PSB Academy Singapore, is offering 100 per cent scholarships to students who graduate with a first class honours from University of london’s three-year bachelor’s course.
The academy is now also the mediator for a SGD 30,000-scholarship from University of Newcastle for successful candidates who apply through the PSB Academy group of universities. It is also offering in-built scholarships to its engineering students for holding a position in the top ten ranks of the entire batch with a SGD 5,000-grant every year. Exceptional students hold the chance to win a scholarship for three straight consecutive years as well which will amount to SGD 15,000.
For more information, visit: www.psb-academy.edu.s g.
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships provide an opportunity for mid-career professionals from developing Commonwealth countries to spend a period of time with a UK host organisation working in agriculture/fisheries/forestry, economic growth, education, engineering/science/technology, environment, governance and public health for a programme of professional development.
The duration is between one and three months. This may be extended up to a maximum of six months. The fellowships cover living expenses as well as a return airfare to the UK. It also provides £800 funding support to the host organisation, with a budget of up to £3,000 available for attendance at conferences, on short courses and other eligible costs.
Eligibility: Must be a Commonwealth citizen, refugees or British protected person; must be permanently residing in a developing Commonwealth country; have at least five years’ relevant work experience in a profession related to the subject of the application. Be available to commence fellowship within prescribed dates. Not have undertaken a Commonwealth professional fellowship in the last five years. Not be seeking to undertake an academic programme of research or study in the UK.
Selection criteria: The extent to which the proposed fellowship will ensure the transfer of skills relevant to the needs of a Commonwealth developing country; the extent to which those skills will lead to practical benefits for the developing country following the fellowship; the extent to which the fellowship will have a catalytic effect, either within the developing country concerned, or in establishing new relationships with the UK.
How to apply: Applications must come from UK organisations. Forms are available on the website.
Deadline: September 18, 2014.