Women make up nearly 50 percent of the global workforce; however, gender equality is not yet a reality in senior management and corporate boardrooms around the world. According to a 2014 Catalyst Census[1], women hold only 4.2 percent of the CEO positions ...
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The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions where they go by offering awards to U.S. undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.
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SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships support the most promising Canadian new scholars in the social sciences and humanities and assist them in establishing a research base at an important time in their research careers.
SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships provide s ...
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The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship is a one-year grant for purposeful, independent study outside the United States, awarded to graduating seniors nominated by one of 40 partner colleges.
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The Loy McCandless Marks Scholarship Fund was established by the Elizabeth L. Marks Trust. Her trust provided funding “for the establishment of a scholarship fund, the income from which shall be awarded to well-qualified science majors specializing in tro ...
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Alliance Pipeline believes the best way to help Aboriginal communities build a bright future is to contribute to the personal growth and education of Aboriginal youth, today. That’s why the Alliance Pipeline Aboriginal Student Awards Program provides scho ...
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For the past two years, GotChosen has been giving away scholarships. During this time, they’ve been building brand awareness and a web presence. They’ve also helped a lot of people pay for their education.
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mygapyear is a unique service that combines coaching, research and personalized plan development to create a meaningful gap year. A mygapyear experience enhances your resume and builds you ...
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Nexen, a CNOOC Limited company, has developed the Nexen Oil Sands Scholarship Program to encourage and assist students who undertake to further their postsecondary education and skills training. Nexen has committed $1 million to this postsecondary scholar ...
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Honours a founding member of the Nova Scotia Home Economics Association who dedicated her professional life to home economics education.
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The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and pr ...
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Apply for Grant Funding to Make a Difference Abroad! The Community Impact Grant is awarded to U.S. citizens on an InterExchange Work Abroad program who devise or improve a community project that will positively impact their host community, contribute to i ...
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The Whitaker International Summer Program provides funding for U.S. bioengineers and biomedical engineers to continue their existing Master’s or PhD work abroad of high-quality, individually-arranged, research or internship in industry or coursework relev ...
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Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.
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Sara’s Wish Foundation scholarships are awarded to extraordinary young women committed to making the world a better place by fully participating in it.
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This scholarship honours the legacy of the late Hon. James W. Bourque, PC. Born in Wandering River, Alberta, Bourque was of Cree and Métis background.
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For University of Alberta undergraduate or graduate students who wish to conduct a summer research project in international studies during the spring or summer term.
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The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Program is an intensely competitive worldwide program, which honors exceptional Ph.D. students who have an interest in solving problems that are important to IBM and fundamental to innovation in many academic disciplines an ...
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This foreign study supplements program is available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who hold a Joseph-Armand Bombardier, an Alexander Graham Bell, or a Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) at the master’s or doc ...
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The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social and research-based growth.
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