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Monday, September 26, 2011

2012 MBA SCHOLARSHIP

The NUS PHD-MBA Scholarship Program 2012 for International Students, Singapore

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September 23, 2011Call for Applications for The NUS PhD-MBA for entrepreneurial students – Full scholarships available.
Study Subject(s):Any
Course Level:PhD-MBA
Scholarship Provider: NUS
Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore
Eligibility:
Students with an undergraduate or Masters/Diploma degree in any scientific, engineering, maths or IT discipline, previously awarded or expected in 2012, are eligible.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The NUS PhD-MBA aims to attract and train talented students who have the potential to create and lead technology companies. It is jointly hosted by the NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering and the NUS Business School. Students develop their research skills by doing a PhD in a scientific or engineering discipline. Concurrently they learn about business by working on an MBA. Internships provide practical experience.
NUS is a global University located in Singapore, in the heart of Asia. NUS was recently ranked 28th and the NUS MBA 23rd in the world. English-speaking Singapore has long been an excellent place in which to do business. In recent years Singapore has invested heavily in developing a world-class research infrastructure and training talent to not only do research but also commercialize it. The PhD-MBA at NUS is part of these efforts.
References may reach NUS by 15th Dec 2011.
Terms: PhD and MBA in 4 to 5 years
Choice of any subject for the PhD
Stipend of S$2,600 – S$3,200 per month
PhD tuition fee waiver
Full MBA tuition fee waiver
Internships PhD-MBA students do an internship in a startup or established technology company or in a venture capital firm, in Singapore or abroad. The number of startups in Singapore is growing rapidly. Some have already been acquired, among them Singular ID, acquired by Bilcare in India and tenCube, acquired by McAfee in the USA
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th Nov 2011
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Thursday, September 22, 2011

SCHOLARSHIP FROM JAPAN

September 22, 2011
Scholarships for Asian Students in Japan – Government of Japan and IMF Scholarships – Japanese Scholarships for International Students
About JISPA Scholarship
The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) was first introduced in 1993. It is funded by the Government of Japan, administered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and conducted at various graduate schools in Japan. Its objective is to contribute to institutional capacity building in economic policymaking to promote the sustainable growth of emerging and developing economies in Asia and the Pacific. By training future macroeconomic managers in these countries, the JISPA aims to enable them to better formulate sound economic and financial stability policies needed for sustainable growth and development.
Scholarship Provider: Government of Japan and International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Open For International Students: Yes [ Only to Asian Students]
Countries:

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
What Scholarship Covers:
The scholarship covers tuition-related costs and most living expenses for the scholar herself/himself. Officials who receive the JISPA scholarship cannot accept other scholarships. Scholars are expected to devote full time to their studies while in Japan.
How to Apply:
The program comprises two tracks: the partnership track and the open track.
Further Scholarship Information and Application [PDF]
Application Deadline:
December 10, 2011 for Partnership Track Program
There is no application deadline for the Open Track Program. Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round.
More Scholarships in Japan can be found here.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Colby-Sawyer College Scholarships for International Students for College Education at New London
Study Subject(s): Subjects Taught at College
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider:  Colby-Sawyer College
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
Academic Scholarships acknowledge students who have reached a high level of academic achievement throughout their high school career. As part of Colby-Sawyer’s rolling admissions process, students will be informed of the award decision at the point of acceptance. Students will receive the one academic scholarship that they are most qualified for. For international students, Admissions will recalculate grade point averages (GPAs) based on equivalent letter and number grades from the student’s Official High School Transcrip
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Students who are admitted to Colby-Sawyer and meet the criteria for the academic scholarships that we offer, are automatically granted them at the time of admission. In addition to these automatic scholarships that are given at the time of admission, students may also apply for other merit/talent based scholarships. These additional funds are based on such criteria as community service and leadership, art, original research and so on.
We also offer a nonbinding Early Action admission program, meaning that if students apply by December 1, they still have until May 1 to make their decision and they will also be notified earlier. Early Action has with it a component of a scholarship of $2,000/year, plus any other scholarships that the student might qualify for.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer [link below]
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

STUDY IN SWITZERLAND WITH SCHOLARSHIP

Fellowships for Developing and Emerging Countries in Switzerland

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September 16, 2011Fellowship Programme for outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries at The Graduate Institute, Switzerland-2012 (Fall Semester)
Study Subject(s):International and development studies (anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics)
Course Level:Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: The Graduate Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:-Candidates must hold a PhD and have a full time tenure-track or tenured position in an academic institution in Africa, Asia, or Latin America.
-Candidates should demonstrate how their research stay will contribute to their academic career and their home institution.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing countries
Scholarship Description: This fellowship is open to outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries pursuing advanced research in areas bridging the fields of international and development studies, broadly defined, and working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics. The selection will be based on the quality of research. Quality being equal, selection may be guided by an interest in promoting gender and regional diversity. Candidates should demonstrate how their research stay will contribute to their academic career and their home institution.
How to Apply: By electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1st of March 2012 for Residence in the Fall Semester 2012 (mid-September to the end of January)
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Monday, September 19, 2011

STUDY IN AUSTRALIA WITH SCHOLARSHIP

2012 International Postgraduate Research Scholarships at University of Melbourne, Australia

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August 17, 2011Postgraduate Research Scholarship for International students at University of Melbourne in Australia -2012
Study Subject(s):Cources taught within the University
Course Level:Postgraduate Research
Scholarship Provider: Australian Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
To be considered for an IPRS, applicants need to apply for scholarship and candidature in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne by the application closing date. Further information concerning the eligibility criteria can be found on in the Conditions Booklet.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) is funded by the Australian Government and awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011
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STUDY IN AMERICA WITH SCHOLARSHIP

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships have been established by the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to allow graduates to pursue study of benefit to the Muslim world.
Study Subject(s):Various
Course Level: Graduate
Scholarship Provider: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
Candidates should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford. Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements. See the Course Guide for more information. Open to British Muslim students and students from the following developing countries in Asia and Africa: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Djibouti, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Yemen Arab Republic. You must be able to show how your intended course of study is of relevance to the Muslim world. UK students must also be Muslims.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: British Muslim students and students from the following developing countries in Asia and Africa
Scholarship Description: The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is a Recognized Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. It was established in 1985 to encourage the scholarly study of Islam and the Islamic world. The Centre provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning. At Oxford it contributes to the multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary study of the Islamic world. Beyond Oxford, its role is strengthened by an international network of academic contacts.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: Graduate study by the January deadline (20 January 2012)
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Friday, September 16, 2011

Scholarship for International Students to Study in Italy

Scholarship for International Students to Study in Italy

September 12, 2011Scholarship-positions.com brings the valuable scholarship information for students, who wish to attend higher education (H.Ed.) programmes in Italy, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Italy has played a significant role in creating the so-called “European Area of Higher Education”. Following are some excellent scholarships for international students to study in Italy, for better understanding please go through the link below:
PhD Scholarship Program at Politecnico di Torino (XXVII Cycle), Italy
Organization: Politecnico di Torino
Subject: Civil engineering and Architecture,Information and Communication engineering,Industrial Engineering, Physical, chemical,and Mathematical Sciences for Engineering
Country: Italy
Eligibility: The application for the PhD programs is addressed to the applicants that obtained (or will obtain by the 31/12/2011) the Master of Science degree (MSc)
Application Deadline: 31 December 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-scholarship-program-at-politecnico-di-torino-xxvii-cycle-italy/2011/08/26/
PhD Research Programme in Agrobiosciences by Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Italy 2011/2012
Organization: Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Subject: Agrobiosciences
Country: Italy
Eligibility: Possession of a Master of Science (MSc.) or Master of Arts (MA) Degree (or equivalent)
Application Deadline: Candidates are requested to apply online by October 31, 2011, 00.00 GMT. In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Administration Office
- The hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach (regardless the forwarding date) by November 10, 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-research-programme-in-agrobiosciences-by-scuola-superiore-santanna-italy-20112012/2011/08/12/
PhD Scholarship in Statistics at University of Padua, Italy 2011/2012
Organization: Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo
Subject: Statistics
Country: Italy
Eligibility: To have a foreign (non-Italian) academic qualification acknowledged as equivalent to the Diploma di Laurea/ Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale (at least four years of full time university education).
Application Deadline: 5 September 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-scholarship-in-statistics-at-university-of-padua-italy-20112012/2011/08/12/
Advanced Course Scholarship in Sustainable Agriculture, Italy 2011/2012
Organization: The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari
Subject: Sustainable Agriculture
Country: Italy
Eligibility: Applications from candidates from Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries are prioritised.
Application Deadline: 19 September 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/advanced-course-scholarship-in-sustainable-agriculture-italy-20112012/2011/08/11/
2011/2012 International PhD Program at Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Italy
Organization: Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Subject: Biological Sciences
Country: Italy
Eligibility: Applicants should hold an advanced degree such us a Master of Science degree (M.Sc.) or its equivalent in the subject to be studied.
Application Deadline: 20 September 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/international-phd-program-at-stazione-zoologica-anton-dohrn-20112012-italy/2011/08/08/
Call for Doctoral Scholarships in “Materials for Engineering” at University of Brescia, Italy
Organization:University of Brescia
Subject:Chemical Basis of Technologies, Physics, Solid State Physics, Theory of Structures, Building Technology , Machine Design, Logistics and Production Engineering ,Metallurgy , Materials Science and Technology.
Country: Italy
Eligibility: PhD
Application Deadline:on-line application for Mat4Eng PhD Course and scholarship will be available in September and the closing date is delayed of few weeks
http://scholarship-positions.com/call-for-doctoral-scholarships-in-%E2%80%9Cmaterials-for-engineering-%E2%80%9D-at-university-of-brescia-italy/2011/07/26/
Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships at European University, Italy
Organization: European University
Subject: Chemical Basis of Technologies, Physics, Solid State Physics, Theory of Structures, Building Technology , Machine Design, Logistics and Production Engineering ,Metallurgy , Materials Science and Technology
Country: Italy
Eligibility: Applications are invited from candidates, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who hold an Italian “laurea specialistica (magistrale)”
Application Deadline: The annual deadlines for applications are 30 March and 30 September
http://scholarship-positions.com/fernand-braudel-senior-fellowships-at-european-university-italy/2011/07/18/
PhD Scholarship in Mathematics for International Students, University of Trento, Italy
Organization: University of Trento , Fondazione Bruno Kessler
Subject: Mathematics , Algebra, Geometry, Complementary Mathematics ,Mathematical Analysis ,Mathematical Probability and Statistics, Mathematical Physics, Numerical Analysis ,Operations Research , Statistics
Country: Italy
Eligibility: Applications are invited from candidates, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who hold an Italian “laurea specialistica (magistrale)
Application Deadline: September 30, 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-scholarship-in-mathematics-for-international-student-university-of-trento-italy/2011/06/28/
PhD Fellowship in Functional and Structural Genomics at the International School for Advanced Studies, Italy
Organization: The International School for Advanced Studies
Subject: Systems Biology, Neurogenomics, Prion Biology, Cerebral Cortex Development, Functional Genomics
Country: Italy
Eligibility: The School welcomes applications from young candidates soon after completion of their undergraduate studies with a strong interest in research even if without previous specific experience.
Application Deadline: September 19, 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-fellowship-in-functional-and-structural-genomics-at-the-international-school-for-advanced-studies-italy/2011/06/22/
2012 PhD Grants for International Students at University of Padova, Italy
Organization: Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo
Subject: Various
Country: Italy
Eligibility: To have a foreign (non-Italian) academic qualification acknowledged as equivalent to the Diploma di Laurea/ Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale (at least four years of full time university education).
Application Deadline: 5 September 2011
http://scholarship-positions.com/2012-phd-grants-for-international-students-at-university-of-padova-italy/2011/06/21/
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The Norwegian Government Scholarship for Master’s and PhD Students from Developing Countries, Norway

The Norwegian Government Scholarship for Master’s and PhD Students from Developing Countries, Norway

September 3, 2011The Norwegian Government funded Quota Scheme Scholarship for Master’s and PhD Students from Developing Countries at universities and university colleges in Norway
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by Quota Scheme
Course Level:Master’s and PhD, Professional/Bachelor’s degrees.
Scholarship Provider: The Norwegian Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway
Eligibility:
As a student, you must apply directly from your home country. You must have stayed at least one year in your home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university /university college. To be eligible to apply for the Quota Scheme, you must be able to find your home country on this list. Students usually apply for degree programmes that serve as a continuation of their studies in their home country or for courses which can be a joint part of a degree programme in their home country (joint degree or sandwich programmes). Most of the programmes offered are at Master’s or PhD level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain Bachelor’s study programmes. All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications: * Secondary school certificates * Minimum two years of higher education from their home country Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses at Bachelor’s level.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing Countries
Scholarship Description: The main objective of the Quota Scheme is to contribute to capacity building through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they return. The Quota Scheme is also intended to strengthen relations between Norway and the selected countries and thus contribute to internationalisation at Norwegian institutions of higher education. Most universities and university colleges in Norway participate in the Quota scheme. The institutions involved are allocated a certain number of students under the programme each year. The scheme normally includes courses at Master’s and Ph.D. level in addition to certain professional/Bachelor’s degrees. Most of the Norwegian institutions offer courses and educational programmes in English.
How to Apply:
Please refer to the International Offices at the Norwegian universities/university colleges. Each institution recruits their own students for this programme, and they will be able to provide the studens with more detailed information about admission requirements. The application procedure for the Quota Scheme should be available on the university’s/ university college’s webpages.
List of Colleges and Universities participating in the Scholarship Program
Important: Please contact directly to the college or university participating in this program for the application process.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 December 2011
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Tyler Perry tops Forbes Hollywood list

Tyler Perry tops Forbes Hollywood list

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Actor, writer, producer and director Tyler Perry is Hollywood's highest-paid man after earning $130m (£82.3m) in a year, according to Forbes.com.
The 42-year-old, best known for playing a foul-mouthed grandmother in the Madea films, earned the figure between May 2010 to May 2011, Forbes said.
Blockbuster producer Jerry Bruckheimer was second with $113m (£71.5m) followed by Steven Spielberg, on $107m (£67.7m).
Elton John was fourth on the Forbes list, based on estimated earnings.
Perry, whose films rarely find an audience outside the US, recently helmed an adaptation of stage play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, which starred Whoopi Goldberg, Thandie Newton and Janet Jackson.
His involvement in the forthcoming movie, I, Alex Cross, will be a rare acting-only appearance.
In the film, he will play the titular detective, created by writer James Patterson, who is at number six on the Forbes list with estimated earnings of $84m (£53.2m).
During the 12-month period examined by Forbes, Bruckheimer produced films including the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, On Stranger Tides, and oversaw hit TV shows including the CSI franchise and The Amazing Race.
Spielberg, meanwhile, produced films including Cowboys & Aliens and returned to the director's chair for two films that are likely to be big hits this winter - War Horse and The Adventures of Tintin.
Elton John, whose most recent tour made more than $200m (£126.6m), personally earned $100m (£63.3m), according to Forbes.
X Factor creator Simon Cowell, meanwhile, was in fifth place with $90m (£57m).
TV psychologist Dr Phil McGraw was seventh, with $80m (£50.6m), followed by Leonardo DiCaprio, with $77m (£48.7m).
Radio DJ Howard Stern was in ninth place, with $76m (£48.1), while golfer Tiger Woods was 10th, with $75m (£47.5m).

Sir Alex Ferguson sees echoes of Pele in Wayne Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson says he sees similarities with Brazilian legend Pele and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
The United manager takes his team to Benfica for their Champions League opener with Rooney back to his best form for club and country.
Ferguson also discusses his side's improved consistency in Europe, where they have been finalists in three of the last four seasons, and discusses the threat of Benfica's own stars.

Andre Villas-Boas says Chelsea will go for victory at Manchester United


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Chelsea's David Luiz Chelsea scored soon after Lampard was introduced from the bench
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas accepts his side will face a "different kind of challenge altogether" when they visit Manchester United on Sunday.
David Luiz and Juan Mata scored in the 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League opener on Tuesday.
With one eye on the trip, Villas-Boas rested captain John Terry completely and Frank Lampard started on the bench.
Villas-Boas said: "We will go there to try to win it. It's going to be a very good early-season game."
We had numerous chances throughout the game and deserved to win
Andre Villas-Boas
He added: "We face United perhaps in their most tremendous moment of motivation and flair and style.
"A team that has made its impact at the beginning of the Premier League is different from last year, but I think it provokes in us a good challenge.
"Motivation will be the key factor in the game, and the capacity of people to transcend themselves and take the game through and come back from Old Trafford with a win."
Chelsea ambled through much of their match against the German side, with England Under-21 forward Daniel Sturridge the main livewire before Brazil defender Luiz scored on 67 minutes and Mata secured a more flattering final scoreline with a stoppage-time second.
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Torres investigation over - Villas-Boas
The result pleased Villas-Boas, who said: "We had numerous chances throughout the game and deserved to win.
"An international week has gone by, then we had Sunderland after two days and then, after another two days, a Champions League win against a very tough team. But I am pleased, particularly with good passing and fluency in the game."
The Portuguese also said he had resolved the situation with Spanish striker Fernando Torres after he reportedly said that some of this team-mates were slow.
But despite setting up both of Chelsea's goals, Villas-Boas would not confirm whether the Torres had done enough to earn a start against United at the weekend.

Chelsea's next five Premier League fixtures

  • 18 Sep: Manchester United (A)
  • 24 Sep: Swansea (H)
  • 2 Oct: Bolton (A)
  • 15 Oct: Everton (H)
  • 23 Oct: QPR (A)
"I have to make a decision," he said. "We have another couple of days to train, and he will compete with the other four for that position. We have to take the best decision possible."
Didier Drogba was also left out of the team against the Bundesliga side as he continues to recover from the concussion that he suffered against Norwich.
Villas-Boas said he was unsure as to whether the striker will be fit in time for the trip to Old Trafford.

The turning of Asamoah Gyan!

Asamoah Gyan

Asamoah Gyan has expressed his delight at joining 'an important club' in Al-Ain after his mega-money move.

Gyan completed a shock loan switch from Sunderland to the United Arab Emirates over the weekend and was unveiled at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on Monday morning.

Sunderland will receive £6 million for the deal, while Gyan has reportedly agreed tax-free wages of £200,000 a week.

The Ghana international was thought to be unsettled on Wearside for several months but his decision to swap one of Europe's biggest leagues for the Persian Gulf emirate surprised many.

Gyan said: 'I'm really happy to be here. Al-Ain is an important club and this is a big challenge for me. There will be a lot of expectations on me, but not pressure.

'Everybody who has seen me in the World Cup and at Sunderland knows what I am capable of, but this is a new challenge for me as I'm a new player here.

'We have quality players in the club to win games and do well in the championships. We will try to build a winning team. '

When pushed on whether he intended to remain with Al-Ain when his season-long loan deal expires, he added: 'I don't promise. I'm somebody who doesn't promise.

Cynics have suggested Gyan has quit the Barclays Premier League for the riches on offer in the Middle East with reports in England claiming the 25-year-old will quadruple his wages at his new club.

But the former Rennes striker insists he has gone for 'the challenge'.

He said: 'It's a challenge to me. I made a decision with my family. Talking about the Asian league it is improving very well'.

Chairman Niall Quinn outlined the five reasons which prompted Sunderland to accept a loan offer from Al-Ain for Gyan.

In a statement on the club's official website, he said: 'From the moment Asamoah returned for pre-season training we could tell that there were people trying to move him on.

'We hoped it would pass by, rebuking approaches from the Premier League, France and Turkey and felt the player would settle back down and continue to help our cause.

'Throughout this time we were also receiving real interest from Al-Ain, but it looked as if that too had lost momentum by last Wednesday.

'Steve spoke to Asamoah on Thursday morning, asking him to knuckle down and we were all set to move on. Later that day however Al-Ain began a prolonged effort to get the deal back on track and this turned the player's attentions once more to a possible move.

'Come Friday, the chairman of Al-Ain and his advisors had flown into Newcastle and arrived at our training ground to discuss a potential deal for Asa.

'They were very professional but determined to sign the player and at this point we took a number of things into consideration: the player's obviously negative demeanour in and around the training ground; the fact that the transfer window in the UAE had over 50 days remaining, meaning this was unlikely to go away; the clear desire of the player to leave; the forthcoming African Nations Cup, which would have meant losing Asamoah for up to six weeks in the new year; the obvious economic benefits to our club in the terms of the final deal laid out to us.

'In the early hours of Saturday morning chief executive Margaret Byrne and myself agreed a loan deal to allow Asamoah his wish to move but that would also, and more importantly, protect the club should things not work out for the player.

'Steve Bruce, our owner and the board all found the football decision that Asamoah wished to make baffling but I, as chairman, with everyone's full support, decided that this deal was in the best interests of our football club.

'There was a lot of things that needed to happen before the deal was fully secured, such as a medical, which has in fact only just been completed today. '

Quinn also revealed relations between Bruce and Gyan were again cordial, with the player making a contribution to the club's foundation.

The former Republic of Ireland international said: 'Steve's frustrations towards the player, expressed minutes after the Chelsea game, were understandable at such a time but I can reveal that since then Asamoah and Steve have made contact and they are on good terms.

'The olive branch is now there for Asamoah, but he will need to convince Steve, the board and every Sunderland fan of his commitment to this club if he is to return. I am delighted however that he has agreed to make a sizeable donation to SAFC Foundation for each month that he is away on loan.

'It also goes without saying that this puts Steve and his recruitment options in a far stronger position for the January window. '

World of great soccer days


Thiago Silva

AC Milan shocked Champions League holders Barcelona by taking a point home from Camp Nou on Tuesday night after securing a surprise 2-2 draw in the sides’ opening game in Group H.

Pedro and David Villa were the host's heroes as they netted a goal either side of the half-time break to cancel out Alexandre Pato's first-minute opener.

But, in the third minute of stoppage time, Thiago Silva popped up inside the box to meet Clarence Seedorf's corner with a powerful header which flew into the net to snatch a share of the spoils.
The match began in absolutely extraordinary fashion when, against all expectations, AC Milan surged into a 1-0 lead with just 24 seconds on the clock.

Pato picked the ball up virtually from kick-off, knocked it through the centre of the Barcelona defence and accelerated directly towards goal, leaving Sergio Busquets trailing in his wake before slotting a cool finish under the advancing Victor Valdes.

The early goal was exactly what the doctor ordered in terms of Massimiliano Allegri’s tactical plan, as it allowed his team to sit deep, defend in numbers and attempt to utilise Pato’s pace on the counter attack.

For a 20-minute spell following the goal, the visitors defended doggedly while testing the Barcelona rearguard, particularly the nervy Busquets, with a handful of lightning counterattacks.

Meanwhile, back at the other end, their luck was also holding out as Lionel Messi forced at least four decent saves from Christian Abbiati before striking the outside of post with a free-kick from 25 yards.

However, as the half wore on, the game was almost exclusively played in the Milan half of the field, and, despite their organised and disciplined defending, one moment of magic from Messi in the 35th minute proved their undoing.

The Argentine flicked the ball between Alessandro Nesta and Ignazio Abate and darted through the gap between the full-back and his central defender. He then proceeded to shrug off Abate’s weak challenge and prodded the ball across the face of goal to gift Pedro the easiest of tap-ins.

Milan’s stubborn resistance was breached for a second time five minutes after the restart, and this time there was little anyone in the Rossoneri ranks could do to prevent it as Villa curled a sublime free-kick into Abbiati’s top right-hand corner.

The rest of the second period played out in a predictable fashion, with Barcelona in complete control of possession, but lacking penetration in the final third as Milan defended doggedly until the last.

That was, however, until, against all odds, Thiago Silva powered home a bullet header in the third minute of stoppage time to steal a point.

Matchday two sees the Catalan club travel to Belarus to meet BATE Borisov, while Milan host Viktoria Plzen at San Siro, with the fixtures to be played on 28 September.




Ajara Mohammed - picked Gold in 1,500 metres

Ghana on Monday won her first gold medal in the ongoing All Africa Games courtesy Ajara Mohammed.

Ajara Mohammed, a member of the disabled team won the 1500m race. Her compatriot Anita Fordjour also won bronze after finishing third.

Speaking with Gideon Okyere Anim, Asempa Fm’s correspondent at the games, Ajara Mohammed said she was very happy for winning Ghana’s first gold medal at the games and hopes her feat spurs her compatriots on to win more medals for Ghana.

Ghana has another opportunity of adding to her gold haul as Vida Anim runs in the 100m final later today.

Ghana paralympics team

STATEMENT OF RESEARCH PROBLEM: THE POLITICIZATION OF SHS EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN GHANA AND ITS EFFECTS.

Course Code: POLI305


Statement of Research Problem
The Politicization of S.H.S Educational System and Its Effects.

Introduction
No one can deny the significant contribution of education in the development of the individuals, societies and nations. Even if we do not experience this fact in our own lives and societies we do see them happening in other people’s lives and in some societies around the globe. We have seen that the love and practice of education have led to the development of the Western developed countries and most emerging ones, especially in Asia and to some extent Southern America. What then can be the cause for a government formed by high level educationalists and intellectuals like that of (NPP) government make policies that when it comes to their implementation we treat them like a national disaster? Again, what will cause a government leading by professor and a lecturer like professor Mills fail to fix a problem in education but rather making policies that could be more dangerous in the future? There is undisputable fact that the two giant political parties in the country, NDC and NPP are highly politicizing the SHS educational system instead of finding practical solution to its problems.
The research problem
Every indication of the implementation of the four years SHS program shows that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) administration made the policy without putting adequate measures in place for its implementation, it has been said many occasions on the radio and in the news papers that there is no classrooms for the fourth year students, no dormitories to accommodate them and no teachers to teach the additional classes. But the big question is, is there no better way for the NDC administration to deal with the menace than to reverse the whole system again which has its own problems waiting in the next few years ahead? This is the burden of this research. And it is the hope of the research to find answers to the following questions which will enlighten our understanding in the politicization of the S.H.S educational system and its effects on national development.
i) Did NPP change the 3year SSS to 4year SHS because it was Rawlings initiative?
ii) Is NDC also changing the system because it was stated in their party manifesto?
iii) Can the tertiary institutions absorb all the two batches that will complete the SHS in the year 2013?
iv) Does academic performance depend on 3 or 4 years in school?
Answers to the above questions will throw light on the level of political-play in the SHS educational saga in the country and how it can affect us as a country.