2015 Student Essay Contest and Global Youth Forum "Many Languages, One World"

To participate : Write an essay (2,000 words or less) related to the post-2015 global development agenda, in the context of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, and the definition of new goals reflecting the imperative of global sustainable development that recognises, and is enriched by, cultural and linguistic diversity. You are encouraged to visit the website sustainabledevelopment.un.org for background material in this regard. Entries must be in an official language of the United Nations that is not your first language and was not your principal language of instruction during your primary or secondary education. To enter, you must be a full-time university student and must be 18 years of age or older by March 25, 2015. Your participation must be sponsored by a Faculty Member or Authorized representative at the university you are currently attending. Essay submission deadline: Wednesday March 25, 2015 at 11: 59 pm EST Visit the website

Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) 2015

The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcome to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities. This scholarship will be given for categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:-
Post Graduate:

• Not be more than 40 Years
• Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level.

Post- Doctoral:

• 45 years (Post-doctoral) of age during application.
• PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study.the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright.
• The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.

Both:
Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:

• IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
• TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
• In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants.
• Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the field of studies.
• Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the Universities in Malaysia).

Each scholarship consists of:-

• Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
• An approved tuition fees
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Annual grant for books and internal travel
• Medical / Health Insurance
• Installation and Termination grant
• Thesis allowance
• Visa

Selection Criteria:
Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-

• High-level academic achievement
• The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well-being.
• Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language

Field of studies is in the following priority areas:

• Science and Engineering
• Agriculture and Fisheries
• Economics and Islamic Finance
• Information and Communication Technology
• Biotechnology
• Biosecurity and Food Safety
• Infrastructure and Utility
• Environmental Studies
• Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy.
  * Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above

Visit the official page and download the application form.
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Czech Republic Government Scholarships 2015 for Foreign Students

Applications are invited for Czech Republic Government scholarships available for foreign university/college students or graduates and PhD candidates. Scholarship-holders may be admitted for research visits (i.e. either attending non-degree courses of their choice, or pursuing an independent research activity, depending on their qualifications and preferences) or for study visits at one of the Czech public institutions of higher education. Nominations and application dossiers must be submitted to the Ministry by the competent authorities of eligible countries. Applications sent directly to the Ministry by individual applicants will not be processed.

Eligibility:

• Scholarship-holders may be admitted for research visits (i.e. either attending non-degree courses of their choice, or pursuing an independent research activity, depending on their qualifications and preferences), or for study visits, when they enroll in a standard study program for the period of scholarship specified in the appropriate intergovernmental/departmental agreement. Since the courses they follow in the Czech Republic do not lead to the award of a degree, the universities concerned usually do not require them to sit entrance examinations.
• The terms and conditions of admission and requirements concerning the language of tuition are stipulated by the host university that takes an autonomous decision whether or not the applicant can be accepted within the framework of the Ministry’s scholarship program.
• Prospective applicants are advised to contact the selected university directly and request a letter of invitation from the appropriate department. Although such a letter is not listed among obligatory attachments to the application form, its submission is recommended, since it may simplify and expedite the admission procedure. Applicants are requested to point out to the selected university that they are applying for the Ministry’s scholarship award under an international agreement.
• Note please that access to art academies can be somewhat limited because the applicants must meet demanding requirements and demonstrate their talent. Samples of artistic work, e.g. photographs, video/audio recording of a musical performance etc., must be attached to the application forms of fine/performing arts students/graduates.
• All applicants should indicate the preferred period of scholarship in their application form. The Ministry reserves the right to change the requested term of scholarship and/or place any applicant to a course and/or higher education institution different from those indicated in his/her scholarship application form, if admission as requested by the applicant is not feasible.

Cost:

• For the academic year 2015/2016, the scholarship amounts to CZK 9,000 per month for those who do not hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and CZK 9,500 per month for holders of a Master’s degree or equivalent. Scholarship-holders are exempted from tuition fees. The scholarship has to be collected in person at the appropriate department of the respective Czech university. Inexpensive accommodation at student dormitories is offered as well as the possibility to take meals at student catering facilities. The applicants are requested to indicate in their application form whether they wish to obtain lodging at a student dormitory.
• Medical care: Medical care for EU/EEA citizens who are properly insured in their home countries is provided in compliance with the European Parliament and Council (EC) Regulation No. 883/2004, as last amended, and its implementing Regulation No. 987/2009, as amended by Regulation No. 465/2012. Note please that the expenses for repatriation are not covered by the provisions of the aforementioned European Regulations and it is therefore advisable to contract an insurance policy to this end. As regards non-EU/EEA citizens, medical care is provided to the extent stipulated in the respective intergovernmental/departmental agreement under which the scholarship is awarded. If the agreement concerned does not provide for any coverage of medical care, the admitted applicants are required to arrange a health insurance policy for the period of their stay in the Czech Republic. Please consult the consular section of the Czech Embassy in your country to find out about detailed requirements applying to the minimum scope of compulsory insurance policy.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Czech Republic Government ScholarshipsStudents from Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria (only academic staff members), Egypt, Estonia, Estonia, Malta, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macedonia/FYROM, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Vietnam, Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia and the Ukrain can apply for these Czech Republic government scholarships.
Deadline: March 31, 2015
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EUROPA (Jupiter's Satellites)

One of the most intriguing planetary bodies of interest astrobiologist is Europa, one of the moons of Jupiter. Europa is the smallest of Jupiter's Galilean and satellites. These are the four moons that were discovered, by Galileo Galilei in 1610. Europa is slightly smaller than our own moon, just over 300 kilometers in diameter. It orbits around Jupiter every three and a half days. The moon is tidally locked, and what that means is, one phase, it's always pointing towards Jupiter, on one hand, its surface is always pointing away. And it feels the gravitational effect of other moons, also Jupiter. These gravitational influences causes the moon to buckle as it's tidely distorted by these immense forces.

Most of what we know about Europa is from flyby missions. For example, Pioneer 10 and 11 in 1973 and 1974 took the first close-up images of Europa. And then in 1979, the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft destined to eventually leave the solar system, also took detailed images of the surface of Europa and saw an icy crusty surface and this prompted the first discussions on the possibility of a subsurface liquid ocean.

Galileo probe in 1995 took some of the closest to most detailed flyby photographs in the surface of Europa revealing some of its fine features, revealing cracks of fractures and chaotic terrains that have intrigued scientists . In 2007, the New Horizons probe that's destined to reach Pluto in 2014, also took images of the surface of Europa. These images taken by previous spacecraft have allowed to look at the surface and try and understand the composition of Europa and its internal structure. The surface of Europa is crisscrossed by dark lines.

It's a very bright surface and it has very few craters from asteroid and comet impacts, and this suggests that the surface of Europa is very young, at least relatively geologically. Young and constantly being resurfaced. What causes these barrens across the surface of Europa and one theory is that they're cased by warm ice rising up above the surface of the Europan crust and causing the crust to break apart and forming these lineations across the surface of Europa. Other chaotic terrains that look surprisingly like chunks, if you will, of icebergs moving around. Not quite in that way, but they suggest the surface of Europa is very young and is constantly being reformed. It's not known at the current time how thick the Europan ice shell is. It could be a few tens of kilometers. It could be hundreds of kilometers. Recent evidence suggest there may even be liquid water very near the surface of Europa.

The fractures that observed on the surface of Europa are probably created by the force of Jupiter pulling on Europa, its fast gravitational force. Expect the fractures to form a very predictable pattern if they were just very basic geological features from ice cracking, but they've become increasingly different from what would expect the older they are. And this would make, makes sense if the interior of the planet was rotating faster than the exterior. What that suggests therefore is that the core of Europa is detached from the icy surface and that might be by liquid water ocean.

There's other evidence for a water ocean as well. The saltiness in the ocean perturbs the magnetic field of Jupiter and this is evidence that's been picked up by studying Jupiter's magnetic field around Europa. This type of evidence also suggests that Europa has a salty ocean inside it.

The inside of Europa may have a metallic core, surrounded by a silicate mantle, a mantle essentially of rocks, and then, a liquid ocean over that core, and then finally, a solid icy crust on the surface, which is what we see with orbiting spacecraft.

The possibility of liquid water has made Europa one of the main targets for search extraterrestrial life and its possible that life inside Europa might look something like we observe in deep ocean beds, the bottom of the Earth's oceans.

Of course, Its unknown what the chemistry inside the Europan ocean and what the conditions are on the surface of that silicon core at the bottom of the oceans. There has been some controversial work suggesting that radiation hitting the icy surface of Europa could produce free oxygen which could seep down into the ocean, and some people have even speculated on the possibility of complex life inside the oceans of Europa feeding off this oxygen and gaining energy from the respiration of oxygen with other compounds. Well, all of these speculations are very interesting. They certainly fire the imagination of astrobiologists and the public alike. But need to know much more about the chemistry of the Europan ocean in order to assess the habitability of this plant. Future missions already been planned to take a closer look at Europa and Jupiter's other moons. The Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer, JUICE, which is being developed by the European Space Agency will explore Jupiter's moon and take a closer look at Europa.

Here is a fanciful image showing a possible mission to explore the oceans of Europa. In this case, the craft has melted its way through the Europan ice sheet and has sent out a small probe to explore the bottom of Europa's oceans. These, of course, would be extremely challenging missions to implement technically. But they show you some visions of the possible astrobiological future of the exploration of this fascinating moon.

Most of our knowledge of the moon is from flyby missions. The surface of Europe is young, it's icy and it's actively deforming. Europa gains its heat from tidal interactions that cause the buckling of the moon, generating heat and that's melting that ice in contribution to the formation of that deep Europan ocean. There may be a liquid water ocean under the ice and further investigation will determine if anything lives in this subsurface ocean.

So we can see that Europa is an example of a moon with the subsurface icy ocean of great interest astrobiologist and future exploration.

Source: Materials of Online Course from UK Centre of Astrobiology by Prof.Charles Cockell

Chevening Scholarships for Postgraduate Students in UK, 2015

Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations offer Chevening scholarships for master students. The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree in any subject and at any UK University. Chevening scholarships cover tuition fees, a living allowance at a set rate (for one individual), an economy class return airfare to the UK and additional grants to cover essential expenditure. Some Scholarships cover part of the cost of studying in the UK; for example, tuition fees only or allowances only. The application deadline is 15th November 2014.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to study any subject at any UK University.
Course Level: The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree at any UK University.
Scholarship Provider: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must:
-Meet the academic requirements for their chosen course(s) of study;
-Have a good standard of written and spoken English, and meet the Chevening Scholarships language requirements as well as the language requirements of their chosen course(s) of study;
-Be a citizen of a Chevening country
-Have a minimum of two years’ work experience;
-Not be employees, relatives of employees, or former employees (who left within the past two years) of Her Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies and High Commissions), a partner (sponsor), a sponsoring UK university, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities;
-Not have previously studied in the UK under a UK Government-funded scholarship;
-Not have dual British nationality (unless you are a Citizen of a British Overseas Territory).
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Chevening country (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Overseas Territories, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, DR Congo, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montserrat, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Island, Republic of Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Southern Sudan, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK. The Chevening programme was established in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from more than 150 countries and territories worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support more than 1500 individuals. There are over 43,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
Number of award(s): Up to 1500 scholarships will be offered.
Duration of award(s): a) A Chevening Scholarship is tenable for 12 months only but may terminate sooner in circumstances where your course is less than one year in length.
b) Chevening Scholarships may not be extended beyond 12 months unless there are exceptional circumstances. Exceptions will only be granted by the FCO if the time is necessary for you to complete your current Masters course and there are strong academic or welfare reasons to support this. All extensions are subject to the availability of funds and you should not assume that extensions will be granted.
c) Stipend payments will only be made for the duration of your course.
What does it cover? A full Chevening Scholarship award normally comprises:
-Payment of tuition fees (up to a limit – check individual country pages on the Chevening website for details of fee caps)
-Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only
-An arrival allowance
-The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only
-A grant for the cost of preparation of a thesis or dissertation (if required)
-An excess baggage allowance
-A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London. These rates are subject to annual review
-A study travel grant
-A travel top up allowance
Selection Criteria: Applicants should be high caliber graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. Evidence of leadership experience and potential is critical. Each country has a list of priority areas in which it is looking for Chevening Scholars. The typical successful applicant:
-Is a professional graduate, in early or mid-career, who displays both intellectual ability and clear leadership potential;
-Has already worked for two/three years in his/her chosen profession;
-Is committed to return to his/her home country and contribute to its socio-economic development, by implementing the new skills and knowledge acquired in the UK;
-Has a proven track record of professional excellence and achievement, with the prospect of becoming a leader in his/her chosen field;
-Is able to show at interview that he/she possesses the personal qualities to benefit from the Scholarship and use it to succeed in his/her chosen career;
-Is keen to engage with the wider Chevening community while in the UK and on return to his/her home country;
-Has a clear idea of how the Scholarship will benefit his/her country on his/her return.
Notification: Not Known
Online Application: Complete an application form via eChevening, online application system. Please remember that you must complete the relevant application form for your chosen universities. 
NOTE: Applications for 2015/16 Scholarships will open on 1 August 2014.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15^th November 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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Swedish Institute Study Scholarships

Swedish Institute Study Scholarships – next call for applications in December 2015

 

The Swedish Institute regrets to announce that there will be no new scholarships within the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships programme for studies starting autumn 2015. The next call for applications for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships will be in December 2015 for master programmes starting September 2016.
See information on Syria, South Africa, Turkey, The Western Balkans, and the Baltic Sea region separately.
For questions please contact sischolarships(a)si.se
What can you do in the meantime? – Check the following:

• Does your country offer scholarships for studies in a foreign country? Check with your Ministry of Education or equivalent.
• Swedish universities offer a range of scholarships for international students to help cover tuition fees and, in some few cases, living costs.
• Find scholarships offered by various organisations and foundations around the world.
  source:https://studyinsweden.se

 

China Scholarship Council Full Scholarships

China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC), entrusted by the Ministry of Education of China, is responsible for the enrollment and administration of Chinese Government Scholarship Programs. China Three Gorges University is one of the authorized universities to accept the CSC full scholarship students for PhD programs. We welcome all the international students to participate in these programs.

Programs open for the scholarship application of academic year 2015-2016:

1. PhD program in Civil Engineering
2. PhD program in Hydraulic Engineering.

The CSC full scholarship will cover all the expenses as below:

1. Tuition fees
2. Accommodation fees
3. Insurance
4. Registration fees
5. Monthly living allowance
6. Establishment Stipend

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Documents for application:

1. Passport copy ( photo page)
2. Academic transcripts
3. Notarized Highest Dipoloma
4. Completed CSC application form
5. Recommendation letters from at least two associate professors
6. A study plan or Research Proposal ( Minimum 800 words)

Application deadline: 30 April 2015
Contact:
Tel: +86-717- 639 4999 / 3369 / 2033
Fax: +86 -717-639 3309
Email: admission@ctgu.edu.cn hxl@ctgu.edu.cn
Website: www.ctgu.edu.cn

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the above information is current and correct. However, applicants should contact the appropriate administering body before making an application, as details do change frequently.
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