Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Communication and Media Internship

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe. It was founded on the 16th October 1989 and its aim is to support and develop student mobility. As a European-wide organization, ESN is using multiple channels to maintain an effective internal and external communication with the Network, our partners, associates and stakeholders.
ESN offers a Communication and Media Internship for students in higher education to work on our future communication projects in 2014.  

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Assisting in all communication-related tasks, such as working on the newsletter, esn.org, etc., the social media implementation, graphic designs and the ESN online tools
  • Contribution to the release of our internal ESN eXpress magazine and various external publications

Term and conditions:

  • For a duration of 6 months internship
  • Living at the ESN House
  • Transport cost from work to home and vice versa are covered
  • Travel cost from home to Brussels and vice versa are covered
  • Internship location will be the ESN` headquarters at 15 Rue Hydraulique, 1210 Brussels, Belgium
  • The applicants must be available from April until October 2014
  • Have an Erasmus Placement, or Leonardo da Vinci or internship agreement with university  

Required skills and experience:

  • Very good knowledge of written and spoken English
  • Creative writing skills
  • Knowledge of the Erasmus Student Network
  • Background in communication, media, graphic design or similar
  • Familiar with the concepts of Social Media and online marketing
  • Knowledge of Adobe software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Precise and organised way of working
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office package
  • Capability of working in a team as well as independently
  • Comfortable working in a multicultural environment

Highly valued:

  • Knowledge of video editing and/or animation tools
  • Knowledge of HTML and/or CSS, experience in web design
  • Fluency in other European languages
Please send a short motivation letter, CV and examples of works related to communication and design to applications@esn.org.
Deadline for the application is March 15, 23:59 CET.
Please don't hesitate to contact us in case you have any additional questions regarding the position. For more information please visit our website www.esn.org.

2014 Business and Law Merit Scholarships at De Montfort University in UK

De Montfort University is offering Business and Law merit scholarships for international students. These £5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students wishing to study at Masters level, who have excelled academically. DMU will deduct the value of the scholarship from the full academic course tuition fee at enrollment. If the student is also entitled to the £500 discount for early payment of their fees in full at enrollment, this discount will be added to the amount deducted. The application deadline is 13th July 2014.
About Scholarship: These £5,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students, wishing to study at Masters level, who have excelled academically. Award of these Faculty of Business and Law scholarships is through an application and selection process.
Study: Scholarships are awarded within Faculty of Business and Law scholarships for the following courses: MBA (Global), MSc Accounting and Finance, MA Management of Human Resources and MSc Marketing Management. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree level at De Montfort University. Scholarship Provider: De Montfort University, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility:
-Final or expected Bachelor’s degree classification of second class honours, upper division (2.1). An offer of admission from DMU.
-These scholarships are only available to students with overseas status and paying overseas tuition fees.
-Valid for September 2014 entry only.
-Students receiving this scholarship will not be eligible for any additional scholarships or discounts other than the £500 full payment discount. If a student is also eligible for another scholarship, other than the £500 full payment discount, he or she will only receive the higher value scholarship.

Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for these merit scholarships.
Number of awards: 10 merit scholarships are offered. Scholarships are available as follows: MBA (Global): 2, MSc Accounting and Finance: 2, MA Management of Human Resources: 1, MSc Marketing Management: 1 and Non-programme specific scholarships: 4.
Value: These £5,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students, wishing to study at Masters level, who have excelled academically. DMU will deduct the value of the scholarship from the full academic course tuition fee at enrollment. If the student is also entitled to the £500 discount for early payment of their fees in full at enrollment, this discount will be added to the amount deducted.
Selection Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Notification: Winners of the scholarship will be notified by 1st August 2014.
Apply: To apply, please complete the scholarship application web form. The 500 word statement should cover the following points:
-Why you should be awarded the scholarship
-Your understanding of and passion for your chosen area of study
-How you would make a positive contribution to DMU
-How a DMU education would benefit you in the future

Deadline: The application deadline is 13th July 2014.
Further Information: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/before-you-apply-to-study-at-dmu/fees-and-scholarships/business-and-law-merit-scholarships.aspx

2014 Bosco Tso and Emily Ng Scholarship at King’s College London in UK

King’s College London is offering Bosco Tso & Emily Ng Scholarship to undertake the one year LLM Law programme at King’s in September 2014. This Law scholarship is open to all applicants and is worth £22,500 (Home/EU) or£27,500 (International). Each scholarship will cover full tuition fees plus a living allowance. The winner will be selected on the basis of a personal statement as well as demonstrable financial need. The application deadline is 18 July 2014.
About Scholarship: King’s College London is delighted to announce the launch of the Bosco Tso and Emily Ng Scholarship. The award has been established by a friend of the College who would like to support Home/ EU and International students who wish to study law at King’s. This fund is intended to give students the opportunity to further their legal careers in an internationally recognised centre of excellence. The Bosco Tso and Emily Ng Scholarship Programme will support students wishing to study LLM Law at King’s College London. Each scholarship will cover full tuition fees plus a living allowance. One scholarship will be available per academic year. The scholar will be selected on the basis of academic excellence as well as demonstrable financial hardship. Applicants must have firmly accepted a confirmed place to study the 1 year LLM Law programme at King’s College London in September 2014.
Study: Scholarship is awarded in the field of law at King’s College London. Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing masters degree level at King’s College London in UK. Scholarship Provider: King’s College London, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Eligible students must be:
-be undertaking the 1 year LLM Law programme at King’s, 2014 entry;
-have firmly accepted their offer of a place at King’s by Friday 27 June 2014;
-be able to demonstrate a need for financial assistance;
-be willing to provide an end of year report and a letter of thanks to the donor.

Scholarship Open for: UK/EU and international students can apply for this Law scholarship.
Number of awards: For 2014-15 one Law scholarship will be available.
Value: The scholarship is intended to help support the winner with the cost of tuition fees and living expenses whilst studying. For 2014-15 one scholarship will be available.
-Home/EU students: The scholarship will be worth £22,000. This will comprise £12,000 to cover full tuition fees and £10,000 towards your living costs.
-International students: The scholarship will be worth £27,500. This will comprise £17,500 to cover full tuition fees and £10,000 towards your living costs.

Selection Criteria: The winner will be selected on the basis of a personal statement as well as demonstrable financial need.
Notification: Provided your application form has been accurately completed and the appropriate documentary evidence supplied, you will be notified of the decision by 8 August 2014. The successful candidate will be selected by panel of senior academic Law School representatives. Applicants who have not heard by this time should assume that they have not been selected for the scholarship.
Apply: The application form should be completed, scanned and emailed to funding-at-kcl.ac.uk. Alternatively it may be posted to Student Funding Office. You must submit a word/pdf version of your supporting statement. This should be emailed to funding-at-kcl.ac.uk.
Deadline: The application deadline is 18 July 2014.
Further Information: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/funding/sources/other/bosco2014.aspx

2014 LCF Artscom Scholarships for Postgraduate Students at London College of Fashion in UK

University of the Arts London is offering scholarships for UK or EU students enrolled in September 2014, on the MA Fashion Futures and MA Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation courses at London College of Fashion. Scholarships are worth £10,000 each. Tuition fees will be paid directly from the award to the University’s Tuition Fees account. Students will receive the remaining balance of the total award minus the fees in one installment. The application deadline is 16th May 2014.
About Scholarship: The LCF Artscom Scholarships aim to promote postgraduate studies 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. The information provided is intended for applicants for the LCF Artscom Scholarships. The Scholarships will be awarded to three UK or EU students accepted on the MA Fashion Futures or the Fashion Entrepreneurship courses at London College of Fashion, for enrolment in September 2014.
Study: Scholarships will be awarded to students accepted on the MA Fashion Futures or the Fashion Entrepreneurship courses at London College of Fashion. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate taught degree at University of the Arts London in UK. Scholarship Provider: University of the Arts London, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK 
Eligibility:  To be eligible for the LCF Artscom Scholarships, applicants must
-Have been considered for UK/EU fee status purposes
-Have been accepted full-time on the MA Fashion Futures or the Fashion Entrepreneurship courses  and
-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 Or
-Be a graduate, having already gained first or 2:1 in a bachelors degree (with Honours) from a recognised Higher Education institution Or
-Applicants without a bachelors degree must be able to demonstrate substantial equivalent and applicable experience

Scholarship Open for: Students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom can apply for these scholarships.
Number of awards: 3
Duration: Tuition fees will be paid directly from the award to the University’s Tuition Fees account. Students will receive the remaining balance of the total award minus the fees in one installment. Applicants must enroll for their MA Course 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 students must apply again for the next academic year.
Value: The LCF Artscom Scholarships are worth £10,000 each.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be assessed according to financial circumstances and academic merit by a panel of tutors at London College of Fashion. The Panel will make their final selections by marking the quality of application (where applicable), the preparedness for high quality study in the discipline area and the articulation of how a LCF Artscom Scholarship will contribute to his or her long-term career aims.
Notification: All applicants will be informed officially of the decision in writing by July 2014.
Apply: Applicants should apply by post.
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/

Tuesday, 4 March 2014

2014 St. Kovachev Scholarship in MSc International Economics in UK

University of Sussex is offering Scholarship in MSc International Economics. Scholarship includes a £5,600 fee waiver. The scholarship aims to aid one student in studying this excellent programme, while also, on behalf of the University, encouraging and supporting applications to the MSc International Economics degree programme. All successful Home/EU MSc applications to the International Economics MSc programme will be eligible for the award. No secondary application is necessary. The application deadline is 30 May 2014.
About Scholarship: The University is delighted to offer the Hornsey Scholarship to encourage a student to pursue a degree in international economics. A SPRU alumnus, Ivo St Kovachev, has generously given this scholarship for one student in MSc International Economics. He is providing the fees for a Home/EU student for the 2014/2015 academic year. The scholarship aims to aid one student in studying this excellent programme, while also, on behalf of the University, encouraging and supporting applications to the MSc International Economics degree programme.
Study: Scholarship is provided in the field of international economics at University of Sussex. Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing masters degree level at University of Sussex. Scholarship Provider: University of Sussex, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a UK/EU national who has been accepted on the MSc International Economics degree programme.
Scholarship Open for: Students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom can apply for the scholarship.
Number of award: One
Value: Scholarship includes a £5,600 fee waiver.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by 30 June 2014.
Apply: All successful Home/EU MSc applications to the International Economics MSc programme will be eligible for the award. No secondary application is necessary.
Deadline: The application deadline is 30 May 2014.
Further Information: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/money/scholarships/opportunities/view/367

2014-2015 Aston Business School Undergraduate Scholarships in UK

Aston University is offering several undergraduate scholarships for international students. Scholarships of £1,000 each in value for each academic year of undergraduate studies and £500 for the placement year will be awarded. Scholarships are open for students entering one of the full-time BSc programmes in 2014/5. The application deadline is 30th June 2014.
Scholarship: The Aston Business School is pleased to announce several scholarships of £1,000 each in value for each academic year of undergraduate studies and £500 for the placement year. Scholarships are available to international students entering one of the full-time BSc programmes in 2014/5.
Study: Scholarships are awarded for one of the full-time BSc programmes in 2014/5. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree at Aston University. Scholarship Provider: Aston University, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Scholarships are available to international students entering one of the full-time BSc programmes in 2014/15.
Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for these undergraduate scholarships.
Number of awards: The Aston Business School is announcing several undergraduate scholarships.
Duration: Scholarships are offered for the duration of the program.
Value: The Aston Business School is pleased to announce several scholarships of £1,000 each in value for each academic year of undergraduate studies and £500 for the placement year.
Apply: Applicants holding conditional or unconditional firm offers should write a letter of application and a letter of motivation (500 words) along with providing an academic reference supporting the application.
Deadline: The application deadline is 30th June 2014.
Further Information: http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/finance/internal-scholarships/

2014-2015 Merit Scholarships for Postgraduate Law Students at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University is offering 150 merit scholarships for UK/EU and international students. This scholarship is applicable to all M.Sc. courses in the area of Law. All scholarships are awarded in the form of a discount on fees paid. Value of awards is as follows: £2000, £1500, or £1000 per award. The application deadline is 1 August for September intake.
About Scholarship: Aberdeen Business School is pleased to offer a number of merit scholarships to outstanding students who wish to study at the School. This scholarship is applicable to all M.Sc. courses in this area of study.
Study: Scholarships are awarded for all M.Sc. courses in the area of Law. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate taught degree at Robert Gordon University in UK. Scholarship Provider: Robert Gordon University, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: 
-An International student paying fees at the overseas rate or;
-A UK/EU student on a full cost course for which the course fee has been set in excess of 6,000 GBP; and
-You hold the offer of a place on one of our courses.

Scholarship Open for: UK/EU and international students can apply for these merit scholarships.
Number of awards: 150
Value: All scholarships are awarded in the form of a discount on fees paid. Please note the following:
For Full Time students: Scholarship amount of £2000 or £1000 should be deducted from the fee payable (Finance to reflect this in the invoice to students).
For Distance Learning students: Deduction from fees should be made based on the completion of stages of the M.Sc. as follows:
-For £1500 Scholarship: £500 on commencement of Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) stage, £500 on commencement of Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) stage and £500 on commencement of MSc stage
-For £1000 Scholarship: £400 on commencement of Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) stage, £400 on commencement of the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) stage and £200 on commencement of the MSc stage

Selection Criteria: The Scholarship Awards Panel will meet regularly to consider all eligible scholarship applications received prior to their meeting. All applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
-Previous academic record and your suitability for postgraduate study in School, i.e.: Class of degree / CGPA / final score of first degree, Relevance of your first degree to the course you are applying for, The standing of the previous academic institution attended and Any prizes or awards given to you in your first degree;
-Relevant industrial or professional experience giving evidence of workplace experience that is relevant to the course you are applying for;
-Personal achievements: evidence of personal achievements to date which indicate your ability to contribute to the wider life of the University community during your studies and the professional community that you will be joining on graduation;
-Evidence from the Personal Statement provided that you are deserving of financial support on the grounds, for example, of personal academic achievement in the face of adversity.

Notification: Applicants will be informed of the Panel’s decision by email and will have 7 days from receipt in which to accept any offer. Failure to respond within the 7 day period will automatically result in the offer being withdrawn.
Apply: Please note that in order to be considered for a scholarship, you must already hold an offer of a place to study on an eligible course. You must therefore ensure that your course application is submitted well in advance of the scholarship application deadline above. As part of the scholarship application process you are required to write a short statement in support of your application. You must include with your scholarship application the following documents:
-A scanned copy of your final transcript detailing your degree classification and/or CGPA;
-A scanned copy of your IELTS/TOEFL certificate or other English language qualification;
-A scanned copy of your University offer letter (or email if you have not received your letter).
-Applications which are incomplete, missing required data or are illegible will be considered invalid. You may only apply for an award once. Multiple applications will not be considered.

Deadline: The application deadline is 1 August for September intake.
Further Information: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/areas-of-study/subjects/law/scholarships/merit-scholarships-law/merit-scholarships-law