Microsoft Scholarship Programme at College or Universities in USA, Canada, or Mexico

Bachelor Scholarship in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics at College or Universities in USA, Canada, or Mexico 2012

Study Subject(s):Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics
Course Level:Bachelor
Scholarship Provider: Microsoft
Scholarship can be taken at:United States, Canada, or Mexico

Eligibility:
To be eligible, you must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application. Plus, we’ll need to see that you’re making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics—and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science. Because the scholarship is merit based, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0. For more detailed information regarding eligibility, please read our FAQ.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: A Microsoft scholarship provides a leg up so you can pursue undergraduate studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. You’ll join a community of scholarship recipients from the United States, Canada and Mexico who share your passion for technology and academic excellence. It all adds up to achieving your primary goal making a real difference in the software industry. Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women’s Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: January 16, 2012

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Scholarship for Master’s and PhD Students in Biology at McGill University, Canada

McGill University funded International scholarships for Master’s and PhD students in the Department of  Biology,Canada
Study Subject(s):Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation, Evolution, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology, Neurobiology, Plant Biology and Bioinformatics.
Course Level:Master’s and PhD
Scholarship Provider: McGill University,Canada
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Eligibility:
-Applicants must have a B.Sc. in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study with an overall Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0/4.0 or a CGPA of 3.2/4.0 for the last 2 fulltime academic years of study •
-Applicants should also have adequate background knowledge in cell and molecular biology (or biochemistry), organismal biology, ecology, developmental biology and statistics •
-Students are admitted into the program on a full-time basis only
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Department offers graduate training in many areas of biology with particular strengths in Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation, Evolution, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology, Neurobiology, Plant Biology and Bioinformatics. Graduate programs leading to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees are offered. The emphasis in both programs is on development of the intellectual and technical skills necessary for independent research. The main component of both degrees is a thesis embodying the results of original research. Scholarships are limited, and are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Such awards benefit both students and supervisors (who can thereby allocate more money for research expenses), therefore prospective and current McGill graduate students are expected to apply for all scholarships for which they are eligible. Prospective students should note that separate applications must be made for graduate school admission and scholarship support. Possession of a scholarship increases the probability of acceptance. Many scholarships require Canadian citizenship or Landed Immigrant status. Applications received by February 1st will be automatically considered for a number of McGill-administered fellowships.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline:
-International students: • January 15th for September registration • August 15th for January registration
-Canadian residents and citizens: • March 15th for September registration • October 15th for January registration
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BioQuip Scholarship for Undergraduates 2011

Scholarship for Undergraduates to Study Entomology at Universities of United States, Mexico or Canada offered by BioQuip product
Study Subject(s):Entomology
Course Level:Undergraduates
Scholarship Provider: BioQuip Products
Scholarship can be taken at: USA and Mexico or Canada
Eligibility:
-Applicants must have been enrolled as an undergraduate student in entomology at a college or university in the United States, Mexico or Canada in the fall prior to the application deadline;
-if the college or university the student is attending does not offer a degree in entomology, the student must be preparing for a career as an entomologist through his/her studies.
-The student must also have accumulated a minimum of 90 college credit hours by September 1 following the application deadline, and either completed two junior-level entomology courses or have a research project in entomology. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: Each year, BioQuip Products, a major supplier of entomology equipment, sponsors a $2,000 undergraduate scholarship to assist students in the upcoming academic year to achieve their goal of obtaining a degree in entomology or pursuing a career as an entomologist. This Entomological Foundation scholarship is designed to encourage student interest in entomology. The award is presented at the ESA Annual Meeting. The $2,000 is given to the student in two payments: $1,000 is presented to the student during the year the award is given and $1,000 the following spring/summer. Only the following file formats will be accepted: PDF (Adobe Portable Document Format), RTF (Rich Text Format), TIF graphic files, or JPG graphic files. Files created on either PC or MAC platforms will be accepted. Please make sure scanned images can be clearly read on a computer screen. Font size for text may not be smaller than 10 point. A nomination package may contain no more than 6 separate files, and the size of each file must not exceed 3 MB.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 1 2011
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University of Victoria Graduate Student Fellowships 2012-2013, Canada

Fellowship to University of Victoria graduate students for promoting the interdisciplinary study.
Study Subject: Culture,Ethics, Health, Law, Environment, Technology, Government and Public policy, Human conflict, Art, Literature, Media, Philosophy ,Natural sciences etc.
Employer: The Centre for Studies in Religion and Society
Level: Graduate, PhD
Scholarship Description: The centre welcomes applications for projects that meet its mandate of promoting the interdisciplinary study of religion in relation to any and all aspects of society and culture, both contemporary and historical. Topics may include, but are not limited to, examinations of religious themes within the areas of ethics, health, environment, technology, public policy, human conflict, art, literature, the media, and social currents and debates within philosophy and/or the natural sciences. Applications from all disciplinary backgrounds are welcome.
The value will be $5,000 per fellowship, plus office space at the CSRS.
Eligibility Criteria:
The fellowships are open to all University of Victoria graduate students in the process of writing either an MA thesis or major research paper, or a PhD dissertation, on issues related to the centre’s research mandate. Students who have received a previous CSRS award at the MA level may not reapply until they are registered in a PhD program. PhD students can receive a CSRS award only once.


Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 February, 2012


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Whipper Billy Watson Education Bursary for Students with Physical Disabilities, Canada

bursaries for assisting  students with physical disabilities in full-time study at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Techology
Study Subject: Arts, Technology
Employer: Canadian Airlines International
Level: Community College
Scholarship Description: Bursaries are granted each year to one male and one female applicant who demonstrate potential for studies at the Community collge levell. Each successful applicant receives a $2,000.00 bursary.
Applicants must:
be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and intend to register in September 2011 in the first year of a COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY as a full-time student;
have a physical disability which severely restricts their physical activities;
have a demonstrated commitment to academic study;
have demonstrated leadership and community service; and
have demonstrated participation in extra-curricular activities.
A committee will meet in June 2011 to select the successful applicant. All applicants will be informed of the committee’s decision.It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all documents are forwarded to the Bloorview School Authority The Bloorview School Authority is not responsible for lost or incomplete applications. Applications with incomplete supporting documentation can not be considered. Do not send originals.


Scholarship Application Deadline: April 29, 2011


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Research Grants in Health and Life Sciences in University of Toronto, Canada

2011-Research Grants in the field of Health and Life Sciences in University of Toronto in Canada
Study Subject:Health and Life Sciences
Employer: American Association of Endodontist
Level:Research Grants
Scholarship Description:Research grants are awarded twice a year. Grants are reviewed and evaluated by the AAE Research and Scientific Affairs Committee. Grant recipients are notified after Annual Session for the spring cycle and after the Foundation Board of Trustees Interim Meeting for the fall cycle. Per review cycle, the highest scoring student and nonstudent research proposals receive special recognition and an additional $500 award.


Scholarship Application Deadline:Aug 15, 2011


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Graduate Scholarships in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, University of Calgary, Canada

Graduate student positions in theoretical and computational chemistry. Univ. of Calgary Canada

Up to 4 graduate student positions in theoretical and computational chemistry will become available in my group by May 2011, September 2011 or January 2012. The successful applicants will be involved with the development of new computational methods or applications of state-of-the-art computational methodology to problems of chemical interest. Application deadlines are 4 months prior to admission . The applicant should have a solid background in (Physical) Chemistry, and a strong interest in Theoretical/Computational Chemistry as well as an average GPA corresponding to 3.3/4.0 (80 %) or more in the North American system.

Students will receive financial assistance throughout the course of their studies (4-5 years) in terms of scholarships or teaching assistance ships. The student will normally spend from 12 months to 18 months finishing the course requirements (4 half courses + a general examination in the students field of specialization. The remaining part of the program is devoted to the students research work. The student will be allocated an interim supervisor and should chose his/her permanent supervisor within 8 months after arriving in Calgary.

The course requirements for students with the equivalent of a Masters degree might be reduced to two courses. We do not have entrance examinations. The students are admitted based on their letters of reference, academic records, and recommendations from a panel of faculty members in the applicants field of specialization. Foreign students with English as a second language must pass the TOEFL test with a score of 580. All foreign students will be covered by an inexpensive medical insurance. Students will be fully supported by teaching assistance ships and scholarships for a total of $24,000 CDN. The tuition fee is covered by research grants in my group .

Visit http://www.cobalt.chem.ucalgary.ca/group/master.html

Talisman Vietnam Postgraduate Scholarship for International Students, Canada

Scholarship for International Students at university  of Alberta, Canada in fields related to petroluem
Study Subject: Petroleum Geosciences,Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Energy and Environment
Employer: Talisman Energy, University of Alberta
Level: Masters
Scholarship Description: With the objectives of contribution to enhancing quality of the local workforce in oil and gas industry of Vietnam, Talisman Vietnam Limited (TVL) is pleased to sponsor two full postgraduate scholarships for fall enrolment of academic year 2011 for Vietnamese professionals wishing to undertake a Master’s degree in petroleum related fields at the University of Alberta (U of A), Canada.
The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for postgraduate study at the U of A for young professionals in early or mid-career, who demonstrate both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion-formers in Vietnam.
Each scholarship provides tuition fee at the U of A, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) for maximum two years and return air travel to Vietnam (the return flight must be taken within three weeks of completion of the program of study).
3. Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must:
• display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
• meet minimum English language standards – IELTS band score 6.5 (with not less than 5.0 in any skill) or paper based TOEFL minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based).
• If you apply for MBA degree, in addition to the English Language skills evidence above, you need to provide either GMAT score minimum 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based) with at least 20 on each of the individual skill area or GRE 1100 total (verbal 450 and quantitative 650)
and will normally be expected to:
• have a good academic record. Only candidates with an “excellent” (gioi or xuat sac – 8.0+) or “good” (kha – 7.5+) first degree will be considered.
• not already have received or be currently receiving financial benefit from a previous Government-Funded Scholarship;
• not already had the chance of studying in Canada or another developed country;
• not already been awarded a university doctorate from another academic institution;
• Industry experience would be a plus


Scholasrhip Application Deadline: 30 April 2011


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2011-2012 Ted Rogers School of Management Graduate Entrance Awards, Canada

Funding program for Pursuing Master’s studies at Ted Rogers School of Management, Canada

Study Subject: Business Administration, Management of Technology and Innovation, Management Science (MMSc) in the Management of Technology and Innovation
Employer: Ryerson University
Level: Masters
Scholarship Description: The Ted Rogers School of Management Graduate Entrance Awards are available to MBA and MMSc applicants who have applied to full-time graduate studies at the Ted Rogers School of Management for the fall of 201????. The criteria for the awards are based on demonstrated excellent academic achievement, extracurricular involvement in the community, work experience and unmet need. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, landed immigrants or protected persons who have been issued a Protected Persons Status Document (PPSD).
Highlights $20,000 each 10 awards available annually.

Who Can Apply?

Full-time national candidates who are Canadian citizens, landed immigrants or protected persons who have been issued a Protected Persons Status Document (PPSD) and have applied to one of the following programs: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) MBA in the Management of Technology and Innovation Master of Management Science (MMSc) in the Management of Technology an Innovation


Scholarship Application Deadline: March 18, 2011 , May 13, 2011
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Master & PhD Scholarships, University of Manitoba, Canada

Beginning with the 2007/2008 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who:

(1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master’s program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master’s degree at the University of Manitoba;

(2) are paying the international student tuition fee;

(3) have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two completed years of study;

(4) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students.

(5) are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition

The value of the scholarship is $4,000. Scholarships will be offered until available funds are exhausted. Funding will be confirmed on an annual basis.

This scholarship may be held with the UMGF and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjunction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES). Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a re-registration year are not eligible.

Scholarships will only be applied against any outstanding international student tuition fee differential.
This scholarship will be administered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

TO APPLY:
(1) Complete the following application form.

(2) Attach transcripts from all post secondary institutions attended. Only official transcripts, “student histories” from the UM Registrar’s Office, and certified true copies are acceptable.

(3) If you are planning to transfer from a Master’s to a PhD program or to apply to a PhD program for the Fall 2011 term or Winter 2012 term after March 1, 2011, if eligible, you are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to apply for this competition if you wish to be considered for the IGSS for the 201112 academic year. Late applications may not be considered after March 1, 2011.

(4) Application should be submitted to Faculty of Graduate Studies, 500 University Centre

Download application form.