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1 Take Note Newsletter. International and local development opportunities as they happen. Is this not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Forward to a Friend Commonwealth Scholarship Announcements The PGIO is proud to announce that two excellent scholars from Stellenbosch University have been successful in obtaining the Commonwealth Scholarship to pursue studies in the United Kingdom in the academic year 2013/2014. Congratulations to: Mr. Wouter Bam. He obtained his BEng degree in 2012 cum laude and is currently registered for MEng (Process Engineering). Mr. Bam has been accepted by Cambridge University for an MPhil in Industrial System Manufacturing and Management. Ms Camille de Villiers. She obtained her BEng degree in 2012 cum laude as well and has been accepted for an MPhil in Advanced Chemical Engineering. SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES "More than just scholarships." Documentary on DAAD's activities in South Africa Click here. New Zealand Scholarships for South African candidates. Click here

2 New Scholarships and Development Opportunities DEADLINE SOON: Brightest Young Minds Summit 2013: "Make a Shift for Africa's Future" The Brightest Young Minds (BYM) annual summit is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, July Considered as one of SA's premier youth leadership and empowering organisations, BYM invites applications for its summit from young, gifted individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who are passionate about social change and leadership development in South Africa and around the world. Target: Outstanding young leaders in an array of disciplines and fields. Deadline: 24 May The summit will take place July 2013 in Johannesburg. More info: download poster here. DEADLINE SOON: Applications to be submitted for the SU Merit Bursary for Postgraduate Students Applications for SU Merit bursaries for postgraduate students who obtained 75% in their preceding degree qualification can still be submitted. This last preceding qualification should be at a lower level than the current registered degree programme according to the National Qualifications Framework. Target: postgraduate students. Closing date: 30 May 2013 More info: Ms Rhodene Amos (ramos@sun.ac.za) at the Postgraduate and International Office. DEADLINE SOON: New Zealand Development Commonwealth scholarships Scholarships are offered for full-time postgraduate studies that will assist in the sustainable economic development of a student s home country. Preference given to study in agriculture or geothermal development. A range of study option is available such as semester-long Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas etc. Scholarships for study at the Masters or PhD levels continue to be open to South African students via the Commonwealth Scholarship programme. Target: full-time postgraduate students. Deadline: June 2013.

3 More info: visit the website here. DEADLINE SOON: Italian Government Scholarships: 2013/2014 The Italian Government offers South African and Italian citizens with permanent residence in South Africa the opportunity to apply for scholarships to study in Italy for the academic year 2013/2014. Applications need to be submitted both online and in hard copy. Target: view thematic study fields in documents below. Deadline: 31 May 2013: submission of online application 10 June 2013: submission of hard copy application. More info: download Call for proposal here or download Criteria, thematic fields and specifications here. Visit the website. New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships Applications are now open for the 2013 round of New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS). The scholarships see up to 10 international PhD students selected each year for up to 36 months support, including tuition fees and other costs and a living allowance. Target: candidates for doctoral research. Deadline: 15 July More info: visit the website here. DAAD Scholarships for Masters in Public Policy and Good Governance 2014 This programme is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions. Target: Master courses at German institutions. The Scholarship is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East. Deadline: Hard copy applications must be submitted to the DAAD South Africa office by no later than

4 31 July More info: download Call for Applications here. Download the Application Form here. International Green Talents Competition 2013 The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has just published the fifth round of its international "Green Talents" Competition. The annual award focuses on outstanding young scientists active in the field of sustainable development. Target: Outstanding young scientists active in the field of sustainable development Deadline: 09 June 2013 More info: download Press Release here or download Green Talents Flyer 2013 here. Visit the website. Graduate studentships for 2013, 2014, 2015: University of Kurdistan Hawlêr, Iraq Applications are invited for PhD and Masters programs at the University of Kurdistan Hawlêr, Iraq for the academic years of 2013, 2014 and The key focus areas are: International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Business Management, Economics and Finance. The PhD and Master's Programs include: teaching opportunities, mentoriship programs, stipends and free accommodation and travel. Target: PhD and Masters candidates in the fields mentioned above. Closing dates: Apply on or before 10 June 2013 More info: Dr Rashid Begg ). China Energy Trip 2013 China Energy Trip aims to bring together young people who are interested in green development and international cooperation. Through this journey, the intention is to provide a suitable platform for ideas exchange between scholars and young professionals from different countries, in order to foster mutual understanding and develop open dialogues on both climate change and energy issues in China. So far, three sessions of China Energy Trip have been successfully hosted, welcoming up to 60 students from top universities. Target: Open to people from all countries with different backgrounds. Participants are able to choose more than one module offered on the Energy Trip. Closing dates: 15 June 2013 for Module A; 10 July 2013 for Module B More info: download Info Brochure here.

5 Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund: Scholarships available The MMMF was founded in 1981 to honor Margaret Craig McNamara for her commitment to improve the lives of disadvantaged women and children through education. Over the past 31 years, the MMMF has awarded over 200 educational grants totaling to women from more than 60 developing countries whose studies in the US, Canada and (since 2007) in South Africa aim to benefit women and children and whose future plans are to return to their countries or regions. Target: female students, 25 years and older from developing countries Opening and closing dates: 14 May 2013 (opening); 14 August 2013 (closing) More info: download brochure here. Platters - South African Wines Purchase this guide to cellars, vineyards, winemakers, restaurants and Accommodation. A surefire way to get more our of your SA experience. Contact: Mariana Vermeulen (mve@sun.ac.za) to purchase booklet Cost: between R100 - R170 Previously advertised Scholarships and Development Opportunities (still tenable) DEADLINE SOON: 2014 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship: Call for Nominations Students intending to do an Honours or Master s degree in 2014 are invited to apply for the 2014 Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarships. Target: students wishing to pursue Hons / Masters level studies at South African higher Education Institutions Deadline: STRICTLY: 24 May 2013, before 14:00. Applications to be submitted to the Postgraduate Student Funding Office in the Wilcocks building, room 3015 (on the 3rd floor). Selection Criteria: download here Characteristics sought in an MR Scholar: download here Terms and Conditions of Scholarship: download here

6 Application form: download here. DEADLINE SOON: TEFL Certificate course: apply now! The Stellenbosch University Language Centre s 120-hour TEFL course prepares individuals for a life of adventure teaching English abroad. The University s TEFL certificate and an undergraduate degree will put you in good stead for an overseas EFL teaching position at either a private language school, government school or tertiary institution. Many of our TEFL trainees who successfully completed our course are teaching in countries such as Saudi Arabia, South Korea, China, Thailand as well as here in South Africa. Registration for the June course is now open, but seating is limited to a maximum sixteen trainees. Target: individuals wishing to teach English abroad. Deadline: looming; apply as soon as possible. Registration forms and course information can also be collected from the Language Centre s Unit for Afrikaans and English, 7 Bosman Street. Alternatively, go to and download the forms and information. More info: Melvin du Preez visit the website here. Mercedes-Benz South Africa job postings: STEP to Germany Download two job postings below for positions at Daimler. Trainee: Project Analyst: download here Trainee Specialist Contracts Operations and Customer Service: download here Call for applications: Internships at Consultancy Africa Intelligence The next round of Consultancy Africa Intelligence's (CAI) web-based internship programme begins in July The call for applications for the next round (1 July 31 December 2013) in all eleven of CAI's research units and with our Africa Monthly Monitor (AMM) report series. Successful applicants will become involved with one of CAI s eleven research units OR CAI s AMM report series, depending on their interest, experience and qualifications. The details of these two areas of internship are briefly outlined in the document below and on the internship webpage. Target: Postgraduate students with an interest in Africa in applicable fields of study relating to the CAI's of Africa's Monthly Monitor's research units. Date: before 14 June 2013

7 More info: and application document: Visit the website here download the info document here. GIGA (German Institute of Global and Area Studies) wishes to hire two doctoral students The successful candidates will join either the GIGA Doctoral Programme or the doctoral programme of the Graduate School of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Hamburg. Target: doctoral students. Application deadline: 15 June 2013 Application criteria and more information: download the Information Document here. Research Opportunities Week: Is Munich the next step in your postdoc-career? Take this unique opportunity to experience the Technische Universität München (TUM) and its environment first-hand. TUM invites you to come to Munich for a week, fully financed by a travel grant. The most promising candidates will then be offered a one-year postdoctoral grant. Are you a postdoc and would you like to launch your scientific career in Munich? Send in your application now for one of 50 Postdoc Mobility Fellowships at the Technische Universität München. Target: postdoctoral researchers. Application deadline: May 1 - June 30, Application criteria and more information: download the Information Document here. A*STAR Scholarships in Singapore A*star scholarships are available as a 2 6 month research internship for regsitered Masters and PhD students (SIPGA). If you are a Masters student, perhaps consider the Full degree PhD scholarships (SINGA). If you are busy with your PhD, consider the 2 year research abroad opportunity, as state of the art research facilities in Singapore (ARAP). Target: Masters and PhD students at Stellenbosch University More information: download the Information Slide here MEXT Scholarship Programme: Japan MEXT Scholarships available for studies in Japan.

8 Target: Research, undergraduate and special training college students Deadline: 10 June More info: download the Information Document. PGIO offers funding for overseas conferences The PGIO has limited funding available for conference attendance for doctoral students in their 3rd year in The PGIO Overseas Conference Grant (OCG) is a supplementary award to attend an international conference outside of South Africa to present a paper or poster. 2nd and 3rd year doctoral students who intend to present at a conference in 2013, should take note of this opportunity. This grant is awarded on a competitive basis. Please see attached Terms and Conditions document as well as the application form. Target: 2nd and 3rd year doctoral students who intend to do presentations at conferences in Deadline: there are 3 award cycles and different deadlines: 30 March 2013, 30 June 2013, 30 September 2013 More information: download the terms and conditions; download the application form; download the report. MA Development Studies at the Institute of Development Policy and Management The Institute of Development Policy and Management (IOB) is part of the University of Antwerp (Belgium). It has several decades of experience in organising international education programmes in the field of development policy and management. Target: Postgraduate students. Deadline: information in the document below More information: download the Information flyer and the Application form for the scholarships. Masdar Institute of Science and Technology Scholarships South Africans are invited to apply for scholarships to undertake Masters Programmes at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (more info on the Institute can be found by downloading the info document below). Students admitted to the Masdar Institute are offered a full scholarship including: 100& tuition fee, textbooks, laptop, accommodation, medical insurance and travel reimbursement. Deadline: applications should be submitted online at between 1 November 2012 and 31 May More info on Masdar Institute: download the information document here.

9 More info on the Scholarships: download the information document here. DAAD Staff Opportunities: Research Stays and Bilateral Exchanges in Europe SU staff can apply for programmes that promote staff mobility: research stays and bilateral exchanges for academics and scientists. Research stays for University Academics and Scientists Application deadlines: 1 October for stays as of February of the following year; 1 April for stays as of August. Applications must be submitted to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Pretoria Value: An appropriate flat-rate travel allowance will be paid. Website: visit the website here. More info: contact Dr Michael Märlein at maerlein@sun.ac.za Bilateral Exchange of Academics Together with the National Research Foundation (NRF) the DAAD offers a programme for the exchange of scientists. Application deadline: 1 October for stays as of February of the following year; 1 April for stays as of August. Value: The DAAD takes charge of the stay expenses in Germany. Website: visit the website here. More info: contact Dr Michael Märlein at maerlein@sun.ac.za PhD Scholarships Area and Global Studies at Leipzig University Up to four scholarships for PhD students from abroad within the DAAD-funded Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP) are offered by the Graduate Centre Humanities and Social Sciences. Target: These scholarships are reserved for non-german applicants who have not been so far to Germany for more than 15 months. Especially applicants from emerging and developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply. The scholarships are directly awarded to PhD students by DAAD (starting 1 April 2013 or 1 October 2013). Deadline: for the summer semester (starts in April) applications have to be submitted before 1 January For the winter semester (starts in October) applications have to be submitted before 1 July 2013.

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