[UK] Informatics International Master’s Scholarships 2011 at University of Edinburgh

The School of Informatics will offer up to 10 Master’s scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic session. Each will have a value of £1,000 and will be tenable for one academic year.

Eligibility

The scholarships will be awarded to international (non-EU) students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an eligible postgraduate Master’s programme.

The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.

In addition to the above academic qualifications, the selection panel will also take into account the financial circumstances of applicants to ensure that as far as possible a student’s financial situation does not impede a university education. The scholarships will be awarded to international (non-EU) students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an eligible postgraduate Master’s programme.

 

Eligible programmes include:

• MSc in Artificial Intelligence
• MSc in Cognitive Science
• MSc in Computer Science
• MSc in Informatics

Applying

Completed application forms must be received by Scholarships and Student Funding Services no later than 1 April 2011.

Eligible applicants should complete an online application form.

Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

• Postgraduate Master’s Scholarship Online Application: https://www.docs.sasg.ed.ac.uk/Scholarships/forms/pg/online.cfm

Notification
A Selection Committee will meet in late May 2011 to select the scholarship holders.
The winners of the scholarships will be announced in late May 2011.

Application Deadline : April 1, 2011

Web Link

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/international/science-engineering/infomatics

[Australia] Masters Scholarships in Hydrogeochemistry at The University of Sydney

A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with a good honours degree in science, agriculture or land and water science to undertake research studies leading to a Masters in Hydrogeochemistry. The project is to investigate groundwater quality to identify the residence time and origins and mixing of the groundwaters in the South West Sydney area in relation to dryland salinity. This project is funded by the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water.

 

Eligibility:
Applicants should have a demonstrated strong research experience preferably with an understanding of groundwater and groundwater chemistry. A valid drivers licence for Australia is a requirement for the position given the fieldwork involved.

Amount awarded:
The scholarship is valued at $22,860 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to two years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Application guide:
Further information can be obtained from Dr. Willem Vervoort, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources C81, The University of Sydney NSW 2006 (Phone: 02 8627 1054; Fax: 02 8627 1099 E-mail: willem.vervoort[at]sydney.edu.au). Applications should be sent direct to Dr. Willem Vervoort at the above address and should include a curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees.

Closing date: 28 February 2011

Source:

http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/scholarships/730

[Thailand] Master and PhD Scholarship in Human Resource and Organization Development (International Program)

1. General Information
Name of University – National Institute of Development Administration, THAILAND

Name of School – Graduate School of Human Resource Development

Program Title – Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource and Organization Development (International Program)

Contact in formation –  Dr. Chiraprapha Akaraborworn, Program Director  Tel/Fax : (662) 3780016 Email : Interhrod@gmail.com

 

2. Types of Scholarship
Type 1
– 3 year scholarship (under condition)
–  tuition and fees exemption
– monthly stipend of 10,000 Baht
Type 2
– 3 year scholarship (under condition)
–  tuition and fees exemption
Type 3
– 3 year scholarship (under condition)
– partial tuition and fees exemption

3. Course Requirement

Ph.D. Program – An applicant earned a Master’s degree from a university or institution accredited by the Commission on Higher
Education.
Ms. Program – An applicant has a Bachelor’s degree with a
minimum GPA of 3.25 from a university or institution accredited by the Commission on Higher Education.
***All applicants must submit a test score from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International except for English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams
***Applicants who either come from English speaking nations or graduated from undergraduate program which used English as the medium of instruction.

***The minimum required TOEFL score is 550 for the paper-and pencil test, or 213 for the computer
based test,  or 79 for the internet based – test,  and  the
minimum score required for IELTS is 6.5 points.

3.  Course Information
Course list  Course list offered by the International Doctoral
Program in Human Resource and Organization Development is available online at  http://www.hrd.nida.ac.th/interhrd/index.html
***Language of instruction in  English all courses

4.  Accommodation
Available both on-campus & off-campus housing
– On-campus apartment housing
-One bed room = 3,000 – 4,000 bath/month
(33 baht = 1 USD) *On-campus apartment are limited.

– Off-campus apartment
-One-bed room = 2,500 – 3,500 bath/month
Off-campus housing

***Staff at the international program office will assist
assistance international students in finding suitable off –
campus housing.
Earliest booking is highly recommended.

5. Estimated Expense (in local currency)
-International students are required to have health insurance that covers the medical expense in Thailand
(Health insurance fee = approximately
6,000 Baht / year or 500 Baht / month)
Food  5,000 – 6,000 Baht/month (estimated)
-Public Transportation  1,000 – 2,000 Baht/month (estimated)

Application Deadline : 22 April 2011

Web Link

http://www.hrd.nida.ac.th/interhrd/index.html