Tuesday, 4 March 2014

2014-2015 School of Engineering International Masters Scholarships in UK

University of Edinburgh is offering school of engineering international masters scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic session. Each will have a value of £3,000 and will be tenable for one academic year. The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit with candidates requiring a first-class honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent. The application deadline is 1 April 2014.
About Scholarship: The School of Engineering will offer 3 Master’s scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic session. Each will have a value of £3,000 and will be tenable for one academic year.
Study: Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the School of Engineering. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree level at University of Edinburgh. Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility: The scholarships will be awarded to international (non-EU) students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an eligible postgraduate taught Master’s programme. The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit with candidates requiring a first-class honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent.
Scholarship Open for: International (non-EU) students can apply for these masters scholarships.
Number of awards: 3
Duration: These masters scholarships are offered for one academic year.
Value: Each scholarship will have a value of £3,000.
Selection Criteria: The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit with candidates requiring a first-class honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent.
Notification: A Selection Committee will meet in May 2014 to select the scholarship holders. The winners of the scholarships will be announced in late May 2014.
Apply: Eligible applicants should complete an online application form.
Deadline: The application deadline is 1 April 2014.
Further Information: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/international/science-engineering/engineering

Monday, 3 March 2014

Paid 6-months Internship, Brussels

Hanover Communications is recruiting an Intern to join the Brussels team for 6 months, starting asap.The ideal candidate will have : - Previous internship experience in one of the EU institutions or Brussels-based advocacy organisations.
- Knowledge of EU health policies would be a strong advantage.
- Excellence in written and spoken English is required.
The Intern will support the Brussels consulting team through the monitoring of relevant EU policy developments, targeted research and policy analysis, as well as event support.
If you are interested, please send your CV quoting reference “Brussels Internship” to INTERN_RECRUITMENT@HANOVERCOMMS.EU. The deadline to submit applications is 7 March 2014.

2014-2015 ITS Masters Scholarships for UK, EU or International Students in UK

The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) at University of Leeds is offering masters scholarships for UK, EU or international students. Applicants must first hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of an academic place on an ITS Masters programme for the academic year commencing September 2014. The scholarships provide a 50% tuition fee waiver for the 2014-15 academic year. Application should be submitted till 12th June 2014 for international applicants and by 7th July 2014 for UK/EU applicants.
About Scholarship: The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), University of Leeds, is offering a number of fees scholarships, each worth up to £7750, to provide development opportunities to students of outstanding ability, achievement and potential. The scholarships will fund 50% of the tuition fees for UK, EU or international students to undertake a full-time Masters degree programme at ITS. The scholarships form part of the ITS mission to advance the understanding of global transport, via the development of future transport professionals. Scholarship applications will be assessed on a competitive basis, and it is anticipated that up to five awards will be made.
Study: Scholarship applications can be made for any of the five programmes: MA Transport Economics, MSc Sustainability (Transport), MSc Transport Planning, MSc Transport Planning and the Environment and MSc (Eng) Transport Planning and Engineering at ITS. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master degree at ITS, University of Leeds. Scholarship Provider: The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), University of Leeds Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must first hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of an academic place on an ITS Masters programme for the academic year commencing September 2014.
Scholarship Open for: UK, EU or international students can apply for these masters scholarships.
Number of awards: It is anticipated that up to five awards will be made.
Value: The scholarships provide a 50% tuition fee waiver for the 2014-15 academic years. (Equivalent to the value of £7750 for international students or £2750 for UK/EU students).
Selection Criteria: Scholarship applications will be assessed on a competitive basis.
Apply: Applicants should submit the ITS scholarship form, including a statement of 500 words on how a Masters degree would enable them to make a difference to transportation (e.g. in their country, region or area) and specifically to tackle a significant problem or issue.
Deadline: Scholarship applications should be submitted to ITS no later than 12th June 2014 for international applicants and by 7th July 2014 for UK/EU applicants.
Further Information: http://www.its.leeds.ac.uk/fileadmin/documents/ITS_Masters_Scholarships_2014_01.pdf

2014-2015 V P Kanitkar Memorial Scholarships for in UK

SOAS, University of London is offering two memorial scholarships for UK/EU and overseas students. Scholarships are awarded for undertaking either the full-time MA Social Anthropology or the MA Religions of Asia & Africa. Applicants must normally possess or expect to be awarded a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent. Applicants with upper second class level may also apply, but will not be given preference. Students with a non-UK degree will be assessed on the basis of their references and transcripts. Each scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees and provides maintenance of £16,000. The application deadline is 20 March 2014.
About Scholarship: Two V P Kanitkar Memorial Scholarships are available for post-graduate students undertaking either the full-time MA Social Anthropology or the MA Religions of Asia & Africa. Each scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees and provides maintenance of £16,000.
Study: Scholarships are awarded for undertaking either the full-time MA Social Anthropology with a dissertation in Hindu Culture in South Asia (Department of Anthropology & Sociology) or the MA Religions of Asia & Africa with a dissertation in Hinduism (Department of the Study of Religions). Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree at SOAS, University of London. Scholarship Provider: SOAS, University of London, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-Applicants must normally possess or expect to be awarded a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent. Applicants with upper second class level may also apply, but will not be given preference. Students with a non-UK degree will be assessed on the basis of their references and transcripts.
-The scholarship recipients must choose as many units as possible relevant to Hinduism and also write their dissertation on Hinduism. Applicants undertaking the MA Religions of Asia & African are required to write their dissertation in Hinduism and those undertaking the MA Social Anthropology in Hindu Culture in South Asia. Please include evidence of this in your statement.
-Applicants must have an offer of admission to pursue the full-time MA Social Anthropology or MA Religions of Asia & Africa at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline.
-Applicants must meet the English language condition of their offer of admission to study at SOAS as soon as possible but no later than 1 June 2014. If your offer is conditional on English, please arrange your English test and ensure you meet the English requirements as soon as -possible.
-This scholarship is open to UK/EU and overseas applicants.

Scholarship Open for: UK/EU and overseas applicants can apply for these memorial scholarships.
Number of awards: Two
Value: Each scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees and provides maintenance of £16,000.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by a Selection Panel consisting of three academic members from the Faculty. The assessment of your application will be based on the information provided in your scholarship application and in your on-line application for admission. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references, statement and other relevant information. Also, evidence on how your dissertation will be on Hinduism will be taken into consideration.
Notification: Successful candidates will be notified by the end of July. If you have not heard by the end of July, you should assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Apply: You should follow two steps:
STEP 1: You must apply for this scholarship via the on-line scholarship application form.
STEP 2: In addition to the online scholarship application, applicants must ALSO submit a COMPLETE on-line application for admission.
A complete application for admission includes transcripts, an explanation of the grading system for any degrees obtained outside of the UK, two references, CV and a personal statement. The panel will be considering your scholarship application together with your on-line application for admission. Please note that complete applications for admission can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the Department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of the year. You should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods.

Deadline: The application deadline is 20 March 2014.
Further Information: http://www.soas.ac.uk/registry/scholarships/soas-open-scholarship.html

Sunday, 2 March 2014

2014-2015 King’s International Masters Scholarships in UK

King’s College London is offering international masters scholarships (KIMS) to commence a full-time postgraduate Masters programme in the 2014/15 academic year. Up to 6 scholarships will be awarded. The value of each scholarship is £10,000. To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must be liable to pay tuition fees at the international/overseas (higher) rate and fulfill the relevant academic and English proficiency entry requirements set by King’s College London. The application deadline is 31st March 2014.
About Scholarship: The Graduate School at King’s College London is offering up to 6 scholarships to international students who wish to pursue a full-time postgraduate Masters degree programme in any discipline at King’s College London commencing in the 2014/15 academic year.
Study: Scholarships are awarded in all subjects available at the King’s College London commencing in the 2014/15 academic year. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree level at King’s College London. Scholarship Provider: King’s College London Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Scholarships are open to all nationalities (except UK & EU). Applicants must:
-Be due to commence a full-time postgraduate Masters programme at King’s College London in the 2014/15 academic year;
-Be liable to pay tuition fees at the international/overseas (higher) rate;
-Complete and submit the required application documentation by the stated funding deadline;
-Fulfil the relevant academic and English proficiency entry requirements set by King’s College London.
-Please note that: Students who are already registered on the respective postgraduate programme are not eligible to apply; Students who will pay tuition fees at the Home/EU rate are not eligible; Distance learning programmes are not eligible; Applicants are expected to possess/attain a first class or very good upper second class (2:1) honours degree for their undergraduate qualification; For programmes longer than 12 months, the scholarship will be paid on a pro-rata basis; As the awards provide partial funding only, applicants must be able to confirm that they have the means to support any outstanding fees/costs not covered by this scheme, i.e. through other funding awards or self-funding.

Scholarship Open for: Students of  all nationalities (except UK & EU) can apply for these masters scholarships.
Number of awards: Up to 6 masters scholarships will be offered.
Duration: Scholarships are offered for duration of the course.
Value: The value of each scholarship is £10,000.
Selection Criteria: Applicants will be judged against the following criteria:
-Academic merit/ degree qualifications;
-Professional qualifications achieved;
-Strength of statement of justification;
-Applicant’s future plans, and what they plan to do with the postgraduate taught degree;
-Confirmation of other funds sought/secured, whether from other scholarships or family/self funds. Note that preference may be given to applicants who have already secured some ‘partial’ funding from alternative sources towards the cost of the postgraduate taught degree programme;
-Preference may be given to students who have not previously undertaken a postgraduate degree programme.

Notification: The Graduate School selection panel will be asked to provide details of the selected candidate, plus a list of reserves candidates by mid May 2014. Candidates, who are deemed ineligible by the PGSS office for any of the Graduate School PGT funding schemes, as covered by the online PGT funding form, will be informed about their ineligibility within 3 weeks from the Graduate School application deadline. Eligible applicants who have been considered for the King’s Alumni Scholarship award will be informed about the outcome of their application towards mid/end of May 2014.
Apply: The mode of applying is online. Admissions applications must be ‘complete’ in order for an application to be considered for funding, and for an admissions application to be deemed ‘complete’ it must contain all the relevant supporting documentation, such as references, transcripts, and English language scores. It will be the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all supporting materials are submitted to the College by the funding deadline of 31st March 2014. Then submit a Graduate School PGT online funding form. Note that this online funding application form should only be completed once an admissions application has been submitted to the College.
Deadline: The application deadline is 31st March 2014.
Further Information: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/index.php?action=view&id=543

2014 Lloyd’s Register Foundation Scholarships in UK

Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF) is offering masters scholarships for UK/EU/international students. Successful applicants must hold, or expect to achieve, an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK First Class Honours undergraduate degree. Scholarships will cover tuition fees at Home/EU and International levels. Applications should be submitted till 31st March 2014.
About Scholarship: Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), a UK registered charity and sole shareholder of Lloyd’s Register Group Ltd, invests in science, engineering and technology for public benefit, worldwide. LRF Scholarships are prestigious scholarships which support high-achieving students studying a postgraduate taught Masters in the College of Science and Engineering.
Study: Scholarships are awarded for following courses: Aerospace Engineering and Management, Civil Engineering and Management, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering and Management, Environmental Statistics, Geoinformation Technology and Cartography, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Management, Mechatronics, Structural Engineering and Mechanics and Telecommunications Electronics. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate taught masters degree in the College of Science and Engineering, University of Glasgow. Scholarship Provider: Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF) Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: The Scholarship is open to Home/EU/International applicants. They are available to students studying the following postgraduate taught Masters course: Aerospace Engineering and Management, Civil Engineering and Management, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering and Management, Environmental Statistics, Geoinformation Technology and Cartography, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Management, Mechatronics,
Structural Engineering and Mechanics and Telecommunications Electronics.
-Successful applicants must hold, or expect to achieve, an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK First Class Honours undergraduate degree.

Scholarship Open for: UK/EU/international students can apply for these masters scholarships.
Value: These masters scholarships will cover tuition fees at Home/EU and International levels.
Apply: Only applicants to the above postgraduate programmes who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered. Applicants must submit an online application by 31st March 2014 and email the Case for Support to the Graduate School in order to be considered.
Deadline: The application deadline is 31st March 2014.
Further Information: http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/scienceengineering/graduateschool/scholarships/lloydsregisterfoundationscholarships20142015/

2014-2015 Lebesgue Master Scholarships for International Students in France

The Lebesgue Center of Mathematics is offering master scholarships for international students in mathematics in Rennes or Nantes. The stipend is 10,000 euros per year. A student applying for the first year of a master (M1) will be allowed to apply for another scholarship for the second year (M2). Foreign students will have assistance to get housing. The Lebesgue Center also provides french courses for foreign students. Applications should be submitted till March 31, 2014.
About Scholarship: The Lebesgue Center offers 10000€ scholarships to outstanding mathematics students applying for a research master program in mathematics in Rennes or Nantes. A student applying for the first year of a master (M1) will be allowed to apply for another scholarship for the second year (M2). Foreign students will have assistance to get housing. The Lebesgue Center also provides french courses for foreign students. The scholarship cannot be combined with any other regular remuneration.
Study: Scholarships are available for students applying for a master program in mathematics in Rennes or Nantes. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing research master program at Universities of Rennes and University of Nantes.
Scholarship Provider: 
The Lebesgue Center of Mathematics, France
Scholarship can be taken at: France
Eligibility: The M1 scholarships are open to all students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in mathematics (or related) at the end of the academic year 2013-2014 and have not started a master in mathematics. The M2 scholarships are open to all students who have completed the first year of a master in mathematics (or related) at the end of the academic year 2013-14.
Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for these master scholarships.
Value: The stipend is 10,000 euros per year. A student applying for the first year of a master (M1) will be allowed to apply for another scholarship for the second year (M2). Foreign students will have assistance to get housing. The Lebesgue Center also provides french courses for foreign students. The scholarship cannot be combined with any other regular remuneration.
Selection Criteria: The selection will be carried out by the Lebesgue Scientific Committee and the heads of the Master programs in Rennes and Nantes. The selection process will be based on the academic quality of the transcript and recommendation letters.
Notification: Applicants will be informed about the outcome of the selection process in the middle of April 2014.
Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Deadline: The application deadline is March 31, 2014.
Further Information: http://www.lebesgue.fr/content/master-programme-application-2014-15