Prince Charles Hospital Foundation’s PhD scholarship in Australia, 2018

Applicants are invited to Prince Charles Hospital Foundation’s PhD scholarship undertaking a PhD degree at a recognized Australian university. The scholarship provides the applicant with a living stipend to undertake research at or insignificant association with, The Prince Charles Hospital.

The aim of the scholarship is to support educational academic research and high-quality research training at TPCH or in the significant partnership with TPCH and its associated community programs.

The Prince Charles Hospital is a major teaching hospital in Brisbane’s northside with an emphasis in cardiac and respiratory medicine and cardiothoracic surgery.It also has geriatric and rehabilitation services, elective orthopaedic services and cardiothoracic services, an inpatient psychiatric unit and a 16-bed palliative care unit.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: January 23, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue PhD programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded to support educational academic research and high-quality research training at TPCH.
• Scholarship Award: The scholarship will be valued at $27,082 per annum (2018 stipend rate). The scholarship provides the applicant with a living stipend to undertake research at or insignificant association with, The Prince Charles Hospital.
• Nationality: Australian applicants are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
• Number of Scholarships: Number of scholarship is not given.
• Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: Applicants from Australia are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
• Entrance Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled, or soon to be enrolled, full-time in a PhD program at an Australian University.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply:

• Applications will only be accepted online through the Smarty Grants portal must be submitted by 4pm on the due date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Signatures must be obtained from the applicant and primary advisor.
• The applicant must provide contact details for the Institution who will administer the scholarship.
• The applications will be assessed by an independent research panel convened by TPCH Foundation. TPCH Foundation will review applications for eligibility, completeness and for alignment to TPCH. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be assessed further.
• Applications for a PhD Scholarship will be assessed on-
• Relevance to TPCH ie link between academic research and clinical benefit in a specialist area relevant to the work of the hospital.
• Demonstration of academic ability.
• Clearly stated aims, objectives and potential outcomes of the research.
• PhD Scholarship holders are required to submit yearly progress reports (or milestone documents) and confirmation of milestone attainment to the Foundation. It is the responsibility of the scholarship holder to submit these in a timely manner. Failure to submit a progress report may affect future funding with TPCH Foundation

Online Application

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Full Tuition USTC Fellowship for International Students in China, 2018

USTC Scholarship Program is open for international students to study at University of Science and Technology of China. Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and graduate programme.

The University of Science and Technology of China is a national research university in Hefei, Anhui, China, under the direct leadership of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It is a member of the C9 League formed by nine top universities in China.

Scholarship Description: 

• Application Deadline: For degree-seeking students: March 31, 2018;
• For exchange students: March 1, 2018, for fall semester; September 1, 2018, for spring semester.
• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate and graduate programme.
• Study Subject: USTC offers undergraduate and graduate programs:

• Bachelor’s degree Programs list(right click and save the attachment), and
• Master’s Degree Programs List (right click and save the attachment), and
• Doctoral Degree Programs List (right click and save the attachment).

Scholarship Award: Free tuition;

• Monthly living allowance: Bachelor’s degree students: RMB 2,500 Yuan,
• Master’s degree students: RMB 3,000 Yuan,
• Doctoral degree students: RMB 3,500 Yuan;
• Free housing arranged by USTC
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Nationality: Non-Chinese students are eligible to apply.
• Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given.
• Scholarship can be taken in China

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Non-Chinese students are eligible to apply.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants for USTC fellowship A must:

• Be non-Chinese citizenship;
• Be not awardee of Chinese Government Scholarship;
• Applicants for bachelor degree studies must hold a high school diploma, HSK5 and be under the age of 30;
• Applicants for master’s degree studies must hold a bachelor’s degree (equivalent to bachelor’s degree in China) and be under the age of 35;
• Applicants for doctoral degree studies must hold a master’s degree (equivalent to master’s degree in China) and be under the age of 40.

Applicants for USTC fellowship B must:

• Be non-Chinese citizenship;
• Be exchange students from USTC partner universities;

English Language Requirements: USTC offers graduate programs with Chinese or English as media of instruction.

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: The online application includes filling in the application form and uploading supporting documentation.

• Create your online application ID with a valid email account and input a password of your own. You will receive a confirmation email. The reference number should be indicated at inquiries concerning your application AT ALL TIMES.
• Log on your application ID and fill in all the information and upload required documents. The online application can be accessed and edited as many times as you like before the deadline for application. Your information will be automatically saved once you click “NEXT” when you finish each step.
• Submit your application form by clicking “Confirm and Submit” upon completion. Note that once your application pass “file review”, your information CANNOT be changed.
• You can click “Status” in the Quick Links to check your application status.

Cooperation of USTC by post mail or in person (application materials submitted by email will not be accepted). Application materials for spring semester arriving after September 1, will not be accepted; Application materials for fall semester arriving after May 30, will not be accepted.

Required application materials include:

• Application form for USTC Scholarship (right click and save the attachment)
• Acceptance Letter from USTC Professor (Not for undergraduate students
• Two Recommendation letters provided by professors of applicant’s last school
• Photocopy of passport (ordinary passport)
• Notarized photocopy of highest degree certificate and academic transcript
• Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (download in the attachment)
• Proof of knowledge of English and/or Chinese
• Study plan

Application Form

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Full Tuition Scholarships in Bachelors and Masters Programme at PCTE, India, 2018

The PCTE Group of Institutes would like to offer full tuition scholarships for Bachelor and Master programme. The scholarship is available for African, Asian, South American and North American applicants.

The aim of the scholarship is to support outstanding incoming students.

PCTE Group of Institutes (Estd in 1999) is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of HRD and Govt. of India and affiliated to IKG Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar.

Scholarship Description:

Application deadline: June 15, 2018

Course Level: The scholarship is available to pursue bachelors and masters programme.

Study Subject: The scholarship is awarded in the following fields:

• Bachelors: B.Sc. Fashion Design, B.Sc. Medical Lab Sciences, B.Sc. Biotechnology, Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication, Bachelor in Business Administration, Bachelors in Computer Application, Bachelor in Commerce
• Masters: Master in Computer Application, Master in Pharmaceutics

Scholarship Award: The scholarship will cover full tuition.

 Nationality: African, Asian, South American and North American

Number of Scholarships: Not given

Scholarship can be taken in India

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries:  Applicants must be resident of following countries:

• Africa:
  Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Chad, Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire), Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Madagascar, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Senegal, Seychelles, Somalia, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia.
• Asia:
  Armenia, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Vietnam
• South America:
  Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru
• North America:
  Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet following criteria:

• For Bachelors: The Student must have done 12 years of formal Education.
• For Post Graduation: The student must hold a Bachelor Degree

English Language Requirements: No test required but student must be proficient in English.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: Kindly send till date educational transcripts (TRANSLATED IN ENGLISH) only via email on internationalaffairs-at-pcte.edu.in & rupika-at-pcte.edu.in

Scholarship Link

CSC Scholarship NENU Independent Enrollment Program for International Students in China, 2018

Northeast Normal University is delighted to offer CSC Scholarship NENU Independent Enrollment Program for 2018-Intake. This scholarship is available for Non-Chinese students.

The candidates are selected directly from abroad, excluding the international students who would graduate in China in 2018.

Northeast Normal University, or NENU, is an institution of higher learning under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education, being selected as one of the universities given priority in the construction of the211 Project. NENU is situated in Changchun City—the beautiful Spring City of northern China—with the main campus located in the Renm in Street, covering 730,000 square meters and the Jingyue campus located in the picturesque Jingyuetan Tourism Development Zone, occupying 940,000 square meters.

Scholarship Description: 

• Application Deadline: April 5, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue Full-time postgraduates (Master & PhD).
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to pursue Master’s and doctoral degree programs of Education, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Geographical Sciences (Majors of Physical Geography, Human geography, and Cartography and Geography Information System), Ecology, Psychology and Economics (World Economy and Finance) taught in English are the priority majors at NENU.
• Scholarship Award: Exempt from Application, tuition and campus accommodation fees; Living allowance (PhD 3,500 RMB/month, Master 3,000RMB/month), Comprehensive Medical Insurance Care for CSC student.
• Nationality: Non-Chinese citizens
• Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given.
• Scholarship can be taken in China

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Non-Chinese citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

• All applicants should be non-Chinese citizens.
• An applicant applying for a master degree should be under 35 years old and obtain a bachelor’s degree.
• An applicant applying for a doctoral degree should be under 40 years old and obtain a master’s degree.

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: The mode of application is online. Send all required documents below to the International Students Office of NENU after you apply online.

• Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (filled in Chinese or English and generated by the online application automatically).
• Copy of passport photo page;
• Notarized certification of the highest diploma. If you are either students or have been employed, you must submit appropriate letters of verification. If the verification is written in a language other than Chinese or English, it must be translated into either English or Chinese and sealed with official notarization;
• Copy of diploma and notarized English translation;
• Notarized academic transcripts and the English translation;
• Study plan in China (800 words or more) written in Chinese or English;
• Two recommendation letters from either professor;
• Copy of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners and Blood Test Report (HIV, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, HBcAb, etc.) and remember to bring the original when you come to China.

Scholarship Link

International Excellence Scholarships at Anglia Ruskin University in UK, 2018

Anglia Ruskin University is delighted to announce International Excellence Scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate taught program.

The university is exceptional and imaginative in the advancement of knowledge and education of students. They are passionate about collaboration, innovation and transformation to enhance social, cultural and economic well-being.

Scholarship Description:

• Application deadline:  July 13, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate taught program.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in any of the subjects offered by the university.
• Scholarship Award: The total value of this scholarship is £4,000, which you’ll receive in your first year of study.
• Number of Scholarships: Scholarship is available to 20 students every year.
• Nationality: International students
• Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: International students are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
• Entrance Requirements: Undergraduate students should have achieved ABB grades or above at A-level (or equivalent). Postgraduate students should hold a 2:1 or above. As well as looking at academic excellence, we’re interested in why you want to study at ARU, your career goals, work experience, and relevant activities you take part in outside your studies. We’ll ask you to write a short supporting statement when you apply for the scholarship.
• English Language Requirements: University’s English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) provides an excellent opportunity to provide evidence of your English level to apply to study at Anglia Ruskin. The ELPT has been developed to evaluate your level of English for undergraduate or postgraduate study. It is accepted by the university as proof of your English level and meets the visa requirements for the UK Visa Immigration (UKVI).

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: Complete this application form and return by email to international-at-anglia.ac.uk.

Application form

Scholarship Link

Free Online Course on IT Support: Communication

Microsoft is offering free online course on IT Support: Communication. This course provides insights into the communication skills and acumen needed to be a successful support agent.

This course examines how to improve your basic customer communication skills. This course will start on January 1, 2018.

Course At A Glance

Length: 5 weeks
Effort: 3-4 hours pw
Subject: IT
Institution: Microsoft and edx
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes, Add a Verified Certificate for $99
Session: Course Starts on January 1, 2018

Providers’ Details

We live in a mobile-first and cloud-first world. Computing is ubiquitous, and experiences span devices and exhibit ambient intelligence.

About This Course

This course provides insights into the communication skills and acumen needed to be a successful support agent. Effective communication, both with the customer and with internal resources at your company, is critical to the success of anybody considering a role in IT Support.

Why Take This Course?

The course begins with a review of effective communication strategies that will help you develop rapport with your customer. You then examine ways to connect with your customer through phone, email, chat, and social media, including a demonstration of empathy and communicating at the customer’s level of expertise.

Learning Outcomes

• Enter effective communication strategies
• Develop rapport with your customers
• Interpret and paraphrase the customer’s message
• Demonstrate empathy towards your customer
• Review chat etiquette best practices
• Communicate at the customer’s level of expertise
• Differentiate between implicit vs. explicit customer messages
• Understand how to answer effectively through phone, email, chat, and social media
• Satisfy a challenging customer and defuse the customer’s anger

Instructors

Bernie LawrenceCEO
Lawrence Associates LLC

Tony FrinkSenior Content Development Manager
Microsoft

Mike OrlowiczBusiness & Financial Consultant / IT Course Development & Delivery
Lawrence Associates LLC

Bernie LawrenceCEO
Lawrence Associates LLC

How To Join This Course

• Go to the course website link
• Create an edX account to SignUp
• Choose “Register Now” to get started.
• EdX offers honor code certificates of achievement, verified certificates of achievement, and XSeries certificates of achievement. Currently, verified certificates are only available in some courses.
• Once applicant sign up for a course and activate their account, click on the Log In button on the edx.org homepage and type in their email address and edX password. This will take them to the dashboard, with access to each of their active courses. (Before a course begins, it will be listed on their dashboard but will not yet have a “view course” option.)

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School of History and Institute for Medieval Studies MA Scholarships in UK, 2018

The School of History and Institute for Medieval Studies at University of Leeds is offering up to four taught master’s scholarships. These awards are open to Home/EU and International students.

The Institute for Medieval Studies brings together medievalists from across the University of Leeds and beyond to form a community of scholars working on the societies and cultures of the European and global Middle Ages.

Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the School/IMS’s English Language requirements.

Scholarship Description:

Application deadline: May 4, 2018
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters programme.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded within the School of History and Institute for Medieval Studies.
Scholarship Award: Up to four taught masters scholarships are available at a value of £14,500 each (as a full/partial fee waiver and partial cash award where the fees are less than the award).
Number of Scholarships: There are four scholarships available.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: These awards are open to Home/EU and International students.

Entrance Requirements:

• Please note that these awards are highly competitive: it is generally expected that successful applicants will hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree. Applicants should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study
• Applicants for all taught MA courses in the School of History and Institute for Medieval Studies are eligible to apply
• Scholarship holders are expected to reside mainly in Leeds or the region, and to actively contribute to and participate in the intellectual life of the postgraduate community

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the School/IMS’s English Language requirements.

Application Procedure:

Students must have done the following by the deadline of May 4, 2018 completed the School of History and Institute for Medieval Studies Application form for Taught MA Scholarships

Supplied us with

• Copies of transcripts from previous degrees
• Two academic references

Applied for one of our courses by 4 May 2018 and been offered a place of study by 18June 2018

How to Apply for a Place of Study at Leeds

• If you would like to apply for a place on a taught postgraduate degree programme, please complete an online application.

How to Apply:

To apply for a School of History and Institute for Medieval Studies MA scholarship, please complete the application form and return it by email.

If you apply for a University-administered scholarship, you will automatically be considered for a School of History and Institute for Medieval Scholarship and you do not need to complete the School scholarship application form.

Online Application

Scholarship Link