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ACTS FULLY FUNDED UNDERGRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP AT AUB FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027

Application Deadline:  Saturday, December 20, 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

ACTS is proud to announce the opening of applications for a fully funded undergraduate scholarship in Civil Engineering at the American University of Beirut (AUB) for the academic year 2026–2027.

This program provides outstanding students with the opportunity to pursue world-class education at AUB, one of the most reputable international universities in the region, without financial barriers

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for this scholarship, eligible candidates must:

Register in AUB’s 2026 academic intake before Saturday, December 20, 2025

Civil engineering is at the heart of sustainable development. Skilled engineers are essential to solving today’s most complex challenges:

Smart infrastructure

Resilient urban expansion

Disaster-resistant structures

Safe transportation networks

Efficient energy, water, and waste systems

Sustainable concrete and materials development

ACTS supports talent capable of driving innovation and applying advanced engineering methods that improve safety, quality, and sustainability in real-world projects.

Through this scholarship, ACTS aims to empower students who demonstrate:

Leadership potential

Passion for engineering

Strong academic achievement

Commitment to contributing to their communities and the industry

Apply for the ACTS scholarship via the official application link below

 Submit scholarship application here

BENEFIT:

The ACTS Civil Engineering Scholarship covers 100% of undergraduate educational expenses at AUB. It is open to students planning to enroll in Civil Engineering for the Fall 2026–2027 academic year:

Full tuition coverage

Access to AUB’s advanced engineering curriculum

World-class academic and laboratory resources

Networking with leading engineering experts

Potential future internship opportunities

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (STATE) GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

Application Deadline: 1 May, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University invites qualified candidates to apply for an MS position, with a research focus on fungal genomics and host-pathogen interaction. The MS position will be supervised by Dr. Yong Zhang

ELIGIBILITY:

The MS position starts in Fall 2026. Teaching & research assistantships are available for competitive candidates. We are seeking motivated candidates with a strong interest in the following research areas:

Genomic evolutionary mechanisms underlying fungal adaptation to changing environment 

Functional diversity of host immune receptors conferring disease resistance to fungal infection

Analysis of OMICS data generated from high-throughput technology

Required qualifications:

B.S. or M.S. in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Mycology, Plant Science, Molecular Biology or related disciplines

Knowledge in bioinformatics, computational biology

Familiar with Python (or R, Perl)

Strong communications skills, self-motivation, and passion for research

Preferred qualifications:

Hands-on experience in OMICS data analysis

Proficiency in computer programming and big data management

Application Process: If you are proficient and experienced in at least one or more of the areas listed above, please send emails with your resume/CV, academic transcripts, and a short paragraph of personal statement to Dr. Zhang (yongzhang@georgiasouthern.edu)

BENEFIT:

Salary: starting at $14,000 per year

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