Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University

Brief description:

Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. The program will give the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities.

Host Institution(s):

Tsinghua University in Beijing, China

Level/Fields of study:

Master’s Degree Programme in one of the following disciplines: Public Policy, Economic and Business, International Studies

Number of Awards:

Up to 200 students – about 45% of the first class will come from the United States, 20% from China, and 35% from the rest of the world.

Target group:

All nationalities

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The extraordinary students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship that will include tuition and fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, an in-country study tour, required course books and supplies, lenovo laptop and smartphone, health insurance, and a personal stipend of $3,500.

Eligibility:

Undergraduate degree or first degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent.  Applicants who are currently enrolled in undergraduate degree programs must be on track to successfully complete all degree requirements by 1 August 2018 before orientation begins. There are no requirements for a specific field of undergraduate study; all fields are welcome, but it will be important for applicants, regardless of undergraduate major, to articulate how participating in Schwarzman Scholars will help develop their leadership potential within their field.

Age Requirement.
Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of 1 August 2018.

English language proficiency.
Applicants must demonstrate strong English language skills, as all teaching will be conducted in English. If the applicant’s native language is not English, official English proficiency test scores must be submitted with the application. Acceptable test options are:

• • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT)
• • Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
• • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

This requirement is waived for applicants who graduated from an undergraduate institution where the primary language of instruction was English for at least two years of the applicant’s academic program.

Read the complete eligibility criteria at this link.

Application instructions:

To apply, you must complete an online application form and submit required documents by the deadline. Applicants who hold passports from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao can apply online from 1 January to 31 May 2017. Applicants holding a passport from any other country, can apply from 17 April to 28 September 2017.

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://schwarzmanscholars.org/

Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships in Australia for International Students

Brief description:

The Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship provides financial support for international applicants to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field in Australia for up to four years.

Host Institution(s):

Universities or Higher Educations Institutions in Australia.

Level/Field(s) of Study:

Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarship value is up to $140,500 (Masters) or $272,500 (PhD). It includes travel allowance ($AUD 3,000), establishment allowance ($AUD 4,000), monthly stipend ($AUD 3,000; up to maximum programme duration on a pro-rata basis).  Health and travel insurance will also be provided for international recipients.

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

The duration of the scholarship is up to 2 years for a Masters and up to 4 years for a PhD.

Eligibility:

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

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

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

• commence their proposed programme after 1 January 2018 and no later than 30 November 2018. Applicants who have already commenced or will commence their intended programme prior to 2017 are not eligible to apply

•  provide all relevant supporting documentation

• not currently hold or have completed, since 1 January 2016, an Australian Government sponsored scholarship and/or fellowship (directly administered to recipients by the Australian Government)

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

Application instructions:

As part of the eligibility requirements, International Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship applicants must attach a formal admission letter from their proposed Australian institution. A conditional admission letter will be accepted at the time of application. Commencement must be for the 2018 academic year.

Applications are submitted through the Endeavour Online (EOL) system. Applications will  close at 11.59 pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on 30 June 2017.

It is important to read the 2018 Application Guidelines and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Endeavour%20program/Scholarships-and-Fellowships/Pages/default.aspx

British Chevening Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme offers awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study for a master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

Host Institution(s):

Any university in the UK

Level/Field(s) of study:

Masters Degree Programme in any subject at any UK university

Number of Awards:

Around 1500 scholarships globally will be offered.

Target group:

The scholarships are targeted to citizens of Chevening-eligible countries.  See the official website for complete list of countries eligible for Chevening scholarships.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

A Chevening Scholarship normally covers university tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, the cost of one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:

•  Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.

•  Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended

•  Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a post-graduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK

•  Have at least two years’ work experience

•  Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 13 July 2017

•  Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 13 July 2017

Application instructions:

2017/2018 Applications are closed. 2018/2019 Chevening Scholarship applications will open in August 2017.

Applications for Chevening Awards can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the ‘apply’ button on your country’s page. Applications close on  8 November 2016 at 12:00 GMT (midday UK time).

It is important to visit your individual country page at the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.chevening.org/

Fulbright Foreign Student Program in USA

Brief description:

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

Host Institution(s):

USA Universities and Academic Institutions

Field(s) of study:

Fulbright encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones.

Number of Awards:

Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.

Target group:

International students from 155 countries around the world

Scholarship value/duration:

Generally, the grant funds tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance, etc. The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study.

See the official website and country specific websites for the complete list of scholarship benefits.

Eligibility:

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

Application instructions:

All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. Therefore, foreign students must apply through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. Deadline varies per country but is around February to October annually.

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

Website/Links:

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

 

 

Eira Davies Scholarship for Female students

Eira Davies Scholarship: Female students ordinarily resident in a developing country who are admitted to pursue an undergraduate or a Taught Master’s postgraduate courses within the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University shall be eligible to apply for the Eira Francis Davies Scholarship.

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Organization	Swansea University
Fellowship Level	Bachelor, Masters
Country	UK
Subject areas	Life Sciences
Fellowship amount	–
Eligibility	Female students ordinarily resident in a developing country
Deadline	18th June 2017
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Swansea University has a clear vision to be a research-led university of international quality.

The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship is a full tuition fee scholarship, and will be awarded to students demonstrating academic excellence and evidence of financial need. It is also a condition of the award that students return to their home country and detail how completion of the programme will better the lives of those at home.

Eligibility / Requirements:

• For undergraduate courses, applicants are expected to achieve 3 A and/or B grades at A-Level or equivalent (excluding General Studies) and 5 A and/or B grades at GCSE level or equivalent. For Postgraduate Taught courses, applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree (or equivalent). In the case of all applicants, their English language ability must meet any stipulated condition of offer and UKBA requirements.
• Candidates must be new, full-time, degree seeking, non-EU applicants
• Candidates must have completed an application to study and accepted the offer of a place at Swansea University with the College of Human and Health Sciences
• Candidates must show strong academic ability and financial need
• Candidates should not be eligible for other financial support from Swansea University e.g. tuition fee reductions through collaborative links or bursaries Please note that students progressing from ICWS are not eligible to apply for an International Scholarship

Application Procedure – How to Apply: See the link below

Deadline : 18th June 2017

 

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Trinity College Dublin MSc Scholarships for International Students in Ireland

Trinity College Dublin is offering a numerous number of MSc scholarships to study in Ireland. Students from across the world are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The MSc scholarships aim to support and develop gifted postgraduate students.

Trinity College is the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin, a research university in Ireland. The Library of Trinity College is the largest research library in Ireland. Trinity College is the most productive internationally recognized research center in Ireland. Trinity College Dublin is the top ranked university in Ireland.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue MSc degree programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: Funding of up to €5,000 is available for students who have been accepted onto the MSc programmes.

Number of Scholarships: Trinity Business School provides numerous scholarships to students.

Scholarship can be taken in Ireland

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

• International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
• These are awarded by the Trinity Business School Scholarship committee to candidates who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, extracurricular accomplishments or contribution to society.

Nationality: Students from across the world are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their previous degree.

English language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

How to Apply: Once you have submitted your application for one of our programmes, you should then download and complete the scholarship application form. Attach your completed form to an email with the name of programme and your TCD reference number in the subject line. Please send your application to TBS.Scholarships-at-tcd.ie.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The second round deadline for scholarship applications is May 31, 2017.

Scholarship Link

University of Kent MA Scholarships at School of Politics and International Relations, UK

The School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent is offering scholarships for Taught Master’s Students. The scholarships are open to all overseas applicants on MA taught programmes offered by the School at the Canterbury campus.

The School of Politics and International Relations is one of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic places to study Politics and International Relations. University combines high-quality teaching with cutting-edge research in a supportive environment that welcomes students from all over the world to undertake undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research programmes.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing taught MA programme within the School of Politics and International Relations at Canterbury.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: Two types of scholarship are available. The first will reduce tuition fees for overseas students to £10,000 (an award of £4,670), we intend to make three awards of this scholarship. The second will offer a 10% reduction on overseas fees.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Number of Scholarships: The number of scholarships to be awarded will be at the discretion of the School of Politics and International Relations.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following area for these scholarships:

• Applicants must have submitted a separate, online, application for study on a taught MA programme within the School of Politics and International Relations at Canterbury in order to be considered for an Overseas Scholarship
• The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and candidates with a 2.1 and above will be considered for an award
• Where candidates are rated equivalent in terms of academic excellence, their financial circumstances will (if possible) be taken into account in deciding on an award
• In order to take up a scholarship, it will be necessary for an applicant to meet all of the conditions specified in their offer of a place on an MA programme within the School of Politics and International Relations
• Scholarships may not be deferred
• Any scholarship offered must be verbally accepted within one week of offer and firmly accepted by signing the University’s Terms and Conditions and returning these within one week of the date of the letter from the University’s Scholarship Unit enclosing the Terms and Conditions. If not so accepted, the offer will automatically be withdrawn without further intimation to the applicant
• Students who are successful in the application will have the opportunity to act as international ambassadors for the School of Politics and International Relations

Nationality: Scholarships are open to all overseas applicants.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have undergraduate degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

 

How to Apply: Application form should be completed in full and sent via email. Along with this application form student should also submit:

• A case for the award of a scholarship (no more than 1500 words)
• A piece of previous coursework (should not exceed 2,000 words)

Application Form

Application Deadline: The closing date for application May 31, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Scholarships for Master in Science Crime & Investigation in Italy

The University Link Campus University Studies offers 10 scholarships for the Master of Crime & Investigation Science & Methodologies and Techniques applied to Forensic Science and Criminology Investigation for the academic year 2016-2017. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The objective of the Master is to provide the knowledge and practical operational tools in order to professionalize the members, provide them with an appropriate expertise in the field of crime science, forensic and investigative sciences.

University Link Campus University of Rome Studies is a University ordering Italian university. The University Studies Link Campus University has a strong international footprint. The University aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to face the challenges of the working world, starting from the method of study: in all degree courses, teaching and research are one.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue master degree programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in Science Crime & Investigation.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship covers all or part of the share participation to be allocated for titles and passing an exam.

Number of Scholarships: 10 scholarships will be awarded.

Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

Admission requirements

And ‘required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree and/or Masters-old system.

Entry

The selection of candidates distinguishes between candidates and fully self-financed candidates running to the bag of studies.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree and/or Masters-old system

English language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

How to Apply: The registration procedures for the Master are:

• Application for Registration Application Form
• A photocopy of your passport
• Curriculum Vitae signed updated

to send:

or by PEC at  lcu-at-pec.unilink.it . The message should state the subject with the following phrase: “Master Application Form in CRIME SCIENCE”;

or by registered letter, a/r addressed to ‘University “Link Campus University” – Postgraduate Office, Via del Casale di S. Pio V n. 44-00165 Rome. In that case the candidate, as a precaution, will have to send documents via email at master-at-unilink.it.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The deadline of submission of the application has been extended to April 28, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Masters Scholarships for International Students in Sweden

For the academic year of 2017-2018, University College West is offering scholarships for international fee-paying students. Scholarships are open for students admitted for any of University’s master programmes.

University West is a university college located in Trollhättan, in southwestern Sweden. Until 2008, the college was called University College of Trollhättan/Uddevalla and had three campuses, in Trollhättan, Uddevalla and Vänersborg, but all study programmes have been relocated to new facilities in Trollhättan.

In order to be eligible for university studies in Sweden, students must demonstrate that they meet the English requirements for the course or programme they wish to apply for. Students can demonstrate that students meet the English language requirement through certain upper secondary (high school) studies, certain university studies, or an internationally approved English test.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in Finance, International Business, IT and Management, Robotics and Automation and International Politics.

Scholarship Award: The scholarship will cover the tuition fee for the programme, fully or partly, not costs for travel, living costs or other.

Number of Scholarships: For the academic year of 2017/18 it has been decided to distribute the scholarship funds as follows:

• Master in Finance: 2 scholarships covering half the tuition fee
• Master in International Business: 2 scholarships covering half the tuition fee
• Master in IT and Management, 2 scholarships covering half the tuition fee
• Master in Manufacturing Engineering: 1 scholarship covering the full tuition fee
• Master in Robotics and Automation: 1 scholarship covering the full tuition fee, 1 scholarship covering half the tuition fee
• Master in International Politics: 2 scholarships covering half the tuition fee

Scholarship can be taken in Sweden

Eligibility: International fee-paying students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have undergraduate degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: In order to be eligible for university studies in Sweden, students must demonstrate that they meet the English requirements for the course or programme they wish to apply for. Students can demonstrate that students meet the English language requirement through certain upper secondary (high school) studies, certain university studies, or an internationally approved English test.

Examples of English test score results

• IELTS: An overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5.
• TOEFL: Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575 (paper-based). The score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90 (internet-based).

How to Apply: Students apply for the scholarship by filling the form below and submitting it before April 23. The students who are awarded a scholarship will be notified before April 27 by e-mail. If someone does not accept the scholarship next in line will be given notice as soon as possible. The results will be posted on this website after all scholarships have been awarded/or if something other is decided.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 23, 2017.

Scholarship Link

140 Partial and Full Scholarships for International Students in Korea

The Inha University is offering a maximum of 140 half and full Jungseok International Scholarships for Spring & Fall semester. Scholarships are open to the students of all nationalities for pursuing master and doctoral programme.

The Graduate School seeks to provide the nation with highly motivated and well-trained professionals who are creative and competent, working with a spirit of service to others.

To achieve Jungseok International Scholarship for the first semester, it is strongly recommended that you submit a certificate for Korean/English Language Proficiency (TOPIK, TOEFL (IBT), TOEIC, IELTS). If you have both Korean and English test scores, submit all of them to the graduate school office.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue Master and Doctoral programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: Qualified students are allowed to receive the scholarship covering full or 70% or half of the tuition.

Number of Scholarships: Number of Annual Selection for Spring & Fall semester

Type of Scholarship	Full Scholarship	70% Scholarship	Half Scholarship
Number of Students	Max. 50(Only for PhD)	Max. 30	Max. 60

Scholarship can be taken in Korea

Eligibility: Requirements for Jungseok International Scholarship

• Applicants must meet the following one condition, ? or ?.
  • ? Obtain a grade point average(G.P.A.) above 80% in the previous degree program.
  • ? Have one of below Language Proficiency Certificates.
• Minimum score of official certificates for Language Proficiency

Language	Proficiency Test		Score
English	TOEFL	PBT	550 or above
		CBT	210 or above
		IBT	80 or above
	TOEIC		700 or above
	TEPS		600 or above
	IELTS		5.5 or above
Korean	TOPIK		level 3 or above

The Higher score will be better for receiving the full tuition fee as an International Scholarship.

Check the validity period of your Language Proficiency Certificates.

• To achieve the Scholarship for the first semester, it is strongly recommended to submit Certificate for Language Proficiency (TOPIK, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS) when you apply.
• Part-time students cannot receive any scholarship from the graduate school.

Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Students must obtain a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80% in the previous degree program.

English language Requirements: To achieve the Scholarship for the first semester, it is strongly recommended to submit Certificate of Language Proficiency (TOPIK, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS) when you apply.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Application deadline is May 7, 2017.

Scholarship Link