2014 Cordwainers MA Scholarship for UK-EU and International Students in UK

University of the Arts London is offering MA scholarship for Home/EU and international students applying to study on the MA Fashion Artefact or MA Fashion Footwear courses at London College of Fashion. The scholarship will cover Home/EU tuition fees and contribute towards international tuition fees. Applications will be assessed according to financial circumstances and academic merit by a panel of tutors at London College of Fashion. The application deadline is 16th May 2014 for September 2014 entry.
About Scholarship: The Cordwainers MA Scholarship is open to Home/EU and international students applying to study on the MA Fashion Artefact or MA Fashion Footwear courses at London College of Fashion. The scholarship will cover Home/EU tuition fees and contribute towards international tuition fees. The Cordwainers Scholarship aim is to promote postgraduate study at London College of Fashion to students with the ability and potential to make an exceptional contribution to the fashion industry. Applications from those unable to finance themselves through postgraduate study and who will benefit from further study to realise their full potential.
Study: Scholarship is awarded to study MA Fashion Artefact or MA Fashion Footwear courses at University of the Arts London. Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level at University of the Arts London. Scholarship Provider: University of the Arts London, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: To be eligible for a Cordwainers Scholarship, applicants must be:
-Accepted on the full-time MA Fashion Artefact or MA Fashion Footwear courses at London College of Fashion.
-Be an undergraduate student expecting to graduate with a first or 2:1 in a bachelors degree (with Honours) from a recognised higher education institution before 31st July 2014.
-Be a graduate, having already gained first or 2:1 in a bachelor’s degree (with Honours) from a recognized Higher Education institution.
-Applicants without a bachelors degree must be able to demonstrate substantial equivalent and applicable experience.
Scholarship Open for: UK/EU and International students can apply for this MA scholarship.
Number of awards: This MA scholarship will be awarded to one carefully selected student.
Value: The scholarship will cover Home/EU tuition fees and contribute towards international tuition fees. The Cordwainers MA Scholarship will cover Home/E.U tuition fees and will be a contribution towards International tuition fees which will be paid directly from the University’s tuition fees account. Applicants must enrol for their MA in the same academic year for which they have applied for funding. If any applicant is unable to do this for any reason, the scholarship will be withdrawn and the student must apply again for the next academic year.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be assessed according to financial circumstances and academic merit by a panel of tutors at London College of Fashion.
Notification: All applicants will be informed officially of the decision in writing by the end of June 2014. A letter will be sent to the correspondence address on the application form. You must inform in writing if your address changes or provide with an alternative address so that the university can contact you at the correct address.
Apply: Applicants should apply by post. Applications sent by fax or e-mail, or incomplete applications, will not be accepted.
Deadline: The application deadline is 16th May 2014.
Further Information: http://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/scholarships-bursaries-and-loans/postgraduate-funding/postgraduate-scholarships/

2014-2015 Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Netherlands

Tilburg University is offering approximately 38 scholarships for the academic year 2014-2015. Scholarships are open for international students. Scholarships are available for excellent students to pursue master’s program (MA, MSc or LLM) at Tilburg University. Candidates must have been (unconditionally) admitted to one of the master’s programs at Tilburg University for the academic year. The Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence includes a scholarship of € 5000 for living expenses and a partial tuition waiver of up to € 10,000 which means students will only pay a tuition fee of € 2,500. Application deadline is 1st April 2014.
About Scholarship: For the academic year 2014-2015 Tilburg University has approximately 38 scholarships available for excellent international students who are admitted to a Master’s program at Tilburg University (MA, MSc or LLM).
Study: Scholarships are awarded to study MA, M.Sc. or LLM programme at Tilburg University. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master degree at Tilburg University in Netherlands. Scholarship Provider: Tilburg University Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
Eligibility: To qualify for a Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence, you must fulfill the following admission requirements, in addition to the regular requirements for admission to a Master’s program:
-Candidates must have been (unconditionally) admitted to one of the graduate programs at Tilburg University for the academic year 2014-2015.
-Candidates must have achieved excellent study results in their relevant (under) graduate program. As an indication, the student must have graduated with an average result of at least 8 (out of 10) or must be among the top 10% of their class.
-Candidates must hold a non-EU/EEA passport.
-Candidates should fill in the Scholarship Application Form.
-Candidates must be newly enrolled at Tilburg University.
Scholarship Open for: Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence is open for International students.
Number of awards: Approximately 38 scholarships available for excellent international students.
Duration: Tilburg University Scholarships for Academic Excellence are awarded for one academic year. Candidates applying for one of the Research Master programs will have to apply for the scholarship again for their second year of their Research Master program.
Value: The Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence includes:
-A scholarship of € 5000 for living expenses;
-A partial tuition waiver of up to € 10,000 which means students will only pay a tuition fee of € 2,500
Selection Criteria: On the basis of the following selection criteria, the selection committee of each school will select the recipients of the Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence:
-The academic results in the relevant (under)graduate program
-The quality and content of the Scholarship Application Form
-The language test score
Notification: All Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence applicants will be informed about the outcome of the Scholarship Selection Committee of their School by May 2014.
Apply: To apply for a Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence you should:
Download the Scholarship Application Form
State in the application form that you graduated with an average result of at least 8 (out of 10) in a relevant (under)graduate program, by providing your calculated GPA and/or proof that you belong to the top 10% of your class
-Send the Scholarship Application Form together with your application for the Master’s program before the Scholarship deadline of 1 April 2014.
-Please note that students starting their program in February 2015 are also eligible for the Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence, but do need to meet the deadline of 1 April 2014.
Deadline: The application deadline is 1st April 2014.
Further Information: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/scholarships/TUSPscholarships/

EUROCONTROL Graduate Programme

Brussels (Belgium)/Brétigny (France)/Maastricht (the Netherlands) - NMD (Network Manager), ATM (Air Traffic Management Directorate), DPS (Directorate Pan-European Sky), DR (Directorate of Resources), Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC)

EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, is an intergovernmental organisation made up of 40 Member States and the European Community. It is a civil-military organisation that has developed into a vital European repository of air traffic management (ATM) excellence, both leading and supporting ATM improvements across Europe.

EUROCONTROL plays a pivotal role in Europe by working together with all aviation partners to deliver a Single European Sky that will help to meet the safety, capacity and performance challenges of European aviation in the 21st century.

EUROCONTROL'S GRADUATE PROGRAMME

The programme aims to attract dynamic, highly motivated and talented recent graduates with excellent qualifications who are looking for a starting point for an exciting career in ATM in a unique international environment.

The programme consists of three challenging assignments of 1 year in different business areas. On each rotation graduates will learn about the Agency's business and culture, while taking on various responsibilities and project work, and receiving a structured training programme.

A personal mentor will be assigned for the whole duration of the programme to help the graduates achieving the various objectives while promoting their development and assisting them in planning their career.

Required profile

• Recently graduated with a Master degree (graduation date in or after 2012) in:

1. Air Traffic Management: Aeronautics, Aviation (Management)/Airport Management/Avionics or Aerospace/Communcations Navigation Surveillance/Safety;
2. Economics with specialisation in Political Sciences;
3. Law;
4. Human resources;

• Excellent academic track record and/or proven extra-curricular achievements;
• Maximum of two years work-experience after graduation at the closing date of the competition;
• A strong drive to succeed combined with an ability to think creatively;
• Open-minded, flexible, highly motivated and ready to take on challenges;
• Professional conduct in line with corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team player approach;
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. Candidates applying for the Graduate Programme must have must have an excellent command of English (oral/written) and a working knowledge of French, or the willingness to learn French.

The closing date is 31/03/2014.

For more information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.online.careersinternational.com/eurocontrol

2014 Stirling Management School Masters Scholarship in UK

University of Stirling is offering masters scholarship for joining any masters programme in Stirling Management School in September 2014. A scholarship of £6,000 towards tuition fees will be awarded to a student of any nationality. Applicants must hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on the full time Masters programmes offered by Stirling Management School, to be eligible for this scholarship. The application deadline is 10th June 2014.
About Scholarship: A Scholarship of £6,000 funded by Stirling Management School towards tuition fees will be awarded to a student of any nationality joining any masters programme in Stirling Management School in September 2014.
Study: Scholarship is provided in the field of International Accounting & Finance, Banking & Finance, International Business, Energy Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, Investment Analysis, Management, Marketing, Behavioural Science for Management and Retail Management at Stirling Management School. Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing masters degree level at University of Stirling. Scholarship Provider: Stirling Management School, University of Stirling, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on the following full time Masters programmes offered by Stirling Management School: International Accounting & Finance, Banking & Finance, International Business, Energy Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, Investment Analysis, Management, Marketing, Behavioural Science for Management, and Retail Management.
Scholarship Open for: Students of any nationality can apply for this masters scholarship.
Number of award: One masters scholarship will be offered.
Value: Scholarship of £6,000 towards tuition fees will be awarded to a student of any nationality joining any masters programme in Stirling Management School.
Notification: Only those that have been successful will be notified of the outcome via email in July 2014.
Apply: Applicants should apply by post. Complete the Application Form, ensuring all sections are answered legibly and provide a 500-1000 word statement on the following:
-why you are applying for this Scholarship
-why a Scholarship would help you
-which modules are of particular interest to you and why
-what your expectations are in terms of learning outcomes
-what would you like to be able to do and achieve as a result of successful completion of the course; your educational or professional aims for the five years after you complete the course.
Deadline: The application deadline is 10th June 2014.
Further Information: http://www.stir.ac.uk/scholarships/management/stirling-management-school-masters-scholarship.html

2014 Aida Sulayman Arif Bursary for International Students in UK

Applications are invited for PhD bursary within the Department of Art and Archaeology at SOAS, University of London. This PhD bursary is available for full-time or part-time PhD students who will submit the thesis before the end of the academic session 2014/15. This bursary, valued at £6,000 in total, will be given in the form of a stipend to the award holders to help them with living costs, in the final stages of their PhD. Additionally the bursary will also include a partial remission of fees, set at 20% of the continuation fees. Application deadline is 24 April 2014.
About Scholarship: The Department of Art and Archaeology is pleased to invite applications to this bursary, created in recognition of the work of Dr. Aida Sulayman Arif, an eminent archaeologist who completed her PhD at SOAS in 1960.To celebrate Dr Arif’s invaluable contribution in the fields of art, archaeology and heritage, this bursary has been created to help one final-year PhD student of Art and Archaeology at SOAS fund the completion of his or her studies.
Study: Bursary is awarded in the Department of Art and Archaeology at SOAS, University of London. Course Level: Bursary is available for pursuing PhD degree at SOAS, University of London in UK. Scholarship Provider: SOAS, University of London Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-Applicants may be of any nationality and in need of the bursary to fund the completion of their thesis.
-The bursary is for full-time or part-time PhD students who will submit the thesis before the end of the academic session 2014/15. It is expected that the student who gets awarded this bursary will be enrolled on Extension of Writing up (continuation) status during the academic session 2014/15. Students on Extension of Writing-up status are required to submit the thesis for examination within a maximum of three terms or within the students prescribed SOAS deadline (whichever is sooner).
-Preference will be given to those students writing their dissertations in the field of Art & Archaeology of the near and Middle East. Students of the Art and Archaeology of other regions and cultures will still be eligible to apply and may be awarded the Bursary in such circumstances when the applications of those candidates studying Art & Archaeology of the Near and Middle East are not deemed strong enough to merit the Bursary.
Scholarship Open for: Applicants of any nationality are eligible for this PhD bursary.
Number of award: One PhD bursary will be awarded.
Duration: The stipend will be paid out in three installments: the first of £2,600 at the beginning of the first semester; the second, also of £2,600 at the start of the second semester and finally a ‘bonus’ of £800 to be paid to the student on completion – provided that the thesis is submitted before the end of the academic session.
Value: This PhD bursary, valued at £6,000 in total, will be given in the form of a stipend to the award holders to help them with living costs, in the final stages of their PhD. Additionally the bursary will also include a partial remission of fees, set at 20% of the continuation fees.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be assessed primarily on academic merit. Financial need will also be taken into consideration.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding the outcome of their application by the end of June. The successful candidates will also be notified by letter. If you have not heard from us by the end of June, you should assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Apply: Applicants should apply by post.
Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 17:00 (UK local time) on 24 April 2014.
Further Information: http://www.soas.ac.uk/registry/scholarships/aida-sulayman-arif-bursary-in-art-and-archaeology-.html

Internship Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

The Secretariat of the Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) Civil Society Forum is accepting applications for an internship. The Intern will assist the Director of the Secretariat and the Communications Manager in administrative, policy and communication related tasks.
Job location: Brussels, Belgium
Start date: ASAP (beg. of March 2014 on non-remunerated basis)
Time period: 4– 6 months (please state your preferred time period in your application)
 
Candidate’s Profile
The Intern will:

• Have basic understanding of the workings of the EU, bilateral and multi-lateral tracks of the Eastern Partnership, and civil society involvement in the EaP
• Be a recent graduate of European Studies, International Relations, Public relations or other related field
• Be fluent in English and Russian and able to interact verbally and in writing with professionalism; Russian as a native language is an advantage
• Be an independent, problem solver, team player
• Be flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks in a small office
• Ability to start ASAP

Key responsibilities

• Working on the database of the Civil Society Forum’ members
• Support in organisation of various events
• General assistance in administrative tasks
• Participation in events in conjunction to the Eastern Partnership in Brussels and taking minutes
• Press monitoring and identifying important information on the Eastern Partnership and the partner countries
• Occasionally posting information to the website of the Forum
• Occasional translation of information items for the website of the CSF and other documents from English into Russian and from Russian into English

Applications and interviews
CV and motivation letter should be sent to applications@eap-csf.eu by midnight CET the 3rd of March 2014 with the reference: “Intern”. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The interviews will be conducted in Brussels or via Skype.
About the Forum and the Secretariat
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum was established in 2009 and aims to support Eastern European countries' sustainable reform process with a view to accelerating their political association and economic integration with the EU. The Forum strengthens the diversity and plurality of public discourse and policymaking by holding governments and public authorities accountable to the commitments made in the joint declaration of the Prague Eastern Partnership summit, signed by the EU and the governments of the six Partner countries. See www.eap-csf.eu for further details.
The Secretariat of the Forum was registered in 2012 as an international non-profit organisation in Brussels, Belgium. The Secretariat serves as an information, coordination and expertise hub for the participants of the Forum, the bodies of the Forum, and stakeholders in Brussels and EaP partner countries. It works to support the activities of the Steering Committee and enhance the visibility of the Forum.

2014 University of Groningen Talent Grant for Non-EEA Countries in Netherlands

Applications are invited for University of Groningen Talent Grant for Excellent candidates from non-EEA countries. Grant is awarded to students who have been admitted to one of the Faculty of Arts Research Master’s Programmes. The grant is usually awarded for a maximum of 2 years for a Master’s degree programme. The amount of the partial scholarship is determined annually. Application should be submitted till 1st March, 2014.
About Scholarship: The grant is usually awarded for a maximum of 2 years for a Master’s degree programme. The amount of the partial scholarship is determined annually. Excellent candidates from non-EEA countries who have been admitted to one of the Faculty of Arts Research Master’s Programmes can be awarded a partial scholarship when they are not able to self-finance in full.
Study: Grant is provided in the field of Art History and Archaeology, Classical Medieval and Renaissance Studies and Literary and Cultural Studies. Course Level: Grant is available for pursuing master (MSc/MA/L.LM.) degree level. Scholarship Provider: Faculty of Arts of University of Groningen, Netherlands Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
Eligibility: Excellent candidates from non-EEA countries who have been admitted to one of the Faculty of Arts Research Master’s Programmes can be awarded a partial scholarship when they are not able to self-finance in full.
Scholarship Open for: The students of Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Replublic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Dem Rep.), Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Réunion, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands of the United States, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe can apply for this grant.
Duration: Grant is offered for 2 years.
Value: The amount of the partial scholarship is determined annually.
Apply: The mode of applying is online. Candidates can write a letter of motivation to apply for this scholarship, which should be included in their application package.
Deadline: The application deadline is 1st March, 2014.
Further Information: http://www.rug.nl/education/international-students/financial-matters/talentgrantartsfaculty