University College London offers undergraduate scholarship
for UK/EU students. Students must hold an offer of admission to UCL to
study a full-time undergraduate degree for the 2013-2014 intake
(commencing September 2013). One scholarship is available for duration
of course. The successful recipient will be awarded £25,000. Application
should be submitted till 29th July 2013.
About Scholarship: The Malcolm Grant Scholarship
was established to celebrate the exceptional contribution of the
outgoing President & Provost to the UCL community over 10 years.
The aim of the Malcolm Grant Scholarship (UG) in 2013/14 is to enable
and encourage UK/EU students who can demonstrate financial need as well
as show leadership potential, to pursue their undergraduate studies at
UCL. One award is available commencing in the 2013/14 academic session.
Study: Scholarship is provided for courses offered by the University College London in UK
Course Level: Undergraduate degree level
Scholarship by: University College London, UK
Location: UK
Eligibility: -Be prospective UK or EU students;
-hold an offer of admission to UCL to study a full-time undergraduate degree for the 2013/14 intake (commencing September 2013).
Scholarship Open for: The students of UK or EU (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) can apply for this scholarship.
Number of award: One
Duration: Scholarship is offered for duration of course.
Value: The successful recipient will be awarded £25,000 for
the duration of their programme at UCL subject to satisfactory academic
progress.
Selection Criteria: The criterion for awarding the scholarship is financial need and leadership potential only.
Apply: By post or email
Deadline: 29th July 2013
Further Information: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/undergraduate/MalcolmGrant
International Students and Scholars, Oakland University
offers scholarship for undergraduates in USA. Scholarship applicants
must be newly admitted first time undergraduate international students
to Oakland University for either summer or fall 2013. Applicants must
demonstrate an active involvement in community service activities in
their home country; including but not limited to student leadership
roles, student advocacy, involved in organizing and planning school or
community programming, and improving the overall quality of life in
their community. The application deadline is October 4, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Oakland University. Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at Oakland University. Scholarship Provider: International Students and Scholars, Oakland University Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for the International Undergraduate Student Scholarship are as follows:
-Scholarship applicants must be newly admitted first time undergraduate
international students to Oakland University for either summer or fall
2013.
-Student applicants must intend to be an F-1 or J-1 visa holder to receive the scholarship.
-Students should (at a minimum) have the equivalent to a GPA of 3.0 from a previous institution to qualify.
-Applicants must demonstrate an active involvement in community service
activities in their home country; including but not limited to student
leadership roles, student advocacy, involved in organizing and planning
school or community programming, and improving the overall quality of
life in their community
-The winner of this scholarship will be
required to contribute in a meaningful way to campus activities at
OaklandUniversity during their first year here.
-A letter of recommendation from a current or previous advisor or professor.
-Transfer students currently in the U.S. are eligible.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Oakland
University is seeking qualified applicants for its International
Undergraduate Student Scholarship. The Scholarship in the amount of
$1000.00 will be awarded to a qualified international student newly
admitted to Oakland University. The ISSO has several scholarships
available for download below. Please know that all responses must be
typed. The deadline for each individual scholarship is listed below
along with the amount it is worth. The recipient will be required to
contribute to OU campus activities during their first year. Transfer
students currently in the U.S. are eligible.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? Total offer is of $1000.00.
Notification: Recipient of the scholarship will be notified by the end of November.
How to Apply: Deadline to submit application is October 4. All response smust be typed and submitted to the ISSO in person.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 4, 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Each year, the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the capacity-building
of Human Resources which was established by the Government of Japan
funds offers UNESCO/Japan young researchers’ fellowships
for developing countries. Priority attention will be given to women
candidatures, candidates from least developed countries (LDCs) and
African researchers. 20 fellowships are awarded to pursue research in
four areas of development of particular interest to UNESCO. Selected
students will be awarded a fellowship of US$6,000 to US$10,000 for a
minimum period of 3 months and a maximum of 9 months.
About Scholarship: UNESCO designed the project “UNESCO/Keizo
Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme” (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’
Fellowship Programme) in the framework of the Japanese Funds-in-Trust
for the Capacity-Building of Human Resources which was established in
November 2000 by the Government of Japan to enable UNESCO to give
impetus to research in four areas under UNESCO’s Priority Programme
Areas.
Study: Domains of research: Environment (with particular
emphasis on Water Sciences, Water Issues, Climate Change, Engineering
Capacity Building in the Developing World), Intercultural Dialogue,
Information and Communication Technologies and Peaceful Conflicts
Resolution. No other research topics will be considered.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing research in a host institution.
Scholarship by: UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship
Programme is funded under the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the
capacity-building of Human Resources which was established in November
2000 by the Government of Japan
Location: In one or two countries abroad
Eligibility: Applicants, a maximum of TWO from each applying National Commission, must meet the following general criteria:
- Candidates under this Programme must be post-graduate researchers,
already holding either an M.A. or M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) and
wishing to pursue research work abroad (preferably in their own region)
with a view to enhancing knowledge in one of the four specific fields
mentioned. Thus, those who are in the process of completing their
Master’s degree must have completed it PRIOR to taking up their
Fellowship.
-Candidates must be persons of high intellectual promise who may be
expected to make significant contributions to their country on return.
-Candidates must be no more than 40 years of age. Thus, applicants
born before 1 January 1974 will not be considered under the Programme.
-The selected Fellow must carry out the research under the auspices
of an academic supervisor in a host institution. Confirmation of
acceptance from the academic supervisor is imperative.
-Priority attention will be given to: Women candidatures, Candidates
from least developed countries (LDCs) and African researchers
-Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study/research.
Scholarship Open for: Students of Africa (Angola, Benin,
Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African
Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of
the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon,
Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia,
Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger,
Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia,
South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania,
Zambia and Zimbabwe),
Arab States (Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Yemen),
Asia and the Pacific (Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federal States of Micronesia,
Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan,
Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia,
Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue,
Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands,
Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan,
Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Vietnam),
Latin America and the Caribbean (Argentina, Belize,
Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican
Republic , Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti,
Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint
Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela),
Europe and North America (Albania, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Republic
of Moldova, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro,
Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine) and Associate Member State (Tokelau) can
apply for these fellowships.
Number of awards: 20
Duration: Duration of proposed research: minimum: 3 months and maximum: 9 months.
Value: The Fellowships financed by Japan and administered by UNESCO will consist of the following:
-A maximum amount between US$6,000 to US$10,000 will be awarded to
selected candidates. The amount, to be paid in two or three
installments, is intended to cover research costs only, and will not be
negotiable.
-No other costs will be considered and grants will be neither extended nor renewed.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be judged on the basis
of the merit of each application and of its pertinence to the
UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme.
Notification: Candidates who have not been informed of their
selection by 8 January 2014 should consider that their applications have
not been approved in the selection process.
Apply: All applications must be submitted with the required documentation on the UNESCO Fellowship Application
Form. Each Member State may nominate a maximum of two (2) candidates.
It is the National Commission’s responsibility to select the two
candidates whose applications it wishes to submit to UNESCO. The
application(s) should reach the Fellowships Section by post, email and
by fax.
The application must include the following attachments:
(i) The UNESCO Fellowship application form duly completed in
duplicate. Two recent photographs (obligatory) should be included with
the form.
(ii) Certified copies of degrees or diplomas (including transcript of
grades) in duplicate. Proof of having obtained a Master’s Degree must
be included.
(iii) A letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the candidate’s work.
(iv) A host institute’s letter of acceptance (i.e. the institute that
has accepted the candidate for work should she/he be selected for a
Fellowship). This letter of acceptance must indicate that the host
institute confirms its willingness to provide the relevant research
facilities required by the candidate in the chosen field of
specialization.
(v) The certificate of language proficiency (on the UNESCO form) duly
completed in duplicate for the language of the country of study (should
this be different from the candidate’s mother tongue) issued by an
official authority.
(vi) A detailed description, one to two page(s) (maximum), in either
English or French, of the research work for which the candidature is
being put forward.
Deadline: 30th August 2013
Further Information: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships/programmes/unescokeizo-obuchi-japan-young-researchers-fellowships-programme-unescokeizo-obuchi-research-fellowships-programme/
University of British Columbia offers International Leader of
Tomorrow Award for undergraduates in Canada. To be considered for the
award, students must be admissible to the first choice program they are
applying to, including meeting UBC’s English Language Admission
Standard. Applicant should be an international student, who is neither a
Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and who will be
studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa). Award-winners
receive an award-level commensurate with their financial need as
determined by the costs of their tuition, fees and living costs. The
deadline for nomination packages to be received at UBC is December 10,
2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of British Columbia. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at University of British Columbia. Scholarship Provider: University of British Columbia Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Eligibility: Award
candidates must be nominated by their current school or
college/university. To be considered for an International Leader of
Tomorrow Award, students must:
-be admissible to the first choice program they are applying to, including meeting UBC’s English Language Admission Standard
-have an excellent academic record (at least an “A” average or equivalent standard)
-be an international student, who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a
permanent resident of Canada, and who will be studying in Canada on a
Canadian Study Permit (visa)
-demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent them from pursuing a UBC degree.
-be entering a UBC undergraduate degree program from a recognized secondary school, college or other university
-students
who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills,
involvement in student affairs and community service, recognized
achievement in fields of endeavour such as the performing arts, sports,
debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and
examinations.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International
Students can apply for these scholarships (international student, who
is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and
who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa)).
Scholarship Description: The International Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate
superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in
student affairs and community service, recognized achievement in fields
of endeavour such as the performing arts, sports, debating or creative
writing, or external academic competitions and
examinations.International Leader of Tomorrow Award-winners receive an
award-level commensurate with their financial need as determined by the
costs of their tuition, fees and living costs, minus the financial
contribution the student and their family can make annually towards
these costs. A standard needs-assessment is made, based on financial
information provided by students and their families.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The
International Leader of Tomorrow Award can be renewed for up to three
additional years of undergraduate study, or to degree completion,
whichever is less, provided the student achieves satisfactory academic
standing in their faculty, continues to demonstrate financial need, and
maintains their Canadian study permit (visa).
What does it cover? International
Leader of Tomorrow Award-winners receive an award-level commensurate
with their financial need as determined by the costs of their tuition,
fees and living costs, minus the financial contribution the student and
their family can make annually towards these costs. A standard
needs-assessment is made, based on financial information provided by
students and their families.
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applications
can be sent electronically. When students are accepted for nomination,
their counsellor must use the International Leader of Tomorrow Award
nomination package. Nominees must also complete the online application
for academic admission to UBC, and meet the UBC English Language
Admission Requirement by December 10, 2013. Although applicants to UBC
can specify two program choices in their application for admission, an
International Leader of Tomorrow Award nomination will be considered
only in relation to the nominee’s first choice program.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for nomination packages to be received at UBC is December 10, 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS) offers Athlete Scholarship
for international elite athlete. Scholarship is available for pursuing
AISTS MSA Programme 2014 edition. The scholarship has a value of CHF
13’500 (half of the tuition fee). Applicant must be a current or former
international athlete and able to support cost of living in Lausanne
(approx. CHF 2’100 per month), and cost of travel to Switzerland and
back to country of residence.
About Scholarship: The AISTS offers an international elite athlete the opportunity to study at the AISTS MSA 2014 edition AISTS Athlete Scholarship
through a scholarship. The scholarship has a value of CHF 13’500 (half
of the tuition fee) and will be available to a current or former athlete
who has competed at international level, such as participation in the
Olympic Games.
The AISTS MSA is a unique 1 year-long international postgraduate
programme in sports management, endorsed by the International Olympic
Committee, and located in Lausanne in Switzerland. The AISTS MSA is
targeted at candidates who have a university degree and previous work
experience but wish to re-orientate their career in the sports industry.
Experience in the sports industry is therefore not a prerequisite but
experiences related to sport is a plus, ie, athlete, volunteer, member
of sport event organizing committee, member of club’s committee,
journalism in sport, coaching etc.
Study: sports management to pursue Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Administration and Technology
Course Level: Postgraduate programme
Scholarship by: International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS)
Location: Switzerland
Eligibility: Candidates must fulfill all requirements for
selection into the MSA programme and will need to demonstrate the
capacity to support the costs of living in Lausanne (estimated at CHF
2’100 per month, including accommodation), and cost of travel to
Switzerland and back to the country of residence. Applicant will be
considered for the scholarship after being successfully accepted in the
programme.
Scholarship Open for: International Students can apply
Duration: The scholarship has a value of CHF 13’500 (half of
the tuition fee). The AISTS MSA is a unique 1 year-long international
postgraduate programme.
Value: The scholarship has a value of CHF 13’500 (half of the
tuition fee) and will be available to a current or former athlete who
has competed at international level, such as participation in the
Olympic Games.
Selection criteria: Candidates must fulfil all requirements
for selection into the MSA programme and will need to demonstrate the
capacity to support the costs of living in Lausanne (estimated at CHF
2’100 per month, including accommodation), and cost of travel to
Switzerland and back to the country of residence.
Apply: Students can apply online. The online application
process cannot be paused and continued at a later stage. Therefore
applicant will need to have all of the supporting documents ready for
submission when starting the online application process. The following
information and supporting documents should be submitted:
-Expected financial support for all study induced expenses (incl.
travel to Switzerland and back, housing, transportation and other
additional cost of living). Examples of financial support: own
earnings/savings, own assets, family (incl. spouse/partner) income,
family (incl. spouse/partner) assets, next-of-kin/friends, your
government, agencies & foundations, bank loan. You will be asked to
specify the expected total amount of financial support for all study
induced expenses during the whole AISTS MSA programme in USD. Please
note that you must provide documentation to verify your income and
assets by either submitting a tax form, statement of employer or other
documents (e.g. bank statement)
-Include supporting documentation confirming your sporting
achievementsPlease note that you must provide documentation to verify
your sporting achievements. Examples of supporting documentation could
be an extract of your official results, an attestation from an NOC or
IF.
-Include a motivation letter to your scholarship application (1 to 2
pages). This letter must be different to the motivation letter submitted
with your application to the AISTS MSA. Important: Please note that the
online application process cannot be paused and continued at a later
stage. Therefore you will need to ensure that you have all of the
supporting documents ready for submission when starting the online
application process.
Note: All candidates for the AISTS Athlete Scholarship must
submit both applications, for the AISTS MSA 2014 programme and the
scholarship.
Deadline: 15th August 2013
Further Information: http://aists.org/scholarships
Oxford Brookes University Business School offers scholarships for
master’s in the field of human resource management (including
certificate and diploma level) or strategic management and leadership
(including diploma or certificate in management and leadership).
Applicant should have or expect to obtain a good honours
degree or equivalent from a recognized institution of higher education
or have experience which demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills
at an honors degree standard. The Simon Williams Scholarship Fund will
offer up to two scholarships worth £1,000 to students. Scholarships will
be awarded towards the tuition fee for the taught programme. Application deadline is 6th September 2013.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships
are provided in the field of human resource management (including
certificate and diploma level) or strategic management and leadership
(including diploma or certificate in management and leadership) by the
Oxford Brookes University. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level at Oxford Brookes University. Scholarship Provider: Oxford Brookes University Business School Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: - Applicant must have accepted your place at Oxford Brookes University for the part time professional development courses.
-Applicant should have, or expect to obtain, a good honours
degree or equivalent from a recognized institution of higher education,
or have experience which demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills
at an honours degree standard;
-Applicant must be self-funding, i.e. paying
your own course fees. If you are receiving awards from other sources of
funding which cover all or part of your tuition fees, you will not be
eligible for the Simon Williams Scholarship. Eligibility is not affected
by funding covering maintenance costs.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of UK can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The
scholarships have been established to commemorate the contribution to
the Faculty of Business and the University of Simon Williams, Dean of
the Faculty of Business from 1999 – 2005. The Simon Williams Scholarship
Fund will offer up to two scholarships worth £1,000 to students wishing
to undertake the part-time MA Human Resource Management (including
Certificate and Diploma level) or MA Strategic Management and Leadership
(including Diploma or Certificate in Management and Leadership)
September 2013.
Number of award (s): Two scholarships are offered.
Duration of award (s): Not Known
What does it cover? The
Simon Williams Scholarship Fund will offer up to two scholarships worth
£1,000 to students. Scholarships will be awarded towards the tuition
fee for the taught programme. Scholarships do not include a maintenance grant.
Selection Criteria: A
successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Academic achievement, although not necessarily in terms of formal
academic qualifications; integrity through their dealings with others;
and evidence of a high level of commitment to completing an undertaking,
self-motivation and a willingness to work hard, over and above general
expectations.
Notification: Decisions will be announced by 13th of September 2013.
How to Apply: Applications
should be made in writing (there are no forms) with any relevant
supporting documentation and must include the names of two referees by
the 6th September 2013. Please address applications to Laura Hart
(lahart-at-brookes.ac.uk).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 6th September 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
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The University of Kent in Rome is offering scholarship for taught master’s programme for
the academic year 2013–14. UK, EU and overseas students can apply for
the scholarship. Candidates must hold a first-class Bachelor’s Degree in
a relevant subject or hold an equivalent non-UK qualification or a
master’s degree at merit or distinction in a relevant subject or
equivalent by July 2013. Faculty of Humanities’ Scholarship consisting
of a fee waiver (worth £5,590) and a full maintenance stipend on £13,590
valid on a taught master’s programme in the Rome suite of programmes.
About Scholarship: The University of Kent at Rome is pleased
to be able to offer the following scholarship for taught Master’s
students for the academic year 2013–14: Faculty of Humanities’
Scholarship consisting of a fee waiver (worth £5,590) and a full
maintenance stipend on £13,590, valid on a taught Master’s programme in
the Rome suite of programmes.
Study: Roman history and archaeology or ancient history
Course Level: Master’s degree level
Scholarship by: University of Kent
Location: UK (Applicant spends their academic year in two great locations Canterbury and Rome).
Eligibility: -The scholarship is open to candidates who have
been offered a place on any of the Kent at Rome MA programmes in Roman
History and Archaeology or Ancient History, to start in September 2013.
-Candidates must hold a first-class Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant
subject, or hold an equivalent non-UK qualification or a Master’s degree
at merit or distinction in a relevant subject or equivalent by July
2013.
-The scholarship will be awarded to outstanding applicants able to
demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, clear intellectual
ambition and the potential to make a strong contribution to their chosen
MA programme.
-This scholarship is open to all full-time postgraduate applicants.
UK, EU and overseas fee paying students are invited to apply.
Scholarship Open for: UK, EU and overseas students can apply
Value: Faculty of Humanities’ Scholarship
consisting of a fee waiver (worth £5,590) and a full maintenance
stipend on £13,590, valid on a taught Master’s programme in the Rome
suite of programmes.
Apply: -Candidates must make a formal application to study on
an applicable Rome taught Master’s programme to commence their studies
in September 2013.
-Candidates must then be offered a place on the one of these programmes.
-Candidates must also send a letter of motivation, not exceeding 500
words, stating why they wish to join their chosen Kent at Paris MA
programme and how this fits into their longer term plans.
-The letter should be sent by post and electronically.
Deadline: 19 July 2013
Further Information: http://www.kent.ac.uk/secl/postgraduate/funding.html
Faculty of science of
the University of Geneva is offering master’s fellowships for
outstanding and highly motivated students for pursuing a Master’s of
Science in Switzerland. International students must have good academic
performance in the bachelor’s program. Selection of the fellowship is on
the basis of academic excellence and documentation sent by the
applicants. An English proficiency test is required. Application
deadline is 15 March 2014.
Study Subject (s):
This fellowship is awarded in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and
Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences,
Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics at University of
Geneva in Switzerland. Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing Master’s Degree level at University of Geneva in Switzerland. Scholarship Provider: The Faculty of science of the University of Geneva Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:
The Faculty of Science, in collaboration with several sponsors, has
established an Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and
highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in
any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty1. Admission criteria can
be consulted on the relevant Master Web pages2.
-French proficiency is not a formal requirement for the Master’s of the Faculty of science.
-Application for an Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any
university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the
best 10% of their bachelor’s program) and those have completed the
Bachelor degree or expect to complete it within 6 months3.
-Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students are eligible for this master fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Faculty of science of
the University of Geneva is an internationally top-ranked scientific
institution covering a broad range of scientific disciplines: Astronomy,
Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental
Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences and
Physics. It has a strong focus on research and hosts three National
Centers of Competence in Research of the highly competitive Swiss
National Science Foundation (Frontiers in Genetics; MaNEP; Chemical
Biology) and many European collaborative research projects. The Masters
of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal entry for high-level
professional and academic careers.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award (s): It is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.
What does it cover? The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties.
Selection Criteria:
Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence. Evaluation
will be made on the basis of the documentation sent by the applicants.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.
The application (in English or French) consists of: •Application Form (60 Kb, ) •A Curriculum Vitae including the transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with grades. •A
two-page essay in which the applicant describes his/her specific
scientific interests, specifies the Master’s program at the Faculty of
Science he/she would like to pursue, and motivates the intention to
pursue a Master of Science programme at the University of Geneva. •If
possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by
them directly to the e-mail address indicated below). They should
specifically attest if the candidate fulfills the conditions of the
Excellence Fellowship Program (see above). •Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.
Fellowship Application Deadline: Application deadline is 15 March 2014 (for Masters starting September 15, 2014).
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
The Embassy of Greece is inviting applications for Hellenic government scholarships
for the academic year 2013-2014. Total 30 scholarships are awarded out
of which 15 scholarships are available for target group 1 i.e. for
Balkan and Eastern European countries (non-member states of the European
Union), Asia, Africa and Latin America and 15 are awarded for target
group 2 i.e. for European Union Member States, Iceland, Norway,
Switzerland, USA, Canada, Japan and Oceania. These scholarships are
offered for pursuing further education/postgraduate studies/postdoctoral
research at the Greek Universities.
About Scholarship: The Embassy of Greece would like to bring
to your attention the Hellenic Government Scholarships Programme for
foreigners, for the academic year 2013-2014. The State Scholarships
Foundation announces that it will offer up to fifteen scholarships to
nationals (foreigners or of Greek origin) of Balkan and Eastern European
countries (non-member states of the European Union), Asia, Africa and
Latin America and fifteen scholarships to nationals (foreigners or/of
Greek origin) of the European Union Member States, Iceland, Norway,
Switzerland, U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Oceania, for studies in Greece,
beginning in the academic year 2013-2014.
Study: Applicants may apply to study any subject area currently available at the Greek Universities.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing further education/postgraduate studies/postdoctoral research
Scholarship by: The Embassy of Greece
Location: Greece
Eligibility: Applicants should:
1. be foreign nationals
2. Hold only foreign citizenship (not both foreign and Greek).
3. Not exceed the age limit by the application deadline as follows:
-a., d. and e. categories of scholarships: are aged 35 years (year of birth after 1978 and onwards)
-b. category of scholarships: are aged 40 years (year of birth after 1973 and onwards)
-category for medical doctors: are aged 40 years (year of birth after 1973 and onwards)
- c. category of scholarships: are aged 55 years (year of birth after 1958 and onwards)
4. Hold a graduate degree from a foreign recognized higher education institute.
5. Hold a postgraduate degree (Master’s or equivalent) from a foreign
or a Greek University for prospective PhD applicants. This postgraduate
degree is not a prerequisite for the following categories:
-specialization in the Fine Arts (d. category)
-collection of research data (e. category)
- Those who are legally residents in Greece whilst undertaking PhD studies.
- Applicants for postdoctoral research studies must hold a doctoral
degree (PhD) completed at a foreign or a Greek University. However,
their graduate degree (Bachelor) should be from a foreign University.
- For further education (in the following specific subject areas of
study: Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy, History and Art),
applicants should be professors in a Department of Greek studies at a
foreign University. A certified document from this Department showing
their employment must also be submitted along with all relevant
documentation.
-Medical doctors should have either completed their specialty
or hold a postgraduate degree (equivalent to Master’s).The scholarship
is strictly offered for postgraduate/doctoral studies and not for work
or internship in a state hospital.
6. Have a very good command of English or French.
7. Have never been on a scholarship from the I.K.Y. (those who have
been granted a scholarship for the IKY Programme “Greek Language and
Culture” are entitled to apply).
8. Have not undertaken studies in Greece on a scholarship provided by any Greek authority.
Scholarship Open for: For target group I: scholarships are
open to nationals (foreigners or of Greek origin) of Balkan and Eastern
European countries (non-member states of the European Union), Asia,
Africa and Latin America and for target group II: scholarships are open
to nationals (foreigners or/of Greek origin) of the European Union
Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Japan and
Oceania.
Categories of scholarships:
a. Postgraduate studies in combination with Modern Greek Language
courses in a school of Modern Greek Language, at a state Greek
University only during the first year of the scholarship. These courses
are optional, unless otherwise stipulated by the Regulations of the
relevant University Department.
i) Master’s Degree: (one (1) year up to two (2) years).
ii) Doctorate (PhD): (one (1) year up to three (3) years). Under
exceptional circumstances an additional year may be granted for those
PhD students who are on the writing phase of their thesis, with no
additional expenses from the I.K.Y., but with an extended by one year
residence permit given for this purpose.
b. Postdoctoral research (six (6) months up to one (1) year) in
combination with optional Modern Greek Language courses in a School of
Modern Greek Language, at a state Greek University.
c. Further education in the following subject areas: Greek Language,
Literature, Philosophy, History and Art aimed for professors of Greek
studies at Universities abroad (six (6) months up to one (1) year).
d. Specialization in Fine Arts (attendance of seminars) – one (1)
year in combination with optional Modern Greek Language courses in a
School of Modern Greek Language, at a state Greek University.
e. Collection of research data for applicants who are conducting PhD studies in their country, (one (1) year).
Number of awards: Total 30 scholarships are offered as follows: For target group I:
2 scholarships for a Master’s Degree
2 scholarships for a PhD
5 scholarships for a Postdoctoral Research
2 scholarships for Further Education
1 scholarship for Fine Arts
3 scholarships for Research Data
For target group II:
2 scholarships for a Master’s Degree
2 scholarships for a PhD
5 scholarships for a Postdoctoral Research
2 scholarships for Further Education
1 scholarship for Fine Arts
3 scholarships for Research Data
Duration: The scholarship is only valid for the academic year
2013-2014. The duration of the total scholarship is for a continuous
period of time.
-The duration of the postgraduate and doctoral scholarship is annual and renewable as follows:
a. for the Master’s, with Greek Language Courses included, for one (1) further year,
b. for the PhD for two (2) additional years.
-The duration of the post-doctoral scholarship
and the further education (in the Greek Language, Literature,
Philosophy, History and Art) is six (6) months initially and is
renewable for a further semester depending upon the research undertaken.
The award cannot be held over a maximum of twelve (12) months.
-The duration of the scholarship for specialization in the Fine
Artists annual with the Greek Language courses included. This
scholarship cannot be extended.
-The duration of the scholarship for collection of research data is strictly annual without any possibility for renewal.
The renewal of the scholarship is decided upon by the Administrative
Board of this Foundation according to the scholar’s programme of studies
and is subject to satisfactory progress (e.g. scholars should: follow
their programme of study, complete the Modern Greek Language course
successfully -where applicable- to be awarded the intended degrees, have
satisfactory academic accomplishment etc.). In all cases, the I.K.Y.
takes into account all submitted reports and decides upon the total
duration of each scholarship.
Value: All scholarships include:
a. 600,00€ (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) as a fixed contribution for initial expenses.
b. Free cost emergency medical treatment under the National Health
Service (in public hospitals). European citizens should have the
European Insurance – Illness Card from their insurance agency of their
country.
-The scholarships for postgraduate, doctoral studies, specialization
in the Fine Arts and collection of research data include a monthly
allowance of 600,00€ (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by
this Foundation) for living expenses, whereas for postdoctoral and
further education studies (in the Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy
and Art), a monthly allowance of 800,00€ (net amount -taxes are
excluded which are paid by this Foundation).
c. The full cost of tuition fees (net amount – taxes are excluded
which are paid by this Foundation) to attend courses in a state School
of Modern Greek Language at a Greek University, provided only during the
first year of the scholarship (where applicable).
-The scholarships for doctoral studies include as well: a) up to
300,00€ (net amount -taxes are excluded which are paid by this
Foundation) to cover binding and printing costs of the PhD thesis at the
end of the scholarship and b) up to 300,00€ (net amount – taxes are
excluded which are paid by this Foundation) to cover research costs
(e.g. consumables) if such expenses are required by the programme of
studies.
- Grants are not available to fund travel expenses and attendance at conferences, seminars, symposia or research activities.
-No additional assistance or funds are provided for the spouse or
other dependants of the scholarship holder (if you plan to bring your
family with you, you will need to consider cost issues carefully).
- The scholarship will be withheld for periods spent outside Greece without the prior permission of this Foundation.
Selection Criteria: General selection criteria
1. Complete file documentation.
2. Acceptance by a Greek State University or Research Institution (for Postdoctoral candidates) or Academic Staff.
3. Knowledge of the Greek language (and other languages).
4. Final grade of the degree(s) obtained.
5. Letters of reference.
6. Title and research proposal (where applicable).
Notification: Students will be notified about the outcome of your application by September 2013.
Apply: Applicants meeting the above requirements by the
application deadline should submit through the Greek Diplomatic
Authorities in their country of residence (or in a neighboring country
in case of absence of a Greek Embassy or Consulate in their country) the
following documents:
1. An application form (available from the Greek Diplomatic Mission,
or the I.K.Y., or downloaded copy from the I.K.Y. website at:
www.iky.gr) duly completed, signed and with one recent photograph
attached.
2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
3. Transcripts of previous University studies (undergraduate and
postgraduate) and certified copies of the degrees obtained. Please
ensure that all qualifications gained at degree (i.e. university) level
and above are included.
4. A document from the University where they have completed their
Master’s Degree (or equivalent), stating the duration of their studies.
5. A formal letter (or relative certificate) indicating the very good
command -both written and oral- of English or French (in case of non
native speakers).
6. Two (2) letters of reference, of two (2) academics (who are
familiar with the area of research and explaining how the qualification
aimed at would benefit the candidate’s research career) from a Greek or
foreign university. References must only be submitted in Greek, English
or French.
7. A research proposal with the topic (for doctoral and postdoctoral candidates).
8. A formal letter from a foreign University Department (for those
conducting a PhD in their country – e. category), certifying that part
of their doctoral research has to be undertaken at a Greek University,
and the proposal for their doctoral research.
9. A formal letter from a Faculty or Department of a state University
or Research Centre based in Greece certifying their undertaking of a
research project signed by the supervisor appointed.
10. A formal letter from a Greek University Department (for those
already conducting a PhD at a Greek University) and who are legally
residents in Greece), certifying their doctoral status.
11. A recent national hospital certificate or a certificate from the
relevant health service stating that the applicant does not suffer from
any infectious diseases.
12. A copy of a valid passport/identity card (those legally residents in Greece are exempted from this validation).
If documentation is not in English, French or Greek, a certified
translation into Greek or English must be supplied. In addition,
documents numbered 3, 4, 8 and 11 should be certified by the Greek
Diplomatic Authorities (the Greek Embassy or Consulate), only in cases
where the candidate’s state of origin is not a member of the Hague
Convention (Apostille) of 5 October 1961 abolishing the requirement of
legalization. Applicants must already hold their degrees at the time of
submission of their application files. Expected degrees not awarded by
the specified deadline will not be taken into consideration. Only
complete documentation requested will be processed. (Incomplete,
inadequate or illegible application files will not be taken into
consideration). Applicants must only submit certified copies of original
documents as these will not be returned. Please note that only the
letters of reference may be submitted at a later date, and in any case
no later than July 31, 2013 directly to the I.K.Y. Applicants who are
legally in Greece and hold a residence permit card may only submit
directly to the I.K.Y. all the above–mentioned documents, along with a
photocopy of their residence permit card.
Deadline: July 26, 2013
Further Information: http://www.iky.gr/en/press/item/789-announcement
