2013 Alliance Française de Grand Rapids Scholarship Announcement

2013 Alliance Française de Grand Rapids Scholarship Announcement

Award: A $1200.00 scholarship 

Purpose: To support the study of the French language and culture.

Eligibility: A local college student who currently has at least  sophomore status and has declared a major or minor in French.

Use: To be applied to an academic program or purpose specified by the recipient.

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by March 30, 2013.

Date of Award: The scholarship winner will be notified during the last week of April 2013.

Questions: Contact L. Mathews at 616-550-7057.

·          Click Here for the Scholarship Application  

·          Click Her for the Scholarship Recommendation Form

Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students

Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students

MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: 9 Jan 2013 (annual)Study in:  France
Course starts AY 2013-2014

Brief description:

The Eiffel France Scholarships are for international students wishing to study in France. The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs launched the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme in January 1999 to support French centres of higher education in their international outreach initiatives, in a context of mounting competition among developed countries, to attract elite overseas students on master’s, engineering and  PhD courses.  It aims to attract outstanding international students identified by French institutions of higher education.

Host Institution(s):

French Universities and Academic Institutions

Field(s) of study:

The areas of study concerned by the Eiffel scholarships are:

·          engineering sciences at Master level, sciences in a broader sense for PhD level (engineering sciences, exact sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and life sciences, nano- and bio-technology, earth and environmental sciences and information and communication sciences and technology)

·          economics and management

·          law and political sciences

Target group:

The Eiffel France Scholarships are for excellent international students from any country.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Eiffel programme does not cover tuition fees, though the higher education centres concerned are invited to apply the best possible financial conditions to Eiffel scholarship-holders.  Enrolment fees at state-run higher education centres are waived for students on French government scholarship programmes such as this.

Eiffel scholarship-holders on Master’s courses receive an allowance of €1,181. In addition, the programme meets various expenses including return trip, health insurance and cultural activities. Scholarship-holders might also be eligible for additional accommodation allowance.

Eiffel scholarship-holders on PhD courses receive an allowance of €1,400. In addition, the programme meets various expenses including return travel (single return trip for law and political science students on multiple stays), health insurance and cultural activities. Scholarship-holders might also be eligible for additional accommodation allowance.

Eligibility:

French higher education establishments shortlist the best overseas students whom they wish to enrol in their courses for Eiffel scholarships.

You are eligible for a scholarship if you are enrolled in a course awarding a Master or in colleges awarding an engineering science diploma or a PhD course as part of a jointly tutored or jointly supervised thesis with a foreign higher education establishment partner.

Applicants for Master courses must be no more  than 30 years old at the deadline date for the selection committee of the 8th March 2013 (i.e. born after 08/ 03/1982) and no more than 35 years old for the PhD courses (i.e. born after 08/03/1977)

Application instructions:

Applications are not accepted from students themselves, or from non-French institutions. Applications for EIFFEL scholarships are submitted by French Higher Education Institutions. You must meet the requirements of the French Institution in order to be considered for the scholarship.

The next deadline for applications is 9 January 2013. Application deadline to participating French Institutions may be earlier than this.  

It is important to read the Eiffel Program Guide and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.  Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from the official website.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.egide.asso.fr/jahia/Jahia/appels/eiffel

Related Scholarships: List of France Scholarships

Source:- The Times of India, New Delhi

French Embassy - Krishna Kriti Foundation Co-financed Scholarships for Fine Arts

French Embassy - Krishna Kriti Foundation Co-financed Scholarships for Fine Arts

·          Degree / Diplomas, India

The interested applicants to fill an online form on the website www.krishnakriti.in,

Period of application: 15th January to 15th February
Duration and benefits: 1 scholarship for 12 months and another 1 for 6 months, benefits: 615 Euros/month, overseas medical insurance coverage and up & down air ticket
Procedure:

Each applicant completes the online form on the Foundation’s web site http://www.krishnakriti.in/fellowship/apply-online/

Each applicant to upload 5 representative works and an essay outlining their personal project.

The French embassy will help place the selected candidates in Art schools in France.

Selection Procedure:

A joint jury with three Indian artist/art critics proposed by the Foundation and one French artist/art critic shall screen the applications.  After the 15th February, all the art works selected (25) will be on the website and shall be exhibited at the Gallery KalaKriti.

·          Apply Online

Source:- The Times of India, New Delhi

French Embassy – Neemrana Music Foundation Co-financed Scholarships for Music

French Embassy – Neemrana Music Foundation Co-financed Scholarships for Music

·          Degree / Diplomas, India

NEEMRANA MUSIC FOUNDATION – INSTITUT FRANCAIS EN FRANCAIS / EMBASSY OF FRANCE IN INDIA SCHOLARSHIP

The Institut Francais/Embassy of France in India in collaboration with Neemrana Foundation in Delhi decided to offer 2 co-financed scholarships in the field Music to undertake higher studies inFrance.

Procedure of application: Fill in the enclosed application and submit along with the requisite documents to the Scholarship Cell, University Cooperation Service, Embassy of France, 2 Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi 110 011

Eligibility: Any person who has a high level of expertise in the field of music (singing, lyrics) and has an admission from an institute/university in France in a recognised program can apply for this scholarship.

Age: 30 years

Documents to be sent:

Scholarship Cell
University Cooperation Service
Embassy of France
2 Aurangzeb Road
NEW DELHI 110 011

Procedure of selection: Based on the application, a pre-selection of the candidates is done by a representative of University cooperation service of the Institut Français/Embassy of France and the Neemrana Music Foundation.

The final selection will be done by a Jury comprising of the representatives both the Neemrana Music Foundation and the university cooperation service after having a personal interview with the pre-selected candidates.

Benefits of scholarship: Living expenses scholarship of 615 euros/month including overseas medical insurance coverage and an up and down air ticket and pre-departure language course in French through Alliance Française.

Declaration of result: 3rd week of June

For further information, write to: scholarship.france@gmail.com

·          Neemrana_Scholarship_Application_Form

Source:- The Times of India, New Delhi

K C Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad

A ladder for talent to rise.

The trustees of K.C. Mahindra Education Trust offer interest-free loan scholarships to Indian nationals for post-graduate studies abroad in various fields. Applications are i. -ii -j for the K.C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies for the year 2013.

The maximum amount lor the scholarships will be Rs 2 laKhs per scholar except for the 3 K C. Mahindra fellow scholarships for which the maximum amount will be Rs. 8 lakhs per scholar

Applicants for the scholarships are required to satisfy the following conditions:

They must possess a FIRST CLASS degree or an equivalent diploma of similar standard from a recognised Indian university.

Theiy must have secured admission or have applied for admission in reputable foreign universities for courses commencing from September, 2013 but not later than February, 2014.

Candidates studying in the FINAL YEAR of the degree or diploma courses are also eligible to apply, provided they produce their final year certificate before 30th June, 2013.

Application forms can be collected from K.C. Mahindra Education Trust, Cecil Court, 3rd Floor, Near Regal Cinema, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Mumbai-400001 or downloaded from

http://www.kcmet.org/whatwedo/initiatives/scholarship.html and submitted in the prescribed format. Prescribed application forms duly filled in by the applicants together with necessary enclosures must reach the Trust Office before 31st March, 2013.

The final interview of the candidates will take place in the month of July, 2013. The interview date will be intimated to the selected candidates by the end of May, 2013.

For more details log on to http://www.kcmet.org/whatwedo/initiatives/scholarship.html

K.C.MAHINDRA

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Source:- The Times of India, New Delhi

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for Developing Countries

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for Developing Countries

European Union
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: around Dec-Jan (annual)
Study in:  European Countries
Course starts Aug-Sept 2013

Brief description:

The European Union offers fully-funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for Masters programmes and Doctorate programmes to students coming from developing countries.

These scholarships are exclusively awarded to students that have been selected to attend one of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Programmes at Masters or Doctorate level.

Host Institution(s):

European Universities/Institutions participating under approved Erasmus Mundus Action Joint Programmes.

Field(s) of Study:

For 2013-2014, about 139 Masters courses and 43 Joint Doctorate courses are supported by scholarships. The field(s) of study covered are: Agriculture and Veterinary, Engineering, Manufacture and Construction, Health and Welfare, Humanities and Arts, Science, Mathematics and Computing, and Social Sciences, Business and Law.

Number of Awards:

From the period of 2009-2013,  about 5,300 Masters students and 440 Doctoral students from developing countries will be awarded with an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.

Target group:

Students from developing/emerging countries who do not come from the 27 Member States of the EU and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The programme offers full-time scholarships and/or fellowships that cover the living costs, tuition fees, travelling and insurance costs of the students.

Scholarship amounts can vary according to the level of studies/teaching/research, their duration (3 months to 3 years) and the grantee’s nationality (scholarships for non-EU individuals are higher than for EU individuals).

Eligibility:

Please note that each Erasmus Mundus Joint Programme defines its own selection criteria and admission procedures. Students or scholars should contact the Consortium offering the Masters /Doctoral  Programmes for more information.

Application instructions:

For the academic year 2013/2014 you are advised to consult in advance the websites of each of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Programmes (Masters/Doctorates) that interest you. There you will find all necessary information concerning the content of the course, its structure, the scholarship amounts as well as the application and selection procedures. Deadline varies from program to program.  The deadline varies per programme but is around October to January annually.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

Since each individual joint programme consortium is responsible for its own application and selection procedures (and timetable), interested candidates should consult the relevant website in order to take notice of these procedures. If necessary, they should contact the consortium for further information.

You will find further information on the Action 1 of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Programmes in the updated version of the “frequently asked questions” (FAQs).

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/funding/scholarships_students_academics_en.php#1

Erasmus Mundus Programme Guidelines 2009-2013 (See Chapters 4 & 5):  http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/programme/documents/guide_emdec09_%20en.pdf

See also the partial List of Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

Charpak Scholarship

The Charpak scholarship program is run by the French Embassy in India. It offers three types of funding: 

·          The Internship program
This program is designed for engineering students at the Bachelor’s or Master’s levels who plan to train at FrenchInstitutions during their academic break (May to July).

·          The Exchange program
This program is designed for exchange students for a period of one to four months (duration of an academic semester) at the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree level.

·          The Master’s program
This program is designed for one to two years of studies in France at the Master’s degree level

Your application will be selected on the basis of your excellent academic record
to date, as well as the consistency and quality of your statement of purpose. Knowledge of French will be an asset. For master’s scholarship applicants, a tie-up between your current Indian institution and your future French Institution will also
be an asset. Fluency in writing and speaking English is mandatory.

Scholarship value for all three programs

·          Free student visa, including CEF fee waiver

·          Monthly stipend of 615 euros
for up to 10 months (= 1 academic year)

·          Medical insurance coverage

·          Access to student housing
if available, or partial funding of your housing expenses (230 to 280 euros monthly, depending on your city of residence in France)

·          Full tuition waiver at public universities
Partial tuition waivers may be granted by other institutions, according to their individual policies

Apply now!

Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University

Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University Seetharamapatnam Paloncha Andhra Pradesh Phone-No: 53001/53002 Fax: 08744-53001 Email: adama_engg@yahoo.com  Website: www.edudiary.com

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh

Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Aligarh Uttar Pradesh Phone-No: 700994 700220 Fax: 0571-701331 Email: aakhan@amu.ac.in  Website: www.amu.ac.in

EWU to Observe their 12th Convocation

East West University (EWU) to hold its 12th convocation at its own campus at Aftab Nagar on February 27, 2013, says a press release. 

The ceremony will begin at 10 am. The University holds convocation every year. President Md. Zillur Rahman, and Chancellor of EWU has kindly nominated Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid, MP, to preside over the convocation ceremony and confer the degrees as the representative of the Chancellor. 

Professor Sufia Ahmed, National Professor, will deliver the convocation speech. Some 3000 people including teachers, students, guardians, and invited guests are expected to attend the convocation ceremony. 

A total of 1279 graduating students will receive certificates in the convocation, 808 from the undergraduate and 471 from the graduate programs.

Begum Rokeya University Resumes on Feb 28

All academic and administrative activities of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) will resume on February 28, 2013. 

The university has been remaining closed since January 11, 2013 last when the authority announced closure of all academic and administrative activities for indefinite period after holding an emergency meting of the academic council on January 10, 2013. 

Acting Registrar Shahjahan Ali Mandal said the decision of opening of the university was taken at an academic council meeting held on Saturday with Vice-chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Abdul Jalil Miah in the chair. 

5th Reunion of JU English Dept on March 1

The fifth reunion of Jahangirnagar University (JU) English Department Alumni Association will be held on March 1, 2013. 

The association has organised various programmes to celebrate the occasion. 

Former students of the department are requested to register at www.jueaa.org or on Facebook by February 26, 2013. 

Registration fees can be deposited into A/C No. 6312100010589 in the name: J.U. English Alumni Association at any branch of EXIM Bank Ltd. 

For details the students can contact Mustafizur Rahman at 01727389528 and Subarna Selim at 01717163316.

Leading University 2nd Convocation

IUB Admission Summer 2013 in MBA and EMBA

Several Microsoft PCs hacked

The world's largest software company said the security intrusion was "similar" to recent ones reported by Apple Inc and Facebook Inc.

The incident, reported on one of the company's public blogs happened "recently", but Microsoft said it chose not to make any statement publicly while it gathered information about the attack.

"This type of cyberattack is no surprise to Microsoft and other companies that must grapple with determined and persistent adversaries," said Matt Thomlinson, general manager of Trustworthy Computing Security at Microsoft, in the company's blog post.

Over the past week or so, both Apple and Facebook said computers used by employees were attacked after visiting a software developer website infected with malicious software.

The attacks come at a time of broader concern about computer security.

Newspaper websites, including those of The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, have been infiltrated recently. Earlier this month U.S. President Barack Obama issued an executive order seeking better protection of the country's critical infrastructure from cyber attacks.

BASIS Outsourcing Award 2013

Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) has started the registration for the BASIS Outsourcing Award 2013.

The registration form is available at outsourcingaward.basis.org.bd will end on February 25.

This year, BASIS will give 100 awards in total. The ogranisation has decided to award one person from each 64 districts of the country with this award. This move is taken to encourage everyone in the country in outsourcing field.

For the first time, female freelancer will also be awarded.

The award has been categorised in four sections ��" outsourcing organisation, individual freelancer, district wise freelancer and female freelancer.

Fifteen awards will be given in outsourcing ogranisation category. In individual freelancer category, there are 18 awards in six different sub-categories: web application development and programming, mobile application development, SEO and online marketing, web design, graphic design, and online blogging and content development.

Three female freelancers or entrepreneurs will be awarded in female freelancer category.

BASIS will announce the name of the award winners at BASIS Softexpo 2013 which will be held on March 6-9 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital.

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German Education System, Education system of Germany, Education in Germany

German education system is mainly handled by state with federal government playing a minor role. Nursery schooling is provided to all children between three and six years after which schooling is compulsory for 11 to 12 years.

In Germany education for pupils between 6 and 18 years old is free and compulsory. Almost every German adult is literate that means he is able to read and write.

At the age of four years, German children begin their education at the primary school i.e. Grundschule till the age of 10 years. They are allowed to take up further education based on the result obtained from the test given after that primary phase. More than half of the students go for upper level school i.e. Hauptschule for more 5 years of education. Once they are completed with higher education they go for 3 years of occupational training Berufsschule. Besides classroom training students are also given practical and onsite training.

The ones who have completed their primary education will obtain classroom training Realschule for three years related to commerce and administration. After completion they can go for higher level of professional training, Fachoberschule.

Students who wish to take admission in a university will have to obtain 9 years of rigorous education i.e. Gymnasium after which they have to take a take to obtain the diploma Abitur.

Germany is well known for the high quality of their education. Heidelberg University is among the oldest in Europe and founded in 1386.

German universities are located in Berlin, Bonn, Erlangen, Frankfurt, Friburgo, Gotinga, Hamburgo, Leipzig, Marburg ander Lahn, Munich and Tubinga. Germany also has many excellent schools of Music, Fine Arts, Cinema and Photography.

Education in Germany is public, with most schools, colleges and universities are paid by the taxpayers and so they do not charge any tuition fee. Educational programs are organized, financed and administered at the state level. . The Department of Education in each of the 16 federal states oversees the state's primary, secondary and career training schools and much of higher education. Administrators at both the state and federal level coordinate with each other for educational planning and research. As a result the quality of education is quite good throughout the country.

There are over 300 post secondary institutions in Germany that includes colleges of art and music, theological colleges, comprehensive universities and polytechnic universities. German constitution allows students to fully develop their potential in one’s occupation and fully develop skills and have proper career training.

About 75% of German students first go for a formal three year training program with hands on job experience in business, industry and government with career specific classroom instruction.

Bachelor 

Though recognized and known the world over, the Bachelor degree is fairly new to Germany. To obtain a Bachelors degree you need to have 180 study points in European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The study period is minimum 3 years. You can get the following degrees after completing your Bachelor’s Program.

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
• Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Master

A Bachelors degree forms the basis for the next academic step is a Masters degree. One or two year study program equals 120 ECTS points. A Bachelors degree is required to apply for a Masters study program. A Masters degree is valued the same as a German ‘Diplom’ or ‘Magister’ degree.

Master types:

• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
• Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
• Master of Music (M.Mus.)
• Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Doctorate / PhD

You can apply for a PhD after completing your Master’s program. You would be required to write a dissertation and give an oral exam to attain the Doctorate title (PhD). Students that are working on their dissertation are called Doktoranden. 

The Old German Degree System

Diplom
 
The term ‘Diplom’ belongs to the old degree system (before the Bologna reforms), though some universities still have the Diplom program. The length of the Diplom program is 4 years.

Magister
 
This is also part of the old degree system, the most common degree program for the social sciences. 

Staatsexamen (State exam)
 
This is a state organized exam and the degree is for jurists, doctors and teachers. One  usually two State Exams are needed to receive a degree.
Admission:

Admission to various universities, depends upon the type of institution that you opt for. All Higher Education Institutions, have a Summer Semester which usually lasts from March to August or from April to September and Winter Semester is from September to February or from October to March.