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University of Edinburgh & Mastercard Foundation Fully Funded Scholars Program in Scotland

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In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the University of Edinburgh will provide 200 full scholarships to students from Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities.

On top of the scholarship, the Scholars Program facilitates transformative leadership programming to inspire and support Scholars in making change change in their communities and countries on their return home.

The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582, is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s ancient universities. The University of Edinburgh offers a fully funded academic and transformative leadership program for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Sub-Saharan Africa. Students will receive comprehensive support to remove barriers to study in Edinburgh and will benefit from extracurricular opportunities including summer schools and internships.

The Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh will provide 80 undergraduate  and 60 postgraduate scholarships to students from Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities.

25 undergraduate and 10 postgraduate scholarships are available for the 2018/2019 academic year which will cover the full tuition fees and expenses for accommodation and maintenance.

On top of financial support, Scholars will participate in activities as part of the wider Scholars Program (link) at the University of Edinburgh including work-based placements, mentorship, and other activities during the academic year.

Program Details
As well as receiving an excellent education at one of the top ranked universities in the world, Undergraduate Scholars will:

  • Receive comprehensive support, mentoring, and reflective opportunities through the Scholars Program:
  • Participate in UK and Africa based summer schools on transformative leadership;
  • Complete a course on African development;
  • Undertake a project-based placement in the UK and in Africa;
  • Receive support on their return to their home country; and
  • On graduation, 50% of Undergraduate Scholars will have the opportunity to complete a distance learning Masters degrees at The University of Edinburgh after their return to Africa.

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  • Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh in any course except Medicine and Vet Medicine (for undergraduate applicants). This includes a high level of English language skills.  Applicants should apply directly to the Scholarship program – details in the sections below;
  • Applicants must be a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country, whose personal circumstances would make accepting an offer from The University of Edinburgh difficult.
  • Applications from Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe are particularly welcome;
  • Applicants should not have completed an undergraduate degree previously;
  • Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community; and
  • Applicants are able to present economically disadvantaged circumstances and be able to show that they lack financial means from family or other sources to pursue post-secondary (university) education in their home country or elsewhere.

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The scholarships will cover for the following:

  • Costs incurred for visa application processing;
  • Costs incurred for English language tests;
  • Economy class air tickets to and from Edinburgh for awardees who are citizens and residents of a Sub-Saharan country;
  • Full tuition fees at the Overseas rate;
  • University self catered accommodation;
  • A food stipend to cover costs of food expenses;
  • A general stipend to cover basic living costs, including an academic allowance towards prescribed textbooks, printing and school supplies.
  • Costs related to community activities as prescribed by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program;
  • Access to project placement opportunities in Scotland and Africa
  • Access to work-based placement opportunities and a small work-based placement fund; and
  • Participation in a summer school in Scotland and Africa(undergraduate)
  • Participation in the Scholars Retreat (postgraduate)

Scholarships are available for the following postgraduate programs:

  • MSc Africa and International Development
  • MSc Environment and Development
  • MSc Global Health Policy
  • LLM Human Rights
  • MA Product Design
  • MSc Sustainable Energy Systems

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Postgraduate Masters Scholars will:

  • Receive comprehensive support, mentoring, and reflective opportunities through the Scholars Program;
  • Complete six courses followed by the production of a dissertation;
  • Participate in a Scholars Retreat designed to nurture transformative leadership skills; and
  • Undertake a work-based placement in their home region as part of their research which will include reflective learning.

Preference will be given to candidates who have not already had the opportunity to study in Scotland. The scholarship is not available to students already on programme.

Awards are tenable for the duration of the undergraduate programme of study, and at the end of the award candidates will be required to return to Africa.

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  • Applications for 2018 entry to the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Programs at the University of Edinburgh will open on Monday 9 October.
  • The deadline for all applications will be 17:00 GMT on Thursday 30 November.
  • All applicants must apply for the scholarship first through our online application form and, if successful, will be assisted in the process of applying for admission to the University.
  • Interviews via video or phone will be held during February and March 2018, with final decisions made by April. All successful applicants will join the Program in September 2018.
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University of Sydney Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students in Law

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The University of Sydney Law School has announced more than $500,000 worth of scholarships for study in 2018.

Sydney Law School’s scholarships offer you the financial freedom to focus on your study and other commitments. Scholarships range in value from $1,000 to support internships to up to $87,500 to support PhD study.

Twenty-one scholarships for domestic and international students recognise potential, assist those in need and reward high achievement across Sydney Law School’s Undergraduate, Juris Doctor, Postgraduate, Postgraduate Research and Oxford partnership programs.

University’s twenty-one scholarships for domestic and international students recognise potential, assist those in need and reward high achievement across Sydney Law School’s Undergraduate, Juris Doctor, Postgraduate, Postgraduate Research and Oxford partnership programs.

Sydney Law School’s scholarships offer students the financial freedom to focus on their study and other commitments. Scholarships range in value from $1,000 to support internships to up to $87,500 to support PhD study.

Applications are now invited for a range of Sydney Law School scholarships. A list of some of the scholarships available include:

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C.A Coghlan and A.N Littlejohn Scholarship for the Juris Doctor
Duration: 3 years
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Wigram Allen Scholarship for the Juris Doctor
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Value: $18,000
Closing Date: 30 November 2017

Longworth Scholarship for the Juris Doctor
Duration: 1 year
Value: $12,000
Closing Date: 30 November 2017

Postgraduate students commencing in 2018:

Ross Waite Parsons Postgraduate Coursework Law Scholarship
Duration: Up to 2 years
Value: $10,000
Closing Date: 30 November 2017 (Semester 1 entry)

John O’Brien Memorial Coursework Scholarships in Criminal Law and Criminology
Duration: Up to 2 years
Value: $6,000
Closing Date: 31 January 2018 (Semester 1 entry)

Postgraduate research students commencing in 2018:

W.A.Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Postgraduate Research Law Scholarships
Duration: Up to 3.5 years
Value: $35,000
Closing Date: Eligible applicants are considered automatically

Julian Small Research Scholarship in Labour Law
Duration: Up to 3.5 years
Value: $87,500(PhD)/$37,500(LLM)
Closing Date: 30 November 2017

Reca Stone Scholarship in Legal Theory
Duration: One year
Value: $10,000
Closing Date: 30 November 2017

Oxford scholarship for Sydney Law School graduates, graduands or final-year students:

Peter Cameron Sydney Oxford Scholarship
Duration: One year
Value: $35,000
Closing Date: 2 October 2017

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Fully Funded Scholarships in USA at Eastern Mennonite University, 2018

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Deadline: November 1, 2017

Eastern Mennonite University is awarding scholarships for first-year students at time of acceptance into EMU. Honors Scholarships are highly selective and are awarded on the basis of academic performance in high school, SAT or ACT scores and demonstrated leadership potential.

Eastern Mennonite University is a private liberal arts university in the Shenandoah Valley of the U.S. state of Virginia, affiliated with one of the historic peace churches, the Mennonite Church USA.

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing honors programme.

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

Scholarship Award:

  • Honors scholarship recipients receive $72,000 ($18,000 per year over four years) in scholarships for high academic achievement.
  • Full tuition scholarships are available to first-year student applicants who compete in the Yoder Scholars competition during honors weekend.

Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligibility: Honors scholarships are granted to first-year students at time of acceptance into EMU; eligibility is based on a sliding scale that takes high school GPA and standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) into account. To determine your eligibility for an honors scholarship, use the EMU Cost of Attendance Estimator. Full engagement in the honors program (programming in addition to the scholarship) is available to those who maintain a GPA of 3.6 and opt into the program their sophomore year.

Nationality: Citizens of all nationalities are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.6.

Test Requirement: If English is your first language, University requires an SAT or ACT score.

English Language Requirement: If English is no your first language, University requires require a TOEFL or IELTS score.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Undergraduate Admissions Checklist

  • Completed Application: online application or printable application (PDF)
  • Official transcripts from any high school and/or universities attended. (Please submit foreign university transcripts with a NACES member credential evaluation.)
  • Applicable test scores: If English is your first language, University requires an SAT or ACT score. If English is no your first language, we require a TOEFL or IELTS score.
  • Any national examination scores (if applicable). If you are submitting a WAEC result, you must also submit a scratch card.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Students who apply for admission by November 1 and meet minimum academic criteria will be invited to apply for the Honors Program .

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Full Scholarships in Hong Kong for Local and Non-Local Undergraduate in CUHK, 2018

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Deadline: January 3, 2018.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is offering scholarships to both local and non-local new undergraduate students on the basis of their outstanding academic or non-academic performance.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a public research university in Shatin, Hong Kong formally established in 1963 by a charter granted by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate programme.

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

Scholarship Award: The value of each Admission Scholarship ranges from HK$5,000 to a full-tuition coverage. Some of the Admission Scholarships will also include an allowance of up to HK$45,000 per year. Many of the Admission Scholarships are renewable for the normative period of study programme subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Number of Scholarships: Number of scholarship is not given.

Scholarship can be taken in Hong Kong

Eligibility: Students who have attained the qualifications as stipulated below will be eligible for Admission Scholarships.

(I) For Local Students

  • JUPAS: Outstanding students admitted to the University on the basis of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results.
  • Non-JUPAS: Non-JUPAS local students with outstanding results in GCE A-Level/ IB Diploma/ SAT/ OSSD/ B.C. Diploma or equivalent/ ATAR/ Taiwan GSAT/ Cambridge Pre-U examinations, etc.

(II) For Non-local Students

  • Students from the Mainland China: Non-local students from the Mainland China with outstanding JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) results.
  • Students from other regions: Non-local students from other regions with outstanding academic achievements.

Nationality: Scholarships are open to both local and non-local students.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have previous degree.

How to Apply: There is no need for the students to apply for these scholarships. The University will identify qualified new students and inform the selected students of the scholarship offers.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 3, 2018.

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Scholarships at University of Derby in UK for BSc and MSc International Students, 2018

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Deadline: January 14, 2018.

The University of Derby is offering international scholarships for the academic year 2018-2019. These scholarships are available to apply for once you have received an offer on a course from the University.

The University of Derby is a public university in the city of Derby, England. It traces its history back to the establishment of the Derby Diocesan Institution for the Training of Schoolmistresses in 1851 and gained university status in 1992 as one of the new universities.

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.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programme.

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

Scholarship Award: Varies

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: These scholarships are available to apply for once you have received an offer on a course from the University.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have previous degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement:

Undergraduate courses:

  • IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).
  • Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
  • Cambridge English Scale: B2
  • London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
  • International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
  • International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.

Postgraduate courses:

  • IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).
  • Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
  • Cambridge English Scale: B2
  • London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
  • International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
  • International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 14, 2018.

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Murdoch University Fully Funded Scholarships in Australia for International Students

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Deadline: October 31, 2017.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students to apply for International Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarships to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctorate by Research at Murdoch.

Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, with campuses also in Singapore and Dubai. It began operations as the state’s second university in July 1973, and accepted its first undergraduate students in 1975.

Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia with campuses also in Singapore and Dubai. University has more than 22,000 students and 2,000 staff from across 90 different countries with a desire to discover, use their imaginations and ultimately make a difference.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctorate by Research at Murdoch.

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

Scholarship Award: The amount will be as per the Research Training Program Stipend (tax-exempt living allowance of AUD$27,082 per annum with potential top-up to $30,000).

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Applicants must possess a First Class Honours degree, H2A (or equivalent) or a Masters with a significant thesis component.
  • Scholarships are open to International Students.

Nationality: Scholarships are open to International Students

In order to gain admission to Murdoch, students must satisfy English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree program at the Murdoch University.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered over different departments across the University, all offering a diverse range of courses.

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Australia Scholarships

 

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have previous degree.

Test Requirement:

English Language Requirement: In order to gain admission to Murdoch, students must satisfy English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.
Academic IELTS: IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band below 6.0
Cambridge Advanced English: Score of 60 or better
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Score of 60 or better
TOEFL Internet Based: 80 (no band less than 20)
TOEFL Paper Based: 550 (with the test of written English 5)

How to Apply:

Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 31, 2017

How to Apply: Applicants can be sent by post or via email.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 October 2017.

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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Fellowship For International Students, 2018

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Deadline: December 15, 2017 and January 15, 2018

Applications are invited for KAUST Fellowship available to students enrolling in MS/Ph.D. and Ph.D. program. These fellowships are available for Saudi Arabian and international students.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university of science and technology renowned by global benchmarks.

KAUST advances science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research integrated with graduate education. They are a catalyst for innovation, economic development, and social prosperity in Saudi Arabia and the world.

All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English, the language of instruction at KAUST.

Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing MS/Ph.D. and Ph.D. program.

Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded in all subjects available at KAUST.

Scholarship Award: All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which support students for the duration of their graduate studies. The benefits of the KAUST Fellowship include:

  • Full tuition support
  • Monthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000-30,000 annual, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)
  • Housing*
  • Medical and dental coverage*
  • Relocation support
  • *Charges may apply to dependent housing and medical and dental coverage.

Scholarship can be taken at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia

Eligibility: Applicants should meet the requirements below:

  • KAUST requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The KAUST admissions code is 4107. Only official TOEFL or IELTS scores will be accepted. TOEFL or IELTS scores for tests administered by an educational institution for admission to that particular institution are not acceptable.
  • A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
  • KAUST does not require the GRE exam for admission. However, we strongly encourage students to take the GRE general test. A high quantitative score on the GRE will enhance a student’s application. Official test results should be sent directly from ETS. The KAUST admissions code is 4139. The average GRE quantitative score for admitted students is currently 774 out of 800.

Nationality:  These KAUST fellowships are available for Saudi Arabian and international students.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their previous degree.

Test Requirements: KAUST requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The KAUST admissions code is 4107. Only official TOEFL or IELTS scores will be accepted. TOEFL or IELTS scores for tests administered by an educational institution for admission to that particular institution are not acceptable.

English language Requirements: All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English, the language of instruction at KAUST.  Those applicants who are unable to produce English language proficiency test score or the optional GRE score by the deadline may still apply. However, applicants must submit their scores or upcoming test date including the confirmation/registration code to complete their application and enable it to move forward to the faculty review committee. (KAUST Admissions ETS TOEFL code 4107). (KAUST Admissions ETS GRE code 4139).

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online. There are six components to the KAUST Fellowship application, including:

  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • University provided an official copy of Transcripts / Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic Record from every institution previously attended. A scan of the transcript provided by the university in the native language must be uploaded into the online application form along with the certified English translation.
  • The transcript must include the university grading scale for all documents submitted. If offered admission, an official final transcript must be sent to the Office of Admissions prior to arrival (during the onboarding process) in a sealed envelope by post.
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS English language proficiency score (A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.)
  • Official GRE scores (GRE submission is strongly encouraged and will enhance their application, but it is not a compulsory requirement for consideration.)

Application Form

How to Apply

You have to submit all of the requirement documents by hard copy to:

Office of Admissions
Graduate Affairs
Building 9, Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Jeddah 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Application Deadline: Applications  for Spring 2017 and Fall 2017 is open now.

  • Fall Round 1: October 15, 2017
  • Fall Round 2: December 15, 2017
  • Fall Round 3: January 15, 2018

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MasterCard Foundation Scholarships in Canada at the University of British Columbia, 2018

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Deadline: November 15, 2017

The University of British Columbia is pleased to partner with The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program to provide comprehensive scholarships to undergraduate students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The Program provides access to education for academically talented, yet economically marginalized young people. Scholars in the Program have a demonstrated commitment to giving back to their communities and develop the leadership needed to contribute to social and economic transformation across the continent.

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a 10-year global initiative to educate and develop next-generation leaders who will contribute to social and economic progress. The Program enables young people from economically disadvantaged communities to complete quality secondary and tertiary education, and make successful transitions to further education, or to the workforce in their home countries. Through comprehensive support, Scholars receive learning opportunities that equip them with knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in the economy, and make positive impacts in their communities.

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

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration as an undergraduate for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC, the nominee must:

  • Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country;
  • Present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances correspondent to that of the lowest two quintiles of their country’s socio-economic scale, and be able to show they lack financial means from family or other sources to pursue post-secondary (university) education in their home country or elsewhere;
  • Have achieved academic excellence (mostly ‘A’s) under difficult circumstances, and show leadership qualities or potential;
  • Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to his/her home community in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa, through engagement in activities outside the classroom, in the school and/or community;
  • Be graduating/recently graduated from a recognized senior secondary school;
  • Be applying for their first undergraduate degree in one of the following Faculties at UBC’s Vancouver campus:
    • Faculty of Arts
    • Faculty of Applied Science (Engineering)
    • Vancouver School of Economics (Bachelor of International Economics)
    • Faculty of Forestry
    • Faculty of Land & Food Systems (including Global Resource Systems; Food, Nutrition & Health; Applied Biology [Applied Animal Biology, Applied Plant & Soil Sciences or Food & the Environment])
    • Sauder School of Business (Bachelor of Commerce)
    • Faculty of Science
  • Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian Study Permit;
  • Commit to returning to Africa immediately after graduation from UBC in order to apply their training and skills to the betterment of others.

Scholarship can be taken in Canada

Scholarships in Canada

Application

  • A student must be nominated for the Undergraduate MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia;
  • Nominations will be accepted from secondary schools and recognized international development agencies and their affiliates, or registered local or international charitable and not-for-profit organizations. Each school or organization may nominate a maximum of three students;
  • Note that you will need to apply online to the University of British Columbia and also submit the Undergraduate MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program nomination package.

Important Dates

  • November 1, 2017 or Earlier: Nominating high school or non-profit organization completes 2018 Nomination Notification Form for UBC Awards to confirm the full name and date of birth of their nominee(s);
  • November 15, 2017: High school/non-profit organization submits the completed MCFSP nomination package (couriered or mailed packages must be postmarked by November 15);
  • December 1, 2017: Nominee completes the online Admission Application, and notifies UBC by completing the 2018 Admissions Application Completion Form for UBC Awards;
  • January 31, 2018: Nominee will receive email to confirm that they have received your MCFSP nomination package. If you
    have not received an email by this date, contact MasterCard Foundation as soon as possible;
  • January 31, 2018: Deadline for nominee/school to submit any supporting documentation and/or results not available by
    December 1 (such as transcripts, supporting financial documentation, TOEFL score);
  • Late March 2018: Nominees informed of results of Mastercard Foundation Scholarship competition.

For more information, visit UBC MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply through the given link.

For more information please visit their website and follow their official requirement.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2017.

Application Form

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Fully Funded Scholarships in Switzerland at University of Zurich for International Students, 2018

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Deadline: January 31, 2018.

The UBS Center Scholarships are full scholarships awarded every year to outstanding university graduates to undertake doctoral studies at the Zurich Graduate School of Economics. These Scholarships are open to international students.

Scholarships are awarded to candidates on the grounds of outstanding academic merit, and continuing support will be subject to satisfactory completion of course work.

The University of Zurich, located in the city of Zürich, is the largest university in Switzerland, with over 26,000 students. It was founded in 1833 from the existing colleges of theology, law, medicine and a new faculty of philosophy.

The UBS Center Scholarships are full scholarships, covering living expenses and all fees. Scholarship holders are free to choose their supervisor and have no mandatory duties beyond the completion of the course work and their doctorate.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral studies at the Zurich Graduate School of Economics.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered by the Zurich Graduate School of Economics.

Scholarship Award:

  • The UBS Center Scholarships cover living expenses and all fees. The stipend covering living expenses currently stands at CHF 42’500 per year.
  • Scholarships are offered to award holders for a period of four years, subject to satisfactory completion of course work.

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Eligibility:

  • Scholarships are open to graduates from around the world, they are awarded to candidates on the grounds of outstanding academic merit, and continuing support will be subject to satisfactory completion of course work. While preference may be given to students whose research plans include areas of interest of the UBS International Center of Economics in Society, applications from all areas are welcomed.
  • Admission to the Zurich Graduate School of Economics is a pre-condition for being considered for a UBS Center Scholarship.
  • The UBS Center Scholarships are full scholarships, covering living expenses and all fees. Scholarship holders are free to choose their supervisor and have no mandatory duties beyond the completion of the course work and their doctorate. We do however encourage students to contribute to departmental teaching because it is in their own interest to acquire good teaching skills.

Nationality: Graduates from around the world can apply for this UBS scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online.

Online Application

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 31, 2018.

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Fully Funded Masters and PhD Scholarships in Canada at McGill University

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Deadline: November 10, 2017.

The McGill University is proud to offer Masters and PhD Positions for the applicants from all over the world. These positions are awarded in Inclusiveness of Community-based Participatory Modelling for Environmental Management.

The aim of the positions is to develop pathways for the improved inclusion of traditional and Indigenous people’s viewpoints in the management of natural resources such as water resources.

McGill University is a public research university in Canada. McGill offers degrees and diplomas in over 300 fields of study, with the highest average admission requirements of any Canadian university.

Course Level: These positions are available to pursue master and PhD programme.

Study Subject: These positions are awarded in Inclusiveness of Community-based Participatory Modelling for Environmental Management

Scholarship Award: These positions will cover the followings:

  • Funded Masters and PhD Positions
  • Travel aboard will be funded

Number of Scholarships: Numbers of positions are not given.

Scholarship can be taken in Canada and Candidates’ field research will be conducted in Mayan Guatemala or Pakistan.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.6 or above for all university degrees (Bachelor, Master, etc.) is required.
  • Experience in agricultural engineering, civil engineering, social sciences, water resources management, computer science or a closely related field;
  • Strong interest in community participation;
  • Proficiency and desire to improve skills in computing and Python for scientific programming and data management;
  • A very good knowledge of written and spoken English is required; this should be supported by a valid English proficiency test certificate;
  • Linguistic capabilities: Within a reasonable amount of time after beginning your MSc or PhD degree, you must be able to speak a minimum of one language of the chosen study site and conduct group meetings and write reports in those languages;
  • The applicant should have an ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary research team;
  • Working knowledge of GIS software will be considered as a plus.

Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible for these positions.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement:  Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.6 or above for all university degrees (Bachelor, Master, etc.) are required.

English Language Requirement: Applicants must have a very good knowledge of written and spoken English is required; this should be supported by a valid English proficiency test certificate;

Postgraduate Scholarship

How to Apply: Applicants can apply via email.

  • Candidates should email both Dr. Muhammad Baig and Mr. Julien Malard (muhammad.baig-at-mail.mcgill.ca and julien.malard-at-mail.mcgill.ca )  and provide the following:
    i) CGPA of all degrees taken (undergraduate and graduate);
    ii) a detailed CV, and
    iii) information on how the candidate feels that they meet the requirements mentioned above. Only applications that include these three items will be considered. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we will only get in touch with candidates that have passed our preliminary screening

Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 10, 2017.

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Scholarships at University of Groningen in Netherlands for Non-EU Students, 2018

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Deadline: February 1, 2018.

The University of Groningen is offering USP Scholarships for Non-EU students. These scholarships will be awarded to students applying for the BA/BSc Liberal Arts and Sciences programme at the Faculty University College Groningen.

UCG aims to reward students with great ambition, but who also have a great passion for social engagement and who are determined to make a positive impact during their studies at UCG.

The University of Groningen is a public research university in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. The university was founded in 1614 and is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands as well as one of its largest.

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.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing BA/BSC programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Scholarship Award: The USP Scholarship is a grant towards study and living costs and the value of the USP scholarship is €12,100.

Scholarship can be taken in Netherlands

Eligibility: The USP scholarship is intended for students with an excellent academic profile, but who require financial assistance to study. Evidence of social engagement and extracurricular activities will support your request for funding.

Nationality: Non-EU students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have previous 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:

  1. Submit a letter of motivation to explain why you believe you should be considered for a scholarship. This should:
  • Be a maximum of 500 words in a Word document
  • Explain why you believe you deserve a scholarship and why you need financial assistance for your studies (this is not why you want to apply for the Liberal Arts and Sciences degree as you will have already explained this in your application).
  • Explain your experiences with social engagement and extracurricular events. Explain how you want to contribute to society in the future, what issues are important to you and why it is important for you to be aware of the USP scholarship. Also explain your ambitions and how you would like to achieve these ambitions and goals during your studies at UCG.
  • Be emailed to newstudents.ucg-at-rug.nl no later than 1 February 2018- the email title must be: ‘Letter of Motivation – USP Scholarship’.
  • In order to be eligible for this scholarship you must complete your application in OAS before 1 February 2018 as well.
  1. An assessment and proving us with proof of your financial neef for funding is part of the selection procedure. The final funding decision will be communicated to you by the UCG Admission & Enrolment Coordinator.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 1, 2018.

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Scholarship for International Students in Australia at Deakin University, 2018

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Deadline: September 30, 2017.

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship which is available at Deakin’s Institute for Frontier Materials. The PhD student will initiate and conduct research on the topic ‘Surface treatments for drag reduction’ led by Dr Alessandra Sutti.

The project involves aspects of fluid-dynamics modelling, surface characterisation, surface and textile chemistry, hydrodynamic drag method development and measurements.

Deakin University is an Australian public university with approximately 50,644 higher education students in 2014. Deakin University’s aim is to examine the impact of the division between further and higher education on strategies to widen participation in education.

Applicants must demonstrate they meet the English language requirements, to the level required for the band specified for the course.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue PhD programme.

Study Subject: Research Topic: This project will focus on addressing fundamental questions on the effect of surface structure and treatment chemistry on hydrodynamic drag with a particular focus on textiles.

The project is part of the broader Research Programme with an Industry partner. It is expected that the PhD candidate will work together with the academic and Industry supervisors to generate new knowledge on surface drag mechanisms on surfaces and to produce results directly relevant to new treatment development work.

Scholarship Award: Award value:

  • A stipend of $26,682 per annum tax exempt (2017 rate)
  • A relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (2017) awarded to students who are moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at Deakin
  • 60 working days paid sick leave
  • 60 working days paid parental leave
  • Tuition fee and overseas health coverage for international students for the duration of 4 years.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Australia Scholarships

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

  • This scholarship is open to domestic and international candidates.
  • Applicants must meet Deakin’s PhD entry requirements, be enrolling full time and hold an Honours degree (First Class) or an equivalent standard Master’s degree with a substantial research component. Please refer to the entry pathways to higher degrees by research for further information. Applicants must also have experience in surface chemistry, textile chemistry and processes, surface profilometry, fluid-dynamics modelling.

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

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet Deakin’s PhD entry requirements, be enrolling full time and hold an Honours degree (First Class) or an equivalent standard Master’s degree with a substantial research component.

English Language Requirements: Applicants for Deakin courses must meet the English language requirements, to the level required for the course.

How to Apply: Please apply using the expression of interest form

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is September 30, 2017.

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Full Scholarships in Netherlands at Maastricht University for International Students, 2018

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Deadline: February 1, 2018.

Maastricht University is inviting international students from outside the EU/EEA who wish to pursue full-time master’s programme in the Netherlands. The scholarship programme offers 24 full scholarships of €29.000 (including tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend) each academic year.

The Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and, with more than 16,000 students and 4,000 employees, is still growing. The university stands out for its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing full-time master’s programme

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded within the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Humanities & Sciences, Faculty of Psychology & Neuroscience and School of Business and Economics.

Scholarship Award: The scholarship programme offers €29.000 (including tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend) each academic year.

Number of Scholarships: There are 24 full scholarships available.

Scholarship can be taken in the Netherlands

Scholarships in Netherlands

Eligibility: All candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • You hold nationality in a country outside the EU/EEA and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands.
  • You have applied for admission to a full-time Master’s programme at Maastricht University which is participating in this scholarship program
  • Participating Master’s programmes in this scholarship programme
  • You meet the specific admission requirements of the UM Master’s programme to which you have applied.
  • You have never participated in a degree-seeking higher education programme, a primary education programme, or secondary education programme in the Netherlands. Students who completed exchange programmes in the Netherlands are welcome to apply.
  • You are not over 35 years of age on 1 September 2018.
  • You have obtained excellent results during your prior education programmes, as demonstrated by your latest grade transcript or certified by academic excellence. If several applicants are equally qualified, we will give preference to applicants whose academic transcript or certified letter of academic excellence demonstrate that they are among the top 5% of the 2018/19 scholarship programme applicants.

Nationality: International students from outside the EU/EEA are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have previous 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:

Step 1: Register for one of the participating Master’s programmes at Maastricht University. For further details on how to register for a master’s programme at UM, please see your prospective programme’s web page. Once you have submitted your application via Studielink, you will receive a student ID number. You will need a student number in order to complete and submit the Scholarship Application Form

Step 2: Please fill in the application form through the Apply Now button, on the right side of this page, upload the following documents in .doc, .docx, or PDF format, and submit your application. Please note that you will only be able to submit your application once, so please ensure that all of your documents and referee contact details are up-to-date.

  • Curriculum vitae. Your CV should be up-to-date, contain relevant information about your education and (job) experience, and should not be longer 2 A4 pages.
  • Letter of motivation. Your letter of motivation should be up-to-date, tailored specifically to this Scholarship programme, and no longer than 1 A4 page. Be sure to argue why this scholarship is important to you, why you should be selected, and what your role as an ambassador of Maastricht University would be during your scholarship period, and during the upcoming years after you finish your studies at UM.
  • Proof of academic excellence. You may upload one of the following documents in order to prove your academic excellence: 1. Your University transcript that explicitly states your grade point average or class ranking (i.e. first class honours) for your entire study programme; or, 2. A letter signed by your institution’s Head of Department or Registrar stating that you are one of the top 20 students in the graduating year of your study programme. Please ensure that the letter contains the contact details of your Head of Department or Registrar.
  • The contact details of your referee. Please note that we will be in contact with your referee and ensure that you take the following steps when choosing a referee and submitting their details.
    • Relationship to applicant: indicate your referee’s connection to you; is this your professor, thesis supervisor, employer? Please remember that family members may not function as referees.
    • The telephone number of your referee: Make sure to add the applicable country calling code.
    • Email address of your referee: Work email addresses are preferred.

Step 3: Contact the referee you provided in your application form and ask them to submit their reference letter by email by 1 February 2018.

Application Form  

Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 1, 2018.

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University of Mannheim Fully Funded Scholarships in Germany

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Deadline: March 31, 2018.

The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim is now accepting applications for up to 45 doctoral scholarships to study in Germany. International applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The aim of the scholarship offers excellent opportunities for highly motivated students with a quantitative orientation to pursue their doctoral degree in Business, Economics and the Social Sciences.

The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) is unique in Germany and one of the few graduate schools worldwide which foster the exchange of ideas, methods, and approaches to research across the boundaries of the economic and the social sciences.

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

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in Business, Economics and the Social Sciences. Within our three Doctoral Centers university offer 11 Ph.D. Programs: 

Center for Doctoral Studies in Business (CDSB)

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Information Systems
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Taxation

Center for Doctoral Studies in Economics (CDSE)

  • Economics

Center for Doctoral Studies in Social Sciences (CDSS)

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Political Science

Scholarship Award: Admitted students receive a scholarship and there is no tuition fee. CDSE students are financed by a scholarship during the first and the second year (1.200 €/month) of their studies. The Center for European Economic Research (ZEW) offers a limited number of scholarships to first-year CDSE students starting in September 2017. The scholarship comprises a monthly living allowance of 1200 Euros.

Number of Scholarships: Up to 45 scholarships will be offered to the best applicants.

Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Germany Scholarships

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

Entry requirements

  • Master’s degree (research oriented) or excellent Bachelor’s degree in the respective field
  • Letter of motivation explaining why you want to join one of our programs
  • Two letters of recommendation from university professors
  • Test scores Business Program: GMAT or GRE (preferably GMAT)
    Economics Program: GRE
    Social Sciences Program: TOEFL
  • Writing sample (e.g. a paper you have written during your studies)

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

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Students must have Master’s degree (research oriented) or excellent Bachelor’s degree in the respective field.

English Language/Test Requirements: Test scores Business Program: GMAT or GRE (preferably GMAT)
Economics Program: GRE
Social Sciences Program: TOEFL

How to Apply: Apply via our online application portal which will be open from early November 2017.

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is March 31, 2018.

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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University of Twente Masters Scholarships for International Students in Netherlands

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Deadline: February and May 2018

The University Twente Scholarships (UTS) are scholarships for excellent international students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.

The UT Scholarship is meant for those international students who show excellence, both academically as well as socially. The UT masters scholarship is not available for Dutch and/or current UT Bachelor students.

You must meet all UT requirements to succeed with your application. If you apply for a UT scholarship without meeting all the requirements, your application will ALWAYS be unsuccessful.

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship value varies from €3,000 up to a maximum of €25,000 for one year.

DEADLINES:
The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) application opened 1 October. Application round 2: Opens 1 February 2018.

Eligibility / Application Requirements
To qualify for a UTS, candidates must fulfill all of the following requirements:

  • You have been admitted/provisionally accepted to one of the below mentioned UT graduate programmes before 15 December (for Round 1) or before 15 March (for Round 2).
  • You have included a motivation letter in your application (250 – 500 words), this motivation letter explains):
    • What you have studied in the past;
    • What goal you want to reach through your study at UT;
    • How you plan to receive this goal;
    • Why you particularly choose to study at the University of Twente.
  • You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable);
  • You comply with the general English language test norm Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills.
  • You are not eligible for a Dutch study grant.
  • You have completed a pre-master at the University of Twente (if applicable).
  • While doing your pre-master programme at the University of Twente, you may already apply for a UTS. However, you must complete your pre-master programme with a CGPA of 7.5 out of 10 to be eligible for a UTS and comply with above mentioned requirements.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (EXCEPT Dutch nationals and current UT students)

Participating Institution(s)
University of Twente, The Netherlands

Scholarships in Netherlands

Fields of study
All masters level courses offered at University of Twente, including:

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Applied Physics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Business Information Technology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering and Management
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Educational Science and Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Embedded Systems
  • European Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Media Interaction
  • Industrial Design Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Environmental and Energy Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society
  • Public Administration
  • Science Education and Communication
  • Sustainable Energy Technology
  • Systems and Control
  • Telematics

Number of awards
Approximately 50 scholarships are available. There is a limited number of UTS scholarships available every year, and only the most excellent students will be nominated.

Sponsorship duration
This is awarded for one year of study and extended for a second year if study results are sufficient.

In case of a two-year study programme, students can receive an additional UTS of an amount equal to that in the first year to cover the expenses of the second year. However, the scholarship will only be continued during the second when students meet the progress requirements for the UTS.

These progress requirements in order to get a scholarship for the second year are:

  • The student must have obtained an average grade of 7 (out of 10) at the end of the third quartile of the first year of the programme;
  • The student must have obtained at least 50% of European Credits at the end of the third quartile of the first year programme;
  • The student must have obtained 90% of European Credits before start of the second year programme.

Method of Application
In order to apply for this scholarship, you already need to be (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying Master programmes.

Unlike in the past, all applications are now through an online application process (after meeting all requirements mentioned). If you meet all the criteria and requirements listed above, then you are welcome to start the application process for a UTS scholarship. Please note carefully that if you apply for a UTS scholarship without meeting all the requirements, your application will not be considered.

It is important to read the masters application instructions for admissions BEFORE applying; and also to visit the official UT scholarship website (link to it is below) to start your online scholarship application.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants will be notified whether their application was successful by  (for round 1) and by 1 May (for round 2).

University of Twente (Universiteit Twente in Dutch) is a university located in Enschede, Netherlands. It offers research and degree programmes in the social and behavioral sciences and in engineering.

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

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