The Schlumberger Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Faculty for the Future scholarship programme.
Funding is available for female PhD applicants or current PhD students from developing and emerging countries who are studying STEM subjects.
The scholarship provides up to $50,000 USD per annum during their studies.
Eligbility
Applicants must:
1. be female and a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy where women are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
2. be preparing for a PhD degree or post-doctoral research in a STEM discipline.
3. be enrolled, admitted or have applied to a host university/research institute abroad
4. hold an excellent academic record;
5. be willing to go back to their home country or region upon completion to contribute to its socio-economic development;
6. have a proven record of teaching experience in their home country and can demonstrate a commitment to going back home to: i) an academic or research position in a STEM faculty; ii) and/or to using your knowledge to become a STEM entrepreneur to help resolve regional challenges in your local community/region; iii) and/or to demonstrating leadership by contributing to the public sector using your scientific skills to help provide evidence-based support for STEM policy-making
7. demonstrate leadership skills, active community outreach and have a track record in encouraging girls and women into STEM.
Apply
Further details can be found in the pdf attached.
Full details, as well as the application form, are available at: https://www.slb.com/who-we-are/schlumberger-foundation
The deadline for applications for this scholarship is 9 November 2020.