Thursday, February 4, 2016

PhD Scholarship - Joint Program - King’s College London and University of Hong Kong (closing 31-Mar-2016)

King's-HKU Joint PhD Scholarship 2016-17

Eligibility criteria

  • Open to residents of the following countries
    All Nationalities
    • Be due to commence a full-time joint PhD programme run in collaboration between King’s College London and the University of Hong Kong during the 2016/17 academic year
    • Have applied to King’s College London as the home institution
    • Have submitted all the required application materials by the funding deadline (as outlined in the PGR Guidance Document attached below)
    Please note that:
    • The scholarship cannot commence prior to September/October 2016
    • Students currently enrolled on a joint PhD programme are not eligible to apply
    • The scholarship cannot be held on a part-time basis
    • Applications for joint PhD programmes must be approved by both King’s College London and the University of Hong Kong before a formal offer can be made. As such, the process may take longer than for a single PhD programme. Students are able to apply for the scholarship whilst their application is being considered in order to meet the set deadline.
    • If final acceptance has not been received by both institutions by the scholarship deadline, students must have at least obtained approval from the relevant faculty/department/division within King’s College London along with provisional agreement from a supervisor within the University of Hong Kong. Proof will be requested as part of the application process.
  • Applicable subjects
    All Subjects

Application details

Applications may be submitted
from 16-Dec-2015 until 31-Mar-2016
Information about the funding
King's has recently announced support for a number of PhD scholarships for international students wishing to commence their research programmes in 2016-17.
Value of award
International fees, bench fees (at £1.5K) where applicable & stipend
Application procedure
In order to be considered for an award, candidates must:

1) First, apply to King’s College London for a joint PhD programme run in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong using the online admissions application (https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/) *

AND

2) Submit the online Joint PhD scholarship application form to the Graduate School by the funding deadline of 16:00 GMT, 31 March 2016. Note that this should only be done after you have submitted a complete admissions application, including all necessary supporting documentation such as transcripts, references and English test results (if applicable). The online application form can be accessed at:https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/student-funding/postgraduate-research-funding/joint-scholarships-form.aspx

* PLEASE NOTE: students who have already applied for admissions, and those who previously applied but deferred entry to 2016/17, will NOT be required to submit an admissions application again.

For full details of the scheme please refer to the guidance document attached below.

Contact details

For general queries about the scholarship scheme please contact:

Postgraduate & Graduate School Support
Graduate School
King's College London
Tel: 020 7848 4146/4568
Email:graduateschool@kcl.ac.uk
Funding provider
Graduate School

Application material

Please note the database is updated regularly but is a guide only and not a guarantee of funding nor an exhaustive list of all funding available.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

US JOBs (Development) - From your home - With negociatable salary packages



Position open in US for Part time, work from home, Flexible timings 

Requirements 

  • (Backend JEE) (immediate hiring)
Qualification

  • BS or MS in CS with relevant industry experience.
Experience

  • Experience at developing backend RESTFUL JSON APIs.
  • Experience of JAVA EE (JPA, JPQL), JSON, MySQL (or other SQL) is required.
  • Understanding best code practices, design patterns, complexity, blocking/non-blocking IO
  • Knowledge of Play Framework will be a plus.
  • Experience using Version control (i.e.: GIT, GitHub)
  • Ability to write clean, modular, robust code that implements the system requirements.
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Desire to learn, explore creative solutions and innovate using emerging technologies.
  • Ability to rapidly and independently master new technologies.
  • Flexibility to work in a startup environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.


How to Apply
  • Interested candidates can send their resume to  rabia.batool@seecs.edu.pk

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Monday, February 1, 2016

815 MS/PhD Scholarships, under Korean Govt. Scholarship Program (KGSP) (closing Feb-Mar 2016)


Introduction to KGSP

Korean government invites 815 international students from 167 countries who wish to pursue MA or PHD in Korea.

To be selected as a KGSP (Korean Government Scholarship Program) grantee, any applicant should successfully pass through the 1st selection process set by the Korean embassies of his or her origin OR one of KGSP-eligible universities in Korea.

So, to apply for the program, please contact the 1st selection institution to get detailed information on the 1st selection process such as application deadline and required documents, etc.

*Application deadline may differ from one country/institution to another; it will be expected to fall in March.
As for the application guidelines, application forms, university information and FAQ(frequently asked question), please refer to the attached files. (Please read carefully.)
Wish you all good luck!
GKS team

Estimated Timeline of Application


Scholarships Information

Access to the Scholarship Information Available at the following: 
 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Website: www.studyinkorea.go.kr 
  • - Application guidelines 
  • - Application forms 
  • - University information 

 Embassies of the Republic of Korea: Refer to the Appendix B for contact information. 
 Universities in Korea: Refer to the Appendix C for contact information

Scholarship Benefits 

  •  Airfare - Entry to Korea: an economy class flight ticket to Korea - Return flight: an economy class flight ticket from Korea to KGSP grantee’s home country - The airfare for entry will NOT be provided to scholars who have resided in Korea from the time of applying and on. - The return flight is available only for the KGSP grantees who successfully complete their degree coursework. - The return flight is NOT offered for those who withdraw from the scholarship. - Any fees incurred in the domestic travel within a KGSP grantee’s home country are NOT covered. - International travel insurance is NOT covered. - The flight tickets for the Chinese and Czech KGSP grantees will be prepared and provided by the Chinese and the Czech governments, according to the agreements with the Korean government. 

  •  Settlement Allowance: 200,000 KRW 

  •  Monthly Allowance: 900,000 KRW 

  •  Research Allowance - Liberal Arts and Social Science Degrees: 210,000 KRW per semester - Science, Technology and Engineering Degrees: 240,000 KRW per semester 

  •  Language Training Fees: Fully covered 

  •  Degree Tuition: Fully covered - Tuition up to 5 million KRW is covered by NIIED, and the amount that exceeds 5 million is covered by the host university. - The KGSP grantees are waived from the admission fees of the universities. 

  •  Dissertation Printing Fee Reimbursement - The actual cost of printing as written on the receipt will be reimbursed. - The maximum amount is 500,000 KRW for degrees in Liberal Arts and Social Science and 800,000 KRW for degrees in Science, Technology and Engineering. 

  •  Medical Insurance: 20,000 KRW per month

  • Korean Proficiency Grants: 100,000 KRW per month - This special funding is available for KGSP grantees with levels 5 and 6 on TOPIK. 

  •  Scholarship Completion Grants: 200,000 KRW - It is offered for the KGSP grantees who return to their home countries after completing their degree coursework under the scholarship. - It is not offered for the KGSP grantees who decide to stay in Korea after the completion of their degree coursework. 

Downloads guideline, application form from the Xplore Scholarships Group or the links below



For original sources of information, follow the link below

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Commonwealth Scholarships (closing 29 February 2016)



Commonwealth Scholarships in low and middle income countries
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is a unique programme. Since its establishment in 1959, it has provided opportunities for over 30,000 citizens of all Commonwealth countries to study in other member countries. 
Following the establishment of the CSFP endowment fund in 2009, a new strand of Commonwealth Scholarships located in low and middle income countries is available.

2016 Commonwealth Scholarships

Applications are now open for Master’s scholarships for courses beginning in mid-2016 in:
Closing date for applications: 29 February 2016
Eligibility criteria
  • Applicants must be a citizen of any Commonwealth country other than the host country.
  • Applicants must hold a first degree of upper second class standard (or above) in a discipline relevant to that in which study is proposed
The scholarships provide
  • Return economy airfare from the scholar’s home country to the host country
  • An arrival allowance of USD 500 to cover removal costs
  • Full tuition fees
  • A monthly/quarterly stipend intended to cover living costs, sustenance and local transport. Scholars will need to cover accommodation costs from their stipend.
How to apply
Email the completed application form to the email address detailed on the relevant country page above. With your application you should submit:
  • High school certificates
  • Undergraduate transcripts and graduation certificate
  • Scan of photo page of passport
  • Proof of English language ability if English is not your first language
  • At least one academic reference
  • University offer letter for the institution you have applied to, if you already have one
University admission
If possible you should have already applied to the university for admission to your desired course when you submit the scholarship application. Any scholarship offer will be provisional upon the applicant being able to obtain unconditional admission to the relevant course to start by mid-2016. Contact the university for information on course application deadlines.
To find out more
Send any enquiries to the contact email address given for each host country. The ACU cannot respond to enquiries.
Following your application
Successful applicants will be notified within three months of the closing date.
Other important information
The scholarships are for Master’s courses only and are not applicable to distance learning courses. The scholarships are for new students only and cannot be used to fund a course you have already started. No additional funding will be provided for scholars with families.
Commonwealth Scholarships in other countries
Applications will be opening in April 2016 for courses beginning in January/February 2017 in:
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • University of the South Pacific (Fiji & Samoa)
Original source of information

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