Sydney Achievers International Scholarships

University of Sydney
Bachelor/Masters Degree

Deadline: 13 Jun 2014
Study in: Sydney, Australia
Course starts Semester 2, 2014

Brief description:

The Sydney Achievers International Scholarships are for new international students who wants to study in University of Sydney in Australia.  These prestigious scholarships are aimed at attracting high achieving, academically meritorious, international students to enjoy the ‘Sydney experience’ at one of the finest institutions of higher education in the world.

Host Institution:

University of Sydney, Australia

Field(s) of study:

Any eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Up to 100 of these prestigious Scholarships will be offered in 2014 to high achieving, academically meritorious, international students.

Target group:

The scholarships are for international students from any country.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

For the undergraduate scholarships, each scholarship has a value of  AUD$10,000 each per annum, available for the CRICOS registered duration of a recipient’s program of study, for any Undergraduate program offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).

For the postgraduate scholarships, each  scholarship has a value of AUD$10,000 each per annum (ie, $15,000 in total for a 1.5 year program, $20,000 in total for a 2 year program), available for the CRICOS registered duration of a recipient’s program of study, for any Postgraduate Coursework program offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).

Living allowance is NOT included in the scholarships.

Eligibility:

Undergraduate Scholarships

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with outstanding results, as deemed by the University of Sydney. Students completing Foundation Studies Programs offered by Australian or New Zealand universities are eligible. Students who have already commenced/completed tertiary studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing, are not eligible.

* For further information on equivalents to Australian Year 12 qualifications and a table showing standard academic requirements for some of these examinations relative to ATAR scores see Undergraduate entry requirements.

Postgraduate Scholarships

Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with outstanding results based on the Australian grading system, as deemed by the University of Sydney.   Students who have already commenced/completed postgraduate studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing, are not eligible.

Application instructions:

To be considered for the Sydney Achievers International Scholarship, a candidate must receive a Firm Offer of Admission. Applicants receiving a Firm Offer of Admission for Semester 2, 2014 will be invited to lodge an Expression of Interest from May 2014. The closing date for the EOI form is 13 June 2014 (except for CET and Foundation Programmes applicants).

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://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/sydney-achievers.shtml

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List of MBA Scholarships for International Students

Finding a scholarship for an MBA Degree can prove to be a challenging task but there a significant number to be found.  To help prospective MBA students, scholars4dev.com has developed a list of International MBA Scholarships for international students, developing country students, and women.

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MBA Scholarships offered by Top Global MBA Schools/Universities:

IMD Scholarships for International Students
IMD has a number of scholarship programs for excellent international students worldwide, women in particular, and students from developing countries. The scholarships range from CHF 10,000 to CHF 30,000.

INSEAD Scholarships for International Students
INSEAD Scholarships are limited in number and there is significant competition for each award. The scholarships are comprised of need-based scholarships (based on financial need) and  non-need based (based on either merit, nationality, gender, professional background, leadership abilities, field of previous studies etc.). The scholarships range from €10,000 to €25,000.

SDA Bocconi International Scholarships
There are several full and partial tuition waivers (50%-100%) offered by the School, as well as by companies, consultancy firms and other organizations for students from Europe, outside Europe, Africa, Mediterranean, Asia, and North and South America.

London Business School Scholarships
The London Business School offers a wide range of scholarships open to all, to women only and to students from different nationalities (i.e. Africans, Americans, Australians, British, Canadians, Latin Americans, Chinese, etc.). The scholarships are in the form of full fee awards or one-time awards worth £20,000-£25,000.

Said Business School Scholarships
Said Business School offers a number of scholarships including endowed scholarships, scholarships for women, regional scholarships, and named scholarships. There are also scholarships for highly qualified candidates from developing countries.

IE Business School Scholarships
IE Business School offers a number of scholarships for their MBA programmes.  The scholarships cover 20-30% of the programme cost.

Warwick Business School Scholarships
Warwick Business School has £2million+ of WBS Scholarships for the most talented applicants for 2014 entry to the Warwick MBA, their Doctoral Programme, and their MSc postgraduate courses. MBA scholarships are available for full time study, distance learning, executive MBA and Global Energy MBA.

Cranfield School of Management Scholarships
Cranfield School of Management offers merit scholarships and need-based bursaries worth £8,000-£10,000 towards tuition fees. The scholarships are open to all students.

ESADE Business School Scholarships
ESADE Business School offers various scholarships to outstanding full time MBA candidates from Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Central Europe, Scandinavia, etc.  ESADE MBA scholarships can cover up to 40% of the ESADE Full Time MBA tuition fees.

HEC Paris Scholarships
HEC Paris offers a number of scholarships for excellent students and students in financial need. There are specific scholarships for developing countries and for women.  The amount of the scholarship varies from €6,000 to €24,000

MBA Scholarships specifically for Developing Countries:

INSEAD-Sygenta MBA Scholarships for Developing Country Students
Syngenta in partnership with INSEAD’s aims to train the brightest and best from around the world for the challenge of tomorrow’s business world. Syngenta is particularly committed to the dynamic emerging market regions and has therefore chosen to offer this scholarship opportunity to future leaders from emerging countries.  The scholarship value is €22,500.

See also INSEAD Deepak and Sunita Gupta Endowed Scholarship and INSEAD Nelson Mandela Endowment Scholarships

Kofi Annan MBA Scholarships at ESMT
The Kofi Annan Business School Foundation provides fellowships for talented and motivated students from developing countries that allow them to obtain a university degree in Europe at one of the academic partners of the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation including ESMT.  A Kofi Annan Fellowship at ESMT has a value of €58,000 and covers full tuition fees and course materials in addition to a living stipend of €1,000 per month for the duration of the MBA program.

HEC-Eiffel Scholarships in MBA for Developing Countries
The HEC MBA Program applies to Eiffel scholarships on behalf of admitted eligible students who are from emerging countries especially in Asia and Latin America. The Eiffel Scholarship provides successful participants with a monthly allowance of Euro 1,181, and covers additional expenses including travel, health insurance and cultural activities. Tuition fees are not covered by the scholarship.

MBA Fellowships in International Organizations Programme at United Nations University
The University of Geneva and UNU share a strong commitment to capacity development, especially aiming to enhance the capacity of individuals and institutions in developing countries.  Therefore, in line with UNU’s capacity-development focus, the University of Geneva will offer UNU fellowships for the International Organizations MBA Programme to Mid-career professionals from developing countries.  The UNU fellowship covers full tuition, but Fellows need to fund their living expenses in Geneva throughout the academic part of the programme.

IMD Jim Ellert MBA Sholarships
Jim Ellert MBA Scholarships are intended to attract students from Africa, Central & Eastern Europe (including all former Soviet republics), and the South-Eastern Asian Peninsula (Thailand, Myramar, Cambodia, Loas, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia) who wish to pursue an MBA Degree at IMD.  The scholarship is  valued at CHF 20,000.

See also Van Oord Scholarships for developing countries.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarships at London Business School
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship for Africa supports outstanding students on the full-time MBA programme at London Business School. The scholarship is awarded to an exceptional African MBA candidate with financial need.  The scholarships cover full fees.

Alma Graduate School Africa Scholarship Program
Alma Graduate School (the business school of the University of Bologna) and the Foundation for World Wide Cooperation are pleased to announce the “Africa Scholarship Program” for the academic year 2014-2015. This program aims to facilitate the participation of 10 young bright talents from Africa wishing to pursue an MBA and contribute to the social and economic development of their country.  Each of the scholarships includes - 100% cover of tuition fees (EUR 27,000) and a grant up to EUR 10,000 to cover travel to Italy and living expenses in Bologna during the MBA program.

Canon Collins Distance Learning MBA Scholarships at Edinburgh Business School
Canon Collins Trust selects scholars from Citizens/residents of sub-Saharan African country on behalf of Edinburgh Business School for its distance learning MBA programme. Up to 50 are offered.  This scholarship covers the cost of all tuition, learning materials and examination fees.

Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship
The Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship are intended to students from Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Iraqi Kurdistan, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Seychelles, Tanzania who are pursuing the One Planet MBA Programme at the Exeter University Business School. The scholarship is valued at £35,000, and covers the full One Planet MBA tuition fee as well as a contribution towards accommodation and living expenses.

MBA Scholarships specifically for Women:

Forte Fellows Program
The Forté Fellows Program was created with the intention of increasing the number of women applying to and enrolling in MBA programs by offering fellowships to women pursuing a full-time, part-time or executive MBA education at selected business schools worldwide. Students of all nationalities are eligible for consideration.  The scholarship value varies but is around  €15,000.

INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Women’s Scholarship
The IAF Women’s Scholarships support INSEAD’s commitment to bring outstanding women professionals to the MBA Programme and to increase representation of women in leadership positions in the business community.  The scholarship value is up to € 15,000.

Nestle MBA Scholarships for Women at IMD
The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD MBA participants who wanted to encourage women to take the MBA.  The scholarship value is CHF 25,000.

Foundation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships at HEC Paris
The Fondation Rainbow Bridge Foundation aims to enable young women recipients to enrich their academic background by obtaining an HEC MBA.  The target group are women from Asian or African countries affected by natural disasters, drought or famine. The scholarship value is € 20,000 each.

ESADE Women of the World Scholarship
Supporting female MBA candidates with significant international exposure, these scholarships are awarded to women with unique intercultural perspectives.  This scholarship is available to female candidates of all nationalities and backgrounds.  The scholarship can cover up to 40% of the ESADE Full Time MBA tuition fees.

London Business School Women’s Scholarships
The aim of the London Business School Women’s scholarship is to support female candidates of merit and to help increase the number of women joining the London Business School.  The scholarship cover first year fees.  There are a few other awards offered by the School for women and those awards range from £20,000-£30,000.

SDA Bocconi Scholarships for Women
Partial scholarships are offered to outstanding women applicants of SDA Bocconi’s full time MBA Programme. There is one partial tuition fee waiver worth up to 70% and another worth up to 50%.

ESMT Women’s Scholarships
ESMT European School of Management and Technology awards four scholarships with a value of 17,500 Euros each to female candidates pursuing the English-speaking Executive Transition Program (ETP) or the German-speaking General Management Seminar (GMS).

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DAAD Masters Scholarships in Public Policy and Good Governance

Deadline: varies, Jul-Aug
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts 2015

Brief description:

The Programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. The scholarships are awarded for selected Master courses at German institutions of higher education. The successful candidates will study from September/October 2015 on one of the selected Master courses listed below.

Participating Programmes in Host Institutions:

The following Master courses can be undertaken at selected German Universities as specified below:

•  Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy (MPP)
•  University of Duisburg-Essen: MA Development and Governance
•  Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Master of Public Policy (MPP)
•  Leuphana University of Lüneburg: Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP)
•  Hochschule Osnabrück: Management in Non-Profit Organisations
•  University of Osnabrück: Master of  Democratic Governance and Civil Society
•  University of Passau: Master of Governance and Public Policy
•  University of Potsdam: Master of Public Management (MPM)

The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East. See list of eligible countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

DAAD scholarship holders are exempt from tuition fees. DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and/or family allowances.

Eligibility:

The scholarship targets very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

The main DAAD criteria for selection are: the study results, knowledge of English (and German), political and social engagement, a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country.

The university degree should have been obtained during the six years before the application for the scholarship. Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.

All Master courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants at any case.

Application instructions:

Please submit your applications for the Master courses and for the DAAD scholarship solely to the Master courses you have selected at the respective university (not to DAAD). Please fill in the DAAD application form by indicating your desired priority of study courses. Deadline varies but is around July to August 2014 depending on the course; please check the deadlines on the homepages of the selected Master courses.

It is important to read the 2015 Announcement and visit the official website (found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&q=public%20policy&page=1&detail=10000039

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Top 10 Scholarships in Italy for International Students

In Italy, all international students are entitled to the same financial assistance services as Italian students based on same requisites of financial means and/or merit. There are government scholarships at the national and regional level to which international students can apply for. Moreover, some Italian Universities offer scholarship programs for international students.

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Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students
The Italian Government awards scholarships for studying in Italy both to foreign citizens and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE).  Scholarships can be awarded only for study/ research projects at institutions within the Italian public education and research system. The scholarships are available for University degree courses (Undergraduate and Postgraduate), Advanced vocational training, art and music courses, Masters Degree courses (Levels I or II), Ph.D. Courses, Specialisation Schools, Research under academic supervision, Courses on Italian language and culture or courses for teachers of Italian as second language.  It is only possible to apply for three, six, or nine month scholarships.

The “Invest your Talent in Italy” programme, supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by the Italian Ministry for Economic Development, offers students from India, Turkey, Brazil, Colombia and South Africa the opportunity to develop their skills and specialise through a range of Master’s and postgraduate degree courses in ICT, Management and Design at prestigious Italian universities. The best students will be offered scholarships, sponsored by partners and main corporate sponsors.

Bologna University Study Grants for International Students
The University of Bologna offers study grants to deserving international students who wish to register for First Cycle (Bachelors), Second Cycle (Masters) or Single Cycle Degree Programmes at the University of Bologna.  Each study grant is awarded for one academic year and amounts to a total of €11,059, gross of all charges for the beneficiary’s account.

Also see Full or partial exemptions from university fees for students enrolling in International Degree Programmes at University of Bologna.

University of Pavia International Scholarships for Developing Country Students
The University of Pavia (UNIPV), in order to promote international cooperation with the Developing Countries, offers scholarships for selected Masters Studies at the University of Pavia or at the Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia (IUSS).  The scholarships are targeted to students coming from a developing country classified as low-income economy or as a lower-middle-income economy by the World Bank.  Each scholarship will cover also the expenses for the Visa and for the travel to Italy and back (economy class).

See also CICOPS Scholarships which are targeted to academics and other researchers from Developing Countries who wish to carry out research in collaboration with a professor at the University of Pavia.

Bocconi University Scholarships for International Students
Bocconi University offers scholarships to international students enrolling in any eligible Bachelor’s Program or Master of Science Program at Bocconi. The scholarships are awarded based on their family’s economic condition.  The scholarship includes full tuition waiver worth up to €11,500 per year for Bachelor’s Program and up to €12,000 per year for Master’s of Science Program.

Politecnico de Milano Merit-Based Scholarships for International Students
Every year, Politecnico di Milano offers a number of merit based scholarships to the most talented international candidates admitted to a Master of Science programme starting during the 1st semester of the academic year. Students obtaining a scholarship will have to pay only an administrative fee of about €200.  Scholarships of €5.000 to €10.000 per year could be awarded on top of tuition fee waiver depending on previous academic qualifications.

Università Cattolica Scholarships for English Taught Masters Program
Scholarships are being offered to international students pursuing eligible English-taught Masters Programmes offered at Universita Cattolica. All scholarships are assigned on a merit basis and will be mostly given to students who apply by the priority deadline.  The scholarships range from €1,750-€7,500 in value.

University of Padova Scholarships for All Degree Courses
The University of Padova can handle regional funds to finance low-income students, both Italian and foreign, who have a good academic record and pursuing a degree at the University.  The scholarship consists partly of money and partly of services, such as accommodation and meals at the University canteens.

The University of Padova also offers 15 PhD Research Fellowships for foreign students for AY 2014-2015 to attend Doctoral Courses. During the 3-year doctorate programme, successful candidates are entitled to full board and lodging.

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ISH/UAL Graduate Scholarships for International Students

Last updated: 15 May 2014 |

University of the Arts London
Masters Degree

Deadline: 13 June 2014
Study in: UK
Course starts September 2014

Brief description:

For the 2014/2015 academic year, University of the Arts London and International Students House are offering two joint tuition fee and housing scholarships to international postgraduate students.

Host Institution(s):

University of the Arts London, United Kingdom

Field(s) of study:

London College of Communication
MA Public Relations

Wimbledon College of Arts
MA Digital Theatre
MA Drawing
MA Theatre Design
MFA Fine Art

Number of Scholarships:

2 â€" 1 per college

Target group:

International students (paying the international fee level).  Applications are specifically encouraged from students from emerging countries whose financial circumstances may otherwise prohibit them from the benefit of further study and in realizing their full potential.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Scholarship is worth the value of the tuition fees of the course and the value of a single room at International Students House where the student will reside during their studies. The Scholarship also covers meals taken in the ISH restaurant up to the value of £2,000 for the 2014/2015 academic year.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for an ISH/UAL Graduate Scholarship, applicants must be assessed as an ‘international’ student (paying the international fee level)  and hold a course offer for one of the eligible courses (see above).

AND

Be an undergraduate student expecting to graduate with a good bachelors degree (with Honours) from a Higher Education institution by 31 July 2014  OR Be a graduate, having already gained a good bachelors degree from a Higher Education institution  OR Be able to demonstrate substantial equivalent and applicable experience.

AND

Must be willing to be a part of a multi-cultural, diverse student residential community and be in financial need.

Application instructions:

You must first hold a course offer on one of the eligible courses before you can submit a scholarship application. Applications must be received by 13 June 2014.

It is important to read the ISH/UAL Scholarship Guidelines for Applicants visit the official website (link found below) to download the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/scholarships-bursaries-and-loans/postgraduate-funding/postgraduate-scholarships/

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Top 25 Research Scholarships for International Students

One of the most well-funded international scholarships are research scholarships. Foreign governments fund international research scholarships to establish their countries as global research hubs. Universities set up international research scholarship programs to attract high quality students to contribute to their research efforts. Research scholarships are usually towards Masters by Research/Thesis or PhD Degree.

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Adelaide Scholarships International (Australia)
The University of Adelaide offers the  Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) program to attract high quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research effort.  The scholarships includes course tuition fees, annual living allowance, and health insurance.

Flinders International Postgraduate Scholarships (Australia)
Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (FIPRS) are awarded to  suitably qualified applicants to pursue a full-time research higher degree at Flinders University - up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree. The scholarship includes tuition fee, living allowance, and establishment allowance.

Melbourne International Research Scholarships (Australia)
The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.  Benefits provided by the MIRS include living allowance, relocation grant, thesis allowance and paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.

University of Newcastle International Postgraduate Scholarships (Australia)
The University of Newcastle offers a number of postgraduate research scholarships to support international research candidates.  One of these is the University of Newcastle International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNIPRS) which is towards Master’s degree by Research or PhD degree. The scholarship includes an annual living allowance, full tuition fee scholarship, relocation and establishment allowance, and the payment of Overseas Students Health Cover.

University of Sydney International Scholarships (Australia)
The University of Sydney invites candidates who are eligible to undertake a Postgraduate Research Degree or Master’s by Research program at this University to apply for the University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS).   The USydIS will cover tuition fees and living allowance for up to three years.

University of Western Australia International Postgraduate Scholarships (Australia)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students for scholarships to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Western Australia. These schemes seek to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas in which the University has specialised research strengths and to support Australia’s research effort. The IPRS scholarships cover international tuition fees for up to four (4) years, as well as overseas student health cover.

Cambridge International Scholarship Scheme (UK)
The University of Cambridge will offer, via the Cambridge Trusts, approximately 80 Cambridge International Scholarships to Overseas Students who embark on a research course leading to a PhD Degree.  Each award will underwrite the full cost of fees and maintenance for the duration of the course.

Cavendish Research PhD Scholarships at University of Westminster (UK)
The Cavendish Research PhD scholarships are intended for students from a developing country who wishes to pursue a full-time MPhil/PhD degree at the University’s Faculty of Science and Technology.  The scholarship is a full tuition fee award.

Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships (UK)
The Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships are designed to attract high quality overseas research students to the University of Edinburgh. Each award covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EUgraduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses.

Leeds International Research Scholarships (UK)
Leeds International Research Scholarships are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study in any Faculty at the University of Leeds.   The scholarship covers full international fees and maintenance grant.

Nottingham Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship for Research Excellence (UK)
The University of Nottingham offers scholarships for international students who wish to pursue a PhD or MPhil research programme at the University.  The scholarship cover full tuition fees.

Sussex Chancellor’s International Research Scholarships (UK)
The University of Sussex is seeking to attract 10 international research scholars for full-time doctoral studies.  The scholarship will cover international fees and provide a stipend which will match that provided for UK doctoral students by the UK Research Council.

Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships (UK)
The Warwick Graduate School awards around 25 Chancellor’s International Scholarships to the most outstanding international PhD applicants yearly. The scholarships are open to students of any nationality and to any discipline offered at Warwick.  The scholarships include the full payment of overseas tuition fee and a maintenance stipend.

University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships (New Zealand)
The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship provides funding to support doctoral students studying at the University of Otago.  The scholarships include NZ$25,000 stipend per annum plus domestic tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee and insurance).

IRO Doctoral Scholarship Programme at K.U. Leuven (Belgium)
As one of its contributions to development co-operation, K.U.Leuven offers IRO (Interfaculty Council for Development Co-operation) scholarships to deserving students from developing countries to do their PhD in the largest university in Flanders, Belgium.  Each academic year, IRO scholarships are granted for doctoral or pre-doctoral programmes.  The scholarships include a monthly allowance of €1,415, tuition fee, health insurance, accident insurance, one-time installation allowance, and return tickets.

Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program are prestigious scholarships for international students who wants to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree in the United States.  The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study. The grant also funds tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Canada)
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) was created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning.  The scholarships are towards a doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD).  The scholarships is worth $50,000 per year for three years.

Australia International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) (Australia)
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.  The scholarship covers tuition fees and health cover costs.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland)
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships provide graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research  at one of the public funded university or recognized institution in Switzerland.  The scholarship covers a monthly allowance, tuition fees, health insurance, lodging allowance, etc.

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme (France)
The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs launched the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme to attract elite overseas students on PhD courses offered by French Universities. Eiffel scholarship-holders on PhD courses receive a monthly allowance of €1,400, some travel costs, health insurance and cultural activities. The Eiffel programme does not cover tuition fees.

Netherlands PhD Fellowship Program (Netherlands)
The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are demand-driven fellowship programmes designed to promote capacity building within organizations in developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. The scholarships allow candidates to pursue PhD studies at Dutch Universities or academic institutions.  The PhD fellowships awards an amount as a contribution towards the costs of living, visa, travel and insurance costs, etc.

Quota Scholarship Scheme (Norway)
The Quota Scheme awards scholarships for international students from certain developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Palestinian Authorities.The scheme normally includes courses at the PhD level.  Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion is waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study.

CIMO Doctoral Fellowships (Finland)
The CIMO Fellowships programme is open to young Doctoral level students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields who wish to pursue their Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university. The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months and includes a monthly allowance.

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (New Zealand)
The NZIDRS provides  for international students to undertake PhD study in any discipline at a New Zealand university.  The NZIDRS covers University tuition fees and associated student levies for 3 years, an annual living stipend, and medical insurance.

Japanese Government Scholarships for International Research Students (Japan)
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities either as (non-degree) student or regular student for a degree under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program. The scholarship includes a monthly allowance, travel costs to and from Japan, and school fees.

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Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarship in Australia

Australian Government
Diploma/Assoc. Degree

Deadline: 30 June 2014 (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Next course starts: Jan-Nov 2015

Brief description:

The Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarship provides financial support for non-Australians to undertake vocational education at a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level in any field in Australia for up to two and a half years. Vocational education and training provides occupational or work-related knowledge and skills.

Host Institution(s):

The scholarships can be in any field of study. The courses are directly related to a trade, occupation or ‘vocation’ in which the applicant participates. These courses exclude degree and higher level programmes normally delivered by universities.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

Americas: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.

The Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.

Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus (Republic of), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Middle East: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

Pacific: Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated states of), Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand* (including Cook Islands), Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.

Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau SARs), Philippines, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship includes travel allowance ($AUD 3,000), establishment allowance ($AUD 4,000), monthly stipend ($AUD 3,000; up to maximum programme duration on a pro-rata basis).  Health and travel insurance will also be provided.  It will also include tuition fees up to the maximum study duration (up to $6,500 per semester).

Eligibility:

To be eligible for Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarship, applicants must:

•  be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of their programme

•  be a citizen and/or permanent resident of a participating country (see above)

•  commence their proposed programme after 1 January 2015 and no later than 30 November 2015. Applicants who have already commenced or will commence their intended programme prior to 2015 are not eligible to apply

•  provide all relevant supporting documentation

• not currently hold or have completed, since 1 January 2013, an Australian Government sponsored scholarship and/or fellowship (directly administered to recipients by the Australian Government)

•  not apply for a category in which they have already completed an Endeavour Scholarship or Fellowship.

Application instructions:

In their scholarship application, Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarship applicants must provide a formal admission/offer letter for a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree course at an Australian Institution for the 2015 academic year.

Applications must be submitted using the Endeavour Online Application system. The deadline for 2015 Round is 30 June 2014.

It is important to read the 2015 Endeavor Awards Application Guidelines and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://aei.gov.au/Scholarships-and-Fellowships/Pages/default.aspx

Top 10 Chancellor’s/Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships for International Students

Chancellor’s/Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships are some of the most prestigious scholarship awards offered by some Universities in UK and Australia to excellent international students. Typically, it is funded by the Chancellor’s/Vice-Chancellor’s office and could either be in the form of  full/partial tuition fee waivers and may include stipend/bursary.

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University of West England Chancellor’s Scholarships
The University of the West of England, Bristol offers the Chancellor’s Scholarship wherein the recipient will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Development Office and other departments. The recipient will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.  The scholarship covers full tuition fees.

Westminster Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for Developing Country Students
The Westminster Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships is the University’s most prestigious award, this scholarship is funded by the Vice-Chancellor’s Office and is aimed at fully funding a student from a developing country to study a full-time Masters degree at the University.  The scholarship include full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

University of Arts London Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships
The University of Arts London Vice-Chancellor’s scholarships aim to fully support 10 students from countries outside the G20* group who are pursuing full-time masters degrees at the University of Arts London. The scholarships cover full tuition fee and stipend to cover accommodation and living costs.

Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships at London South Bank University
The Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Award  are for Home, EU or International students who have shown outstanding international or national achievements and who wish to pursue  eligible postgraduate studies at London South Bank University. The scholarship includes full fee waiver plus a £1,000 bursary.

Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships
The Warwick Graduate School awards around 25 Chancellor’s International Scholarships to the most outstanding international PhD applicants yearly. The scholarships are open to students of any nationality and to any discipline offered at Warwick.  The scholarships include the full payment of overseas tuition fee and a maintenance stipend.

Nottingham Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships for Research Excellence
The University of Nottingham offers scholarships for international students who wish to pursue a PhD or MPhil research programme at the University.  The scholarships cover full tuition fees.

University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships
University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. The scholarship is 50% off international student tuition fee.

Bath Spa University Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships
The Bath Spa University Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship celebrates the University’s commitment to internationalisation and excellence in creativity, culture and enterprise.  The scholarships are available to international students who wants to pursue postgraduate taught Masters Degree Programme at the University. The scholarships are worth £5,000.

Macquarie Vice-Chancellors International Scholarships
Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships are available to international students who wish to pursue  an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in most courses at Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus. The scholarships cover full international tuition fees only.

Charles Darwin University Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships
Charles Darwin University offers a limited number of 50 per cent and 25 per cent tuition fee scholarships to international students who
 have a record of academic excellence and high achievement and who are seeking to
 commence an Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework degree at CDU.

Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarship at University of Southern Queensland
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) will offer one scholarship to an outstanding international student intending to study a postgraduate degree by coursework. The scholarship will have a maximum value of $5,000 and will serve as contribution towards their tuition fees.

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Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship Awards

Australian Gov’t
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 30 June 2014 (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Course starts 2015

Brief description:

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide full financial support for international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters (up to 2 years) or PhD level (up to 4 years) either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

Host Institution(s):

Universities or Higher Educations Institutions in Australia.  Visit the Study in Australia for a list of accredited institutions that provide higher education to international students.

Field(s) of Study:

Masters or PhD level coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

Americas: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.

The Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.

Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus (Republic of), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Middle East: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

Pacific: Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated states of), Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand* (including Cook Islands), Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.

Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau SARs), Philippines, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarships include travel allowance ($AUD 3,000), establishment allowance ($AUD 4,000), monthly stipend ($AUD 3,000; up to maximum programme duration on a pro-rata basis).  Health and travel insurance will also be provided.

Endeavour Scholarship recipients will also receive tuition fees paid up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis. Tuition includes student service and amenities fees.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to receive an Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship, applicants must:

•  be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of their programme

•  e a citizen and/or permanent resident of a participating country (see above)

•  commence their proposed programme after 1 January 2015 and no later than 30 November 2015. Applicants who have already commenced or will commence their intended programme prior to 2015 are not eligible to apply

•  provide all relevant supporting documentation

• not currently hold or have completed, since 1 January 2013, an Australian Government sponsored scholarship and/or fellowship (directly administered to recipients by the Australian Government)

•  not apply for a category in which they have already completed an Endeavour Scholarship or Fellowship.

Application instructions:

Applications are done online and deadline for applications is 30 June 2014.

It is important to read the 2015 Endeavour Application Guidelines and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://aei.gov.au/Scholarships-and-Fellowships/Pages/default.aspx

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