المنح الدراسية في الخارج

Background

It is generally admitted that, until the 16th/17th century A.D., the flow of knowledge and things that were in some way special (devices, machines, etc.) was from the East to the West and that things changed rapidly in the other direction with the Industrial Revolution that took place in the West. China and India are commonly viewed as constituting the East in this context, with China credited principally for the export of technology and India principally for the export of abstract ideas, theories, etc. that constitute science.

This historical reconstruction will, no doubt, continue to be modified and refined as the relevant scholarship gathers mass. However, one area in which India's contribution to world culture is based on unshakeable and extensive evidence is the area of linguistic or philological sciences. Right from the period reflected in the earliest available Vedic texts -- a period that cannot be later than 1900 B.C. and is more likely to be closer to 4000 B.C. according to recent scholarship, we see the Indian mind's engagement with language (vāc) or word in the broadest sense of the term. Highly sophisticated knowledge of phonetics (Śikṣā) developed in the following centuries. Much attention was given to prosody (Chandas) and context-sensitive grammar-based semantics (Nirukta). Grammars (Vyākaraṇa), like Pāṇini's, that still have not been surpassed in their descriptive technique soon appeared on the scene and gave rise to a robust scholarly tradition of metalanguage interpretation.

On such a background and the Indian culture's continuous recognition of mantra potential in language, it was only to be expected that an awareness of the close relationship between the word and world developed very early in Indian cultural history. Philosophy's acquisition of a 'linguistic turn' may be a twentieth-century phenomenon in the Western world, but, as Professor Karl H. Potter observes in his "Introduction to the Philosophy of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika (pp. 2-3) in vol. 2 of the Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, the linguistic turn "took place many centuries ago in India".

Principal features

The main purpose of the 2015 Summer School will be to explore the many ways in which the word and the world have been brought to bear upon each other by the Sanskritic philosophers of ancient and early medieval India. To use the title of a modern Western philosophical classic written by the late Harvard University professor Willard van Orman Quine, the School will unravel the various strands of the 'word and object' relationship that appeared in the Indian intellectual tradition. Enrolling students will be introduced to the grammarian Bhartṛhari, for whom the word was the world, as well as to the Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika philosophers, who took a more down-to-earth view of the word, and the Kāṣmīr Śaiva philosophers for whom the word was one of God's very basic powers.

Welcome to the website of the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme

The United Nations provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate programme to undertake an internship at its Headquarters in New York, Geneva, Vienna, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Beirut and Santiago.

This Internship Programme is for the United Nations Secretariat in New York only.

Eligible candidates interested in participating in an internship at the United Nations Headquarters in New York can apply by visiting the United Nations Career Portal, at careers.un.org. Please continue to read through our website for more information and guidelines.

The purpose of the United Nations Internship Programme is to:

• to provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to United Nations Offices where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments.

• to expose them to the work of the United Nations.

• gain experience in the work of the Organization with the objective of deepening their knowledge and understanding of the United Nations's goals, principles and activities.

• to provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in any discipline.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to undertake PhD study at any of New Zealand’s eight Universities: AUT University, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington..
Scholarship Provider: The NZIDRS are funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand.
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand

Eligibility: Applicants must meet all five eligibility criteria. These criteria are non-negotiable.
-Applicants can be a citizen of any country except New Zealand, Australia or Fiji
-Applicants must hold a minimum equivalent GPA of 3.6/4.0 OR an A to A+ average or in your most recent or highest post graduate tertiary qualification.
-Applicants must conduct your PhD study in New Zealand (not from a distance)
-Applicants must meet the requirements for direct entry into a PhD programme at a New Zealand University :this includes having completed the required academic qualifications for direct entry and meeting the requirements for English language proficiency
-If you have commenced your PhD studies in New Zealand, your start date must be after 15 January 2015

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (except from New Zealand, Australia and Fiji) can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The NZIDRS provides full tuition fees plus a living stipend for up to 36 months for international students to undertake PhD study at a New Zealand university. The NZIDRS are funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand. Recipients can undertake PhD study at any of New Zealand’s eight Universities: AUT University, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarships will be offered for up to 36 months.

What does it cover? The NZIDRS provides full tuition fees plus a living stipend for up to 36 months. The NZIDRS cover:
-University tuition fees and associated student levies for 3 years
-An annual living stipend of NZ$25,000 or NZ$2083.33 per month for 36 months
-Medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 annually for 3 years

Selection Criteria: The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and the impact of the proposed research for New Zealand. Research projects should have a tangible, positive effect on:
-New Zealand’s economy, in terms of international trade and business development in key sectors
-Or, New Zealand’s population in terms of health and safety
-Or, Research and scholarship in the above two areas

How to Apply: Download and complete an NZIDRS application form and submit it in hard copy by post
-Answer all questions by completing all fields of your application form and submit your form along with all required documents to Education New Zealand by 15 July 2015.

Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is offering fellowships for women scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC). The fellowships are awarded to pursue postgraduate studies leading to doctorate degree in all branches of the natural sciences at a centre of excellence (renowned research institutions/universities) in the South (developing countries) outside applicant’s home country. Each fellowship will be offered for up to three years. Deadline for submission of applications is 31 May 2015.

• الطلاب الجامعيون المسجلون بدوام كامل ممن أتموا فصلين دراسيين على الأقل في كل من: جامعة فرجينيا كومنولث في قطر، وكلية طب وايل كورنيل في قطر، وجامعة تكساس إي أند أم في قطر، وجامعة كارنيجي ميلون في قطر، وجامعة جورجتاون - كلية الشؤون الدولية في قطر، وجامعة نورثوسترن في قطر.
•  الحد الأدنى للمعدل هو ٣.٦.

• يتوجب على الطلاب تقديم طلباتهم والوثائق الداعمة إلى مكتب برنامج المنح الدراسية في جامعة حمد بن خليفة في موعد أقصاه ١٥ يونيو. ويعتمد هذا التاريخ كموعد نهائي في كل عام.

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology

Scholarships for the Applicants from the OIC Member Countries

The COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) is a public sector higher education institution established in Year 2000 through the award of Federal Charter. Today, CIIT is considered as one of the premier higher education institutions in the country and is recognized as one among the fairly large and leading public sector institutions of higher learning in Pakistan.

Currently, the CIIT is offering 96 different degree programs in the fields of Information Sciences and Technology, Engineering, Management, Architecture and Planning, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Development Studies and Basic Sciences. The present student strength is over 36,000 with faculty strength of approx. 3,000. Since inception, the Institute in a short time has produced high quality graduates numbering over 28,000 who are serving the nation in the various callings. Recently, the Higher Education Commission Pakistan (HEC) has ranked the CIIT at No.1 in the discipline of ‘Information Science & Technology’ and at No. 2 in terms of research productivity among the universities in the country.

Acute dearth of qualified human resource is an issue common to all Islamic countries. The CIIT has been making modest contribution to extend the reach out of its programs for the benefit of other Islamic countries. It is in this earnest that CIIT has taken an initiative to offer graduate scholarship to the candidates from among the OIC member countries. Brief description of the Program is given below:

·               Brief Description

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) offers 50 MS/ PhD scholarships for the candidates from the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The CIIT Scholarship Program has been launched with the objective to assist OIC member countries in the development of their human capital especially in science and technology that are both relevant and necessary for their socio-economic development through providing educational opportunities for the academically meritorious and financially needy young Muslim students to pursue their graduate/ postgraduate studies at the CIIT.

·               Fields of Study in which Scholarships are Offered

o    Master of Science in Computer Science (Including Health Informatics)

o    Master of Science in Management Science

o    Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

o    Master of Science in Biosciences

o    Master of Science in Mathematics

o    Master of Science in Physics

o    Master of Science in Meteorology

·               Benefits

The CIIT scholarship covers 100% tuition fee exemption along with 50% rebate on boarding / lodging / transport and food charges, while there is 60-80% wavier on admission and graduation fee. For details please read “Admission Guide Lines”.

·               Application Procedure

Information about application procedure and requirements is available at http://ww3.comsats.edu.pk/internationalstudents/AdmissionPR.aspx

·               Annual Time-table

The Program admits students every year in Spring and Fall Semesters. The timetable is as follows:

For Fall Semester deadline is:               June 30^th- and   

For Spring Semester:                             November 30^th -        

Deadline for submission of applications to the Office of Office of International Students Affairs (OISA).

·               How to Send Applications

The applicants have to send their applications with the required documents to the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) Office of International Students Affairs (OISA), Park Road, Islamabad Pakistan and scanned copy by email at [email protected].

·               Enquiries

All enquiries about this scholarship should be sent directly to the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology at [email protected].

The American Consulate General in Jerusalem Announces

The 2015 TechWomen Program

The American Consulate General in Jerusalem and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce TechWomen 2015, a professional exchange program to support women from the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia who are engaged in technology.  TechWomen is a high profile program for ECA.  It was launched by former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton who met with the first group of participants at the Department of State in the summer of 2011.

TechWomen brings emerging women leaders and entrepreneurs working in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia together with their counterparts in the United States for a professional mentorship and exchange program, beginning in October, 2015. TechWomen connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in STEM fields by providing them access and opportunity to advance their careers and pursue their dreams. During the five-week program, participants engage in project-based mentorships at leading companies in Silicon Valley, participate in workshops and networking events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and travel to Washington, D.C. for targeted meetings and special events to conclude the program. For more information please visit: http://www.techwomen.org/

Participant Qualifications

• Candidates must be Palestinian residents of Jerusalem, the West Bank, or Gaza Strip.
• Be a woman with a minimum of two years full-time professional experience in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and/or a career requiring significant expertise/knowledge/application of technology;
• Have a university degree;
• Be proficient in written and spoken English;
• Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity;
• Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States, or participated in a visa lottery in the past five years;
• Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities;
• Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation.

Important Note:

• Participation in the program is contingent upon the applicant qualifying for a J-1 visa to the United States.
• Holders of American passports or green cards are not eligible to participate in this program.

Application Deadline and inquiries:
Please submit an online application through the TechWomen web site at https://app.techwomen.org/application/; The application Deadline is Tuesday February 10, 2015.

For More Information:

Jerusalem and West Bank Applicants: For more information call 02-622-7107 or email [email protected].

Gaza Applicants: For more information please contact 08-286-4623 or email [email protected].