Women's Leadership Scholarships and Other Resources

Are you a science leader and a woman? Do you want to lead the way to environmental solutions? Here are 2 quotes from Women Leadership Scholarship (WLS) and a link to Women's Leadership Scholarship's portal (click here) and to other resources. There are even more resources, some for both men and women, at the WLS site.

First quote;

The following information on scholarships, trainings and educational programs is designed to be a helpful resource to prospective applicants. The listing of these resources is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part from the WLS or the Channel Foundation. In addition, neither the WLS nor the Channel Foundation is responsible for the accuracy of the information provided on these links.

Resources for Individuals from the Global South
Resources for Women only
Resources for American Indian/Native Americans
Resources for Foreigners Studying in the U.S.
Resources for Foreigners Studying in the UK
Resources for U.S. Citizens and Residents
Resources for Human Rights Scholarships & Fellowships
Resources for Public Health Scholarships & Fellowships
Resources for Human Rights Education & Training
Miscellaneous Scholarship & Fellowship resources

Second quote:

Scholarships-The WLS Selection Committee awards four to eight scholarships per year, up to US$25,000 per academic year for a maximum of two years. The awards help the recipients meet the costs of tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, housing, maintenance, and travel to and from the home country and the educational institution. WLS awards are paid directly to the institution in a student's account. For foreign women intending to study at U.S. universities, WLS funding for expenses other than tuition and books is subject to a 14% U.S. tax.

Source: http://www.nativeleaders.org/links.html; Accessed 15 November 2009.

Science and World Leaders...

Once I went to a AAAS lecture where a Republican, or I should say, "formerly Republican," speaker looked at data in the United States on presidencies and science spending. Following his analysis of data, he became a Democrat. (If I locate the source of the talk, I will add it. But it was after 1971 and before 2002.) It could be very useful for global citizens to periodically do such an analysis in their own nations.

With the inauguration of President Obama yesterday there was much excitement. But one of the exciting ideas concerned science. It is especially great news that a nation will use the scientific knowledge-base and thinkers to assist in developing public policy. It is wonderful that there will be interest in scientific research again.

Any world leader has a huge task, but especially now, when there are financial issues and wars, and global warming, among other challenges, having a leader that respects science and understands the need for it is a critical component of success.

I do think that basic science knowledge is needed by all citizens, but, especially by world leaders.

I wish the new President well as he joins other world leaders in alleviating problems and building peace and prosperity.

Additional reading:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gJKgWvqj_NGE3zAYxnidI319krhgD95R38V80

(c) 2009 J S Shipman