters of support ON OUR FORM: October 1, 2007, for a January 2008 decision for work in February and beyond December 1, 2007, for a March 2008 decision for work in April and beyond (the effective deadline in 2007 is Monday, December 3) These are receipt deadlines, NOT postmark deadlines. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all required materials, including letters of support, reached the Society on time; contact Linda Musumeci, Research Administrator, at LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org or 215-440-3429. Requirements Reports are due no later than one month after completing the work for which the award was made. How to Apply Retrieve the 4-page application form below Maintain the specified 4-page format; do not add extra pages. Type all information; use nothing smaller than 11pt. Respond to every section, and in the space provided. Completed applications include: a) the cover sheet, the project statement, c) the budget statement, d) the fourth page, and e) two letters of support ON OUR FORM, which may be submitted electronically to lettersofsupport@amphilsoc.org or forwarded with the proposal in sealed envelopes. Alert your referees that letters MUST follow our format and MUST NOT exceed one page. The application and both letters must be received by the deadline. Completed applications may be submitted as e-mail attachments to applications@amphilsoc.org or mailed to: Franklin Research Grants American Philosophical Society 104 South Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-3386 http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/franklin.htm ************************************************************************\ ***************************************************************** Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation Scope The American Philosophical Society awards a limited number of Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation for research in the several branches of clinical medicine, including internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery. The committee emphasizes patient-oriented research. Eligibility The fellowships are designed for qualified persons who have held an MD or MD/PhD degree for fewer than eight years. The fellowship is generally intended to be the first post-clinical fellowship; but each case will be decided on its merits. Preference is usually given to candidates who have not more than two years of post-doctoral training and research. Applicants, both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals, must expect to perform their research at an institution in the United States, under the supervision of a scientific advisor. Direct contact with patients is required. Nomination Candidates are to be nominated by their department chairman in a letter providing assurance that the nominee will work with the guidance of a scientific advisor of established reputation who has guaranteed adequate space, supplies, etc., for the Fellow. The advisor need not be a member of the department nominating the Fellow, nor need the activities of the Fellow be limited to the nominating department. As a general rule, no more than one fellowship will be awarded to a given institution in the same year of competition. Award and Duration Stipends for the fellowship are $50,000 for the first year and $50,000 for the second year. The term of the fellowship is one year, with renewal for one year if satisfactory progress is demonstrated. Requests for renewal are due on the first Friday of January. Payments are made on July 15 and January 15. The Society provides no funds for institutional overhead. The Society expects that essentially 100% of the Fellow's time will be devoted to research, and the fellowship will constitute salary support. With the cognizance of the committee, teaching or clinical service of a limited amount is permitted, and a small portion of the fellowship may be used for supplies. The committee reserves final decisions until it has a clear understanding of the Fellow's financial support for the project, whether in the form of additional salary granted by the institution at which the Fellow is located or from other fellowships. Deadline, Notification Applications for first-year fellowships are due no later than September 1 (the effective deadline in 2007 is Tuesday, September 4). A complete application includes all materials requested on the form, in the correct number of copies, AND the 3 confidential letters supporting the application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all materials reached the Society on time contacting Linda Musumeci, Research Administrator, at LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org or 215-440-3429. A written decision is mailed to candidates in January. http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/daland.htm ************************************************************************\ *************************************************************** The Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research Scope The Lewis and Clark Fund (initially supported by the Stanford Ascherman/Baruch Blumberg Fund for Basic Science, established by a benefaction from the late Stanford Ascherman, MD, of San Francisco) encourages exploratory field studies for the collection of specimens and data and to provide the imaginative stimulus that accompanies direct observation. Applications are invited from disciplines with a large dependence on field studies, such as archeology, anthropology, biology, ecology, geography, geology, linguistics, and paleontology, but grants will not be restricted to these fields. Graduate students and postdoctoral and junior scientists wishing to pursue projects in astrobiological field studies should consult the program description and forms for the Lewis and Clark Fund in Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology . Eligibility Grants will be available to doctoral students. Postdoctoral fellows, master's degree candidates, and undergraduates are not eligible. Applicants who have received Lewis and Clark Fund grants may reapply after an interval of two years. Applicants should ask their academic advisor to write one of the two letters of recommendation, specifying the student's qualifications to carry out the proposed work and the educational content of the trip. Budgets should be limited to travel and related expenses, including personal field equipment. The competition is open to U.S. residents wishing to carry out research anywhere in the world. Foreign applicants must either be based at a U.S. institution or plan to carry out their work in the United States. When appropriate, the applicant should provide assurances that safety measures will be taken for potentially hazardous projects. When necessary, the applicant and his or her supervisor should discuss the field training that will be provided and the provisions for experienced supervision. Awards Amounts will depend on travel costs, but will ordinarily be in the range of several hundred dollars up to about $5,000. Grants are payable to the individual applicant. Lewis and Clark Fund grants are taxable income, but the Society is not required to report payments. It is recommended that grant recipients discuss their reporting obligations with their tax advisors. Deadline February 15, 2008, with notification in May, for work in June 2008 and beyond. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all materials and letters of support have reached the Society; call 215-440-3429 or send an e-mail to LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org . Requirements Each Lewis and Clark Field Scholar will submit a brief report on his or her trip for archiving in the APS Library. Instructions will be provided with notification of an award. How to Apply Retrieve the 4-page application form below. Questions concerning the eligibility of a project, applicant, or use of funds should be sent to Linda Musumeci, Research Administrator of the APS, at LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org . Maintain the specified 4-page format; do not add extra pages. Use nothing smaller than 11 pt, and respond to every section in the space provided. The completed application should be submitted as an e-mail attachment to applications@amphilsoc.org . Download the referee letter below, forward it to your letter writers, notify them of the deadline, and instruct them to send the completed form to lettersofsupport@amphilsoc.org ; confirm with them that the letters have been sent in time. http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/lewisandclark.htm See www.educationUSA.state.gov for more information. USEF-Nepal is located in Gyaneswor, Kathmandu. Phone number: (+977-1) 4414-598 Website: www.fulbrightnepal.org.np Office hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamatkaribaba 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Scholarship Announcements-40 I. Scholarships and Fellowships - Doctorate: Amelia Earhart Fellowship Awards for Women - Doctorate: Associated Western Universities, Inc. (AWU) - Graduate Research Fellowships - Post doctorate: Truman Library Institute - Awards for Advanced Scholars - Post doctorate: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - Fellowship in Washington, D.C. - Professional: Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) for Print Journalists - Grants for Community Service: Disney Minnie Grants - 2007 2nd Round **************************************************** I. Scholarships and Fellowships Doctorate: Amelia Earhart Fellowship Awards for Women Sponsored by Zonta International Foundation Program Description: Annual award to help support women graduate students in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. Areas of Study: Aerospace science and engineering. Average Award Amount: $6,000 for up to two years. Award Duration: one academic year Award Deadline: 15 November 2007 Eligibility Requirements: No citizenship requirements. By the time the fellowship grant is awarded, have completed one year of aerospace-related graduate studies at a well-recognized institution of higher education. See Web site for eligibility details. Further Information: > Contact: Zonta International Foundation 557 W. Randolph, Street Chicago, IL 60661-2206 Phone #: (312) 930-5848 E-Mail: zontafdtn@zonta.org > ************************************************************************\ **** ******************* Doctorate: Associated Western Universities, Inc. (AWU) - Graduate Research Fellowships at National Laboratories and Cooperating Facilities Program Description: AWU awards Graduate Fellowships to qualified master's and doctoral degree candidates in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. These fellowships provide the opportunity to conduct thesis or dissertation research or explore research and technology career options or gain practical training at a sponsoring facility. Areas of Study: natural sciences Levels of Study: doctoral candidates at dissertation research stage Open to Students from: non U.S. citizens Average Award Amount: A fellowship award may include a stipend of at least $1,300 per month, tuition assistance, and an allowance for travel. Sponsors may augment the award and provide additional allowances for fellowships at the facility or on campus. Stipend and tenure will vary depending on institution and fellowship. Award Coverage: stipend, tuiton assistance, allowance for travel Award Deadline: rolling Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to master's and doctoral degree candidates enrolled in an accredited graduate program. Institutional affiliation and citizenship restrictions may apply for some awards or facilities. Further Information: www.awu.org > Applications may be submitted at any time to the above website. Completed applications received by February 1st will receive full consideration for summer fellowships. Contact: 4190 South Highland Drive Suite 211 Salt Lake City UT 84124-6000 United States Phone #: (801) 273-8911 Fax #: (801) 277-5632 E-Mail: info@awu.org > ************************************************************************\ **** ******************* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamatkaribaba 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Post doctorate: Truman Library Institute - Awards for Advanced Scholars Independence, Missouri Program Description: Grants of up to $2,500 are awarded biannually and are intended to enable graduate students, post-doctoral scholars and other researchers to come to the Harry S. Truman Library for one to three weeks to use its collections. Awards are to offset expenses incurred for this purpose only. Open to students of any nationality. Average Award Amount: Research Grants: $2,500 maximum. The Senior Scholar's stipend is based on a proposed budget (Up to $30,000.) Award Duration: Summer or other short-term. Award Deadline: Research Grant applications are due on April 1 and October 1. Senior Scholar applications are due by December 15. Eligibility Requirements: Research grants are intended to enable post-doctoral scholars to use the collections at the Harry S. Truman Library for one to three weeks. Preference will be given to projects that have application to enduring public policy and foreign policy issues. The Senior Scholar's Award is made to post-doctoral scholars engaged in work on some aspect of the life and career of Harry S. Truman. Further Information: > Contact: Committee on Research, Scholarship, and Academic Relations Harry S. Truman Library Institute 500 West U.S. Highway 24 Independence MO 64050-1798 United States Phone #: (816) 833-0425 Fax #: (816)833-2715 E-Mail: Library@Truman.Nara.Gov ************************************************************************\ **** ******************* Post doctorate: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowship in Washington, D.C. Stipends from $26,000 - $85,000 Program Description: The Center awards 20-25 academic year residential fellowships to individuals from any country with outstanding project proposals on national and/or international issues. Topics and scholarship should relate to key public issues of contemporary importance. Fellows are provided stipends (which include round trip travel), private offices, access to the Library of Congress, Windows-based personal computers, and research assistants. Stipends should approximate Fellow´s regular salary. Eligiblity requirements: Very good command of English, a doctorate degree or have equivalent professional experience, next to dissertation a book or a monograph already written Application Deadline: October 1, 2007 Further Information: > Contact: Kim Conner, Fellowship Specialist, Scholar Selection and Services Office E-Mail: kim.conner@wilsoncenter.org > Phone #: 1-202-691-4214 ************************************************************************\ **** ******************* Professional: Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) for Print Journalists Program Description >From now until August 15, 2007, the Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) is accepting applications from print journalists for the 2008 program. Successful candidates will report for American news organizations from March-August, 2008. Since 1984, AFPF has provided training opportunities to approximately ten journalists annually. It is hoped that through such training, Fellows will learn practices, standards and values of U.S. journalism which they can adapt, share and apply in their own countries. In addition to the general fellowships, AFPF offers specialized fellowships by topic and region, including business, education, health, investigations, religion, as well as the Daniel Pearl Fellowships which are offered to journalists who come from areas that Daniel Pearl covered as a journalist - South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Those receiving specialized fellowships partake in activities related to their interests. For the Daniel Pearl Fellowships, those activities are in line with the mission of the Daniel Pearl Foundation - to encourage dialogue among people of different cultures, reduce cultural and religious hatred and create a platform for responsible and creative journalism. Eligibility Requirements Applicants for all fellowships must meet the following minimum criteria: · Current full-time employment as a journalist for the news or editorial department of independent newspapers, wire services, online publications, or magazines of general public interest in a developing country; · At least three years of professional experience as a journalist in the print or online media; · Citizenship of a developing country; · Early to mid-career status and between 25 and 35 years old; · A demonstrated personal commitment to a career in journalism in a developing country; · Ability and desire to share what is learned on the fellowship with journalists at home; · Endorsement from the management of the home publication; · An excellent command of written and spoken English. Further information and downloadable application materials: > Contact: Susan Albrecht Executive Director Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships 1100 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 1310 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-429-3740 Fax: 202-466-4344 Email: info@pressfellowships.org > Website: www.pressfellowships.org > ************************************************************************\ **** ******************* Grants for Community Service: Disney Minnie Grants - 2007 2nd Round (For US and overseas applicants) Program Description: The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are pleased to announce grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects. These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Eligibility Requirements: Teachers, older youth (15-25), youth-leaders, and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, provided that they that engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the service. Service can take place between October 1 and November 26, 2007. Projects can address themes such as the environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy, or any issue that youth identify as a community need. Applications are welcome from all countries, though applications will only be accepted in English. Applicants from China, India, and Russia are especially encouraged to apply. Past Disney Minnie Grantees are also eligible to apply. Application Deadline: August 30, 2007 Further Information: ault ault> .aspx> Be sure to download the correct application and review all application materials before submitting. Email: MinnieGrant@ysa.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamatkaribaba 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 See www.educationUSA.state.gov for more information. USEF-Nepal is located in Gyaneswor, Kathmandu. Phone number: (+977-1) 4414-598 Website: www.fulbrightnepal.org.np Office hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamatkaribaba 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Scholarship Announcements-39 I. Scholarships and Fellowships - Undergraduate and Graduate: American Foundation for the Blind, Inc. (AFB) Scholarships for Legally Blind Students - Graduate: American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships - Doctorate: American Philosophical Society Library Resident Research Fellowships - Doctorate: IBM PhD Fellowships - Post doctorate and Professional: Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Visiting Senior Fellowships - Professional: International Human Rights Internship Program (IHRIP) Grants ***************************************************** I. Scholarships and Fellowships Undergraduate and Graduate: American Foundation for the Blind, Inc. (AFB) Scholarships for Legally Blind Students Program Description: The American Foundation for the Blind awards a number of different grants to aid legally blind students in their graduate work. Each AFB scholarship has specific criteria: 1. DELTA GAMMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Delta Gamma Foundation Florence Margaret Harvey Memorial Scholarship provides one (1) scholarship of $1,000 to an undergraduate or graduate student who has exhibited academic excellence, and is studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired. 2. FERDINAND TORRES SCHOLARSHIP The Ferdinand Torres Scholarship provides one (1) scholarship of $1,500 to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who presents evidence of economic need. To be eligible the applicant must reside in the United States, but need not be a citizen of the United States. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the New York City metropolitan area and new immigrants to the United States. In addition to the general requirements, applicants must submit: proof of acceptance in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate program; evidence of economic need; proof of residence in the United States (e.g., telephone bill, lease, utility bill); for new immigrants, a description of country of origin and reason for coming to the U.S. 3. KAREN D. CARSEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship provides one (1) scholarship of $500 to a full-time graduate student who presents evidence of economic need. In addition to the general requirements, applicants must submit: proof of acceptance in an accredited full-time graduate program; evidence of economic need. 4. PAUL W. RUCKES SCHOLARSHIP The Paul W. Ruckes Scholarship provides one (1) scholarship of $1,000 to an undergraduate or graduate student studying in the field of engineering or in computer, physical, or life sciences. 5. R. L. GILLETTE SCHOLARSHIP The R. L. Gillette Scholarship offers two (2) scholarships of $1,000 each to women who are enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program in literature or music. In addition to the general requirements, applicants must submit: a performance tape not to exceed 30 minutes, or a creative writing sample. 6. RUDOLPH DILLMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award not open to previous recipients. It provides four (4) scholarships of $2,500 each to undergraduate or graduate students who are studying in the field of rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired. One of these grants is specifically for a student who meets all requirements and submits evidence of economic need. Further information: www.afb.org/scholarships.asp Information for the 2008 scholarships will be available in December 2007. For additional information contact: AFB Information Center Telephone: (212) 502-7661 Toll Free: (800) 232-5463 Fax: (212) 502-7771 E-mail: afbinfo@afb.net ********************************************************************** ****** ******************* Graduate: American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships Program Description: Up to fifty-two fellowships are available to support advanced study and training at approved U.S. institutions by women of outstanding ability who are citizens of countries other than the United States. Average Award Amount: The amount of the award is $20,000 for doctoral students, and $18,000 for master's students. Number of Awards: 52 Award Duration: The fellowship runs from July 1 to June 30th. Award Deadline: The application deadline is December 15. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. There are no restrictions as to the age of the applicant or the field of study. Upon return to their own countries, fellowship recipients are expected to provide effective leadership in their fields. Applicants must possess an academic degree equivalent to the bachelor's degree in the United States and must have a plan of study or research which will advance the applicant's professional competence upon returning to her home country. Applicants who are not native English speakers and are not presently enrolled in a U.S. university must demonstrate English proficiency by a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Further information: www.aauw.org Contact: 2201 Dodge Street, Department 148 Iowa City IA 52243-4030 United States Phone #: (319)337-1716 ext.98 Fax #: (319) 337-1204 E-Mail: info@aauw.org Applications may be obtained by writing to the above address or from the program website. Women not residing in the United States may obtain an application from the Cultural Affairs Officer at the American Embassy in most countries or the Association of University Women in their own countries ********************************************************************** ****** ******************* Doctorate: American Philosophical Society Library Resident Research Fellowships Program Description: The Library Resident Research fellowships support research in the Society 's collections. Areas of Study: humanities or social sciences Levels of Study: doctoral candidates at dissertation research stage Average Award Amount: $2,000 per month Award Duration: summer or other short-term Award Deadline: March Eligibility Requirements The fellowships, funded by a number of generous benefactors, are open to both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who are holders of the Ph.D. or the equivalent, Ph.D. candidates who have passed their preliminary examinations, and independent scholars. Applicants in any relevent field of scholarship may apply. Candidates who live 75 or more miles from Philadelphia will receive some preference. Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Further information: www.amphilsoc.org Contact: Joseph-James Ahern 105 South 5th Street Philadelphia PA 19106-3386 United States Phone #: (215) 440-3400 Fax #: (215) 440-3423 E-Mail: jjahern@amphilsoc.org ********************************************************************** ****** ******************* Doctorate: IBM PhD Fellowships Program Description: Annual program to help enlarge the pool of talented Ph.D.s in areas of importance to IBM. Intended for students wishing to pursue a career in research. Open to students of any nationality. Areas of Study: computer science and engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering , physical sciences (including chemistry, material sciences, and physics), mathematical sciences (including optimization), business sciences (including financial services, communication, and learning/knowledge ), and service sciences, management, and engineering Levels of Study: applicants must be enrolled full-time in a college or university Ph.D. program, and they should have completed at least one year of study in their doctoral program at the time of their nomination Award Types: fellowship-internship Average Award Amount: $17,500 Award Coverage: tuition and fees, plus a stipend Award Duration: one nine-month academic year Eligibility Requirements There are no citizenship requirements. Students must be nominated by a faculty member and should have completed at least one year of graduate study. IBM encourages nominations of women and minorities. Non-U.S. Citizens who wish to participate in an internship in the U.S. must obtain work authorization under the specifics of their particular visa. Students are expected to intern (with pay) at an IBM research or development laboratories. Awards are renewable for up to three years contingent on continued progress and achievement. Further information: Website: 304.ibm.com/jct09002c/university/scholars/ur/awards/fellowship/> E-Mail: phdfellow@us.ibm.com ********************************************************************** ****** ******************* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamatkaribaba 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Post doctorate and Professional: National Gallery of Art - Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Visiting Senior Fellowships Program Description: The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts announces its program for Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowships. Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center throughout the fellowship period. Lectures, colloquia, and informal discussions complement the fellowship program. Visiting senior fellows are provided with studies. They have access to the notable resources represented by the collections, the library, and the photographic archives of the National Gallery, as well as to the Library of Congress and other specialized research libraries and collections in the Washington area. Areas of Study: painting, sculpture, architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, prints and drawings, film, photography, decorative arts, industrial design, and other arts of any geographical area and of any period. Eligible disciplines are also ones that examine artifacts or have implications for the analysis and criticism of the physical form. Open to Students from: all coutries Average Award Amount: $6,000 - $8,000, depending on relocation requirements. See Web site for full details. Number of Awards: up to 12 Award Coverage: round-trip travel and local expenses Award Duration: up to 60 days Award Deadline: varies Eligibility Requirements Fellowships are intended for those who have held the Ph.D. for five years or more or who possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment at the time of application. Fellowships are awarded without regard to the age or nationality of applicants. Fellowships are for full time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington throughout their fellowship period. Further information: Contact: Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts National Gallery of Art 2000B South Club Drive Landover, Maryland 20785 Phone #: (202) 842-6482 Fax #: (202) 789-3026 E-Mail: advstudy@nga.gov ********************************************************************** ****** ******************* Professional: International Human Rights Internship Program (IHRIP) Grants 2007-2008 Program Description: The International Human Rights Internship Program's (IHRIP) mission and work are based on the belief that human rights activists have knowledge and skills, as a result of their day-to-day work, that are important to the success not only of their own work, but the work of other activists and organizations, whether in their own or in other countries and regions. The human rights movement--in specific countries and regions as well as internationally--is strengthened through the exchange of this knowledge, experience and expertise. In line with this conviction, IHRIP makes grants available to human rights organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean, East and Central Europe and CIS countries to enable their staff to undertake professional development exchange projects. A project can be: A professional attachment, through which a staff member from an organization in one country serves as a temporary staff member of a host organization in another country, acquiring on-the-job training in a specific area of work or skill. An on-site training, in which an individual from one country who has particular experience and expertise in a specific area of work provides training to the staff of an organization in another country. A study tour, through which a staff member from an organization learns more about a specific area of work or about a particular strategy or approach to work by visiting and consulting with two or more human rights or human rights-related institutions in one or more other countries. N.B. IHRIP gives low priority to support for attendance at courses or workshops. Proposals for such support will be considered only in cases where the desired training is narrow in focus and fulfills a clearly defined institutional need. Deadline for applications: August 31, 2007; December 31, 2007 Award Amount: A grant covers the travel of the staff member or trainer as well as a basic living stipend and health insurance for the staff member (or trainer). Grants vary depending on the location and length of the project, and typically range from $1,000-10,000. Further Information: www.iie.org/ihrip Contact: Cristina Jiménez 1400 K. St. NW Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005-7835, United States Phone: (202) 326-7725 Fax: (202) 326-7763 If you would like an application form be sent to you, please contact IHRIP via email at ihrip@iie.org ***************************************************** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - www.educationUSA.state.gov for more information. USEF-Nepal is located in Gyaneswor, Kathmandu. Phone number: (+977-1) 4414-598 Website: www.fulbrightnepal.org.np Office hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamatkaribaba 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2007 Scholarship Announcements-43 Posted by: "usef_nepal" usef_nepal@yahoo.com usef_nepal Mon Aug 6, 2007 10:35 pm (PST) EducationUSA Weekly Update #43 Scholarships and Fellowships - Undergraduate: Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida - Undergraduate: Adelphi University, Garden City, New York - Graduate, Pre Doctorate, Post Doctorate: Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program - Graduate, Post Doctorate: AAAS - Mass Media Science&Engineering Fellows Program - Post Doctorate: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Postdoctoral Fellowships I. Scholarships and Fellowships Undergraduate: Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida Region: Southeast Institution: Private Program Description Barry University offers superb opportunities for study, networking, community service, and professional growth. It is a coeducational Catholic international university with almost 10,000 students that is focused on quality academics, hands-on experience, and success. Barry offers more than 60 traditional undergraduate programs, accelerated bachelor's programs designed specifically for working adults, and more than 50 graduate programs (many of these with evening/weekend classes). The Barry community is diverse, giving all members opportunity to learn about various cultures and perspectives. Students are drawn from 49 states and 80 countries. Award Types: Merit scholarships Average Award Amount: $11,000 Number of International Students receiving Financial Support: 144 Award Duration: Typically 4 years Application Deadline: Rolling admission Further information: www.barry.edu Academic scholarships are available to International Students who qualify. If necessary, private credit-based student loans are available to International Students who have a credit worthy co- signer that is a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Short-term tuition payment plans are also available. Contact Richard Wilkinson Associate Director of International Admissions rwilkinson@mail.barry.edu 001(305) 899-3100 ********************************************************************* ************************** Undergraduate: Adelphi University, Garden City, New York Region: Northeast Institution: Private Program Description Adelphi University enrolls 8,000 students from diverse backgrounds, including students from 40 states and over 200 international students from 64 countries. Adelphi is recognized for over a century of innovation in liberal arts and professional studies. The University features outstanding programs in fine and performing arts, sciences, and communications, an Honors College, and premier programs for students with learning disabilities. The pastoral and beautiful 75-acre campus in historic Garden City, New York is conveniently located 45 minutes from New York City. The University also has centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and the Hudson Valley. Eligibility Requirements · All applicants must provide complete documentation of all certificates, degrees, titles, or diplomas earned, as well as grades or mark sheets from all academic institutions attended. · The SAT or ACT is waived for international undergraduate applicants unless their native language is English. · All international student applicants must provide official English language test scores (TOEFL). (Recommended minimum scores: Paper-based- 550; Computer-based- 213; iBT/Interactive- 80). · All international applicants must 1) complete and return the Affadavit of Support and 2) submit documents showing proof of sufficient financial resources before the I-20 can be issued (for F- 1 visas). Undergraduate international students are eligible for merit, talent, and athletic scholarships. These scholarships range from $6,000 to full tuition for freshman applicants. To qualify for a merit based award, students must have scored at least a 600 TOEFL (250 computer score, 100 Internet score) or 1050 combined on the critical reading and verbal sections of the new SAT, and have superior academic marks. Transfer applicants are eligible for scholarships in the range of $4,000-$9,000. To be eligible for full-time transfer scholarships, applicants must meet the TOEFL requirements listed above (unless they are transferring from an institution in a country with English as its native language) in addition to superior academic marks. Portfolio reviews and auditions are required for students interested in talent awards. All undergraduate applicants are reviewed for scholarship recommendation once a complete application is submitted. There is no separate scholarship application. Award Types: Merit scholarships Average Award Amount: $11,300-$14,400 Number of International Students receiving Financial Support: 127 Award Duration: Typically 4 years Application Deadline: Rolling admission Further information: http://admissions.adelphi.edu/international/ ********************************************************************* ************************** Graduate, Pre Doctorate, Post Doctorate: Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program Program Description: Three award programs are offered for research in residence at the museums, research institutes, and offices of the Smithsonian Institution. Open to postdoctoral scholars, predoctoral students conducting dissertation research, and graduate students conducting individual research. Areas of Study: Humanities. Life Sciences. Physical Sciences. Social Sciences. School of Arts and Architecture. School of Public Health. Specific fields fellowships are available for: Animal behavior, ecology, and environmental science, including an emphasis on the tropics. Anthropology, archaeology, astrophysics and astronomy. Earth sciences and paleobiology. Evolutionary and systematic biology. History of science and technology. History of art, especially American contemporary. African and Asian art, twentieth- century. American crafts, and decorative arts. Social and cultural history of the United States. Folklife. Level of Study: Prospective/Current Graduate Student. Working on Doctoral Dissertation. Postdoctoral Scholar Eligibility Requirements Postdoctoral: PhD awarded within the last 7 years. Predoctoral: PhD course work completed. Graduate: at least one semester of graduate study completed. NOTE: "Smithsonian Opportunities" book, describing programs offered, is available for viewing in 1252 Murphy Hall Open to Students from: any country Award Types:Fellowship/Grant Average Award Amount: Postdoctoral stipends valued at $35,000 annual and predoctoral stipends valued at $20,000 annual, are for periods of 3 to 12 months. Graduate stipends are $4,500 for a 10 week period. Further Information: http://www.si.edu/ofg/ Contact: Office of Fellowships Smithsonian Institution PO BOX 37012 MRC 902 750 9th Street, NW, Suite 9300 Washington , DC 20013-7012 Phone #: (202) 275-0655 E-Mail: siofg@si.edu ********************************************************************* ************************** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites