100% Creactivate Scholarships for University Courses for International Students in Spain, 2018-2019

The Istituto Europeo di Design is currently accepting applications for Creactívate Scholarships for University Courses for the year 2018/2019. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply.

In order to participate, participants will need to develop a project related to the topic of the contest. IED will ask candidates to squeeze their creativity and show them their best ideas. Join the contest, and start your professional future in an international environment!

The Istituto Europeo di Design is an international network in the fields of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management for Creative Industries with schools in Italy, Spain and Brazil. It was born more than 50 years ago with the aim of satisfying the new design professional’s necessities.

Scholarship Description: 

Application Deadline: April 30, 2018

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate degrees, bachelors and diploma programme.

Study Subject: Undergraduate Degrees in Design (240 ECTS, 4 years):

– Fashion Design (Spanish)
– Fashion Design, itinerary Styling and Communication (Spanish)
– Graphic Design (Spanish or English)
– Graphic Design, itinerary Motion Graphics & Video (English)
– Interior Design (Spanish or English)
– Product Design (Spanish or English)
– Transportation Design (Spanish or English)Bachelor of Arts (Hons) validated by the University of Westminster (3 years):– BA (Hons) Fashion Design (English)
– BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Communication (English)

IED Diplomas (3 years):

– Business Design (English)
– Fashion Marketing and Communication (Spanish)
– Creative Advertising and Branding (English)

One Year Courses:

– Global Design (English)

Scholarship Award: By submitting a project, you can win a scholarship covering the 100% of the tuition fee.

Nationality: All nationalities

Number of Scholarships: The aim of the Contest is to award 17 grants to students on various university courses during academic year 2018-2019.

Scholarship can be taken in Italy, Spain and Brazil

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply.

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

Applicant Requirements:

To hold a High School Diploma or Vocational Training (or be attending the last year)

To be no more than 26 years old when applying for the contest

The contest is available for students from all nationalities

If you meet the requirements, join in! You can win a scholarship covering the 100% of the tuition fee.

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Scholarships in Spain

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

2018 PhD Scholarship in Strategic Management at CBS, Denmark

The Copenhagen Business School is offering PhD Scholarship in Strategic Management. To be considered, the candidate should have a basic training at the Masters level (similar to the 3 + 2 Bologna process).

Copenhagen Business School often abbreviated and referred to as CBS, is a public university situated in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.

The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Scholarship Description:

Application Deadline: May 1, 2018

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing PhD programme.

Study Subject: This scholarship can be for a project in any area of strategic management, but some topics of particular interest include: Data-driven business models and growth; Network strategy; Strategic contracting and Strategic human capital.

Scholarship Award: A PhD scholarship runs for a period of 3 years. The scholarship includes a fully salaried position, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The scholarship includes the tuition fees, office space, travel grants plus a salary, currently starting with per month app. DKK 23,770 (approx. 3,160 euro) up to DKK 28,964 (approx. 3,860 euro) depending on seniority, plus a pension contribution totaling 17,1 % of 85 per cent of the base salary. The salary level and appointment is determined by the Ministry of Finance’s collective agreement with the Central Academic Organization.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: Citizens of all nationalities are eligible to apply.

Entrance Requirements: To be considered, the candidate should have a basic training at the Masters level (similar to the 3 + 2 Bologna process). This requirement includes the minimum grade of a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale or 9 on the 13-point scale for the entire program (i.e. for both the Bachelor’s and Master’s studies), and at least the grade of 10 for any final thesis or examination project. The applicants must be fluent in English.

English Language Requirements: The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Application Procedure:

The application must include:

A project description (5 pages): This research proposal should contain a presentation of an original research question, a description of the initial theoretical framework and methodology, a presentation of the suggested empirical material as well as a work-plan.

Copies of a Master’s degree certificate or other certificates of a corresponding level.

Brief curriculum vitae (CV).

A list of papers and publications.

One copy of a selected written work (e.g. Master’s thesis).

Documentation for English language skills if English is not mother tongue.

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is online.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

Fully Funded SIWI Journalist Grant for Media Professionals in Sweden, 2018

The new SIWI Journalist Grant is currently accepting applications from five journalists from low or low-middle income nations to study in Sweden. This is the opportunity to visit World Water Week which takes place in Stockholm between 26 – 31 August 2018.

The SIWI Journalist Grant aims to build capacity in water and water-related issues among journalists active in developing countries, thereby creating the potential for raised awareness among large audiences of readers, listeners and viewers. In the long term, a raised level of water known in the journalist corps will contribute to influencing key decision- and policy makers in water and development issues.

SIWI is a water institute. We leverage knowledge and our convening power to strengthen water governance for a just, prosperous, and sustainable future. The idea that became SIWI stems from three linked events in Stockholm in 1991.

Scholarship Description: 

Application Deadline: April 30, 2018

Course Level: Grants are available for media professionals.

Study Subject: These grants aim to build capacity in water and water-related issues.

Scholarship Award: The SIWI Journalist Grant covers:

Round-trip air ticket to Stockholm, Sweden

Public (or equivalent) transport between airport and hotel on arrival and departure

Full week registration fee for World Water Week

Certain social events during World Water Week

Hotel stay during World Water Week

Meals on half board during World Water Week

Per diem for meals not provided at World Water Week venue

The SIWI Journalist Grant does not cover:

Visa, and visa-related costs

Any insurance

Transport in Stockholm (excluding public transport to and from Arlanda airport)

Any extras

Nationality: Available to the citizen of a nation listed as a low- or low-middle income country by the World Bank

Number of Scholarships: Up to five scholarships are available.

Scholarship can be taken in Sweden

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Available to the citizen of a nation listed as a low- or low-middle income country by the World Bank

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a citizen of a nation listed as a low- or low-middle income country by the World Bank. See which countries that is eligible for this list.

You must be an employee of a media outlet in your country (newspaper, magazine, radio, TV, recognized digital publication) or be able to show proof of continuous freelance journalism activities during the past three years.

You must have a documented interest in water and water-related issues.

Since the official language of World Water Week in English, you need to be able to work in English, even if you publish stories in another language.

Find stories by previous years’ winners in the right-hand column.

English Language Requirements: Since the official language of World Water Week in English, you need to be able to work in English, even if you publish stories in another language.

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: Send us your application, by email only, to journalist-grant-at-siwi.org, no later than Monday 30 April 2018. The application must be in English and include the following:

Attachments containing scans of, or functioning links to three articles/pieces on water or water-related issues, published in the past three years (2015-2018).

A brief CV

A motivation letter (why you want to visit and cover World Water Week) of maximum 400 words

We will notify grant winners in early June 2018.

Scholarship Link

TEMPUS PUBLIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS IN HUNGARY

Deadline: 30 January 2018
Open to: foreign students
Scholarships: master: around EUR 255/month; PhD: around EUR 383 /month

Description

The Tempus Public Foundation is calling applications for foreigners to apply for Hungarian State Scholarships to conduct research in the academic year 2018/2019.

The Tempus Public Foundation offers scholarships for foreign higher education graduates, lecturers and researchers who would like to gain further knowledge in Hungarian higher education institutions, research or art institute.

Tempus Public Foundation (TPF) is a non-profit organization established in 1996 by the Hungarian Government, with the task of managing international cooperation programmes and special projects in the field of education, training, and EU-related issues.

Eligibility

Scholarships are available to foreign students. Thus, applications may be submitted in the following two ways:

1) As a nominee of the sending country’s national scholarship organisation, based on the bilateral agreement of the two countries (independently from the applicant’s nationality): Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Republic of China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, India, Latvia, Lebanon, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Vietnam;

2) Independently from the sending country’s national scholarship organisation, the citizens of the following countries may apply: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, , Cyprus Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korean Republic, Kuwait, Lebanon, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, , Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, UK, USA, Vietnam;

Entrance Requirements:

For short-term research (3-29 days) applicants holding at least a master’s degree may apply;

For long-term research (1-10 months) applicants holding at least a master’s degree may apply. (Doctoral students may not apply; they may apply for Partial studies.)

Cases of Non-Eligibility

Foreign citizens with an immigration/ settlement permit or in the course of applying for such a permit in Hungary, or dual citizens;

Foreign citizens with permanent residence in Hungary;

Foreign citizens employed on a permanent basis as defined by the Hungarian Labour Law;

Students in employment applying for part-time or correspondence study programmes.

Age Limit for Applicants

For all types of state scholarships, applicants must be over 18 at the time of submitting the application. There is no age limit.

Scholarships

Scholarships are paid by Tempus Public Foundation to the scholarship holders

Postgraduate applicants: stipend: EUR 255 /month, accommodation allowance: around EUR 223/month

Postdoctoral applicants: stipend: EUR 383 /month, accommodation allowance: EUR 255/month

How to Apply?

Applicants should submit their applications in the online application system of Tempus Public Foundation. It can be reached and filled in Hungarian and in English. The language of the documents (e.g., highest degree, language exam, certificate of student status) to be uploaded in the online system can be Hungarian, English, French or German. If they are not written in either of these four languages, their official Hungarian or English translations must also be attached. Documents with the stamp and signature of the issuing institution on letterhead can be considered as official, there is no need to have it translated by a translator office.

Application form of Tempus Public Foundation (downloadable from the online system). After signing and dating the document, it shall be uploaded scanned;

No more than a 3-month-old medical certificate issued by a GP of satisfactory health condition for studies (no contagious disease) (original copy and its certified Hungarian or English translation). No template available;

Copy of the picture page of ID card or passport;

Precise and detailed work plan – minimum 1- maximum 5-pages long (according to the work plan template);

Complete professional CV in Hungarian or English – attached as a file;

Copy of highest degree/diploma (original copy and its certified Hungarian or English translation);

Proof of proficiency in the language that is required for the research programme (at least a B2-level language exam certificate, or a certificate (in Hungarian or English) issued by the sending workplace/institution, Lectorate, or an official certificate by the Hungarian host institution on the basis of previous cooperation). In case the working language is not Hungarian, the host institution should declare it in writing (in the Invitation Letter);

Publication list;

Letter of Invitation issued by the representative of a Hungarian higher education institution, research or art institute. The document must be with original signature, date, and stamp and/or on institutional letterhead;

Two Letters of Recommendation from two recognized experts in the relevant discipline with original signature, date, stamp and/or on institutional letterhead. The signers of the Letters of Recommendations cannot be the same as of the Letter of Invitation.

For more information please visit the official call.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/11/21/tempus-public-foundation-scholarships-hungary/#ixzz4zAoLiqDo

MASTER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN FINLAND

Deadline: 10 January 2018
Open to: students of all nationalities
Scholarships: full tuition fee

Description

Full tuition scholarships at the University of Jyvaskyla are now available to pursue master’s degree programmes in Finland. Scholarships are available to students of all nationalities.

Students must have Bachelor’s degree (academic first cycle degree), relevant to the field of education, and completed with good grades.

The University of Jyvaskyla is a University of Jyvaskyla, Finland. It has its origins in the first Finnish-speaking Teacher Training College, founded in 1863. Around 15,000 students are currently enrolled in the degree programs of the university. It is ranked as the fourth largest university in Finland when measured according to the number of master’s degrees conferred.

Eligibility

Entrance Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (academic first cycle degree), relevant to the field of education, and completed with good grades. Admission of an applicant graduating after the application deadline is conditional till s/he submits the degree certificate, the deadline being July 17th, 2018.

Bachelor’s degree or a polytechnic degree.

The degree has to be completed by 17 July 2018. Please check also programme specific application requirements.

Scholarship

The scholarship covers the full tuition fee and it is awarded for two academic years. However, receiving the scholarship for the second academic year depends on your study progress and success during the first academic year:

In order to receive the scholarship for the second year, you must complete at least 55 ECTS credits of degree studies during the first year;

If you complete your degree in less than two years, the right to the scholarship expires upon the completion of your degree. Even if your studies are delayed, the scholarship is not granted for longer than two academic years;

Cost-of-living grants are available at the University of Jyväskylä only in the IMDP in Nuclear and Particle Physics.

How to Apply?

 The application form itself is to be submitted online. All supporting documents must be submitted either in Finnish, Swedish or English. If any of your supporting documents are not in one of these languages, then an officially certified translation must be sent, along with a certified copy of the original document. In addition, you should send the required enclosures by mail to University Admissions Finland.

Officially certified transcript of records;

Officially certified copies of degree certificates;

Copy of a residence permit;

Copy of a valid passport;

Certificate of English language proficiency;

Curriculum Vitae (CV);

Motivation letter.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/11/21/master-scholarships-international-students-finland/#ixzz4zAo6TiRi

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for International Student 2018–2019

Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree.

Types of scholarship
The research scholarship is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree as a minimum) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level.

Research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology. Only candidates nominated by an academic mentor at one of these higher education institutions will be considered.

Art scholarships are open to art students wishing to pursue an initial master’s degree in Switzerland.
Art scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. Only those who have already been awarded a place to study may apply. This scholarship is available to students from a limited number of countries only.

Location:

 Switzerland

 Benefits

The scholarship covers a monthly payment, exemption of tuition fees, health insurance, air fare, housing allowance, etc., as applicable. Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for exact scholarship benefits.

 Eligibilities

Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for general and specific eligibility criteria.

The FCS assesses scholarship applications according to three criteria:

a) Candidate profile
b) Quality of the research project or artistic work
c) Synergies and potential for future research cooperation

Eligible Regions: Open for All

 APPLICATION PROCESS

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

The application deadline falls between September-December 2017, depending on the Swiss Embassy to which the applications have to be submitted.

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

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Goethe University Master Scholarships in Germany for 2017/18

Goethe University ranks among the top ten in external funding and among the top three largest universities in Germany, with three clusters of excellence in medicine, life sciences and the humanities.

Goethe University’s Master scholarship programme is a ground­breaking project, and unique in the academic landscape of Germany. For a period of five years (2016-2020) we will be of­fering 20 scholarships per year for various MSc and MA courses with a special emphasis on research.

They are seeking outstanding candidates who are interested in joining one of our MA or MSc programmes, which are deeply embedded in our strongest research units (Centers of Excellence, collaborative research centers, and LOEWE CENTERS). Please visit our website for more information on the various Master’s degree programmes (content, requirements, language of instruction etc.) supported by Goethe Goes Global.

The purpose of the scholarship is to foster your academic career, to enable you to become involved in existing research projects and to actively support you during your Master’s degree studies. A Master’s degree is the prerequisite for starting a PhD in one of Goethe University’s seminal research units.

Location:

 Germany

 Benefits

Goethe University will provide you, as a scholarship holder, with:

A monthly stipend of 1,000 € for the standard period of study in a Master programme at Goethe-University (generally 2 years)

Excellent academic supervision by professors and academic staff who work in most cases in the university’s most distinguished research units

The option to write your Master’s thesis and other seminar papers or do an internship in their respective research unit

Support and orientation by an experienced Master’s student buddy during your studies

Access to seminars focusing on professional skills at our Graduate Academy GRADE, normally open only to PhD students and postdocs

Innovative research environment and networks to fellow scholarship holders and other advanced researchers

Career support through Goethe University’s Research Support Office

Insight and involvement in the activities of multidisciplinary research groups at Goethe University

 Eligibilities

Please note each of the Masters program has different basic requirements and thus you are requested to study the program you are applying for. However, the basic requirements are:

You are well versed in your academic discipline and particularly interested in research?

You hold or are on track for an excellent or above-average Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a university outside Germany?

You are looking for an interesting Master’s programme and are considering a PhD in the long run?

You want a platform to exchange ideas with other international researchers about the topics you are passionate about?

You are seeking hands-on experience in research under the supervision of excellent professors in a renowned university with state-of-the art facilities?

You are highly motivated to conduct research in a particular research unit based at Goethe University?

You need a stepping stone to start a successful, international career and funding for your Master’s programme?

Eligible Regions: Open for All

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Please follow the official website to learn more and apply.

Please Note: 

The Goethe Goes Global scholarship is only available for a number of Master’s programmes at Goethe-University. In regard to the application process, the scholarship is connected to the Master’s degree programme of your choice. Therefore, the application deadlines for the Goethe Goes Global scholarships correspond with the application deadlines for the Master’s programmes. The selection processes for both the Master’s programme and the scholarship take place at the same time.

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 For Further Queries

Please contact: masterstip@uni-frankfurt.de

Swedish Research Council International Postdoctoral Grant

Deadline: 19 September 2017
Open to: international students, individual researcher who has completed a doctoral degree no more than two years ago
Grant: 110,114.83 EUR per year

Description

The Swedish Research Council is now accepting applications for International Postdoc Grant for January 2018 start.  The purpose of the grant is to give recently qualified researchers with a doctoral degree from a Swedish university the opportunity to expand their networks and their competencies by working abroad under secure employment terms.

The Swedish Research Council priority target groups are researchers since financing research is one of the most important missions of the Swedish Research Council. Other target groups are decision-makers, journalists, and the public. Grant is awarded in the following fields:

Humanities and Social Sciences;

Medicine and Health;

Natural and Engineering Sciences;

Educational Sciences;

Artistic Research.

Eligibility

The following criteria must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible to apply for the grant:

The applicant for an international postdoc grant must be an individual researcher;

You must hold a doctoral degree from a Swedish university or the European University Institute (EUI), awarded no more than two years before the deadline for this call;

International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme;

Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for administrating organizations. To apply, your organisation must, therefore, be approved as an administrating organisation.

If you are awarded a grant, you must be employed by the administrating organisation when the grant period starts and throughout the grant period, unless the Swedish Research Council, the administrating organisation or any other employer agree otherwise. The administrating organisation will decide on the employment form, salary and employment terms and conditions. You are, however, expected to remain employed full-time throughout the grant period, which means that you are employed and pay tax in Sweden during your stay abroad. You do not have to be employed by the administrating organisation at the time of applying.

Benefits

The grant is awarded in a standard amount of 110114.83 EUR per year.

Out of which 94384.14 EUR is for your salary costs and 15730.69 EUR for research expenses relating to your stay and the research you will be carrying out (such as consumables, travel including stays at research sites and publication costs);

The grant amount includes the cover of indirect costs. The standard amount relating to salary costs also includes social security contributions. The grant may not be used for bursaries.

The Swedish Research Council assumes that the administrating organisation, as the employer responsible, will cover any costs in excess of the standard amount received.

The grant period is 18-36 months, starting from 1 January 2018. The first payment will be made during January 2018 at the earliest.

How to apply?

You apply electronically in Prisma, which is the application system used by the Swedish Research Council. You create your application in Prisma by filling in the text fields, uploading information from your personal account, and attaching the appendices requested.

To enable you to apply, your organisation must have been approved as an administrating organisation and have created an organisation account in Prisma.

You will need to attach an appendix to some fields as instructed. The appendix must consist of one file only, and you can only attach documents in PDF format. All appendices are limited as to file size and number of pages. You will not be able to attach an appendix that exceeds the stated maximum file size.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/08/29/swedish-research-council-international-postdoctoral-grant-sweden-2017/#ixzz4ronPRDj0

University of Cambridge Scholarships 2018/2019 for Foreign Students

The Cambridge Trust is offering Cambridge International Scholarships to pursue PhD studies for 2018-2019 academic year.

The aim of the Cambridge International Scholarships is to ensure that the 250 highest ranked students, irrespective of nationality, receive full financial support to undertake research leading to a PhD. International students are eligible for these scholarships.

Location:

 United Kingdom

 Benefits

Approximately 85% of the scholarships awarded each year are to students taking Masters or PhD degrees.

 Eligibilities

These are guidelines on eligibility for scholarships that are available from the Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust:

Nationality: All students, irrespective of nationality, are eligible to be considered for funding by the Trust.

Status: The Trust does not accept applications from students who are part-way through a course at Cambridge, unless they are applying for funding towards a higher degree course following graduation.
To find out more about your fee status, see information on the University’s web pages for undergraduates and for postgraduates.

Degree level: Applicants must be intending to start a course at the level of undergraduate (excluding UK/EU applicants), Masters (such as MPhil, MASt, LLM), or research postgraduate (such as PhD).

Please note that the Trust does not offer many scholarships to students on undergraduate courses, and has many more scholarship programmes available to postgraduate students. Approximately 85% of the scholarships awarded each year are to students taking Masters or PhD degrees.

Eligible Regions: Open for All.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

All scholarships require that you apply to the University of Cambridge via the normal online application form, and most scholarships require that you apply by the relevant deadline.

There are different procedures for applying for undergraduate study (BA and similar) and for postgraduate study (Masters, PhD and similar).

Deadlines:

Undergraduate study:

The application deadline for the 2018 entry is 15 October 2017, 6.00 pm (UK time).

However, there are some exceptions. If you are applying for undergraduate study and wish to be interviewed in China, Malaysia or Singapore, the deadline is 20 September 2017.

Graduate study:

If you are applying for graduate study, please check and apply by the specific course deadline. Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018.

Application Deadline: December 5, 2017 (92 Days Remaining)

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UNESCO/Czech Republic Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme, 2018-2019

UNESCO and Czech Republic are inviting applications for fellowships programme. There is no possibility to change neither the field of study nor the study programme once the fellowship is awarded.

In order to promote human resource capacities in the developing Member States and to enhance friendship among peoples of the world, the Government of the Czech Republic has placed at the disposal of UNESCO three long-term fellowships for undergraduate studies (which comprises the Bachelor’s and Master’s study programmes for the academic year 2017-2018) for the benefit of certain developing Member States.

Location:

 Czech Republic

 Benefits

Facilities offered by the Government of the Czech Republic

Tuition is free of charge

A monthly allowance of 14,000 Czech Crowns (1 euro = approximately 25 crowns) for students undertaking bachelor and master’s study programmes (Should this allowance be considered insufficient, the applying Member State may consider granting a partial contribution, or, the candidate may have to seek other funds from private sources to complement this allowance)

Accommodation at the student dormitories at reduced rates (to be paid by the fellow from the monthly allowance mentioned in (2) above)

Access to meals (to be paid with the monthly allowance) in the student dining halls

Access to discounts for urban transportation

The Ministry of Health provides medical care to fellows.

(Note: The facilities [3] are provided under the same condition as for Czech students, i.e. at a relatively lower price.)

Facilities offered by UNESCO

UNESCO will cover international travel expenses within the framework of the Fellowships Programme under the Regular Programme.

Upon selection of the candidates, UNESCO will undertake the necessary action to authorize tickets to the beneficiaries before their departure for the Czech Republic. And,

A special one-time allowance of US$200 to cover transit and other miscellaneous expenses.

 Eligibilities

Requirements: English / French

There is no possibility to change neither the field of study nor the study programme once the fellowship is awarded. The donor country highly recommends the following field of studies: Medicine, Natural Resources and Environment, Forestry Engineering, Tropical Agriculture, Water and Landscape Management, Environment, Ecology and Environmental Protection, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering. Preference will be given to students who will take these fields of study.

Eligible Regions: Open for All.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online through given website.

All applications should be endorsed by the relevant Government body (such as the National Commission or Permanent Delegation), must be made on a Czech fellowship application form, filled out in English in electronic form until 30 September 2017

The registration will be open for application until 30 September 2017 (Midnight Paris Time). After filling out the application, the candidate is requested to submit an online motivation letter and take a test.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2017 (26 Days Remaining)

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Goethe University Master Scholarships in Germany for 2017/18

Goethe University ranks among the top ten in external funding and among the top three largest universities in Germany, with three clusters of excellence in medicine, life sciences and the humanities.

Goethe University’s Master scholarship programme is a ground­breaking project, and unique in the academic landscape of Germany. For a period of five years (2016-2020) we will be of­fering 20 scholarships per year for various MSc and MA courses with a special emphasis on research.

They are seeking outstanding candidates who are interested in joining one of our MA or MSc programmes, which are deeply embedded in our strongest research units (Centers of Excellence, collaborative research centers, and LOEWE CENTERS). Please visit our website for more information on the various Master’s degree programmes (content, requirements, language of instruction etc.) supported by Goethe Goes Global.

The purpose of the scholarship is to foster your academic career, to enable you to become involved in existing research projects and to actively support you during your Master’s degree studies. A Master’s degree is the prerequisite for starting a PhD in one of Goethe University’s seminal research units.

Location:

 Germany

 Benefits

Goethe University will provide you, as a scholarship holder, with:

A monthly stipend of 1,000 € for the standard period of study in a Master programme at Goethe-University (generally 2 years)

Excellent academic supervision by professors and academic staff who work in most cases in the university’s most distinguished research units

The option to write your Master’s thesis and other seminar papers or do an internship in their respective research unit

Support and orientation by an experienced Master’s student buddy during your studies

Access to seminars focusing on professional skills at our Graduate Academy GRADE, normally open only to PhD students and postdocs

Innovative research environment and networks to fellow scholarship holders and other advanced researchers

Career support through Goethe University’s Research Support Office

Insight and involvement in the activities of multidisciplinary research groups at Goethe University

 Eligibilities

Please note each of the Masters program has different basic requirements and thus you are requested to study the program you are applying for. However, the basic requirements are:

You are well versed in your academic discipline and particularly interested in research?

You hold or are on track for an excellent or above-average Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a university outside Germany?

You are looking for an interesting Master’s programme and are considering a PhD in the long run?

You want a platform to exchange ideas with other international researchers about the topics you are passionate about?

You are seeking hands-on experience in research under the supervision of excellent professors in a renowned university with state-of-the art facilities?

You are highly motivated to conduct research in a particular research unit based at Goethe University?

You need a stepping stone to start a successful, international career and funding for your Master’s programme?

Eligible Regions: Open for All

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Please follow the official website to learn more and apply.

Please Note: 

The Goethe Goes Global scholarship is only available for a number of Master’s programmes at Goethe-University. In regard to the application process, the scholarship is connected to the Master’s degree programme of your choice. Therefore, the application deadlines for the Goethe Goes Global scholarships correspond with the application deadlines for the Master’s programmes. The selection processes for both the Master’s programme and the scholarship take place at the same time.

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37 Full Tuition International Scholarships at University of Toronto in Canada, 2018/19

Deadline:  30 November 2017
Open to: International students
Scholarship: tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years

Description

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto is intended to recognize international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.   Awarded annually, these scholarships recognize outstanding students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students.  Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

an international student

an original and creative thinker

committed to school and community

a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits

enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration

have demonstrated strong leadership skills

currently in their final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2017

intending to begin university in the upcoming academic year (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered)

Scholarship

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.

Application

To apply, you’ll need to:

Receive a nomination from your school.  (High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application for nomination rights available here.)

Apply to study at the University of Toronto to begin your studies in 2018 and complete your application for admission by the appropriate deadlines.

Once we've received a nomination and you've applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.

Selection Procedure: On the basis of application/eligibility criteria, approximately 37 Lester B. Pearson Scholars at the University of Toronto will be chosen annually. These scholarships are tenable only at the University of Toronto.

School Nomination deadline: November 30th, 2017; Student Application deadline: January 15th, 2018

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PhD Scholarships for International Applicants in Denmark

Deadline: 02 November 2017
Open to: international applicants
Scholarship: the scholarship covers salary, tuition fees and a contribution towards running costs

Description

The Lundbeck Foundation is inviting applications for Lundbeckfonden Ph.D. Scholarships to study in Denmark. International applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.

The aim of the foundation’s grants is to make a significant contribution towards increasing the quality and the usability of all research-based knowledge and experience gained in the field of biomedical and health sciences in Denmark.

The Lundbeck Foundation is one of Denmark’s largest commercial foundations, worth over DKK 60 billion, and we award research grants of around DKK 500 million each year to Danish-based, biomedical sciences research – primarily in the field of brain research.

Eligibility

As a future Ph.D. student, you are the main applicant. You are only eligible to apply if you already hold a Master’s degree or if you gain your Master’s degree no later than three to four months after the application deadline;

The foundation stipulates that you must be registered as Ph.D. student at a university;

International applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.

Scholarship

The scholarship amount depends on the collective agreement on which your employment is based. You will find the annual amount in the application form. This covers salary, tuition fees and a contribution towards running costs. You can also apply for partial cover if your project is co-financed. However, the application to Lundbeckfonden must mainly cover salary.

How to apply?

In order to apply, please fill the application.

For more information, please visit the official web page.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/08/29/phd-scholarships-international-applicants-denmark/#ixzz4r9gNzV5Q

Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Developing Countries, 2018

Applications are invited for Czech Government Scholarships available for foreign nationals from developing countries to pursue Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral degree program at public universities in the Czech Republic. The application deadline is September 30.

The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals.

The scholarships are intended solely to promote the studies of adults who are foreign nationals from developing third countries in need.

A limited number of scholarships are also offered to applicants from selected developing countries through UNESCO.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral studies/Language and preparatory studies at public universities in the Czech Republic.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of Economics, Agriculture, Informatics, Environment, and Energetics at public universities in the Czech Republic.

Scholarship Award: The scholarship covers the necessary costs related to staying and studying in the CR. The scholarship amount is regularly amended. Currently, the amount paid to students on a Bachelor’s, Master’s or follow-up Master’s study programme stands at CZK 14,000 per month, whereas the amount paid to students of a Doctoral study programme stands at CZK 15,000 per month. The above scholarship amount includes an amount designated for the payment of accommodation costs.Costs of accommodation, food, and public transport are covered by scholarship holders from the scholarship under the same conditions that apply to students who are citizens of the CR. Should healthcare exceeding standard care be required by the student, s/he shall cover it at his/her own cost. Travel expenses for traveling to the Czech Republic and back to the student’s home country are paid by the party that nominated the student to study in the CR or by the foreign national at his/her own cost.

Scholarship can be taken in the Czech Republic

Eligibility:

The scholarships are intended solely to promote the studies of adults who are foreign nationals from developing third countries in need. Neither a citizen of the Czech Republic, nor a citizen of a member state of the European Union, nor any other foreign national with a permit to permanent residence on the territory of the Czech Republic may, therefore, be granted this type of scholarship. Furthermore, the scholarships may not be granted to persons under 18 years of age. (The applicants have to turn 18 as of 1 September of the year when they commence studies in the Czech Republic at the latest.)

In Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral Study Programmes plus one-year Preparatory Course of the English language (Which is combined with other field-specific training): Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools, or Bachelor’s / Master’s degree courses, as applicable, Who can Enroll only in Study Programmes in which instruction is given in the English language. Depending on the subject area, Applicants are normally required to sit entrance Examinations at the higher education institution Concerned. Successful passing of Entrance examination constitutes a precondition for the scholarship award; or

In follow-up study Programmes Master or Doctoral Study Programmes: Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor or Master Study Programmes, respectively, Enroll in the WHO study Programmes with instruction in the English language.

Nationality: Czech Government Scholarships are available for foreign nationals from developing countries. A limited number of scholarships are also offered to applicants from selected developing countries through UNESCO.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.

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.

Scholarships for Developing Countries

How to Apply: All applicants shall fill in the electronic application form available on the website stated in Chapter 2 and successfully register (i.e., obtain an application identification number by sending a completed application form to the pertinent authority electronically). The applicant shall send the completed application form to the Mission in electronic form, i.e., by completing online registration.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is September 30, 2017. Prospective Applicants are advised to address Concerning their inquiries, among others, their Eligibility and the closing date for applications to the Czech Embassies in their Countries.

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Harvard University: Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships 2018 in U.S.A.

The Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships at Harvard offer short-term research opportunities to individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism in some new way. Candidates need not be practising journalists but must demonstrate the ways in which their work at Harvard and the Nieman Foundation may improve the prospects for journalism’s future. This may be related to research, programming, design, financial strategies or another topic.

A Nieman Fellowship is an extraordinary, transformative learning opportunity open to journalists working in all media in every country around the world. Those selected for the program spend two full semesters at Harvard auditing classes with some of the university’s greatest thinkers, participating in Nieman events and collaborating with peers. Nieman Fellows are also able to audit classes at other local universities including MIT and Tufts.

Location:

 United States

 Benefits

Successful applicants are invited to the Nieman Foundation for a period ranging from a few weeks to three months, depending on the scope of the project.

Knight Visiting Nieman Fellows have access to the extensive resources at Harvard and throughout Cambridge, including local scholars, research centers and libraries.

Successful applicants also have the opportunity to work with Nieman Fellows and the various projects housed at the Nieman Foundation, including Nieman Reports, Nieman Journalism Lab, and Nieman Storyboard.

For Visiting Fellows who will not be supported by an employer during the fellowship, a stipend prorated for the length of the fellowship will be provided ($1,225 per week).

If a Visiting Fellow does not reside in the Boston area or otherwise have accommodations, free use of a furnished one-bedroom apartment will be available for the length of the fellowship.

 Eligibilities

All applicants for academic-year Nieman Fellowships, including freelancers, must be working journalists with at least five years of full-time media experience. Journalism-related work completed as a university student does not count as professional experience. Professionals who work in public relations or in a position whose primary focus is not the media are not eligible to apply.

During the two years prior to applying, an applicant should not have participated in a fellowship lasting four months or longer.Candidates nominate themselves for Nieman Fellowships by submitting an application and supplementary materials. There are no age limits or academic prerequisites, and a college degree is not required.

Eligible Regions: Open For All

 APPLICATION PROCESS

All Nieman Fellowship applicants must complete an online application form. Candidates for full academic-year fellowships must submit the following information as part of their package: two essays; a professional profile and study plan; work samples and three letters of recommendation.

Candidates for the Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowship complete a streamlined application that requires only biographical information, a résumé and a project proposal.

Application Deadline: September 29, 2017 (43 Days Remaining)

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The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship 2018

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides master’s and doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the United States to participate in educational, cultural, residential community building, and leadership development programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM). Undertaking degree studies at UHM through an East-West Center fellowship is not merely about receiving a financial aid scholarship. Since the basic purpose of the East-West Center is to build a sense of Asia-Pacific community and prepare for future leadership roles, EWC graduate student fellows live together and interact with each other in both intellectual and social activities. They are, from the very outset, an identifiable group committed to the notion of building an Asia-Pacific community. Through team-building activities, leadership development projects and internships, learning about the Asia Pacific region, cultural exchange, educational enrichment gatherings, community service and service learning projects, EWC graduate degree fellows establish friendships and lifelong ties to a network of people committed to positive change in the Asia Pacific region.

The graduate degree fellowship covers the cost of tuition and fees, books, housing in an East-West Center dormitory, and partial funding toward meals, health insurance, and incidental expenses. Funding for field study and conference presentations is offered on a competitive basis during the fellow’s period of study.

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship invites applications from:

Citizens or permanent residents of the United States

Citizens of countries in the Pacific and Asia, including Russia

Priority in the student selection process is given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to the Asia Pacific region.

Location:

 United States

 Benefits

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides the following funding:

Full-time graduate tuition and fees up to the equivalent of the tuition charged for post-baccalaureate students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa toward master’s or doctoral studies;

Housing in an East-West Center residence hall, based on single occupancy;

A stipend to partially cover food and incidental expenses (Refer to the section on taxes on stipends for additional information);

An allowance for books, materials and supplies; and

Subsidy toward health insurance coverage.

All provisions above are subject to change.

 Eligibilities

Before the start of the award, applicants for graduate programs must have obtained a 4-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited U.S. college or university, or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. Generally, an applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0=A scale) or the equivalent, in the last four semesters or six quarters of the undergraduate record and in all post-baccalaureate work.

Eligible Regions: United States Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Marianas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Islands Southeast Asia: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka East Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Download application materials for the Graduate Degree Fellowship from the East-West Center website using the links provided in the “Apply Now” section.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2017 (107 Days Remaining)

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