Monday 28 November 2016

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Special American Business Internship Training Program (SABIT)

Deadline:  December 9, 2016
Open to: participants from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Central Asia
Venue: February 25-March 18, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Description
SABIT is announcing its first two programs for 2017 and starting to recruit participants for Food and Beverage Packaging and Marketing and Road construction programs.
1. Food and Beverage Packaging and Marketing
The Food and Beverage Packaging and Marketing Program will aim to familiarize delegates with trends in packaging materials, processing and packaging related standards (ISO, HACCP, FSSC), branding and marketing, storage & shipping, innovative technologies and equipment for packing and packaging. The ideal candidate would be an executive or decision-making manager of a company involved in either:
Manufacturing packaging/packing materials which are used to package food or beverages;
Contract packagers –companies that package food/beverages which food processing company has already processed;
Companies which process and package their own food or beverages.
The program is opened for participants from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Central Asia.
Candidates must be in position of a significant decision making responsibility and have several years of industry experience. Knowledge of English language is not required to participate in this program.
The program dates are February 18-March 11, 2017. The deadline for submitting applications is December 9, 2016.
SABIT covers expenses related to travel from Kyiv or Istanbul to Washington and back, accommodation, medical insurance and 400 USD stipendium for the whole period. Successful candidates should cover visa fee and meal expenses.
2. Road construction
Road construction program is designed for the companies performing road construction projects, including project development, construction of roads, highways and motorways, bridges and overhead roads.
Eligibility
The program is opened for participants from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Central Asia.
Candidates must be in position of significant decision making responsibility and have several years of industry experience. Knowledge of English language is not required to participate in this program. The program dates are February 25-March 18, 2017.
Costs
SABIT covers expenses related to travel from Kyiv or Istanbul to Washington and back, accommodation, medical insurance and 400 USD stipendium for the whole period. Successful candidates should cover visa fee and meal expenses.
Application
The deadline for submitting applications is December 9, 2016.
To apply for these programs, a participant should fill in application form, prepare letter of recommendation and send it to the following e-mail address: Nataliia.shknyeyeva@trade.gov before the program deadline. Nataliia is ready to answer all questions and can be reached by phone +38 095 274 02 15; +380 44 521 52 22 or by e-mail.
If you have any questions, please email:  Nataliia.shknyeyeva@trade.gov.


Friday 25 November 2016

30 University of Brighton International Scholarships in UK, 2017-2018

For entry in academic year 2017/18, there are 30 University of Brighton international scholarships available to new, full-time international postgraduate taught-degree students.
The aim of the University of Brighton postgraduate scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.
The University of Brighton is a university of 20,685 students and 2,700 staff based on five campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings on the south coast of England.
Most postgraduate courses require an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no element less than 5.5.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a postgraduate programme at the University of Brighton.
Study Subject: Scholarships are offered to different departments across the university, all offering a diverse range of courses.
Scholarship Award: There are 30 University of Brighton international scholarships available to new, full-time international postgraduate taught-degree students. The scholarship is worth a £5,000 reduction in the cost of your tuition fees for each year of your course.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for a scholarship-
Applicants must be a new, full-time, international fee-status student who holds an offer for a postgraduate taught degree with a minimum course duration of one year.
Applicants must have applied for the course of your choice at the University of Brighton, and have been offered a place on that course for 2017 entry.
Students studying graduate diplomas, pre-masters programmes, or equivalent, at University of Brighton partner colleges or those on PG Cert and PG Dip courses (excluding OSPAP, Law CPE PGDip and Accounting PGDip) are not eligible for these scholarships.
These scholarships are not open to students who are fully sponsored.
Existing international students are also not eligible unless starting a new postgraduate programme.
Nationality: UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Masters-level degree courses typically require a first degree. However, if they don’t hold this qualification but can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience, they will consider their application on the basis of applicants potential to benefit from, and contribute to, a course.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Most postgraduate courses require an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no element less than 5.5, but a number of courses do have higher IELTS requirements than this.
How to Apply: For the 2017 academic year, please email internationalscholarships-at-brighton.ac.uk with your University of Brighton student number in the subject line, and we will send you a scholarship application pack. The application form can then be returned electronically to the same email address or sent by post to the address indicated on the scholarship application form. Please note application forms will not be sent to students who do not have an offer of a full-time place with them.
Application Deadline: There are four application deadlines throughout the year: 31 January, 31 March, 31 May, and 31 July 2017.


Bond University Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2017

Bond University is offering scholarships for domestic and international HDR students who are studying, or intend on studying, a PhD Doctorate by Research.
Bond University is committed to providing a high level HDR experience to ensure success in students’ research and research training.
As Australia’s first private non-profit university, Bond University seeks to be recognized internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow’s professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
In order to apply for an HDR program, students must meet the HDR academic entry requirements of Bond University, as well as satisfy visa, residency and English proficiency requirements
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD Doctorate by Research at Bond University.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship Award: The 2017 full-time stipend rate will be $26,682.00 p.a. (indexed annually).
Scholarship can be taken in Australia
Eligibility: There are two types of scholarships: Research Training Program (RTP) stipend scholarship and Bond University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (BUPRS)
The scholarship application process is open to domestic and overseas HDR students who are studying, or intend on studying, a PhD Doctorate by Research at Bond University.
All applicants must hold a valid Letter of Offer for enrolment in a HDR program, issued by Bond University, prior to applying for this award
In order to apply for an HDR program, students must meet the HDR academic entry requirements of Bond University, as well as satisfy visa, residency and English proficiency requirements
Nationality: Domestic and overseas students can apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have bachelor degree  or equivalent.
English Language Requirement: All applicants must provide formal documentary evidence of English language proficiency per the stated requirements below. If an applicant provides evidence that fits under more than one category, then the most recent evidence will be used for admission.
How to Apply: Applicants must apply through the on line Application Form. Scholarship application process
Step 1 – Expression of Interest Your first step is to lodge a HDR Expression of Interest. Once your Expression of Interest has been accepted, you will be required to make an application for admission to a HDR Doctoral program through the relevant Faculty.
Step 2 – Find a Supervisor To start this process, click on the Find a Supervisor button.
Step 3 – Admission to Bond University To start this process, click on the Apply for admission button.
Step 4 – Apply for a Scholarship Once your application for admission has been approved, and you have received your Letter of Offer, you may then apply for a scholarship through the Apply for Scholarship button.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 31, 2017.

Thursday 24 November 2016

University of Vienna Scholarships for International Students in Austria, 2017

The University of Vienna is inviting applications for uni:docs fellowship programme. These fellowships are open to doctoral candidates of all disciplines.
The uni:docs fellowship programme is an individual scholarship which aims at financing excellent doctoral candidates for a period of three years.
The University of Vienna is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is one of the oldest universities in the German-speaking world.
By the time of the application the TOEFL iBT or the IELTS Academic needs to be completed successfully.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing doctoral research programme at the University of Vienna.
Study Subject: These fellowships are are open to doctoral candidates of all disciplines.
Scholarship Award:
Uni:docs fellows will be employed at the University of Vienna for 30h/week according to the current collective agreement.
Uni:docs fellows are members of the scientific staff who enjoy all rights and duties involved in such a position.
Scholarship can be taken in Austria
Eligibility:
The fellowship programme is open to doctoral candidates of all disciplines.
Applicants need not necessarily already be enrolled as PhD candidates at the time of application.
Already enrolled applicants: If the applicant is already enrolled as a PhD candidate at the University of Vienna, the admission has to have occurred no earlier than the summer semester 2015.
Not yet enrolled applicants: If the applicant is not yet enrolled as a PhD candidate at the University of Vienna, the admission needs to take place before October 2017. All information about requirements and the admission process can be found Opens external link in new window here.
If funding for a duration of at least 2 years has been granted from elsewhere (e.g. ÖAW-DOC scholarship, or an employment at the university), then it is not possible to apply for the uni:docs scholarship.
The funding of part-time dissertations is not possible. Additional employment which is not clearly related to research is also not possible.
Applicants need a supervisor at the University of Vienna who is working in the field of the planned thesis and has to have at least a 50 percentage contract with the University of Vienna which lasts until end of September 2020. At the time of their application, applicants already have to be accepted by this supervisor as PhD candidate. The supervisor needs to fill out an online form (see application documents) to complete the application process.
Nationality: This doctoral fellowship programme is open to both Austrian and international candidates.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: The admission procedure depends on if the student completed their previous studies at the University of Vienna or at another university or a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule).
English Language Requirement: By the time of the application the TOEFL iBT or the IELTS Academic needs to be completed successfully. Partner universities in English-speaking countries do not accept any other language tests than TOEFL or IELTS as proof of English proficiency. Minimum scores
TOEFL iBT: min. 90 out of 120 points
IELTS Academic: min. 6.5 out of 9 points (6.5 overall bands, 6.0 writing)
Some universities may require higher scores or have very specific TOEFL/IELTS scores for each band (reading, listening, writing, speaking).
How to Apply: A complete application includes the following parts
The online application form including the abstract (max. 2000 characters incl. spaces). The abstract of German applications must be written in German. If the application is in a language other than German, the abstract must be written in English.
Upload: A CV (in the language of the application, max 3 pages). This CV should not contain any information that allows inferences on the gender of the applicant (no picture, no first name, no e-mail address with first names etc)!
Upload: A narrative CV (in German or English, max. 3 pages)
Upload: A research proposal of the dissertation project (max. 10 pages including reference list). The proposal must include information on the state of the art as well as information on methods, a time plan and information on relevant literature on the topic. The research proposal should not contain any information that allows inferences on the gender of the applicant (no picture, no first name, no e-mail address with first names etc)
Application Deadline: The deadline for application is January 13, 2017. The statement has to be submitted by the supervisor online before 20 January 2017.


University of Sydney Honours Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2017

The University of Sydney is offering scholarships for domestic and international students who are intending to enrol in an appended Honours program.
Honours scholarships provide opportunities for new or continuing students who have demonstrated academic excellence in their studies.
The University of Sydney is an Australian public research university in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is Australia’s first university and is regarded as one of the country’s leading universities.
If English is not student’s first language, they must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission can be confirmed.
Course Level: Scholarships are awarded to students intending to enrol in an appended Honours program at the University of Sydney.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship Award: Scholarship has a value of $6,000.
Scholarship can be taken in Australia
Eligibility: Before completing the Application Form, please ensure student have read the following information
To be eligible for an Honours Scholarship you must apply for entry at the University of Sydney commencing in 2017, either in semester 1 or semester 2.
Honours Scholarship applications are open only once a year. Regardless of which semester you will commence in, please lodge an application for the year of enrolment.
The Honours program must involve an additional year to a standard Bachelor degree, i.e. degrees that allow course completion in an Honours stream are not eligible for this scholarship.
Students must be either be:
A local student (an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or permanent resident of Australia); or
An international student who has completed their undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney.
Please ensure students have read the Conditions of Award prior to completing this form.
Nationality: Domestic and international students can apply for Honours Scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.
English Language Requirement: If English is not student’s first language, they must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission can be confirmed.
How to Apply: Students must upload the following documentation to your application:
Academic transcripts
Equity applications
Personal statement
Application Deadline: The closing date for application is January 13, 2017. ( Please keep in mind that students must have an admission application for Honours by 31 December 2016 to be considered eligible).


University of St Andrews Scholarships for International Students in UK, 2017-2018

The University of St Andrews is inviting applications for international undergraduate scholarships for 2017 entry. These scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction of up to £4,000 per year.
The University of St Andrews is one of the UK’s top universities and is one of Europe’s most research intensive seats of learning.
All students entering the University must provide evidence that they can use English well enough to study effectively at St Andrews.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at the University of St Andrews in UK.
Study Subject: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of St Andrews in UK.
Scholarship Award: The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction of up to £4,000 per year for each year of the student’s undergraduate studies and will be awarded on the basis of financial need.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
International Students can apply for the scholarship.
Entrant scholarships are for international students who will be studying at St Andrews for an undergraduate degree starting in 2017.
Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: All students entering the University must provide evidence that they can use English well enough to study effectively at St Andrews.
How to Apply: This scholarship is available for application through Scholarships and Funding. After you have applied to a new course beginning in the 2017-2018 academic year, you can access Scholarships and Funding through My Application.
Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is March 16, 2017.


Wednesday 23 November 2016

University College Dublin Scholarships for International Students in Ireland, 2017

University College Dublin is offering Global Excellence Graduate Scholarships for the academic year 2017-2018. Citizens of Africa, China, East Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, North America and South America can apply.
The Scholarship Program is funded by UCD International and aims to attract excellent candidates to the UCD’s programs and encourage early application.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing full-time master programme at University College Dublin.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship Award: Scholarships cover 50-100% tuition fee.
Scholarship can be taken in Ireland
Eligibility:
All successful applicants to eligible full-time, one-year taught Masters programmes who are citizens of and resident in Africa, China, East Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, North America and South America.
In order to be eligible to apply for this advertised scholarship, applicants must have ‘Offer’, ‘Conditional Offer’, ‘Accept’ or ‘Conditional Accept’ status associated with their application.
Nationality: Citizens of Africa, China, East Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, North America and South America can apply.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Holders of Bachelors and Masters Degrees with good grades from competitive and well ranked universities and colleges can be considered for entry to graduate degrees at UCD.
English Language Requirement:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by Princeton University
A minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +.
A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in the each section.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.
How to Apply: Students can apply directly using the online application system.
Application Deadline: The application deadlines are
Africa: February 28th 2017
China: March 31st 2017
East Asia: March 31, 2017
South Asia: February 28th 2017
South East Asia: March 31, 2017
North America: February 1st 2017
South America: March 31, 2017


VLIR-UOS Master Degree Scholarships for Developing Countries in Belgium, 2017

Applications are invited for VLIR-UOS Scholarships available for the students of developing countries. Scholarships are offered for training and masters programmes at a Flemish university or university college in Belgium.
VLIR-UOS supports partnerships between universities and university colleges, in Flanders and in the South, looking for innovative responses to global and local challenges. VLIR-UOS funds cooperation projects between professors, researchers and teachers.
Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Course Level: Scholarships are offered for training and masters programmes at a Flemish university or university college in Belgium.
Study Subject(s): Students can only apply for following master (ICP) or training (ITP) programmes that are recognized and funded by VLIR-UOS: Master programmes: Master of Human Settlements, Master of Development Evaluation and Management, Master of Governance and Development, Master of Globalization and Development and Master of Cultures and Development Studies (One-year programmes); Two-year programmes: Master of Science in Food Technology, Master of Aquaculture (IMAQUA), Master of Epidemiology, Master of Agro-and Environmental Nematology, Master of Rural Development, Master of Statistics, Master of Water Resources Engineering, Master of Sustainable Territorial Development, Master of Transportation Sciences and Road Safety in Low & Middle Income Countries, Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans and Lakes) and Training programmes: Sustainable Development and Human Rights Law, Health Management in Aquaculture, Audio-visual Learning Materials – Management, Production and Activities (AVLM), Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Risk Analysis, Modern breeding techniques of maize, I-EBQ (International training on Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Qualitative research methods) and  Clinical Nutrition – the North-South experience (More information will be available early December 2016).
Scholarship Award: The scholarships cover all related expenses as follow:
For a training programme: Allowance: € 33/day, Several one-time payments and Accommodation, insurance, international travel and tuition fee
For a Master programme: Allowance: € 890/month, Accommodation allowance: € 390/month, Family allowance: € 62 per dependent person/month, Several one-time payments and Insurance, international travel and tuition fee.
Scholarship can be taken in Belgium
Eligibility: Students can only apply for a scholarship if they meet the following requisites.
Nationality and Country of Residence: A candidate should be a national and resident of one of the following 31 countries (not necessarily the same country) at the time of application:
Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Niger
Asia: Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Palestinian Territories, Vietnam
Latin America: Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru
Age: The maximum age for a Master programme candidate is 35 years for an initial masters and 40 years for an advanced masters. The maximum age for a training candidate is 45 years. The candidate cannot succeed this age on January 1 of the intake year.
Professional background and experience: VLIR-UOS gives priority to candidates who are employed in academic institutions, research institutes, governments, social economy or NGO’s, or aim a career in one of these sectors. However, also candidates employed in the profit sector or newly graduated candidates without any work experience (for Master programmes) can be eligible for the scholarship. The training candidate should have relevant professional experience and a support letter confirming (re)integration in a professional context where the acquired knowledge and skills will be immediately applicable.
Fungibility with other VLIR-UOS funding. A scholarship is not compatible with financial support within a VLIR-UOS funded IUC- or TEAM-project. Candidates working in a university where such projects are being organized, should submit a declaration of the project leader stating that the department where the candidate is employed is not involved in the project.
Former VLIR-UOS scholarship applications and previously awarded scholarships: A candidate can only submit one VLIR-UOS scholarship application per year, irrespectively of the scholarship type. As a consequence, a candidate can only be selected for one VLIR-UOS scholarship per year.
Nationality: : Students of following countries are eligible to apply for VLIR-UOS scholarships: Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa; Asia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Philippines, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Nepal, Palestinian Territories, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam; Latin America: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname and Uruguay.
How to Apply: To apply for a scholarship, you first need to apply for the training or Master programme. To apply for a training or Master programme, visit the website of the training or Master programme of your interest. Follow the guidelines for application for the programme as mentioned on its website. In the programme application, you can mention whether you wish to apply for a scholarship. In case you do,  the programme coordinator forwards your application to VLIR-UOS. Applications submitted by the candidates to VLIR-UOS directly will not be considered! Take into account that you can only apply for one training or Master programme per year. The dates of application are determined by the programme. Check the website of the training or Master programme for more details.
Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is determined according to the universities programme. Check the list of eligible programmes 2017 to find out which calls for scholarships are currently open.


13 Giessen University PhD Scholarships for International Students in Germany, 2017-2018

Giessen University’s International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), co-funded by the German federal government’s Excellence Initiative, offers a three-year, structured PhD-programme in the study of culture.
The GCSC supports young researchers with families: appointees with children under the age of twelve are eligible for renewals of up to four years.
The University of Giessen, officially called Justus Liebig University Giessen, is a large public research university in Giessen, Hesse, Germany.
Applicants must obtain a first or upper second class honours M.A. degree (or the equivalent). The GCSC’s working languages are German and English, and applicants must be fluent in at least one of them; knowledge of both is an advantage and should be acquired during the scholarship period.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for PhD programme at Giessen University.
Study Subject: The GCSC expects scholarship holders to:
Pursue a dissertation project that contributes to the GCSC’s research profile* and can be supervised at the Justus Liebig University,
Actively participate in one of the GCSC’s research areas* by initiating, coordinating and documenting collaborative research projects, such as conferences or publications,
Participate in the GCSC’s curriculum.
Scholarship Award:  The PhD scholarship period starts on October 1, 2017 and includes a monthly stipend of approximately €1,468 (plus family allowances when applicable). Scholarships are offered for one year with the possibility of two extensions, each of one year. The GCSC supports young researchers with families: appointees with children under the age of twelve are eligible for renewals of up to four years. Acceptance of a scholarship requires participation in the study programme and wide-ranging events offered by the GCSC, as well as active involvement in at least one Research Area and one other GCSC/GGK research group. Doctoral members of the GCSC must register as PhD students at the Justus Liebig University. There are no tuition fees for doctoral students at the JLU, except for an enrolment fee of approximately €300 per semester. All scholarship holders are expected to assume residency in or near Giessen.
Scholarship can be taken in Germany
Eligibility:
They invite applications from students who graduated with excellent marks (from two-year research-track master’s programmes in one of the GCSC’s academic subjects* or  the arts/humanities, cultural studies or social sciences no longer than two years ago as well as from students who expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours M.A. degree (or the equivalent).
The GCSC encourages applications which make a significant contribution to the study of culture in various historical contexts, including contemporary phenomena. An international research perspective, i.e. international study experience, is an advantage.
The GCSC’s working languages are German and English, and applicants must be fluent in at least one of them; knowledge of both is an advantage and should be acquired during the scholarship period.
The GCSC focuses its research within the following Research Areas*: Research Area 1: Cultural Memory Studies | Research Area 2: Cultural Narratologies | Research Area 3: Cultural Transformation and Performativity Studies | Research Area 4: Visual and Material Culture Studies | Research Area 5: Media and Multiliteracy Studies | Research Area 6: Cultural Identities | Research Area 7: Global Studies and Politics of Space | Research Area 8: Cultures of Knowledge, Research and Education.
In addition, the GCSC has established five research groups organized around “emerging topics” that are expected to contribute to the research profile by establishing and strengthening links to neighbouring disciplines as well as to emerging topics in contemporary public discourse. Thus far, Emerging Topic Groups have been established on “Ecology”, “Migration”,  “Religion” and “Life Sciences”.
Nationality: German and international applicants are eligible to apply.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must obtain a first or upper second class honours M.A. degree (or the equivalent).
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: The GCSC’s working languages are German and English, and applicants must be fluent in at least one of them; knowledge of both is an advantage and should be acquired during the scholarship period.
How to Apply:  The main selection criteria are the candidates’ academic qualifications, the academic quality of the research proposal and the suitability of the project for the GCSC’s research programme. Short-listed candidates will be invited to a 30-minute interview. The application deadline is February 1, 2017. All applications (including an application form and further documents as stated on the GCSC website) have to be submitted online.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 1, 2017.


Ph.D in Food Science

Deadline: 9 December 2016
Open to: graduates with a Master degree related to the subject area of the project (e.g. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, pharmaceutical science and chemical engineering
Scholarship: 3 year-position, covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff
Description
Department of Food, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD scholarship in Food Science commencing February 1st 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The PhD student will be part of the EU-funded project “European Joint Doctorate in Food Science” (EJDFoodSci). EJDFoodSci is an Innovative Training Network (ITN) concerning the challenges malting and brewing. The scientific objective of the project is to reduce the environmental impact of malt and beer production by introducing innovative technologies that reduce energy consumption, whilst maintaining or improving their flavour quality and stability. The current PhD project (ESR2) focuses on malts for control of trace elements with pro-oxidative effects during the brewing process and in finished beer. The current project is offered as joint degree PhD project together with UA Krakow.
The project will assess the possibility to obtain beer with improved flavour stability by setting up schemes for minimising the levels of prooxidants in beer. This will include characterization of important prooxidants in malt, wort and beer, their distributions and their chemical interactions.
The key tasks as a PhD student at Science are:
Manage and carry through your research project;
Take PhD courses at EJDFoodSci partners;
Write scientific papers and your PhD thesis;
Participate in international congresses;
The successful candidate must be ready to visit both academic and industrial EJDFoodSci partners during the project;
Teach and disseminate your research.
Eligibility
Master degree related to the subject area of the project (e.g. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, pharmaceutical science and chemical engineering);
Any nationality;
A good understanding of multivariate data analysis, design of experiments and database creation;
Strong communication skills;
Interest in working in a cross-disciplinary environment;
Academic record;
Relevant work experience;
Other professional activities;
Language skills, fluency in English is essential.
Scholarship
The position is available for a 3-year period;
At the time of selection by the host organization, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment;
Specific for Early Stage Researchers (ESRs, PhD positions): At the time of recruitment, it is a requirement that PhD candidates have not been awarded a doctorate degree and are in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) their research careers;
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment is according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The salary is according to standardised EU rules for ITN grants and the appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
How to Apply?
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically APPLY HERE.
Please include 
Cover Letter, stating which PhD project you are applying for and detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project;
CV;
Diploma and transcripts of records (BsC and MsC);
Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any);
Full contact details (Name, address, telephone & email) of 1-3 professional referees;
Documentation of English language qualifications, cf. general rules and guidelines.
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Executive Order no. 1039 of 27 August 2 PhD Order. For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the principal supervisor: Professor Mogens L. Andersen, Department of Food Science, mola@food.ku.dk
More information on the official website.

Oxford-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships

Deadline: 20 January 2017
Open to: individuals who have a determination to succeed and to equip them to excel in their chosen field
Scholarship: the scholarship will cover 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs of at least £14,296
Description
The scholarships for postgraduates will be known as the Oxford-Qatar-Thatcher Graduate Scholarship and the Oxford-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships. The Oxford-Qatar-Thatcher Graduate Scholarship has been created as a result of a £3 million donation by the Qatar Development Fund, which supports international education, health and economic development causes. This will create at least four scholarships at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, the first of which is expected to be awarded in 2017/18 to a postgraduate student.
In the early years as we build up the number of Thatcher Scholars, Somerville will operate a rota of departments/faculties for the awards. In 2017/18, three scholarships will be available for students starting postgraduate study, one in the Faculty of English Language and Literature, the Department of Engineering Science and the Faculty of Law.
This scholarship is part of the Oxford Graduate Scholarships, which were established through a ground-breaking new matched funding initiative to enable the creation of fully-funded scholarships for graduate students of the highest calibre from across the world. The University contributes 40% of the funds for these scholarships, together with 60% from generous donations provided by supporters of Somerville College.
Eligibility
You must be applying to start a new full- or part-time course in one of the following departments: Faculty of English Language and LiteratureDepartment of Engineering ScienceFaculty of Law;
Available to all candidates, with a preference for students ordinarily resident in the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen;
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Applicants who hold deferred offers to start in 2017-18 are not eligible to be considered for these scholarships.
Scholarship
The scholarship will cover 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs of at least £14,296. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.
How to apply?
In order to apply please fill the application, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course – 6 January or 20 January 2017;
To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship, applicants must be successful in being offered a place on their course after consideration of applications received by the relevant January deadline for the course. Course applications which are held over after the January deadline to be re-evaluated against applications received by the March deadline or course applications which have been put on a waiting list are not eligible for scholarship consideration.
For more information please visit the official web page.

Tuesday 22 November 2016

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s Courses in UK, 2017

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) in partnership with UK universities offers Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries. Shared Scholarships are usually tenable for one-year Master’s courses only.
The purpose of the scholarship is to contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals and academics who would not otherwise have been able to study in the UK.
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is one of the largest and most prestigious scholarship schemes for international study in the world. Since it was established in 1959, around 30,000 individuals have benefited – 25,000 of them have held awards funded by the UK government, managed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC).
If applicants require a Tier 4 visa to come to the UK to study, they may be required to take an approved English language test and/or be screened for tuberculosis for your visa application. These regulations are subject to change at any time.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree program at UK Institutions.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study subjects related to the development of their home country at participating UK universities only.
Scholarship Award: Shared Scholarships are jointly funded by the CSC and participating UK universities. Each Scholarship provides:
Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (arranged by the university; funded by the CSC)
Approved tuition and examination fees (funded by the CSC)
Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,043 per month, or £1,279 per month for those studying at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2016-2017 levels) (paid and funded by the university)
Warm clothing allowance (paid and funded by the university)
Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
Excess baggage allowance, up to an annual approved limit, when returning home (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
Scholarship can be taken in the UK
Eligibility: To apply for these scholarships, applicants must:
Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2017
By August 2017, hold a first degree of either first or upper second class (2:1) classification, or lower second class (2:2) classification plus a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a developed country
Be unable, either yourself or through your family, to pay to study in the UK
The CSC promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates.
Nationality: Students of developing Commonwealth countries can apply for these Commonwealth Shared Scholarships.
List of Countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Virgin Islands (British), Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn  Islands, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Seychelles, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: In order to be eligible applicants must hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard.
English language Requirements: If applicants require a Tier 4 visa to come to the UK to study, they may be required to take an approved English language test and/or be screened for tuberculosis for your visa application. These regulations are subject to change at any time.
How to Apply: Applicants should apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Shared Scholarship scheme. Click here for a list of participating universities and eligible courses
Applicants must make their application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS). Click here for full information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides. The EAS will open for Shared Scholarship applications on 17 November 2016.
Before applying, applicants must check with your UK university for their specific advice, admission requirements, and rules for applying. Some universities may require you to complete their own admissions application form as well, which may have a separate closing date. They must take the necessary steps to secure admission to your chosen course(s) at your preferred university/universities at the same time as applying for a Shared Scholarship.
Applicants can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one university, but you may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS to your UK university or applications directly from individuals.
Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 23.59 (BST) on March 29, 2017 at the latest. Each university has its own closing date for applications, and most are before 29 March 2017.


Emile Boutmy Scholarships for Non-EU Students

Deadline:  13 January 2017 / Master’s programmes;  2 May 2017/ undergraduate programmes
Open to: international students from outside of the European Union
Scholarships: undergraduate level: ranging from 3,000 EUR to 12,300 EUR/ Masters level: ranging from 5,000 EUR to 16,000 EUR
Description
Sciences Po created the Emile Boutmy scholarship after the founder of Sciences Po (1871) in order to welcome the very best international students from outside of the European Union. The Emile Boutmy Scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.
The Emile Boutmy scholarship may not be supplemented with other scholarship (Eiffel scholarship, AEFE scholarship, BGF). This scholarship is awarded based on factors of excellence and according to the type of profile sought for this programme. Social criteria are also taken into account. This scholarship is not automatically awarded. A request for it must be made in the section designated for the purpose on the application form.
If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost. If you have been granted a scholarship and you decide to defer your admission, your scholarship will be lost.
Eligibility
Eligible students are those who are first time applicants, from a non-European Union state, whose household does not file taxes within the European Union, and who have been admitted to the Undergraduate or Master’s programme.
Students who are not eligible:
Swiss and Norwegian applicants, since they may be entitled to CROUS scholarships;
Candidates who have dual citizenship, including from a European Union state;
Candidates from Quebec (since they may take advantage of sliding scale fees same as European applicants);
Dual-degree candidates (unless specifically provided with the partner);
Ph.D. programme students (thesis);
MPA candidates, since they may apply for the MPA scholarship;
Candidates for the Master in Development Practice;
Candidates to the Master Financial Regulation and Risk Management;
Candidates to the Master of Experiments on Arts and Politics.
Scholarships
Undergraduate Level: ranging from 3,000 EUR to 12,300 EUR for 3 years of undergraduate study. On an exceptional basis, a scholarship of 19,000 EUR may be granted to cover the three years of College.
Masters Level: ranging from 5,000 EUR to 16,000 EUR for 2 years of the Master’s Programme. On an exceptional basis, a scholarship of 19,000 EUR may be granted to cover 2 years of the Master’s Programme.
How to Apply?
In order to apply for this scholarship, you must indicate it on your application form and include proof of income and documents explaining your family situation. For the academic year 2017-2018, the deadline for undergraduate programmes is 2 May 2017 while the deadline for Master’s programmes is 13 January 2017.
For further information, please visit the official website.

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Deadline:  6 January 2017
Open to: international students of non-French nationality
Scholarship: a monthly allowance of 1,181 EUR (a maintenance allowance of 1,031 EUR and a monthly stipend of 150 EUR)/Master’s level studies; monthly allowance of 1,400 EUR/ PhD level studies
Description
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme was established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development to enable French higher education establishments to attract top foreign students to enroll in their master’s and Ph.D. courses. It helps to shape the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study and encourages applications from emerging countries at master’s level, and from emerging and industrialized countries at Ph.D. level.
Eiffel scholarships are available in three main fields:
Engineering science at master’s level, science in the broadest sense at Ph.D. level (engineering science; exact sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry and life sciences, nano- and biotechnology, earth sciences, sciences of the universe, environmental sciences, information and communication science, and technology);
Economics and management;
Law and political sciences. 
For Ph.D. level studies,  The Eiffel scholarship is awarded for a maximum of ten months. For scientific and economic disciplines, no language course is provided for and the scholarship duration cannot be divided up. For law students, the ten-month scholarship can, with the consent of the selection committee, be split into two or three stays in France, of three or four months each. These stays must take place over a maximum of three calendar years. Only law students have the option of taking French lessons alongside their studies. This must be clearly requested in the application.
Eligibility
Non-French nationality. Candidates with two nationalities, one of which is French, are not eligible;
For master’s courses, candidates must be no older than 30 on the date of the selection committee meeting, 6th of March 2017; at Ph.D. level, candidates must be no older than 35 on the date of the selection committee meeting, 6th of March 2017;
Students wishing to enroll for a master’s course, including at an engineering school, and for Ph.D. students;
The combination with other scholarships: foreign students who, at the time of application, have already been awarded a French g
Students undertaking a course of study abroad take priority over those already living in France.
Scholarships
For Master’s level studies:
The Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of 1,181 EUR (a maintenance allowance of 1,031 EUR and a monthly stipend of 150 EUR). In addition, the following expenses are directly covered:
One international return journey;
Social security cover;
Cultural activities.
For Ph.D. level studies:
The Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of 1,400 EUR. In addition, the following expenses are directly covered:
One international return journey (for students in law or political sciences who may make several trips, only one return journey shall be covered);
Social security cover;
Cultural activities.
How to Apply?
Applications are not accepted from students directly. Applications for EIFFEL scholarships are submitted by French Higher Education Institutions. You must apply and meet the requirements of the French Higher Education Institution in order to be considered for the scholarship.  The deadline for applications to Campus France is 6 January 2017. Application deadline to participating French Institutions is earlier and falls around November-December 2016.
It is important to read the Eiffel Programme Guide and the Application Guide and visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: candidatures.eiffel@campusfrance.org.
For more information please visit the official webpage.

Monday 21 November 2016

Lund University Global Scholarship Programme in Sweden, 2017

Applications are invited for Lund University Global Scholarship available for the citizens of a country from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland). Students must have applied for Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies for a minimum of one semester of study (30 ECTS). Students must apply for these scholarships with course application.
As a top 100 university and ranked in the top 0.4% of universities in the world, Lund University attracts high achieving students from across the globe. The Lund University Global Scholarship programme seeks to recognise these students by awarding academic excellence grants.
Scholarship recipients have a proven record of achieving consistently high grades in their previous studies and are assessed as being a good fit for our programmes. The scholarship is selective, competitive and merit-based.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies at Lund University.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded in all subjects available at Lund University.
Scholarship Award: Scholarship grants may cover 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of the tuition fee. The scholarship percentage awarded depends on budget available to the programme/faculty. It has no reflection on the students’ academic level of excellence.  Please note that scholarships are toward tuition fees only and that living costs are not covered. Scholarship recipients must still be able to fund their living costs, as per the requirements of the Swedish Migration Board.
Scholarship can be taken in Sweden
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you must meet all of the following criteria:
Applicants must be a citizen of a country from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) and are required to pay a tuition fee
Applicants have made a complete application for Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies in a regular application round for a minimum of one semester of study (30 ECTS)
Nationality: Students from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) are eligible for this Lund University Global Scholarship.

College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be a citizen of a country from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) and are required to pay a tuition fee.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
How to Apply: To apply for a Lund University Global Scholarship, you must first apply for the programme(s) or free-standing course(s) you wish to study at Lund University using the online, national application website, www.universityadmissions.se, during the application period. Once you have made a complete application to a degree programme or free-standing courses of at least 30 ECTS credits and paid the application fee, you will be able to apply for the scholarship. For autumn 2017 studies, the scholarship application period will be in February 2017, after the deadline to apply for studies.
As part of this online application, you need to upload your scholarship ‘motivation letter’ (maximum 600 words). Please note that the scholarship “motivation letter” is different from any statement of purpose you may be required to submit as part of your programme application documents.  Your scholarship personal “motivation letter” should explain why your academic performance and reasons for applying to Lund University make you an appropriate recipient for a Lund University Global Scholarship.
They can only apply for one Lund University Global Scholarship per programme or free-standing course. However, it is still possible for you to apply to other scholarships, such as (for example) the Swedish Institute scholarships.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 2017.