Tuesday 2 April 2013

Denmark : PhD scholarships in IT Management

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a number of vacant PhD scholarships within the field of IT Management.
The Department of IT Management conducts research within the following areas relating to IT and Information Systems:
  • Design
  • Implementation
  • Use and exploitation
  • Information Management
Examples of the research themes that the Ph.D. scholarships might cover:
  • Open Big Data
  • Internet of Things
  • Social Media Management
  • IT in the finance sector
  • IT in Mergers and Acquisitions
The staff of the department primarily teaches within the following degree programs: Bachelor in Business Administration and Information Systems, Bachelor in Information Management, MSc in Business Administration and Information Systems and the MSc in IT (eBusiness).

The Department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities.

The three-year PhD programme at CBS allows you to conduct research under the supervision of CBS professors, supported by research training courses. The programme is highly international, and you are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time abroad as a visiting PhD student. See the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme
http://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmes.
It is also required that the applicant shows an interest in joining the Department’s research environment see www.cbs.dk/itm.

CBS PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are increasingly demanded. One third of CBS PhD graduates go on to employment outside universities and public research institutions.

Copenhagen Business School has a broad commitment to the excellence, distinctiveness and relevance of its teaching and research programmes. Candidates who wish to join us should demonstrate enthusiasm for working in an organisation of this type (highlighting, for example, relevant business, educational and dissemination activities).


Please find guidelines and further information on scholarships and the Doctoral Programme at http://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmes.

Closing date: 16 May 2013

Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see items above), by the application deadline.

Details about Copenhagen Business School and the department are available at
www.cbs.dk/en/.

Application must be sent via the electronic recruitment system, using the link below.


Further Information

2013 Stirling Management School Postgraduate Scholarships in UK

University of Stirling announces postgraduate scholarships. The Scholarship is open to those students wishing to study International Accounting & Finance, Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management and Socio-Economic Development, International Business, International Business & Socio Economic Development, Energy Management, Environmental Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, MBA in Social Marketing and Retail Management. The Scholarship is available for students of United Kingdom, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Europe will be considered. Students must hold, or expect to obtain an offer or an unconditional offer of a place to study one of the full time Masters Programmes offered by the Stirling Management School for entry in September 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of International Accounting & Finance, Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management and Socio-Economic Development, International Business, International Business & Socio Economic Development, Energy Management, Environmental Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, MBA in Social Marketing and Retail Management.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at University of Stirling in UK.
Scholarship Provider: University of Stirling
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applications from students in the United Kingdom, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Europe will be considered.  Students must hold, or expect to obtain an offer or an unconditional offer of a place to study one of the full time Masters Programmes offered by the Stirling Management School for entry in September 2013.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Applications from students in the India,  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial ,Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South ,Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda , Zambia, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela will be considered.

Number of Awards: 3 scholarships are awarded.
Duration of Awards: Not Known
What does it cover? £3000 will be awarded to students who wish to study full-time on a selection of taught Masters Programmes offered by the Stirling Management School.
Notification:  Successful students will be notified of the outcome via e-mail in July 2013.
How to apply:  Complete the Stirling MSc Scholarship Application form. Please e-mail completed applications and statements/essays to: jane.glen-at-stir.ac.uk
Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 5th July 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2013 MSc Energy Management Scholarship at University of Stirling in UK

Stirling Management School announces Masters Scholarships. The scholarships are offered to the students from North America. Students applying for the scholarship must hold, or expect to obtain an offer or an unconditional offer of a place to study at the University. One Scholarship of £2000 will be awarded to students to pursue their studies in Energy Management. The closing date of scholarship applications is 5th July 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of Energy Management .
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master degree level at University of Stirling in UK.
Scholarship Provider: Stirling Management SchoolUniversity of Stirling.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applications from students in North America will be considered. Students must hold, or expect to obtain an offer or an unconditional offer of a place to study MSc Energy Management offered by the Stirling Management School for entry in September 2013.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Only North American students (Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,Canada,Costa Rica, Cuba,Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat),Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras,Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America) can apply for the scholarship.
Scholarship Description: University of StirlingThe Scholarship is open to those students wishing to study MSc Energy Management. Applications may be submitted for the Scholarship along with the course application, but only those obtaining and accepting a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition.
Number of awards: One scholarship is awarded.
Duration of awards: Not known
What does it cover? £2000 will be awarded to students who wish to study full-time on the MSc Energy Management offered by the Stirling Management School.
Notification: Successful students will be notified of the outcome via e-mail in July 2013.
How to apply: Complete the Stirling MSc Scholarship Application form and e-mail completed applications and statements/essays to: i.a.lange-at-stir.ac.uk
Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is  5th July 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2013 Carnegie-Cameron Postgraduate Taught Bursaries at University of Aberdeen in UK

Carnegie Cameron Trust offers postgraduate taught bursaries at University of Aberdeen in UK.  Scholarships are provided in all subjects at University of Aberdeen.The bursaries are to go towards tuition fees only and can cover fees up to the value of £3,750. If tuition fees for the programme are £3,400, the amount left over from that (i.e. £350) cannot be claimed or used by the student. International Students can apply for this scholarship. The application deadline is 31st of July 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in all subjects at Taught Postgraduate level.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at University of Aberdeen .
Scholarship Provider: Carnegie Cameron Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:-To be eligible to apply for support you must have been accepted to study a one-year, taught postgraduate degree programme at the University. Students undertaking pre-doctoral courses or postgraduate diploma or certificate courses cannot be funded under this Scheme. Bursaries can be awarded to students undertaking a ‘one-year’ programme on a part-time basis over two consecutive years.
-Applicants must be Scottish by birth, descent (at least one parent born in Scotland) or have been continuously resident in Scotland for a period of at least three years for the purpose of secondary or tertiary education in Scotland. Residence in Scotland for any other purpose does not make an applicant eligible. Vacations, periods of absence through illness and periods spent outside Scotland as part of a Scottish educational course shall not be taken into account in determining whether the residence has been ‘continuous’.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: These bursaries are funded by the Carnegie Cameron Trust and are for students undertaking a one year taught postgraduate programme. The bursaries are to go towards tuition fees only and can cover fees up to the value of £3,750. If tuition fees for the programme are £3,400, the amount left over from that (i.e. £350) cannot be claimed or used by the student.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? The bursaries are to go towards tuition fees only and can cover fees up to the value of £3,750. If tuition fees for the programme are £3,400, the amount left over from that (i.e. £350) cannot be claimed or used by the student.
Selection criteria: Decisions are taken on the basis of academic merit. Financial circumstances of candidates will also be taken into consideration.
Notification:  Not Known
How to Apply: Students must complete the below application form and submit directly to the College in which the programme they will be taking is based. Details of where to send completed applications can be found on the application form
Carnegie_Cameron_Guidance_for_Applicants_2013.pdf
Carnegie_Cameron_Taught_Application_Form_2013.doc
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st of July 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

University of East London International Development Scholarship in UK, 2013

The International Development Scholarship in association with International Students House (ISH) is a combined tuition fee, residential and maintenance scholarship. Students of UK, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia who intends to make a positive contribution to the development of their home country as result of completing the MSc programme can apply for this scholarship. All applicants must hold an offer on the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme before applying for this scholarship. Application should be submitted till 1st July 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided for MSc in NGO and Development Management. It offers the applicant the opportunity to examine the central issues facing developing countries in today’s globalized world and to learn practical skills that will enable the student to work in development.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master degree level at University of East London in UK
Scholarship Provider: University of East London in UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: To be eligible for the International Development Scholarship, applicants must:
-First apply online for the MSc NGO and Development programme. The application will be assessed and if you are successful, the International admissions office will send you an International offer letter at UEL.
-Hold a high 2.1 (Second Class Upper) qualification with a 67%+ overall percentage or equivalent
-Have a minimum two years’ work experience for an NGO
-Be a national of one of the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia
-Intend to return to your home country on completion of the course in order to put your studies into practice
-Be able to demonstrate that you would otherwise be unable to pursue the course for financial reasons

Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for up to 12 months.
What does it cover? The Scholarship will include the following:
-Return flights (Booked by UEL)
-Tuition Fees
-Accommodation*: Single room accommodation at ISH.
-Subsistence (including food and travel)*: to the value of £550 per month.
Selection criteria: Applications will be assessed according to merit and financial need by a selected panel at the University of East London and International Students House.
Notification:  The successful applicant will be notified by telephone and email by 15th July 2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is Monday 1st July 2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Monday 1 April 2013

2013 International Scholarships for Master’s Students at York St John University in UK

York St John University and the SPARK fund offers scholarships for new
international students for the 2013/14 academic year. This scholarship
is available for pursuing master's degree level. One flagship, Two
full tuition fee scholarships and Two partial tuition fee scholarships
for Master's level students (MA, MBA, MSc) are awarded. International
students can apply for this scholarship. The application deadline is
31 May 2013. Results will be announced by the end of June 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to study courses offered
by the York St John University.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing  master's
degree level at York St John University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: York St John University and the SPARK fund.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: York St John University seeks to reward and attract
talented and ambitious people, with an international outlook, to study
with us on our postgraduate programmes.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students
can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: York St John University and the SPARK fund
are pleased to announce a range of scholarships for new postgraduate
international students for the 2013/14 academic year. York St John
University seeks to reward and attract talented and ambitious people,
with an international outlook, to study with us on our postgraduate
programmes.

Number of award(s):
-One flagship 'International SPARK Scholar' award, offering both a
full tuition fee scholarship for a Masters level student (MA, MBA, or
MSc) AND a £4,000 contribution towards living costs.
 -Two full tuition fee scholarships for Masters level students (MA, MBA, MSc).
-Two partial tuition fee scholarships for Master's level students (MA,
MBA, MSc).

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover?  One flagship 'International SPARK Scholar' award,
offering both a full tuition fee scholarship for a Master's level
student (MA, MBA, or MSc) AND a £4,000 contribution towards living
costs. Two full tuition fee scholarships for Masters level students
(MA, MBA, MSc). Two partial tuition fee scholarships for Master's
level students (MA, MBA, MSc),

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Results will be announced by the end of June 2013.

How to Apply: Please complete the application form, and submit this,
along with your essays ysjinternational-at-yorksj.ac.uk before 31 May
2013.

Note:
-Applications received after 31 May will not be considered.
-Applications which exceed the word count will not be considered.
-You must have submitted an application to study at York St John
University, and receive an offer of a place, in order to be considered
for a scholarship – scholarship applications will not be considered if
the applicant does not hold a valid offer for a programme of study at
York St John University.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 May 2013.

Further Info: http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships.aspx

Nigerian Army Direct ShortService Commission (DSSC) 2013

The Nigerian Army invites applications from
eligible Nigerians for commission into the
Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service
Commission (DSSC) officers for the following NA
specialties.
Nigerian Army Direct Short Service
Commission (DSSC) Enlistment 2013
CORPS AND SERVICES
Applications should be into any of the following
Corps and Services of the Nigerian Army (NA):
a.) Nigerian Army Engineers.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, B
Tech (Second Class Lower) degree or HND
(Lower Credit) in any of the following areas:
Civil Engineering, Land Surveying,
Architecture, Water Engineering, Quantity
Surveying, Hydrology, Building Engineering,
Estate Surveying, Geology/ Geographic
Information System, Electrical Engineering,
Town Planning, Mechanical Engineering.
b.) Nigerian Army Signals.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower
Credit) in any of the following areas: Electrical/
Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Telecommunications Engineering, Satellite
Communication, Computer Science,
Management Information Systems.
c.) Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower
Credit) in any of the following areas: French,
Arabic, Portuguese and German Languages,
Psychology, Computer Information Management,
Computer Data mining, Computer Systems,
Criminology, Intelligence Analysis, Geography/
Geographic Information System.
d.) Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and
Transport.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower
Credit) in any of the following areas: Hotel and
Catering Management, Food Technology/
Nutrition, Food Science, Microbiology,
Biotechnology, Purchasing and Supply,
Transport Management, Petroleum Technology.
e.) Nigerian Army Electrical and
Mechanical Engineers.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, B
Tech (Second Class Lower) degree or HND
(Lower Credit) in any of the following areas:
Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering,
Computer Engineering, Production Engineering,
Material Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
Automobile Engineering, Power Engineering,
Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering,
Instrument Engineering, Refrigeration and Air-
conditioning (R & A) Technology,
Communication Engineering, Computer/System
Engineering, Welding Technology, Metallurgical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control
Engineering, Information Technology/Science,
Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Physics,
Manufacturing Engineering.
f.) Nigerian Army Medical Corps.

g.) Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, B
Engr, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND
(Lower Credit) in any of the following areas:
Purchasing and Supply, Chemistry, Computer
Science & Engineering, Economics, Business
Administration, Ballistics, Physics, Production
Engineering, Textile & Material Management,
Logistics & Supply Management.
h.) Nigerian Army Corps of Military
Police.
Requirements
Applicants must possess LLB BL, and a minimum
of BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND
(Lower Credit) in any of the following areas:
Criminology, Forensic Science, Sociology and
Psychology.
i.) Nigerian Army Finance Corps.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower
Credit) in any of the following areas: Economics,
Accounting, Computer Science and Business
Administration. Membership of ICAN and
ANAN could be an added advantage.
j.) Nigerian Army Education Corps.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower
Credit) in any of the following areas: French,
Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Library/
Information Science, Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics, Biology, Printing, Museum/
Archival Studies, Geography, English.
k.) Nigerian Army Band Corps.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BA
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower
Credit) in Music.
l.) Directorate of Chaplain Services
(Protestant).
Requirements
Applicants must possess minimum of BA (Second
Class Lower) degree in Pastoral Psychology,
New Testament Theology, Old Testament
Theology, Pastoral Counseling and Child
Evangelism from any of the Seminaries/
Universities recognized by the NA Directorate of
Chaplain Services (Protestant). Applicants must
belong to one of the 18 major denominations of
the protestant faith. Soldier applicants must
have served NA with a minimum of 5 years
experience in Chaplaincy work.
m.) Directorate of
Chaplain Services
(Roman Catholic).
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of Bachelor
(Second Class Lower) degree in any of the
following areas: Philosophy and Theology from a
Roman Catholic approved seminary, affiliated to
a National Universities Commission accredited

University or Urbanian University, Rome.
Applicants must have good standing in the
church and be also released by a Diocesan
Bishop. Applicants
must be vetted and
recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain
Services (Roman Catholic).
n.) Directorate of Islamic Affairs.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BA, B Ed
(Second Class Lower) degree in Arabic and
Islamic Studies, LLB Sharia with Diploma in
Arabic from recognized Nigerian universities,
Azhar University, Cairo or Saudi University.
Each applicant would be required to produce
testimony of excellent character from a
reputable religious organization in Nigeria.
Applicants must be able to speak English
Language.
o.) Directorate of Army Public Relations.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower
Credit) in any of the following areas: Mass
Communication, Printing, Graphic Design,
Public Relations and Advertising, English.
p.) Directorate of Legal Services (Army).
Requirements
Applicants must possess LLB BL. Legal practice
of 2 years and above is an added advantage.
q.) Directorate of Army Physical Training.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower
Credit) in any of the following areas: Human
Kinetics, Physical and Health Education
(Specialist), Health Education, Physical
Education, Sports Administration (Post
Graduate), Coaching Certificate (HND/NIS),
Physiotherapy, Sports Psychology.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
An applicant must fulfill the following:
Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Be male or female between the ages of 22 and 35
years for both serving personnel and civilians.
Individuals applying to any of the Chaplain
Services or Directorate Islamic Affairs are to be
between the ages of 22 and 40 years.
Be medically and physically fit.
Measure not less than 1.68m (for male) and
1.65m (for female) in height.
Must not have been convicted by any court of
law.
Possess a minimum of first degree of not less
than Second Class Lower Division from a
recognized University or HND from a recognized
Polytechnic of not less than Lower Credit.
Applicants (less serving members of the Armed
Forces) must have completed the NYSC Scheme
or provide proof of exemption as the case may
be.
Graduates with registrable professional
qualifications must be duly registered by
relevant bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at
the commencement of cadet training.
Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by the
National Population Commission, Hospital or
Local Government Council of birth or valid age
declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Recommended by at least 2 recognizable
referees who must attest to the applicant's
character and integrity. Serving military
personnel must be recommended by their
commanders.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Direct Short Service Commission will be granted
for 10 years, for an initial probation period of 3
years, renewable yearly for another period of 7
years. Direct Regular Commission may be
granted on conversion after 3 years as
commissioned officer.
All selected candidates will be required to
undergo an initial military training.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the
military training shall be granted the rank of
Lieutenant with no advantage of seniority except
for fully registered Medical Doctors, Architects,
Lawyers and holders of doctorate degree in
fields relevant to individual Service who will be
commissioned in the same rank but with 3
months seniority.
APPLICATION START DATE
25th March, 2013
METHOD OF APPLICATION
The following will apply:
a. All applications are to be made online.
Application Fee is N2,500.00 (Two Thousand
Five Hundred Naira).
b. To apply:
1. Obtain a PIN Code from any branch of Ecobank
nationwide upon the payment of N2,500.00
Application Fee to the designated cashier with
effect from the announced date (25th March,
2013)
2. Logon to www.nigerianarmyms.org
3. Select Direct Short Service Commission.
4. Enter basic details as requested alongside the
PIN Code.
5. Login to begin filling the forms and upload
documents and passport.
Print Out.
Applicants are to complete the form online and
upload all required documents stated in the
general instructions. Applicants must print out
their online generated photo-card on completion
of their application. Successful applicants are
required to present their printed photo-cards to
the selection board during interview.
CLOSING DATE
All applications must be submitted not later than
12th May, 2013.
FURTHER INFORMATION
9. For further information, you may call
09-8734009 between 0900 and 1700hrs from
Mondays to Fridays. You may also visit
www.nigerian-army.org

HALLIBURTON Entry Level Engineer Completions....2013

Entry Level Engineer Completions
Why Halliburton? How about global opportunities, interesting
work within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the
opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with
all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With
more than 60,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton
is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in
the industry. Since 1919, our customers have relied on our industry
leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, our
knowledgeable and
experienced professionals to help them meet the world's demand for
energy. Whether you are a new graduate seeking your first job, or an
experienced professional looking to make a career change, we have
fantastic opportunities across our organization.
Are you ready to GO? Provides technical and operational expertise to
external customer
in a professional manner. This is the entry level position for this
discipline. Performs assignments requiring knowledge and application
of basic engineering principles. Assists in the delivery
of Completion, Products & Services (CPS) services. Assists in pre-
planning, job execution, and post job analysis. Participates in
developmental programs to accelerate learning. Requires ability
to interpret well site data. Typical requirements include a degree in
Engineering. Certification as an Engineer-in-Training is
desirable. Halliburton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Go to www.halliburton.com/careers/ click on potential employees
choose africa, select Nigeria and then click on start search.