IFUW International Fellowships and Grants, Scholarships for Woman

Who can apply?

• IFUW fellowships and grants are open only to women graduates who are members of IFUW’s national federations and associations and to IFUW Independent Members.


• Students in any branch of learning relevant to IFUW’s mission may apply.


• Fellowships are offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral programme and for post-doctoral studies. First year doctoral students do not qualify.


• Grants are offered for any postgraduate programme.


• The awards may be used in any country other than the one in which the applicant was educated and other then the one in which the applicant habitually resides. For example:A New Zealand national or long-time resident enrolled in a New Zealand doctoral programme:
  - Would not be eligible if her research is to be carried out in New Zealand.
  - Would be eligible if her research or part of her research is to be carried out in another country. A Kenyan national enrolled in a New Zealand doctoral programme:
  - Would be eligible if she has done her undergraduate studies in a country other than New Zealand, regardless of where her research is to be carried out
  - Would not be eligible if she has done her undergraduate work in New Zealand and her doctoral research will be carried out in New Zealand
  - Would be eligible if she has done her undergraduate work in New Zealand and her doctoral research or part of her research will be carried out in a country other than New Zealand or her home country.

When is the application deadline?

• Members of IFUW’s national federations and associations must apply through their national headquarters.  The deadline varies by country, but normally falls beween August and mid-September.  Please ask your national headquarters for the exact deadline.


• IFUW Independent Members must apply through IFUW Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.  The deadline is 1 October.

What are the other restrictions?

• Fellowships are for 8 to 12 months of work. They are intended to enhance the original research or scholarship on which a postgraduate applicant is already engaged. First year doctoral students and applicants just beginning their research are not eligible.


• Grants are for a minimum of 2 months of work. They are awarded for specialized training, independent research, or to assist in the completion of a postgraduate degree.


• IFUW Recognition Awards are for a minimum of 2 months of work.


• Certain awards carry additional restrictions. The British Federation Crosby Hall Fellowship is reserved for women whose study or research will take place in Great Britain. The Dorothy Leet Grants are reserved for women graduates from countries with a comparatively low per capita income and for those who either wish to work as experts in these countries or whose research is of value to such countries.


• All candidates must have obtained admission to the proposed place of study or research prior to applying to IFUW’s competition.


• No assistance is given for attending conferences or for direct family support.


• The awards are not renewable.

 

What size are the awards?

• The awards offered vary. Normally 16 to 25 fellowships and grants are offered in each competition.


• Fellowships are the equivalent of 8,000 to 10,000 Swiss francs.


• Grants are from 3,000 to 6,000 Swiss francs.


• IFUW Recognition Awards are 1,000 Swiss francs.


• Examples of awards offered in the recent competition include:
  British Federation Crosby Hall Fellowship – 2500 pounds sterling
  CFUW/A. Vibert Douglas Fellowship – 12,000 Canadian dollars
  Ida Smedley MacLean Fellowship – 8,000 Swiss francs
  Winifred Cullis Grant – 5000 Swiss francs
  Dorothy Leet Grant – 4500 Swiss francs
  NZFGW Daphne Purves Grant – 4000 Swiss francs
  IFUW Recognition Award – 1000 Swiss francs

Application form

• The application form and instructions will be available for download here once the next competition has opened.


• Please read the instructions carefully. Applicants who do not follow the steps outlined in this material will be automatically disqualified.


• Do NOT include letters of reference with your application. IFUW will contact your referees after your application has been received.

What are the selection criteria?

• Motivation for research, study or training


• Originality and feasibility of proposed plan of research,study or training


• Extent to which the specialized knowledge and skills to be acquired will benefit women and girls


• Extent to which the specialized knowledge and skills to be acquired will further the applicant’s career


• Planned work or activity after completion of the research, study or training

Instructions for NFAs

• Applicants may be of any nationality, but must be members of your NFA.


• NFAs may propose a maximum of three candidates.


• If more than three candidates from an NFA wish to apply, the NFA will organize a pre-selection process.


• NFAs wishing to propose candidates, should carefully read the Instructions for National Federations and Associations

Source: http://www.ifuw.org/what/fellowships/international/

Anne Wexler US-Australia Scholarship

Applications are now open for the prestigious 2014 Anne Wexler public policy scholarships. The aim of the scholarship is to grow Australian-American educational linkages by building the network of public policy experts and to encourage ongoing policy exchange between both countries. The scholarship will enable Australian and American postgraduate students with strong academic credentials and leadership potential to undertake a public policy master’s degree in Australia or the United States in a key area such as health, energy, sustainability, climate change, regional security, political science, history or governmental relations.

Anne Wexler was a senior official with the US Department of Commerce and during her political career she worked for President Jimmy Carter. Her work on the Australia – United States Free Trade Agreement and the Australian – American Leadership Dialogue established her as a strong proponent of relations between the two countries. The scholarship was established in 2009.

Applications will close 30 September 2013. To learn more about the scholarship and for information on how to apply, visit the Fulbright Commission website at: http://fulbright.com.au/index.php/scholarships/anne-wexler-scholarships-overview

Source: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/news/anne-wexler-scholarship-open-for-applications

Asian Studies Program SCholarships, Kansai Gaidai University JAPAN

Those students who are participating in the Asian Studies Program independently (i.e., non-exchange) are eligible for a Merit Scholarship from Kansai Gaidai in the form of a US$6,000 tuition rebate at the conclusion of his/her first semester of residence provided the following two conditions are met:

• The student must have maintained no less than a 3.0 overall Grade Point Average* at his/her home institution during the two semesters (three quarters or its equivalent), prior to the academic session in which application for admission is made to Kansai Gaidai.


• 2.The student must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA during the first semester at Kansai Gaidai.

*Based on a 4.0 point grading scales and full-time student status. Students from institutions which use different grading scales must have maintained a minimum grade average of 80%.

Regardless of his/her academic performance prior to participation in the Asian Studies Program, those independent students who intend to stay at Kansai Gaidai for one academic year are entitled to receive a Merit Scholarship in the form of a US$6,000 tuition rebate at the conclusion of the second semester at Kansai Gaidai provided the following two conditions are met:

• The student must have completed the first semester at Kansai Gaidai with no less than a 3.0 GPA.


• The student must also maintain a 3.0 GPA during his/her second semester at Kansai Gaidai.

Source Info: http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/06_financial_information/03.html

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarships

Recruiting covers all scholarship categories. However, because recruiting targets will
differ by countr y and region, potential applicants should check closely with the Japanese
embassy in their own specifi c countr y or region. The initial screening is comprised of a document inspection, a written test and an interview. Subjects of the written test vary somewhat by country and region.
The local Japanese embassies conduct their screening on the basis of these test results,
and then make their recommendations to MEXT. MEXT confers with the selection
committee, deliberates with the host schools, and then makes its fi nal selections. While
candidates may express their preferences for specifi c schools of study, the fi nal decision
will be made by MEXT. For further details, candidates should contact the Japanese embassy in their own specifi  countr y or region.

Application through Japanese Universities
-1 University Recommendation (selection of new applicants before they  arrive in Japan)

Based on the university exchange agreement, Japanese universities conduct their
examinations of the international student candidates, with recommendations made
to MEXT as research students or Japanese studies students. MEXT confers with the election committee, and then makes its selections. For further details, candidates should
contact their current school of enrollment.
-2 Domestic Selection (selection of privately fi nanced students already in  Japan)

Targeted under this categor y are privately financed students currently studying at
Japanese universities. Qualifi ed are fourth-year students expected to advance to regular
Master's program student status, or Master's or Doctoral students expected to remain as
regular students for one year or longer. Applicants with excellent academic records are
chosen to attend from the new school year as research students.
For further details, candidates should contact their current school of enrollment.
Applicants must pass this first stage and then a second stage of screening by MEXT
(document screening) before a fi nal decision is made

For Young Leaders Program, the recruitment will be conducted through the embassies
of Japan in target countries upon the recommendation of recommending authorities. Initial
selection will be made through document screening, inter viewing, essay writing, etc..
The second selection will be done by YLP Committee set in MEXT, and hence the fi nal
decision on candidates.

SOurce: http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/documents/scholarshipse_mext.pdf

Intel PhD Fellowship Program awards fellowships, USA

Overview

The Intel PhD Fellowship Program awards fellowships to exceptional PhD candidates pursuing leading-edge innovation in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. This is a prestigious and highly competitive program with a limited number of fellowships awarded annually. This is an extremely coveted award and selected students are recognized as being amongst the best in their areas of research.

History

The fellowship program was started in the early 1990s by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore. Its purpose was to recognize and honor top students pioneering research in all areas that would benefit humankind. Gordon wanted to give back to those universities and communities who excelled at producing top technical talent. It was also a way to foster collaborative partnerships with universities, its faculty, and promote the next generation of technology leadership. The program has been operational every year for more than two decades. Today's program maintains that same spirit of acknowledging innovative talent and places an added emphasis on developing generations of students who are responsive to the thought-provoking questions facing the semiconductor and computing industries and their impact on an increasingly connected global society.

Award Provisions

The fellowship includes a cash award (one academic year tuition plus stipend) and a travel grant. Every award recipient is assigned to an Intel technical mentor who is an established leader in their field. Students work directly with their mentor to develop a deep understanding of the technical issues facing the industry and be on the forefront of solving the most complex technical problems that lie ahead. Award recipients are also prioritized for internships and hiring opportunities within the company.

Intel PhD fellows are invited to attend the PhD Fellowship Forum held during the summer on the Intel campus to be recognized, learn about Intel's latest technologies, and network with fellow winners, top Intel executives, and technical leaders.

Eligibility

• Must be currently enrolled in a PhD program at one of the participating universities with interest in one of the following technology areas: Hardware Systems Technology and Design, Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing, Software Technology and Design, Social Research and Ethnography.


• Must have the unrestricted permanent right to work in the U.S. without any type of sponsorship. Exceptions may be made for PhD candidates with critical skills in an area of demonstrated shortage in the U.S. These positions are also subject to U.S. Department of Commerce restrictions on Export Licensing and are therefore not open to individuals from embargoed and controlled countries.


• Student must retain full-time student status during the academic year for which the fellowship is awarded.


• Must be within eighteen months of graduation.


• Must have successfully completed qualifying exams.


• If selected, student may not defer the fellowship.


• Final awards are competitive and based on the student's academic excellence and ability to clearly articulate their research interests.


• Payment of the fellowship award will be made directly to the university and is non-transferable.


• Intel employees and their families are not eligible.

Application

Select U.S. universities are invited annually to submit a limited number of student candidates for consideration. Students must first be nominated by their corresponding university and then are judiciously reviewed by Intel fellows and technical leaders to select the most qualified award recipients. Intel values diversity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, under-represented minority groups, and women to apply.

Intel does not accept direct applications from students or faculty. Applications are submitted online. Once applicants are nominated by their respective Intel designated university coordinator, they will be given a link, username, and password to access the application form. Please contact your university's engineering or computer science department to determine if your school is currently participating in the program, locate the Intel designated university coordinator, or to receive additional information on the application process.

Source: https://intelfellowships.com/us/index.asp#application