Brunel International Scholarships Programme in UK, 2015-2016

Brunel University is inviting applications for a Brunel international scholarships from students starting a new programme of study in the academic year 2015/16. Total 37 scholarships which will comprise a 15% discount on the cost of tuition fees will be awarded. These scholarships are open to all undergraduate, postgraduate and research students who are classed as overseas for fee purposes. The deadline for applying for the 2015/16 programme is 3rd April 2015.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Brunel University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate or research program at Brunel University.
Scholarship Provider: Brunel University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: Applications for a Brunel International scholarship are invited from students starting a new programme of study in the academic year 2015/16 who meet the following criteria:
-Are not a current Brunel student on a full time or part time undergraduate or postgraduate programme, with the exception of students on the English@Brunel, Pre-sessional English and Intensive Foundation or Premasters courses through the IPLC (International Pathways and Language Centre);
-Have exceeded or are likely to exceed the minimum terms of your Academic Offer;
-Have an offer to study on an undergraduate or taught postgraduate taught programme of study starting in September 2015, January 2016 or a postgraduate research programme of study starting in the academic year 2015/16;
-Have been assessed as an international student for fees purposes;
-Agree to engage in a wide range of publicity and promotional activities, plus a formal event during the academic year. Please note that this is a key requirement of the award and by accepting the award you will be entering into an agreement to undertake these activities. Failure to comply with this agreement may lead to withdrawal of the award ;
-Have not been in receipt of a Brunel International Scholarship previously, either as part of current or earlier studies.
-Scholarships are awarded for entry in the academic year 2015/16 only and cannot be deferred to later years of entry. Course applicants who intend to defer their studies must re-apply for a scholarship in the year they will begin their studies. Scholarships are distributed proportionately over 7 regions: East Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Central Asia, South East Asia, Africa, South Asia, the Americas. The last date for receiving applications is May 30, 2015 (5pm (GMT). All applicants will be notified of the panel’s decision by the middle of July.
-Students who are eligible for the Brunel Postgraduate Academic Excellence scholarship cannot be awarded a Brunel International scholarship. If you apply and later become eligible for an Academic Excellence scholarship, we will automatically withdraw your application for the Brunel International scholarships and award you the Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for these awards.

Scholarship Description: Thanks to the generosity of Brunel’s alumni and supporters, we are offering 37 awards, which will comprise a 15% discount on the cost of tuition fees. The International Scholarships are open to Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research students who are classed as overseas for fee purposes. The Brunel International Scholarship Programme is an annual award, run by the Brunel International office and open to all international students. Its goal is to provide over £110,000 of financial support to exceptional students. Scholarship holders will go on to represent Brunel as ambassadors throughout their time at the University.

Number of award(s): 37 awards are offered.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? -A 15% discount on the tuition fees for the academic year 2015/16. This discount is a single contribution and will not be continued in subsequent years and is not applicable to any additional fees such as resubmission or module resit fees. No cash alternative will be offered.
-The scholarship does not replace the deposit of £3000. All scholarship awardees will need to pay the £3000 deposit for their course in order to receive an unconditional offer and a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS).
-Scholarship awardees will be responsible for paying the remainder of their tuition fees after the scholarship contribution is deducted from the total fees.
-Scholarship awards will not be credited towards tuition fees until the applicant has fully registered at Brunel University. This includes having qualifications and other documentation verified and checked and holding the correct visa to study.
-Scholarship awardees who have already paid the full course fees will receive a refund once they have met all conditions of their offer and registered as a student at Brunel University.
-Those awarded a Brunel International Scholarship may be eligible for the 2% prompt payment discount. This will be deducted from the tuition fees remaining after the scholarship discount has been applied.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: All applicants will be notified of the panel’s decision by the middle of July.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 3rd April 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

International Postgraduate Scholarships at Queen’s University Belfast, UK

In 2015/2016, there up to 100 awards available for international students who planning to commencing Masters degree in September 2015. Each of the selected applicants will receive maximum £3,000. To apply, the completed application form must submitted no later than 3 April 2015.

Scholarship Description
There are 100 scholarships are now available to talented fee-paying international students who will be starting a Masters degree in September 2015. The scholarship does not count towards the mandatory deposit. The scholarship will be deducted from the remaining tuition fees payable to Queen’s upon enrollment in September 2015. For applicants who have met all the course entry requirements and have accepted an unconditional offer of a place of study for a one-year postgraduate taught course, please note that a mandatory deposit must be paid towards tuition fees before a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa/immigration purposes will be issued.

Award Value
The winners of this scholarship may expect to receive award with varied value depending the types of the scholarship; £2,000 for Humanities and Social Sciences, £3,000 for Science and Engineering and £3,000 for Management School Masters programmes.

Level and Area of Studies
Postgraduate program in Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering and Management (excluding Postgraduate: Doctorate Programmes, MSc Pharmacy, MTh Theology, Distance Learning and non-standard fee courses)

Place of Study
At Queen’s University Belfast, UK

Eligibility and Criteria
You would be considered to receive this scholarship only of you meet the following conditions:
– Be self-funded and classified as overseas for fees purposes.
– Be able to finance the remainder of tuition fees and living expenses.
– Hold and have accepted online an offer of a study place starting in September 2015.
– Complete the online application form by 3 April 2015.

Applicants’ Nationality
There is no nationality restriction

Application Instruction
To apply, you need to access the online application form at the application link below.

Submission Deadline
3 April 2015.

Website and Application Link

Sacred Heart Scholarship (RUSH) – University of Roehampton Scholarship, UK

The applications for Sacred Heart Scholarship (RUSH) are now accepted. This scholarship open to UK and overseas student who are planning to undertaking postgraduate research program at the University of Roehampton for 2015/2016 academic year. This scholarship covers Taiyuan fees and accommodation cost. To apply, the completed application form must be submitted no later than 8th May 2015.

Scholarship Description
The University of Roehampton and the Society of the Sacred Heart have established a scholarship fund to encourage postgraduate research studies in areas which promote international understanding and which enable candidates to work more effectively in their communities upon completion of their studies. The scholarships are available to students with exceptional academic performances from both within and outside the UK to follow a research programme in any discipline at the University of Roehampton.

Scholarship Value
The scholarship will usually consist of the tuition fee and free or subsidized accommodation fees on the University of Roehampton campus.

Level and Area of Studies
Postgraduate research in the area which promote international understanding.

Place of Study
At the University of Roehampton, UK

Eligibility and Criteria
You will be considered to receive this scholarship award provided that you:
– are intending to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Roehampton
– have an excellent academic record or equivalent life experience
– have a commitment to contributing to the wider community
– may otherwise be unable to pursue their studies
– are likely to make a contribution to international understanding and intend to
contribute to their own communities following graduation.

Applicants’ Nationality
UK and overseas students are welcome to apply

Application Instruction
To apply this Sacred Hearth Scholarship, you are required to;
(1) Provide a statement indicating why the candidate wishes to pursue their studies at Roehampton, and indicating how the candidate intends to promote international understanding and contribute to their communities following
graduation.
(2) Send the names and contact details of two referees and proof of eligibility.
(3) Submit other information that you feel is relevant to your application.

Submission Deadline
8 May 2015

Website and Application Link

Beijing Government Scholarships for International Students, 2015

Applications are invited for Beijing government scholarships from international students studying or applying for studying in Beijing. Duration differs with respect to the subjects chosen. It takes around 4 to 5 years for undergraduates, 2 to 3 years for Masters degree candidates and 3 years for PhD degree candidates. The duration varies for Chinese language students, general scholar candidates and senior scholar candidates. An applicant receives financial support from otherChinese government scholarship programs or organizations/agencies would not be eligible for the Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship.

Application Deadline: Students must notice that applications with application materials should be handed to the relevant university or college before the end of February.
Study Subject(s): Courses offered in Chinese universities and colleges in Beijing region.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing higher education in the Beijing region (bachelor’s, masters and doctoral degree, senior training or long-term language program).
Scholarship Provider: Beijing Government
Scholarship can be taken at: Beijing (China)

Eligibility: 
1.Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.
2.Educational background and age limit
2.1) Applicants for undergraduate studies in Beijing must have completed senior high school with good grades and be under 30-years-old. Applicants for Masters degree studies in Beijing must have Bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35. Applicants for Doctoral degree studies in Beijing must have Master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
2.2) Applicants for advanced studies must have an undergraduate degree or be in the second year of a university course and be under the age of 50. Applicants for long-term language study must have a high school diploma and be under the age of 60.
2.3) Visiting scholar candidates in Beijing must have a Masters or higher degree or hold academic titles of associate professor or higher, and be under the age of 50.
3.Requirement for the applicant’s language proficiency is based on requirements of the academic programs and determined by the individual higher learning institution.
4.An applicant receives financial support from other Chinese government scholarship programs or organizations/agencies would not be eligible for the Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Beijing Government Scholarship: The Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) was established by Beijing Municipal Government, aiming to provide tuition fees fully or partially to the international students studying or applying for studying in Beijing. Its administrative office is the International Cooperation and Exchange Office of Beijing Municipal Commission of Educations, which is in charge of project establishment, review, acceptance and daily management of the Beijing Government Scholarship Program. The international students applying for the Beijing Government Scholarships shall normally submit relevant materials to the universities in Beijing that he/she hope to apply by the end of February every year.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): 
1.Applicants for Bachelor’s, Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Chinese universities and colleges in Beijing region: Duration of scholarship should be under 4 years.
2.Applicants for Chinese language training or relevant advanced studies in Chinese universities and colleges in the Beijing region: Duration of scholarship should be under one year.
3.Scholars and international students for specialized training in Chinese universities and colleges in Beijing region: Duration of scholarship should be under one year.
4.Exchange students or students with outstanding contributions to international education in Beijing: Duration of scholarship should be under one year.

What does it cover? The Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students only covers tuition fees. According to the applicants’ status, allowance for scholarship students can be classified into 5 types:
1) 40,000 RMB/year for a Doctoral degree
2) 30,000 RMB/year for a Masters degree
3) 20,000 RMB/year/ for a Bachelor degree
4) 10,000 RMB/year for senior training or long-term language program
5) 5,000 RMB/year for Exchange students or students with outstanding contributions to international education in Beijing.

Application procedures, timing and documents
1) Applicants must submit documents to the Chinese government office in charge of sending international students to China, relevant offices in the applicants’ home country, or the Chinese diplomatic missions or embassies in the applicants’ home country.
2) Applicants may register via the web with the Beijing Education Commission 
3) Applicants may submit documents to Chinese institutions in Beijing directly.

Application timing. All application materials should be handed to the relevant university or college before the end of February. Application documents (completed in English or Chinese) Applicants must fill in and provide the following documents correctly.
1) Application Form for Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship (can be collected from the institutions in Beijing or downloaded from the school’s website)
2) The highest diploma and transcripts (notarized photocopy).
3) Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by the Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of study in China is six months or greater).
4) Applicants for Degree study or specialized research should submit a study plan (no more than 400 words) or a research plan (no more than 800 words).
5) Applicants for music and fine arts are requested to submit personal works.
6) Applicants under the age of 18 should submit legal documents of their legal guardians in China.
7) Whether applicants are admitted or not, the documents will not be returned.

Selection of Institutions and Specialties
Applicants may choose institutions and specialties from Chinese institutions of higher education in the Beijing region. Please check details or submit application forms to institutions directly.

Approvals and Notification
1)Institutions of higher education in Beijing will review all application materials of qualified applicants for the scholarship will be forwarded to the Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students to make a further review.
2)Institutions will send the Scholarship Letter, Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China to applicants who will be confirmed as Scholarship students three months before the opening of the new academic year.
3)The application will be seen as invalid and will not be processed if applicants are not qualified or application materials are inconsistent with recruitment regulations or are incomplete.
4)Each year, schools will review academic performance of each scholarship recipient. The scholarship recipient would disqualify if they violate Chinese laws, disobey school rules or guidelines of the Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students.
After students finish studying, institutions will conduct a comprehensive review on each student, and send a report to the Leadership Group for Establishing the Scholarship Program for International Students and put it on record.

Visa Applications and Registrations in China
Visa Application
Students under the Beijing Government Scholarship Program should apply for a visa to study in China at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General with original documents and one set of photocopies of the Admission Notice, Visa Application for Study in China and Physical Examination Form for Foreigners, and a valid passport. Scholarship students who are going to stay in the country for more than 6 months must apply for an “X” visa, while those who will stay less than 6 months will need to apply for an “F” visa. Scholarship students must enter the country with original copies of above documents. A person coming to China with other types of passports visas or without original documents cannot register with the institution.

Registration
International students must arrive at and register in the institution at the time specified in the Admission Notice. If the rate of the scholarship cannot meet the tuition fees, students must pay the difference. Those unable to register before the specified time must ask for permission from the institution directly. Those who fail to register without the prior consent of the institution will be considered as voluntarily giving up their enrollment, and the scholarship will be withdrawn. Those who arrive in Beijing before the scholarship program begins shall bear all expenses incurred.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Research and Innovation Communication Intern

The Research and Innovation department of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, has a rolling programme of internships for communication students reaching the end of their studies and recent communication graduates. Cefic, the forum and voice of the chemical industry in Europe, is the largest European trade group in Brussels; we offer valuable and rewarding work experience in a welcoming, stimulating multicultural team.

For this position, we need highly motivated individuals with excellent spoken and written English to manage or help with various projects relating to resource and energy efficiency, water, raw materials, biotechnology, smart cities, innovation for growth and sustainable chemistry in the following areas:

• EU project communication;
• Publishing: web, print, social media;
• Research and analysis; copywriting; drafting and publishing documents or blog posts;
• Coordinating online-based communications projects;
• Events communication support.

The intern will work with colleagues in the Research and Innovation team in charge of specific issues, and report to the Communication Manager. The extent of their responsibilities and autonomy will depend on their capacity to take initiatives and manage projects, as well as their skills, areas of specialisation and previous experience, if any. 

Typical projects can consist of:

• Support the communication work packages of EU funded projects;
• Communication assistance to the SusChem Secretariat (www.suschem.org);
• Support event communication campaigns;
• Produce (collate, edit or draft) texts to be published (print or online) and maintain the unit’s websites, including: the news section, the event’s calendar, new content for thematic pages and member’s databases (www.suschem.org and project websites);
• Develop visually attractive presentations;
• Once the intern is more familiar with the organisation, attend meetings and make suggestions on ways to communicate around a specific issue or event.

Profile

• Able to work in English: excellent spoken and written English;
• Ability to synthesize and translate complex issues into clear and concise messages;
• Very well-organised, able to exercise initiative and organize work under strict deadlines with the ability to set priorities, strong analytical skills an asset;
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-starter, flexible approach, ready to adjust priorities and be available when needed to tackle urgent requests;
• Highly computer literate; familiar with MS Office, web content management systems and social media;
• An operational knowledge of web content management systems and related Internet tools, and/or elements of design, video editing tools and basic knowledge of publishing softwares are all assets;
• Strongly motivated, high amount of initiative, enjoys working in a multicultural team.

Please send your application (short motivation letter + curriculum vitae of no more than 2 pages) to: Cefic, Esther Agyeman-Budu, Communication Manager, Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4, B-1160 Brussels – e-mail: eab@cefic.be – cc. Gert Roelandt, Human Resources Manager, e-mail: gro@cefic.be.

*Note: This internship position is intended for communication students reaching the end of their studies andrecent communication graduates only, professionals with previous fulltime non-internship experience need not apply as their applications will be disqualified.

International Excellence Scholarships for Study in Royal Holloway-University of London, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in Royal Holloway-University of London, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Postgraduate Program in any Subject you can availInternational Excellence Scholarships which is being offered by Royal Holloway-University of London.

This is a Postgraduate Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students to apply for the same. Only 6 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 13-Apr-15.

This Scholarship will offer you £5,000 tuition fee waiver for 1 Year.

Name of Scholarships:	International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	Royal Holloway-University of London
Scholarship Offers:	£5,000 tuition fee waiver
Duration of Reward / Grant:	1 Year
Education Field:	any Subject
Education Level:	Postgraduate Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Royal Holloway-University of London, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:	International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	6
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 13-Apr-15
Eligibility:	The Scholarship is offered to international applicants for Royal Holloway Masters degrees beginning in September 2015. To be eligible for an award:- You must be classified as overseas (international) for fee purposes. If you are unsure as to what your fee status is, please refer to the College Fees and Funding pages; You must be able to demonstrate an exceptional academic profile and have achieved or be predicted to achieve a UK First Class Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent; You must be able to demonstrate an outstanding personal profile as evidenced in your supporting statement.
Important Information:	Contact eMail Id: studentrecruitment@royalholloway.ac.uk

Once all the information has been received by Royal Holloway-University of London 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 International Excellence Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/international/feesandfunding/
scholarships/awards/internationalexcellencescholarships%28postgraduate%29.aspx

Myanmar Business School Scholarships for Study in University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Master’s Program in Accounting MSc, Banking and Finance MSc, Finance MSc, International Finance with Law MSc, Business MSc, Business Economics MSc, Business with Finance MSc, Business with Human Resource Management MSc, Business with International Law MSc, Economics MSc, Financial Economics MSc, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc, International Business Management MSc, International Business with Financial Services MSc, International Human Resource Management MA, International Hospitality Management MSc, Management MSc, Master of Business Administration MBA, Risk, Disaster and Environmental Management MSc, Strategic Human Resource Management MSc, Commercial Law LLM, International Law LLM, Law LLM, International Marketing MSc, Marketing MSc, Marketing Communications MSc and Marketing Management MSc you can avail Myanmar Business School Scholarships which is being offered by University of Huddersfield Business School.

This is a Master’s Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students (Myanmar) to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 30-Apr-15.

This Scholarship will offer you 50% tuition fee for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships:	Myanmar Business School Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	University of Huddersfield Business School
Scholarship Offers:	50% tuition fee
Duration of Reward / Grant:	Complete Course Duration
Education Field:	Accounting MSc, Banking and Finance MSc, Finance MSc, International Finance with Law MSc, Business MSc, Business Economics MSc, Business with Finance MSc, Business with Human Resource Management MSc, Business with International Law MSc, Economics MSc, Financial Economics MSc, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc, International Business Management MSc, International Business with Financial Services MSc, International Human Resource Management MA, International Hospitality Management MSc, Management MSc, Master of Business Administration MBA, Risk, Disaster and Environmental Management MSc, Strategic Human Resource Management MSc, Commercial Law LLM, International Law LLM, Law LLM, International Marketing MSc, Marketing MSc, Marketing Communications MSc and Marketing Management MSc.
Education Level:	Master’s Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:	International Students (Myanmar)
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 30-Apr-15
Eligibility:	The Scholarships are to be awarded to two self-funded, full-fee paying students from Myanmar applying to study on a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Huddersfield Business School. Applicants must have already applied to the University of Huddersfield and received an offer of a place on a full-time postgraduate taught degree course in the Business School. Applicants who are in receipt of any donor funding or government/company sponsorships will not be eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship scheme is competitive and all applications will be considered on merit. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic performance, which they are able to evidence within their course application. The University reserves the right to request further evidence where necessary. Applicants must have a formal qualification in English language (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable measure) which meets the University’s and the course entry requirements.  This will normally be IELTS 6.0 or an acceptable equivalent test with no lower than 5.5 in any single band. The submission of falsified or counterfeit documents will disqualify the applicant from consideration. Personal statements which are found to be plagiarised or copied will also result in disqualification. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Important Information:	Contact eMail Id: c.oram@hud.ac.uk

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:

• A copy of the University offer letter indicating that you have been offered a place on a full-time postgraduate taught degree course in the Business School starting in September 2015.
• A copy of your curriculum vitae.
• To supply an application letter indicating why you should be awarded a scholarship. Indicate how obtaining the Master’s degree will contribute to your own ambitions and the social or economic development of your country.
• A reference from your last place of study confirming that you have achieved the qualifications identified in your curriculum vitae.
• To submit your application by 30th April 2015. Applications received after that date will not be considered.
• To send the application to Catherine Oram on c.oram@hud.ac.uk

Once all the information has been received by University of Huddersfield Business School 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 Myanmar Business School Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/scholarships/