Academic Scholarship Opportunity

The Crossing Borders Global Studies is a unique programme designed for
internationally-minded and socially-committed applicants from around the
world. The programme focuses on current institutional, cultural,
environmental, conflict and citizenship dimensions of globalization,
including the UN 2015 Millennium Development Goals. The programme includes
introduction to Danish society and culture and study tours around Denmark.

What does the scholarship cover?

The scholarship covers full tuition, food, accommodation in double room
during the semester period 9 January to 11 June 2011, including 2 week study
tour around Denmark.

Who is the scholarship for?

To be considered, scholarship applicants must be

a.. from Muslim countries
b.. aged between 20 and 30 years old
c.. active in youth, grassroots or civil society organisations in their
countries
d.. interested in contributing to the peaceful development of their
communities
e.. eager to contribute with articles and/or other media production about
their countries
f.. willing to share experience, knowledge and exchange ideas with fellow
youth from different cultures.

How to apply

a.. Fill out the online application form:
http://krogerup.dk/Application-Form-in-English
b.. Send by email a motivation letter of 250-300 words to
garba@krogerup.dk together with 2 recommendation letters from two
different youth, public or
civil society organisations and an update CV.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 15 October 2010

For more information on:

Visit: http://krogerup.dk/Crossing-Borders-Global-Studies,175 and
www.crossing-borders.org

For more information on the Foundation, visit:
http://www.davidmus.dk/en/information.

For further information, contact
Garba Diallo
Crossing Borders Global Studies
garba@krogerup.dk

looking for scholarships The Singapore International Graduate Award

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). The PhD training will be carried out in your chosen laboratory at A*STAR research institutes, NTU or NUS. Upon successful completion, you will be conferred a PhD degree by either NTU or NUS.

This award is for international applicants seeking admission to pursue a full-time PhD programme at NTU.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all international students
• Excellent academic results to be in the top 20% of your cohort
• Graduate with a passion for research and excellent academic results
• Good skills in written and spoken English
• Good reports from two academic referees

Bond

There is no bond attached to the scholarship.

Terms of Award

As a recipient of the scholarship, you will be given support for up to 4 years of academic pursuit, leading to a PhD degree. You will receive:

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly stipend of $2000 and will be increased to $2500 upon confirmation
• One-time $1000 settling-in allowance
• One-time airfare grant of $1500

Research Areas
These fall broadly under two categories:

• Biomedical Sciences; and
• Physical Science and Engineering

NTU supervisors and projects

College of Science

• Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry (CBC)
• Division of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology (CBB)
• Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS)
• Division of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB)
• Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP)
• Division of Structural and Computational Biology (SCB)
• Genomics and Genetics (GG)

College of Engineering

• Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Material Sciences and Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• NEWRI Ecosystem

Application procedure

• Submit your application using the online application form.
• Post the printed copy of the completed application form together with supporting documents to the following address:
  Attention: Ms Lee Suet Leng / Ms Pris AngA*STAR Graduate AcademyAgency for Science, Technology and Research20 Biopolis Way, #07-01 CentrosSingapore 138668
  Please do not send applications to NTU. Once you are shortlisted, you will then be notified to apply online to NTU. For further enquiries on the scholarship, please email to Admissions (Research) (email Admission_Research@ntu.edu.sg).

Moreinfo: https://www.singa.a-star.edu.sg