Microsoft International Scholarship

Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.

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.

How to Apply
You must include the following five items in your application:

• Resume
• Transcript
• Answers to essay questions
• Letter of referral
• Printed Confirmation Page from Online Application to the Microsoft Internship Program

That’s really all there is, and no extra forms to fill out. Don’t forget to include your name on each page of your application packet.

Please send your completed application to:
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-8303

Deadline: 01 Feb 2011

For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section, please e-mail scholars@microsoft.com.

Schlumberger Foundation Fellowships for Women from Developing Countries

2011 Faculty for the Future Fellowships. Developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or post-doctoral studies in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities abroad. The Faculty for the Future program grows each year and has become a powerful community that today stands at 142 pioneering women scientists from 43 countries.

Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering, or related disciplines to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a woman;
Be a citizen of a developing country;
Wish to pursue a PhD degree or Post-doctoral research in the physical sciences or related disciplines;
Have applied to, have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in a university abroad;
Wish to return to their home country to continue their academic career upon completion of their studies;
Be very committed to teaching and demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences;
Hold an excellent academic record.

How to apply

Applications are only accepted through the on-line system www.fftf.slb.com. Note that the on-line system will be open from September 1 to November 30 2010.

Please do not write before this date asking for application forms or submitting CVs, transcripts, or any other documents. We will not be able to respond.

Please quote 10 Academic Resources Daily in your application to this opportunity!

Research Fellowship in University of Huddersfield Business School admissions university

Job Title: Research Fellow
(Learning Styles and Inclusive Education Management)

Responsible to: Director – Diversity & Education Management Research Group

Main Objectives:

To support and contribute to the research of Diversity & Education Management Research
Group. The main priority areas will be researching and publishing in the area of learning
styles and inclusive education management.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To conduct and complete existing research through statistical analysis and journal
publications as agreed with the Director of Diversity & Education Management
Research Group.
2. To assist in the design, development and the execution of research projects
including submissions for ethical and research governance approval.
3. To assist in the development of bids for submission to grant funding organisations.
4. To assist in the preparation and writing of research bids, reports, publications and
online materials such as web pages.
5. To participate in the presentation of research outputs including conference
presentations and publications.
6. To join and participate as a member of the Business School, Group or funding
agency steering groups and committees.
7. To develop own research interests and output in line with strategic direction of the
Diversity & Education Management Group.
8. Ensure the implementation of the University’s policies and regulations within the
remit of the post holder’s duties.
9. Undertake other duties as agreed with Director of the Diversity & Education
management Research Group.

Closing date : 2010

For further information, please visit the link below:
http://www.hud.ac.uk/hr/jobs/particulars/1442.pdf