The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) awards nine prizes of $15,000 each to individual scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least 10 years. Prizes are open in the fields of Science and/or to the application of Science and Technology to Sustainable Development.
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met: Candidates for a TWAS Prize must be scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least ten years immediately prior to their nomination. They must meet at least one of the following qualifications: Scientific research achievement of outstanding significance for the development of scientific thought. Outstanding contribution to the application of science and technology to sustainable development. Members of TWAS and candidates for TWAS membership are not eligible for TWAS Prizes. Self-nominations will not be considered.
How to apply: TWAS 2017 Prizes nominations can now be submitted online.
Application Deadline: Application deadline is March 31, 2017.
For the academic year 2017-2018 the Tilburg School of Humanities announces three scholarships for excellent non-EEA students.
Eligibility: Candidates must have been (conditionally) admitted to an UG programme at the Tilburg School of Humanities for 2017-2018, Must have achieved excellent study results during their relevant secondary education. As an indication, the student must have graduated with an average result of at least 7.5 (out of 10) or must be among the top 10% of their class, To prove that you are an excellent student you can send us a statement from your secondary education institution saying that you belonged to the top 10% of your class or with your average grade. This is not necessary if your average grade is specified on your transcript of records, Must hold a non-EEA passport, Should fill in the scholarship application form, Must be newly enrolled at Tilburg University
How to apply: Download the form, state in the application form that you graduated with an average result of at least 7.5 (out of 10) during your secondary education, by providing a transcript of records and/or proof that you belong to the top 10% of your class. Send form with your application package for the undergraduate’s programme.
Application deadline: It is April 1, 2017.