Australia

Master of Business Administration (MBA) scholarships in Brisbane Australia
Applications for scholarships
Applicants must provide a 500-word Applicant Statement outlining their career objectives, their motivation for undertaking the MBA degree, and why they would like to study at QUT. Original documentation (or certified copies) to substantiate your claims for points under each of the above categories must be included with your statement and a cover letter addressed to the MBA Director, Brisbane Graduate School of Business, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, Australia 4000.
Contact : Faculty of Business Student Enquiries Centre
Phone: +61 7 3138 2050
Fax: +61 7 3138 1055
Email: bus@qut.edu.au

University of Technology, Sydney - Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship 2008
The scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fees commencing from the first semester of study for a period of four years.
Application closing date: 15 December 2007; 1 June 2008
Scholarship start date: Feb; July 2008
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must: expect to complete the equivalent year 12 exam in 2007 overseas; meet the normal entry requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering; and obtain an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing (http://www.ielts.org). The Engineering (ICT) International Undergraduate Scholarship offers students the opportunity to obtain an undergraduate qualification at UTS:Engineering. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the student’s year 12 (or equivalent) results. The scholarship is also open to diploma holders.
The scholarship will be awarded twice a year for an intake for Autumn and Spring Semesters.
The application form must be submitted together with the International Coursework Application form to either a UTS representative or UTS: International.
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Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards
Duration: 2.0 years
Annual value: $A 18,000.00
Total value: $A 95,000.00
Extra Details: Awards are valued at up to A$95,000, including English language training. Benefits include: A$5,000 travel allowance; A$4,000 establishment allowance; up to A$13,000 tuition fees each year (for up to two years); a monthly stipend of A$1,500 (up to 2.5 years on a pro-rata basis); and English language training valued at up A$15,000 (if required). Funding will be provided to cover the cost of standard Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award. Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country. Awards are up to 2.5 years in duration consisting of: up to 6 months English language training (if required); up to 2 years study towards a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Name : Department of Education, Science and Training
Website : http://www.dest.gov.au/
Contact Information
Fax : +61 (2) 61237969
Email : endeavour.scholarships@dest.gov.au

Beasiswa ADB - Japan Scholarship Program 2007/2008
Academic Institutions
1. Australia-National Centre for Development Studies/Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney
2. China, People’s Republic of-University of Hong Kong
3. India-Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
4. Japan-International University of Japan, Nagoya University (Graduate School of International Development), Keio University (International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Ritsumeikan University (Master in Economics), Saitama University (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering), University of Tokyo (Department of Civil Engineering, School of International Health, Institute of Environmental Studies, and Department of Urban Engineering)
5. New Zealand-University of Auckland
6. Pakistan-Lahore University of Management Sciences
7. Philippines-Asian Institute of Management, International Rice Research Institute/University of the Philippines in Los Banos
8. Singapore-National University of Singapore
9. Thailand-Asian Institute of Technology, Thammasat University
10. USA-East-West Center
Eligibility Requirements
Prospective applicants must:
1. be a citizen of an ADB developing member country
2. have at least 2 years work experience
3. have gained admission to an approved course in a designated institution
4. be proficient in oral and written English communication skills to be able to persue studies
5. be in good health
6. not more than 35 years old at the time of application. (Staff of ADB and the designated institutions and their close relatives are not eligible to apply)
Application Requirements
Applicants should obtain application forms from the designated institutions of their choice and submit the completed form and required documentation to the Institution. Applicants should indicate on the application form that they wish to be considered for an Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship. (ADB will select the scholars from among those admitted by the institutions. A separate application to ADB is not necessary) For further information, visit the ADB-JSP website. (www.adb.org/jsp)

Deutsche Bank Scholarship for Bachelor of Commerce Final Year Students
The Scholarship will be awarded on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty after consultation with the Deutsche Bank. Applicants may be interviewed by a committee comprising the Dean, a Professor of the Faculty and representatives of Deutsche Bank.
Special Conditions: Successful applications may be offered vacation employment by Deutsche Bank but will be under no obligation to accept.
Value:
$8,000 each
Two annual awards
Contact: Clare Harper
(Economics and Commerce)
Ph: 8344-2167

Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must: be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and physically resident in that country (those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply); have a completed undergraduate degree that demonstrates high academic achievement; demonstrate English language proficiency; either be enrolled in a master’s or PhD course in their home country or have completed a PhD; and have a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with a host institution in Australia. Award holders must commence their approved program and award in 2008. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host institution in 2007 are ineligible for an award.
This scholarship is available to students from the following countries:
* Hong Kong
* India
* Indonesia
* Republic of South Korea
* Australia
* Malaysia
* Singapore
* Thailand
* Vietnam
* People’s Republic of China
Contact Information
Department of Education, Science and Training
Website: http://www.dest.gov.au/
Fax: +61 (2) 61237969

Accounting and Business Information Systems Honours Scholarship
Scholarship from Australia, University of Melbourne. This scholarship is offered until 2008. This scholarship is open to students entering the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Program and specialising in Accounting and Information Systems. Selection is on the basis of academic merit; the applicant’s demonstrated interest in the discipline of accounting and information systems; and interpersonal skills. The scholarship may not be awarded to an applicant who is in receipt of another sponsored award.
Duration and Value
Duration: 1 year
Annual value: $A 10,000.00
Total value: $A 10,000.00
Field of study
This scholarship is available for courses on the following fields of study: Business Administration, Management
Contact : Ms Jacqueline Hoare
Phone: +61 (3) 83441815
Fax: +61 (3) 93481674
Email: commerce-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au

[University of Tennessee] Postdoctoral Positions in Optics/Modeling/Nanotech
A unique opportunity exists in East Tennessee for an exceptionally gifted young experimental condensed matter scientist. This is a result of world-class capabilities in surface characterization and materials synthesis. The successful applicant will have access to ARPES (Scienta R4000), variable temperature STM (home build), newly developed LEED IV codes and cameras, high-resolution, momentum-resolved inelastic electron scattering, and close collaboration with scientists in the NanoPhysics group at the Center for Nanophase Material Sciences (CNMS) at ORNL. He or she will also work in collaboration with scientists at ORNL making new materials. In the Materials Sciences and Technology and CNMS Divisions at ORNL these scientists synthesize bulk layered, transition-metal oxide (TMO) samples, grow and characterize thin films of TMOs. This can be a three to four year appointment so I am looking for someone who recently received a Ph.D.
Application
Please send applications, including letter explaining your research interests, a CV and a list of three references to Professor Ward Plummer (eplummer@utk.edu).
The following web sites will give interested candidates more information about the research programs at UT (http://www.phys.utk.edu/WPWebSite/ewp_main.htm) and ORNL (http://www.cemg.ornl.gov/html/personnel/dgm_info.htm).

PhD Scholarships in Ecological Modelling at Macquarie University
The scholarship pays a living allowance currently $19,616 per annum, tax exempt (2007) and the tenure is 3.5 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure, with domestic students receiving Research Training Scheme (RTS) placement for their tuition, and International award holders having their fees sponsored.
Further information on the project is available from supervisors:
Dr Belinda Medlyn, telephone +61 2 9850 8208, bmedlyn@bio.mq.edu.au, and Professor Lesley Hughes, telephone +61 2 9850 8195, lhughes@rna.bio.mq.edu.au.
Application forms and conditions for MQRES awards are available from the Higher Degree Research Office, telephone: (02) 9850 7663, e-mail: hdrschol@vc.mq.edu.au or from our website: link 1, link 2
Applications should be forwarded to:
The Scholarship Officer
Higher Degree Research Office
Cottage C4C
Macquarie University NSW 2109
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