Scholarships World

Crafting a sincere and well-written thank you letter is not difficult, if you keep in mind a few suggestions.
Use plain white stationery or note paper. No cutesy pads with kittens or flowers, !

If you have been lucky to get a scholarship for college or graduate studies, why not take a few moments and express your gratitude to the person, relatives, or entity providing that scholarship? Sending a thank-you letter reflects positively on you as the recipient. It shows you have social grace and skills. It is also important to the donors, who need to know more about the person they have helped to accomplish the formidable objective of a college education.

Use plain white stationery or note paper. No cutesy pads with kittens or flowers, !
If your handwriting is legible, a handwritten note is a lovely touch. But if your cursive looks more like a Dali line drawing, best to type your note.
If you do select to handwrite your note, consider placing the stationery over a piece of lined laptop paper, if the lines show through, or using a straightedge in order to keep your written lines running more or less straight across the page.
Do not use email. Most donors prefer an old-fashioned "snail mail" approach.
Be prompt. Don't wait long to send your thanks after you've been notified of your scholarship. Promptness communicates true gratitude and is basically lovely form.
Address the letter to the donor or the person who donated the funds. It is perfectly proper to call the donor or organization and ask for the name of the person who should get the letter, or you can alternatively check in with your school's financial aid
office.
Start your letter by thanking the donor for donating the funds for the scholarship. Let the donor know what the scholarship means to you, personally. You should not exaggerate your require, but don't shy away from telling a donor that their gift meant the difference between a four-year university and the local technical college for you, if it is true.
Next, tell the donor a tiny about yourself - where you grew up, why you chose the school or major (whichever was the qualifying factor in your scholarship), and where you are in your studies (i.e., prospective freshman, graduating senior, etc.).
Let the donor know what your future designs are. What do you intend to do with your degree? Are you planning to teach inner-city children? Volunteer with the Peace Corps? Have you lined up a promising internship next semester? How are you going to give back to the community? Donors like to hear how their gifts lead to greater things.
Thank the donor again.
Sign the note.
Do this for each scholarship you get.
Check with your financial aid office to see if they have any forms or samples you can use for ideas, or if they have special rules or requirements for sending the notes. (Some schools like to transmit the notes in five package, while others leave it up to the student.)

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To win a college scholarship competition can be tricky and sometimes a bit frustrating. But, it could be a lot easier if we knew the secret steps on how to do it.

1. Learn details of your scholarship application

Most students are looking for scholarships. To win a college scholarship competition can be tricky & sometimes a bit frustrating. But, it could be a lot easier if they knew the secret steps on how to do it. Here are some tips about how to win a scholarship.
Step 1:

There's types of scholarships that do free you from paying entrance & tuition fees. The scholarship you get covers all your life expenses. There's also scholarships that don't cover the fees. They offer to pay your entrance & first semester tuition fee. On this type, aside from being a student you are also working there. The salary you get every month is then used to gradually pay back the university for fees that they paid you in the first place. Sometimes this type also leaves accommodation to your expense. You need to thoroughly understand what the scholarship program offers you.
Step 2:

After finding the application that suits your desire, learn every detail of it. How much scholarship money do you get, what does it provide (accommodation, tuition fees, life expenses, etc), how long does the program take, & what are the requirements you have to fulfill. Another thing to understand is your status on this scholarship. Are you a full time student or are you also working with a monthly salary? Are the tuition fees fully paid by the university or are you paying it from your salary?

2. Write an appealing curriculum vitae

You have understood details of the scholarship you are about to pursue. Now it's time to construct an appealing CV. Generally, it consists of personal information (name, DOB, address, phone number, & e-mail), educational background, & experiences. Three thing to remember, you need to make it as professional as possible. Write true information that is relevant to the program. For example, if you apply for a degree that is based on research, write down all of your research experience. When you apply for a scholarship about a leadership program, list all of your activities that explain your leadership skills. Emphasize your experience & you'll receive a brilliant CV.
Step 3:

Most scholarships need the applicant to write an essay about their motivation in applying for the scholarship. This letter is to inform the committee of what program you are applying for & where you got information about the program. In this letter you also state what motivates you to apply & what objective you require to accomplish after completing the program. You can add tiny details about your experiences that you have mentioned on the CV.

3. Write a killer motivation letter

There's possibly hundreds or even thousands of applicants that send their application for three scholarship. Reading motivation letters three after another must be exhausting for the committee. It's your job to write a motivation letter that grabs their attention with the first word that you wrote. It's like advertising your product, if you can generate splendid lines, consumers will be interested & buy it. On pursuing the scholarship, your motivation letter is like an advertisement for your self. You are 'selling' your strengths, skills, achievements & experiences. You can spice it up a bit but keep it as natural as possible.

Step 4:

4. Ask for a letter of recommendation from your professors (for continuing study).

5. Ask for notification from the scholarship committee.

This is as well as a key to winning a scholarship. It's better if you ask for it from professors that you often work with. That is because they also know you well. They can write a fair recommendation, explaining your strengths, skill, & why you are perfect to get the scholarship.
Step 5:

After sending your documents, confirm it through an e-mail to the scholarship committee. Ask them to send you notification that they have received your mail. You sure don't require to keep waiting for an announcement while your documents are missing on the way.
Step 6:

6. Have informal talks with the committee or professors

This is actually the first thing to do after you find the scholarship to apply for. Introduce yourself to the committee and/or professors of the scholarship program. Tell them your interest to pursue the scholarship. It could help you understand comprehensive details or requirements & offers. It prevents you from making a mistake on preparing documents. You can also build a connection, with the professors. So when you finally enter the program you'll find no difficulties finding a person for asking questions.
Step 7:

7. Be prepared for an interview

Whether or not you have gotten notification your submission passed the first review, it's better if you start preparing for the interview. Brush up on more details of the program you applied to, the university you'll enter, & it programs. Make sure you have copied the submission documents before you send it so later on you can read them again.
Pursuing scholarship is not an easy job. It takes a lot of hard work & patience. You have to keep trying & improving each time. I reccommend you apply for over three scholarship. Find four or more & apply for them all. But remember, treat every application with the same effort. Cool luck!

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About the MyCare Project
The MyCare project is a joint initiative of the Computer Science Department of the University of Groningen and of the Department of Psychiatry of the Groningen University Medical Hospital. MyCare aims at building information technology tools to support patients with schizophrenia for personal recovery and risk assessment. The tools are tested with actual patients in a controlled environment. This exciting PhD project combines the creation of innovative software tools with actual medical field work.

The position is financed in the context of the Dutch ZonMW program for medical innovation. Another PhD student will be hired to work on the MyCare project in the field of Psychiatry.
The position is open in the Distributed Systems unit lead by Prof. Marco Aiello in close collaboration with the Intelligent Systems unit lead by Prof. Nicolai Petkov . The University of Groningen is in its 395 year of existence and is ranked among the top 200 worldwide.
Required profile
-You should have a M.Sc. or equivalent in computer science or a related discipline
-You are expected to have an excellent academic record (list of examination marks from your university degree) and be curious, creative and ambitious.
-You should be able to write scientific articles and reports (proven by your graduation thesis or another comparable report) and be fluent in both written and spoken English.
-You should enjoy programming and designing medium/large size (Web-based) information systems.
Conditions of employment
The University of Groningen offers outstanding candidates a Ph.D. position. The position is for a period of four years which should result in the Ph.D. defense of the candidate. The salary starts from about 1500 euros per month in the first year and will be adjusted to general price movements once a year. After one year, the performance of the candidate will be evaluated to decide whether there is sufficient progress to expect a successful completion of the Ph.D. thesis within the remaining three years. A training program is part of the agreement to support the Ph.D. candidates in their professional and personal development as well as their career planning. The University of Groningen strives to offer an inspiring environment for research providing generous technical and financial support in order to motivate young researchers. The positions are immediately available and applications should be sent by August 31st, 2009. The positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
How to apply
Applications for the position should include a Curriculum Vitae (name, address, degree(s), date, etc.) and the names and (email) addresses of at least two references. Please send your application in PDF format indicating in the subject “Application for PhD position MyCare” to Marco Aiello - Tel: +31 50 3633948 - E-mail: aiellom@cs.rug.nl - Web: http://www.cs.rug.nl/~aiellom




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Microsoft PhD Scholarships for Students of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
Application deadline: 16 September 2009

The PhD Scholarship Programme recognises and supports exceptional students who show the potential to make an outstanding contribution to science and computing. This programme supports PhD students in computing and those working at the intersection of computing and the sciences.

Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor has up to a year to find the best possible student for the project. Joint applications by two supervisors from different disciplines are especially encouraged.

Schedule
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process
Selection Process
Awards

Schedule
Application deadline: 16 September 2009
Notification of results: December 2009

Eligibility Criteria

We usually consider only one application per university department or per laboratory of a national research institution.

Only applications from countries in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East will be considered. Some additional criteria apply in some of these countries (see Country-Specific Application Guidelines below).

Only applications in research areas relatively close to the ones researchers at Microsoft Research in Cambridge focus on will be considered. These areas are:
Computational Science
Computer-Mediated Living
Constraint Reasoning
Machine Learning and Perception
Online Services and Advertising
Programming, Principles, and Tools
Systems and Networking

Unless otherwise specified, applications may only be submitted through the online application tool.
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Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral and Professional Research Fellowships - Deadline July 15, 2009.

These research fellowships, for a maximum period of nine months, are designed for scholars who are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution and also for professionals with significant work experience and accomplishments.

Applications from all disciplines will be considered. Preferred fields are: Agricultural Sciences; Business Studies, Management and Leadership Development; Economics; Education; Energy, especially alternative and renewable energy; Environment; Governance and Democracy; Law and Civic Engagement; Media and Communications; Public Administration; Public Health; Science and Technology; Society and Development; Study of India; and Study of the United States. For Study of India or the Study of the United States (American Studies) the areas could include: language and literature, history, government, economics, society and culture, religion, international relations, and film studies.

Grant Benefits

These fellowships provide a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per US Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel, applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees, if any. Selected scholars will have opportunities to audit non-degree courses, conduct research and gain practical work experience in suitable settings in the US. No allowances are provided for dependents. The grant is not sufficient to support family members.

Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicants:
who are working on their Ph.D.s should have done adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the US. They should be registered for their Ph.D.s at an Indian institution at least one year prior to the date of application and should enclose a certificate from their Ph.D. supervisor commenting on their research work and the usefulness of the fellowship, and indicating the Ph.D. registration date;
who are professionals should have a master’s degree and substantive professional experience in the proposed field;
should apply through proper channel, if employed;
should enclose a ‘writing sample’ which could be a copy of an article or paper published/presented or extracts from the M.Phil. thesis; and
should preferably be 45 years of age or under.

Note: These fellowships are for pre-doctoral level research. Applications from scholars/professionals with Ph.D. degrees or at the final stage of thesis submission will not be considered.

How to Apply
Please refer to Application Procedure and Guidelines and download Application Material.

Application Due Date: July 15, 2009.