Australia : RMIT Irana Turynska Undergraduate and Master’s Scholarships

RMIT offers Irana Turynska undergraduate and masters scholarships in Australia. Scholarships are provided in the field of architecture. Scholarship is awarded to a female and a current full-time third year bachelor of architectural design or fourth year masters of architecture student within the school of architecture and design. The students of Australia can apply for this scholarship.  Two Scholarships are offered for one year. The application deadline is 19 March 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of architecture.
Course Level:  This scholarship is available for pursuing  third year bachelor of architectural design or fourth year masters of architecture student.
Scholarship Provider:  RMIT
Scholarship can be taken at:  Australia

Eligibility:To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
-be female
-have resided in Australia for less than 10 years
-be studying full time in your third year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design or fourth year of the Masters of Architecture in 2013
-have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater in the Bachelor of Architectural Design.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Australia can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: RMIT provides Irana Turynska Undergraduate and Masters Scholarships in Australia. If you are female and a current full-time third year Bachelor of Architectural Design or fourth year Masters of Architecture student within the School of Architecture and Design, this scholarship can provide you with financial assistance. This scholarship is made available by the generous donation of Irana Turynska, an RMIT alumnus who studied architecture. To apply for this scholarship, you need to be commencing your third year of BP250 Bachelor of Architectural Design or fourth year of MC163 Masters of Architecture in 2013. This scholarship is only open to females who have been in Australia for less than 10 years and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater in the Bachelor of Architectural Design.

Number of award(s): Two Scholarships are offered.

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for one year.

What does it cover? The scholarship provides up to $5,000 for one year.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: Application should be submitted : - in person at any RMIT Hub or by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 19th March 2013.

Hungary : Hungarian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

Brief description:

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

Bilateral Agreements: Scholarships are awarded to citizens of countries (and territories) that have a valid/effective educational co-operation programme with Hungary, or a bilateral agreement signed by the Hungarian Government or the Ministry of Education and Culture of Hungary and the relevant ministry of the given country (or territory).

Scholarship Pool: Various types scholarships are available to students from selected countries/territories.

Scholarships are available for (A) semester/partial studies; (B) postgraduate studies – research; (C1) full PhD programmes; (C2) partial PhD studies; (D) postdoctoral studies – research; (E) research stay; and (F) summer courses.

Host Institution(s):

Hungarian Higher Education Institutions

Field(s) of study:

These scholarships allow for study or research in any field of arts and sciences during the granted period at an accredited Hungarian higher education or research institution to be determined in advance.

Target group:

Countries eligible under Scholarship Pool:  Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium,  Brazil,  Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korean Republic, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Republic of the Philippines,  Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania,  Singapore,  Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Countries with Bilateral Agreements:  China, Columbia, Mongolia, Palestine,  Yemen, and Vietnam.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

A.  Semester/partial studies (3-10 months)

HUF 40,460 stipend per month, paid by the host institution, and student hostel accommodation in a university residence hall paid by the scholarship-holder.

B.  Postgraduate studies, research (3-21 days or 1-10 months)

HUF 79,200 stipend per month and HUF 70 000 accommodation allowance per month, for scholarships 21 days or shorter, accommodation allowance and a stipend of HUF 3000/day.  These amounts are paid by the HSB Office.

C/1. Full PhD programme (36 months)

HUF 100,000 per month, paid by the host institution, and student hostel accommodation in a university residence hall paid by the scholarship-holder

C/2. Partial PhD studies (12 months)

HUF 100,000 per month, paid by the host institution, and student hostel accommodation in a university residence hall paid by the scholarship-holder.

D. Postdoctoral studies,research (1-10 months)

HUF 118,800 per month and HUF 80,000 accommodation allowance per month, paid by the HSB Office.

E. Research stay (3-21 days or 1-10 months)

HUF 118,800 per month, and HUF 80,000 accommodation allowance per month, for scholarships lasting 21 days or shorter, accommodation allowance and a stipend of HUF 3000/day.  These amounts are paid by the HSB Office.

F. Summer courses in 2013 (1-4 weeks)

Tuition-free courses, free accommodation and meals.

NOTE: The scholarship is meant to cover the living expenses of one person only, so there is no available financing or visa exemption for accompanying members of the family or any other persons. Neither visa related fees nor any other costs related to the grantee’s stay in Hungary shall be compensated for.  Travel expenses to Hungary and back to the country of origin are not covered by the Hungarian Scholarship Board.

Citizens of all other countries staying in Hungary for more than 1 month are covered for medical treatment in case of sudden illness. Except emergency cases none of the costs of dental care are covered. Scholarship-holders staying in Hungary for less than 1 month are required to make their own arrangements for insurance coverage.

Eligibility:

A – semester/partial studies (3-10 months)
Available for: undergraduate (BA/BSc) and graduate (MA/MSc) students (enrolled at foreign higher education institutions), especially those majoring in Hungarian Language and Literature and students participating in a single degree track university programme (such as General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Studies, Veterinary Studies, Architecture, Studies in Law, etc.). Before application, students are required to have completed minimum two semesters at their home institutions. For “Type A” scholarship students may apply only on one occasion during their Bachelor’s studies, and once during their Master’s studies.

B – postgraduate studies, research (3-21 days or 1-10 months)
Available for: applicants holding a Master’s degree or an equivalent university degree, including PhD students who intend to do research for their dissertation and wish to stay in Hungary for less than 10 months. (However, PhD students cannot earn credits during the scholarship period at the host university.)

C/1 – full PhD programme (36 months)
Only students proficient in Hungarian can apply. The scholarship is conditional upon successful entrance exam/ admission to the respective doctoral school.

C/2 – partial PhD studies (10 months)
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme at an accredited higher education institution in their home country or in a foreign country (but not in Hungary).

D – postdoctoral studies, research (1-10 months)
Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree.

E – research stay (3-21 days or 1-10 months)
Available for associate professors or high-ranking academics as well as researchers holding minimum a PhD or an equivalent degree.

F – summer courses in the summer of 2013 (2-4 weeks)
Only courses published in the list of “Summer Courses 2013″ on the HSB website can be selected. You may select three different courses but your scholarship will allow you to participate only in one course

Cases for Non-Eligibility

•  Foreign citizens with a residence permit or in the course of applying for a residence permit in Hungary cannot apply.

•  Men and women, who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by the law in Hungary cannot apply

•  Students applying for part-time or correspondence study programmes cannot apply.

•  Students applying for non state-financed universities cannot apply.

•  Students admitted to tuition fee-paying institutions of higher education cannot apply.

Age Limits for Applicants

•  30 years for scholarships for semester studies

•  40 years for scholarships for postgraduate studies

•  35 years for scholarship for PhD scholarships

•  45 years for postdoctoral scholarships

•  There are no age limits for the following types of scholarships: research stay and summer courses.

Application instructions:

Applications must be submitted in two ways – ONLINE through the HSB website and in printed version sent by post. For those applying under the system of bilateral agreements the application deadline might be earlier, as determined by the national scholarship office of the given country.  Deadline is 8 April 2013.

It is important to read the 2013-14 Call for Applications and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.scholarship.hu/Englishsite/tabid/184/language

Deadline: 8 April 2013 (annual)

Course starts AY 2013-2014

Victoria Excellence Scholarships for School Leavers at Victoria University of Wellington

evel of achievement in an alternative qualification (eg. IB, CIE) will also be considered. See the regulations for more information.
- Attention will be given to which subjects the student has taken, and achievement in those subjects will need to have some relevance to the programme of study they intend to take at Victoria University.
- International fee-paying students who have completed at least one full year at a New Zealand secondary school are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: This Scholarship open for New Zealand students.

Scholarship Description: The purpose of the scholarship is to recruit high-achieving undergraduate students to Victoria University of Wellington and to support them in their studies. The majority of these scholarships will be awarded at $5,000 with a small number being awarded at $10,000, which will be competitively awarded on academic merit.

Number of awards offered: The number varies each year. 440 were awarded for study in 2012.

Duration of award(s): Most will be for one year. A number of Victoria Excellence Scholarships will extended to students in their second and third years, on the basis of academic achievement in the previous year of study.

What does it cover?  The majority of these scholarships will be awarded at $5,000 with a small number being awarded at $10,000.

Notification: Applicants will be notified within 10 working days after their application has been received if they have been awarded a $5,000 scholarship.

How to Apply:  Applications should be sent by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline of the scholarship is Tuesday 01 October 2013.

USA : S.N Bose Scholars Student Exchange Program for Indian Students in USA

The Science & Engineering Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST) of Govt. of India,  the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) announces exchange programme between premier institutions in India and the United States. This program is to provide an opportunity to Indian students to experience world-class research facilities in leading U.S. institutions. Students currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters’ degree at a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India can apply for the scholarship.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is open to students of Atmospheric and Earth Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Mathematical and Computational Sciences; and, Physical Sciences to take up research as a career.
Course Level : This scholarship to take up research as a career in leading U.S. institutions is for students pursuing a Bachelors or Masters’ degree at a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
Scholarship Provider : The Science & Engineering Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST) of Govt. of India,  the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW).
Scholarship can be taken at : USA

Eligibility: Indian citizens currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters’ degree at a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
Open to students of Atmospheric and Earth Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Mathematical and Computational Sciences; and, Physical Sciences
The applicant should have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 8.0 or higher  (Percentage equivalent: 80% and higher).
3. Only those candidates who shall be completing their degree program on or after May 2014 are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of India can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: To nurture future innovators and thought leaders, the Science & Engineering Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) are partnering to develop a dynamic and transformative student exchange program between premier institutions in India and the United States. The program is named in honor of Satyendra Nath Bose (1894 – 1974), a visionary Indian physicist best known for his work on quantum mechanics in the early 1920s. The class of particles that obey Bose-Einstein statistics, Bosons, was named after him.

Number of awards offered: Not known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? -Stipend
-Accommodation
-Air-fare

How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted by post

Scholarship Application Deadline: Appications are to be submitted till 15th February 2013

UK : Grand Prix LVMH Scholarships at University of the Arts

Grand Prix LVMH Scholarships are offered at University of the Arts London  for UK/EU and International Students. The scholarships offered for students progressing to the final year of the BA (Hons) Fashion course at Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design. One Scholarship is offered to Home/EU student and one to the International student. These fashion scholarships scholarships are valued one at £12,000 for the Home/EU student and one at £25,000 for the International student.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided for final year of the BA (Hons) fashion course.
Course Level : This scholarship is available progressing to the final year of the BA (Hons).

Scholarship Provider: LVMH
Scholarship can be taken at : UK

Eligibility:Progressing into the final year of BA (Hons) Fashion at Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, commencing September 2013.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students progressing into the final year of BA (Hons) Fashion at Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, commencing September 2013. UK/EU and International students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description:The fashion scholarships are for one Home/EU student and one International student progressing to the final year of the BA (Hons) Fashion course at Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design.Applications are encouraged from students who are in financial hardship and who will benefit from financial support to realise their full potential and to complete their undergraduate studies.

Number of Awards: 2 scholarships are awarded, one for Home/EU student and one for International student.

Duration of Awards: Not Known

What does it cover?  The scholarships are valued one at £12,000 for the Home/EU student and one at £25,000 for the International student. The scholarships will cover all tuition fees, plus a contribution towards maintenance expenses.

Notifications: All applicants will be informed of the final decisions in writing by October 2013. The interview panel’s judgment is final and no correspondence whatsoever will be entered into over the decision that has been made.

How to Apply: The applications are to be submitted by post. In addition to the application form applicant will need to send: A CD or DVD portfolio of his/her work containing 1 PDF document which includes a title page with your name and course title and 10 images of recent work. Please ensure the CD is clearly labelled with applicant’s name and contact details. It is extremely important that the application form is fully and accurately completed.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications are to be submitted till 5th September 2013.

 

USA : American University Global Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is targeted to high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in the US and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change. It is intended for students who will be to returning home to improve under-resourced, underserved communities in his/her home country.

Host Institution(s):

American University, Washington DC.

Field(s) of study:

Any undergraduate study offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

One (1) scholarship will be awarded to a first-year (freshman)  international student

Target group:

The scholarships are targeted to international secondary school students from any country. U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country, are not eligible to apply.

Preference will be given to international students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and under-represented global and socio-economic backgrounds.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship provides full tuition, fees, room and board. It is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility:

To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must be secondary school students (not university students) applying as first-year (freshman) students at American University for the August 2013 semester.  Candidates must be from any another country other than the US and must need a visa to study in the United States (preference will be for those who need an F-1 or J-1 student visa).

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, the applicants should have:

•  A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or in the top 10 percent of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades
•  A demonstrated commitment to service and advancing the needs of people in their home country
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with a minimum 90 TOEFL iBT (with no subscore lower than 20) or 6.5 IELTS (with no subscore lower than 6.0)
•  Demonstrated leadership, volunteerism and community service

Application instructions:

This scholarship is highly competitive. You must have a minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent and minimum 90 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS English proficiency score in order to qualify for this scholarship. Only apply if you meet these criteria.

To qualify for August 2013 intake, students must submit the EGL Scholarship Application, the Common Application, and AU Supplement forms plus all supporting documents by 15  January 2013.

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

Deadline: 15 January 2013

Course starts August 2013

Taiwan : International Higher Education Scholarship Program

Brief description:

TaiwanICDF’s International Higher Education Scholarship Program aims to assist partner developing countries to achieve sustainable development through education. The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan.

Host Institution(s):

The TaiwanICDF has established the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA) with its partner universities, setting up an operational platform under this TICA framework to manage and improve the scholarship program. More information about each of the programs offered through the TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program can be found on the relevant partner university’s website (links are also provided under each program introduction provided as part of the following list of partner universities).  See the List of TaiwanICDF Scholarship Partner Universities.

Field(s) of study:

The programs of study supported include: Science and Technology, Engineering, Public Health and Medicine, Sustainable Agriculture Development, Humanities and Social Sciences, Private Sector Development.

Target group:

Nationals of a country on the list of countries eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship coming form the region of Asia Pacific,West Asia, Africa, Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Europe.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The TaiwanICDF provides each scholarship recipient with a full scholarship, including return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance.  See the details of scholarship benefits.

Eligibility:

•  Be a citizen of List of Countries Eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship, and satisfy any specific criteria established by his or her country and/or government of citizenship.

•  Neither be a national of the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor an overseas compatriot student.

•  Satisfy the admission requirements of the partner university to which he or she has applied to study under a TaiwanICDF scholarship.

•  Be able to satisfy all requirements for a Resident Visa (Code: FS) set by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) set by the Ministry of the Interior, of the ROC (Taiwan) government (this means that the TaiwanICDF has the right to revoke a scholarship offered if an applicant cannot satisfy the visa requirements).

•  Upon accepting a TaiwanICDF scholarship, not hold any other ROC(Taiwan) government-sponsored scholarship (such as the TaiwanScholarship) in the same academic year in which the TaiwanICDF scholarship would be due to commence.

•  Not be applying for a further TaiwanICDF scholarship in unbroken succession — applicants who have already held a TaiwanICDF scholarship must have returned to their home country for more than one year before re-applying (note: to apply for a 2013 scholarship, an applicant must have graduated and returned to his or her home country before July 31, 2012).

•  Have never had any scholarship revoked by any ROC (Taiwan)government agency or related institution, nor been expelled from any Taiwanese university.

Application instructions:

The annual application period runs, in principle, from 1 January  to 15 March (for 2013 Scholarship programs, the application period runs from 4 January to 15 March 2013)

Netherlands : One World Citizen Talent Scholarship for International Students

Brief description:

The Hague University offers scholarships to outstanding international students who would like to start their bachelor programme during the academic year 2013-2014.

Host Institution(s):

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Field(s) of study:

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

Number of Scholarships:

54 scholarships are available

Target group:

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

Scholarship value/inclusions:

At €5,000 each, the scholarships cover almost two-thirds of the total first year university’s tuition fee and will only be awarded once.

Eligibility:

You are eligible to apply for one of these scholarships if:

•  You come from outside the European Union (and not from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Surinam)
•  You are enrolling for the first time for the first year of one of our bachelor programmes
•  You would otherwise have to pay the full institutional tuition fee rate
•  You have never used this scholarship scheme before
•  You have fully completed the scholarship application form
•  You will have been provisionally accepted as a student on or before  31 March
•  You have written an essay, as explained below

Application instructions:

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

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

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.thehagueuniversity.com/bachelor-studies/admissions-and-finances/financing-your-bachelor-study/talent-scholarship

Deadline: 1 April 2013

Course starts September 2013

any developing country : WMF Scholarships for Developing Country Students

Brief description:

The Wells Mountain Foundation, a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, funds scholarships for individuals in developing nations or other situations of extreme poverty.

Host Institution(s):

Your choice of institution in your home country or in another developing country

Field(s) of study:

All fields of study but fields such as  health care, social work, education, social justice, as well as, professions that help the economy and progress of the country such as computers, engineering, agriculture and business are favored.

Number of Scholarships:

28 scholars were selected in 2011.

Target group:

Citizens of developing countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Scholarships range from  $300.US to a rare high of $3000.US to cover part of tuition and fees, books and materials, room rent and meals.

They do not fund the following:

- education at a college, polytechnic or university in the United States, UK, Australia, or Europe  with some exceptions
- Masters or Doctorate degrees. A medical degree, however, is acceptable.
- laptop computers, conferences or trips
- debts or past due tuition bills

Eligibility:

WMF’s ideal candidate is a student, male or female, from a country in the developing world, who:

- successfully completed a secondary education, with good  to excellent grades
- will be studying in their country or another country in the developing world
- plans to live and work in their own country after they graduate
- has volunteered prior to applying for this scholarship and/or is willing to volunteer while  receiving the WMF scholarship
- may have some other funds available for their education, but will not be able to go to school without a scholarship
- submits a complete, legible 2012 application in English

Application instructions:

Applications are done by submitting the application form together with required documents.   Applications must be received by 1 April 2013 to be considered for the 2013-2014 school year.  Applicants will be notified if they have been selected as a WMF Scholarship student by approximately 1 August 2013, with funding for the first semester by September 1.

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

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.wellsmountainfoundation.org/?page_id=699

Deadline: 1 April (annual)

Course starts September 2013

Netherlands : Utrecht Excellence Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of outstanding prospective students the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.

Host Institution(s):

Utrecht University, Netherlands

Field of study:

International Bachelor’s programmes:

•  Economics and Business Economics
•  Liberal Arts & Sciences at University College Utrecht

International Master’s programmes offered by the following Graduate Schools:

•  Graduate School of Geosciences
•  Graduate School of Humanities
•  Graduate School of Law, Economics and Governance
•  Graduate School of Life Sciences
•  Graduate School of Natural Sciences
•  Graduate School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Number of Awards:

Approximately 55 scholarships are available.

Target group:

Outstanding prospective students including international students applying for one of the aforementioned programmes (see above).

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Selected students are awarded a scholarship up to 28 350 euro per year.

Important Note: Students should be aware that the grant is NOT a full scholarship. It is necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance study and stay completely. As one of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands, students from abroad must prove to the IND (immigration and naturalisation office) that they have sufficient financial means.

Eligibility:

The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for this scholarship. The applicant should:

•  Not have the Dutch nationality;
•  Hold a non-Dutch secondary school diploma;
• Have been admitted to an International Master’s programme within one of the Graduate Schools mentioned above, the Bachelor’s programme in Economics and Business Economics or to University College Utrecht;
•  Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree (for a Master’s programme) or secondary school diploma (for a Bachelor’s programme), or an equivalent thereof;
•  Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable);

Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means the student is not eligible for this scholarship.

Scholarship Criteria:

Eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:

•  Their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field of study;
•  The academic quality and results of the preceding education, as evidenced, for example, by grades, test scores, publications, letters of recommendation;
•  The quality and relevance of the motivation letter (academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation);
•  The quality and feasibility of the financial plan in the application;
•  The quality of the application itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

Application instructions:

It is not possible to apply for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship. You must have been admitted to selected International Master’s or Bachelor’s programmes (see above) to be considered for the scholarship. From the list of admitted students, the Selection Committee of the programme will select eligible candidates on the basis of the selection criteria mentioned above.

Prospective Bachelor’s students in Economics and Business Economics who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 April. Prospective Master’s students who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 December.

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

Deadline: 1 Dec/1 April

Course starts September 2013

Australia :MUIS Tuition Fee Scholarships in Australia for International Students

Brief description:

Macquarie University International Scholarships (MUIS) are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University.

Host Institution(s):

Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia

Field of study:

Available across most courses except Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Applied Finance (MAF), Master of Advanced Surgery and Master of Surgery.

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

International students who wish to pursue undergraduate/postgraduate coursework at Macquarie University.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

MUIS covers international tuition fees for study on campus in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.  The scholarship provides course fees for the minimum course duration.

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

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

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

You are not eligible if:

•  You are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.
•  You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level.
•  You have undertaken the same level or a higher level of study previously.
•  You are currently enrolled in the program that you apply the MUIS for.
•  You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship.
•  You are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.

Application instructions:

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

Applications for September 2013 intake must be submitted by 30 April 2013 while applicants must also submit their course application form by 1 April 2013.

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

Deadline: 30 Apr/31 Oct (annual)

Next course starts September 2013

Chinese Government Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

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

Host Institution(s):

International student applicants for the China Scholarship Program shall choose their host institutions and subjects from the Chinese Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) under the Program. Please check the  Directory of the Chinese Institutions and see which Universities participate in the Chinese Government Scholarship Program.

Field(s) of study:

The scholarship program covers a wide range of studies accredited by Chinese HEIs under the program.

Target group:

The scholarships are for international students wishing to study in China.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full Scholarship*

• Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, and fee for basic learning materials; free accommodation on campus;

•  Living allowance;

•  One-off settlement subsidy after registration;

•  Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China;

•  One-off inter-city travel subsidy.

*See the complete list of scholarship benefits at the official website.

Partial Scholarship

One or several items of full scholarship (one-off settlement subsidy and one-off inter-city travel allowance excluded).

Eligibility:

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

2. Education background and age limit:

•  Applicants for undergraduate program must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.

•  Applicants for master’s degree program must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

•  Applicants for doctoral degree program must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

•  Applicants for Chinese training program must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35, Chinese language is the only subject available.

•  Applicants for general scholar program must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study and be under the age of 45, all subjects besides Chinese language are available.

•  Applicants for senior scholar program must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.

Application instructions:

Applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomatic missions or dispatching authorities between January and April every year. Applicants shall consult the dispatching authorities about details on the application period and procedures.

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

Contact information:

Please contact the  Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your region/country.

Deadline: Jan-April 2013 (annual)

Course starts Sept 2013

Ireland Government Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

Government of Ireland International Scholarships will be awarded to  high calibre higher education students from non-EEA countries to study in Ireland for a period of one year.

The scholarship may be for the final year of an undergraduate programme, a one year taught masters programme or for one year of a research programme (research masters or PhD programme).

Host Institution(s):

Ireland Higher Education Institutions

Field(s) of study:

Scholarships will only be approved for programmes that lead to a higher education award that is included in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at Levels 6 to  10, which is made by selected awarding bodies.

Number of Scholarships:

It is expected that a total of 22 scholarships will be funded from the HEA in the academic year 2013/2014.

Target group:

The scholarship is open to any non -EU/EEA students however the 2013/2014 scheme will prioritise applications targeted at China, India and Brazil.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The HEA will award a scholarship fund to the student (through the HEI that the student is attending) amounting to €10,000 for one study year.  This fund is directed at covering student costs and living expenses.

The HEI will be required to give a FULL fee waiver to the student for the scholarship year (i.e. tuition fee and registration charge are waived).  This is the  minimum  matching funding  requirement that institutions will be required to make to the scholarship programme.

Eligibility:

You must meet the eligibility criteria set forth by the higher education institution you are applying to.

Application instructions:

The Higher Education Institution (HEI) will nominate scholars to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for approval. Therefore, you must apply directly to the Higher Education Institution to be considered for the scholarship.  The closing date for receipt of proposals to HEA is  on  21 December 2012. Deadline for applications to HEIs should be earlier.

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

Deadline: 21 Dec 2012 (annual)

Course starts September 2013