Wednesday, December 31, 2014

International Fellowship at ADA University in Azerbaijan, 2015-2016

Applications are invited for ADA International Fellowship programme which is named after Alimardan bay Topchubashov for 2015-2016 academic years. Applicants should first be admitted into ADA University. Only admitted and enrolled students in good academic standing are eligible for the Fellowship. International Fellowship covers the tuition fee, housing, and books. Fellowship recipients are expected to cover all other expenses. The application deadline is 1 April 2015.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is provided for undergraduate program in public affairs, business and economics, computer science and IT, as well as graduate program in MA in International Affairs, Public Policy, MBA, and EMBA.
Course Level: Fellowship is awarded to graduate and undergraduate applicants.
Scholarship Provider: ADA University
Scholarship can be taken at:
Azerbaijan

Eligibility: International Fellowship Requirements:
-Applicants should first be admitted into ADA University. Only admitted and enrolled students in good academic standing are eligible for the Fellowship.
-Previous work experience in public sector and/or commitment to serve in public sector.
-Undergraduate fellows must obtain a minimum annual GPA level of 2.5 for continuation of the fellowship.
-Graduate fellows must obtain a minimum semester GPA level of 3.0 for continuation of the fellowship.
-Recipients are expected to actively engage in University community.
-ADA University offers this fellowship to international students applying for graduate and undergraduate programs. International Fellowship covers the tuition fee, housing, and books. Fellowship recipients are expected to cover all other expenses.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The world is shrinking fast, and social, economic, and political interactions among countries and peoples are becoming more frequent. Today these challenges are more complicated than ever before and require a greater skill than perhaps at any other time in human history. At ADA University, we are motivated by a need to establish an outstanding education and training for our own citizens in Azerbaijan, but we realize that our growing nation also has a responsibility to bring first-class international education and leadership training for others in the region and the world. We wish to promote intellectual inquiry on a wide range of topics.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The program duration is four years.

What does it cover? International Fellowship covers the tuition fee, housing, and books. Fellowship recipients are expected to cover all other expenses.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 April 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Kislak Fellowship Programme for Worldwide Scholars in USA, 2015

Applications are invited for Kislak Fellowship to pursue postdoctoral programme at the John W. Kluge Center. To be eligible, applicants may be of any nationality and must possess a Ph.D. degree, or equivalent terminal degree. The Kislak Fellowship for the Study of the History and Cultures of the Early Americas is for a period of up to 8 months, at a stipend of $4,200 per month, for residential research at the Library of Congress. The application deadline is October 15, 2015.

Study Subject(s): The program supports research projects in the disciplines of archaeology, history, cartography, epigraphy, linguistics, ethno-history, ethnography, bibliography and sociology, with particular emphasis on Florida, the circum-Caribbean region and Mesoamerica.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing postdoctoral programme at the John W. Kluge Center.
Scholarship Provider: Library of Congress
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Applicants may be of any nationality and must possess a Ph.D. degree, or equivalent terminal degree, awarded by the application deadline date of October 15 of the year they apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Fellowship is open to scholars worldwide.

Scholarship Description: The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress invites qualified scholars to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship for advanced research based on the Kislak Collection. The Kislak Collection is a major collection of rare books, manuscripts, historic documents, maps and art of the Americas donated to the Library of Congress by the Jay I. Kislak Foundation of Miami Lakes, Fla. The collection contains some of the earliest records of indigenous peoples in North America and superb objects from the discovery, contact, and colonial periods, especially for Florida, the Caribbean, and Mesoamerica.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The Kislak Fellowship for the Study of the History and Cultures of the Early Americas is for a period of up to 8 months.

What does it cover? The Kislak Fellowship for the Study of the History and Cultures of the Early Americas is for a period of up to 8 months, at a stipend of $4,200 per month, for residential research at the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress will pay stipends monthly by means of electronic transfer to a U.S. bank account. Transportation arrangements, housing, and health care insurance and costs are the responsibility of the Fellow. The Library will provide Fellows with information on housing and can provide Fellows with contacts for commercial providers of health care insurance. The Library is required to ensure that nonresident alien visitors maintain minimum levels of medical insurance, and will provide information about insurers that offer qualifying policies to nonresident aliens.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Applicants are urged to consider submitting their application materials online. Applicants must submit:
-A completed application form, in English
-A curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages; additional pages will be discarded)
-A single paragraph abstract
-A statement of proposed research (maximum 3 pages)
-An explanation of why the Library of Congress is the required venue for your research (maximum 1 paragraph)
-A bibliography of works you have consulted for your proposal
-3 letters of reference (in English) from people who have read the research proposal
-Successful proposals will clearly indicate the purpose and principal scholarly contribution of the project, and the benefit to the project of working in the Library of Congress using both the Kislak materials and the Library’s other collections.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 15, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarships in USA, 2015  

Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarships are available to conduct research for six months in the fields of the humanities and social sciences. Eligible candidates include scholars and researchers from Russia and Ukraine who have at least two years postdoctoral (post-Kandidat) academic and research experience. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a particular need to be in Washington, D.C. Fulbright-Kennan scholars who are awarded grants should be able to commence their six-month appointments in September or March of each year. The application deadline for Russian applicants is July 15, 2015 and for Ukrainian applicants is October 15, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to conduct research.
Scholarship Provider: Council for International Exchange of Scholars (Fulbright) and Kennan Institute
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

 Eligibility: Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarships are available to researchers and lecturers from academic and higher educational institutions and research centers who are actively involved in academic and research work. Eligible candidates include scholars and researchers who have at least two years postdoctoral (post-Kandidat) academic and research experience. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa. Eligible applicants may receive more information, including application forms, from the Kennan Institute and the Fulbright offices in Ukraine and the Russian Federation.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Scholars from Russia and Ukraine can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Fulbright-Kennan Institute Research Scholarships are available to scholars from Russia and Ukraine to conduct research for six months in the fields of the humanities and social sciences. Preference is given to applicants whose research informs discussion of key public policy issues, enhances development of scholarship in the former Soviet Union, and fosters communication between the world of scholarship and the world of public affairs. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a particular need to be in Washington, D.C. The Wilson Center devotes significant attention to the exploration of broad thematic areas. Primary themes are: 1) governance, including such issues as the key features of the development of democratic institutions, democratic society, civil society, and citizen participation; 2) the U.S. role in the world and issues of partnership and leadership; and 3) key long-term future challenges confronting the U.S. and the world. Research in these areas is particularly encouraged.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for a period of six months.

What does it cover? Scholarship offers a monthly stipend, research facilities, computer support, and research assistance. Scholars are required to be in residence at the Kennan Institute/Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the scholarship. Fulbright-Kennan scholars who are awarded grants should be able to commence their six-month appointments in September or March of each year. While conducting research, the Fulbright-Kennan scholars are expected to hold public lectures on their proposed research topics and actively participate in discussions with the public policy and academic communities, including meetings, conferences, and other activities organized by the Kennan Institute and the Woodrow Wilson Center.

Selection Criteria: Preference is given to applicants whose research informs discussion of key public policy issues, enhances development of scholarship in the former Soviet Union, and fosters communication between the world of scholarship and the world of public affairs.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The Kennan Institute does not accept applications for Fulbright-Kennan Scholarships. Applicants must submit an application for a Fulbright Scholarship to the Fulbright office in Moscow or Kyiv and indicate Kennan Institute as their choice of institution. Applications are evaluated by the Fulbright Program in consultation with Kennan Institute staff.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for Russian Applicants: July 15, 2015. Deadline for Ukrainian applicants: October 15, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

UWC South East Asia Scholarships for Cambodian Students in Singapore, 2015

UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA) is offering five years scholarships for Cambodian students of outstanding personal and academic potential. The successful candidates must have good written and spoken English skills and excellent academic record in Mathematics and Khmer. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities which include sports, music, drama and social service. The College will meet all educational and accommodation fees, meals, travel expenses to and from Cambodia and a small living allowance for the successful candidates. The closing date for applications is 1st February, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for studying all the subjects offered by the UWCSEA.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for five years college studies.
Scholarship Provider: UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA)
Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore

Eligibility: The successful candidates:
-must have good written and spoken English skills;
-must have an excellent academic record in Mathematics and Khmer;
-should be able to demonstrate additional academic excellence other fields: IT, science, languages or humanities;
-should be able to demonstrate strong extracurricular activities: e.g. creativity, community service, sport.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Cambodian nationals can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA) is a member of the United World College (UWC) movement and is situated in Singapore. UWCSEA has nearly 5,000 students from more than 70 nationalities on two campuses and educates students from Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12. It is one of the world’s largest and most successful International Baccalaureate Diploma schools and for more than 40 years has achieved superb exam results. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities which include sports, music, drama and social service.

Number of award(s): The UWC SEA offers three scholarships.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of five years.

What does it cover? The College will meet all educational and accommodation fees, meals, travel expenses to and from Cambodia and a small living allowance for the successful candidates.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Written examinations in English and Mathematics will be held on 1st March 2015 at examination centres in the Cambodian-Korea Cooperation Center (RUPP), Phnom Penh, in Life University, Sihanoukville, and in Pursat High School, Pursat province. For the 15 most successful candidates, there will be further examinations in English and Khmer, as well as interviews in Phnom Penh on Saturday 21st and 22nd of March 2015. 1st round candidates will be informed of the time and location of their test by 10th February 2015. Lists of 1st round candidates will be published at each test center on the 22nd February 2015, first round exam will be conducted on the 1st March 2015.

How to Apply: Applications can be send via mail or email.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 1st February, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Monday, December 29, 2014

Peace Revolution BRIDGE Fellowship Program in Georgia, 2015

Peace Revolution is awarding BRIDGE Fellowship in Georgia that will take place between 5 â€" 9 May 2015. Fellowships are awarded for learning and exploring self-development as a primary means to create real change in the world. This retreat aims to promote a culture of peace, peace education, conflict prevention and youth empowerment through the primary means of meditation and self-development. Applicants must have completed the 21 days of the online self-development program. The application deadline is February 5th, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded for learning and exploring self-development as a primary means to create real change in the world. This retreat aims to promote a culture of peace, peace education, conflict prevention and youth empowerment through the primary means of meditation and self-development.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for 5 days training program.
Scholarship Provider: Peace Revolution
Scholarship can be taken at: Georgia

 Eligibility:
-Candidates must be nationals and residents of these countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
-Age required between 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the transportation support.
-Candidates must have completed 21 days of the online self-development program. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
-Candidates should have good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
-Candidates should be optimistic, open-minded, show potential leadership, and have a genuine interest in peace and dialogue.
-Preference would be given to young leaders who are actively working in democracy, sustainable development, human rights and peace-building within the areas of society, culture and media.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Fellowships are open for citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

 Scholarship Description: Peace Revolution will bring together 30 young people from all East Europe and Central Asia (aka BRIDGE) region countries who are interested in learning and exploring self-development as a primary means to create real change in the world. This retreat aims to promote a culture of peace, peace education, conflict prevention and youth empowerment through the primary means of meditation and self-development. All countries involved have had political or historical conflicts between each other and some continue even nowadays. The main purpose of this fellowship is to implement peaceful tools to prevent conflicts and support development of young people. The retreat will include interactive activities, meditation sessions, lectures and discussions providing the participants with new skills for non-violent resistance and peace education. This kind of fellowship will be organized for the first time in Georgia to bring countries from BRIDGE region together. The working languages is English.

Number of award(s): Peace Revolution will bring together 30 young people from all East Europe and Central Asia.

Duration of award(s): The fellowship will take place between 5 â€" 9 May 2015.

What does it cover? The BRIDGE Fellowship covers:
-Accommodation
-Catering
-Local transportation
-Retreat fee
-Partial sponsoring of airfare

Selection Criteria: After completing 21 days of the online self-development program, the Peace Revolution selection committee will make an interview appointment based on your performance, available fund as well as group combination in the fellowship. The interview would be conducted on rolling basis therefore those participants, who complete the 21 days of the online self-development program early will receive the interview call first. There is no need to write a request for an interview. If you are qualified, they will contact you by ourselves.

 Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

 Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 5th, 2015. Eligibility deadline to complete at least 21 days of the online Self-Development Program is February 28th, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Saturday, December 27, 2014

IGIDR-IDRC Scholarships and Fellowships for Asian Countries Students, 2015

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) and International Development Research Center, Canada (IDRC) offer Scholarships and Fellowships for citizens of the following Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam). Scholarships and fellowships are available to visit IGIDR for a period of 12 months (extendable to a maximum of another 12 months) to undertake doctoral and postdoctoral research in any field within Economics, with a special focus on Labor Market and Industrial Policy. The application deadline is April 30, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships and fellowships are awarded in the field of labor market and industrial policy.
Course Level: Scholarships and fellowships are available to visit IGIDR for a period of 12 months (extendable to a maximum of another 12 months) to undertake doctoral and postdoctoral research in any field within Economics, with a special focus on Labor Market and Industrial Policy.
Scholarship Provider: International Development Research Center, Canada (IDRC)
Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility:
-Minimum qualification for admission to M.Sc. programme includes one of the following degrees or their equivalents: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Economics/Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Statistics/Bachelor of Science in Physics or Mathematics/Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Engineering, with at least a Second Class/Division for Economics discipline and First Class/Division for other disciplines. The applicant must have studied Mathematics at the higher secondary (12 years School Leaving Examination) or higher level.
-Minimum qualification for admission to the M.Phil. programme includes one of the following degrees or their equivalents: Master of Arts/Master of Science in Economics/Master of Statistics/Master of Science in Physics or Mathematics or Environmental Science or Operations Research/Master of Business Administration/Master of Technology/Master of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology (4 years or above programs)/Bachelor of Engineering (4 years or above programs) with at least 55% aggregate marks for Economics discipline and 60% aggregate marks for all other disciplines. The applicant must have studied mathematics at the higher secondary (12 years School Leaving Examination) or higher level.
-The visiting doctoral applicants should possess a Masters degree in any field and be registered for Ph.D. on a topic broadly involving any area of economics at any of the universities/accredited academic programs located in above target Asian countries.
-The postdoctoral applicants, preferably within the age limit of 35 years, should be either fresh PhD (within two years of successful submission of their dissertations) or junior faculty, who have submitted their Ph.D. dissertations or obtained Ph.D. degrees with an outstanding academic training and record in the broad area of Economics, and particularly, Inclusive Development with special emphasis on Labor Markets and Industrial Policy.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Scholarship is open for citizens of the following Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.

Scholarship Description: Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is initiating a Capacity Building Program in Inclusive Development with special focus on Labor Market and Industrial Policy, starting from August 2015-July 2016 academic year, with funding from the International Development Research Center, Canada (IDRC). As part of this initiative, following scholarships would be available for students who are citizens of the following Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. There are three IGIDR-IDRC fellowships programs:
-IGIDR-IDRC Masters/M.Phil Fellowships
-IGIDR-IDRC Visiting Doctoral Fellowships
-IGIDR-IDRC Post-Doctoral Fellowships 

Number of award(s): 
-Maximum of five scholarships per academic year for M.Sc. (Economics)
-Maximum of three fellowships per academic year for M.Phil. (Development Studies)
-Three fellowships per academic year to support visiting doctoral applicants
-Two postdoctoral fellowships to support postdoctoral applicants

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? 
-Selected Masters applicant will receive IDRC funded scholarships that include: monthly scholarship of INR 10000, Medical Coverage of INR 25000 per year, and one time travel grant up to a maximum of INR 50000.
-Selected M.Phil applicant will receive IDRC funded fellowships that include: a monthly stipend of INR 17000/- in the first two years, Medical coverage of INR 25000 per year, one time travel grant up to a maximum of INR 50000, applicable book grant and possible one time conference travel funding.
-Selected visiting doctoral applicant will be paid INR 26000 a month towards scholarship, One round trip travel expense up to a maximum of INR 50000, fixed medical coverage of INR 25000, and allowable book grant and travel support for conference travel.
-Selected postdoctoral applicants will be paid a fellowship of INR 50000 per month, One round trip travel expense up to a maximum of INR 50000, fixed medical coverage of INR 25000, book grant of INR 50000, Research grant of INR 100000, and conference travel support up to a maximum of INR 150000.

Selection Criteria: All candidates will be selected on the basis of their past academic record, statement of purpose, reference letters, conference/published papers (if any), and possibly a skype interview.

Notification: The decision of the Selection Committee/Institute/Program will be final. The selected candidates will be intimated by email as well as mail by June first week.

How to Apply: Application forms and prospectus may be downloaded from the IGIDR website and the completed forms along with the necessary attachments can be uploaded online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 30, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

CAS-TWAS President’s PhD Fellowship Programme in China, 2015

Applications are invited for CAS-TWAS fellowship programme to pursue PhD studies at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) or Institutes of CAS around China. Up to 200 scholarships to students/scholars from all over the world, including 60 from developed countries are awarded. The funding duration of the fellowship is 4 years. The application deadline is 31 March 2015.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in following fields: Agricultural Sciences, Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biological Systems and Organisms, Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physics.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing PhD studies at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) or Institutes of CAS around China.
Scholarship Provider: Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
Scholarship can be taken at: China

Eligibility: Applicants must:
-Be maximum age of 35 years on 31 December 2015;
-Not take up other assignments during the period of his/her fellowship;
-Not hold Chinese citizenship;
Applicants for PhD study should also:
-Meet the admission criteria for international students of UCAS/USTC
-Hold a master degree before the beginning of the fall semester: 1 September, 2015.
-Provide evidence that s/he will return to their home country on completion of their studies in China according to CAS-TWAS agreement.
-Provide proof of knowledge of English or Chinese language.
-Note: Applicants currently pursuing PhD degrees at any university/institution in China are NOT eligible for this fellowship. Applicants CANNOT apply for both UCAS and USTC simultaneously.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from all over the world except China (80 awardees from developing countries and 60 from developed countries) can apply for these CAS-TWAS fellowships.

Scholarship Description: According to a new agreement between the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 200 students/scholars from all over the world, including 60 from developed countries, will be sponsored to travel to China for PhD studies for up to four years. This CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Programme provides students/scholars that are non-Chinese citizens an opportunity to pursue PhD degree studies at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) or Institutes of CAS around China.

Number of award(s): Up to 200 scholarships to students/scholars from all over the world, including 60 from developed countries are awarded.

Duration of award(s): The funding duration of the fellowship is 4 years,divided into: Maximum 1 year study of courses and participation in centralized training at UCAS/USTC, including 4 months compulsory courses in Chinese Language and Culture; Practical research and completion of degree thesis at colleges and schools of UCAS/USTC or CAS institutes.

What does it cover? CAS, fellowship awardees will receive a monthly stipend (to cover accommodation and other living expenses, local travel expenses and health insurance) of RMB 7,000 or RMB 8,000 from CAS through UCAS/USTC, depending on whether he/she has passed the qualification test arranged by UCAS/USTC for all PhD candidates after admission. All awardees will also be provided tuition and admission fee waivers.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

Online Application System: Find an eligible host supervisor affiliated with colleges and schools of UCAS/USTC or Institutes of CAS that agrees to accept you. Once you have found a host supervisor, you must contact him/her and indicate that you wish to apply for the CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship. Please send him/her an explanatory e-mail together with your CV, research proposal or other documents. Then submitted application online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 March 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

The Denmark-India Business Challenge


Compete with Innovation Centre Denmark and get the opportunity to win a scholarship for one of Denmark'€™s top universities €" Zealand Institute of Business and Technology worth 600,000 INR â€" as well as a monthly allowance of 62,000 INR per month! You also have the chance to win an all expenses paid study trip to Denmark worth 160,000 INR!
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All you need to do is sign up for the challenge, take the quiz and write a short essay. Three lucky winners will get a tuition fee waiver for one semester at Zealand Institute of Business and Technology, and four winners will get a fully paid study trip to Denmark!

To compete you have to be an Indian student with a completed bachelors degree and an IELTS score of at least 6.0.

Monday, October 6, 2014

New Europe College International Fellowships in Romania, 2015/16

New Europe College €" Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest, Romania announces the competition for Fellowships for the academic year 2015-16. Ten Fellowships are offered to students for the academic year 2015-2016. Fellowships are awarded for pursuing research program in the fields of humanities, social studies, and economics. The Fellowship consists of a monthly stipend of 700 Euro (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays. The application deadline is December 8, 2014.


Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in the fields of humanities, social studies, and economics.
 
Course Level: Fellowships are provided to students for pursuing research program.
 
Scholarship Provider: New Europe College, Romania
 
Scholarship can be taken at: Romania

Eligibility:
-Applicants must hold a Ph.D. title or be doctoral students in an advanced stage of their research. Preference is given to candidates under the age of 40, and to those who have not yet benefited from a NEC Fellowship.
-Working languages: English, French, and German. A good command of English is desirable.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: NEC started this program in 2008, as part of its core Fellowship Program. Funding from our traditional supporters enables us to offer up to ten Fellowships per year to young scholars, irrespective of their country of origin. The Fellows are chosen by the NEC international Academic Advisory Board for the duration of one academic year, or one term. They gather for weekly seminars to discuss the progress of their research, and participate in the scientific events organized by NEC. The Fellows receive a monthly stipend. Fellows invited for one academic year and are given the opportunity of a research trip abroad, at a university or research institute of their choice. At the end of the academic year, the Fellows submit papers representing the results of their research, which are published in the New Europe College Yearbooks.

Number of award(s): Students are offered ten Fellowships per year.

Duration of award(s):
-a full academic year (10 months, October through July) or
- a one-term fellowship (October through February, or March through July).

What does it cover? The Fellowship consists of: a monthly stipend of 700 Euro (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays. The Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (2,600 Euro for transportation, accommodation, and per diem). As an alternative, they can opt for field research, in Romania or outside it.

The Fellows are expected to work on their own projects, and take part in the scientific events organized by the New Europe College. At the end of their Fellowship, each Fellow is expected to hand in a research paper, reflecting the results of his/her work over the duration of the Fellowship. The papers will be included in a NEC publication.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: The applicants will be notified on the results of the pre-selection by mid-March 2015, by e-mail. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Skype, organized on April 15-18, 2015.

How to Apply: Applications will be submitted in electronic format.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for the submission of applications is December 8, 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Conservation Guest Scholar Grants at Getty Conservation Institute in USA, 2015

Getty Foundation is inviting application for conservation guest scholar grants to support research to be undertaken while in residence at Getty Conservation Institute. The program provides an opportunity for professionals to pursue scholarly research in an interdisciplinary manner across traditional boundaries in areas of interest to the international conservation community. A monthly stipend of $3,500 is awarded, prorated to the actual dates of residency. In addition to the stipend, the grant also includes a workstation at the Conservation Institute, research assistance, airfare to Los Angeles, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, and health benefits. The application deadline is November 17, 2014.

Study Subject(s): Grants are available in the field of conservation, with an emphasis on the visual arts (including sites, buildings, objects) and the theoretical underpinnings of the field. Grants scholarly research in an interdisciplinary manner across traditional boundaries in areas of interest to the international conservation community.

Course Level: Grants support research to be undertaken while in residence at the Getty.
 
Scholarship Provider: Getty Foundation
 
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
-
Applications are welcome from conservators, scientists, and professionals who have attained distinction in conservation and related fields. Applicants should have at least five years experience in the field of conservation and should have an established record of publications and other contributions to the field. Grants are not intended to fund research for the completion of an academic degree.
-The GCI will consider proposals that require use of the GCI Science laboratories; however use is dependent upon availability of lab facilities and staff time and cannot be guaranteed.
-Applications are welcome from researchers of all nationalities.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Researchers of all nationalities can apply for these scholar grants.

The Getty FoundationScholarship Description: The Conservation Guest Scholar Program at the Getty Conservation Institute supports new ideas and perspectives in the field of conservation, with an emphasis on the visual arts (including sites, buildings, objects) and the theoretical underpinnings of the field. The program provides an opportunity for professionals to pursue scholarly research in an interdisciplinary manner across traditional boundaries in areas of interest to the international conservation community.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Conservation Guest Scholars are in residence at the Getty Center for three or six consecutive months between late September and June, according to the preference indicated by the applicant on their online application, and dependent upon scheduling and other issues.

What does it cover? A monthly stipend of $3,500 is awarded, prorated to the actual dates of residency. In addition to the stipend, the grant also includes a workstation at the Conservation Institute, research assistance, airfare to Los Angeles, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, and health benefits. Conservation Guest Scholar Grants support research to be undertaken while in residence at the Getty. Nonresidential research and travel are not supported by this grant.

Selection Criteria: Conservation Guest Scholar Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed by committee and evaluated by the Conservation Institute based on: an applicant’s past achievements; their qualifications to undertake the project; how the project would benefit from the resources at the Getty, including its library and collections; and how the project would contribute to the advancement of practice in the conservation field.

Notification: Applicants are notified of the Getty Conservation Institute’s decision in late spring 2015.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to complete and submit the online Getty Conservation Guest Scholar grant application (which includes uploading a Project Proposal; Curriculum Vitae; Selected Bibliography, and optional Supplemental Materials.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 17, 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Sussex Graduate Scholarship for UK/EU and International Students in UK, 2015

University of Sussex is inviting applications for Sussex Graduate Scholarship in 2015. The scholarship is offered for full-time taught Masters degree courses at the University of Sussex like MA, MSc, LLM etc. Students of UK, Europe (Non-UK), and International (Non-UK/EU) students can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship will value up to £3,000 for first class honours degree and £2,000 for upper second-class honours degree. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance. The application deadline is 1 August 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded for all available taught Masters degree courses at the University of Sussex (excluding courses at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School and IDS).
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing full-time masters studies.
Scholarship Provider: University of Sussex
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: In order to be considered for a Sussex Graduate Scholarship you must meet all of the following criteria:
-Applicant must be a University of Sussex graduate progressing immediately onto an eligible full-time Masters degree in 2015
-Applicant must achieve a first- or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree from the University of Sussex in 2015.
-Applicant must have applied for your chosen full-time Masters degree by 1 August 2015 and have accepted and met the conditions of your offer; and
-Applicant must meet the University’s entrance requirements
-The scholarship relates to all full-time taught Masters degree courses at the University of Sussex (e.g. MA, MSc, LLM) excluding the following courses:
-Postgraduate diplomas (including Common Professional Examination (CPE), Law and Economics)
-Masters degrees in Social Work (if receiving a bursary)
-Social Work post qualifying Masters degrees
-PGCE courses and schools direct teaching courses
-MSc Automotive Engineering
-MA degrees in IDS apart from the MA Gender and Development and the MA in Climate Change and Development
-Masters degrees at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School
-In addition, masters students who are funded by the research councils (e.g. those receiving ESRC 1+3 funding are not eligible).

Scholarship Open for International Students: UK, Europe (Non-UK), and International (Non-UK/EU) students (University of Sussex graduate) can apply for this graduate scholarship.

Scholarship Description: University of SussexUniversity of Sussex is proud to offer an unlimited number of Masters Scholarships to encourage high achieving Sussex undergraduates to stay with us to study for a full-time Masters degree. The scholarships are available to students graduating from Sussex and progressing immediately on to full-time Masters Studies at the University (excluding courses at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School and IDS). The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance and only for the first year of postgraduate studies in the case of two year full-time masters degrees and 1+3 courses. If you achieve a first-class honours degree you are eligible for a £3,000 award. If you achieve an upper second-class honours degree you are eligible for a £2,000 award.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? The scholarship will value up to £3,000 for first class honours degree and £2,000 for upper second-class honours degree.

Selection Criteria: The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance and only for the first year of postgraduate studies in the case of two year full-time masters degrees and 1+3 courses.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 August 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Saturday, September 27, 2014

DAAD University Summer Course Grants in Germany, 2015

DAAD is inviting applications for Summer Course Grants to attend 3- to 4-week summer language courses at German universities. Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing full-time study at Canadian or US colleges or universities. Applicants must be citizens of Canada or the US. International students may be eligible to apply if they have been full-time students at an American or Canadian university for at least one year at the time of application. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic record and statements of projected academic and professional future. All requirements must be met by the application deadline. The application deadline is December 15, 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in German language and literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for summer language courses.
Scholarship Provider: DAAD
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:
-Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing full-time study at Canadian or US colleges or universities. There are no restrictions as to field of study, but applicants must have attained at least sophomore standing (10 full-course credits for Canadians) at the time of application.
-As a rule, applicants must be citizens of Canada or the US. International students may be eligible to apply if they have been full-time students at an American or Canadian university for at least one year at the time of application. Applicants must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college German (or have obtained an equivalent level of language proficiency elsewhere) in order to be able to participate in group projects and follow lectures in German.
-All requirements must be met by the application deadline.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Applicants must be citizens of Canada or the US. International students may be eligible if they have been full-time students at an American or Canadian university for at least one year at the time of application.

Scholarship Description: This program provides scholarships to attend a broad range of 3- to 4-week summer language courses at German universities which focus mainly on German language and literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany. Extensive extracurricular programs complement and reinforce the core material. A number the University Summer Course Grants are made possible by the DAAD Alumni Association of the US, including one that is specially earmarked for an applicant in the fine arts. To find out the most up-to-date information on course offerings at different universities, go to the DAAD Summer Course Search Engine. Make sure to choose courses marked with this circle icon, only these courses are eligible for funding.

Number of award(s): A number the University Summer Course Grants are made possible by the DAAD Alumni Association of the US, including one that is specially earmarked for an applicant in the fine arts.

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are available for courses lasting a minimum of three weeks.

What does it cover? The scholarship is approximately €850, which covers tuition, room and board in whole or in part. Accommodations are arranged by the host institution. In addition, DAAD will provide an international travel subsidy of €300-450. Scholarship recipients are expected to devote their full attention to the course and may not concurrently undertake individual research. A written report is requested within four weeks of the end of the course.

Selection Criteria: Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic record and statements of projected academic and professional future. Demonstrated interest in Germany and Europe and/or the need to learn the German language for professional or academic purposes will also be taken into consideration.

Notification: The results of the competition are usually announced at the beginning of April.

How to Apply: The application form must be completed online and you must send the application printout with your signature, your supplemental documents and materials to the DAAD New York office. Every component of the application, with the exception of the recommendation letter, must be submitted in duplicate (one original, one photocopy); applications not submitted in duplicate will not be processed. A complete application consists of the following parts. Please collate, but do not staple (do not staple any part of the application), each set of the application materials in this order:
-Completed DAAD application form.
-A curriculum vitae (résumé)
-Autobiographical essay in German would be appreciated.
-A detailed statement (in English) of approximately 500 words explaining why the applicant wants to attend a University Summer Course.
-A recommendation letter written by a professor in the field of your degree study. It should not be from the same professor who evaluates your language proficiency. (Since most referees prefer to provide them in a sealed envelope, you may submit one original letter without the photocopy.)
-Complete, official transcripts of all post-secondary studies. (You may open the official transcript to make a photocopy if obtaining two official ones costs you extra.)
-DAAD language evaluation form (“Sprachzeugnis”).
-The language evaluation form is part of the application form and must be completed and signed by a faculty member of the German Department at the applicant’s institution or by an official of a Goethe-Institut.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is December 15, 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Postdoctoral Position in Microbial Ecology at University of Amsterdam in Netherlands, 2015

University of Amsterdam is inviting application for a postdoctoral position in Microbial Ecology at the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED). The position will start in January 2015. The full-time appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of 2.5 years. The full-time gross monthly salary will range from €2,427 to €3,831. The Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities is applicable. The annual salary will be increased by 8 % holiday allowance and 8.3 % end-of-year bonus. The application deadline is 1 November 2014.

Study Subject(s): Position is available in Microbial Ecology at the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED).
Course Level: Position is open for pursuing postdoctoral research program.
Scholarship Provider: Faculty of Science â€" Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility:
-PhD in Microbial Ecology;
-experience with molecular techniques;
-track record in bioinformatics;
-affinity with Systems Biology;
-fluent in English;
-ability to work in a multidisciplinary research team.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of Netherlands can apply for this postdoctoral position.

Scholarship Description: University of Amsterdam Microbial community engineering (MCE) based bioprocesses depend on the definition of environmental conditions that allow for enrichment of microorganisms with specific functionalities from a bacterial inoculum with a large diversity. This project aims for optimization of the selective environment for microorganisms with the capacity to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). To intensify our search for promising selective conditions, and to increase the efficiency of our optimization of the production process, a bioreactor setup is developed that allows for establishment of many microbial enrichments in parallel. Subsequently, the microbial communities enriched under these conditions will be quantitatively evaluated for their functionality in relation to the microbial community structure established. The project will be conducted in close cooperation with the Environmental Biotechnology group at Delft University of Technology, where the enrichment experiments and functional characterization of the microbial communities will be conducted.

Number of award(s): One postdoctoral position is available.

Duration of award(s): The position will start in January 2015. The full-time appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of 2.5 years.

What does it cover? The full-time gross monthly salary will range from €2,427 to €3,831. The Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities is applicable. The annual salary will be increased by 8 % holiday allowance and 8.3 % end-of-year bonus.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Interviews will be held in November and December 2014.

How to Apply: Applications should include a detailed CV, a motivation letter, and the names and contact addresses of two references from which information about the candidate can be obtained. Applications should be sent before 1 November 2014 to application-science-at-uva.nl. Please quote the vacancy number in the subject field.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 November 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Full Scholarships for Kennedy-Lugar YES Abroad Program, 2015/2016

Applications are invited for Kennedy-Lugar YES Study Abroad Program available for American high school students and recent graduates to study for one academic year abroad. The program offers 65 full scholarships in countries with significant Muslim populations. Participants live with a host family, attend a local high school, acquire leadership skills and engage in activities to learn about the host country’s society and values; they also help educate others about American society and values. Application deadline is January 7, 2015.

Study Subject(s): YES Abroad students serve as “youth ambassadors” of the United States, promoting mutual understanding by forming lasting relationships with their host families and communities.
Course Level: Scholarships are awarded for high school students and recent graduates to study for one academic year abroad.
Scholarship Provider: U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Scholarship can be taken at: For the 2015-2016 academic year, YES Abroad students may live in the following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia.>

Eligibility:
-U.S. citizen
-15-18.5 years of age at start of program (birthdate between March 5, 1997 and June 29, 2000)
-Enrolled in high school (including home school)
-For the following countries, prior French skills are required: Morocco

Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of US can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Kennedy-Lugar YES Abroad ProgramThe YES Abroad program is a cultural exchange between the U.S. and countries with significant Muslim populations. YES Abroad participants serve as “youth ambassadors” in their host communities, promoting mutual understanding by forming lasting relationships with their host families and friends. At the forefront of citizen diplomacy, participants will develop the skills necessary to be a leader in the global community.

Number of award(s): The program offers 65 full scholarships to American students nationwide.

Duration of award(s): Full scholarships are awarded to study for one academic year.

What does it cover? The YES Abroad scholarship covers costs related to: room and board for the In-Person Selection Event (for semi-finalists); round-trip airfare, room and board for the Pre-Departure Orientation; round-trip airfare between the participant’s home region and community abroad; in-country support; cultural activities; school tuition (where applicable); room and board with a host family; secondary medical benefits; visa fees; and a modest stipend.

Selection Criteria: Not known

Notification: Not known

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online.

 Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 7, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Monday, September 15, 2014

2015 Getty Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science, USA

Getty Foundation is inviting application for postdoctoral fellowship available to recent PhDs in chemistry and the physical sciences with experience in conservation science. Applications are welcome from scientists of all nationalities. The next GCI Postdoctoral Fellows will be in residence at the Getty Center for two years beginning in September 2015. In addition to a monthly stipend prorated to the actual dates of residency, the fellow will be provided with with support toward a related study trip, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, airfare to Los Angeles and health benefits. The next deadline for this fellowship will be November 17, 2014.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in Conservation Science. The 2015â€"17 Fellow will be an integral part of the GCI Science’s newly formed Treatment Studies research area, and will work with colleagues in related research areas, such as Materials Characterization.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for undertaking postdoctoral research program.
Scholarship Provider: Getty Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Applications are welcome from scientists of all nationalities.Applicants should have a recent (2010 or later) PhD in chemistry, polymer science, or another relevant physical science, experimental research experience and strong instrumental analysis skills. An aptitude for self-directed learning and for working across academic disciplines is desirable, as are good written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should have an interest in the visual arts and a serious interest in pursuing a career in conservation science within the museum environment.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Scientists of all nationalities can apply for these postdoctoral fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The Getty FoundationThe Getty Conservation Institute’s (GCI) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science is a two-year program designed to provide recent PhDs in chemistry and the physical sciences with experience in conservation science. For detailed information on the focus of the fellowship and the history of the program, including past participants.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The next GCI Postdoctoral Fellows will be in residence at the Getty Center for two years beginning in September 2015.

What does it cover? In addition to a monthly stipend prorated to the actual dates of residency, the fellow will be provided with with support toward a related study trip, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, airfare to Los Angeles and health benefits.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Applicants will be notified of the Getty Conservation Institute’s decision in late spring 2015.

How to Apply: Complete application materials are now accepted online only. Please prepare your application attachments according to the instructions below and notify your two references that you will be requesting letters from them in support of this application.
-Statement of Interest: Each application must include a statement of interest in the field of conservation science (not to exceed two pages, typed and double-spaced).
-Doctoral Dissertation Plan or Abstract
-Curriculum Vitae or Resume: This should include education, honors, grants and awards, languages, professional experience and activities, and publications or other relevant accomplishments.
-Writing Sample Each applicant must submit one writing sample of not more than 15 pages. This may be a sample of the dissertation and should best represent the applicant’s methodological concerns.
-Confirmation Letter: applicants must submit confirmation from their academic institution that their doctorates have been awarded. Please attach a scan of this letter (the original is not required; please do not send by mail).

Scholarship Application Deadline: The next deadline for this fellowship will be November 17, 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Friday, September 5, 2014

ACAS/Coca-Cola Agriculture Scholarships at University of Tafe in Australia, 2015

The Australian Council of Agricultural Societies (ACAS) and Coca-Cola are offering Agriculture Scholarships to pursue further education at University or Tafe. Each year 35 scholarships of $2000 each will be awarded. These scholarships are open for any Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident is a current member of an Australian Agricultural or Show Society. Previous applicants are welcomed to reapply. The applications deadlines are 28th February 2015 for NSW applicants and 30th June 2015 for all other states.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in agriculture at University or Tafe in Australia.
Course Level: Scholarships are offered to pursue further education at University or Tafe.
Scholarship Provider: The Australian Council of Agricultural Societies (ACAS) and Coca-Cola
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: The ACAS/ Coca-Cola Agriculture Scholarships are open to any Australian citizen or permanent resident who:
-is studying a topic related to Agriculture at University or Tafe.
-is a current member of an Australian Agricultural or Show Society.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Any Australian citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this Agriculture Scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Australian Council of Agricultural Societies Membership comprises the Royal Agricultural Societies of all States and Territories of Australia. The Australian Council of Agricultural Societies (ACAS) works to assist agricultural societies to achieve more successful operation by increasing entries and attendance at their annual show. ACAS is the peak body of the agricultural show movement and represents the agriculture industry sector to the Australian government.

Number of award(s):  Up to 35 scholarships will be awarded.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Scholarship of $2000 each will be awarded.

Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded on a state basis. Preference in awarding scholarships will be based on the commitment to regional Australia and involvement in your local agricultural society. The selection process takes into account the whole student including their- involvement in local rural shows, work experience, agricultural experience, community service, leadership skills and academic achievements. Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Capital City of their home state during the Annual Royal Show to formally be presented with the scholarship.

Notification: Applications may be made on line or by mail and winners are notified by mail a few weeks prior to the date of the Royal Show in their Capital City. If your application is successful you will be notified in writing about how to claim your scholarship.

How to Apply: Applications may be made online or by mail.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications for the ACAS/Coca-Cola 2015 Scholarship Program close: NSW applicants â€" 28th February 2015 and All other states â€" 30th June 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Worcester International Scholarship for Non-EU Students in UK, 2014

Applications are invited for international scholarship available for international (non-EU) applicants to study at University of Worcester in UK. Applicants must be holding a current conditional offer from the University of Worcester. International (Non-EU) students are eligible to apply for scholarships up to £2000 each. The application deadline is 30 November.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of Worcester.
Course Level:  Scholarship is available for pursuing degree level at University of Worcester.
Scholarship Provider: University of Worcester, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: International (Non-EU) students are eligible to apply for scholarships up to £2000 each. The University Scholarship Committee will assess the candidates’ applications based on their academic merits and will award to those who best match the criteria. New students:
-Applicants must be holding a current conditional offer from the University of Worcester;
-Applicants must be privately funded and not in receipt of other sponsorship;
-Applicants must not be in receipt of a bursary already provided by the University of Worcester;
-Applicants’ fee status must be assessed as ‘overseas’ by the admissions office;
-The application letter must be typed and no more than 250 words. It should describe any outstanding achievements and supporting evidence must be attached;
-Successful applicants will normally be expected to participate in University publicity events, publications, photographs, web and similar related material.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International (non-EU) applicants can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: International (Non-EU) students are eligible to apply for scholarships up to £2000 each. The University Scholarship Committee will assess the candidates’ applications based on their academic merits and will award to those who best match the criteria.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? International (Non-EU) students are eligible to apply for scholarships up to £2000 each.

Selection criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on academic merit.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: You can only apply for an international scholarship once you have received an offer of a place to study at the University of Worcester. Email us for a Scholarship application form at j.shore-at-worc.ac.uk.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 November.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships

Macquarie University
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 15 Jan 2015 (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Next course starts 2015

Brief description:

The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship provides a partial tuition fee scholarship for outstanding students to study at Macquarie University North Ryde campus. It has been designed to recognise academic excellence and provide financial assistance for international students.

Host Institution(s):

North Ryde Campus of Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia

Field of study:

Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in priority areas: Engineering, Environment, Human Science, Media, Linguistics, and Education.

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The amount is varied up to AUD$10,000

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 of admission for North Ryde by the application deadline).
•  Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of an ATAR equivalent of 90 out of 100 for Undergraduate applications.

See the full eligibility criteria at the official website.

Application instructions:

Applicants must hold a FULL OFFER of admission for an eligible course by the deadline to be considered for the scholarship. Applicants must complete a course application form and a scholarship application form online. Applications for Session 1, 2015 intake must be submitted by 31 January 2015.

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.mq.edu.au/future_students/international/scholarships_and_awards/macquarie_university_international_scholarships/vice-chancellors_international_scholarships/

Related Scholarships: List of Scholarships in Australia

2015 Charles Perkins Centre Judith and David Coffey Postgraduate Scholarship in Complex Systems and Modelling, Australia

University of Sydney is inviting application for postgraduate research scholarships in Complex Systems and Modelling. Applicants must have strong skills in mathematical and computational modelling, as evidenced by strong academic performance in these areas. Domestic and international students are eligible to apply. The scholarship stipend is valued at $35,000 per annum (tax exempt for full time study load) for 3 years, with a possible 6 months extension, subject to satisfactory progress. The application deadline is 24 October 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded in Complex Systems and Modelling.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing postgraduate research program at University of Sydney.
Scholarship Provider: University of Sydney, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: Applicants must have strong skills in mathematical and computational modelling, as evidenced by strong academic performance in these areas. Domestic and international students are eligible to apply. Please note this scholarship does not cover tuition fees and other costs payable by international students.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Domestic and international students are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Description: university of SydneyThe Charles Perkins Centre, through the Judith and David Coffey gift, is pleased to offer a postgraduate research scholarship in the area of Complex Systems and Modelling. This is a full-time scholarship for an outstanding student with a strong interest in the interdisciplinary research programme of the Charles Perkins Centre.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is awarded for a period of 3 years, with a possible 6 months extension, subject to satisfactory progress.

What does it cover? The scholarship stipend is valued at $35,000 per annum (tax exempt for full time study load).

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Expressions of interest should be emailed directly to Professor Zdenka Kuncic, The Charles Perkins Centre (Email: zdenka.kuncic-at-sydney.edu.au) and should include a curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts, the names and contact details of at least two academic referees, a brief (e.g. 1 paragraph) statement outlining the applicant’s areas of research interest and expertise, and how they see themselves contributing to the mission of the Charles Perkins Centre.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 24 October 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Doctoral Positions in Atmospheric Sciences at University of Helsinki in Finland, 2014

Applications are invited for doctoral positions available for international students to study at University of Helsinki in Finland. Applicants must hold a second-cycle degree and have an approved research proposal. Up to two positions are available for international students. The salary is EUR 2022â€"2970 per month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and work experience. The appointment starts with a probationary period of four months. The application deadline is 30 September 2014.

Study Subject(s): Positions are available for studying atmospheric sciences.
Course Level: Positions are available for pursuing doctoral program.
Scholarship Provider: University of Helsinki
Scholarship can be taken at: Finland

Eligibility: A doctoral student applicant must hold a second-cycle degree and have an approved research proposal. Other requirements include the ability and motivation, as demonstrated through previous degree studies or otherwise, to pursue postgraduate studies and a doctoral degree according to the study plan and research proposal. The appointee must have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment. Language proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International applicants can apply for these doctoral positions.

Scholarship Description: The University has introduced a doctoral education system consisting of four doctoral schools and 32 doctoral programmes at the beginning of 2014. The goal of the reform is to improve the quality and efficiency of the doctoral education.

Number of award(s): Up to two positions are available for international students.

Duration of award(s): Positions are available for the duration of four months.

What does it cover?  The salary is based on levels 2â€"4 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee shall be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The salary is EUR 2022â€"2970 per month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and work experience. The appointment starts with a probationary period of four months.

Selection criteria: The University of Helsinki offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Applications can be submitted electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 September 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

PhD Studentship in Health Science/Computer Science at Swansea University in UK

Swansea University, in association with NISCHR invites applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship. Studentship is provided in the field of in Health Science/Computer Science. UK/EU and international students can apply for this studentship. The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax free stipend of £14,000. Application should be submitted till 16th September 2014.

Study Subject(s): Studentship is provided in the field of in Health Science/Computer Science.
Course Level: This studentship is available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider: Swansea University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at:
UK
Accreditation: 
Swansea University is accredited by the Association of University of Wales, EUA and ACU

Eligibility: Academic requirements:
-A good degree in public health / computer science / psychology / health science.
-Web based programming skills, including experience of HTML5 and preferably Java script.
-Good experience in user-centred design and/or participatory design.
Residency criteria: This studentship is open to UK/EU and international students, however only UK/EU tuition fees will be paid. International students will be required to pay the difference between UK/EU tuition fees and overseas tuition fees.

Scholarship Open for International Students: UK/EU and international students can apply for this studentship.

Scholarship Description: Swansea University, in association with the National Institute for Social Care and Health Research (NISCHR), invites applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship. The PhD project is to develop and evaluate a new wellbeing module within an existing online health improvement programme, ‘Champions for Health’. The study will assess, in a randomised controlled trial, whether the inclusion of an emotional health module improves emotional wellbeing. It will investigate the interaction between the emotional wellbeing module and other modules in the programme. The student will be based in the College of Medicine, as part of the Mental Health Research Team, working closely with Computer Science and Public Health Wales NHS Trust.

Number of award(s): One studentship is offered.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax free stipend of £14,000. There will also be additional funds available for research expenses and conference attendance. International students will be required to pay the difference between UK/EU tuition fees and overseas tuition fees.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by email.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 16th September 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

JRF Position in Electronics & Communication Engineering Department in India, 2014

Applications are invited for JRF position to work on a research project “Feasibility study for development of an instrument for noninvasive prognosis of dengue”. This position is available for Indian citizens to work within the Electronics & Communication Engineering Department. The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of two years. The application deadline is 30 September 2014.

Study Subject(s): Position is available for a research project on “Feasibility study for development of an instrument for noninvasive prognosis of dengue” in Electronics & Communication Engineering Department.
Course Level: Position is available for undertaking a research project.
Scholarship Provider: Department of Science and Technology IDP â€" MED (Government of Pondicherry)
Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility: Applicants studying B.E / B.Tech and ME/M.Tech in ECE and related branches are eligible.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Applicants of India can apply for this JRF position.

Scholarship Description: The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of two years. The position is coterminous with the project. Candidate selected for this position can apply for the regular PhD program in Pondicherry University provided they satisfy the eligibility criterion for PhD program in ECE department of PEC.

Number of award(s): There is one JRF position available.

Duration of award(s): The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of two years.

What does it cover? The value of fellowship is up to Rs. 18000 per month + 20% HRA (for two years).

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

 How to Apply: Applications should be submitted by speed-post or via email attachment. Completely filled, signed application form must be submitted as per the template provided. Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented at the time of interview. Attested photocopies of these documents will be collected at the time of interview.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 September 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Top 10 International Scholarships for Commonwealth Countries

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Under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), member countries of the Commonwealth offer Commonwealth Scholarships to other member countries. Through the scholarships, citizens of developing/developed Commonwealth countries can study in other developed/developing member countries*.  Aside from Commonwealth scholarships, there are University scholarships that are targeted to students from Commonwealth countries.

UK Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
The Commonwealth Scholarships are intended for students from developing Commonwealth countries who wants to pursue Master’s and PhD study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).  Each Scholarship provides airfare to and from United Kingdom, tuition and examination fees, personal maintaining allowance, thesis grant (if applicable), initial arrival allowance, among others.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme at UK Universities
The UK Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme provides scholarships for international students from developing Commonwealth countries who wants to study a postgraduate degree at UK Universities.  It is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID), and UK universities. DFID and participating United Kingdom institutions will jointly meet the full costs of an award holder’s study in the United Kingdom.

See also Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at University of Edinburgh

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support candidates from developing Commonwealth countries to study Master’s degree courses that are either offered in partnership with universities in developing countries, or delivered directly by UK institutions. The scholarships cover the overseas tuition fees at the Masters degree level.

Commonwealth Scholarships in UK for Developed Commonwealth Countries
Commonwealth Scholarships are offered for citizens of developed Commonwealth countries for PhD and split-site (PhD) study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Scottish Government, in conjunction with UK universities.  Each scholarship includes tuition and examination fees, maintenance allowance, airfare costs, initial arrival allowance, etc.

Commonwealth Scholarships in Low and Middle Income Countries
Commonwealth Scholarships located in low and middle income countries are available through the establishment of the CSFP endowment fund in 2009.  The scholarships allow citizens from Commonwealth countries to pursue Master’s level study at low and middle income member countries.

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships
As part of the CSFP programme, New Zealand offers New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships to candidates from developing Commonwealth countries for postgraduate study (Master’s and PhD) in New Zealand universities on a contestable basis. New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are highly competitive and for top level graduates.

Malaysian Commonwealth Scholarships
The Malaysian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan are awarded by the Malaysian Government to the nominated students from the Commonwealth countries to study at the post-graduate level in Malaysia. This is a Government to Government scheme without any bond imposed by Malaysia.   Each scholarship consists of air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia, approved tuition fees, monthly maintenance allowance, annual grant for books and internal travel, medical / health insurance, installation and termination grant, thesis allowance, and visa.

Singapore Commonwealth Scholarships at National University of Singapore (NUS)
Commonwealth Scholarships are awarded to talented students from any Commonwealth country with an aptitude for innovative, high calibre PhD research at NUS Graduate School for Intergrative Sciences and Engineering. Scholarship holders receive a monthly stipend of S$3,200 up to 4 years of the PhD studies.

Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarships 
The Developing Solutions Scholarships are designed for international students who want to study in the University of Nottingham in UK and make a difference to the development of their home country. The scholarships are targeted to citizens of Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth. The scholarships are full tuition fees or 50% tuition fees. About 105 scholarships are available.

Professor Arthur Li Scholarship at University of the West of England
The Professor Arthur Li scholarship commemorates the progressive thinking and contribution to education of Professor Arthur Li.  The scholarships are open to all Commonwealth Countries and covers the full tuition fees of  a Master’s Programme offered at UWE.

*Please note that not all Commonwealth Scholarships are offered to all Commonwealth countries and not all member countries are offering the Commonwealth scholarships.  See this link for a list of current countries offering Commonwealth Scholarships.Â