Scholarships programs are put in place to help students, desirous of studying, complete their studies without having to worry about how to fund their studies. All kinds of scholarship programs are in existence that helps students to go back to school /colleges, finish their degree and get moving with their life and career.
There are certain scholarships that only targets certain demographic groups such as scholarship programs for African-American women. By taking advantage of these group specific scholarships, African-American women can take this opportunity to study and build their career, so they can build a financially secure future for themselves.

PhD Scholarship on Novel Diagnostic Methods and Devices for Personalised Treatment of Cancer

Overview A 3-year PhD scholarship is open within the European FP7 project “Biomedical engineering for cancer and brain diseases diagnostics and therapy development EngCaBra”. DTU Nanotech is carrying out research in the areas of micro- and nanofabrication including nano- and biotechnology. The department offers outstanding career opportunities and has strong connections to the industry. The NaBiS group (www.nanotech.dtu.dk/nabis) at DTU Nanotech focuses on developing state of the art biosensor systems for biochemical analysis in integrated systems.

The project EngCaBra is an interdisciplinary collaboration between universities and companies in different countries in Europe. EngCaBra`s goal is the realisation of novel methods and devices for analysis of cellular and molecular mechanisms related to cancer and brain diseases.

The successful candidate will work on testing, functionalisation and integrating the sensor systems into a fully automated microfluidic point of care system. The novel Nanosensors are based on silicon nanowires. Challenges on the automation and integration to a final point of care system have to be overcome.

Qualifications
Candidates must have (or soon to obtain) a master`s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics or biology or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a master`s degree. The suitable candidate should show an interest in biomedical applications of integrated systems and have good teamwork skills. Expertise within microfluidics is a must, also one or more of the following areas would be attractive.

1. Electrochemistry / Biochemistry
2. Surface modification
3. Lab on a chip integration, automation, optimisation and testing.

In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to:

• Experience with microfluidics and point of care devices
• Experience with simulation and analysis of microfluidic systems
• Experience with project- and team work in an international environment Open independent working style and good communication skills

NOTE:
According to the rules of the Marie Curie program the applicant must be nationals of a State other than that of the host organisation. At the start of their fellowship/activity, researchers may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference deadline for eligibility. Short stays such as holidays are not taken into account – see more details here.

Approval and Enrolment
The PhD scholarship is subject to academic approval and the candidate will be enrol led in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appoint ment terms
The salary and appoint ment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD students at DTU. The period of employment is 3 years.

Additional information
Additional information may be obtained from Associate Professor Winnie Svendsen, phone (+45) 4525 5731, e-mail: ws@nanotech.dtu.dk and at www.nanotech.dtu.dk/Nabis.

Application
We must have your online application by 17 November 2011 at the latest. Please open the link“apply for this job online”, fill in the application form and attach all the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae including a list of publications (guidelines)
• A letter motivating the application (guidelines)
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades (excel spreadsheet for the conversion)

Candidates may apply prior to ob tai ning their master`s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

DTU needs diver sity and supports equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, and ethnic background.

DTU Nanotech – the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology – is situated in the northern part of Copenhagen. DTU Nanotech is a centre of excellence in micro- and nanotechnology exploiting sciences across the traditional boundaries of technology, thereby enabling innovative solutions for the benefit of society. DTU Nanotech has approx. 200 people on its staff. With 40 % non-Danes, the department constitutes an international environment.

Apply online here!

Overview
We are a diverse workforce of some 8,500 people representing more than 150 nationalities working in 147 countries. We have six regional offices and a headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland.

In line with our mission to provide global leadership in public health, we employ health specialists, medical doctors, scientists, epidemiologists and also people with expertise in administration and finance, information systems, economics, health statistics as well as emergency preparedness and response.

What do we offer?
The World Health Organization (WHO) as the leader in global public health issues is committed to building future leaders in public health. WHO`s Internship Programme offers a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programmes of WHO.

The duration of WHO internships is between six weeks to three months. Exceptionally, internships may be extended up to a maximum of 24 weeks depending on your degree requirements. Unfortunately, WHO internships are not paid and all costs of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the intern or the sponsoring institution.

Who are we looking for?

• You are enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) both at the time of application and during the internship.
• You have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
• You are at least 20 years old.
• You possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO or a degree in a management-related or administrative field.
• You are fluent in the working language of the office of assignment.

How can I apply?

• You are invited to create a profile in WHO`s e-Recruitment system. This includes details regarding your education, current studies, language and computer skills.
• You will also need to write a Cover Letter to express your motivation for applying for a WHO Internship (maximum length - three paragraphs).
• To apply, please follow the instructions on the following website where you will find further information on our programme and advertised Internship opportunities.

WHO Internships
Internships are available in a wide variety of areas related to the technical work of WHO. Our Information Sheet for Interns regarding WHO departments (below) provides links to WHO-related websites about WHO`s technical work. Please review this information and specify which area of WHO would be most suitable for you. The more specific you can be in your request, the better chances there will be to match you to one of our technical programmes.

• WHO Information Sheet for Interns on WHO departments
• WHO Internships - Frequently Asked Questions

Conditions of WHO Headquarters internships

• The duration of WHO internships is between a minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 12 weeks. Exceptionally, internships
may be extended up to 24 weeks to respond to special academic requirements or particular needs of the receiving programme.
• WHO internships are not paid. Travel costs, travel arrangements (including visas), and living accommodations are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
• Persons related to a WHO staff member, i.e., son/daughter, brother/sister are not eligible for an internship.
• Interns must possess a passport of a WHO Member State.
• WHO Interns must have adequate medical insurance coverage during the entire period of the internships. This medical coverage must include Switzerland.
• Interns may participate only once in the WHO Internship Programme.
• Interns do not have the status of WHO staff members and shall not represent the Organization in any official capacity.
• WHO Interns are not eligible for appointment to any position within WHO for a period of three months following the end of their internship. Any employment with WHO at that point in time shall be subject to established recruitment and selection procedures.

Internships in the WHO regional or country offices
The application links on this website are for internships in Geneva, Switzerland. If you are interested in applying for an internship in one of our regional or country offices where a limited number of internships may be available, please contact that regional office directly by following the links below.

• WHO African Region
• WHO Region of the Americas
• WHO South-East Asia Region
• WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
• WHO Western Pacific Region

Internships in the WHO Regional Office for Europe

• List of health topics in the WHO Regional Office for Europe
• Details of our work in European countries

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us atinterns@euro.who.int

How to apply

PLEASE NOTE: Application Dates and Deadlines

Summer (May to October)
To be considered for a summer internship, applications are accepted between December 1 - January 31 each year.

Winter (November to April)
To be considered for a winter internship, applications are accepted between August 1 - September 30 each year.

The application process requires developing an individual profile within WHO`s e-Recruitment system. This profile covers your education, current studies, language skills and computer knowledge and experience. Students may lack professional experience or find it challenging to complete the levels within the expertise section in eRecruit. Suggestion: Review your experience in light of your academic career or any activities you`ve done. Show how these experiences have provided you skills and competencies to work in a team, to make decisions and to solve problems. These may relate to your actual schooling or a personal situation.

You are encouraged to supply a Cover Letter to articulate your motivation for seeking a WHO Internship (maximum length - 3 paragraphs). In this letter describe what type of project you feel you could contribute while interning with WHO. Tell us about your ideas. As part of your covering letter, include your dates of availability and any additional information to facilitate the selection process. If selected for a WHO Internship, you will be required to provide certified copies of proof of enrolment in a course of studies and proof of personal medical insurance (illness) coverage (which must include Switzerland.)

All applications for WHO Internships are acknowledged when received and are made available to technical units for review. The period of time for this review is indeterminate. If you do not hear from a WHO technical unit in a reasonable period of time (say 1-2 months after the application closing date), assume that you will not be considered for a WHO internship at this time.

As an important reminder, WHO Internships are not paid. Living in Geneva is expensive and finding accommodations can be challenging. All intern candidates should be aware of these factors before they consider applying for a WHO Internship. WHO does not provide financial support, so interns are encouraged to seek funding from other external sources. Applying for funding can be time-consuming and complicated, so interns are advised to start their funding search well in advance. When applying for funding, you are likely to be requested to provide proof of offer stating that you have been accepted for an internship with the WHO. If you have been accepted for an internship with the WHO, and thereby eligible to join the intern community, additional information will be provided to you to aid you in identifying sources of funding.

Warning: If selected for an internship and you are identifying accommodations in Geneva, do NOT make advance payments or provide guarantee sums in advance of your arrival. This is particularly important is someone asks you to wire funds to Western Uni0n or a bank outside of Switzerland. If in doubt, please writeinterns@who.int with your query. Here is an informative article from the London Metropolitan Police:
Click here for article: "Students advised not to pay for accommodation up front"
Please note that all applications will remain active for a period of six months. Intern applicants not offered an internship based on their initial application are encouraged to re-apply after this period.

When you are ready to apply, please select one area within WHO.

• Director-General`s Office
• Communications
• Family, Women and Children`s Health
• General Management
• Health Security and Environment
• Health Systems and Services
• HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Information, Evidence and Research
• Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health
• Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration

The World Health Organization receives a very large number of applications each year. Please review our Frequently Asked Questions if you have questions concerning the WHO Internship Programme.
If you have additional questions, please use the email below:
interns@who.int

http://www.who.int/employment/internship/en/

Sydney Law School provides a limited number of HECS Scholarships to postgraduate coursework students within the School. The scholarship is awarded on merit and recipients pay the Commonwealth-Supported Place (CSP) tuition fee rather than the full fee for each unit of study undertaken during the period of validity of the scholarship.

The Sydney Law School Foundation established a limited number of scholarships in 2011 to support outstanding international students undertaking a Master by Coursework program with the Sydney Law School.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Have accepted an unconditional offer of admission to a Master by Coursework program.

Have a minimum IELTS or equivalent for the Master by Coursework: 7.0 IELTS with no band below 6.0;

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and may not hold permanent residency in Australia.

Not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship.

Conditions of Award

The Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarship is worth AU$10,000 payable in two equal instalments in late March and late August in the first year of study.

Commencement Date

Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the student will commence study in the academic year for which it is offered, and for the program in which a place has been offered in the Sydney Law School.

Duration

The scholarship is limited to one year.

Application Form

Applications close: 4.30pm Friday 27 January 2012

Download Application here

USA Weinstein International Fellowship for International Applicants

Overview
The Weinstein International Fellowship program, inaugurated in 2008, provides opportunities for individuals from outside the United States to visit the U.S. to learn more about dispute resolution processes and practices and to pursue a project of their own design that serves to advance the resolution of disputes in their home countries.

The JAMS Foundation Board of Directors will approve Fellowships of up to $25,000 in support of projects outlined by Fellowship applicants. This program is intended to be flexible and open to innovation, and applicants are encouraged to develop proposals that will increase the availability of dispute resolution education, training and services in their home countries and beyond.

During their time in the U.S., Fellows will spend some of their time at a JAMS Resolution Center. Depending on the nature of their proposal, Fellows may also participate in a university program or be connected to other organizations or institutions. Such affiliations can take may forms, from formal enrollment in graduate degree programs to more informal arrangements providing varying degrees of access and support. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research and establish such affiliations prior to or concurrent with their Fellowship application. While the JAMS Foundation will make every effort to facilitate introductions where possible, it is Applicant`s responsibility to identify and establish affiliations with organizations with which they plan to work or study.

Fellowships may be from one month to one year in duration. It is anticipated that Fellows will come from countries that do not have an established culture of using mediation for cases in litigation. Part of the Fellows` time in the United States will be spent observing how JAMS administers and resolves such cases.

Criteria

1. Applicants must be fluent in English
2. Fellowship period must be one month to twelve months in duration
3. Applicants must be available to attend a week-long gathering of Fellows in the San Francisco Bay Area in early September, 2012
4. Preference for proposals that would help applicant`s home country establish viable dispute resolution systems or change how disputes are resolved
5. Preference for applicants who have experience as lawyers, law professors, court administrators, government officers, ADR practitioners, or judges

Information Sought From Applicant

1. Purpose and goal of Fellowship
2. Anticipated activity or activities in the U.S.
3. Proposed duration and location(s) of Fellowship
4. Plan for accomplishing Fellowship objectives upon return to home country
5. Educational background
6. Dispute resolution training and experience
7. Organizations or institutions with which you are affiliated in your home country
8. Organizations or institutions with which you expect to be affiliated while in the U.S.
9. Amount of funding sought and proposed budget regarding use of funds
10. Other sources of funding available, applied for, or awarded
11. Additional non-monetary resources or support requested from the JAMS Foundation
12. Current visa status for entry into U.S. (visa type, expiration date)

Please note that pursuant to U.S. State Department regulations, the JAMS Foundation is not an approved `Sponsor` with regard to the issuance of visas to foreign nationals. While the JAMS Foundation will make every effort to help facilitate visa applications of Weinstein Fellows, Fellows are individually responsible for obtaining the necessary visa for the purposes and duration of their Fellowship.
Please also note that pursuant to U.S. Internal Revenue Service regulations, Fellowship funding is subject to taxation as income. This tax may be affected by a number of factors, including recipient`s country of origin, whether that country has a tax treaty with the U.S., and the purpose for which Fellowship funds are used. Additional information regarding the taxation of income to foreign nationals is available at www.irs.gov.

Fellowship applications for 2012 will be reviewed by the JAMS Foundation Board of Directors at their first quarterly meeting on January 27, 2012. Applications must be received by December 2, 2011 in order to be eligible for consideration, and may be submitted electronically or in hard copy.

Complete application submissions include the following:

1. Fellowship application form
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Two signed letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation may be included with your application or sent directly from the recommending party. If submitted electronically, signed letters must be scanned and sent in PDF or comparable format.

Fellowship awards will be announced in March, 2012.
Download the Fellowship application form in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

For additional information, contact:
Ellen Bass, Weinstein Fellowship Program Coordinator
Telephone: 415-774-2660
Email: ebass@jamsfoundation.org

Or

David Brandon, Program Manager
Telephone: 415-774-2648
Email: dbrandon@jamsfoundation.org
Mailing Address: JAMS Foundation Two Embarcadero Center, Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94111
www.jamsfoundation.org

http://www.jamsadr.com/weinstein-fellowship/