Sunday, 12 October 2014

Norwegian Government Quota Scheme for Eastern European, Developing & Central Asian Countries, 2014-2015

Norwegian Government offers Quota Scheme for Developing Countries students to study at selected Norwegian Universities. The scheme normally includes courses taught in English at Master’s and PhD level, in addition to certain professional degrees. The Quota Scheme will only enrol students from institutions (organisations, universities, authorities) which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases will free movers be considered. The deadline for applications for the Quota scheme is usually 1st December every year.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the courses available at the Selected Norway Universities. Course Level: The scheme normally includes courses taught in English at Master’s and PhD level (the Quota Scheme also offers certain Bachelor’s study programmes), in addition to certain professional degrees at Selected Norwegian Universities. Scholarship Provider: Norwegian Government Scholarship can be taken at: Norway
Eligibility:
-The Quota Scheme will only enroll students from institutions (organisations, universities, authorities) which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases will free movers be considered. Please contact the institutions directly for individual information.
-Students who come to Norway as self-financing students will, as a rule, not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.
-Students usually apply for degree programmes that serve as a continuation of their studies in their home country or for courses which can be a joint part of a degree programme in their home country (joint degree or sandwich programmes). Most of the programmes offered are at Master’s or PhD level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain Bachelor’s study programmes.
-All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications: Secondary school certificates; Minimum two years of higher education from their home country. Some exceptions apply for certain professional educational courses at Bachelor’s level.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Djibouti, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar,  Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian territories, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Phillipines, Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, South Africa, Tanzania, Tchad, Thailand, The Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Western Samoa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Yemen, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan , Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan can apply for this Quota Scheme.
Scholarship Description: The objective of the scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education. Currently, the scheme provides full scholarships for a total of 1 100 students, of which 800 are from developing countries and 300 from Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Each year universities and university colleges in Norway are allocated a certain number of quota students. The scheme normally includes courses taught in English at Master’s and PhD level, in addition to certain professional degrees. The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion may be waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Students who stay in Norway after finishing their studies or take up residence in another country than their home country must repay their loan. Normally, the financial support given will not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan or a combination of two programmes. Part-time studies are not supported.
Number of award(s): The objective of the scheme is to promote the internationalisation of higher education. Currently, the scheme provides full scholarships for a total of 1 100 students, of which 800 are from developing countries and 300 from Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Duration of award(s): Norwegian Government offers full scholarships.
What does it cover? The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund is responsible for managing the financial support provided for the Quota students. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion may be waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Students who stay in Norway after finishing their studies or take up residence in another country than their home country must repay their loan. Normally, the financial support given will not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan or a combination of two programmes. Part-time studies are not supported.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: All inquiries should be directed to the International Office at the institution in question. Applications should be sent directly to the institutions and SIU is not responsible for received applications.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications for the Quota scheme is usually 1st December every year.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Oxford Brookes International Academic Excellence Scholarships for Study in Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Undergraduate Program in any Subject you can avail Oxford Brookes International Academic Excellence Scholarships which is being offered by Oxford Brookes University.
This is a Undergraduate Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Student (China, Hong Kong, Malaysia & Turkey) to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 30-Jun-15.
This Scholarship will Offer you £4,000 for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships: Oxford Brookes International Academic Excellence Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by: Oxford Brookes University
Scholarship Offers: £4,000
Duration of Reward / Grant: Complete Course Duration
Education Field: any Subject
Education Level: Undergraduate Program
Based on: Merit Based
Scholarship is open for: Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from: International Student (China, Hong Kong, Malaysia & Turkey)
Number of Awards / Scholarships: Few
Important Dates: Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 30-Jun-15
Eligibility: You must be holding an unconditional offer from Oxford Brookes in order to apply. You will need to show evidence of substantially above average academic achievement and potential.
Important Information: Contact eMail Id: international@brookes.ac.uk

Once all the information has been received by Oxford Brookes University and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about Oxford Brookes International Academic Excellence Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/finance/undergraduate-finance—international-students/financial-help-for-undergraduate-international-students-from-outside-the-eu/

Thursday, 2 October 2014

Newcastle University Promise Scholarships in United Kingdom

If you would like to study in Newcastle University, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Undergraduate Program in any Subject you can avail Newcastle University Promise Scholarships which is being offered by Newcastle University.
This is a Undergraduate Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from United Kingdom and European Union Student to apply for the same. Only 20 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 17-Jul-15.
This Scholarship will Offer you £9,000 per year
The Scholarships are awarded in 2 Parts:
  • 50% cash bursary
  • 50% tuition fee discount for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships: Newcastle University Promise Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by: Newcastle University
Scholarship Offers: £9,000 per year The scholarships are awarded in 2 parts:
  • 50% cash bursary
  • 50% tuition fee discount
Duration of Reward / Grant: Complete Course Duration
Education Field: any Subject
Education Level: Undergraduate Program
Based on: Merit Based
Scholarship is open for: Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from: United Kingdom and European Union Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships: 20
Important Dates: Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 17-Jul-15
Eligibility:
  1. are a UK or EU student
  2. have a residual household income of £15,000 or less (as assessed by Student Finance England or an equivalent assessing body)
  3. are predicted to achieve (or have already achieved) at least grades AAB at A level, or equivalent
  4. are studying your first undergraduate degree 
Important Information: Contact eMail Id: Student.services@ncl.ac.uk

Once all the information has been received by Newcastle University and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about Newcastle University Promise Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.newcastle.ac/undergraduate/finance/scholarships/promise/

Kevin Spacey Foundation Scholarship for Study in Regent’s University London, England

If you would like to study in Regent’s University London, England and pursue Full Time Undergraduate Program in Acting or Screen writing you can avail Kevin Spacey Foundation Scholarship which is being offered by Kevin Spacey Foundation.
This is a Undergraduate Program Merit & Need Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Student to apply for the same. Only 9 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 31-Mar-15.
This Scholarship will Offer you £10,000 of the tuition fee for 3 Year.

Name of Scholarships: Kevin Spacey Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship is offered by: Kevin Spacey Foundation
Scholarship Offers: £10,000 of the tuition fee
Duration of Reward / Grant: 3 Year
Education Field: Acting or Screenwriting
Education Level: Undergraduate Program
Based on: Merit & Need Based
Scholarship is open for: Regent’s University London, England
Students are eligible from: International Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships: 9
Important Dates: Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 31-Mar-15
Eligibility: For more Information kindly visit Scholarship Source Website.
Important Information: Contact eMail Id: KSF@regents.ac.uk

Once all the information has been received by Kevin Spacey Foundation and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about Kevin Spacey Foundation Scholarship you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.regents.ac.uk/study/scholarships-funding-and-bursaries/kevin-spacey-foundation-scholarship.aspx

MBA Scholarship at University of the West of England (Bristol MBA Scholatship), UK

The University of the West of England annually invites potential MBA students from certain Asian and African Countries to apply Bristol MBA program at the university. The selected applicants will be awarded interesting benefits 100% fees of education. In order to be taken into consideration on this award please provide your application before 1 July and 1 November every year.
Scholarship Description
The MBA scholarship is designed to help MBA students from selected Asian and African Countries to pursue MBA degree at the University of the West of England (UWE). All candidates of this demanding scholarship must provide the following points:
1. Relevant career progression and achievement leading to MBA study
2. Relevant professional and/or academic development leading to MBA study
3. Written testimonial explaining how the Bristol MBA will help the applicant to better understand the business world from different perspectives.

Scholarship Value: 100% of fees (£15,000)
Level and Area of Studies
This scholarship for MBA only

Place of Study
The University of the West of England annually

Eligibility and Criteria
Eligible applicants must Up to four scholarships (one per region as detailed below) will be available for the September and January intake of the MBA

Applicants’ Nationality
South America, Nigeria, Ghana, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia

Application Instruction
The interested candidates will be considered for this scholarship as a part of your application. Please indicate in your MBA personal statement that you wish to be considered for the 100% scholarship.

Submission Deadline
The deadline for submitting your application is 1 July for the MBA commencing in September and 1 November for the MBA commencing in January. You will be informed of our decision via your welcome website.

Website and Application Link www.uwe.ac.uk

Wednesday, 1 October 2014

Chancellor’s International Scholarships for Postgraduate Taught in UK, 2015

University of Sussex is inviting applications for Chancellor’s International Scholarship for postgraduate taught programme. Total 25 scholarships are available for international student. Scholarship covers 50% off international student tuition fee. The scholarships are offered for one year. Students who hold other University of Sussex scholarships will not be eligible for the Chancellors International Scholarship. The application deadline is 3rd May 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to study any one of the course offered by the University of Sussex in UK. Course Level: These scholarships are available for pursuing Postgraduate (taught) degree level at University of Sussex in UK. Scholarship Provider: University of Sussex, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: In order to be considered for a Chancellor’s International Scholarship you must meet all of the following criteria:
-Have applied for and accepted a place to start a Postgraduate taught degree at the University of Sussex (e.g., MA, MSc, LLM, MRes, Postgraduate Diploma, and Graduate Diploma) excluding the following degrees: Courses in the Institute of Development Studies, except the MA Gender and Development course, MSc in Social Research Methods + DPhil combined (1+3 degrees), International foundation years, International Year One Diploma in Business and Management, and Pre-masters, Pre-Masters Degrees and Diplomas taught at partner colleges which are validated by Sussex.
-Be assessed as liable to pay fees at the “overseas” (namely the non-EU) rate.
-Have sufficient funds to meet your tuition fees and living expenses, after taking account of the possible award of a Chancellor’s International Scholarship.
-Students who hold other University of Sussex scholarships will not be eligible for the Chancellors International Scholarship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International (Non-UK/EU) students (Afghanistan, Islamic State of Albania ,Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Principality of, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Kingdom of, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus (European Union), Cyprus (Non-European Union), Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guam (USA), Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire), Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan), Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Not Known, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territory, Occupied, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Island, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, S. Georgia and S. Sandwich Isls, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis Anguilla, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French Part), Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part), Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Stateless, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (British), Western Sahara, Yemen, Yugoslavia not otherwise specified, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: 25 scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. The scholarships are offered for one year.Students who hold other University of Sussex scholarships will not be eligible for the Chancellors International Scholarship.
Number of award(s): 25 scholarships are available.
Duration of award(s): The scholarships are offered for one year.
What does it cover? Total offer is of 50% off international student tuition fee.
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by 19 June.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by email, post or fax.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 3rd May 2015. Applications received after 3rd May will not be considered.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Scholarship for Study in University of Oxford, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Oxford, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Graduate Program in any Subject you can avail Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Scholarship which is being offered by Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.
This is a Graduate Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from Ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and from a Muslim community (with preference given to those from a financially disadvantaged household), or A national of, and ordinarily resident in, one of the following countries in Asia and Africa: Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Albania, Indonesia, Palestine, Algeria, Iran, Qatar, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Senegal, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone, Benin, Kuwait, Somalia, Brunei Darussalam, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Lebanon, Suriname, Cameroon, Libya, Syrian Arab Republic, Chad, Malaysia, Tajikistan, Comoros, Maldives, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Tunisia, Egypt, Mauritania, Turkey, Djibouti, Morocco, Turkmenistan, Gabon, Mozambique, Uganda, Gambia, Niger, United Arab Emirates, Guinea, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Guyana, Oman, Yemen to apply for the same. Only 5 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 23-Jan-15.
This Scholarship will Offer you 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs (at least £13,863). for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Scholarship
Scholarship is offered by: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Scholarship Offers: 100% of University and College fees and a Grant for living Costs (at least £13,863).
Duration of Reward / Grant: Complete Course Duration
Education Field: any Subject
Education Level: Graduate Program
Based on: Merit Based
Scholarship is open for: University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:
  • Ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and from a Muslim community (with preference given to those from a financially disadvantaged household), or
  • A national of, and ordinarily resident in, one of the following countries in Asia and Africa: Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Albania, Indonesia, Palestine, Algeria, Iran, Qatar, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Senegal, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone, Benin, Kuwait, Somalia, Brunei Darussalam, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Lebanon, Suriname, Cameroon, Libya, Syrian Arab Republic, Chad, Malaysia, Tajikistan, Comoros, Maldives, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Tunisia, Egypt, Mauritania, Turkey, Djibouti, Morocco, Turkmenistan, Gabon, Mozambique, Uganda, Gambia, Niger, United Arab Emirates, Guinea, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Guyana, Oman, Yemen.
Number of Awards / Scholarships: 5
Important Dates: Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 23-Jan-15
Eligibility: This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma courses, part-time courses or non-matriculated courses. This scholarship is also not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers to start in 2015-16. If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based upon satisfactory academic progress.
Important Information: Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

Once all the information has been received by Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Scholarship you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/graduate-scholarships/university-wide-scholarships/oxford-centre-islamic-studies-ocis-scholarships