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1. Kaganda Chris on October 26th, 2009 at 9:26 am

   Am Kaganda Chris a Ugandan citizen with bachelors degree in medicine and surgery.
   Currently working with international medical corps in the underprevilged areas as the medical coordinator.
   I would like to further my education with a masters in public health.
   Please guide me how best to acquire one.
   Regards

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: Australian National University, University of Canberra. OTHERS: Australian Catholic University. Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) Since 1997 Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) have replaced most scholarships previously offered by the Australian Agency for International Development (AAID), including ASTAS and ADCOS. These scholarships are offered only to persons from certain developing countries with the aim that the awardees will use the knowledge acquired and skills learned in Australia for the development of their own country. These are awarded to candidates who are nominated by the home government and under the open category to applications who need not be nominated. Selection criteria for these scholarships

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) Since 1997 Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are offered only to persons from certain developing countries with the aim that the awardees will use the knowledge acquired and skills learned in Australia for the development of their own country. These are awarded to candidates who are nominated by the home government and under the open category to applications who need not be nominated. Selection criteria for these scholarships varies for which information is available from the Australian High Commission, New Delhi. Applicants in each category are chosen on academic merit and meeting selection criteria developed jointly by AusAID and

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) International Education Office Canberra, A.C.T. 0200 (1) ANU Undergraduate Scholarships to candidates of all nationalities for the standard duration of the student's degree. Candidates are required to have proficiency in English language. Value: Covers tuition fees. Last dates: (i) December 1 7. Further details can be had from the above address. (2) Australian Government Overseas' Scholarships to nationals of ail countries holding a university degree for pursuing Diploma, M.A. and Ph.D. in Demography and Population Studies for 1, 2 and 3 years duration respectively. The candidates should be sponsored by the Indian Government (in case of Indian students). Details can be had from the

AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AFUW) Private Box 8, 217 Haken Drive St. Lucia, Queensland 4067 offers Fellowships and Scholarships for Postgraduate Research or Study fellowships to women graduates for studies in a wide range of disciplines. Further details can be had. from Fellowship Convenors, Queensland Fellowship Fund, C/-Academic Dress Hire Service P.O. Box 6083, St. Lucia, Queensland 4067, Australia.

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING Individual Grants Section Research Branch, P.O. Box 9880 Canberra, A.C.T. 2601 Overseas Postgraduate Research scholarship (300 awards) to students who are pursuing a full-time study programme (Master's or Ph.D. degrees) at Australian higher education institutions. Duration: for Masters degree: 2 years, 3 years for PhD. with provision for extension in certain circumstances. Value: Covers only tuition fees and basic health cover. Scholarship holders may obtain support from other sources to cover their living. Further details can be had from the Registrar of the respective higher education institution at which the applicant proposes to study.

AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION SCHOLARSHIPS (ADCOS)-AUSTRALIA Fifty percent (50% slots of scholarship are earmarked for female candidates. Under the above mentioned scheme, 30 (Thirty) scholarships are offered for higher studies/research leading to a Master/Doctoral degree. Value: Scholarships cover: (a) full tuition fees; (b) economy class airfare (Both ways) to Australia and back; (c) Living allowance to cover housing and food for the duration of the scholarships (this is also payable during semester and annual break). Age: Candidates for Master's Degree should not have exceeded 30 years of age by January. Minimum Qualification: For Masters Degree: One must have completed Bachelors

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, ST. ANTONY'S COLLEGE Oxford OX2 6JF offers Overseas Scholarship in Anthropology, Economy, History, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology. Eligibility: Overseas graduates accepted by University of Oxford and Saint Antony's College to undertake higher degree course for a duration of 2 to 3 years.

CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS These Scholarships are offered to those who are residing in India and working in Public Sector Undertakings/Organisations/Firms, particularly who have collaborative agreement with U.K. firms, for award of scholarships, for practical experience in the following subject-fields: Energy and Environment Management, and Power System Engineering including Generation, Transmission and Distribution practices.

CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY G.P.O. Box U1987 Perth, Western Australia 6001offers (i) Scholarships to qualified applicants through AusAlD for pursuing Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science, Education and Social Sciences, Humanities, Business and Administration, Health Sciences, Agri-business and Agriculture and Mining for candidates with competency in English (IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.0 or over 550 TOEFL) and one year of study, in good academic standing (minimum of 2.75 GPA).. Last date: March, (ii) (a) 1-year full time Curtin Overseas Student Scholarship, (b) Overseas Postgraduate Research Scholarship awarded on academic merit and research capacity to suitably qualified overseas graduates eligible to

WORLD BANK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE ROBERT S MCNAMARA offers Economic Development one year to postgraduates in the subject less than 35 years. Further details can be had from Robert S McNamara Fellowships Program, Room M4010, World Bank Headquarters 1818 H Street, NW, Washington DC 20433

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Stirling Highway Nedlands, Western Australia 6907 offers the following scholarships: (a) Saw Medical Research Fellowships to any graduate in medicine, science or arts of any recognized university in the United Kingdom, Australia or any Commonwealth country, or to any person qualified for medical practice in Western Australia. Last date: June. (b) W.A. and M.G. Saw Medical Research Fellowships in medical research to any graduate in medicine, science or arts of any recognized university in the United Kingdom, Australia or any Commonwealth country; any person qualified for medical practice in Western Australia for 1 year but may be renewed for

OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENTS AWARDS SCHEME (ORSAS) Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme is funded by the Department for Education and Skills (earlier known as Department for Education and Employment) These grants are for postgraduate students undertaking full-time study for a higher degree as registered research students at UK universities. Selection of candidates is based solely on academic merit and research potential. Awards meet the difference between the UK and overseas level of tuition fees only, and do not cover maintenance costs. They are initially made for one year but can be continued for a second or third year, subject to the satisfactory progress

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (An Organisation of the Ministry of Rural Development Govt. of India) Rajendra Nagar Hyderabad 500030 (A.P) invites application for Senior fellows and Visiting Fellows. About the NIRD: NIRD is an apex institution conducting multi-disciplinary research, training, consultancy and action research in the field of Rural Development. The institute provides inter¬disciplinary academic environment, backed by a state of the art infrastructure and other support services. About 5000 development organisations including public representative take part in training, seminars, workshops, research, and the activities in the field of Rural Development. Scores of Participants from many developing countries also attend various international programmes. The institute

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN (CSFP) Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The Plan offers up to 55 annual scholarships and up to 70 academic staff fellowships for Indians. The scholarships are for one-year masters, three-year doctoral or one-year clinical training awards in specific subjects. As the scholarships are for postgraduate study or research, you must have a university degree or equivalent qualification. If there are no undergraduate courses in a particular subject in your own country or regional university, it may sometimes be possible

UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA, HOBART, P.O. Box 252-51, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, offers Graduate Research Scholarships for a wide range of disciplines to those who have done Honours at a high standard. Value: Stipend equal to that for the Australian Postfraduate Award + relocation allowance. Last date: October.