MASTER'S SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF LAVAL, CANADA 2016

University of Laval is awarding master’s scholarships for foreign student who is a citizen of an African or European country other than France. 

The purpose of this program is to promote academic excellence by offering scholarships to foreign students who are citizens of an African or European country (other than France) and are admitted to a master’s program at University Laval.

This scholarship of $7,000 per year is renewable once, subject to compliance with the faculty’s criteria of excellence and upon the research director’s recommendation and faculty approval. Applicant must be registered full time for the two first semesters in the program of study for which the scholarship was granted.

Scholarships are awarded within the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies,. Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Music, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Philosophy, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies.

Eligibility:

-At the deadline indicated below, must have submitted a complete application package at University Laval in an eligible first master’s program and have been accepted in this program. (list of programs)

-You are a foreign student who is a citizen of an African or European country other than France.

-You graduated from a public university accredited by the ministry of higher education in your country of origin. For private institutions, eligibility is determined when the file is reviewed.

-You are registered full time for the two first semesters in the program of study for which the scholarship was granted (winter 2015 and summer 2015).

How to Apply: There is no form to complete for master’s level scholarships. Scholarships are automatically1 awarded to candidates admitted to a master’s program. 

More information can be find on the university website

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines for winter 2016 is September 15th, 2015; for summer 2016 is January 15th, 2016 and for fall 2016 is March 15th, 2016.

CERN STUDENTSHIPS IN SUMMER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, SWITZERLAND 2016

Applications are invited for CERN studentships in summer 2016 available for the students of any state other than a CERN Member State (or Pakistan, Romania, Serbia, Turkey). Program offers undergraduate and junior post-graduate students of physics, computing and engineering to join in the day-to-day work of research teams participating in experiments at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. The application deadline is 27th January, 2016. 

• You are a national of any State other than a CERN Member State (or Pakistan, Romania, Serbia, Turkey)

• You are a university-level undergraduate (Bachelor or Masters) in either physics, computing or engineering and you are at least in your third year.

• You will remain registered as a student during your stay at CERN. If you expect to graduate in the European summer 2016, you are also eligible to apply.

• You have not worked at CERN before with any other status (Trainee, Technical Student, User...) for more than 3 months.

• You have a good knowledge of English; knowledge of French would be an advantage
• Then this studentship is for you.
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• Application closes 27th January 2016

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ESSENTIAL SECRETS FOR WINNING THAT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Below are some of the essential secrets about winning that scholarship award. It will really help your application to be considered.  

Tip 1: Be Explicit

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. If your answer to an essay question is abstract, support it with a concrete example that illustrates your point. The scholarship sponsor wants to see evidence that you satisfy their criteria, not just unsupported statements.

Tip 2: Apply only if you are eligible.
Read all the scholarship requirements and directions carefully, and make sure that you are eligible before you send in your application. Your application will not be considered if you aren’t qualified to apply.

Tip 3: Identify the sponsor’s goals.
Try to understand the sponsor’s motivation in offering the award. Do they want to promote interest in their field? Do they want to identify promising future researchers and business leaders? If you can identify their goals, you can direct your application toward satisfying those goals, increasing your chances of winning the award.

Tip 4: Complete the application in full and follow directions.
Many students fail to follow directions. You can give yourself a competitive advantage by reading the directions carefully. Provide everything that is required. But don’t supply things that aren’t requested. You won’t impress and you might be disqualified. Be sure to complete the entire application. If a question doesn’t apply, note that on the application. Don’t just leave it blank.

Tip 5: Neatness counts.
Make several photocopies of all the forms you receive. Use the copies as working drafts as you develop your application packet. It’s always best to type the application. If you must print, do so neatly and legibly. Proofread the entire application carefully. Nothing is less impressive than an application with misspelled words or grammar errors. Ask a friend, teacher, or parent to proofread it as well.

Tip 6: Write an accomplishments resume. 
Compile a list of all your accomplishments. This will help you identify your strengths and prepare a better application. Give a copy of the resume to the people who are writing letters of recommendation for you. They will be able to work some of the tidbits into their letters, making it seem as if they know you better.

Tip 7: Watch all deadlines.
Impose a deadline for yourself that is at least two weeks before the stated deadline. Use this “buffer time” to proofread your application before you send it off. YOU are responsible for making sure all parts of the application arrive on time. This includes supporting materials, such as letters of recommendation and transcripts. So make sure everyone who is contributing to your application has ample lead time. If worse comes to worst, call the scholarship provider in advance and ask if it’s possible to receive an extension. Don’t just send the materials in late; many committees will refuse late applications. But don’t rely on extensions–very few scholarship providers allow them at all.

Tip 8: Take steps to make sure your application gets where it needs to go.
Before sending the application, make a copy of the entire packet and keep it on file. If your application goes astray, you can always reproduce it quickly. Make sure your name (and Social Security number, if applicable) appears on all pages of the application. Pieces of your application may get lost unless they are clearly identified.

Tip 9: Ask for help if you need it.
If you have problems with the application, do not hesitate to call the sponsor. They will usually be glad to give you help. But don’t expect them to do the work for you. Completing the application is your job.

Tip 10: Remember, your scholarship application represents YOU! 
Your ability to submit a neat, timely, complete application reflects on you. It’s the face you present to the sponsoring organization.

Take pride in yourself by submitting the best application you can.

Enjoying your day!

NNPC/Total Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian Students, 2015-2016

Applications are invited for NNPC/Total Scholarship Scheme from deserving Nigerian students in the tertiary institutions in the country. Students must be certified 100 or 200 level students at the time of application. The programme is aimed at promoting academic excellence and quality manpower development in the Country. The application deadline is November 22, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded in all subjects.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for undergraduate (full time 100 level and 200 level) students in the tertiary institutions in the country.
Scholarship Provider: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria (TUCN): Total Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (Total E&P Nig Ltd) and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI)
Scholarship can be taken at: Nigeria

Eligibility:
-Be a Registered full time undergraduate in a recognized Nigerian University
-Be a certified 100 or 200 level students at the time of application
-Show proof of SSCE or Equivalent Certificate.
-Show proof of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) score.

-Show proof of Admission letter from the University and Matriculation Number
-Show proof of A-level or Equivalent Certificate (for direct entry students)

Please Note:

-Students with less than 200 score in UTME need not apply-Students with less than 2.50 CGPA of 5-point scale, or equivalent
-300 level students and above need not apply

-Current beneficiaries of similar awards from any other Company or Government Agency need not apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Nigerian students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Annually, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria (TUCN): Total Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (Total E&P Nig Ltd) and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), award scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in the tertiary institutions in the country. The programme is aimed at promoting academic excellence and quality manpower development in the Country. This is one of the many ways Total demonstrates its commitment to the educational development of Nigerian students. This is part of Total’s rich Corporate Social Responsibility.

Selection Criteria: This scholarship scheme is strictly based on merit and the selection criteria. Applicant should not to patronize anyone by cash or kind. This award is strictly based on merit and meeting the award criteria.

Selection tests will hold on 5th December 2015 at designated centers nationwide which will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only. Candidates will fully bear the cost transportation to test venue as no reimbursement shall be made.

Application Forms are available and must be completed online.

Online Application

JOB ADVERTISEMENT FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN ECOWAS

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is an international financial institution owned by the fifteen Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The headquarters of the Bank is in Lome, Togolese Republic.

 

The mission of EBID is to work towards the emergence of an economically strong, industrialized, prosperous West Africa which is fully integrated within the region and world economy in order to take advantage of the opportunities offered by globalization.

Within the framework of launching its Young Professionals Programme, EBID seeks to recruit young graduates from universities and other tertiary institutions of learning in the West African sub region and the diaspora.

 

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME

 

The programme is designed for high calibre young professionals who will not be more than thirty (30) years at the time of recruitment. The selected candidates will be appointed as Young Trainee Professional Staff in the Bank under a two (2)-year fixed term contract. The candidates will observe a probationary period of six (6) months during which each party may terminate the relationship without prior notice. However, where the performance of the Young Trainee Professional Staff is deemed to be satisfactory during the probationary period, their appointment shall be converted into an open-ended contract which means they will be permanent members of staff of the Bank.   

During their appointment, the Young Trainee Professional Staff will be posted to different Departments on a rotational basis to make them familiar with activities of the Bank and integrate them into a team where they will make positive contributions. Furthermore, the Trainee Professional Staff will work under the supervision of senior staff in order to become acquainted with the various Departments, Policies and Programmes of the Bank.

 

Eligibility criteria

 

The citizens of ECOWAS Members States who fulfill the following criteria are invited to apply:

• Less than  30 years of age at the time of recruitment;
• Masters degree or equivalent qualification in fields related to activities of the Bank in particular, Asset/Liabilities Management, Audit, Communication and Marketing, Corporate Language Services (Terminology processing, Revising, Interpreting and Translating), Finance, Infrastructure, Legal counselling, film production and photography (Bank projects and communication activities), Private Sector  Operations, Public Sector Operations, Risk Management or a qualification in any other area that is relevant to the activities of the Bank;
•  Ability to work in a team and under pressure within a multicultural environment;
• Analytical and organizational skills, ability to plan and determine priorities;
• Good research skills for obtaining pertinent information (banking analysis, statistics, monitoring competitive trends etc.) from external sources in particular, electronic data bases and other media admitted for professional purposes.
• Good knowledge of office automation systems (Excel, Word, Access and Power Point);
• Fluent in English/French/Portuguese with a working knowledge of one of the other two languages.

Application dossier

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should forward their application dossier to the Bank in paper form.  The dossier will comprise:

• A detailled curriculum vitae;
• Copy of qualifications obtained;
• Copy of national identity card or passport;
• Copy of birth certificate;
• A letter of motivation indicating reasons for participating in the programme, areas of competence/interest, relevant experience and career prospects.

Applications should reach the Bank no later than 20th November 2015 to the following address:

ECOWAS BANK FOR INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (EBID)
Department of Administration and General Services
Young Professionals Recruitment Programme
128, Bd. du 13 janvier BP 2704 Lomé – Togo

2016 HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (AHIMA) ANNUAL CONVENTION - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

AHIMA Annual Convention Submissions

AHIMA cordially invite you to submit your contribution to the 2016 American Health Information Management (AHIMA) Annual Convention, the premier professional association forum addressing health information management and health informatics practices, principles, theories and applications. The Call for Participation is intended to highlight the diverse interests and areas that broadly constitute the fields of Health Information Management and Health Informatics.

 

The AHIMA Annual Convention offers health information management and health informatics practitioners, educators, students, and researchers the opportunity to share their expertise and insights and to disseminate their research, findings and recommendations.

 

For 2016, AHIMA seeks submissions describing health information management and health informatics research and analytical approaches as well as the day to day practice and application of health information management and health informatics. The conference provides a venue for forward looking, thought-provoking, and groundbreaking discussions. The educational sessions at AHIMA 2016 are designed to offer training, information, and updates on issues vital to health information management and health informatics in the context of an ever changing and often challenging environment.

 

AHIMA will organize accepted submissions into selected tracks and themes. Individual submissions that are not selected for presentations or panels may be invited to participate in the Poster or other related Networking of CEU events. The sessions will help practitioners identify and embrace best practices, leverage lessons learned, and adopt state-of-the-art solutions; allow educators and students to stay up to date on current advancements; and help regulators and policymakers make sound decisions about health information management and health informatics. Some sessions will emphasize conceptual and theoretical advances relating to the structure, collection, processing, management, maintenance and use of health data. These sessions will present analysis, innovation, and research on the fundamental underpinnings of health information management and health informatics.

 

Other sessions will emphasize the design, technology, implementation, use and evaluation of health information management and systems as well as knowledge resources across of the care continuum– including acute, ambulatory, public health, chronic care settings, hospices, and homes. These sessions will focus on in health information management and health informatics solutions and approaches that work in the real world to address current and emerging problems.

 

Please submit a formal proposal to be considered as a speaker in the pre-convention tutorials, convention educational sessions (presentations and panels) or to have a graphic presentation featured in the Poster Showcase.

 

For more information Click on (AHIMA) 

Corporate Information Governance Professional Training Program.

The Institute of Information Management Cordially invites you to attend IIM professional training program for the month of November titled "IIM Certificate in Corporate Information Governance I & II"

Training Program I

Course Title: IIM Certificate in Corporate Information Governance I

Date: November 10-11, 2015

Venue: IIM Secretariat: SAIM HOUSE, 35 Association Avenue, Ilupeju Lagos, Nigeria.

Training Fee: NGN159,200 

Time: 9:00 am


Training Program II
Course Title: IIM Certificate in Corporate Information Governance II

Date: November 12-13, 2015

Venue: IIM Secretariat: SAIM HOUSE, 35 Association Avenue, Ilupeju Lagos, Nigeria.

Training Fee: NGN 169,150 

Time: 9:00 am

Interested delegate should contact training@iim-africa.org soonest.