Jumamosi, 25 Januari 2014

Scholarship - The University of Manchester for Tanzanians

 
The University of Manchester is offering four scholarships for full-time master's courses to applicants from Tanzania starting in September 2014. The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international air fares and living expenses.

Eligibility


The scholarships are aimed at academically excellent, young professionals with work experience. Applicants must:

  • be a resident citizen of Tanzania and have not previously studied abroad;
  • hold a first or upper second class undergraduate degree;
  • have a minimum of two years relevant work experience;
  • be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate his/her potential to make a positive impact on the future of Tanzania;
  • have achieved a grade C in English Language at Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education level; or, have a minimum IELTS result of 6.5, or a minimum TOEFL result of 88-89. Please note that some programmes may require a higher language qualification so please check the programme website for more details.

Subjects

Scholarships are available in a wide range of subjects including Engineering, Environment, Medical and Life Sciences, and Textiles.


How to apply

Applications for September 2014 are now open.

It is not necessary to have an offer of admission to apply for the scholarship. Scholarships are only available for the master's courses specified on the list. The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 February. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please email equityandmerit@manchester.ac.uk with any enquiries.


Source: http://www.wavuti.com/scholarship-posts.html#ixzz2rP303iow

Jumapili, 12 Januari 2014

Going to MARS and no return

 
By: Herb Scribner/Deseret News -- About 1,000 people might have to start saying goodbye to their families.

That’s because they could be heading to Mars — and they won’t be coming back.

Earlier this week, Mars One, a non-profit organization looking to establish the first human settlement on the red planet, revealed 1,058 applicants who were chosen as potential future inhabitants of Mars, CBS News reported.

Based in the Netherlands, Mars One is looking to send groups of four out to Mars every two years, starting in 2023, 
CBS reported. Those travelling won’t be able to return to Earth.

And the selection process is far from easy.

“Getting into Harvard might be a cakewalk compared to getting a spot on Mars One's 2024 manned mission to the red planet,” reported ABC News.

More than 200,000 applicants sent in video applications, which were sorted through by a team at Mars One, ABC News reported. Some took the process as a joke — by filming their video in the nude — while others showed off intellect and sophistication, ABC News said.

"We're extremely appreciative and impressed with the sheer number of people who submitted their applications," said Ben Lansdrop, co-founder of Mars One, in a statement. "We even had a couple of applicants submit their videos in the nude.”

The United States led all countries with 297 accepted applicants, while Canada and India followed with 75 and 62 applicants, respectively, according to ABC News. A total of 586 men and 472 women were also chosen, ABC News said.

In 2014 and 2015, the 1,058 applicants will go through a rigorous training selection process, which will drain the pool to 40 people, according to The Los Angeles Times. Those 40 will then begin their own training for the mission to Mars in groups of seven. “And if everything goes according to plan, at that time a global audience will vote on which team will go to Mars in 2025,” The LA Times reported.

Mars One will look for funding from “exclusive partnerships and sponsorships” and “an Indiegogo campaign,” The L.A. Times reported. SingularityHub.com reported that Mars One recently secured a partnership with Lockheed Martin, a research and design company for advanced technology.

Source: ktar.com


Source: http://www.wavuti.com/4/post/2014/01/1058-people-selected-for-potential-move-to-mars-and-they-wont-be-coming-back.html#ixzz2qDHiYAS6

Jumanne, 7 Januari 2014

Certificates CLASS of 2013 UDOM

CERTIFICATE AND TRANSCRIPTS FOR- 2013 COHORT GRADUATES
Be informed that Certificates & Transcripts for all those who graduated on 22nd & 23rd November 2013 can now be collected from the following places:
·   Transcripts will be collected from your respective School
·   Certificates will be collected from the Admission Office- Central Administration Block, from Wednesday 8th January, 2014, 10. am – 4pm Mondays – Fridays.
Transcripts and Certificates shall be issued in person once a graduand has submitted the following documents to his/her respective Dean of School.
1.    A valid Photo identity Card e.g. Employers ID/ Passport/Vote Registration Card/Bank Card or New Driver License.
2.    Bank payment slip for Tsh. 15,000 Transcript fee and additional of Tshs 5,000 for each certified true copy (if needed) as per Senate directive. Payment should be made in the respective College Bank Account Number as hereunder:-
-          College of Education : CRDB Bank Account No. 0150221566700
-          College of Humanities and Social Sciences : CRDB Bank Account No. 0150221565800
-          College of Informatics and Virtual Education : CRDB Bank Account No. 015022165700
-          College of Mathematics and natural Sciences : CRDB Bank Account No. 015221567000
-          College of Health Sciences : CRDB Bank Account No. 0150221567500
-          College of Earth Sciences: CRDB Bank Account No. 0150221566100
3.    Two copies of Student Financial Clearance form for scrutiny and verification by the office of the Dean of School.
4.    Two copies of Students Clearance form for scrutiny and verification by the office of the Dean of School.
5.    For the Collection of the Academic Certificate, a set of the two clearance forms, signed and stamped by the Dean of School shall be required together with a valid photo identity.
ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Jumatano, 1 Januari 2014