Monday 30 December 2013

United Nations University JFUNU Scholarship for Developing Countries in Japan, 2014

The Japan Foundation is offering scholarships for master students in the field of Sustainability at United Nations University Institute. The scholarship is open for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance. The JFUNU scholarship covers the full tuition fees and provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Applicants who want to pursue a second master’s degree at UNU-ISP are not eligible for the scholarship. 28th February 2014 is the application deadline.
Study Subject (s): Scholarship is provided for master’s degree programme offered by United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP) addresses pressing global issues of sustainability, including climate change and biodiversity through an innovative interdisciplinary approach that integrates the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing master degree level. Scholarship Provider: The Japan Foundation Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility: For outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance and they will be considered as candidates for the award of the scholarship.
-Applicants for the Master of Science in Sustainability, Development and Peace are required to have met the following requirements by the application deadline in order to be considered:
-Strong interest in sustainability studies;
-Demonstrated commitment to study and understand global issues;
-A completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution of higher education in the following thematic areas: Global Change and Sustainability and Environmental governance with the specialization in Biodiversity.
Those who expect to graduate and have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent conferred before September 2014 may also apply.
-A GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale on the bachelor’s degree earned; and
-English language proficiency
-The minimum score requirements for English language qualifications required by UNU-ISP are:
-600 in TOEFL – Paper-Based Testing (PBT)
-100 in TOEFL – Internet-Based Testing (IBT)
-7.0 in IELTS – Academic format

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of developing countries (Afghanistan, Angola, Benin, Bhutan, Burundi, Central African Rep., Chad, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, Korea, Dem. Rep., Kyrgyz Rep., South Sudan, Tajikistan, Zimbabwe, Armenia, Belize, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Congo, Rep, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Federated States, Mongolia, Morocco, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Syria, Tokelau, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Algeria, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Gabon, Grenada, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Panama, Peru, Seychelles, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Suriname, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, Venezuela and Wallis and Futuna) can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries* who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance and they will be considered as candidates for the award of the scholarship. The JFUNU scholarship covers the full tuition fees, and provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarship will be offered for maximum of 24 months.
What does it cover? The JFUNU scholarship covers the full tuition fees and provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student. 150,000 JPY is the average monthly living cost for an international student without dependents in Tokyo, although this amount may vary depending on the lifestyle of the student.
Selection Criteria: The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and they will be considered as candidates for the award of the scholarship.
Notification: The successful applicants will be notified by email to the address provided on application form.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online (During admission selection process, outstanding applicants from developing countries with financial need will be automatically considered as candidates for the award of the JFUNU scholarship. Thus, no separate application is necessary).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 28th February 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2014 International Student Merit Scholarships at Plymouth University in UK

Plymouth University offers merit scholarships for international students in UK. Applicants must have equivalent of a UK University 1st class Bachelors degree in a relevant subject. To be considered for one of these scholarships you need to first hold a conditional offer of a place on a postgraduate taught degree programme. Ten scholarships are offered for the students commencing in September 2014. Applicants should be submitted till 30th June 2014.
About Scholarship: Plymouth University is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for international students who wish to study postgraduate taught degree courses. To be considered for one of these scholarships you need to first hold a conditional offer of a place on a postgraduate taught degree programme at Plymouth University commencing in September 2014.
Study: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by Plymouth University in UK. Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate taught programmes at Plymouth University in UK. Scholarship Provider: Plymouth University, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: -All Postgraduate taught programmes.
-Minimum eligibility criteria for consideration for award: Equivalent of a UK University 1st class Bachelors degree in a relevant subject.

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for the scholarships.
Number of awards: Ten scholarships will be offered.
Value: The scholarships will provide £2,500.
Selection criteria: Scholarships will be awarded on the merit basis.
Notification: Once all conditions of applicant’s offer have been met and the tuition fee deposit has been paid, the university will then confirm the scholarship award and issue applicant’s unconditional offer letter or CAS.
Apply: Applicants can apply via email.
Deadline: The application deadline is 30th June 2014.
Further Information: http://www1.plymouth.ac.uk/money/support14-15/Pages/international.aspx

2014 Mid Sweden University Tuition Fee Scholarships in Sweden

Mid Sweden University is offering a number of masters scholarships for autumn term 2014 in Sweden. Students from countries outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) are eligible for this Masters scholarship. Scholarships will result in a fee reduction of the tuition fee with 70 000 SEK or 125 000 SEK, depending on the programme one chooses to study. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence. The applicant can apply for this scholarship after he/she have applied to be admitted to study at Mid Sweden University.  The application must be made no later than January 15, 2014.
About Scholarship: For high performing students applying to a study programme at Mid Sweden University, we are offering a number of scholarships which will result in a fee reduction of the tuition fee with 70 000 SEK or 125 000 SEK, depending on the programme one chooses to study. Students who have applied to a study programme at Mid Sweden University starting autumn term 2014, and who are required to pay tuition fees are welcome to apply for a Mid Sweden University Tuition fee Scholarship. Last day to apply is February 10, 2014. The scholarships will be awarded on basis of academic excellence. The scholarship value is deducted from the tuition fee. 
Study: Scholarships are awarded in Tourism Studies, Business Administration, Marketing and Management, Political Sciences, Computer Engineering, Eco technology and Sustainable Development, Electronics Design. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Master program at Mid Sweden University in Sweden. Scholarship Provider: Mid Sweden University Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden
Eligibility: The Mid Sweden University Tuition fee Scholarship is targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/ EEA (and Switzerland). This scholarship programme is not open for students from the following 12 countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Students from these countries instead have the possibility to apply for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship.
Scholarship Open for: Students from countries outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland). This scholarship programme is not open for students from the following 12 countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia are eligible for this
Number of awards: A number of scholarships will be offered.
Value: The Scholarship is awarded for a fee waiver of 70 000 SEK or 125 000 SEK (depending on the programme) for the tuition fee for the programme at Mid Sweden University the student has applied to at the time of the scholarship application.
-The scholarship value is deducted from the tuition fee of the programme for which the scholarship holder is awarded a scholarship. This means that the scholarship will not be disbursed to the student.
-The scholarship cannot be transferred to another programme at Mid Sweden University or another university.

Selection Criteria: The ranking process is based on academic excellence. For this selection process, Mid Sweden University will take an even distribution according to sex into consideration. Applicants who ranked Mid Sweden University are their first priority when initially applying to the university has preference.
Notification: Applicants will be notified of the result of their scholarship application individually by e-mail address that was given on the application form. Notification will be sent out in the end of February, 2014 at the earliest but the latest in the end of March 2014. If the applicant accepts the scholarship, a contract will be sent to the applicant by e-mail.
Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Deadline: The application for studies must be made no later than January 15, 2014.
Further Information: http://www.miun.se/en/Education/Find-Your-Education/Fees-and-scholarships/Scholarship/Tuition-fee-Scholarship-Mid-Sweden-University-/#.UkPVt9IwqEo

2014 University of Westminster Tuition Fee Scholarships in UK

University of Westminster offers Tuition Fee Scholarships for International Students in UK. Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at University of Westminster. These scholarships are for a full one year Masters programme that can cover all, half or part of the tuition fees. These scholarships are not open to MBA applicants who may only apply for MBA part fee scholarship. The application deadline is 25th April 2014.
About Scholarship: Tuition Fee scholarships for international students can cover all of your tuition fees, half of your tuition fees or part of your tuition fee. Each scholarship is extremely competitive and will specify what type of fee award it is. These scholarships are for a full one year Masters programme only. These scholarships are not open to MBA applicants who may only apply for MBA part fee scholarship.
Study: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of Westminster. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at University of Westminster. Scholarship Provider: University of Westminster, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Full Tuition Fee Scholarships-Capacity Building Scholarships: Applicants must be a faculty member of one of our international partner institutions and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree. -Cavendish Research PhD Scholarships: Applicants must be a student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time MPhil/PhD degree at the University’s Faculty of Science and Technology. -Social Sciences And Humanities Scholarships: Applicants must be from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
-Westminster full Fee Scholarships: Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University.
-Media, Arts and Design Fee Scholarships: Applicants must hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree in the Faculty of Media, Arts and Design at the University. -USA Scholarship: Applicants must be a student from the USA and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University. -Westminster Business School Fee Scholarships: Applicants must hold an offer for any full-time Masters degree, excluding the MBA, at the University’s Westminster Business School. -Writing the City Scholarships: Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time Creative Writing: Writing the City MA at the University. -Westminster 175 Scholarships: Applicants must be an international student from one of the countries listed in appendix F and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University. -Westminster International Partnership Scholarships: Applicants must be an international student hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University.
-Westminster Half Fee Scholarships: Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University.
-Partial Tuition Fee Scholarships-MBA Scholarships: Applicants must hold an offer for the full -time MBA degree at the university.
-Westminster International Partnership Scholarships: Applicants must be an international student hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University.
-Photographic and digital media Scholarships: Applicants must hold an offer for the full-time Photojournalism MA or Photographic Studies MA. -Westminster Partial Fee Scholarships: Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University. -Sarath Palihawadana Scholarships: Applicants must be a University of Westminster graduate holding an offer for a full-time MSc in a computing related subject.
-Historic Cinema Organ Scholarships: Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time degree or Masters programme at the University. you must supply details of your ability and achievements as a musician.

Scholarship Open for: International Students can apply for these scholarships. (Each scholarship is offered to some specific countries).
Number of awards: Various
Duration: These scholarships will be for a full one year Masters programme only.
Value: Tuition Fee scholarships for international students can cover all of applicant’s tuition fees, half or part of the tuition fees.
Selection criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on First Class Honours degree or Minimum Upper Second Class Honours or above and and financial need.
Apply: The mode of applying is online or by post. (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. We cannot consider your application for a scholarship if you have not made an application for admission and been successfully offered a place on a course.) Do not accept applications via email.
Deadline: The application deadline is 25th April 2014.
Further Information: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/266450/2014-2015-Scholarships-Brochure.pdf

2014 European Union Masters Scholarships at University of Nottingham in UK

University of Nottingham offers 10 masters scholarships for European Union (non UK) student. Scholarship covers full tuition fees (maximum tuition fee covered under each scholarship £6,0100). Applicants must hold an offer to start a full-time masters degree programme, including MRes at Nottingham in 2014, excluding MBA. Successful applicants will be notified about the outcome within 6 weeks of the closing date. The application deadline is 27 June 2014.
About Scholarship: University of Nottingham offers European Union Masters Scholarships in UK. Applicants can apply for this scholarship if they already hold an offer to start a full-time masters degree programme, including MRes, at Nottingham in 2014, any subject area, excluding MBA.
Study: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses, excluding MBA offered by the University of Nottingham. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree level at University of Nottingham. Scholarship Provider: University of Nottingham, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants can apply for this scholarship if they:
-are from the European Union  
-are classed as a European Union (non UK) student for fee purposes  
-already hold an offer to start a full-time masters degree programme, including MRes, at Nottingham in 2014, any subject area, excluding MBA.

Scholarship Open for: The students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK can apply for these scholarships.
Number of awards: 10
Value: 10 scholarships full tuition fees. Maximum tuition fee covered under each scholarship £6,010.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified about the outcome within 6 weeks of the closing date.
Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Deadline: The application deadline is 27 June 2014.
Further Information:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/scholarshipsfeesfinance/scholarships/scholarshipdetails/eu-masters.aspx

Sunday 29 December 2013

MBA Scholarships for International Students at Bradford University in UK, 2014/15

Bradford University offers a number of MBA scholarships for entry to the full-time MBA in September 2014 and the Accelerated MBA in January 2015. MBA scholarships on merit basis of up to £10,000 to support high calibre students and four named scholarships each worth £11,475 (50% of fee) for September 2014 full-time Bradford-based students only (not Accelerated)  are available. There is no closing date for MBA scholarships but the closing date for these named scholarships is 30th June 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded for MBA programme (Finance, Leadership, Marketing and Strategy and Operations) at Bradford University. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree level at Bradford University. Scholarship Provider: Bradford University, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Merit scholarships of up to £10,000 are available to support high calibre students for entry to the Full-time MBA in September 2014 and the Accelerated MBA in January 2015. These scholarships will normally be offered at the same time as the offer of a place in Bradford and will not require applicants to make a separate application for the scholarship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The School of Management offers a number of scholarships to students from anywhere in the world to help with the funding of your tuition fees. Our scholarships for 2014/15 are detailed below. In addition, we still have limited scholarship funding available for study on the Accelerated MBA programme for January 2014. Please note that where candidates are eligible for more than one scholarship they will be offered the one of highest value. Merit scholarships of up to £10,000 are available to support high calibre students for entry to the full-time MBA in September 2014 and the Accelerated MBA in January 2015. These scholarships will normally be offered at the same time as the offer of a place in Bradford and will not require applicants to make a separate application for the scholarship. There is no closing date for entry but early applications are encouraged as they are subject to availability (capped scholarship fund).
Number of award(s): A number of MBA scholarships on merit basis will be offered. In addition, there are four named scholarships (Bradford MBA Finance Scholarship, MBA Leadership Scholarship, MBA Marketing and Strategy Scholarship and MBA Operations Scholarship) based around the new MBA pathways.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships will be offered for duration of the program.
What does it cover? MBA scholarships on merit basis of up to £10,000 are available to support high calibre students for entry to the full-time MBA. In addition, four named scholarships each worth £11,475 (50% of fee) will be available.
Selection Criteria: MBA scholarships will be awarded on merit basis.
Notification: Applicants will be informed about the decision by mid-July.
How to Apply: All applicants meeting university entry requirements will be automatically considered for MBA scholarships. No separate scholarship application is required.
Scholarship Application Deadline: For MBA scholarships, there is no closing date for entry but early applications are encouraged as they are subject to availability (capped scholarship fund). The closing date for these named scholarships is 30th June 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2014 Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Warwick in UK

University of Warwick is offering three Wolfson postgraduate scholarships in humanities. Scholarship is available for full-time PhD (or MPhil/PhD) degree programme scholarships at University of Warwick. Three scholarships are offered for UK and EU students which covers scholarship amount per annum and academic course fees and a maintenance payment of the remaining funds. Successful applicants will be communicated through email by mid March 2014. Online application must be submitted by 13th January 2014.
About Scholarship: The University is delighted to have been selected as one of the few institutions in the UK to be awarded three Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in Humanities. Applicants will be considered for all scholarships listed above for which they are eligible when applying to the postgraduate research scholarship competition.
Study: The scholarship is awarded in humanities, history, literature and languages at University of Warwick in the UK. Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing PhD (or MPhil/PhD) at University of Warwick in the UK. Scholarship Provider: University of Warwick, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
•Applicants must be applying for a full-time PhD (or MPhil/PhD) course at the University of Warwick, expecting to begin in Autumn 2014;
•Applicants must be applying to a department within the Arts Faculty or the Philosophy Department.

Scholarship Open for: UK/EU applicants are eligible for this postgraduate scholarship.
Number of awards: Three Wolfson postgraduate scholarships will be awarded.
Duration: Scholarship will be awarded for the maximum period of three years.
Value:
•Scholarships will be available at the level of £27,000 per annum for a maximum period of three years.
•This includes full payment of the academic course fees and a maintenance payment of the remaining funds. The maintenance payment will be paid directly to the award holder to enable them to utilize the funds for research and training costs.

Notification: Results of the PGR Scholarships competition will be communicated through email by mid March 2014.
Apply: The mode of applying is online. To apply to the postgraduate research scholarship competition there is one application form required, via a single combined application form for postgraduate admission and for the scholarships.
Deadline: The deadline for applications was 13th January 2014.
Further Information: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/academicoffice/gsp/scholarship/typesoffunding/phd/wolfson/

2014 Walton Scholarships in Theology and Religious Studies at King’s College London in UK

Department of Theology & Religious Studies, King’s College London is offering postgraduate scholarships for theology and religious studies. The scholarships will be awarded to full-time MA and MPhil/PhD students. Students of all nationalities are eligible for these scholarships. Two scholarships of £4,500 are awarded annually. The scholarships will be tenable for one year of full-time study. Applications should be submitted by 01-May-2014.
About Scholarship: •The aims of the Scholarships are to assist students of excellent academic caliber to continue their training beyond a first or masters degree and to attract high quality applicants to undertake MA programmes or to undertake or continue research MPhil/PhD programmes at King’s College London within the Department of Theology & Religious Studies.
•The Scholarships will be awarded after open competition, and will be open to intending full time MA or research MPhil/PhD students to be registered in the Department of Theology & Religious Studies, and/or to current full time research MPhil/PhD students registered in the Department of Theology & Religious Studies.
•If eligible, applicants must have applied to the AHRC (or appropriate Research Council) for funding to study at King’s College London by the appropriate deadline.
•The Scholarships will be tenable for one year of full-time study. Successful applicants will be awarded the scholarship for one year and one year only except in exceptional circumstances.
•As a condition of acceptance of the award, successful applicants will be required to complete a final report at the conclusion of the studentship.

Study: Scholarships are awarded for theology and religious studies at King’s College London. Course Level: Scholarships are available to full-time MA and MPhil/PhD students at King’s College London in UK. Scholarship Provider: The funds have been made available from the residuary estate of Miss E. R. Walton. Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Open to residents of all nationalities
•The scholarships will be awarded to full-time MA and MPhil/PhD students in the department of Theology & Religious Studies, King’s College London. Applicants who are eligible for AHRC (or equivalent) funding must also apply for funding from such sources if applying for the Walton Scholarship.
•Applicable subjects Theology and religious studies.

Scholarship Open for: Students of all nationalities are eligible to apply.
Number of awards: Two
Duration: The Scholarships will be tenable for one year of full-time study. Successful applicants will be awarded the scholarship for one year and one year only except in exceptional circumstances.
Value: Two scholarships of £4,500 will be awarded annually by the Department of Theology & Religious Studies to full-time graduate students in the Department.
Notification: Candidates will be notified as soon as possible after the meeting of the decision of the Committee, which will be final.
Apply: All applicants must complete the application form which must be submitted electronically to trs-at-kcl.ac.uk with “Walton” and the current academic year, written in the subject line of the email.
Deadline: Applications may be submitted until 01-May-2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/index.php?action=view&id=115

2014 George Henry Marshall Scholarship for Postgraduate Students in UK

University of Birmingham is offering scholarship for postgraduate students undertaking a full-time History-based programme in the College of Arts and Law. The scholarship is open for EU, overseas (Non-EU) and UK students. One award is available each year and will be tenable for one year only. This scholarship will cover the home rate of postgraduate tuition fees and stipends for living costs. Application deadline is 16th May 2014.
About Scholarship: Open to students undertaking a full-time History-based programme in the College of Arts and Law. One award is available each year and will be tenable for one year only. Preference will be given to candidates from the West Midlands.
Study: Scholarship is provided in the field of American and Canadian Studies, Antiquity, Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History, Drama and Theatre Arts, English Language and Linguistics, English Literature, History, History of Art, Modern Languages and Cultures, Music offered by the University of Birmingham in the UK. Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing Postgraduate degree level at University of Birmingham in the UK. Scholarship Provider: University of Birmingham, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-
Open to new and current full-time postgraduate students, studying taught or research-based programmes.
-Preference is given to nominees from the West Midlands and those studying Classics or History.

Scholarship Open for: EU, overseas (Non-EU) and UK students (Preference will be given to candidates from the West Midlands) can apply for this scholarship.
Number of award: One
Duration: Scholarship will be offered for one year only.
Value: This scholarship will cover the home rate of postgraduate tuition fees. Stipends for living costs may be available in some cases; however, this will be subject to available funding and cannot be guaranteed.
Apply: Applications cannot be made directly for these awards; candidates need to be nominated by their school or department. If you are interested and fit the eligibility criteria, please speak to the postgraduate administrator within your school, or your admissions tutor. For more information please submit a query to the Student Funding Office through university website. You should aim to apply by mid-March (when nominations open) prior to the start of the academic term. Nominations close in late May.
Deadline: The application deadline is 16th May 2014.
Further Information: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/George-Henry-Marshall-Scholarship.aspx

2014-2015 Bocconi Scholarships for International Students in Italy

Bocconi University is announcing scholarships for international students (non-Italian) in Italy. The scholarships are available for pursuing Bachelor program or a Combined Bachelor and Master of Science in Law program. Up to 30 need-based scholarships will be awarded for the AY 2014-2015. The scholarship provides a full tuition waiver, worth approximately € 11,000.00 per year for a maximum of 3 academic years (for Bachelor programs) or 5 academic years (for the Law program).
About Scholarship: Università Bocconi offers up to 30 need-based scholarships to international students applying to a Bachelor program or a Law Program at Bocconi for the AY 2014-2015. The awarding of the scholarship also takes into consideration the students’ academic profiles. The Scholarship provides a full tuition waiver, worth approximately € 11,000.00 per year for a maximum of 3 academic years (for Bachelor programs) or 5 academic years (for the Law program). The renewal of the scholarship is subject to meeting merit criteria. Scholarship applications must be submitted by the same deadline as that of the applicant’s selected Bocconi admission’s session.
Study: Scholarships are awarded in the field of Law at the Bocconi University.
Course Level: 
Scholarships are available for pursuing Bachelor program or a Combined Bachelor and Master program at Bocconi University in Italy.
Scholarship Provider: Bocconi University, Italy Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility: Only applicants for the first year of a Bocconi Bachelor Program or the Law program who meet all the following conditions will be taken into consideration for awarding the scholarships:
- non-Italian citizenship;
- non-Italian residence;
- a non-Italian High School Diploma earned in Italy or abroad.
Students who meet any of the following conditions will not be taken into consideration:
- previously enrolled in an undergraduate program or in a Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Program in Italy or abroad;
- have earned an Undergraduate or Graduate level university degree;
- recipient of a scholarship awarded for the AY 2014-15 by private or public institutions.

Scholarship Open for: International students (non-Italian) can apply for the scholarships.
Number of awards: Up to 30 need-based scholarships will be offered.
Duration: Scholarships will be offered for maximum of 3 academic years (for Bachelor programs) or 5 academic years (for the Law program).
Value: The Scholarship provides a full tuition waiver, worth approximately € 11,000.00 per year for a maximum of 3 academic years (for Bachelor programs) or 5 academic years (for the Law program).
Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of need.
Notification: Applicants will be informed on:
-for discover Your Talent (January 17, 2014)
-for first round/Winter (March3, 2014)
-for Second/Spring round (May 21, 2014)

Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Deadline: The application deadlines are:
- for discover Your Talent:  December 21, 2013.
-for first round/Winter:  January 15, 2014.
-for Second/Spring round: open on 16 January and close on March 20, 2014.

Further Information: http://www.unibocconi.eu/wps/wcm/connect/71f748bc-c0a8-403f-b5b6-c36d7fc75312/BANDO+Bocconi+Scholarship+for+International+Students+UNDERGRADUATE+1415.pdf?MOD=

Friday 27 December 2013

2014 Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarships at University of Strathclyde in UK

Faculty of Science, University of Strathclyde offers international excellence scholarships in UK. The student must have accepted a conditional offer for a full time undergraduate degree or a one year full time Postgraduate Masters course (excluding MSc Clinical Pharmacy) in the Faculty of Science. Each scholarship has a value of up to £3000 to be used towards the cost of tuition fees. Successful undergraduate students will receive this for each year of their degree, subject to satisfactory progress. The application deadline is 23rd May 2014.
About Scholarship: The Faculty of Science is delighted to announce the introduction of their International Excellence Scholarships. These scholarships are open to International applicants applying to both undergraduate and postgraduate Masters courses.
Study: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses (excluding MSc Clinical Pharmacy) offered by the Faculty of Science, University of Strathclyde. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree at University of Strathclyde. Scholarship Provider: Faculty of Science, University of Strathclyde Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applications for scholarships are open to students who meet the following criteria:
-The student must paying full international fees.
-The student must be self-funded i.e. not sponsored by Government, employer or educational institution.
-The student cannot be in receipt of this scholarship and another University of Strathclyde scholarship.
-The student must have accepted a conditional offer for a full time undergraduate degree or a one year full time Postgraduate Masters course (excluding MSc Clinical Pharmacy) in the Faculty of Science by 23 May 2014.
-The student must be able to demonstrate academic excellence based on their previous study.
-The student must provide evidence of a desire to study at the University of Strathclyde.

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Duration: Scholarships are awarded up to one year for master courses or up to the duration of undergraduate degree program.
Value: Each scholarship has a value of up to £3000 to be used towards the cost of tuition fees. Successful undergraduate students will receive this for each year of their degree, subject to satisfactory progress.
Notification: Applicants will be informed whether their application has been successful by 13th June 2014.
Apply: Applicants should download and complete the International Scholarship Application Form 2014 and email the completed form to science-enquiries-at-strath.ac.uk.
Deadline: The application deadline is 23rd May 2014.
Further Information: http://www.strath.ac.uk/science/scholarships/

Oxford Graduate Scholarships for International Students in UK, 2014/15

University of Oxford offers graduate scholarships for international students. Over 40 scholarships are available for 2014/15 and university also aims to offer up to 130 new, fully-funded scholarships each year when they meet their total fund raising goal. These graduate scholarships include 100% of university and college fee and a grant for living costs. Awards are available for the full duration of student’s fee liability for the agreed course. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. The application deadline is 10 January 2014 for Medical Sciences, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science and 24 January 2014 for all other subjects.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided in the various field-
-Oxford-Aiden Jenkins Graduate Scholarship: Medieval and Modern Languages
-Oxford-Bellhouse Graduate Scholarship: Biomedical Engineering
-Oxford-Colin R Lucas Graduate Scholarship: French History
-Oxford-David Jones Graduate Scholarship: Any in the Faculty of History
-Oxford-Donal Morphy Graduate Scholarship: Electrical Engineering
-Oxford-EP Abraham Cephalosporin Graduate Scholarship: Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division
-Oxford-Indira Ghandi Graduate Scholarship: Any DPhil, or the MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management; MSc in Contemporary India; Master of Public Policy; MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management; MSc in Environmental Change and Management; and the MPhil in Development Studies.
-Oxford-Lady Gore Booth Graduate Scholarship: Various
-Oxford-Lemann Fellowship: Master of Public Policy
-Oxford-Louis Littmann-Geza Vermes Graduate Scholarship: Jewish-Christian relations in late antiquity
-Oxford-Murray Graduate Scholarship: Classics
-Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship: Any 1+1 MBA programme
-Oxford-Polonsky Graduate Scholarship: Humanities
-Oxford-Radcliffe Graduate Scholarship: Various
-Oxford-Robin Geffen-Keble Graduate Scholarship: MSt English Literature 1550-1700
-Oxford-Rothermere American Institute-Clarendon Graduate Scholarship: DPhil in American History
-Oxford-Swire Graduate Scholarship: History
-Oxford-Wolfson-Marriott Graduate Scholarship: Various
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing graduate degree level at University of Oxford. Scholarship Provider: University of Oxford, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK  
Eligibility: The scholarship is only tenable at Merton College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Merton College in order to take up the scholarship.
-Oxford-Aiden Jenkins Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a new graduate course at Oxford in Medieval and Modern Languages.
-Oxford-Bellhouse Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a new DPhil at Oxford in Engineering, specializing in Biomedical Engineering. Student must be ordinarily resident in the EEA or Switzerland.
-Oxford-Colin R Lucas Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a DPhil History course at Oxford, specializing in the history of France. Must be ordinarily resident in the EEA or Switzerland.
-Oxford-David Jones Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a new graduate course at Oxford, within the Faculty of History. You must be ordinarily resident in the EEA or Switzerland. The scholarship is only tenable at Jesus College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Jesus College in order to take up the scholarship. This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma courses, part-time courses, non-matriculated courses or to students with deferred entry.
-Oxford-Donal Morphy Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a new DPhil at Oxford in Engineering, specializing in Electrical Engineering. You must be ordinarily resident in the EEA or Switzerland. The scholarship is only tenable at the Queen’s College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to the Queen’s College in order to take up the scholarship.
-Oxford-EP Abraham Cephalosporin Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a new graduate course at Oxford in the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division. The scholarship is only tenable at Linacre College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Linacre College in order to take up the scholarship.
-Oxford-Indira Ghandi Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a DPhil, or one of the following taught courses: MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management; MSc in Contemporary India; Master of Public Policy; MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management; MSc in Environmental Change and Management; and the MPhil in Development Studies. Applications for Indira Gandhi DPhil scholarships are welcome from candidates whose proposed area of study is relevant to the Indira Gandhi Centre’s (IGC) agenda of inter-disciplinary research on sustainable development and India. The IGC will focus on a series of impact themes. The initial themes will be sustainable food and water and environmental conservation; future themes could include governance, medical research and healthcare and the role of culture and philosophy, including women’s issues. Independent proposals on any India-related theme that fits within the overall aims of the IGC are welcome. You must be ordinarily resident in India and should be intending to return to India once your course is completed. The scholarship is only tenable at Somerville College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Somerville College in order to take up the scholarship.
-Oxford-Lady Gore Booth Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a Master’s course at Oxford. The complete list of eligible courses is: MSc Global Governance & Diplomacy; MSc Education; MSt International Human Rights Law; and MSc Learning and Teaching. You must be ordinarily resident in Burma. The scholarship is only tenable at St Hugh’s College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to St Hugh’s College in order to take up the scholarship.
-Oxford-Lemann Fellowship: Student should apply to start a new Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) at Oxford. You must be ordinarily resident in Brazil.
-Oxford-Louis Littmann-Geza Vermes Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a new DPhil in Oriental Studies at Oxford, specializing in Jewish-Christian relations in late antiquity. You must be ordinarily resident in the EEA or Switzerland. The scholarship is only tenable at Wolfson College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wolfson College in order to take up the scholarship.
-Oxford-Murray Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a new Master’s course at Oxford in the Faculty of Classics. The scholarship is only tenable at Wadham College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wadham College in order to take up the scholarship. This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma courses, part-time courses and non-matriculated courses or to students with deferred entry.
-Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a new 1+1 MBA programme at Oxford.
-Oxford-Polonsky Graduate Scholarship: You should be applying to start a new DPhil course at Oxford within the Humanities Division. You must be ordinarily resident in a country outside of the EEA and Switzerland. The scholarship is only tenable at Lincoln College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Lincoln College in order to take up the scholarship.
-Oxford-Radcliffe Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start as a new student on one of the following graduate courses at Oxford: Doctoral Training Programme in Environmental Research, Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security, Centre for Doctoral Training in Industrially Focused Mathematical Modeling, Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Statistical Science, Centre for Doctoral Training in Synthesis for Biology and Medicine, Centre for Doctoral Training in Theory and Modelling in Chemical Sciences, any DPhil in the Medical Sciences Division, a DPhil in Politics or in International Relations, an MPhil or DPhil in Economics and Some other courses, details to be confirmed. The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship. This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma courses, part-time courses and non-matriculated courses or to students with deferred entry.
-Oxford-Robin Geffen-Keble Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start the MSt in English Literature 1550-1700 at Oxford. You must be ordinarily resident in the EEA or Switzerland. The scholarship is only tenable at Keble College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Keble College in order to take up the scholarship.
-Oxford-Rothermere American Institute- Student should apply to start a DPhil in History, specializing in American History, at Oxford. Must be ordinarily resident in the EEA or Switzerland. The scholarship is preferably tenable at The Queen’s College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will preferably be transferred to The Queen’s College in order to take up the scholarship.
-Oxford-Swire Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start either a DPhil or MSt in the Faculty of History at Oxford. The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.
-Oxford-Wolfson-Marriott Graduate Scholarship: Student should apply to start a new graduate course at Oxford in one of the following subjects: Either a DPhil in Anthropology (3 years) or an MSc in Anthropology leading to a DPhil in Anthropology (4 years), DPhil in Archaeology (3 years), DPhil in General Linguistics and Comparative Philology (3 years), DPhil in Healthcare Innovation (4 years), Either a DPhil in International Relations (3 years) or a DPhil in Politics (3 years), Either an MSt in Islamic Art and Archaeology leading to a DPhil in Oriental Studies (4 years) or an MPhil in Islamic Art and Archaeology leading to a DPhil in Oriental Studies (4 years), MSt in Korean Studies leading to a DPhil in Oriental Studies (4 years) and Either a DPhil in Social Intervention (3 years) or a DPhil in Social Policy (3 years). Must be ordinarily resident in the EEA or Switzerland. This scholarship is only tenable at Wolfson College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, if there are two candidates of equal academic merit, then the candidate who listed Wolfson College as their preference on the graduate application form will be awarded the scholarship. Successful applicants will be transferred to Wolfson College in order to take up the scholarship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students are eligible for Oxford-Aiden Jenkins Graduate Scholarship, Oxford-Murray Graduate Scholarship, Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship, Oxford-Radcliffe Graduate Scholarship and Oxford-Swire Graduate Scholarship. Indian students are eligible for Oxford-Indira Ghandi Graduate Scholarship, students of Burma (Myanmar) for Oxford-Lady Gore Booth Graduate Scholarship and Brazilian students are eligible for Oxford-Lemann Fellowship. Students of EEA countries or Switzerland are eligible for the rest of the scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The Oxford Graduate Scholarships were established in 2012 through a groundbreaking fundraising initiative, to support graduate students of the highest caliber from across the worlds. Over 40 scholarships are available for 2014/15 and they aim to offer up to 130 new, fully-funded scholarships each year when they meet their total fundraising goal. The University contributes 40% of the funds for these scholarships, together with 60% from generous donations provided by numerous supporters of the University and its colleges.
Number of award(s): Over 40 scholarships are available for 2014/15 and university aims to offer up to 130 new, fully-funded scholarships each year when they meet their total fundraising goal.
Duration of award(s): Awards will be available for the full duration of a student’s fee liability for the agreed course.
What does it cover? 100% of university and college fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of a student’s fee liability for the agreed course. If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based upon satisfactory academic progress. The University contributes 40% of the funds for these scholarships, together with 60% from generous donations provided by numerous supporters of the University and its colleges.
Selection Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Notification: Decisions are expected to be made around April 2014.
How to Apply: All eligible applicants who have applied to the University by the relevant January deadline for their course (10 January 2014 for Medical Sciences, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science; 24 January 2014 for all other subjects), will automatically be considered for the Oxford Graduate Scholarships, with the exception of the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships, which require an additional application to be made.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 10 January 2014 for Medical Sciences, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science; 24 January 2014 for all other subjects.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2014-2015 UCL Overseas Research Scholarships in UK

University College London is offering approximately 40 overseas research scholarships for international students in UK. Applicants must be holding or expecting to achieve at least an upper second-class Honours UK undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and research potential. Financial circumstances are not taken into account. The application deadline is 17th January 2014.
About Scholarship: The UCL Overseas Research Scholarships (UCL-ORS), aim to attract high-quality international students to UCL to undertake research. Approximately 40 UCL-ORS awards are available annually. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and research potential. Financial circumstances are not taken into account.
Study: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University College London. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing research program at University College London. Scholarship Provider: University College London, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must be:
-in receipt of an offer of admission or currently registered at UCL on a full- or part-time research degree programme, and;
-liable to pay tuition fees at the overseas rate (Overseas fee status), and;
-holding or expecting to achieve at least an upper second-class Honours UK undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
-While current students may apply, those entering their third year of research will normally only be considered for funding in exceptional circumstances.

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Number of awards: Approximately 40 UCL-ORS awards are available annually.
Duration: Awards are tenable for the years 1, 2, and 3 of a full-time MPhil/PhD/EngD degree programme (or years 1 to 5 of a part-time programme), subject to annual review and renewal. Where students are undertaking an integrated four-year doctoral programme the award will be extended to their final year of study.
Value: -Awards consist of fee funding to cover the difference between Overseas and UK/EU tuition fees.
-UCL-ORS recipients who do not have any other fee funding will receive additional UCL funding to cover remaining tuition fees for the duration of the UCL-ORS award.
-Awards are tenable for years 1, 2, and 3 of a full-time MPhil/PhD/EngD degree programme (or years 1 to 5 of a part-time programme), subject to annual review and renewal.
-Where students are undertaking an integrated four-year doctoral programme the award will be extended to their final year of study.
-If granted, funding begins at the start of the next academic session.
-Applicants are advised to secure additional funding to cover living costs, which are estimated to be in the region of £12,000 per year. UCL-ORS awards may be held in conjunction with UCL Graduate Research Scholarships (GRS) and other non-fee awards (unless the fee award covers the Home/EU rate only).

Selection Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and research potential. Financial circumstances are not taken into account.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified during w/c 3rd March 2014.
Apply:
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There is one common application procedure and form for a number of research student scholarship schemes.
-All applicants will be considered for a UCL GRS, and overseas fee payers will also be considered for the UCL ORS award. You only need to complete one application form to be considered for any of these funding schemes, provided you fulfills the relevant eligibility criteria.
-Before completing the application form, please read the Research Scholarship Application Form Guidance Notes.
-Eligible candidates must complete the UCL Research Scholarship Application Form, and submit it – along with supporting documents specified in the form.
-Reference forms are part of the application form but they are available to be downloaded separately from the links below if required.
-Please note that we have prepared information that may be helpful for your chosen referee, the UCL Guidance for Referees. We suggest you provide your referee with a copy of this document when asking for an academic reference.
-Complete applications along with required documentation as detailed in the form must be submitted to the applicant’s academic department. In order to be shortlisted, you must make sure that your scholarship application is complete.
-All applications should be sent to the relevant academic department/institute/division/unit. Please check with the administrative staff for the correct address.

Deadline: The application deadline is 17th January 2014.
Further Information: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/overs-res/ors