The South African Department of Science & Technology and the National Research Foundation jointly supports the activities of the South African Biosystematics Initiative (SABI). SABI aims to develop a representative community of systematic biologists - well supported by government and society – that addresses exciting and important issues relevant to South Africa's rich biological heritage. SABI’s funding and its activities are therefore focused around four thrusts including research, education and training, public understanding of science, and infrastructure.
This call for applications pertains to the following SABI activities:
· Research Projects
(The application system for research project submissions will open on the 30 June 2010. Applications must be submitted via the NRF’s Interim Solution at http://nrfinterim.nrf.ac.za. Please select the Knowledge Fields Development (KFD) Call under Create New Application.)
· Production of Identification Keys
· Postdoctoral Fellowships
· International Travel Student Awards
(Applications for the above three activities will only be accepted in the required format -see relevant Appendices 6 to 8 - via e-mail or fax from the organisation’s designated authority, e.g. at Universities the designated authority is the research office, to Ms Ndileka Qamba-Mtwazi at email: Ndileka@nrf.ac.za, or fax: 086 541 9538.)
The NRF’s closing date for all applications is 31 August 2010. All applications must be endorsed by the research office of the principal applicant. Incomplete and late submissions will not be accepted.
Please direct all queries to:
Ms Mmamokete Mabuela
Grant Officer
Tel: +27 (0) 12 481-4088 , Fax: +27 (0) 86 562 9590
Email: mabuela@nrf.ac.za
or
Ms Ndileka Qamba-Mtwazi
Liaison Officer
Tel: +27 (0)12 481- 4161, Fax: +27 (0) 86 541 9538
Email: Ndileka@nrf.ac.za
Source: http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=26
Sunday, 26 February 2012
The South African Department of Science & Technology and the National Research Foundation
DAAD / NRF In-Country Scholarships 2012-2013
As part of the “In-Country Scholarship Programme”, in which more than two dozen African universities and university networks participate and which annually supports some 800 African postgraduates. The programme is co-funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the National Research Foundation (NRF). The scholarship is aimed at university staff development in the first instance, without neglecting other sector demands for academically trained personnel.
The NRF lauds this contribution of the German government as being of invaluable support to its own efforts of significantly increasing the number of post-graduate candidates receiving quality education & training; of contributing significantly to our national efforts of human capital development, especially at our tertiary institutions but also for the public and private sectors; and of tangibly engaging in the South African PhD Project and, thereby, fulfilling one of the key strategic objectives of the NRF VISION 2015.
Target Group
The programme addresses candidates who aim at acquiring a Master’s or doctoral degree. Preference will be given to young South African or permanent resident university staff members or candidates considered for teaching / research staff recruitment either for their own university or any other institution of higher education in South Africa. Staff members should be exempted from teaching for full-time studies. In exceptional cases, a limited extent of teaching obligations may be accepted but has to be motivated in writing to the NRF. The host institution has to document precisely and convincingly the quantity and content of the lecturing duties and their compliance with the prevailing goal of the academic qualification of the candidate. An intrinsic link between the teaching obligations and the content of the degree programme is indispensible.
DAAD and NRF offer up to 100 scholarships (first awards) for Master’s and Doctoral studies in 2011.
Scholarship Details
The scholarships are designed for full-time two-year Master’s courses or three-year doctoral degree studies. Note: the initial award is for one year only. For extensions an annual progress report will have to be completed and submitted to the NRF. Scholarship values are as follows:
Master’s courses: ZAR 40,000.00 p.a.
PhD degree studies: ZAR 65,000.00 p.a. Upgrading students are expected to complete an annual progress report, stating clearly that they have upgraded their studies. Upgrades will be included in the DAAD/NRF Joint In-Country Scholarship Programme. Scholarship holders are not allowed to change to any other DAAD or NRF funding streams during the tenure of the award. However scholarship holders are encouraged to apply on completion of their funding (eg. completion of masters degree and wanting to apply for doctoral funding). Additional funds are not awarded to awardees on this scholarship for research funding, travel grants to conferences except for the short term (2-6 months) research visits to Germany mentioned below.
Short-term research scholarships (2 – 6 months) tenable at a German university
In selected cases, the scholarship-holder may apply for a short-term research fellowship (duration 2-6 months) in Germany where parts of the thesis-related research would significantly gain from this research visit because of required equipment, co-supervision or similar reasons. The applicant will have to present a current invitation by a German professor who is willing to supervise the research during the envisaged stay in Germany, besides a convincing letter of motivation and a clearly defined time schedule for the research stay.
Application forms for these short-term research fellowships and further information can be obtained from:
http://ic.daad.de/johannesburg/scholarships.htm
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be South African citizens or hold permanent residence status in South Africa (in the latter case, both certified proof of employment and residency must be provided). Applicants from third countries are eligible only for PhD programmes and under the condition that they are employed at the university where the PhD is to be pursued. Applicants must have obtained an accumulative average of 65% and above to be considered Female candidates and those belonging to historically disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged to apply An age limit of 36 years at the time of application applies Applicants may come from all those fields of study that have a strong relevance to national development (natural sciences, mathematics, ICT, engineering, agricultural sciences, applied social sciences).
However, the humanities and fine arts are excluded from this programme. Applicants who already hold a qualification for the level of funding they are applying for are not eligible. Scholarships-holders are allowed to hold supplementary bursaries, grants or emoluments with unlimited values. However the scholarship may not be held simultaneously with a bursary/scholarship from any other NRF source or administered source without prior NRF/ DAAD permission. If the applicant does receive supplementary funding during the duration of the scholarship, this will need to be declared to the NRF/ DAAD. Scholarship-holders may not hold full-time salaried employment during the duration of the scholarship. They will be allowed to undertake a maximum of 10 hours of teaching, tutorials, assistance or demonstration duties per week on average.
Application Documents
Proof of South African ID Document Proof of Permanent Residency together with letter indicating university employment (if applicable) Recommendation by Supervisor Official and certified university degree certificates including transcripts minimum accumulative academic requirement of 65% in previous degree Admission letter indicating full time registration (if applicable) 2 Reference Letters
Application Procedure Applications must be sent through to the National Research Foundation (NRF) via the university
Research Office / Postgraduate Office / Financial Aid Office / Bursary Office. Applicants must download the DAAD/NRF Joint In-Country Scholarship Application Form from the NRF website: www.nrf.ac.za, Application forms can be found on the home page under the “funding opportunities” category
Complete the application form Once all the information is completed and all the relevant documentation is attached, submit (scanned complete application forms) electronically to the office in charge of the DAAD/ NRF In- Country Scholarship programme at your university (Research Office / Postgraduate Office / Financial Aid Office / Bursary Office); the university designated authorities of the NRF will validate the application and forward it to the NRF to consider
Closing Date: 10 august 2013
Readmore:http://www.uct.ac.za/usr/pgfo/notices/appstud/daad%20in_country_call_2011.pdfSAAO-ASSA Scholarships 2012-2013
The purpose of the SAAO – ASSA Scholarship is to encourage current or intending undergraduates (i.e. 1st, 2nd or 3rd year) studying for a B.Sc. degree at any university in South Africa, who have a stated interest in astronomy, to prepare for furthering their interest. Applicants must be resident in South Africa.
The value of each SAAO – ASSA Scholarship for 2011 is five thousand rand. One quarter of this amount will be paid be to the Scholarship holder to assist with expenses and prescribed book purchases, and the rest will be paid into the holder’s university fees account. The holder will automatically be considered for the SAAO – ASSA Scholarship in future years, until completion of the B.Sc. degree, subject to good progress being made.
Applications must be submitted to the below before 15 January 2011. There is no standard application form, and the following items must be submitted:
• A covering letter by the applicant, including CV, and a statement of interest in Astronomy, giving reasons.
• A statement of the applicant’s intended course of study (full details of subjects and modules, and their costs) for 2011, and if possible and relevant, for the remaining years of undergraduate study.
• A statement or proof that the applicant is resident in South Africa.
• A statement that the applicant either has no other bursary or scholarship, or where the applicant has a scholarship or bursary, the amount, source and conditions.
• A copy of the applicant’s final official results, whether matric or university, from the previous year of study (this will be 2010, unless there are unusual circumstances).
• A recent letter of support from a lecturer or teacher.
• Full contact details, including e-mail, postal address, cellphone and landline numbers.
Applications and queries may be addressed by e-mail (preferred) to [scholarships@assa.saao.ac.za] or in writing to: Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, Scholarships, c/o P0 Box 9, Observatory, 7935.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2012-2013
The Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) is devoted to the study of China in Sub-Saharan Africa. As Africa’s political economic interaction with China increases, the need for greater analysis of underlying economic dynamics in China and of the Chinese trade and investment in Africa grows. Chinese policies and activities in Africa require a methodologically sound empirical research in African states, a clear understanding of inner-Chinese dynamics, and a comparative perspective to other role-players’ engagement. The CCS covers these three areas of research.
We are seeking to strengthen our team with a postdoctoral research fellow with expertise in Chinese economic relations with Africa, particularly in the areas of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) or trade policies. The research aims at identifying drivers in Chinese economic engagement in specific African economies and sectors, and will particularly look into the distribution of gains in interactions between Chinese and African role-players.
Requirements
A PhD in Economics or related Social Science discipline (such as Political Science, International Relations or Development Studies) obtained in the past five years, and with a clear focus on China and/or Chinese economic activities in Africa. Working knowledge of Mandarin will be a particularly strong asset for the position. The position is likely to involve empirical research in African countries; the willingness and ability to travel are therefore assumed.
Fellowship Application Deadline: 31December2013
Saturday, 22 October 2011
NAACP/HBCU Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org
Purpose of award: To support incoming freshmen at HBCUs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be incoming African American freshmen at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Students must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: March 30.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
NAHN Scholarship 2012-2013
Attn.: Maria Castro, NAHN Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair
1501 Sixteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-387-2477
Fax: 202-483-7183
Email: info@thehispanicnurses.org
http://www.thehispanicnurses.org
Purpose of award: To aid Hispanic nursing students who demonstrate the potential to make contributions to the nursing profession and who will act as positive role models for other nursing students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the NAHN and be enrolled in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate, graduate or practical/vocational nursing program.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April 14.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail.
NAJA Scholarship Fund 2012-2013
AI Neuharth Media Center Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-677-5282
Fax: 866-694-4262
Email: info@naja.com
http://www.naja.com
Purpose of award: To assist Native American students pursuing journalism degrees.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current members of NAJA.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National AAJA General Scholarship Awards 2012-2013
1182 Market Street
Suite 230
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-346-2051
Fax: 415-346-6343
Email: lilac@aaja.org
http://www.aaja.org
Purpose of award: Monetary assistance is awarded to students pursuing studies that lead to careers in print, broadcast or photo journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the field of journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, scholastic ability and financial need. Applicants may be high school seniors, college students or graduate students.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: April.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-474-NABA
Fax: 301-474-3114
Email:
http://www.nabainc.org
Purpose of award: To support African Americans and other minorities in the accounting and finance professions.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be ethnic minorities currently enrolled as full-time undergraduates in accounting, finance or business or as graduate students in a Master's of Accountancy program. Applicants must also be NABA members and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $500-$6,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Program 2012-2013
8701-AAdeiphi Road
Adelphi, MD 20783
Phone: 301-445-7100
Fax: 301-445-7101
Email: warren@nabj.org
http://www.nabj.org
Purpose of award: To support African American students who are planning to pursue careers in journalism.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be African American high school seniors, college students or graduate students who plan to pursue careers in journalism and who are journalism majors or in staff positions on the school newspaper or campus television, radio or website.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Huntington-British Academy Fellowships for Study in Great Britain 2012-2013
San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: 626-405-2194
Fax: 626-449-5703
Email: cpowell@huntington.org
http://www.huntington.org
Purpose of award: To offer scholars exchange fellowships to research British and American history, literature, art history and the history of science and medicine.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent. Applicants must submit cover sheets, project descriptions, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 15.
How to apply: There is no application form, and application materials are described online.
National Foster Parent Association Vocational/Job Training Scholarship 2012-2013
7512 Stanich Avenue #6
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone: 800-557-5238
Fax: 253-853-4001
Email: Info@NFPAinc.org
http://www.nfpainc.org
Purpose of award: To support foster youth in furthering their education through technical or vocational programs.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be foster children at least 17 years old planning to enroll in vocational, job training or correspondence courses, including the GED.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Leadership Grant 2012-2013
219 East Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-547-5106
Fax: 202-546-8168
Email: scholarships@osia.org
http://www.osia.org
Purpose of award: To provide awards to college students of Italian descent.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate prograI1l at a four-year university and of Italian descent. Applicants must submit official transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation and an essay. Awards are given based on academic merit.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 28.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
National Scholarship 2012-2013
1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009-3298
Phone: 202-483-4206
Fax:
Email: info@nanbpwc.org
http://www.nanbpwc.org
Purpose of award: To award scholarships to aspiring business and professional college or university students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must submit a transcript, an application form, two letters of recommendation and an essay that is at least 300 words on "Why is education important to me?"
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Native American Education Grant 2012-2013
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 888-728-7228 x5776
Fax:
Email: fcook@ctr.pcusa.org
http://www.pcusa.org
Purpose of award: To aid Alaska Natives and Native Americans pursuing full-time post-secondary education.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are high school graduates or G.E.D. recipients and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must present proof of tribal membership, and preference will be given to members of the Presbyterian Church and students who have already completed at least one semester of work at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $200-$2,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone request.
Native American Leadership Education Program 2012-2013
Attn.: Scholarship Affairs Office 8200 Mountain Road NE
Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: 505-262-2351
Fax:
Email: nscholarsh@aol.com
http://www.catchingthedream.org
Purpose of award: To increase the number of American Indian teachers in American Indian schools.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be at least 1/4 degree American Indian, enrolled in a tribe and current paraprofessionals 10 an American Indian school who are attending or plan to attend college full-time studying education, counseling or school administration. Students are required to apply for all other sources of funding at the same time as applying for this scholarship. Scholarships are based on grades, ACT or SAT scores, work experience, leadership, commitment to the American Indian community, goals and potential to improve the lives of American Indian people.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15, April 15 and September 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Nelnet Scholarship 2012-2013
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org
Purpose of award: To support African American students attending UNCF member schools.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFS~) ~d have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. Students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Newhouse Scholarship Program 2012-2013
1000 National Press Building Washington, DC 20045
Phone: 202-662-7145
Fax: 202-662-7144
Email: ntita@nahj.org
http://www.nahj.org
Purpose of award: To support Hispanic students who plan to enter the journalism field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be current college sophomores. Recipients are required to intern at a Newhouse newspaper the summer following their junior year. The program provides a stipend to attend NAHJ's annual convention.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $5,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Last Friday in January.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
OCA/UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship 2012-2013
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-223-5500
Fax: 202-296-0540
Email: oca@ocanacl.org
http://www.ocanacl.org
Purpose of award: To support first generation Asian American students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Asian Pacific Americans who intend to begin college in the fall of the year of application and must demonstrate significant financial need. Applicants must also be the first in their family to attend college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $2,000.
Number of awards: 12.
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.
Office Depot Scholarship 2012-2013
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Phone: 800-331-2244
Fax:
Email:
http://www.uncf.org
Purpose of award: To help African American students attending United Negro College Fund (UNCF) member colleges and universities who have performed service to the community.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have unmet financial need that is verified by the college or university financial aid office. Students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application to be matched with scholarships for which they meet the criteria. Applicants should submit two recommendation letters, a personal statement, a transcript, a resume and a small photo.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,000-$3,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
