Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships

Deadline: 31 August 2017
Open to: international applicants
Benefits: scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies

Description

Cardiff University is offering Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships awards to international students for the year 2017. Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels of study.

The overreaching aim of establishing the Cardiff University was to transform the public higher education to improve quality and efficiency of teaching and learning, creating a world-class higher learning institution.

Cardiff is established as one of Britain’s leading universities. Its ambition is to be among the top 100 universities in the world and top 20 in the UK.

Eligibility

International students who meet the criteria of the programme for which they apply;

Applicants whose first language is not English have to submit a recognized certificate.

Benefits

Qualifying recipients of the scholarship will receive a 2,000 GBP award in the form of a tuition fee discount.

How to apply?

You can find more about more the application procedure for undergraduate studies here and for postgraduate studies here.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/06/09/cardiff-university-vice-chancellors-international-scholarships/#ixzz4jzQ4ht6f

Fully Funded PhD Student Positions for International Students at University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy, 2017/18

Five fully-funded PhD student positions are now available at the University of Milano-Bicocca to pursue Doctoral Program in Analysis of Social and Economic Processes. Candidates of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these positions.

The ASEP Doctoral Program aims at training students for both scholarly and applied social research.

The University of Milano-Bicocca was founded on June 10, 1998. Located in the Northern part of Milano, Italy, the University campus is built as a cultural district in a postindustrial area (the largest in Europe), where the factory Pirelli previously produced tires and 25,000 workers were employed. Today, the same grounds host around 35,000 students. The University of Milano-Bicocca is a multi-disciplinary university that trains professionals in various fields of both the natural and the social sciences.

Course Level: Positions are available to pursue PhD programme.

Study Subject: Positions are awarded in Analysis of Social and Economic Processes (ASEP) of the University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy).

Scholarship Award: All students admitted to the ASEP Doctoral Program receive a University scholarship of € 16,238.47 per year, gross of social security contributions. The amount of the scholarship is increased by 50% for any period of study or research abroad of at least 30 consecutive days, for a maximum of 18 months. Also, during the second and third years of the program, students may apply for a University research allowance equal to 10% of the amount of the scholarship per year. In addition to University funding, students can access special purpose grants provided by the Department of Sociology and Social Research. Specifically, students may apply for a yearly allowance of up to € 1,200 to cover travel expenses and conference fees, and a one-time allowance of up to € 2,000 to cover expenses related to summer school participation.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

The ASEP Doctoral Program welcomes applications for admission from highly motivated candidates with a solid social science background and a strong interest in empirical research. Candidates should hold an Italian Laurea Magistrale or any equivalent foreign degree. Candidates who expect to obtain the required degree by October 31, 2017 are also eligible to apply for admission; accepted candidates who fail to meet this requirement, however, will lose their right to admission. Candidates are expected to be fluent in spoken and written English, which is the official language of the ASEP Doctoral Program.

Nationality: Candidates of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these positions.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their postgraduate (second cycle) degree.

English Language Requirements: Candidates are expected to be fluent in spoken and written English, which is the official language of the ASEP Doctoral Program.

PhD Scholarships in Italy

How to Apply: To submit the application, candidates must follow these steps:

Registration with the University website (here): This allows candidates to receive a username and a password; those who already have the access credentials for the private area of Segreterie Studenti can skip this step.

Filling out the application: By using their personal credentials (username and password), candidates must login to the Online Student Registry – Segreterie Studenti (here), select “Admissions”, and follow the instructions.

Reference letters: During the application process, candidates are required to provide the e-mail address and telephone number of two reference teachers/experts. The reference teachers/experts will then receive an e-mail notification containing instructions on how to upload their reference letter, strictly by July 4, 2017. Candidates, in turn, will be notified when the reference letters have been uploaded.

Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is July 3, 2017, 12:00 pm (midday) Italian time.

Scholarship Link

20 MIF Research Fellowship for International Students in Japan, 2018

The Matsumae International Foundation is pleased to offer 20 MIF research fellowship program to international students of high academic ability for 2018 entry. Fellowships are awarded to undertake research at selected host institutions.

Matsumae International Foundation aims to assist international students who require financial assistance with scholarship, specifically for overseas students.

The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is a non-governmental organization. Many donations have been kindly offered by enterprises and groups, most of the donors are individuals who are sympathetic to the founder’s ideals and maintain contributions to the fund from their limited incomes.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications. Overseas students who want to study in English or Japanese must prove their language proficiency if the language is not their native tongue. Applicants may also be asked to submit scores from an English proficiency test such as TOEFL, or to travel to Japan to appear in university entrance examinations.

Course Level: Fellowships are available to carry out research at selected host institutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities of private industry).

Study Subject(s): Fields of study such as natural science, engineering, and medicine are given first priority.

Number of Awards: 20 MIF research fellowship program to international students.

Scholarship Award: The following financial support is provided to successful applicants. No support for his/her family or dependents is available. Fellowships are provided for successful applicants only and intended for necessary living expenses and research activities in Japan. Under no circumstances is any part of the fellowships transferable to any other persons or other items.

Stipend for research and stay: ¥200,000 yen is provided monthly for the purpose of payment of tuition, expenses for research materials, lodging, meals, transportation, etc.

Insurance: Overseas Travel Accident/Sickness Insurance: (1) Personal accident insurance with death benefit and medical treatment, and (2) Sickness insurance with death benefit and medical treatment.

Air transportation: An economy-class round-trip air ticket between the international airport nearest to successful applicant’s home residence and Tokyo via most direct routing is provided. The provided air ticket cannot be converted to cash, nor can cash be provided by MIF for purchase of an air ticket by any individual or organization other than MIF

Lump sum on arrival: ¥120,000 yen is provided to assist with local travel expenses on arrival, the initial cost of lodging, etc.

Scholarship can be taken in Japan

Eligibility: Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all of the following eligibility requirements are invited to submit the required application documents.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.

Applicants must be under 49 years old at the time of application.

Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.

Applicants should not have been in Japan in the past and/or in the present.

Applicants should have firm positions and professions in their home countries and should return to their countries on completion of their fellowship stay by the foundation.

Applicants must be of sound health and not physically handicapped in any way which would not prevent from carrying out research in Japan.

Nationality: Non-Japanese citizens can apply for these MIF fellowships.

MIF Fellowship Program

College Admission Requirement:

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: A number of leading universities, especially private ones, offer a few courses in English but most are in Japanese and knowledge of the language is more of a requirement than an asset. Overseas students who want to study in English or Japanese must prove their language proficiency if the language is not their native tongue. Applicants may also be asked to submit scores from an English proficiency test such as TOEFL, or to travel to Japan to sit university entrance examinations.

International Fellowships

How to Apply: Applicants should obtain the current issue of the Fellowship Announcement from the Foundation. To obtain the announcement, write to MIF with name and address by postal mail, or by E-mail. Or, download the announcement from the web page of the Foundation and print out the Application Form in PDF-format or MS Word file. The Foundation cannot entertain requests for waivers of the eligibility requirements and other conditions, listed in the Fellowship Announcement, and will not respond to such requests. The application must be submitted from the applicant’s home country. Under no circumstances will an application be accepted from a person already in Japan. MIF never receives applications by Fax or E-Mail. All of the following documents (#1~#8) – A4 in size – should be submitted on one occasion by the applicant to MIF. All documents must be typewritten in English. Documents written in any language other than English are not accepted. Submitted applications which do not contain all of the required documents will be automatically rejected. MIF will not be responsible for costs incurred in submitting an application, and reserves the right to request additional documents if necessary. All documents received become the property of MIF, and will not be returned. MIF will not respond to individual inquiry concerning the status/arrival of application documents

Application Form

The Research Project

Complete List of Publications

A reprint of what the applicant considers being his/her the most important publication
Personal History

A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s employer and/or supervisor (e.g. Faculty Dean) testifying to academic ability and achievements, and confirming the availability of study leave covering the grant period.

A certified copy of the applicant’s academic certificates (degrees of Ph.D., Master, Bachelor) issued by the university concerned.

An invitation letter with signature by the scientist of host institution confirming

Application Form

Application Deadline:  Applications must be received by the Foundation until August 31, 2017.

Scholarship Link

University of Sussex Chancellor’s Masters Scholarships in UK, 2017

The University of Sussex is awarding up to 100 Chancellor’s Scholarships for UK/EU and international students.  Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program in the UK.

This scholarship aims to assist high achieving and highly motivated international research scholars at the University of Sussex.

The University of Sussex is a leading higher education and research institution near Brighton, in the south of England. Sussex was the first of the new wave of UK universities founded in the 1960s. Its goal is to deliver teaching and learning programmes that are informed by current research, are attractive to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and which deliver skills for life.

Applicants must hold or expect to achieve a first-class undergraduate honours degree from a UK university or the European Union. Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program at the University of Sussex in the UK.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to study any of the courses offered by the University of Sussex (excluding Postgraduate diplomas (including Common Professional Examination (CPE), Law and Economics), Masters degrees in Social Work (if receiving a bursary), Social Work post qualifying Masters degrees, PGCE courses and schools direct teaching courses, MSc Automotive Engineering, MA degrees in IDS apart from MA Gender and Development, Masters degrees at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School and In addition, masters students funded by the research councils (e.g. those receiving ESRC 1+3 funding) are not eligible).

Number of Awards: Up to 100 scholarships are available.

Scholarship Award: University is delighted to offer up to 100 £5,000 Masters scholarships to attract the most talented students to study at Sussex.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: In order to be considered for a Chancellor’s Masters Scholarship applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

All applicants (UK, EU and non-EU) who either hold or expect to achieve a first-class undergraduate honours degree from any UK higher education institution or who hold or expect to achieve an excellent undergraduate degree from a university within the European Union are eligible

must apply for an eligible Masters course and receive and accept an offer by 1 August 2016;

must meet all the University’s general entrance requirements.

Nationality: UK/EU and International students (achieve a first-class undergraduate honours degree from a UK university) can apply for these masters scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: All applicants (UK, EU and non-EU) who either hold or expect to achieve a first-class undergraduate honours degree from any UK higher education institution or who hold or expect to achieve an excellent undergraduate degree from a university within the European Union are eligible

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there. 

International Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Please provide a personal statement of no more than 3000 characters in support of their application.

Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is August 1, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Archaeology Postgraduate Studentship at University of Bradford in UK

Deadline: 7 July 2017
Open to: applicants from selected countries
Scholarship: one studentship will be awarded of GBP 8,933

Description

The University of Bradford is inviting applications for fully funded Archaeology Postgraduate Studentship for students starting their course in September 2017. The studentship is available to pursue postgraduate programme. The aim of the studentship is to provide funding to high-quality applicants. The University of Bristol (abbreviated as Bris. in post-nominal letters, sometimes referred to as Bristol University) is a red brick research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. Bristol is organised into six academic faculties composed of multiple schools and departments running over 200 undergraduate courses largely situated in the Tyndalls Park area of the city.

Eligibility

To be considered for the studentship applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria, which include:

Minimum of an upper second-class honours degree or above;

The award is aligned to standard wording in the AHRC student funding guide. Students from EU countries other than the UK would be restricted to tuition fees only and no maintenance award. Non-EU students are not eligible for this funding;

Please note, in order to be considered for a studentship you must first apply to the University for admission to an appropriate programme of study;

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree;

Applicants must be non-native English speaking applicants.

Applicants from the following countries can apply for the studentship:

Anguilla, Belgium, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territories, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Cyprus (European Union), Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, the Republic of, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte (French Territorial Collectivity), Montserrat, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oenno Islands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Sweden, Turks & Caicos Islands, Wales.

Scholarship

The studentship will be awarded GBP 8,933 and will cover the course fee and provide an attractive maintenance award subject to eligibility criteria. There is only one studentship available.

How to Apply?

In your covering letter please provide details of your undergraduate degree award and identify the programme of study you wish to take, providing a clear case for support (max 500 words) for the funding that you are applying for.

Applicants must first apply to the University for admission to the appropriate programme. A covering letter should then be sent to Yvonne Western Y.Western@bradford.ac.uk. Academic enquires can be directed to Programme Managers, or Dr Karina Croucher k.croucher@bradford.ac.uk.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/06/07/archaeology-postgraduate-studentship-university-bradford-uk/#ixzz4jzP0dXam

Stockholm School of Economics MBA Scholarship for International Students in Sweden, 2017

Applications are invited for Stockholm School of Economics MBA Scholarship in Sweden for the year 2017. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The scholarship is given to a person who is expected to serve as a good ambassador for Sweden, through his/her leadership and responsible business development.

The Stockholm China Economic Research Institute (SCERI) at the Stockholm School of Economics is a prestigious institution which promotes the studies and research of the economy in China.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue Master degree programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in the field of Business Administration.

Scholarship Award: This scholarship is based on cooperation between Dagens Industri, utbildning.se and Stockholm School of Economics and covers the full tuition fee of SEK 465.000 + VAT for SSE MBA Executive Format.

Number of Scholarships: 12 to 15 of the applicants are asked to provide a full application, and 5 to 7 finalists are interviewed and presented to the jury, consisting of representatives from Dagens Industri, utbildning.se and Stockholm School of Economics. The jury selects the recipient of the scholarship.

Scholarship can be taken in Sweden

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

The training will start in January 2018 and conducted part-time over 18 months, in parallel with regular work. During the training is an also made study trip abroad. To become scholarship required a degree equivalent to 180 credits, at least five years of relevant work experience, very good English skills and employer supports participation in education. Please note that the cost of testing, travel, food and lodging will be. Have you applied for the scholarship in previous years but have not received it, you are of course welcome to reapply. Do not miss the opportunity to get your life challenge funded.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: To become scholarship required a degree equivalent to 180 credits, at least five years of relevant work experience.

English Language Requirements: Applicants must have very good English skills.

MBA Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is June 29, 2017.

Scholarship Link

World Bank Young Professionals Program 2018

The application for the 2018 Selection Process for the Young Professionals Program will open from June 14 – July 28, 2017.

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career at the World Bank Group.

It is a unique opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the World Bank Group (WBG). The program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to WBG technical/operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources and others.

To be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability.

Every year, around 40 applicants are accepted into the program. Young Professionals are offered a five-year renewable term contract, spend 24 months in a structured development program, and enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities.

 Benefits

Salary: Young Professionals are offered an internationally competitive salary, based on their education and professional experience.

Health, Life, Accident, and Other Insurance Programs: Young Professionals and their families (including declared domestic partners) may choose from three comprehensive medical/dental benefit plans. The WBG also provides basic life and accident insurance to all staff at no cost, and staff can elect optional life and accident insurance plans. The WBG provides disability and workers’ compensation coverage to staff at no cost.

Pension Plan: The WBG sponsors a comprehensive pension plan for eligible staff. Upon separation from the WBG, either a lump sum or a pension will become payable to the staff based on eligibility.

Relocation Benefits: These benefits are only applicable to staff who are not residents of the greater Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area at the time of appointment.

Relocation Travel: The World Bank will bear the cost of one-way transportation of staff and immediate dependent family from the staff member’s residence.

Relocation Shipment: You may choose to have the World Bank handle your shipping arrangements or you may elect the Optional Shipment Grant.

Relocation Grant: A one-time grant is included in the first paycheck to cover the cost of relocation.

Mobility Premium: A financial benefit is provided for a fixed period to cover expenses associated with being an expatriate staff member, based on family size and nationality. This benefit is not available for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents who are based in Washington, DC.

Tax Allowance: U.S. staff receive an additional quarterly payment to cover the federal, state, and local income tax liabilities on their World Bank Group income.

Financial Assistance: The World Bank Group offers several financial assistance programs, including a two-year interest-free settling-in loan to those who relocate upon appointment.

 Eligibilities

Minimum Requirements:

The following are the minimum requirements to be eligible for the Young Professionals Program.

Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank Group

Be born on or after October 1, 1985

A PhD or Master’s degree and relevant work experience

Fluency in English

Full proficiency in one or more of the WBG’s working languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish is desired but not required

Specialization in a field relevant to the WBG Technical/Operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources, and others

At least three years of relevant professional experience related to development or continued academic study at the doctoral level

Additional Qualifications:

To be competitive for the limited number of positions, a combination of the following credentials is highly desirable:

Display a commitment and passion for international development

Possess outstanding academic credentials

Exhibit excellent client engagement and team leadership skills

Have international development country experience

Be motivated to relocate and undertake country assignments

Eligible Regions: Open for all except US Citizen.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

The application for the 2018 Selection Process for the Young Professionals Program at the World Bank will be opened from June 14 – July 28, 2017.

Before You Apply, please ensure that:

You meet the minimum requirements for eligibility for the Young Professionals Program and,

You have all the information at hand including key dates, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), Education Certificates/Transcripts, PhD Dissertation/Master’s Thesis topics (short summary), if applicable, and the Application Essay ready to be uploaded

Application Deadline: June 28, 2017 (15 Days Remaining)

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