Edinburgh Global Development Academy Scholarships

University of Edinburgh
Masters Degree

Deadline: 11 April 2014 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

The University of Edinburgh will offer Masters Scholarships for international students from developing countries as well as UK/EU students for eligible Master’s programmes offered by the University.

Host Institution(s):

University of Edinburgh, UK

Field(s) of study:

Scholarships will be available for students pursuing one of the following Global Development Academy programmes:

• MSc International Development
• MSc Africa and International Development
• MSc Environment and Development

Number of Scholarships:

There will be 1 Master’s scholarship for students from less developed countries and 3 Master’s scholarships for UK/EU students.

Target group:

The scholarships are for nationals of the least developed nations: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Kenya, Korea, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship will cover  the overseas rate of tuition fee for students from less developed countries and the “home” rate of tuition fee for UK/EU students.

Eligibility:

The scholarships will be awarded to students who are accepted for admission onto an eligible Global Development Academy programme at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants must be both nationals of and resident of eligible countries (see list above).

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.

Application instructions:

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application form. Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication. The closing date for applications is 11 April 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/international/global/development

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2014 Foreign Government Scholarships for International Students

As part of their commitment to international development cooperation, governments of developed countries such as USA, UK, Australia, Japan, and many countries in Europe awards government-funded scholarships to international students who wants to study abroad for free.

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United States Government Scholarships

The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to “increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. The program brings more than 1,800 foreign students from 144 countries to U.S. universities each year.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings outstanding mid-career professionals from developing and emerging countries to the United States for a year of professional development and non-degree academic work at the graduate level. Grants are awarded in various social and public policy fields. Nearly 4,150 fellows from approximately 156 countries have participated in the program since its inception in 1978.

UK & British Commonwealth Government Scholarships

British Chevening Scholarships
The flagship scholarship scheme of the British Government, the Chevening Scholarships are one of the world’s top scholarship schemes and provide scholarships to around 1000 leaders from over 130 countries to study in the UK every year.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
The Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom. Awards are for taught postgraduate courses only.

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
The Commonwealth Scholarships are for students from developing Commonwealth countries for Master’s, PhD, and split-site (PhD) study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).

European Government Scholarships

The Netherlands

Netherlands Fellowship Programme
The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are demand-driven fellowship programmes designed to promote capacity building within organizations in 57 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. The NFP is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development cooperation. The fellowships are offered for short courses, Masters and PhD programs.

Belgium

VLIR-UOS Scholarship Program
Every year, with the support of the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGDC), VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries to study one of the 15 International Course Programmes (ICPs) or one of the 6 International Training Programmes (ITPs). The ICPs and ITPs target people from the South with a responsible position in civil society (at a university, school, NGO, ministry, etc). Each year there are a maximum of 180 scholarships available for first-year ICP students and a maximum of 70 scholarships for ITP participants.  Under the ICP Ph.D. programme, a maximum of ten Ph.D. scholarships can be granted every academic year to excellent ICP graduates from a developing country.

Norway

Quota Scholarship Scheme
The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries in the South and countries of Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia under the Quota Scheme. The overall objective of the Quota Scheme is to promote the internationalization of higher education. Today, the scheme provides funding for a total of 1100 students, 800 of them from developing countries in the South and 300 from Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia.

Germany

DAAD Scholarships for  Developing Countries
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from Developing Countries with further specialized studies.

Switzerland

Swiss Government Scholarships
The Swiss government awards a range of scholarships to foreign students through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS): university scholarships (Swiss universities and Federal Institutes of Technology), arts scholarships (schools of music and fine arts) and scholarships for universities of applied sciences. These scholarships provide graduates from all disciplines with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or research in Switzerland at a public funded university or recognised institution.

Sweden

Swedish Institute Study Scholarships for International Students
The Swedish Institute provides about 600 scholarships to highly-qualified international students from developing countries who wants to study at Sweden Universities.  The scholarship covers tuition fee, living expenses, some travel grant, and insurance.

Denmark

Danish Government Scholarships for International Students
The Denmark Government welcomes highly qualified and motivated international students from all over the world to study in Denmark. A number of scholarships are therefore offered each year by the Danish Ministry of Education to fund students from countries outside the European Union/ European Economic Area. The scholarships can be awarded for a full degree programme or for part of a degree programme at undergraduate level.

Italy

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students
The Italian Government announces the following bursary programme for foreign students and IRE (Italian Residents Abroad) to study in Italy during the Academic Year 2012/2013. The programme is offered by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its diplomatic mission in the accredited country of the applicants, to students of selected countries wishing to study at Italian public universities or other public institutions of higher education.

France

Eiffel Scholarships
The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs launched the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme in January 1999 to support French centres of higher education in their international outreach initiatives, in a context of mounting competition among developed countries, to attract elite overseas students on master’s, engineering and PhD courses.

Greece

Greece Government Scholarships for Foreign Students
Scholarships are granted by Hellenic Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs to foreign nationals who wish to attend undergraduate or postgraduate studies or conduct a research study in Greek Universities or Centers of Scientific Research.

Czech Republic

Czech Government Scholarships
The Government of the Czech Republic offers a number of scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance Programme in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.

Hungary

Hungarian Government Scholarships
Through the Hungarian Scholarship Board Office, the Hungarian Minister of Education and Culture offers scholarships for foreign students and professors of higher education institutions as well as research fellows who intend to gain further professional experience in Hungarian institutions of higher education or research.

Australia and New Zealand Government Scholarships

Australia Awards
Australia Awards are an important component of the Australian Government’s aid program. They provide long and short term study and professional development opportunities to citizens from developing countries around the globe.

Australian Awards Scholarships
Australian Awards Scholarships, formerly Australia Development Scholarships (ADS), aim to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. They provide opportunities for people from developing countries to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

Australia Awards Fellowships
The Australian Awards Fellowships, formerly Australia Leadership Awards Fellowships, are a component of a regional program that aims to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages with developing countries.  They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes.  ALA Fellowships are for short-term study, research, and professional attachment programs in Australia delivered by Australian organizations.

Endeavour Awards
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia.

Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide financial support for international students for up to 3 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

Endeavour Executive Awards
The Endeavour Executive Awards provide professional development opportunities for high achievers in business, industry, education or government from participating countries. The Awards focus on building skills and knowledge through a host work environment rather than through formal enrolment in a study program at a host institution and are not intended to fund direct academic research.

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships
The IPRS program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers. The scholarships are available for a period of two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree.

New Zealand

New Zealand Development Scholarships
The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) scheme offers the opportunity to people from selected developing countries to undertake development-related studies in New Zealand. New Zealand -Development Scholarships are offered for full-time, tertiary level study at participating New Zealand education institutions.

Asia Government Scholarships

Japan

Japanese Government Scholarships
To date, some 65,000 students from approximately 160 countries and regions around the world have studied in Japan under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship program established in 1954. As of May 1, 2005, there were 9,891 foreign students studying in Japan as Japanese government scholarship students.

China

Chinese Government Scholarships for International Students
Chinese Government Scholarship scheme is established by the Ministry of Education of P.R. China (hereinafter referred to as MOE) in accordance with educational exchange agreements or understandings reached between Chinese government and governments of other countries, organizations, education institutions and relevant international organizations to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships to international students and scholars.

Taiwan

Taiwan Scholarships for International Students
The Taiwan Government through the Ministry of Education (MOE) offers Bachelors, Masters, and PhD  scholarships for international students who wants to study in Taiwan Colleges and Universities through the Taiwan Scholarship Program.

Turkey

Turkey Scholarships for International Students
The Turkish Government offers scholarships for Associate, Undergraduate and Graduate (Master/PhD) studies, as well as for Research and Turkish Language Summer Courses through the Turkiye Burslari Scholarship Program.

Malaysia

Malaysian Government Scholarships
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.

Korea

Korean Government Scholarships
The Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provide higher education in Korea for international students in order to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between the participating countries.

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Ampère Excellence Scholarships for International Students

Last updated: 23 Jan 2014

ENS de Lyon
Masters Degree

Deadline: 4 February 2014
Study in: France
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

The Ampère Scholarships of Excellence of the ENS de Lyon provide international students with the opportunity to pursue one of the ENS de Lyon eligible Masters programs.

Host Institution(s):

ENS de Lyon, France

Field(s) of study:

Any Masters Degree Programme in the Exact Sciences, the Arts or the Human and Social Sciences (excluding the Professional Masters programs in teaching) offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

1000€/month for a duration of 12 months (renewable with conditions)

Eligibility:

•  You must be a foreign national and must be 26 years old maximum at the application deadline.

•  Candidate for admission in Masters Year 1: provide proof that you have obtained a Licence (equivalent to 180 ECTS European credits) or an equivalent diploma/level recognized by the ENS deLyon

•  Candidate for admission in Masters Year 2:provide proof that you have successfully reachedMasters Year 1 level (equivalent to 240 ECTS European credits) or have attained an equivalentdiploma/level recognized by the ENS de Lyon (e.g.MPhil)Nationality You must be a foreign national

Application instructions:

You must submit the complete application forms and supporting documents by 4 February 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application forms and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.ens-lyon.eu/international/scholarships-for-international-students-2014-15â€"214310.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-FR-VENIR-BO

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Westminster Full Fee Scholarships for International Students

Last updated: 21 Jan 2014

University of Westminster
Masters Degree

Deadline: 25 April 2014  (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

The Westminster University offers a number of full tuition fee scholarships if you are an exceptionally well-qualified student from an international country.

Host Institution(s):

University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Field of study:

Any full-time Master’s Degree Programme at University of Westminster.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

International students from any country

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full tuition fee award only

Eligibility:

You must be a student from an international country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at University of Westminster.  The main scholarship criteria are First Class Honours degree and financial need.

Application instructions:

Please note that you should only apply for a scholarship once you have applied for admission and successfully been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) on the course you wish to study.  The deadline for applications is 25 April 2014.

It is important to read the 2014 scholarship brochure and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/fees-and-funding/funding-for-students-starting-before-201213/scholarships

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Fulbright Foreign Student Program in USA

USA Government
Masters/PhD Degrees 

Deadline: varies, Feb-Oct 2014
Study in:  USA
Course starts AY 2015-2016

Brief description:

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to research and study in the United States for one year or longer at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.

Host Institution(s):

USA Universities and Academic Institutions

Field(s) of study:

Fulbright encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones except medical degree program or clinical medical research.

Number of Awards:

Approximately 1,800 annually.

Target group:

International students from 155 countries around the world

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study. The grant funds tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.  See the official website for the exact scholarship benefits.

Eligibility:

To participate in the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, the applicant must have completed undergraduate education and hold a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country. Please see the country specific websites to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

Application instructions:

All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. Therefore, foreign students must apply through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries since program eligibility and selection procedures are determined by each country. Deadline varies per country but is around February to October annually of the preceding year you wish to study.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

All scholarship inquiries should be made to your local embassy or Fulbright Commission.

Website/Links:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/about/foreign-fulbright

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The New School Competition – Scholarships to NYC

Ever dreamt of a creative career in the city that never sleeps? This is your chance! Apply for The New School Competition and compete for scholarships for bachelor’s degree in New York City. Open to students and young professionals worldwide!

SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN NYC »

We are honored to present a life changing scholarship opportunity organized by Student Competitions â€" The New School Competition

Does this sound like you?

âœ" I am interested in art, design, music, jazz, drama or the liberal arts

âœ" I want to study at a prestigious university in New York City

âœ" I want to start my bachelor’s degree 2014

âœ" I want to attend the same school as successful people such as Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan and Alexander Wang

âœ" I want to study at a school that has its campus around Manhattan, NYC

âœ" I want to receive a scholarship (valued up to $160,000) to study at The New School

Great! Sign up for The New School Competition today to show us why you should get the chance to live out your dream in NYC and become “the next big thing” at The New School.

SCHOOLS

Following five participating divisions of The New School

• Parsons The New School for Design
• Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts
• Mannes College The New School for Music
• The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
• The New School for Drama

ELIGIBILITY

Open to high school and college students worldwide interested in applying or transferring to one of the five participating divisions of The New School. Scholarship winners must be a high school graduate on or before June 2014.

COMPETITION PROCESS

1. Register at The New School Competition
2. Answer a quiz on The New School
3. Answer a Logical Reasoning Test
4. Select the school of your choice
5. Answer a quiz based on the school-of-choice
6. Solve a creative case that you present by a video
7. Share your submission on Facebook to gather support from friends
8. Officially apply to the school-of-choice and program by February 1, 2014
9. Start your career in New York City!

PRIZES

One full and one partial scholarship for bachelor’s program to each of the five participating school. Apple iPad Mini products will be given away for extraordinary submissions to five high school students (not graduating by June 2014).

Scholarships valued up to $160,000!

DEADLINE February 1, 2014

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Link to New School Competition Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so6SsW7P8JY&feature=player_embedded

Parsons The New School for Design

Notable for its superior education and further popularized by the hit TV-show “Project Runway,” Parsons is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious art and design universities in the world. By studying at Parsons, students will follow in the footsteps of successful designers such as Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang and Donna Karan. Parsons’ frequent collaboration with companiesâ€"Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton and Manolo Blahnik, to name just a fewâ€"enable students to experience real-life case studies.

The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music

At The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City’s Greenwich Village, you’ll study and  jam with professional musicians and some of the best student musicians from around the world. You’ll be one of only 300 students at the school, but because it’s part of The New School, you’ll have access to the resources of a leading urban university.

Mannes College The New School for Music

Mannes College The New School for Music is a leading classical music conservatory in New York City that’s committed to providing an education that’s relevant to our changing world.

The Mannes faculty includes artists from such leading organizations as the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts

A school like no other, Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts offers the intimacy of a small college and the resources of The New School, a leading university in the heart of New York City. Lang’s creative, independent students engage with the city both in and outside of the classroom. They hold their own in seminar-style classes and immerse themselves in New York’s cultural and civic life.

The New School for Drama

The New School for Drama prepares students to be 21st-century artists and creative thinkers. The interdisciplinary curriculum will enable you to explore acting, directing, playwriting and creative technologies, guiding you toward a career in the dramatic arts. And because we’re in New York City, we utilize our close relationship with New York’s producers and theater owners to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the city’s unique resources, offering you a non-stop sampling of our dazzling array of theatres, cinemas, concert halls, performing arts spaces and museums.

Our classes are small and our faculty includes award-winning professionals from New York’s theater community. At The New School for Drama, you’ll not only cultivate the intellectual, conceptual, and critical skills needed to launch careers in theater, you’ll also have the educational advantages of access to a broad liberal arts curriculum with offerings in the humanities, fine arts and social sciences.

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Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships

Last updated: 16 Jan 2014

Macquarie University
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 30 Apr/30 Sep (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Next course starts August 2014

Brief description:

Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University’s North Ryde campus.

Host Institution(s):

North Ryde Campus of Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia

Field of study:

Available across most courses except Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Master of Applied Finance, Master of Advanced Surgery, Master of Surgery, and Doctor of Physiotherapy.

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers full international tuition fees for  undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.

The scholarship does NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

•  Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
•  Have met the University’s academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a FULL OFFER of admission for North Ryde by the application deadline).
•  Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.7 (out of 4.0) for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of 92 (out of 100) for Undergraduate applications.

Application instructions:

Applicants must hold a FULL OFFER for the course by the deadline to be considered for the scholarship. Applicants must complete a course application form plus a scholarship application form online.

Applications for August 2014 intake must be submitted by 30 April 2014 while applications for March 2015 intake must be submitted by 30 September 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application forms and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.mq.edu.au/future_students/international/scholarshipsa_and_awards/macquarie_university_international_scholarships/vice-chancellors_international_scholarships/

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World Citizen Talent Scholarship for International Students

The Hague University
Bachelor’s/Masters Degree

Deadline: 1 April 2014
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

The Hague University offers scholarships to outstanding international students who would like to start their Bachelor or Master programme during the academic year 2014-2015.

Host Institution(s):

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Field(s) of study:

Any eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s Programme offered at the Hague University, Netherlands

Number of Scholarships:

54 scholarships are available for Bachelor’s and 9 scholarships are available for Masters

Target group:

Students from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Surinam)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Each scholarship is worth € 5,000.

Eligibility:

For Bahelor’s Programme, you are eligible to apply for one of these scholarships if:

•  You come from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Suriname)
•  You are enrolling for the first time and have not studied at any of the programmes The Hague University of Applied offers
•  You are a first year student joining one of their bachelor programmes
•  You would have to pay the full institutional tuition fee rate
•  You have never used this scholarship scheme before
•  You have been provisionally accepted also-called ‘offer of student position’ as a student on or before 31 March 2014

For Master’s Programme,  you are eligible to apply for one of these scholarships if:

•  You are enrolling for the first time for one of their International Master programmes
•  The scholarship is a tuition fee waiver.
•  You have fully completed the scholarship application form
•  You will have been provisionally accepted as a student on or before 31 March
•You have written an essay, as explained below

Application instructions:

Please note that you will only be awarded the scholarship after you have been conditionally accepted and have meet all terms and conditions of enrolment.

To apply,  you must complete the scholarship application form and write an essay of 950 to 1100 words that would convince the University to provide you with a scholarship. In the essay, describe your cultural background and explain why and how you can contribute to the multinational, multicultural beehive that is The Hague University of Applied Sciences.  The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 April 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website (Bachelor’s Programme):  http://www.thehagueuniversity.com/bachelor-studies/admissions-and-finances/financing-your-bachelor-study/talent-scholarship

Official Scholarship Website (Master’s Programme): http://www.thehagueuniversity.com/master-studies/financing-your-master-study/scholarships/our-world-citizen-talent-scholarship

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One World Citizen Talent Scholarship for International Students

The Hague University
Bachelor’s/Masters Degree

Deadline: 1 April 2014
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

The Hague University offers scholarships to outstanding international students who would like to start their Bachelor or Master programme during the academic year 2014-2015.

Host Institution(s):

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Field(s) of study:

Any eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s Programme offered at the Hague University, Netherlands

Number of Scholarships:

54 scholarships are available for Bachelor’s and 9 scholarships are available for Masters

Target group:

Students from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Surinam)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Each scholarship is worth € 5,000.

Eligibility:

For Bahelor’s Programme, you are eligible to apply for one of these scholarships if:

•  You come from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Suriname)
•  You are enrolling for the first time and have not studied at any of the programmes The Hague University of Applied offers
•  You are a first year student joining one of their bachelor programmes
•  You would have to pay the full institutional tuition fee rate
•  You have never used this scholarship scheme before
•  You have been provisionally accepted also-called ‘offer of student position’ as a student on or before 31 March 2014

For Master’s Programme,  you are eligible to apply for one of these scholarships if:

•  You are enrolling for the first time for one of their International Master programmes
•  The scholarship is a tuition fee waiver.
•  You have fully completed the scholarship application form
•  You will have been provisionally accepted as a student on or before 31 March
•You have written an essay, as explained below

Application instructions:

Please note that you will only be awarded the scholarship after you have been conditionally accepted and have meet all terms and conditions of enrolment.

To apply,  you must complete the scholarship application form and write an essay of 950 to 1100 words that would convince the University to provide you with a scholarship. In the essay, describe your cultural background and explain why and how you can contribute to the multinational, multicultural beehive that is The Hague University of Applied Sciences.  The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 April 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website (Bachelor’s Programme):  http://www.thehagueuniversity.com/bachelor-studies/admissions-and-finances/financing-your-bachelor-study/talent-scholarship

Official Scholarship Website (Master’s Programme): http://www.thehagueuniversity.com/master-studies/financing-your-master-study/scholarships/our-world-citizen-talent-scholarship

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List of UK Scholarships for International Students in 2014

Do you want to study in the UK for free? The British Government and UK Universities provide a large number of scholarships for international students who wants to study in United Kingdom. To help you, scholars4dev.com prepared a list of top UK Scholarships that you can watch out for in 2014.

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Chevening Scholarships
The Chevening UK Scholarships is the flagship scholarship scheme of the British Government. Every year,  1000 scholarships are given to exceptional international students who wants undertake postgraduate study at UK Universities.

Commonwealth Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarships are targeted to students from developing Commonwealth countries who wants to pursue Master’s, PhD, and split-site (PhD) study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
The Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID), and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who wants to pursue postgraduate studies at UK Universities towards the development of their home countries.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are full-cost awards for graduate study and research in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.  The scholarships are open to all international students from all over the world.  A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge namely: university fees, maintenance allowances, airfare, and some dependant’s allowance.  About 100 new Gates Scholars are awarded annually.

Rhodes Scholarships at University of Oxford
Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world.   The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards that supports exceptional international students from selected countries at the University of Oxford.   A Rhodes Scholarship covers all university fees, personal stipend, health insurance, and airfare to and from the student’s home country.  A class of 83 Scholars are selected each year.

See Also Oxford’s Clarendon Scholarships and Weidenfeld Scholarship Programme

Cardiff University Scholarships for International Students
In recognition of the outstanding talent of many international students, Cardiff University offers a highly prestigious International Scholarship Fund designed to attract and reward the brightest students.  There is a wide range of distinct scholarships available annually, at all academic levels:  Undergraduate (3 scholarships), Postgraduate Taught â€" Masters (6 scholarships), and Postgraduate Research â€" PhD (not specified).  The scholarships will cover full tuition fees for the duration of the studies.

University of Birmingham Scholarships for International Students
The University of Birmingham is offering 18 individual scholarships for international candidates commencing a one year Masters programme.  The scholarships are worth £10,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for a one year masters course. These awards are for tuition fees only and cannot be used for maintenance/living costs.

London Metropolitan International Scholarships
London Metropolitan University offers merit-based postgraduate scholarships to outstanding international students who wants to pursue a Master’s Degree at the University. The scholarship programme provides full and partial tuition fee financial support.

See also London Met Scholarships for Developing Country Students

Bristol University International Office Scholarships
The University of Bristol is offering ten International Office Scholarships for new international students who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at the University.  The scholarships are worth £8,500 which can go towards your tuition fee.

University of West London International Ambassador Scholarships
The International Ambassador Scholarship recognises and provides financial support for outstanding students who wish to pursue a full time undergraduate or postgraduate degree at University of West London. The scholars will act as international ambassadors for the University of West London.  Up to 100 scholarships are worth up to £5,000 ($7,500 USD) which can go toward tuition fees.

University of West England Global Student Scholarships
The University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £100,000 worth of scholarships for international students each year.  This includes the Global Student Scholarship and Chancellor’s Scholarship wherein the recipient will be required to undertake an internship working within the Global Student Support/International Development Office.  The scholarships cover the full tuition fee.

See also: UWE Millennium Development Scholarships

Sheffield Hallam University Transform Together Scholarships for Non-EU Students
Transform Together scholarships are open to students from any non-EU country applying to study full time postgraduate or undergraduate programme at Sheffield Hallam University.  The scholarships are specially targeted to international students who want to represent the international student body at Sheffield Hallam University.  The scholarships include a one-year full tuition fee waiver for full-time taught postgraduate courses and 50% tuition fee discount for each year of an undergraduate course (subject to successful progression)

University of Westminster International Scholarships
University of Westminster awards scholarships to eligible students from any developing country who wish to study in the UK and pursue a full-time Masters degree in any field of study at the University of Westminster.  The scholarship awards full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

See also Westminster Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships and Westminster Full Tuition Fee Waivers

Developing Solutions Scholarships at University of Nottingham
The Developing Solutions Scholarships are designed for international students from Africa, India or one of the developing countries of the Commonwealth who want to study a Masters Degree at the University of Nottingham and make a difference to the development of their home country. Each year,  105 scholarships  are awardedâ€" 30 scholarships will cover the full tuition fee while 75 will cover 50% of the tuition fee.

Edinburgh Global Development Academy Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh offers Masters Scholarships for international students from least developing countries as for eligible Master’s programmes offered by the University.  There will be 2 Master’s scholarships covering the overseas rate of tuition fee for students from less developed countries.

See also: Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships

University of Bradford Scholarships for Developing Countries in Crisis
The University of Bradford Countries in Crisis Scholarships are intended to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.   Each scholarship is worth approximately £20,000 which includes full tuition fees and accommodation plus £2000 per annum living costs.

University of East Anglia Development Scholarships
The University of East Anglia is offering partial and full scholarships for students from developing/low-income countries. The scholarships are for Bachelors or Masters Degree in International development courses offered by the School of International Development.   Multiple International Development Scholarships worth £1,000 fees awards and One (1) International Development Full Fees Scholarship are offered to international taught applicants on the basis of academic excellence and their personal statement.

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University of Twente Scholarships (UTS)

University of Twente
Masters Degree

Deadline: 15 Mar/15 Dec (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts Sept 2014

Brief description:

University Twente Scholarships (UTS) are scholarships for excellent students from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.

Host Institution(s):

Univesity of Twente, The Netherlands

Field of study:

Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration
Business Information Technology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering and Management
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Construction Management and Engineering
Educational Science and Technology
Electrical Engineering
Embedded Systems
European Studies
Health Sciences
Human Media Interaction
Industrial Design Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Management
Environmental and Energy Management
Mechanical Engineering
Nanotechnology
Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society
Public Administration
Science Education and Communication
Sustainable Energy Technology
Systems and Control
Telematics

Number of Scholarships:

Approximately 30

Target group:

International students from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

€ 6,000 â€" € 25,000 for one year

Eligibility/Application Requirements:

To qualify for a UTS, candidates must fulfil all of the following requirements:

·  Your programme starts in September 2014

·  You have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the above mentioned UT graduate programmes between 15 December 2013 and 15 March 2014;

·  You have to include a motivation letter in your application (250 â€" 500 words), this motivation letter explains: (1) What you have studied in the past; (2) What goal you want to reach through your study at UT; (3) How you plan to receive this goal; (4) Why you particularly choose to study at the University of Twente;

·  You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable).

·  You comply with the general English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills.

·  You are not eligible for a Dutch study grant.

·  You have completed a pre-master at the University of Twente (if applicable).

·  While doing your pre-master programme at the University of Twente, you may already apply for a UTS. However, you must complete your pre-master programme with a CGPA of 7.5 (out of 10) to be eligible for a UTS and comply with above mentioned requirements.

Application instructions:

In order to apply for this scholarship, you need to be (provisionally) admitted to one of the eligible Master programmes. Therefore, you must apply for admissions first between 15 December 2013 and 15 March 2014. Only then can you apply for the scholarship. If you apply for a UTS scholarship without meeting all the requirements, your application will always be unsuccessful.  The deadline for scholarship applications is 30 March 2014.

It is important to read how to apply for admissions and visit the official website (link found below) to start the application process and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/scholarshipsandgrants/all/uts/

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Masters Second Year Exam Routine 2069 Tribhuvan University (2070)

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Exam Schedule Published by: Tribhuvan University (TU)

Year: 2069 (Exam in 2070/ 2014)

Academic Level: Masters second year

Tribhuvan University has finally published the long awaited exam routine today. The TU Exam Routine for Masters 2nd year 2069 was published on 3 January 2014/ 19 Poush 2070.

The Office of the Controller of Examinations, Balkhu of Tribhuvan University has this schedule published according to the yearly examination system 2069 for Humanities, Management, Education and Law â€" MA, MPA, MBS, MBA, MEd, LLM. This routine is for regular and private students. Those students who appeared in Masters 1st year for the first time in 2054 and haven’t exceeded 6 years.

Tribhuvan University published Examination schedule  for Masters 2nd year 2069

These exams will be held on 2070/ 2014 starting on 22 Magh 2070 (5 February 2014) starting with MBA/ MBS Faculties â€" subjects:
(New Course) MSC 502 Product and Operations Management
(Old Course) MSC-604 Decision Support System/ ACC-612 Advance Auditing/ MGT-622 International Business/ FIN-632 Capital Structure Management/ MKT-642 Consumer Behaviour/ MBA â€" Business Policy Env.

The last exam will be on 27 Falgun 2070 with Eduction faculty â€" subject:
(New Course) Ed. 520/ Eng. Ed. 520/ Nep. Ed 505

The exam will be held from 12:00PM till 4:00PM.

Download Tribhuvan University Exam routine Masters second year 2069

Click on this link to download â€" > Tribhuvan University Exam routine Masters II year 2069

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Université de Lyon Master’s Scholarships

Last updated: 07 Jan 2014

Université de Lyon
Masters Degree

Deadline: May-July 2014
Study in: France
Course starts 2014

Scholarship Description:

For the 2014/2015 academic year, Université de Lyon is offering 60 scholarships for international students having a high-level academic record and willing to join one of Master’s degree programmes offered at the University.

Host Institution(s):

Université de Lyon

Field(s) of study:

-Biosciences Master’s Degree
-Physics and Chemistry Master’s Degree
-Nanoscale Engineering Master’s Degree
-ADMIRE Master’s Degree
-Altervilles Mater’s Degree
-AlterEurope Master’s Degree
-Public Policy Master’s Degree
-Infectious Disease Master’s Degree

Number of Scholarships:

60

Target group:

International Students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

400 euros or 800 euros / month depending to the applicant’s file.

Eligibility:

Each Master’s Programme has specific eligibility criteria. Please refer to the websites of the eligible Masters Programmes for more information.

Application instructions:

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.  The deadline varies per programme but is around May-July 2014.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://lyon-university.org/universite-de-lyon-master-s-scholarships-197484.kjsp

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Disclaimer: This is NOT the official scholarship announcement. This website is for general information purposes only. For official information and specific details including updated deadlines and instructions, please always refer to the official website of the scholarship provider. Any reliance you place on information from this website is strictly at your own risk. Please see our Disclaimer and Terms and Conditions for more information.

Top 10 Scholarships for Study in Any Country or Anywhere

Do you want to study for free anywhere you choose? Although very few, there are actually international scholarships that allow you to study at any country or just about anywhere. Scholarships funded by global and regional organizations allow you to study at any country or a wide selection of countries and because of its nature, distance learning scholarships allow you to pursue international studies in your own country or wherever you may be.

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Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants
The Rotary Foundation Global Grants can be used to fund scholarships with sustainable, high-impact outcomes in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus related to development.  The study grants are valued at least $30,000. Generally, the study grants can be carried out in any country where there is a Rotary club or district.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies.  Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year.  The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only.  Generally, the scholar is allowed to choose a reputable University of his/her choice subject to approval.

OFID Scholarship Award
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) offers a fully-funded scholarship to qualified applicants who wish to study for a Master’s degree in an accredited University around the world subject to approval.   The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a tuition support of up to US$50,000 plus a a monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation.

*Subject to approval of the granting institution

Joint Japan World Bank Scholarships
The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students from World Bank member countries to pursue development-related studies at selected Universities around the world.  The program provides annual awards to cover the cost of completing a master’s degree or its equivalent including tuition, subsistence allowance, travel costs.

ADB Japan Scholarship Program
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.  The ADB-JSP provides full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, an allowance for books and instructional materials, medical insurance, and travel expenses.

Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarships for Developing Countries
The Wells Mountain Foundation, a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, funds scholarships for individuals in developing nations or other situations of extreme poverty.  You can study in your choice of institution in your home country or in another developing country.  Scholarships range from  $300.US to a rare high of $3000.US to cover part of tuition and fees, books and materials, room rent and meals.

Edinburgh Global Distance Learning Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh offer Master’s scholarships for about 20+ distance learning Master’s programmes currently offered by the University related to social sciences, health and medicine. The  scholarships are targeted to citizens of selected developing countries. Each scholarship will have a total value of £5,000 which will be deducted from the tuition fee for the entire part-time programme of study.

Commonwealth Distance Learning  Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in partnership with UK Universities offers distance learning scholarships as part of the commitment of the Commission and the Department for International Development’s (DFID) commitment to explore new methods of scholarship delivery.   The  scholarships are targeted to citizens of developing commonwealth countries.  The scholarships cover the overseas tuition fees at the Masters degree level.

University of the People Tuition Free Scholarships
University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s tuition-free, non-profit, online academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. UoPeople offers Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs in Business Administration and Computer Science. With a convenient virtual web address, the University of the People is accessible anywhere a computer and Internet connection exists.  Tuition fee is free but students are required to pay around $110-150 processing fees per semester.

edX Free Online Courses at Premier Universities
edX is a learning platform that gives students from any country the opportunity to take free online courses offered by three premier Universities in the US â€" Harvard, MIT, and UC Berkeley plus 8 other premier universities. Online learners can earn a certificate of completion after completing the course.  There are currently 32 courses offered but their goal is to offer a wide variety of courses across disciplines.  The course are available to anyone in the world â€" from any demographic â€" who has access to a computer with internet access. For the courses in Fall 2012, those certificates will be free. There is a plan to charge a modest fee for certificates in the future.

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Scholarship Application Questions and Answers

We hear you that’s why scholars4dev.com has developed a set of answers to your most frequently asked questions related to scholarship application.  You can ask additional  questions in the comment box found after this post and we will try our best to answer them.

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Q: Are there scholarships for [specific field of study]? Are there scholarship for [nationality]?

A: There are scholarships for most fields of study and for most nationalities.  The key is just to find them. In scholars4dev.com, scholarships are categorized by fields of study and by target group (see the sitemap).  Click on a particular field of study or target group to view a list of available scholarships according to your criteria.

Related Links: Lists of Scholarships in any Field of Study and Scholarships for study in Any Country.

Q: What are the general eligibility requirements to get a scholarship?

A: The eligibility requirements vary from scholarship to scholarship. It will also depend on the level of study the scholarship supports. Based on the scholarships we have featured, some of the common qualifications include a previous University degree, proficiency in English, high academic grades, unconditional acceptance to a programme offered at a participating/host University. Aside from the eligibility requirements of the scholarship, you must also consider the eligibility requirements of the programme of study you are applying to.

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Q: How do I apply for a scholarship?

A: The simple answer to that is to follow the application instructions given by the scholarship provider/University. The application instructions vary among scholarship providers so there is no standard way of applying to a scholarship.  The application instructions are usually outlined very clearly.  Follow the the instructions step by step so you will not get overwhelmed by the amount of information presented.

Q: When is the best time to apply for a scholarship?

A: The best time to apply for a scholarship is within the application period set by the scholarship provider/University. Usually, scholarship applications (as well as admissions) should be done 6 months to one year before the academic year you plan to study.

Q: Are scholarships offered every year? If I missed the application deadline this year, can I apply for it the next year?

A: Most major scholarships are offered annually but this will always depend if the University or the scholarship provider has enough funds for their scholarship program.

From Neema Kallinga (nemlinga@gmail.com)

Q: I have searched for scholarships so many times but I’ve failed to see scholarships offered to undergraduates. Most scholarships only cover PhD or MS/MA studies. Are there any undergraduate scholarships out there?

A: Although it is somewhat true that most of the  existing scholarships are for postgraduate studies, there are international undergraduate scholarships that can be found (with a lot persistent searching).

Related Link: List of Undergraduate Scholarships

From FURAHA (ebafur@gmail.com)

Q: Will a scholarship allow me to study at any University around the globe or the does it require me to study only at a specific place or university?

A:  It depends upon the type of scholarship.  There are scholarships that allows you to study at any country (i.e. Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships, Ford Foundation Fellowships, etc.)* while other scholarships only allow you to study at specified host institutions (e.g. World Bank Scholarships, ADB-JSP Scholarships).  Most government-sponsored scholarships allow you study at any University in their country (i.e. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme, Australian Government International Postgraduate Scholarships, etc.).

Related Link: List of Scholarships for Study in Any Country

From Aliu (aliusjafal@yahoo.com) and  Ngalim Adrian S. (ngalims@yahoo.com)

Q:  Do I need to gain admission into my preferred course of study in the university of my choice first before applying for a scholarship? Is it possible to get a scholarship when you don’t have admission in a university yet?

A: The application process differs from scholarship to scholarship. Most of the time, admissions to the Univeristy is required before you are allowed to apply for the scholarship.  Sometimes, the application to admissions and the application to the scholarship are submitted at the same time. In some instances, your application to admission already serves as your application to the scholarship â€" you don’t need a separate scholarship application. Still, there are some scholarship providers that allow you to apply for the scholarship even without admissions to a programme/school or while you are still processing your application to the programme.  One must then follow the application instructions set by the scholarship provider.

From Babalola, Yisau (babyisau@gmail.com)

Q: Sometimes, the application form is not found at the website of the scholarship provider. How can I find the application forms easily?

A:  The application form should always be found at the scholarship website but there are a number of reasons why it can’t be found. One reason could be that the scholarship application period hasn’t started yet so the form is still not available for viewing/downloading.  Another reason is that some scholarship websites don’t readily display the link to the application form.  If this is the case, then you should try to visit all the relevant pages of the scholarship website. Don’t forget to look at the left or right sidebars as the download link might be placed there.  When all else fails, contact the scholarship provider and request for the link to the application form.

From Nalumansi Moureen (mbillie09@yahoo.com)

Q:  Is it possible for me to get a scholarship in the same country I am in and do i get to choose the course i want to study?

A:  Most international scholarships require you to study in any country except your own. If you want to study in your own country, you should try to find national or local scholarships.  The liberty to choose a particular course of study will depend on the conditions set by the scholarship provider/University.

From Mahama Alhassan (alhamama2000@yahoo.com) and Hamidatu Salia Zakari (zhamidatusalia@yaho.com)

Q:  I have applied for a scholarship and am still waiting for a reply from the University . I want to know whether it’s advisable to call them and find out how my application is doing?  How will I know if I have  won a scholarship?

A:  As much as possible, you should refrain from contacting the University regarding the results of your scholarship application.  If you are shortlisted or accepted into the scholarship, the scholarship provider/University will surely contact you. Usually, the scholarship provider indicates a specific time period when the selection results will come out. When you haven’t a received a confirmation during this time, then it would be safe to assume that you were not awarded with the scholarship.

From Alexandra Muhaya (moeshalennox@yahoo.com)

Q: I haven’t undertaken IELTS nor TOEFL  exams. Does that hinder my chances of getting a scholarship?

Related Question from Moses Byomuhangi (mosessmarts@gmail.com):

I am from an English speaking country (Kenya) and i have been taught in English since i started school, would TOEFL be a requirement?

A: Not all Universities require you to take the TOEFL or IELTS. A significant number of Universities  accepts a Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction in place of an English proficiency exam. When it is absolutely required by the University, then you must take TOEFL or other English proficiency exams regardless if you were taught in English during your University studies or not.

From Billy (billy7449@ovi.com)

Q: How do you write the scholarship essay?

Did the scholarship provider provide any format? If they did, you should follow that. If they have not specified a specific format, then you can follow this simple outline when making your application/motivation letter: (1) Background/Key Qualifications, (2) Intentions for studying, (3) Expectations of the Course, and (4) your plans during and after the study. In making the letter, you should not just tell them why you need the scholarship but more importantly you should  explain clearly why you deserve to get the scholarship.

From  Carlos Mbuta (carlos.mbuta@gmail.com)

Q: The issue to age is not mentioned in most scholarships I have come across. Is age not a criteria?

Related Question from Clement Irhiemi (fidon222@yahoo.com):

Q: Is there any age limit to obtaining a scholarship abroad?

A: Some scholarships set an age limit and some do not. If the scholarship provider did not indicate an age limit as part of their eligibility requirements then it is safe to assume that there is no age limit. When there is an age limit, scholarship providers set different age limits for different levels of study (i.e. Masters, Phd, postdoctoral fellowships).

From Charity Mbuvah (charitymbuvah@yahoo.com)

Q: Is there a way for the application fee to be waived? l cannot afford to pay for it.

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Is TOEFL exam supported by the scholarship?

A: You should be prepared to use your own funds for the application fee because most scholarship providers don’t shoulder this  cost*. Most often than not, the cost of preparing the application requirements including the TOEFL exam is not covered by a scholarship. If you are really serious in pursuing a scholarship, you must try to save up for the cost of TOEFL or the application fee.

Note: Not all Universities require an application fee, in fact, a significant number of Universities allow you to apply without  having to pay any application fee.  Be aware of scholarship scams and double check if the University really requires an application fee.

From Melkamu (melkamutagele@yahoo.com)

Q: How can I find Universities that offer scholarships?

A:  This is one challenging task to undertake. Luckily, we have developed a list of Universities that offer scholarships for developing countries, for your reference.