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Eric Bleumink Scholarships at University of Groningen OPENS 15 OCTOBER 2015 University of Groningen Masters/PhD Degree Deadline: 15 Jan 2016 (annual) Study in:  Netherlands Course starts September 2016 Brief description: The Eric Bleumink Fund awards scholarships to talented students and young researchers from developing countries.  The scholarships are towards a 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme or  a 4-year Ph.D programme. Host Institution(s): University of Groningen in Netherlands Field of study: Eligible Masters or PhD Programme offered at University of Groningen. Number of Awards: Limited Target group: Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq,

Transform Together Scholarships for International and European Union (non-UK) Students Sheffield Hallam University Bachelors/Masters Degree Deadline:  31 May/1 Nov 2015 (annual) Study in: Sheffield, UK Course starts Sept 2015/Jan 2016 Brief description: Transform Together scholarships are open to international students and European Union (non-UK) students applying to a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at Sheffield Hallam University in the 2015/16 academic year. Host Institution(s): Sheffield Hallam University in UK Field(s) of study: All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses offered at the University. Scholarship applications from those holding offers for the following full-time taught postgraduate courses are particularly welcomed: MBA, MSc International Events and Conference Management, MA TESOL, MSc Technical Architecture, MA Design, MSc Food Manufacturing Engineering, MSc Advancing Physiotherapy Practice,

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to today’s Sunday Food for thought. I apologize that I did not post the food for thought last week due to some inconveniences but hope you are still working on the ones I posted in the previous times. Today I will continue with the session on how to combat distortions and in case you are new to the site I welcome you and you can still access the topic from the start and get a good flow of the message. Read and learn.     COMBATING DISTORTIONS   3. FILTERING The most important rule for forming rebuttals to filtering is to look for balance. Since you are stuck in a rut from which you can only see negative things, you must make a strong effort to climb out and look around. Look for the opposite of what you filter for. If you tend to focus on loss in your life, make up rebuttals that stress all the good things that have not been lost.   If you see rejection all around you, write descriptions of the times when you were accepted a

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme for International Students Hong Kong RGC Doctoral (PhD) Degree Deadline: 1 Dec 2015 (annual) Study in:  Hong Kong, China Course starts  September 2016 Brief description: Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims to attract outstanding students in the world to pursue their PhD degree programmes in Hong Kong’s institutions. Host Institution(s): The HKPF supports the awardees to pursue their PhD studies at seven UGC-funded institutions in Hong Kong: • City University of Hong Kong • Hong Kong Baptist University • Lingnan University • The Chinese University of Hong Kong • The Hong Kong Institute of Education • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology • The University of Hong Kong Field of study: Eligible PhD Programmes offered by participating institutions. For details of PhD programmes offered by individual

ICSP Scholarships at University of Oregon USA University of Oregon Bachelors Degree Deadline: 15 Jan 2016 (annual) Study in: USA Course starts 2016 Brief description: International students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit may apply for the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP).  The ICSP scholarship has a cultural service component which requires students to give presentations about their home country to children, community organizations, and UO students, faculty and staff Host Institution(s): Oregon University, USA Field(s) of study: Eligible programmes offered at the University Number of Scholarships: Not specified. Target group: International students  who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit Scholarship value/inclusions: Tuition waiver worth $9,000 – $27,000 Eligibility: Applicants must be admissible or fully admitted to the University of Oregon. New students must apply for admission t

University of Sydney International Scholarships (USydIS) University of Sydney Masters/PhD Degree Deadline:  31 July/15 Dec (annual) Study in:  Australia Course starts July 2016 Brief description: The University of Sydney invites candidates who are eligible to undertake a Postgraduate Research Degree or Master’s by Research program at this University to apply for the University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS).  The objective of the USydIS is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to undertake research projects which will enhance the University’s research activities. Host Institution(s): University of Sydney in Australia Fields of study: Open to all research disciplines (but would depend on Faculty) Number of Awards: Not specified. Target group: International students Scholarship value/inclusions: The USydIS will cover tuition fees and living allowance for up to three years with a possibility o

AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women AAUW Masters/PhD/Postdoctoral Deadline: 1 Dec 2015 (annual) Study in: USA Next course starts July 2016 Brief description: AAUW (formerly known as the American Association of University Women) awards International Fellowships for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported. Host Institution(s): Accredited U.S. institutions Field(s) of study: Any approved study or research programmes offered at accredited U.S. institutions. Number of Awards: Not specified Target group: Women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents.  Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work. Scholarship value/inclusions: Master’s/Professional Fellowship: $1

University of Sydney Faculty of Science Scholarships for International Students University of Sydney PhD Degree  Deadline:  30 Nov 2015 (annual) Study in: Australia Course starts Semester 2, 2016 Brief description: The Faculty of Science offers a limited number of full-time postgraduate research scholarships to outstanding international students wishing to undertake a research doctorate degree (PhD) in the Faculty of Science. Host Institution: University of Sydney, Australia Field(s) of study: PhD Degree Programme under the Faculty of Science Number of Scholarships: Limited Target group: International students Scholarship value/inclusions: Tuition fees plus stipend Eligibility: Applicants must: Be currently enrolled in the final year of a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Science or relevant discipline, or an equivalent degree (such as a combined Bachelors/Honours/Masters degree), at an international university (a non-Australian univer

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to our today’s Sunday Food for thought where we share inspirational and motivational posts and discuss on matters that can help shape our communities and more importantly making the world a better place than how we found it. Today is about how to combat the cognitive distortions we discussed last week for which they are the greatest killers of our self-esteem.   Last week I received comments that people liked the post and some said it was too long, am impressed that people get to read and it is through that we can enhance and develop our mental dexterity. So considering the comments that it was too long, today I will start with ways to combat the first two cognitive distortions (Overgeneralization and Global labeling) and we will go further until we are done with the distortions. Please remember, for these ways to work needs your commitment and following the guidelines given.     COMBATING DISTORTIONS The most important single skill to master is