Beasiswa S1, S2 dan S3 Syariah di Malaysia

The International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) invites qualified students with excellent academic achievements and active in co-curricular activities to apply for the Shari'ah Scholarship Award (SA) to pursue their higher education at either local or overseas universities. The Shari'ah Scholarship Award is part of the Fund for Shari'ah Scholars in Islamic Finance, which was established to enhance knowledge, research, talents, and intellectual discourse in the field of Shari'ah. The Fund represents Bank Negara Malaysia's commitment to strengthen the development of the Islamic financial industry.

FIELD OF STUDY

1. Postgraduate (Master or Doctorate) in Shariah or Islamic finance studies at recognized institutions of higher learning; 
2. Undergraduate studies at recognized institutions of higher learning in the field of Shari'ah with a double degree or a minor in one of the following disciplines: 
   • Islamic banking; 
   • Conventional banking; 
   • Accounting; 
   • Law; 
   • Economics; 
   • Finance; 
   • Management; or
   • other related fields appropriate to the development of the Islamic financial industry. 
3. CIFP, only for those with Shariah background.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicant from Shariah background.
2. The scholarship is open to citizens of all countries. 
3. Applicants have to secured admission at a recognized institution of higher learning. Applicants are required to pursue either a Bachelor, CIFP , Master or Doctorate programme, as defined above, in a fulltime programme. 
4. For a postgraduate application, applicants are required to have a CGPA of at least 3.5 or its equivalent. 
5. For an undergraduate application, applicants are required to have a CGPA of at least 3.3 or its equivalent (for the first semester result). 
6. Current students enrolled in the programmes specified above may also apply for the scholarship. 
7. Applicants should not be in receipt of any other scholarship award.

APPLICATION

An application for a scholarship must be submitted by hand or through registered post or courier service with the following documents, which must be in English:

1. Application form. Please click here; 
2. Photocopy of personal identification document (passport/identity card); 
3. Offer Letter from the institution of higher learning; 
4. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts; 
5. An essay of not more than 100 words on ‘why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship and how he/she plans to contribute to the Islamic financial services industry’; 
6. Two (2) letters of recommendation (only for a postgraduate scholarship application). Please use provided template.
7. Thesis proposal (only for Master and PhD application by research or coursework & research); and 
8. Other relevant materials to support the application.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notify for interview session.

Application Timeline: Applications are invited and accepted throughout the year. 

There is no employment bond attached to the scholarship.

All duly completed applications are to be forwarded to:

Shari'ah Scholarship Award

International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA),

Lorong Universiti A, 59100 KUALA LUMPUR.

Further information please email us at scholarship@isra.my

Beasiswa S1 BII - Maybank

Dilandasi komitmen untuk memberikan kesempatan pendidikan yang lebih baik kepada putera-puteri terbaik dari keluarga pra-sejahtera di 33 provinsi di tanah air, mulai 2012 setiap tahun PT Bank Internasional Indonesia Tbk (BII) bersama dengan pemegang saham mayoritas, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) akan menyelenggarakan program beasiswa penuh (full scholarship) untuk melanjutkan pendidikan di perguruan tinggi terkemuka di Indonesia, Malaysia dan Singapura.

 

Seleksi Administrasi akan dilakukan mulai 7 November 2012–23 November 2012 untuk program beasiswa luar negeri dan 1 Februari 2013 – 26 Juli 2013 . untuk program beasiswa dalam negeri.

Kriteria Kandidat

1. Warga Negara Indonesia
2. Duduk di kelas 3 SMA pada TA 2012/2013 atau lulusan TA sebelumnya
3. Memiliki nilai minimum rata-rata 8
4. Menunjukkan kapasitas kepemimpinan ditunjukkan sedikitnya melalui  2 (dua) kegiatan ekstra kurikuler
5. Memiliki motivasi yang tinggi untuk maju dan aspirasi kuat untuk menghadapi tantangan dan memimpin di karir pilihannya maupun sosial setelah lulus
6. Calon berasal dari keluarga pra-sejahtera
7. Tidak menerima beasiswa yang sama dari organisasi lain
8. Memiliki surat bukti penerimaan dari universitas pilihan yang direkomendasikan BII-Maybank
9. Menunjukkan komitmen dan minat  terhadap pengembangan masyarakat, sosial dan negara ditunjukkan dengan pengalaman/aktif dalam organisasi sosial dan kesiswaan

Universitas yang Direkomendasikan:

• Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta
• Institut Pertanian Bogor
• Institut Teknologi Bandung
• Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung
• Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta
• Institut Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
• Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
• Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
• Nanyang Technological University, Singapura
• National University of Singapore

Pilihan Bidang Studi:

• Ekonomi, Bisnis, Manajemen, Keuangan, Pemasaran, Akunting, dan Perbankan
• Administrasi
• Hukum
• Komputer dan Teknologi Informasi (IT)
• Sosial, Politik dan Bahasa
• Komunikasi
• Psikologi
• Matematika, Statistik, Aktuaria
• Komputer
• Teknik

Pembiayaan Program Beasiswa Penuh, meliputi:

• Biaya pendaftaran kuliah dan Biaya Pendidikan (Tuition Fee)
• Biaya hidup (akomodasi, makan/minum, dan transportasi)
• Tunjangan buku dan internet
• Asuransi kesehatan

Kontak:

Informasi lebih lanjut dapat menghubungi:
Telephone : (+21) 2922 8888 ext 32503/ 32426/ 32461
Email  : scholarship@bankbii.com
Website  : http://www.bii.co.id/about/scholarship/Pages/BII-Maybank-Scholarship.aspx

Master Study Grants for International Students at USI in Switzerland

Master study Grants for international students at university of Italian Switzerland are offered in Economics, Communication Sciences and Informatics. The Foundation for the Lugano Faculties of USI will award a total of 60 one-off study grants of the amount of 4’000 CHF each. The grant is awarded in the form of a deduction of the tuition fee and cannot be exchanged for cash. The application deadline is July 31st, 2013 and candidates will be notified till August 16th, 2013.

Scholarship Description: 

The Foundation for the Lugano Faculties of USI will award a total of 60 one-off study grants of the amount of 4’000 CHF each for the 2013-14 academic year. The merit based grants are given to first year students admitted to a USI Master program starting in September 2013. The grant is awarded in the form of a deduction of the tuition fee and cannot be exchanged for cash. The grant cannot be combined or accumulated with other scholarships provided by USI.

Study Subject (s): 

Grants are provided to study any one of the courses offered by faculties of Economics, Communication Sciences and Informatics.
Course Level: 

These Grants are available for pursuing master’s degree .
Scholarship Provider: 

The Foundation for the Lugano Faculties of USI.

Eligibility:

• The applicant must have obtained the Bachelor degree (all examinations taken and thesis defended) by July 31st, 2013 with a cumulative grade point average of at least 80/100.
• Applicants must have been admitted to the first year of a USI Master degree beginning in September 2013. Applications from students enrolled in a USI Master before Sept 1st, 2013 will not be considered.

What does it cover? 

60 one-off study grants of the amount of 4’000 CHF each will be awarded. The grant is awarded in the form of a deduction of the tuition fee and cannot be exchanged for cash.

Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the merit based, grants are given to first year students admitted to a USI Master program. Merit is determined by the results of the academic degree that gives access to the Master program (usually the Bachelor’s).

How to Apply: Applications must be sent by e-mail to: borsestudio-at-usi.ch and studygrants-at-usi.ch.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is July 31st, 2013.

For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.g-scholarship.com/2013/07/master-study-grants-for-international.html

Australian Postgraduate Awards at University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

Australian Postgraduate Awards

Awards are available for a period of two years for a master level research degree and three years for doctoral research degrees. This award offers a tax-free living allowance (indexed annually) and support for relocation and thesis production.

USC funded APA equivalent scholarships may also be awarded to meritorious candidates both during the annual scholarship round and outside the annual scholarship round at the discretion of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research).

Eligibility and selection criteria:	To be eligible for an Australian Postgraduate award, applicants must: hold a Bachelor degree with honours class II Division I, or have an equivalent level of attainment via previous study, work experience, research publications, referee's reports and other research experience; and recipients must maintain satisfactory progress as a full-time candidate at the University of the Sunshine Coast Selection criteria includes: Undergraduate achievement Research focus Publications Referees reports Most recent and relevant degree Relevant professional research experience
Value:	A$24,653 per annum tax free (2013 full-time rate)
Application:	To access application forms and information, please select the appropriate applicant type below: Domestic Applicants International Applicants
Referee Report:	Postgraduate Research Scholarships Referee Report Form (Word 247KB)
Closing date:	Please note the previously advertised mid-year intake has been cancelled.  Applications for 2014 will open in August 2013.

For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.usc.edu.au/study/scholarships/research-students

University President's Scholarships (UPS) in Australia

University President's Scholarships (UPS)

University President's Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit.

A UPS will cover tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). The living allowance must be provided by the University of South Australia centre, school, division or institute where an applicant has applied. The minimum rate is the Australian Postgraduate Award  base rate. In some cases, the living allowance may be provided by a sponsor or external funding provider.

 

Travel expenses are not covered by the scholarship.

Benefits and conditions

The UPS scholarship benefits and conditions will be sent with an offer of scholarship and you should read them carefully prior to signing an acceptance form. These UPS benefits and conditions (PDF file, 483 kb) apply to all people who accept offers from the University of South Australia for the IPRS or UniSA President's scholarship.

Eligibility

You must have a University of South Australia supervisor willing to nominate you for consideration and outstanding academic records, and be a citizen of an overseas country eligible for entry to Australia for the time required to complete the research degree. UPS are nearly always given to doctorate by research candidates but can be given to masters by research candidates in some cases. These scholarships can only be taken at this university.

Are you eligible to apply for a scholarship? (includes admission selection and scholarship application guidelines)

Value

Tuition fees plus a living allowance of at least $24,653 per annum (2013 stipend rate)

Enquiries

Graduate Research Centre
Tel: +61 8 8302 5880
Fax: +61 8 8302 0828
Email: research.degrees@unisa.edu.au

Closing dates

31 August (to commence in following year)

How to apply

Apply online

Beasiswa Training untuk Teknisi dan Laboran dari Bayer Foundation

Hermann Strenger scholarship
 

Scholarships are open to young people who are in industrial vocational training or have recently completed their training and wish to spend a maximum period of one year abroad to gain international work experience.

Only trainees / graduates in the following groups are eligible:

Commercial occupations such as office / commercial / IT administrators and office communications personnel

Technical occupations such as systems / industrial / precision mechanics, mechatronics engineers, electronics specialists in automation and industrial engineering, IT specialists for systems integration and IT technicians

Scientific occupations such as biology and chemistry laboratory technicians, chemical / pharmaceutical technicians, chemical production specialists and biological / pharmaceutical / chemical assistants

Health sector occupations such as medical assistants, medical support staff, physiotherapists and nurses

Please note that scholarships are only awarded under the following conditions:

• Specific vocational projects with a maximum funding period of 1 year
• Vocational training must have been completed no longer than two years ago
• Applicants must either have trained in Germany and wish to go abroad or they must live and work abroad and want to come to Germany for no more than one year

Please be aware that your session will run off in case of inactivity.
Your session runs off at 4:54 PM (GMT + 2h) in case of inactivity. 

For further information, please visit the official website at https://secure.bayer.com/foundations/BewerbungHermannStrengerStipendium.aspx?lang=en

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships at University of Canberra, Australia

The University of Canberra offers higher degree by research scholarships to enable suitably qualified students to undertake full-time study towards a research higher degree. Selection is based on academic merit and research potential. These scholarships are tenable for up to three years for a doctorate by research or up to two years for a masters by research. Applicants must indicate they wish to study full time to ensure they are assessed as eligible.

The Research Students' Office administers the application process for domestic and international applicants and manages the administration processes during the tenure of the scholarship. Please see the Scholarships Flowchart (PDF) for a detailed view of the scholarship assessment process.

Information on scholarships offered for higher degree by research study by a broad range of institutions and organisations can also be found on the JASON website.

• Domestic PhD Scholarships Available
• International PhD Scholarships Available
• Collaborative Research Network Doctoral Scholarships (Murray-Darling Basin Futures)
• Eligibility for Scholarship
• Prospective PhD Candidates
• Current PhD Candidates

Eligibility for Scholarship

Scholarships are only available to PhD candidates who are eligible for accelerated entry.

Candidates will need to be Honours 1 or equivalent.

To be eligible, candidates need to have consumed no more than 2.5 EFTSL (or completed up to maximum of 2.5 years Full Time Equivalent (FTE) study in an Australian research degree) in the semester in which they are applying. Those who have consumed 2.5 EFTSL or more in that semester (or been studying for more that 2.5 years (FTE)) are not eligible for a University of Canberra Scholarship.

Please Note:

• Only complete applications that include all research scholarships forms with supporting documentation will be considered.
• The University of Canberra's Scholarships are limited and therefore scholarships are awarded to applicants with the strongest academic background and the potential to carry out the highest quality research.
• Only successful applicants will be notified. We will be contacting all successful applicants up until the 20th of December 2013.
• Candidates should be aware that the tenure of an award will be reduced by any previous candidature.

Prospective PhD Candidates

If you wish to apply to undertake a research degree at the University of Canberra and also wish to apply for a 2014 scholarship, there are two separate applications to complete:

1. Application for Higher Degree by Research - the application and all supporting documentation must be submitted to research.admissions@canberra.edu.au; and
2. Application for Scholarship which includes:

1. Application for Research Degree Scholarship Form (PDF) (Word);
2. Research Scholarship Publication or Other Research Output Details Form (PDF) (Word) - only include abstract of your publication/s, not the whole publication: and
3. Scholarship Applicant Relevant Research or Professional Experience Form (PDF) (Word).

Without your supporting documentation your application will be severely disadvantaged.

Submit all completed scholarship forms and supporting documentation to the Research Students' Office, research.scholarship@canberra.edu.au by 31 October 2013.

Please Note:

• Higher Degree by Research applications and Scholarship applications are processed in different locations at the University, therefore each application must contain the relevant supporting documentation and sent to the appropriate email address.
• No applications will be accepted after 31 October 2013.
• The University of Canberra's Scholarships are limited and therefore scholarships are awarded to applicants with the strongest academic background and the potential to carry out the highest quality research.
• Only successful applicants will be notified. We will be contacting all successful applicants up until the 20th of December 2013.

Current PhD Candidates

If you are a current PhD candidate at the University of Canberra and wish to apply for a 2014 scholarship, please complete/ include:

• Application for Research Degree Scholarship Form (PDF) (Word);
• Research Scholarship Publication or Other Research Output Details Form (PDF) (Word);
• Scholarship Applicant Relevant Research or Professional Experience Form (PDF) (Word);
• Copy of your most recent Annual Progress Report;
• Updated CV;
• Research proposal (no more than 2 pages); and
• Confidential letter of support from your supervisor. (This should cover your commitment and understanding of your research project, your progress as a HDR candidate and the quality of your research project).

Submit all completed forms and supporting documentation to the Research Students' Office research.scholarship@canberra.edu.au by 31 October 2013.

For further information please visit the official website at http://www.canberra.edu.au/research-students/scholarships

Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Scholarship for Developing Countries, Japan

Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme (Scholarship Programme)

(Strategic Management and Intellectual Property Rights) 2014/15

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Introduction

1. The Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme (Scholarship Programme) provides a grant covering travel, subsistence, admission, tuition and other approved expenses to enable promising young Customs managers from developing countries toundertake Master’s level studies at the Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) in Tokyo, Japan.

2. The following administrative provisions govern this Scholarship Programme. If a nominee or a concerned person in the nominating administrations has any questions, he/she should address them to the Capacity Building Directorate of the WCO Secretariat before the Scholarship is accepted.

Capacity Building Directorate, 
World Customs Organization, 
Rue du Marché 30, 1210 Brussels, Belgium
Tel : + 32 2 209 96 47
Fax : + 32 2 209 94 96
e-mail : scholarship@wcoomd.org

Conditions of candidacy and selection

3. The candidates should be in good health, preferably below 40 years of age as of 1 April 2014.

4. The recipients of Scholarships under this Programme will enrol for the Master’s Degree programme in Strategic Management and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) programme at the AGU.

5. This Scholarship is for one academic year starting from April 2014. There will be a preparatory course in March 2014 for a few weeks before the start of the Programme. The Scholarship period cannot be extended.

6. The candidates should be Customs officers fully proficient in English. (a minimum TOEFL score of internet Based Test (iBT) 79 / Computer-Based Test (CBT) 213 / Paper Based Test (PBT) 550, IELTS 6.0, or its equivalent qualification to prove their language proficiency). They should have a university degree or equivalent qualification.

7. The candidates should have at least 3 years of work experience in Customs and should have assessed potential for advancement. In the selection, preference will be given to candidates who have experience in IPR border enforcement, and who are expected to work in the IPR-related section of their Customs administration after this Scholarship Programme.

8. Individuals who have already been awarded a scholarship under the Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme in the past will not be entitled to apply for this Scholarship Programme.

9. After the completion of the Programme, the candidates should continue to work in their home Customs administration for 3 years at least and, after 3 years, they should report to the university indicating the post they occupy in their home administration and how they have been utilizing the experience they acquired in Japan.

10. The candidates will be selected by the WCO in consultation with the AGU. The AGU shall inform the candidates about their selection or otherwise. The WCO will send a congratulatory letter to the administrations whose candidates have been selected.

11. In accepting a Scholarship, the candidate undertakes to:

- Work full time on the assigned Programme. It will not be possible to undertake other activities not related to the Programme.

- Comply with the laws and show due respect for the culture and way of life of the host country.

12. The AGU requests online registration for admissions for the 2014-2015 Scholarship Programme. ID and Password to download the application forms will be obtained by submitting the Registration Form on the Web site by 22 August 2013. 

(http://www.aoyamasmiprp.jp/).

13. The original set of Application Forms with all supporting materials should be completed and returned to:

Master’s Program Admissions Office Graduate School of Business
Aoyama Gakuin University
4-4-25 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-8366
Japan
Telephone : + 81 3 3409 6239
Fax : + 81 3 3797 9877
e-mail : info_smiprp@busi.aoyama.ac.jp
Website : http://www.aoyamasmiprp.jp/

with the envelope marked, “Application for the WCO Scholarship”. For more detailed information, please see the “Application Procedures” of the AGU, as enclosed herewith.

14. A duplicate set will be made and sent to the WCO Secretariat by the AGU Admissions Office. Therefore, it is not necessary to send a duplicate set to the WCO Secretariat.

15. The last date for receipt of the Application Forms at the above address is 29 August 2013.

For further information, please visit the official website

Monash International Merit Scholarship in Australia

Monash University offers international merit scholarships  for pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree in Australia.

Benefits

Total average value of up to $50,000 (based on a 5 year degree)

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• $10,000 for a full time study load (48 credit points) paid per year until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed
• Recipients may be asked to participate or be profiled in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional materials and/or events

Number Offered

25 scholarships will be available in 2013. Applications from students from all countries are invited and countries with strategic priorities for Monash will be given preference.

Selection

• Based on academic achievement
• Preference will be given to commencing students who are not enrolled in a Monash pathway course

Eligibility

All conditions must be met

• International student
• Commencing or continuing a full time undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia, or
• Applying to Monash from another institution or pathway program

Note: the following students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship:

• Students studying Australian Year 12 (these students may be eligible for the Monash International Scholarship for Excellence)

Retention

- You must maintain a distinction average (70% or above) each semester

Application and other information

- Can be deferred within the same calender year only

- You must submit a separate application form for this scholarship (due dates as below).

- NOTE FOR NON-MONASH STUDENTS: Before applying for this scholarship, please ensure your Monash application has been received by the university and processed for a course offer. You must submit an application for a Monash course before applying for this scholarship as your Monash course information is required for the scholarship application:

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate (Coursework)

- NOTE: Do not submit supporting documentation with your application - this will not be considered

Selection Round Commencement semester

31 March Semester 2 of the current year

31 May Semester 2 of the current year or Semester 1 of the following year

31 October Semester 1 or 2 of the following year

30 November Semester 1 or 2 of the following year

31 December Semester 1 or 2 of the following year

For further information, please visit the official website at http://www.monash.edu.au/study/scholarships/international/international-merit.html

Rome Master’s scholarship at University of Kent, UK

The University of Kent at Rome is pleased to be able to offer the following scholarship for taught Master’s students for the academic year 2013–14:

• Faculty of Humanities’ Scholarship consisting of a fee waiver (worth £5,590) and a full maintenance stipend on £13,590, valid on a taught Master’s programme in the Rome suite of programmes.

Criteria

• The scholarship is open to candidates who have been offered a place on any of the Kent at Rome MA programmes in Roman History and Archaeology or Ancient History, to start in September 2013.
• Candidates must hold a first-class Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject, or hold an equivalent non-UK qualification or a Master’s degree at merit or distinction in a relevant subject or equivalent by July 2013.
• The scholarship will be awarded to outstanding applicants able to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, clear intellectual ambition and the potential to make a strong contribution to their chosen MA programme.
• This scholarship is open to all full-time postgraduate applicants. UK, EU and overseas fee paying students are invited to apply.

How to apply

• Candidates must make a formal application to study on an applicable Rome taught Master's programme to commence their studies in September 2013.
• Candidates must then be offered a place on the one of these programmes.
• Candidates must also send a letter of motivation, not exceeding 500 words, stating why they wish to join their chosen Kent at Paris MA programme and how this fits into their longer term plans.
• The letter should be sent to the Academic Director of Rome, Professor Ray Laurence, r.laurence@kent.ac.uk

The deadline for applications: 19 July 2013.

For further information, please visit the official website http://www.kent.ac.uk/secl/postgraduate/funding.html?tab=phd-scholarships

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship for Developing Countries, Malaysia

The Developing Solutions Scholarship Fund will reach out to students who have the potential to make a real difference to the development and prosperity of their home countries. 

15 awards of 100% tuition fee scholarships are available for students from the developing and third world countries registering for taught Masters programmes at Malaysia Campus in areas related to science, technology and education, including the following courses:

• MSc Chemical Engineering
• MSc Civil Engineering
• MSc Mechanical Engineering
• MSc Electronic Communication & Computer Engineering
• MSc Computer Science & Entrepreneurship
• MSc Information Technology
• MSc Management of Information Technology
• MSc Crop Biotechnology
• MSc Crop Biotechnology with Entrepreneurship
• MSc Environmental Monitoring & Management
• MA Educational Leadership & Management
• MA Special Needs
• MA TESOL

 

Further information

For more information download a pdf of the scholarship brochure.
 

 

How to apply

In order to apply for one of these scholarships you must:

• be holding a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a full time Masters degree programme at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus for 2013/14 intakes
• be classified as an ‘overseas’ student for fee purposes
• complete our scholarship application form online
• submission of application will be open from June 2013
• application for September intake must reach us latest by 9 August 2013 and for December intake latest by 8 November 2013.
• current students and graduates of UNMC will not be considered for this scholarship as to give new students an opportunity 

Scholarship Application Form (pdf).

Once the form has been filled in, please save and attach the form to your email and send it to Developing Solutions Malaysia.  

Finding out if your application has been successful

• a decision on your application will be made by a panel of University staff
• a member of staff from the University will contact you by email to confirm the outcome of your application
• if you are successful, you will also receive a letter confirming the details of your scholarship

For further information, please visit the official website at http://www.nottingham.edu.my/Study/Fees-and-Scholarships/Scholarships/sponsor-information/DevelopingSolutions.aspx

Development Scholarships for Developing Countries from Czech Republic

Thanks to a generous contribution from the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, the Faculty of Social Sciences is able to offer a limited number of partial scholarships for students of all fee based programs in academic year 2014/15. A total of five scholarships are available, ear-marked for students from developing countries and/or countries going through a process of political and economic transition.

What is on offer

1. Under the terms of this scholarship, students will receive a waiver of school fees for their first semester of study, plus a one-off payment of Kc 50,000 (about 2,050 Euro) as a contribution towards living costs.

2. School fees for the second semester of study will NOT be waived.

3. Although we would like to continue the scholarship scheme in school year 2015/16, this is subject to our receiving further funding for future years. At present, therefore, we cannot guarantee that similar scholarships will be available for students' second year of study.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

1. Applications for these scholarships are open to all students from developing countries and/or countries going through a process of political and economic transition, who are applying for study in one of our Bachelor's studies or Master's studies programmes at Charles University Faculty of Social Sciences from academic year 2014/15.

2. Applications must be made on the form that accompanies this announcement, and must include the following documents:

- completed application form;

- motivation essay of no more than 1000 words, explaining why they need a scholarship, and what they hope to gain from their studies at Charles University;

- two letters of recommendation from teachers, who know the student from their previous studies, including confirmation of the student's financial need.

Note: The current scholarship holders who are reapplying do not need to submit the two recommendation letters or write the essay. Please include a cover note and one recommendation letter from a Charles University academic who knows you from your studies with your applicatioon.

3. Applications should be sent to Manager, International Office (at the address below). All documents submitted must be originals and written in the English language, or accompanied by certified translations.

4. The deadline for scholarship applications is 30 April 2014. Students who will have problems meeting this deadline due to inefficient or unreliable postal services may, as a temporary measure, submit fax copies and/or scanned copies by e-mail. However, originals must also be sent, and final decisions will not be made until originals have been received.

Selection of Applicants

1. All scholarship applications received by the deadline will be assessed by a Scholarship Review Board, which will recommend five students to receive scholarships to the Dean of the Faculty. The decision of the Board on which students it will recommend for a scholarship will be independent of the deliberations of the Admissions Panel regarding which students to admit. However, only students finally admitted by the Faculty are eligible to become scholarship holders.

2. In addition to the documents submitted by scholarship applicants, the Scholarship Review Board will take into consideration applicants' results from their earlier studies. Priority will be given to students who have not previously had the opportunity to study abroad.

3. A final decision regarding the students to be offered scholarships will be made by the Dean. The Dean will not enter into correspondence with unsuccessful applicants regarding this decision.

Financial Terms and Conditions

1. Successful scholarship applicants will receive payment at the start of their first semester, no later than one month after they register for their studies. No money will be paid in advance of the students' arrival in Prague.

2. Before students receive their scholarships, they will also be required to make an advance payment in respect of their school fees for the second semester. This payment will be held as a surety until February 2015, and will thereafter be used to cover the cost of the student's classes in the second semester. No further charge will be made for school fees in school year 2014/15.

3. In the event that students are forced to terminate their studies for disciplinary reasons, the surety they have paid for their school fees in the second semester is not returnable. However, in the event that students are unable to continue their studies for medical reasons, an adequate refund can be negotiated.

4. Scholarships are awarded for school year 2014/15, and may not be deferred to later years.

5. In the event that the Faculty of Social Sciences succeeds in obtaining the necessary funding to continue this scholarship scheme in school year 2015/16, existing scholarship holders will be given the opportunity to reapply. However, any extension of the scholarship will be conditional on students achieving satisfactory results in their first year.

6. Scholarships will not be offered for a third year of study (master's degree) or for a fourth year of study (bachelor's degree) under any circumstances.

POST YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TO:

Manager, International Office

Charles University

Faculty of Social Sciences

Smetanovo nabrezi 6

110 01 Praha 1

Czech Republic

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ACER International Student Scholarship – Business (AISS), Australia

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is funding a generous scholarship for an international student commencing undergraduate studies in a Business Faculty/School of an Australian university in 2014.

ACER are aiming to award this scholarship to an academically talented student who will be considered an ambassador for Australian international education

Student type

• Future Students

Faculty

• Curtin Business School

Course type

• Undergraduate

Gender

Both

Nationality

• International students

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Maximum number awarded

1

Value

The value of the scholarship is AUD$50,000 for tuition fees, payable to a maximum of $12,500 per semester over two-three years

Eligible courses

The recipient must be studying an undergraduate course (Commerce, Economics, Accounting etc) in a Business Faculty/School of an Australian campus in Australia

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for the ACER international Student Scholarship - Business:

• the recipient must be an international student
• the recipient must be studying an undergraduate course (Commerce, Economics, Accounting etc) in a Business Faculty/School of an Australian campus in Australia

How to apply

Application process

For details of how to apply and application forms visit http://www.acer.edu.au/aiss
Applicants will need to

1. Fill in the online Scholarship Application form
2. Register online to sit for the Selection Test (ISAT)
3. Sit for the test at your preferred location
4. Wait to hear from the AISS Office in February 2014

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of highest results achieved in the selection test -  the International Student Admissions Test

Residential Fellowships in Humanities at National Humanities Centre, USA

The National Humanities Center offers 40 residential fellowships for advanced study in the humanities for the period September 2014 through May 2015. Applicants must have doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Young scholars as well as senior scholars are encouraged to apply, but they must have a record of publication, and new Ph.D.s should be aware that the Center does not normally support the revision of a doctoral dissertation. In addition to scholars from all fields of the humanities, the Center accepts individuals from the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects. The Center is also international and gladly accepts applications from scholars outside the United States.

Areas of Special Interest

Most of the Center's fellowships are unrestricted. Several, however, are designated for particular areas of research. These include a fellowship for a young woman in philosophy and fellowships for environmental studies, English literature, art history, Asian Studies, and theology.

Stipends

Fellowships are individually determined, according to the needs of the Fellow and the Center's ability to meet them. The Center seeks to provide at least half salary and also covers travel expenses to and from North Carolina for Fellows and dependents.

Facilities and Services

Located in the Research Triangle Park of North Carolina, near Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh, the Center provides an environment for individual research and the exchange of ideas. Its building includes private studies for Fellows, conference rooms, a central commons for dining, lounges, reading areas, a reference library, and a Fellows' workroom. The Center's noted library service delivers books and research materials to Fellows, and support for information technology and editorial assistance are also provided. The Center helps locate housing for Fellows in the neighboring communities.

Information for International Applicants

The National Humanities Center welcomes fellowship applications from scholars engaged in advanced humanities research regardless of citizenship or national origin. Each year, several scholars from countries other than the United States come to the Center as part of the cohort of Fellows.

The following information is intended primarily for scholars applying from outside the United States.

Eligibility

Successful candidates typically earned a Ph.D. in a humanities discipline from an accredited university at least five years prior to applying for a fellowship. Fellowships are awarded to established scholars, meaning that successful candidates usually have published at least one single-author monograph or a significant body of peer-reviewed scholarship. The Center does not fund post-docs. There is no upper age limit, but senior candidates must be actively engaged in scholarly research which will eventuate in significant publication.

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Preparing the Application

Project descriptions should emphasize the scholarly significance of the proposed research. Potential economic or public benefits of the proposed research are not taken into consideration in determining fellowship awards. Instead, proposals should convey the importance of the project for advancing knowledge both within a scholar's own field and for the humanities generally. Where appropriate, applicants should cite evidence of their participation in and contribution to international Anglophone scholarship.

Use a standard, easy-to-read font, preferably in 11- or 12-point; do not capitalize all text.

Fellowship applicants are asked to provide three letters of reference in support of their candidacy. Letters of reference from specialists who hold appointments in institutions other than the candidate's place of employment help to convey the breadth of the candidate's scholarly profile. Letters of reference from scholars with experience at American, British, or European research institutions can help to contextualize a candidate's preparation and suitability for a residency at the National Humanities Center.

Mail delivery from overseas can take several weeks: please take this into consideration when arranging for letters of reference.

Relocation Assistance for International Fellows

Fellowship recipients who come from overseas are provided with guidance in securing housing, arranging local transportation, and finding schools. Travel expenses to the Center and back home again by the Fellow and those members of the household who accompany him or her to North Carolina are reimbursed by the Center.

The Center sponsors J-1 (Research Scholar) visa applications for its Fellows who are not U.S. citizens. For more information, see http://j1visa.state.gov/programs/professor-and-research-scholar. The U.S. government requires that international Fellows have at least $50,000 in medical coverage per accident or illness and a deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.

Support

Fellowships are supported by the Center's own endowment, private foundation grants, contributions from alumni and friends, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Deadline and Application Procedures

Applicants submit the Center's form, supported by a curriculum vitae, a 1000-word project proposal, and three letters of recommendation. A downloadable application form and instructions may be found at the Center's website. Applications and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by October 1, 2013.

Materials may also be requested via e-mail at nhc@nationalhumanitiescenter.org.

 Visit the official website at http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/fellowships/internationalinfo.htm