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

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

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

E-mail: svoz@fsv.cuni.cz (enquiries only)

For further information please visit the official website at http://fsveng.fsv.cuni.cz/FSVEN-320.html

Scholarship for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses, Germany

Development-Related Postgraduate Courses 2014/2015

· Postgraduate courses for young professionals from developing countries at German institutions of Higher education

· Duration: 12-24 months, depending on the particular institution

· Internationally recognised Master's degree

· Includes German Universities and “Fachhochschulen” (Universities of Applied Science)

· Support of selected programmes with a variety of full or partial scholarships

· Funded by the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) but admission is also open to self-financed participants or students financed through government or other sources

· Academic year 2014/2015

Dates and Deadlines

Scholarship applicants from developing countries (on the DAC List of the OECD) can apply at the DAAD regional office, directly at the DAAD in Bonn or directly to the university.

Application deadlines for DAAD-scholarships:

31 July: At the DAAD regional office

Addressed to: DAAD Jakarta

Gedung Summitmas II, Lt. 14

Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62

Jakarta Selatan 12190

31 August: At the DAAD in Bonn/Germany

Addressed to: DAAD Section 431

Kennedyallee 50

D-53175 Bonn - Germany

15 October: At the respective universities in Germany: (normally; please check description for exact date) Applicants should be sure to check information regarding application closing dates directly with the individual universities because they may vary from the general deadlines listed above.

The selection process generally takes place at the universities in the period from October to February. During those times it is possible for some applicants to be contacted by the university to conduct a telephone interview.

Scholarships are usually awarded for the following winter semester.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Selection criteria and procedures for DAAD scholarship recipients ensure that

* priority target candidates have proven, development-related motivation and can be expected to make full use of their scholarship and education by taking on social responsibility later in their careers, acting as agents of change who stimulate and support development in their personal and professional surroundings (motivation, commitment to development),

* the candidates have the professional and academic qualifications necessary to ensure successful completion of the degree programme in Germany (final scores on previous academic examinations, language skills),

* women and candidates from disadvantaged groups who meet the required academic and professional standards and show proven commitment to development-related issues are especially targeted for programme admission.

For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.daadjkt.org/index.php?postgraduate-1

Master Scholarships for International Students at Milano Fashion Institute, Italy

MASTERS IN FASHION DIRECTION 

BRAND & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Available scholarships

Scholarships available for Master 2014
Milano Fashion Institute offers each year to its applicants several scholarships, which cover half the costs of enrollment in the Masters, and are offered by Italian companies active in the fashion industry.

How does it work?

The attribution of scholarships takes place before the beginning of the course, considering both income and merit criteria, by the Academic Commission. The admission to the Master is independent from the grant of any scholarship.

How to apply?
 
The application form for scholarships is included in the "Application Form" of each Master, and it is downloadable from this site, under the page "Apply". Once you have submitted the Application Form, the Academic Commission shall decide on any assignment, with notification of the result by the beginning of the course. For any further information, please read the rules inside the module.

To whom are the scholarships aimed?

The scholarships are aimed at both Italian citizens and foreigners who wish to attend the Masters of the Milan Fashion Institute.

By when to apply?

The application for scholarship should be submitted by the deadline of enrollment of the Master. For the Masters in 2014, the deadline is November 29, 2013. 

For further information, please visit the official website at  http://www.milanofashioninstitute.it/masters/bpi/student-scolarship?lang=en

International Student Scholarship at Bond University in Australia

The International Student Scholarships are a testament to Bond University’s commitment to quality and outstanding international students. These scholarships are available to international students who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability (academic merit based scholarships).

International Student Scholarship application closing dates for each semester are highlighted below:

Semester	Scholarship Application Closing Date	Winners Announced
September 2013	May 31, 2013	End of June 2013
January 2014	September 20, 2013	End of October 2013
May 2014	January 24, 2014	Mid-March 2014
September 2014	May 30, 2014	End of June 2014

Value

• 25% to 50% of tuition fees of any undergraduate or postgraduate degree (excluding Bond University's Medical Program, Master of Psychology, Doctor of Physiotherapy)

Availability

• 10 x 25% scholarships annually
• 10 x 50% scholarships annually

Eligibility

• Available for international students only, for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
• Applicants must currently be or have previously been in the top 5% of their high school or university class.
• Students will be selected for scholarships based on outstanding academic ability. In addition, demonstrated strong leadership skills and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities will also be considered.
• Students whose first language is not English must refer to and meet Bond University’s standard. English entry requirements for undergraduate applicants.
• English entry requirements for postgraduate applicants.
   

Selection Criteria

Successful applicants will be awarded these scholarships based on their ability to meet the eligibility criteria outlined

Application Submission

All international students who have made an application to study at Bond University (by the scholarship closing date for each semester) will be considered for an International Student Scholarship.
It is recommended that when students complete a Bond University Application Form, they submit a personal statement (outlining why you should be awarded a Bond scholarship), references, resume and certified copies of other relevant documentation to assist in supporting your application.
As part of the selection process, all shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in a telephone interview.
Selections for each intake of scholarship students are assessed based on academic merit. Should your submission not be successful at the time of application, your details will be reassessed for future semester intakes up until the point of acceptance.
Please note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you are not contacted for an interview by the dates stated in the general information above, then you can assume you have been unsuccessful in your application. Students will not be notified of their unsuccessful application in writing.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
Maria Hand
Scholarship Coordinator
Phone: +61 7 5595 1028
Email: scholarships@bond.edu.au

For more information, please visit the official website at http://www.bond.edu.au/degrees-and-courses/scholarships/BD3_008940

International Space University MSc Scholarship Program, France

The International Space University is provided funding from industry and government agencies to help support MSc students who are unable to cover all of their tuition fees. This aid is available to selected applicants, and covers a portion of their fees. It is paid directly to ISU by the sponsoring organization. 

This financial aid is available for:

- applicants from Europe (the countries listed below have priority*)
- applicants from the United States and Canada 
- applicants from developing countries
- applicants from other countries (within the limits of funds available)

(*Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom)

Financial aid is granted on the basis of:
- academic and professional merit
- demonstrated efforts in personal fund-raising
- demonstrated financial need

Applicants for the MSc programs 2013-2014 should apply online on the ISU website before 30 June 2013. Financial aid will be awarded within the limits of funds available, so early applications are highly recommended. Please note that the relevant box on the Confidential Financial Information form of the application must be checked. It is recommended that candidates make a personal effort to raise funds enabling them to attend the program. Such initiatives are taken into consideration when ISU allocates funding.

When submitting your application to ISU, please don't forget to attach your resume. Your resume may be given by ISU Staff Members to sponsors. However, ISU will not give its sponsors contact information, but will try its best to match applicant's profiles to sponsor requirements.

The ISU Funding Committee, which includes both faculty and Sponsors, awards funding to applicants whose career goals appear to stand to gain substantial benefit from the ISU MSc programs.
Funding is given for help towards tuition fees only. 

ISU does not assist with living or travel expenses. 

For further information, please visit the official website at http://www.isunet.edu/index.php/mss-msm/funding-a-scholarship-programs-193/83-funding-a-scholarships

KAAD Scholarships for Developing Countries’ Students, Germany

The KAAD Scholarship Program 1 is addressed to post-graduates and to academics who already gained professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany. This program is administered by regional partner committees, staffed by university professors and church representatives. Normally documents are submitted to the committee of the applicant’s home country.

Who can apply?
For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:

• come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
• have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
• want to acquire a master's degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university
• are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue
• possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

What does KAAD expect from you?

• Above-average performance in studies and research
• The orientation of your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship is turned into a loan),
• Religious and social commitment (activities) and willingness to inter-religious dialogue.

KAAD is working with focus- and partner countries in your region. There are so-called Partner Committees in these countries and applications are channelled via them. Applications from other countries can be considered only in exceptional cases.
For more information about your region, visit the following sites:
Africa (sub-Sahara)
Asia
Latin America
Near and Middle East (including North Africa)

Architecture,Construction and Surveying Merit Scholarships at Robert Gordon University, UK

The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment is pleased to offer a number of merit scholarships to outstanding students who wish to study at the School from September 2013.

Overview

 Please read through the following information carefully.

• Number of awards in academic year 2013/14: 11
• 7 awards can be applied for by students in receipt of an offer to one of the following courses: MSc Construction Project Management, Pg Dip/MSc Architectural Studies, and Graduate Diploma Surveying. These awards will comprise 1 award of £5,000 and 6 awards of £2,000.
• 4 awards can be applied for by self-funding students in receipt of an offer for MSc Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors. These awards will be of £2,000 each.
  In the event of a lower number of students attaining the merit criteria, the Scholarship fund will be divided equally among qualifying students.
• Who can apply: You may be an international student or you may be a UK / EU student wishing to study on a full-cost course. 
• You need to complete an application form and return it to the School. Please see below for further details. 

Eligibility

Eligible Courses:

• MSc Construction Project Management
• PgDip/MSc Architectural Studies
• Graduate Diploma Surveying
• Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors

How to Apply

• We must receive your completed application no later than 28 June 2013.
• Please note that in order to be considered for a scholarship, you must already hold an offer of a place to study on an eligible course at the School commencing September 2013; you must therefore ensure that your application for a place is submitted well in advance of 28 June 2013.
• As part of the application process you are required to write a short statement in support of your application, which should address the following points:
  • Why you are applying for the scholarship
  • How you will benefit from the opportunities that being given the award will provide
  • How you would contribute to the University community during your studies here
  • You may refer to activities, achievements and personal qualities which are particularly relevant to your application.
• You should also include:
  • A scanned transcript of your highest academic qualification
  • A scanned copy of your IELTS/TOEFL certificate or other English language qualification
  • A scanned copy of your University offer letter (or email if you have not received your letter)
  • A portfolio of relevant work if applying for PgDip / MSc Architectural Studies
• Applications must be complete. Applications which are incomplete, missing required data or are illegible will be considered invalid. You may only apply for an award once. Multiple applications will not be considered.
  • Scott Sutherland Merit Scholarship Application Form

Awards Criteria

The School's award panel will meet in July 2013 to consider all eligible scholarship applications received by the due date.

The School will assess all applications against the following criteria:

• Previous academic record and your suitability for postgraduate study in School, ie:
  • Class of degree / CGPA / final score of first degree
  • Relevance of your first degree to the course you are applying for
  • The standing of the previous academic institution attended
  • Any prizes or awards given to you in your first degree
  • Portfolio (PgDip / MSc Architectural Studies only)
• Relevant industrial or professional experience
• Evidence of workplace experience that is relevant to the course you are applying for
• Personal achievements - evidence of personal achievements in your life to date which indicate your ability to contribute to the wider life of the University community during your studies and the professional community that you will be joining on graduation.
• In the event that 2 applications are scored identically and only one award is available, the panel will award the scholarship to the first application received, using the date of receipt in the University as the relevant date.

For further information please visit the official website at http://www.rgu.ac.uk/

RCPE UK and International Scholarships, UK

RCPE Scholarships aim to enable talented doctors to undertake the joint University of Edinburgh/RCPE MSc in Internal Medicine, part-time, by distance learning. For entry in September 2013 seven scholarships are available:

• The RCPE Turner Scholarship
  One full scholarship for a doctor who is a resident citizen of an eligible Sub-Saharan African country¹

• 75% Scholarships
  Four scholarships where the College will pay 75% of your tuition fees each year for doctors who are resident citizens of a DfID priority country²

• 50% Scholarships
  Two scholarships where the College will pay 50% of your tuition fees each year for doctors who are resident in the UK or any country not in the DfID list

To apply applicants must:

• Be self-funding (support from friends and relatives is acceptable)
• Be a resident citizen in a qualifying country
• For the full and 75% scholarships - not have studied in a developed country previously (though applicants who have are welcome to apply for the 50% scholarships)
• Have been accepted onto the MSc

Deadlines
The deadline for scholarship applications is 30 June 2013. Decisions will be made in the first 2 weeks of July and communicated to applicants by the end of July.

Decision making
We will use information you supply in the University MSc application process on your educational background, your personal statement, and the 2 academic references, and supplement this with:

• Explain how your attainment of this MSc will benefit your career (250 words)
• Explain how your attainment of this MSc will benefit the service you work in (250 words)
• What is it about this course that makes you want to study with the University of Edinburgh? (200 words)

Each question will be scored by four assessors, and applications with the highest score will be in contention.  Where it is not possible to discern between high-quality applications, decisions will be made by lottery.  Priority will be given to those who are in their first 10 years post-qualifying as a doctor. 

Term and conditions
RCPE reserves the right to adjust award of scholarships if we do not receive applications from suitably qualified candidates for all scholarships listed.

The scholarships will be paid directly to the University of Edinburgh Tuition Fees department, at the start of each academic year.  Recipients of all scholarships are expected to obtain passes at Masters level (50%) each year in order to qualify for the next year of funding.  Students who pass at 50% or higher and wish to defer for a year before resuming their studies will be able to defer the subsequent years of the scholarship at the College’s discretion.  Alternatively, they may conclude their studies with the Certificate (after one year) or Diploma (after 2 years).

Students who are funded at any point of the course by a sponsor (i.e. have their tuition fees paid by an employer, industry or government sponsor, charity or third-party organisation) are not eligible to apply.  Scholarship recipients must advise the RCPE if at any time you obtain funding from another source and stop being self-funding.  In such cases the RCPE scholarship will be offered to another student, who is self-funding.

Scholarship recipients will be required to submit an end-of-programme report at the conclusion of their studies. 

We would like to publish limited details of scholarship recipients (name, country, photograph, brief biography) online on either or both of the RCPE of the University of Edinburgh websites, and possibly also on printed materials.  If selected, we will seek your permission to do this.

• Apply online

¹ Eligible countries in SSA are those also listed in the DfID priority list: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, St Helena, Sudan, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

² Countries on the DfID priority list: Afghanistan, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Dominica, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Moldova, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

For further information, please visit the official website http://www.rcpe.ac.uk/education/rcpe-uk-international-scholarships.php

Master and PhD Scholarships in Islamic Finance, Malaysia

The Shariah Scholarship Award is part of the Fund for Shariah Scholars in Islamic Finance, which was established to enhance knowledge, research, talents, and intellectual discourse in the field of Shariah. The Fund represents Bank Negara Malaysia's commitment to strengthen the development of the Islamic financial industry. [See also: Shariah Research Grant]

The Scholarship is aimed at enlarging the pool of Shariah scholars who are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge and competencies in both Shariah and Islamic finance.
The Scholarship is available to qualified candidates pursuing the following:

• Post-graduate (Masters or Doctorate) study at recognised institutions of higher learning in the field of Shariah, specializing in fiqh muamalat; OR
  
• Certified Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) programme conducted by the International Centre for Education is Islamic Finance (INCEIF). [More information about CIFP at INCEIF.org]
  

Eligibility

• The Scholarship is open to citizens of all countries.
  
• Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree in Shariah studies from a recognised institution of higher learning, achieving at least a Second Class Upper or its equivalent.
  

  For the CIFP Scholarship, a special consideration will be accorded to those with a diploma (or its equivalent) in Shariah studies, but they must have at least 5 years working experience in the financial industry.
  

• Applicants are also expected to have secured admission to EITHER a Masters or Doctorate programme in Shariah, specializing in fiqh muamalat, at a recognised institution of higher learning, in a full-time programme, OR the CIFP programme conducted by INCEIF.
  
• Current students enrolling in the specified programmes at recognised institutions of higher learning may also apply for the scholarship.
  
• Applicants should not be in receipt of any other scholarship awards.
  

Award Package

Post-Graduate Scholarship
The Post-Graduate Scholarship will cover the approved tuition and examination fees, and the recipient will be provided a quarterly subsistence allowance.
Where and when applicable, other allowances such as for books and equipment, approved return air fare, warm clothing, relocation, end of study and thesis/dissertation completion, will also be provided.
 
CIFP Scholarship
The CIFP Scholarship will cover the registration and approved examination fees. In addition, the recipient will also be paid a study allowance.
Special Note: There is no employment bond attached to either scholarships.

Application Process & Deadlines

Application for the scholarship must be submitted with the following documents which must be in English:

• Application Form [Word, 208K].
• Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts (with English translation if the original copy is not in English)
• Letter of Offer from the institution of higher learning or INCEIF
• Photocopy of personal identification document (passport / birth certificate / identity card)
• An essay of not more than 300 words on why you should be awarded the scholarship and how you plan to contribute to the Islamic financial services industry.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation written by individuals under whom you have studied or worked, and who are able to comment on your qualifications for the award (only for post-graduate scholarship application). Please use the following template [PDF, 14K]
• Thesis proposal (only for post-graduate scholarship application)
• Other relevant materials to support the application.

Correspondence address

Please mail the completed application to:
Shariah Scholarship Award
International Shariah Research Academy
2nd Floor, Annexe Block, Menara Tun Razak
Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Application Timeline: Applications are invited and accepted throughout the year. However, application received will be evaluated twice a year (31st December and 30th June every year or as advertised).
Only short-listed applicants will be notified, and may be required to attend an interview.

Contact Information

For any enquiry regarding the Scholarship, please contact:

International Shari'ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA)
Lorong Universiti A
59100 Kuala Lumpur
General Line    : +603-7651 4200
Fax        : +603-7651 4242
Email: info@isra.my

Beasiswa S2 & S3 Universitas Gajah Mada

Program Power, Welfare, and Democracy (PWD) – Master and Doctoral Scholarship. Melalui program ini Universitas Gadjah Mada dan University of Oslo menawarkan beasiswa untuk program master dan doktoral  di Jurusan Politik dan Pemerintahan (S2 JPP dan S3 Ilmu Politik). Bagi Anda yang memiliki concern terhadap isu citizenship, local regime, dan welfare ini adalah kesempatan yang tepat. Beasiswa mencakup:

1. Tuition fee selama masa studi: PhD program (4 tahun) di Prodi S3 Ilmu Politik UGM, dan Master Program (2 tahun) di Prodi S2 Politik dan Pemerintahan.
2. Uang tunjangan bulanan selama tinggal di Yogyakarta
3. Uang saku penelitian

Program Beasiswa Doktor
A. Skema beasiswa
Program ini menawarkan beasiswa PhD bagi peneliti dan aktivis berpengalaman untuk melakukan penelitian dalam area studi proyek PWD. Penerima beasiswa akan mendapatkan:
- Tunjangan bulanan untuk tinggal di Yogyakarta selama masa studi;
- Biaya kuliah  (SPP)  fulltime  program Doktor  selama  empat  tahun  (8 semester)  di Program S3 Ilmu Politik, Jurusan Politik dan Pemerintahan, Fisipol UGM;
- Dana penelitian untuk penulisan disertasi.
 
Penerima beasiswa  akan terdaftar sebagai mahasiswa di Program S3 Ilmu Politik UGM dan mendapat supervisi dari akademisi terkemuka sesuai dengan bidang penelitiannya, dan menjadi anggota tim penelitian untuk sub-tema dalam proyek PWD.
Hanya akan ada satu  batch  untuk program beasiswa PhD selama proyek PWD dalam 5 tahun. Pendaftaran dimulai pada tahun akademik 2013/2014 dan akan  menawarkan  empat  paket beasiswa. Penerima beasiswa  akan  tinggal di Yogyakarta dan terlibat di kegiatan akademik berbasis  kampus, dan menjadi anggota aktif dari komunitas  peneliti  di  Jurusan Politik dan Pemerintahan, khususnya di dalam riset-riset yang dilakukan di dalam proyek PWD. Penerima beasiswa harus mempresentasikan perkembangan penelitiannya pada seminar tahunan PWD.

Program Beasiswa Master
A. Skema
Program ini menawarkan beasiswa Master bagi peneliti dan aktivis berpengalaman untuk melakukan penelitian dalam area studi proyek PWD. Penerima beasiswa akan mendapatkan:
- Tunjangan bulanan untuk tinggal di Yogyakarta selama masa studi;
- Biaya kuliah  (SPP)  fulltime  program  Master  selama 2 tahun (empat semester)  di Program S2 Politik Pemerintahan, Jurusan Politik dan Pemerintahan, Fisipol UGM
- Dana penelitian untuk penulisan tesis.
 
Pendaftar yang diterima akan terdaftar sebagai mahasiswa program Master di Program S2 Jurusan Politik Pemerintahan, Fisipol UGM dan mendapat supervisi dari akademisi terkemuka sesuai dengan bidang penelitiannya, dan menjadi anggota tim penelitian untuk sub-tema dalam proyek PWD.
 
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