Information Systems & Computer Science Scholarships for Undergraduate 2012

The Curtin University, Australia is offering International Undergraduate Scholarships in Computing / Information Technology (IT), Information Management, Management / Administration in 2012. The merit based Scholarship will be awarded to first Year undergraduates at Curtin Business School.

The IDB MSc Scholarship Programme for Selected Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs) 2012

The objective of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) M.Sc. Scholarship Programme for Selected Least Developed Member Countries (LDMCs) is to assist Selected LDMCs in the development of their human resources in science and technology that are both relevant and necessary for their socio-economic development. Selected candidates are to pursue their study at reputable institutions of study in member countries only.

Germany- Postgraduate Scholarships in Computer Science at Saarland University 2011-2012

The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science provides an optimal environment for pursuing doctoral studies in computer science at an internationally competitive level. As a student, you undergo research oriented training and experience a stimulating and scientifically challenging atmosphere. Advised by internationally renowned scientists, you can participate in one of the many research groups and find your way into top notch research. The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science is Supported by the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments; An integrated program from BSc or MSc to PhD. The International program is run entirely in English. All courses, exams, etc. are in English. Good English skills will be essential for your success.

The TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Scholarship Award for Young Computer Scientists in Africa 2011

Each year, TWAS-AAS Microsoft Award program offer research scholarship funding for young scientists in Africa whose research in computer science promises to have a positive impact in the developing world. Three winners will be selected from different countries on the continent of Africa. Each recipient will receive a € 7,000/Euro cash award generously contributed by Microsoft.

You Can Study Masters in Information Technology in UK without Prior IT or Computer Knowledge

If you do not have an academic background in computer and information technology, but want to greatly enhance your CV and build a career in the dynamic IT industry, there are universities in UK that offer Master’s course in Computer, Communication Technology and Information Systems/ Technology specifically designed for postgraduate students who want to embark on an IT career. Students on these courses are provided with specialized knowledge in programming, networks, operating systems, web design, databases and software engineering, in Information and Technology. Graduates from the IT programme can take up a variety of career such as computer programming, Web design and management, technical/IT consultancy, Software training and media specialists. You may also find these programmes suitable if you are already working in the IT industry but wish to update your skills.

EDSF Scholarship for IT, Computer, Engineering and Management Students 2011

Since creation, the Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation (EDSF) has awarded 277 scholarships in nine countries: Canada, China, Dubai, Iceland, Italy, Nigeria, Pakistan, UK and the United States. EDSF scholarship program was initiated in 1999 to recognize and support the next generation of professionals for the Document Management and Graphic Communication industry. The industry encompasses the wide range of businesses and professionals involved in the creation, management, production, distribution and storage of print and electronic documents.

Accenture Scholarship- South African 2011

The 2011 Accenture Education Trust scholarship Aware is operated by Accenture (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd for the purposes of assisting financially needy students with strong academic ability, who intend to pursue a career in one of the courses of study listed below. The Scholarship is offered to undergraduate South African students to study at South African Universities and Colleges.

World Bank Software Apps for Development Competition 2011

The World Bank Apps for Development Competition aims to bring together the best ideas from both the software developer and the development practitioner communities to create innovative apps using World Bank data. The Competition challenges participants to develop software applications related to one or more of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

The Symantec Research Labs Graduate Scholarship- Ph.D. & M.S. Students 2011

The goal of Symantec Research program is to fund innovative research that has real-world value, in areas of Symantec's business interests in information security, availability, and integrity. Symantec will award Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowships to outstanding Ph.D. and M.S. students who meet the eligibility criteria listed below. Fellowship participants also gain first hand research and development experience through guidance and mentorship from a top scientist of Symantec Research Labs during the fellowship period.

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities 2011- 2012 to Study in USA or Canada

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities to study Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering in USA or Canada at Undergraduate and Postgraduate Level

Google proudly support the work of Lime Connect and is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. Recipients of the Google Lime Scholarship will each receive a scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Zawadi Africa Education Fund Undergraduate Scholarship for Women- in Partnership with Google

The Zawadi Africa Education Fund is a program designed to provide undergraduate scholarships to academically gifted girls/ women from disadvantaged backgrounds from Africa to pursue higher education in the US. Google encourages African women through the program to pursue careers in computer science as part of it's ongoing support of education in Africa and commitment to diversifying it's engineering talent pool. In 2009, the internet giant partnered with the Zawadi Africa Educational Fund to grant five Kenyan women full undergraduate scholarships to complete degrees in computer science, computer engineering and/or ICT.

Kenyan Govt. to Start Science Scholarship Fund for Citizens

In a news by Capital FM NAIROBI, Kenya, in 22 October 2010 - The Kenyan government was said to have the plan to establish a Science and Technology Scholarship Trust Fund for kenya students. The scholarship fund is aimed to promote innovation and entrepreneurship skills among the youth in Kenya.

IDB Scholarships for Muslims Students in Africa and Asia

The Islamic Development Bank Scholarship Programme for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries was launched with the objective to provide educational opportunities for the academically meritorious and financially needy young Muslim students to pursue undergraduate or first-degree study in a university in any country and to train them in specific fields in order to improve their socio-economic conditions, preserve their cultural and religious identities and make a meaningful contribution to the development of their communities and countries. The Scholarship is tenable at recognized government or private universities in the students' own countries.

Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2011 for Women in Africa, Europe and the Middle East

2012 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for Women in Africa, Europe and the Middle East to Study Computer Science

As part of Google's ongoing commitment to furthering Anita Borg's vision, the internet giant is pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: for women in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The scholarship is for female Undergraduate and postgraduate students. Through the scholarship, Google aim to encourage women from the international community to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship in Distributed Computing for International Students

The Erasmus Mundus programme in Distributed Computing is a cooperation between KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, Instituto Superior Técnico in Portugal and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Spain. It is a two-year Master's programme including compulsory mobility for the international students. Students from any country are welcome to apply.

2011/ 2012 Microsoft Undergraduate Scholarship in Computer Science and Engineering

The Microsoft scholarship provides financial aid for students to pursue undergraduate studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Scholarship Winners will join a community of scholarship recipients from the United States, Canada and Mexico who share similar passion for technology and academic excellence. It all adds up to achieving your primary goal- making a real difference in the software industry.

Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.

2011/2012 SPIE Student Scholarship International

2010/2011 AWARD PROGRAM
SPIE will be awarding over $320,000 in 2010 with individual scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $11,000.
ELIGIBILITY
All students studying worldwide in an optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics program or related discipline (e.g., physics, electrical engineering) are eligible to apply.

DEADLINE
Application submission for 2010 is now closed. The deadline for 2011 is January 15, 2011. The 2011 application form will be available in August.

Note: SPIE scholarships are open to full- and part-time students studying anywhere in the world. All scholarship applications are judged on their own merit based on the experience and education level of the individual student. High school (pre-university/secondary school) and 1st/2nd year college undergraduate, post-secondary students are encouraged to apply and will be judged relative to other applicants with similar educational backgrounds.

SELECTION CRITERIA
To be eligible to apply, students must:
Be a Member* of SPIE
Be enrolled in an optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics program or related discipline (e.g., physics, electrical engineering) at an accredited school for the full year beginning Fall 2011 (Sept 2011-July 2012)
Be in high school or secondary school, undergraduate or post-secondary school, or graduate school
* High school students will receive a one-time, one-year complimentary Membership.
CONTACT: scholarships@spie.org and request a Pre-College Membership Application Form. All other students who are not members and are interested in becoming an SPIE Student Member, CLICK HERE.
SPIE is incorporated in the state of California, USA, and abides by U.S. laws that may restrict cash awards to residents of some countries. To qualify for an award, students and institutions must be eligible to receive funds under U.S. federal guidelines.

About SPIE
SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics founded in 1955 to advance light-based technologies. Serving more than 188,000 constituents from 138 countries, the Society advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth. SPIE annually organizes and sponsors approximately 25 major technical forums, exhibitions, and education programs in North America, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific.
In 2009, the Society provided more than $2 million in support of scholarships, grants, and other education programs around the world.
SPIE publishes the SPIE Digital Library, containing more than 290,000 research papers from the Proceedings of SPIE and the Society's 9 scholarly journals with around 18,000 new papers added each year, and more than 120 eBooks from the SPIE Press catalog.
Membership includes Fellows and Senior Member programs. The Society has named more than 840 SPIE members as Fellows since 1955, and implemented its Senior Member program in 2008.
SPIE's awards program serves to recognize outstanding contributions from individuals throughout the scientific community regardless of membership status.

Through 2009 SPIE has distributed over $2.8 million in scholarships to 1,233 students across 86 countries.


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AusAID Scholarships for Students from Africa

The Commonwealth Government of Australia provides funding for a number AusAID Scholarships to eligible International applicants from Africa for the following Masters level programs at this campus:
Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (MSPPM)
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
Scholarship recipients will gain knowledge and skills that they can apply to the development of their home country upon completion of their study. Scholarships include full tuition, return economy airfares, a contribution to living expenses and basic medical insurance.
For more information please visit the AusAID website or Contact Admissions at the address below this page or apply online at APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION HERE.

MSIT Alumni
Human Capital Scholarship

In keeping with the philanthropic tradition of Carnegie Mellon, the Heinz College, Australia Campus will provide funding support of 100% of tuition fees for one exceptional candidate for the August 2010 intake only.
The two Master of Science programs offered at the Australia campus are highly ranked with Information and Technology Management ranking number #1 and Public Policy Analysis ranking number #4 in the world according to the U.S. News and World Report.
You'll study with students from more than 30 nations and be taught by Carnegie's international faculty and live in Adelaide.
If you are interested IT or how policies can improve the lives of the poorest people, then apply for the Carnegie Mellon Human Capital Scholarship.

Endeavour Awards
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government's internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program enabling citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research or professional development in Australia.
For more information please visit the Endeavour website or Contact Admissions at the address below this page or apply online at APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION HERE.

Contact Address:
H. John Heinz III College
Carnegie Mellon University
The Heinz College - Australia
Torrens Building
220 Victoria Square
Adelaide, South Australia 5000

De Montfort University Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for the 2010/2011.

De Montfort University is delighted to offer a DFID Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for the 2010/2011 academic year.
The aim of the scholarship is to enable academically outstanding students from developing Commonwealth countries to experience a postgraduate British education which would otherwise be out of their reach due to financial constraints.

Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship in ICT- University of Technology Sydney 2011/2012

The University of Technology Sydney offers students the opportunity to obtain an engineering undergraduate qualification at the University through the Undergraduate International Engineering Scholarship in Information Communication Technology (ICT). The scholarship is also open to diploma holders.

What is the Scholarship WORTH?
The scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fees commencing from the first semester of study for a period of four years.

Who is ELIGIBLE to APPLY?
Students who wish to apply must meet the normal entry requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Information and Communication Technologies;
Must not be an Australian citizen;
Must be commencing full-time, on-campus enrollment in a Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Information and Communication Technologies degree;
Must satisfy the academic entry requirements for a Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Information and Communication Technologies degree, including the English proficiency levels set by UTS for international students, currently an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0;
Must provide a letter of declaration from the parents stating that should their daughter be awarded the scholarship, they have no objection in sending her to Australia and that they have the funding to cover the remaining tuition fee and all the living expenses.

When is the APPLICATION DEADLINE?

The closing date for this scholarship Application for Spring Semester (July start) will be in June Annually; for Autumn (February start) will be in December.

For more details on how to apply, Please CONTACT:
Manager, International and Enterprise Development Office
Faculty of Engineering
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123 Broadway
NSW 2007 Australia
visit Scholarship Webpage: Engineering International Undergraduate Scholarship Website