Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students

Swiss Government
PhD/Postdoctoral Degree

Deadline: varies, around Oct-Nov
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts 2014

Brief description:

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The Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate scholarships to foreign scholars and researchers:  University scholarships (Swiss universities, Federal Institutes of Technology as well as Universities of Applied Sciences) and Arts scholarships (schools of music and fine arts, only for a limited number of countries).

These scholarships provide graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in Switzerland at one of the public funded university or recognized institution.

Host Institution(s):

Any of the ten (10) Swiss Public Universities, the two (2) Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, the public teaching and research institutes and the Universities of applied sciences

Field of study:

All academic fields

Target group:

Scholarships are open to: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Columbia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire,  Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Dijibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,  Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakshtan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Authority, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia,  Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa,  Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts & Nevis,  Sudan, Sudan South, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan,  Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers the following:

• Monthly payment of 1920 Swiss Francs for PhD studies/research or 3,500 Swiss Francs for postdoctoral research
• Exemption of the tuition fees (except for EPFL)
• Mandatory Swiss Health insurance paid by the FCS (for non-European grantees only)
• A lump sum for air fare for non-European grantees (provided at the end of the scholarship)
• Special 300 Swiss Francs lodging allowance (paid once at the beginning of the scholarship)
• 1 year half-fare public transportation card
• Counseling and various trips, dinners and sigh seeing tours organized for Swiss Government Scholarship holders

General Eligibility Criteria:

•  First class Master degree or equivalent University degree if applying for PhD studies/research or a First Class Doctoral Degree if applying for a Postdoctoral research.

•  For PhD studies/research, the candidate should not be more than 35 years old at the moment of the application.  For postdoctoral research,  there should not be a gap of more than 5 years between the award of the PhD and the application deadline.

•  Applicants should be residing in their home country at the moment of the application.  Applicants who are in Switzerland since more than 1 year are not eligible

•  Applicants must provide a letter (e-mail) from a Professor from the Swiss host institution stating that he/she is willing to supervise the Research, PhD, or the Postdoctoral reasearch. For PhD studies, applicants must apply to the chosen Swiss University as well as for the scholarship.

•  Applicants must have a research proposal including a timeframe (this is the central piece of the application. The applicant must devote all required attention to it)

•  Applicants must be in command of the necessary language skills required for the Research, PhD Studies or the Postdoctoral research.

Application instructions:

Please see the country-specific webpages for eligibility criteria, application procedure, deadlines, and contact information specific to your country.  If you fulfill the eligibility requirements, contact the Swiss diplomatic representation in your country of origin. The diplomatic representation will provide you with all the necessary information regarding the procedure including application forms and a list of required documentation.

The application deadline falls between the end of October and early November 2013, depending on the Swiss Embassy to which the applications have to be submitted.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.sbfi.admin.ch/themen/01366/01380/01715/index.html?lang=en

Related Scholarships: List of Switzerland Scholarships

University of the People Online Tuition Free Degrees

University of the People
Online Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline: 3 Oct 2013 (annual)
Study in:  any Country
Next term starts Nov 2013

Brief description:

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University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s tuition-free, non-profit, online academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. Based on the principles of e-learning and peer-to-peer learning, coupled with open-source technology and Open Educational Resources, UoPeople is designed to provide access to undergraduate degree programs for qualified individuals, despite financial, geographic or societal constraints.

Host Institution(s):

With a convenient virtual web address, the University of the People is accessible anywhere a computer and Internet connection exists.   UoPeople has partnered with Yale University for research, New York University to accept students and Hewlett-Packard for internships.

Fields of study:

UoPeople offers Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs in Business Administration and Computer Science.

Target group:

International students from all over the world.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

University of the People is a tuition-free  online university offering distance-learning courses. University of the People is a tuition-free, non-profit institution. The University does not charge students to take classes, does not charge for any reading and other study materials, as well as does not charge for annual enrollment.

However, in order to remain sustainable, applicants are charged a non-refundable one time $10-$50 Application Processing Fee to cover the cost for us to review and process an application.  In September 2012, when new application acceptance will re-open, the University will be introducing an Exam Processing Fee of $100 per end-of-course exam. Applicants who apply starting in September and become students, are expected to pay this fee.

However, for those individuals who are unable to do so, UoPeople will have a Micro-Scholarship Portal that will enable donors to contribute directly to individual students in need of assistance. Additionally, students may apply for a UoPeople scholarship. See their UoPeople scholarship page for more information.

Eligibility:

UoPeople accepts anyone who has graduated high school, has access to a computer and the Internet and has sufficient English skills to complete the English-only courses. Applicants need to complete the application requirements and undergo an application process in order to be accepted into the program.

Application instructions:

The admission process is administered in 5 terms annually.  The next deadline is 3 October 2013 for term 2 starting November  2013.   Interested applicants should follow instructions at the admissions page.

It is important to read the FAQs and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.uopeople.org/groups/tuition-free-education

Related Scholarships: List of Distance Learning Scholarships

Australia International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

Australian Gov’t/DIISR
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: varies, July-Oct (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Course starts 2014

Brief description:

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The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) program is funded by the Australian Government, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR).  The IPRS program was established to maintain and develop international research linkages and specifically aims to:

•  attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in Australian higher education providers; and

•  support Australia’s research effort.

The IPRS program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers.  The scholarships are available for a period of two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree.

Host Institution(s):

The list of Australian Universities that offers the IPRS is found at this link.

Field of study:

Any postgraduate research programme offered at participating Australian Universities.

Number of Awards:

Around 330 are awarded annually. The allocation of IPRS grants to participating universities is based on a formula that is reflective of their overall research performance.

Target group:

Scholarships are open to international students of all countries (except Australia and New Zealand).

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers tuition fees, living allowance, and health cover costs.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for an IPRS, a student must:

(a) be an international student; and

(b) meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), including the requirement to purchase and maintain a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing; and

(c) be commencing full-time enrolment for the first time in a HDR at an eligible scholarship provider in Australia; and

(d) be undertaking study in a subject area identified by the provider as one of its areas of research concentration; and

(e) not hold a research qualification regarded by the provider to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the provider to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree; and

(f) not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the IPRS; and

(g) not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.

You must check with the Universities if they require specific eligibility requirements.

Application instructions:

Applications for a scholarship need to be made directly to a participating Universities/Higher Education Providers (HEPs) in Australia. HEPs are responsible for determining the selection process by which scholarships are allocated to applicants.  

The deadline varies among universities but is around July-October each year. It is important to visit the website of the University where you intend to apply and the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

All enquiries regarding IPRS awards need to be directed to the university at which the applicant wishes to conduct their postgraduate research.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.innovation.gov.au/Research/ResearchBlockGrants/Pages/InternationalPostgraduateResearchScholarships.aspx

Related Scholarships: List of Australia Scholarships

Top 10 Scholarships in France for Foreign Students

France has become one of the most popular study destinations for international students. However, study and living costs in France is not always affordable. Although annual tuition fees at public universities is low at €200-€600, it could go as high as €10,000 at private universities. Living costs is around €10,000 a year.  Fortunately, there are a number of French scholarships for international students that are being offered.

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French Government/EU Scholarships for International Students

Eiffel Excellence Scholarships
The Eiffel France Scholarships are for international students wishing to study in France. The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs launched the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme in January 1999 to support French centres of higher education in their international outreach initiatives, in a context of mounting competition among developed countries, to attract elite overseas students on master’s, engineering and  PhD courses.

The Eiffel programme does not cover tuition fees, though the higher education centres concerned are invited to apply the best possible financial conditions to Eiffel scholarship-holders.  Enrolment fees at state-run higher education centres are waived for students on French government scholarship programmes such as this.  Eiffel scholarship-holders on Master’s courses receive an allowance of €1,181 and scholarship-holders on PhD courses receive an allowance of €1,400. In addition, the programme meets various expenses including return trip, health insurance and cultural activities. Scholarship-holders might also be eligible for additional accommodation allowance.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programs in France
French Universities participate in quite a number of study programs which are funded by Erasmus Mundus Scholarships.  The scholarships allow international students to pursue a participating Erasmus Mundus study program for free.   Find the complete list of Erasmus Mundus Master Courses and PhD Courses and from these lists you will find Erasmus Mundus funded courses that are conducted in France.

Ile-de-France Masters Scholarships
Through the Ile-de-France Scholarship Program, selected French universities such as Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC) and École Centrale Paris may receive a relatively consistent funding from Conseil Régional, Ile-de-France. This aid is open to foreign students who are newcomers, aged no more than 30 within the selection year, and wishing to prepare a Master degree whatever the field of study. All nationalities are eligible. However, priority will be given to applicants from the priority areas of decentralized cooperation in the Region, or from emerging countries such as Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East or the new Member States of the European Union. The scholarships include a lump sum of €10,500 per student during duration of stay.

French Universities that offer Scholarships for International Students

École Normale Supérieure
École Normale Supérieure (ENS) is the Top 58 University in the 2012 University Rankings by Times Higher Education. Each year the ENS organizes an international selection allowing about thirty of the most promising international students, either in Science or in Humanities, to follow a two or three-year course at the ENS. They receive a monthly stipend of approximately 1,000 Euros and benefit from an accommodation on the ENS campus.  About 30 foreign students are awarded each year.

École Polytechnique
Ecole Polytechnique offers a number 0f scholarships for foreign students from all countries.  This includes Major Excellence Scholarships which includes tuition fees up to €5,000 per academic year and an allowance of €200 or €615 per month, depending on available financial resources. Another major scholarship program is the Fondation de l’Ecole Polytechnique Scholarships which covers  tuition fees of up to 24060 € for the whole duration of the curriculum and an allowance of up to  650 to 720 € / month during scientific education period. Possible additional allowances: uniform, social security and insurance, one return trip.

Centrale Nantes
Centrale Nantes offers attractive scholarships of excellence to students with strong academic background accepted on the international Masters programme at the University.   The value of the scholarship is 50% reduction in tuition fees (from €12000 to €6000 for the 2 years).

École Centrale Paris
The Ecole Centrale Paris offers 4 Graduate Fellowships of €4000 Euros each to international students residing abroad, based on the quality of their application.

Sciences Po University
Sciences Po created the Emile Boutmy Scholarship after the founder of Sciences Po in order to attract the very best international students from outside of the European Union who are applying and previously admitted to Sciences Po University. The Emily Boutmy Master’s Programme can take different forms ranging from €5,000 to €16,000  for 2 years of postgraduate study or €3,000 to €12,300  for 3 years of undergraduate study.

HEC Paris
HEC Paris offers generous scholarships to international students from different countries and backgrounds. HEC scholarships fall into various categories: merit-based or based on specific criteria. One of the major scholarship programs is the HEC MBA Scholarships for Excellence which are designed to attracting the best participants and helping them to achieve their personal and professional goals. The amount of the scholarship varies from €6,000 to €24,000.

INSEAD
The INSEAD Scholarships are the most sought-after source of financial assistance. They are limited in number and there is significant competition for each award. These scholarships are granted under various criteria and fall into two major categories: need-based and non-need based (based on either merit, nationality, gender, professional background, leadership abilities, field of previous studies etc.). The value of the scholarships range from $5,000 to $25,000.

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Macquarie University International Scholarships (MUIS)

Macquarie University
BS/MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 Oct/30 Apr (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Next course starts February 2014

Brief description:

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Macquarie University International Scholarships (MUIS) are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University.

Host Institution(s):

Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia

Field of study:

Available across most courses except Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Applied Finance (MAF), Master of Advanced Surgery and Master of Surgery.

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

International students who wish to pursue undergraduate/postgraduate coursework at Macquarie University.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

MUIS covers full international tuition fees for study on campus in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.  The scholarship provides course fees for the minimum course duration.

The scholarship does NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

•  Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
•  Have met the University’s academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a FULL OFFER by the application deadline).
•  Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.7 (out of 4.0) for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of 92 (out of 100) for Undergraduate applications.

You are not eligible if:

•  You are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.
•  You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level.
•  You have undertaken the same level or a higher level of study previously.
•  You are currently enrolled in the program that you apply the MUIS for.
•  You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship.
•  You are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.

Application instructions:

Applicants must hold a FULL OFFER for the course by the MUIS deadline to be considered for the scholarship. Applicants must complete a course application form plus a scholarship application form online.

Applications for September 2013 intake must be submitted by 31 October 2013 while applicants must also submit their course application form by 1 October 2013.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application forms and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.international.mq.edu.au/scholarships/muis

Related Scholarships: List of Scholarships in Australia

Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Excellent International Students

Last updated: 16 Jul 2013

University of Amsterdam
Masters Degree

Deadline: 1 Aug/1 Apr (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts February 2014

Brief description:

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The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

Host Institution(s):

University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Field(s) of study:

Any Master’s Degree programme offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

Outstanding students from outside the EU/European Economic Area

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship consists of € 6,000, € 9,000 or € 12,000, but awards are based on the comprehensive financial plan, which should demonstrate the extent of the need for additional funding. Please note that the scholarship cannot be used as a (partial) tuition waiver. The applicant must still pay the full amount of tuition due. Scholarship holders will receive their grant in monthly instalments.

Eligibility:

Candidates wishing to take part in the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship programme must meet the following requirements:

• • •  Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (“Studiefinanciering”; for more information please refer to: www.DUO.nl). The scholarship office should be notified as soon as possible of any change in nationality, type of residence permit, and/or possible “Studiefinanciering” support, throughout the academic year.
  • •  Be fully admitted to a degree programme at the University of Amsterdam which is registered at the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (CROHO; for more information refer to: www.DUO.nl).
  • •  For more information about general application requirements, please consult the individual programme descriptions at www.uva.nl/international for study programmes taught in English, or www.uva.nl/onderwijs for study programmes taught in Dutch.
  • •  Scholarship continuation is not guaranteed when a candidate changes his or her degree programme.
  • •  Be admitted to a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at the University of Amsterdam for the first time. AMS will not be awarded to candidates who are admitted for a second Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at the University of Amsterdam.
  • •  Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations (follow the link to the IND website below).
  • •  Be enrolled at the UvA as full-time student for the academic year and the programme for which the scholarship is awarded.
  • •  The candidate should not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship. Notify the scholarships office when another full scholarship has been awarded and accepted.
  • •  Scholarship continuation for subsequent year(s) of study depends upon satisfactory study progress. The programme you will be enrolled in, as it depends on the curriculum and rules and regulations of the department, sets the standard for satisfactory progress, and the time and manner in which progress will be measured. Please be advised that you are expected to gain approximately 80% of credits in any one year.

Application instructions:

The faculties and international schools award scholarships themselves; as such, regulations may vary. Students interested in an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship may contact the faculty or international school offering the study programme of their choice for more information.  You must have been fully admitted to a degree program at the University before you can be considered for this scholarship. Applications for an AMS scholarship should be submitted before 1 April when enrolling in September. For students wishing to start their studies in February, the deadline is 1 August.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.uva.nl/en/education/master-s/finance/scholarships-and-loans/amsterdam-merit-scholarship/amsterdam-merit-scholarship.html

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Top 10 Scholarships in Switzerland for International Students

Did you know that tuition fees at Swiss universities are relatively low compared to other European Countries? You can enrol at a Swiss University for as low as $1,500 a year. This makes Switzerland one of the top choices for international students looking to pursue studies in Europe. Moreover, there are available Swiss scholarships for international students that help towards living costs.

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Swiss Government Scholarships for International Students

Swiss Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students
The Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate scholarships to foreign scholars and researchers:  University scholarships (Swiss universities, Federal Institutes of Technology as well as Universities of Applied Sciences) and Arts scholarships (schools of music and fine arts, only for a limited number of countries).  These scholarships provide graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in Switzerland at one of the public funded university or recognized institution.

This a full scholarship which covers the monthly payment of 1920 Swiss Francs for PhD studies/research or 3,500 Swiss Francs for postdoctoral research, exemption of the tuition fees, mandatory Swiss Health insurance paid by the FCS , a lump sum for air fare for non-European grantees, special one-time 300 Swiss Francs lodging allowance, 1 year half-fare public transportation card, and  ounseling and various trips, dinners and sigh seeing tours organized for Swiss Government Scholarship holders.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programs in Switzerland
Swiss Universities participate in quite a number of study programs which are funded by Erasmus Mundus Scholarships.  The scholarships allow international students to pursue a participating Erasmus Mundus study program for free.   Find the complete list of Erasmus Mundus Master Courses and PhD Courses and from these lists you will find Erasmus Mundus funded courses that are conducted in Switzerland.

Swiss Universities that offer Scholarships for International Students

ETH Excellence Scholarships
The ETH Excellence Scholarships is the flagship scholarship of the Swiss Federal Institute of Tehcnology Zurich â€" Top 12 in World University Rankings 2012. International Bachelor’s students who have passed their first-year exams  and  international Master students, who acquired their Bachelor’s degree at another university, can apply for these scholarships when they have successfully completed the second semester of the Master programme. The scholarships can be awarded to students who belong to the best 10 percent of their Bachelor programme.  The scholarships covers the full study and living costs during the Master degree course.

University of Lausanne Master’s Grants for Foreign Students
The University of Lausanne in Switzerland offers scholarships to international students who wishes to pursue a Masters Degree at the University through the UNIL Master’s Grants.  The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any).

University of Bern Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students
The University of Bern Masters Grants are for international students who wish to do a Master’s programme at the university.  The scholarship is offered for Master’s Programmes offered at the University.  The grant consists of CHF1,600 per month for the duration of the Master’s programme.

EPFL Excellence Fellowships
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) offers a limited number of fellowships at the Master level to students with outstanding academic records.  Anyone holding a Bachelor’s degree is eligible to apply to the EPFL Masters Programmes and by consequence to an EPFL fellowship.  Each fellowship consists of a financial package of CHF 16,000 per academic year (thus, a maximum of CHF 32’000 for a two-year Master) for external applicants.

Graduate Institute Full Scholarships
A significant number of scholarships are awarded each year to students attending Master and PhD programmes at the Graduate Institute Geneva.  All candidates to the Institute’s regular Master and PhD programmes are eligible to apply.  Full scholarships generally amount to CHF 18,000 per year and include an exemption of the Institute’s tuition fees. Some full scholarships are awarded subject to specific conditions (duration of study and/or geographical origin of students).

See also Global South Scholar-in-Residence Programme which 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.

IMD MBA Scholarships
IMD offers a number of scholarship programs for international students from different countries and backgrounds. Each scholarship program awards around CHF 25,000-50,000.  You need to have already submitted your admissions application to the full-time IMD MBA program to be considered for one of our scholarships, and will only be awarded a scholarship if you are accepted into the program.

University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships
The University of Geneva Faculty of Science, in collaboration with several sponsors, has established an Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty. Application for an Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor’s program). The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000/year (no teaching duties); it is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

Westminster Full Tuition Waivers for International Students

Last updated: 04 Jul 2013

University of Westminster
Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: 1 Nov/31 May (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts January 2014

Brief description:

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The University offers a number of full tuition fee waiver scholarships to you if you are an exceptionally well-qualified student.  The scholarships are given based on academic excellence, financial need and development case (if you are applying from a developing country).

Host Institution(s):

University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Field of study:

Any field of study under a Master’s Programme at University of Westminster.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

International Students from any country

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full tuition fee waivers only. Please note that this covers tuition fees only, not living expenses or accommodation.

Eligibility:

You must be an international student from any country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at University of Westminster.

Scholarship Criteria:

The main criteria are: Academic excellence, financial need and development case (if you are applying from a developing country).

Application instructions:

Please note that the scholarship application process is separate to the process of applying for admission to the University. You should only apply for a scholarship once you have applied for admission and successfully been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) on the course you wish to study. The deadline for applications  is 1 November 2013 for January 2014 intake.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/fees-and-funding/funding-for-students-starting-from-201213/scholarships/january-2012/full-fee-waiver-scholarships

Related Scholarships: Westminster International Scholarships

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Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students

Gates Cambridge Trust
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 3 Dec 2013 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts October 2014

Brief description:

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Gates Cambridge Scholarships are highly competitive full-cost scholarships. They are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

Host Institution(s):

University of Cambridge in United Kingdom

Field of study:

Any field of study offered at the University.

Number of Awards:

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are extremely competitive: over 4,000 applicants apply for 90 Scholarships each year.

Target group:

Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge, namely:

• the University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate rate
• a maintenance allowance for a single student (£13,000 for 12 months at the current 2012-2013 rate; pro rata for courses shorter then 12 months)
• the cost of the most economical airfare from the scholar’s normal country of residence to the UK at the beginning of their course and the cost of the most economical airfare from the UK to the scholar’s normal country of residence at the end of the course

The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis such as family allowance, conference attendance, fieldwork allowance, some fourth year funding for PhD scholars and hardship funding.

Eligibility:

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

•  a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.

•  applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study: PhD (three year research-only degree); MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree); or a one year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)

• already a student at Cambridge and want to apply for a new postgraduate course. For example, if you are studying for an MPhil you can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to do a PhD. However, if you have already started a course, you cannot apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to fund the rest of it.

• already a Gates Cambridge Scholar and want to apply for a second Scholarship. You must apply by the second, international deadline and go through the same process of departmental ranking, shortlisting and interviewing as all other candidates.

Application instructions:

The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are highly competitive scholarships and awarded on the basis of the candidate’s academic excellence, a good fit between the Scholar and the University of Cambridge, evidence of leadership potential, and a commitment to improving the lives of others.

Applications open early September annually.   See the  How to Apply section for further details.   The deadline for applications is3 December 2013 for citizens other than the US and 15 October 2013 for US citizens.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) or read the FAQs for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.gatescambridge.org/

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