Available Scholarships and How to Apply Australia Awards Scholarship

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

Benefits

Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:

• full tuition fees
• return air travel–payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
• establishment allowance–a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP)–a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)–provided to cover the scholar's basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions)
• Pre-course English (PCE) fees–if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
• supplementary academic support may be available to ensure a scholar's academic success or enhance their academic experience
• fieldwork (for research awards and Masters by coursework which have a research component where fieldwork is compulsory) may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

Award Conditions

Applicants who want to accept an Australia Awards Scholarship will need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship.

Scholars are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the scholar incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship.

How to apply for an Australia Awards scholarship

Applying online

Go to the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS). When you register online, you will be required to answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be given a unique registration number, username and password.

You do not need to submit your application immediately. You can set up a draft application form and update it, and your supporting documentation, until the designated closing date as on the relevant participating country profile.

Once submitted, your application cannot be changed. We strongly advise applicants applying online to do so well before the closing date. OASIS experiences peak usage in the days leading up to the closing date and applicants may experience delays.

Applying by mail

If you are unable to submit your application online, you can apply by mail. Please check your participating country profile for contact details to obtain a hardcopy application form and any other templates such as referee reports (if applicable).

Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country. See the opening and closing dates for each country.

Supporting documentation

Check your participating country profile to see if your country requires additional supporting documents, such as referee reports : 

https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/Pages/how-to-apply-for-an-australia-awards-scholarship

More information :

https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/Pages/frequently-asked-questions

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Singapore Scholarship 2022 - SINGA

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore Management University (SMU).

PhD training will be carried out in English at your chosen lab at A*STAR Research Institutes, NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU. Students will be supervised by distinguished and world-renowned researchers in these labs. Upon successful completion, students will be conferred a PhD degree by either NTU, NUS, SUTD or SMU.

Singapore is the gateway to some of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific region. And with SINGA, you can pursue your PhD education in Singapore, establish global links and take your research career to greater heights.

SINGA fosters a vibrant and culturally diverse research community of international students. You’ll be working in a multi-cultural environment alongside distinguished and world-renowned researchers in state-of-the-art facilities.

Pursue your PhD education in Singapore with SINGA and take your research to greater heights.

Submission deadline for January 2023 intake: 1 June 2022 (2359hrs GMT +8 Singapore time).

SINGA supports PhD studies in Biomedical Sciences, Computing and Information Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Physical Sciences.

More information on:

https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Scholarships/For-Graduate-Studies/Singapore-International-Graduate-Award-SINGA

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Browse PhD Research Projects

Go to Research Areas to browse the projects you are interested in.

2. Documents Required

Do prepare the following documents in advance before applying.

Note: Do NOT mail any hard copy documents to SINGA Office. All necessary documents are to be submitted online.

a. Valid Passport

b. A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format)

3.Transcripts & Reports

ALL transcripts need to be in English translation

Mandatory

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s academic transcripts.

Bachelor’s Degree certificate(s) / scroll(s) or a letter of certification from the university on your candidature if your degree certificate / scroll has not yet been conferred.

2 recommendation reports (to be completed and submitted online by the referees).

Optional

GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE results. However, do note that you may be requested by the university to submit satisfactory scores as part of the university admission requirement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read the important information below.

a. Please ensure that the information you provide during account registration in the application portal is accurate, as the information will be used for verification upon your first log-in.

b. Please ensure that you apply for the correct scholarship – “Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)” – in the application portal after logging in.

c. Please do NOT mail any hard copy documents to the SINGA Office.

d. Please submit your applications as early as possible. This will provide ample time for your referees to submit their online recommendation reports before the application deadline, as only applications with 2 recommendation reports will be processed.

e. Please check and ensure that all data you have entered in the online application form is correct and accurate before you submit the application. Amendments to the application will NOT be possible after it is submitted.

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The Graduate Excellence Fellowships in University of Geneva 2022

The Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva is an internationally recognized leading research institution. This cutting-edge research covers a broad range of scientific disciplines: astronomy, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, pharmaceutical sciences, earth sciences and the environment.

The Faculty hosts three National Centres of Competence in Research of the highly competitive Swiss National Sciences Foundation (Chemical Biology; SwissMAP; Planets) as well as many European research projects. The Masters of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal training base for an academic but also a professional development, opening on careers in industry, teaching, administration in sciences, communication and media. The programs Master's degrees are either entirely in English, or in English and French. See the descriptions of each program:

https://www.unige.ch/sciences/en/enseignements/formations/masters/

The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an Excellence Fellowship program open to outstanding and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master of Science degree in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty1. Candidate selection is based on excellence.

The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10'000 to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties); it is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master's program (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

Regardless of your home university, whether you have passed or are doing a brilliant bachelor degree, and that you are one of the best in your year2, this program is for you! You must meet the admission criteria of the Master of your choice3 and be selected on the basis of the application file for an Excellence Fellowship.

For the application to be considered, each student has to fulfill the enrollment procedure as described on the Admissions office website.

• A scan of your UNIGE card or if you are not yet a UNIGE student, the mail of the central administration named “Your application to UNIGE” (proof you have started the matriculation process) is requested.

The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:

• A scan of your national identity card or passport.
• A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
• The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades.
• A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
• If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch) attesting your aptitude to this program.
• Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.

The application is made online, from the beginning of January of each year. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a personal link allowing you to fill out the application form.

Next application deadline is 15 March 2022 (for Masters starting September 19, 2022).

IF ALL THE ABOVE MENTIONED CLAUSES ARE NOT COMPLETED, THE APPLICATION FILE WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Additional information is available at http://www.unige.ch/sciences/masters/.

Complete list of the Master programs under http://www.unige.ch/sciences/Masters

Students who have already started a Master programme at the Faculty of Science can no longer apply for the Excellence Master Fellowship

Additional information can be obtained from the Masters coordinators or the Academic advisor

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New Information Scholarship Program 2022 at University of Cambridge in UK

This international scholarship program is one of several scholarships to study abroad that we recommend. Like Gates Cambridge Scholarships.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship was established in 2000 through a donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  This is a full scholarship aimed at international candidates outside the UK to pursue postgraduate and doctoral studies in all courses at the University of Cambridge, UK.

The Gates Cambridge 2022 scholarship application is a single application.  Applicants applying to a postgraduate program at the University of Cambridge are simultaneously applying for the Gates Cambridge scholarship using the same application form.  On the form, there will be "Gates Cambridge Statement" column that must be completed if you want to apply for the Gates Cambridge scholarship.  The Statement asks you to explain why you are applying for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship and how you meet the four main criteria.  In addition, there are also reference fields that must be filled in.

Registration is done online on the "Graduate Admission Office" page of the University of Cambridge. 

More About Reqruiment :

1. Course

Before applying you should thoroughly research your prospective course, including its requirements, deadlines and course costs. Information on all courses available to study at the University of Cambridge are in the Course Directory :

https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses

Check, also, that you meet the entry requirements of the course you want to study.

https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process/entry-requirements

The admission process starts on 1 September, when we also update all the courses with new information for the following academic year.

2. Deadlines

There are two deadlines that you need to consider: the application deadline and the funding deadline. Find out more :

https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process/application-deadlines

3. Applicant Portal

You submit your application through the Applicant Portal :

https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process/applicant-portal-and-self-service-account

Once you have selected your course in the Course Directory, click the Apply Online button to be directed to the Applicant Portal.

4. Academic References

We will need two academic references to support your application :

https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/how-do-i-apply/supporting-documentation/academic-documentation

and you can submit referee details via the Applicant Portal. Your referees will then receive an automated reference request. You should ensure you have their consent before you apply.

5. Colleges

All postgraduate students are a member of a College. In your application to study at the University of Cambridge, you can indicate two College preferences or choose to make an open application to have a College allocated to you.

https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/colleges

6. Apply

Once you have finished writing your application, uploaded all required supporting documents and received references, your application is ready to be submitted and you will be asked to pay the application fee. A number of the University’s major sources of funding can be applied for through the Applicant Portal. Please ensure you leave plenty of time to complete these sections as many of these require you to apply by your course’s funding deadline.

Read more : https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process/how-do-i-apply/application-fee

7. Interview

Most departments/faculties will want to interview you if your application is accepted to the next stage in the admissions process. Some scholarships and studentships will also invite shortlisted candidates for interviews. Most interviews will be conducted via video conferencing or telephone.

8. Coronavirus guidance: advice for prospective students and offer holders

https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/coronavirus

The University of Cambridge is carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and recognise that its impact may create uncertainty for our offer-holders and future students.

More information : www.gatescambridge.org

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About Introduction of The Doge Army NFTs in Early 2022

INTRODUCTION OF THE DOGE ARMY

A series of 10,000 unique hand drawn NFTs, representing highly trained and specialized combat veterans who are working together on the frontlines to one day see cryptocurrency become the official currency of earth. Removing all borders and destroying government controlled monopolies.

How much are Doge Army NFTs?

The public sale price of a single Doge Army NFT will be .15 Ethereum, while the whitelisted sale price for $SHIBDOGE token holders will be .1 Ethereum. The cutoff for whitelisting will happen 6 hours prior to the official whitelist mint open.

Where can I view my Doge Army NFTs?

Once you have minted your Doge Army NFT, it will be visible by connecting your crypto wallet to OpenSea. It may also be visible in your wallet as an NFT asset if the wallet offers that.

How do I join the whitelist?

To participate in the whitelist, you must hold $SHIBDOGE tokens in the wallet you are trying to use to mint the Doge Army NFT. Whitelisting will begin 2 days prior to the public sale.

What can I do with my Doge Army NFT?

Use your NFT everywhere in your digital life. Use it as a profile picture, show it off to friends, and have fun knowing you are part of a family of people working towards a common goal - uniting the worlds of Shiba and Doge. You can hold your NFT for as long as you’d like, or you can sell it in the secondary market just as you would any digital asset. As we continue through our roadmap, including functions like breeding, you will be given exclusive access to participate in the evolution of the project.

What are the fees associated with selling my NFT?

There is a royalty of 7.5% when you sell your Doge Army NFT on the secondary market. These are funds that are used to continue developing and progressing through our roadmap, as well as ensure the longevity of the project through marketing.

Do I own the Doge Army NFT after minting it?

Yes. As a non-fungible token, your wallet holds all the rights to the ownership of the image. You can do with it as you wish. No one can claim they own it as everything is publicly available on the blockchain. If someone screenshots it, that would be the equivalent of someone taking a picture of the Mona Lisa, but all they go home with is the picture.

PROJECT DETAILS

- 10,000 Unique Hand Drawn NFTs.

- Whitelist Mint Price: 0.1 ETH.

- Public Mint Price: 0.15 ETH.

- Whitelist Sale Date: January 10th, 2022.

- Whitelist Close Date: January 12th, 2022.

- Public Sale Date: January 14th, 2022.

- Classes: Privates (8,340),

  Sergeants (1,000),

  Captains (500), Generals (150), 

  1 of 1's (10)

- 7.5% Royalties.

- Bundle and Save Features.

- Increased Rarity % for Whitelisted  Members.

- Staking to earn $SHIBDOGE

- Dev Sweeps to Increase the Floor Price.

- Breeding Functions Built-In.

COMMUNITY FEATURES

The Doge Army NFT project is a revolutionary project that is more than just a randomly generated JPG. HODLERS of our project will be able to stake their NFTs to earn $SHIBDOGE tokens, which are publicly traded on the ERC network.

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GTX and RTX Graphics Cards, Which Is Better in 2022 ?

There are many different brands available, Nvidia is one of the most popular to choose from. If you have decided to purchase an Nvidia GPU, you have likely come across two popular Geforce series – RTX and GTX graphics cards.

If you are new to gaming you may be unsure of the differences and similarities between the two. We have discussed both series of GPUs in more detail, focusing on the differences in specifications and the similarities, such as price, ray tracing, and architecture. 

While these two models of GPU are seemingly similar they do have a few significant differences.

Price

The first difference between both GPUs are the price. RTX graphics card series are newer models in comparison to GTX  graphics card series. Given this, they do tend to be more expensive. 

They are typically around a few hundred dollars more expensive depending on the model you choose. The price increase is understandable given that they are more recent and do have additional features. 

However, in many cases, their performance is not hugely different overall. While the RTX graphics card series does produce better graphics, both series are not vastly different. When discussing the price, it is worth noting that both of these GPU series are high-end. Given this, they are more expensive in comparison to the entry-level GPUs. The price is reflected in the better specifications, however.

Architecture

The architecture of a GPU is important and encompasses how well the graphics cards will perform in-game. It covers aspects such as clock speeds, performance, and what the graphics cards are like on the whole. When it comes to the architecture for RTX and GTX graphics card series, there are surprisingly little difference between them both. When looking at the newer models, both use Nvidia Turing architecture. This is created specifically for the newer Nvidia series and is currently the best architecture available. Nvidia Turing provides far better performance in comparison to older Nvidia GPUs. It runs quieter and cooler overall. It has a 1.4X better power efficiency in comparison to previous models and the graphics provided are particularly great.

While the majority of GTX graphics card series do use Nvidia Turing architecture, the older series, like the 1060 for example uses Nvidia Pascal. While this architecture is good, it does not provide as good a performance in comparison to the RTX graphics card series. The RTX graphics card models in general have better cores and clock performances which allow the performance in-game to be better than the GTX graphics card series. They also feature Nvidia DLSS and ray-tracing cores, which the GTX does not.

Ray Tracing and RT Cores

The ray-tracing capabilities of the Nvidia RTX graphics card series are what sets it apart from the GTX graphics card series. While you can play games successfully without ray tracing, these features allow the graphics in-game to become more realistic. The shading and lighting are far better when ray tracing is in use. While many GPUs are capable of ray tracing, the RTX graphics card series features hardware dedicated to this purpose. 

This hardware does not slow down gameplay and the ray tracing is 6X faster than on any other GPU. The ray tracing in real-time, and the RTX graphics card series are currently the only GPUs to include RT cores. In addition to the RT cores, it features Tensor cores too. The Tensor cores provide clearer and crisper graphics overall. Ray tracing is particularly useful if you play a lot of next-gen or AAA games. While it is not necessary, it will improve the graphics overall and you are likely to see this difference.

Futureproofing

When it comes to futureproofing, the RTX graphics card series does have the edge over the GTX graphics card series, but only by a close margin. 

While they both feature the newest architecture, the ray-tracing capabilities of the RTX graphics card series do make it slightly more future-proof, especially when it comes to playing newer next-gen games. It is worth noting that all RTX and graphics card models feature a PCIe 3.0 interface. This was an interesting choice by Nvidia. While PCIe 3.0 is still the most used interface, PCIe 4.0 has been introduced. 

Eventually, PCIe 3.0 will likely be phased out and replaced with PCIe 4.0. Both types of GPU are capable of 1440p and 4K gaming, though 1080p remains the most common gaming resolution. It is worth noting that the newer GTX graphics card series will allow for a higher gaming resolution in comparison to the older GTX graphics card series.

All of the RTX graphics card series use GDDR6 VRAM. This is currently the best available as GDDR7 is yet to be announced. While some of the GTX graphics card series uses GDDR6, the older GTX graphics card models such as the 1060 use GDDR5. Given this, unless you choose a GTX graphics card series with GDDR6, the RTX graphics card series would be the better VRAM option.

Is the RTX graphics card series A Marketing Ploy

This question is often debated within the gaming community and is down to personal opinion. If you play a lot of games that would benefit from real-time ray tracing, the RTX graphics card series is certainly for you.

However, the higher-spec GTX GPUs are very similar to the RTX in performance. When looking at the benchmarking and fps results for both types of GPU the difference with the newer GTX graphics card models is minimal. Given this, if you are shopping on a budget and are not bothered about the ray tracing of DLSS capabilities, then perhaps the GTX graphics card models would be the better option for you.

Conclusion

To conclude, overall the RTX GPUs are the better choice when you take into consideration futureproofing, specifications, and performance. However, the newer GTX graphics card models are not too dissimilar, but they do not feature ray tracing or DLSS capabilities. Both models of graphics cards are great choices and are worth investing in. They perform well in-game and provide excellent graphics overall. While the RTX graphics card series is slightly better overall, it does come at an increased cost in comparison to the GTX graphics card series.

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