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USA Government
PhD Degree

Deadline: Mar-June (annual)
Study in:  USA
Course starts AY 2011-2012

 

Brief description:Please note recruitment for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Program has been suspended for the 2013-2014 program year. Decisions for the 2012 cohort have already been announced.

 

The International Fulbright Science and Technology (S&T) Award for outstanding foreign students is designed to be among the most prestigious international scholarships in science and technology. Announced at the January 2006 U.S. University Presidents Summit on International Education, the S&T Award demonstrates the United States’ commitment to remaining the premier destination for serious scientific study and research and its welcoming of top-notch leaders to shape their careers at its colleges and universities.

 

The S&T Award allows recipients to obtain doctorate degrees at prestigious U.S. colleges and universities with programs of study in the fields listed below.

 

Host Institution(s):US Colleges and Universities

 

Fields of study:

 

•  Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering
•  Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only)*
• Astronomy/Planetary Sciences
•  Biology
•  Biomedical Engineering
•  Chemistry
•  Computer Sciences/Engineering
•  Energy
•  Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum)
•  Environmental Science/Engineering
•  Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
•  Information Sciences/Engineering (engineering focus only; business-focused study is not eligible)
•  Materials Science/Engineering
•  Mathematics
•  Neurosciences
• Oceanography
•  Physics
•  Public Health (theoretical or research-based focus only)
•  While agriculture tends to be a fairly applied field of study, those wishing to pursue theoretical and research-based study in such areas as entomology, plant biology, plant pathology, and soil science are eligible for this Award.

 

See the full description of each field of study at this link.

 

Number of Awards:For its fourth year (2011-2012), approximately 40 awards will be competed worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.

 

Target group:Citizens of selected countries in Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, The Americas, and South and Central Asia. See this page for the complete list of eligible countries.

 

Scholarship value/inclusions:Selected grantees will be funded for up to three years and will receive the following:

 

•  testing vouchers for TOEFL,GRE General and GRE Subject exams,
•  tuition and fee coverage,
•  a monthly stipend,
•  book and equipment allowance,
•  research allowance,
•  professional conference allowance,
•  travel support,
•  health and accident coverage, and
•  specially tailored enrichment activities.

 

After three years, the host U.S. university will be expected to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of the Ph.D. J-1 visa sponsorship will be provided for up to five years.

 

Eligibility:To be eligible you must:

 

•  be a citizen of a country where there is an active Fulbright Foreign Student Program;

 

•  apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your country of citizenship; and

 

•  have completed study equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree on or before August 2010. It is highly recommended that your prior degree study be in the same field of study, or a related field of study, for which you wish to pursue Ph.D. study.

 

You are ineligible if you:

 

•  are currently studying in the U.S;

 

•  have received a previous Fulbright award; or

 

•  do not wish to pursue Ph.D. study in an eligible field.

 

Application instructions:Applicants must apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in their country of citizenship.  Applications for the 2011-2012 competition will be accepted starting 1 February 2010. Application deadlines will vary from country to country. Check with the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country for the last possible date to apply here.

 

Finalists will be identified by mid-October 2010 and will begin their doctoral programs in the U.S. in the 2011-2012 academic year, which at most U.S. universities begins in August or September.

 

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

 

Contact information: All scholarship/financial inquiries should not be made here, but to your local embassy or Fulbright Commission. For country-specific contact details, please click here.

 

Website: http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech.html

International Fulbright Science and Technology Scholarships

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Linfield College
Bachelor’s (BS) Degree

Deadline: 1 September (annual)
Study in:  USA
Course starts 2011

Brief description:Linfield is recognized for its strong international emphasis and welcomes students from around the world. International students comprise approximately 4% of the student body.

A limited number of scholarships and grants are available to full-time undergraduate international students at Linfield College.  In some cases the college may also offer part-time, on-campus work opportunities.

Host Institution(s):Linfield College, Oregon, USA

Field of study:Specified undergraduate programs offered at the College.

Number of Awards:Limited

Target group:International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:Partial tuition fee and part-time work opportunities.

Eligibility:Each applicant is considered individually on the basis of prior academic achievement, financial need, and anticipated contribution to Linfield’s campus and community life.

Application instructions:Interested students must apply for scholarships and campus employment by including a personal letter with the application for admission. See the application instructions for international students.  The deadline for admissions is 1 September annually.

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

Website: http://www.linfield.edu/admission/international/international-financial-aid.html

Linfield College Scholarships for International Students

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AAUW
MS/PhD/Postdoctoral Degrees

Deadline: 1 Dec 2010 (annual)
Study in: USA
Next course starts July 2011

 

Brief description:AAUW (formerly known as the American Association of University Women) has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. One of the world’s largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW is providing more than $3 million in funding  for more than 200 fellowships and grants to outstanding women and nonprofit organizations in the 2009-10 academic year.

 

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.

 

Host Institution(s):Accredited institutions in the United States.  Several fellowships are available for study outside of the United States.  Contact the scholarship provider for more information.

 

Field of study:See all the supported academic fields of study here.

 

Editor’s note: Under the program, 2009-2010 fellows pursued diverse fields such as microfinance, malaria research, sustainable development, international human rights law, curriculum design, microbiology, and others.

 

Number of Awards:For AY 2009-2010, a total of 36 international fellowships were awarded.  Since it started, International Fellowships have been awarded to over 3,000 women representing 135 countries

 

Target group:Women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents.  AAUW supports women breaking through educational and economic barriers as aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.

 

Scholarship value/inclusions:

 

Master’s/Professional Fellowship: $18,000

Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000
Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000

 

Eligibility:As part of the application process, your eligibility is checked (see this link) before you can apply for the fellowship.  Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls.

 

Application instructions:Step-by-step details on how to apply for the fellowship can be accessed at this link.  The application deadline for AY 2011-2012 is 1 December 2010.It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed updated information on this scholarship/fellowship.

 

Contact information:Questions about applications must be directed to the Iowa City office. Please do not contact the AAUW office in Washington, D.C., or local branches for application information.  The AAUW fellowships brochure which  includes a general descriptions for the fellowship program can be requested at http://www.act.org/aauw/brochurerequest.html.

 

Website: http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women

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East-West Center
Postgraduate Certificate

Deadline: 1 December  (annual)
Study in:  Hawaii, USA
Next course starts August 2011

Brief description:The Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is an innovative graduate level certificate program that combines the development of regional expertise with the enhancement of individual leadership skills. The APLP is a nine-month program (mid-August to mid-May) with a minimum five-month residency requirement. All APLP participants receive an APLP Entry Fellowship upon acceptance into the program.

Host Institution(s):East West Center, Hawaii

Field of study:Interdisciplinary analysis of emergent regional issues with experiential leadership learning.

Number of Awards:Varies.

Target group:Early- to mid-career professionals; currently enrolled graduate students; and recent university graduates from all countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions:APLP Entry Fellowship is valued at approximately $15,000.  In addition to the APLP Entry Fellowship granted to all participants, a sizeable number of East-West Center funding opportunities are available (see the official website for more infomation).

Eligibility and Desired Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s Degree – applicants must have a 4-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited U.S. College or University or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. Equivalency is determined by the University of Hawai’i. Generally, an equivalent could be a 3-year bachelor’s degree plus a 1-year master’s degree, or a 2-year bachelor’s degree plus a 2-year master’s degree.

• TOEFL is a requirement for all international students (unless automatically exempt). Your TOEFL test result can be no more than two years old. The International English language Testing System (IELTS) may be substituted for TOEFL. See FAQs for further details. It is recommended that you take the TOEFL test as soon as possible.

•  Professional work experience and achievement

• Leadership track record in professional, public, and/or personal realms

• International experience and aptitude, including overseas residence,  language skills, intercultural and diversity exposure

• Volunteer and community service experience

• Asia Pacific engagement: evidence of interest in and knowledge of the region, as well as commitment to its future prosperity. This might include employment in the region, classes taken at University, languages spoken, memberships and fellowships, specific projects, field studies, and areas of research interest

• Experience of cohort learning, working collaboratively in small teams or in large groups.

Application instructions:It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.  The APLP 2011-2013 Application Booklet can be downloaded at the website.

Website: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/aplp/application-and-finances/

APLP FAQs: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/aplp/application-and-finances/faqs/

APLP Fellowships for International Students

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Hult Business School
Masters (MS)

Deadline: Rolling
Study in: Boston, San Francisco, Dubai, London, Shanghai
Course starts 2011

Brief description:Hult International Business School is offering scholarships to candidates living in Africa who demonstrate strong leadership and decision making skills. Candidates must have a scholarship interview with a Hult representative.

Host Institution(s):Hult International Business School

Field(s) of study:Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Scholarships:Not specified.

Target group:Africans

Scholarship value/inclusions:Scholarships vary on the strength of the candidate

Eligibility:Candidates must have 3 years of work experience, high performance at a 3+ year Bachelor program or equivalent, and carryout a scholarship interview with a Hult representative.

Application instructions:Transcripts and CV/Resume will be required. Apply for a scholarship interview using the Online Application Form. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website: http://hult.wufoo.com/forms/mba-scholarship-interview-request/http/true

MBA Scholarships for Africans at Hult International Business School

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United World Colleges (UWC)
Int’l Bachelors Degree

Deadline: varies,around Feb-April
Study in: selected Countries
Course starts August 2011

 

Brief description:UWC is the only global educational NGO that brings students together from all over the world, selected from within their own countries, on merit and regardless of race, religion, politics, and the ability to pay. These students come together at one of thirteen UWC schools and colleges  that aim to foster international understanding and peace.

 

The UWC scholarship programme ensures diversity through selection on potential and merit.  Many students attend UWC with full or partial scholarships and UWC national committees allocate scholarships as part of the selection process.

 

Host Institution(s):

 

• •  Africa:
  • •  Waterford Kamhlaba UWC of Southern Africa Mbabane, Swaziland
• •  Asia:
  • •  Li Po Chun UWC of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR, China
  • •  Mahindra UWC of India Pune, India
  • •  UWC South East Asia Singapore
• •  Europe:
  • •  UWC of the Adriatic Dunio, Italy
  • •  UWC of the Atlantic Llantwit Major, UK
  • •  UWC Maastricht Maastricht, the Netherlands
  • •  UWC in Mostar Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • •  Red Cross Nordic UWC Flekke, Norway
• •  North America:
  • •  Lester B Pearson UWC of the Pacific Victoria, Canada
  • •  UWC USA Montezuma, New Mexico, USA
• •  Central/South America:
  • •  UWC Costa Rica Santa Ana, Costa Rica
  • •  Simón Bolívar UWC of Agriculture Barinas, Venezuela

 

Curriculum:UWC schools and colleges currently follow one of three models:

 

•  Colleges which offer a two year pre-university diploma, the International Baccalaureate (IB). See IB Diploma for more information.

 

•  Schools which offer the IB Diploma within the context of a larger school, providing students of other ages the opportunity to gain a UWC experience. See students aged 2 – 16 for more information.

 

•  A three year tertiary level agricultural and training programme, taught at Simón Bolívar UWC of Agriculture in Venezuela. See Agricultural training for more information.

 

Number of Awards:Not specified.

 

Target group:UWC is open to international students who looking for either a pre-university education or a tertiary agricultural course in a multi-cultural, values based environment.

 

Scholarship value/inclusions:It is UWC’s goal that it will meet 100% of student need and they are actively fundraising to achieve this aim.  Many students have attended UWC with full or partial scholarships.

 

Eligibility:Colleges teaching a two-year pre-university diploma

 

Students interested in the pre-university diploma will normally be aged between 15 and 17 years old at the application stage and have already completed 10 or 11 years of formal education. Students are normally 16 or 17 when they start at a UWC college. Academic requirements vary from country to country.

 

The teaching language of these colleges is English, with the exception of UWC Costa Rica which is bilingual – Spanish and English.  Previous knowledge of the teaching language is not usually necessary. The colleges will offer support if you do not have previous language knowledge.

 

Younger students

 

•  UWC South East Asia – (Ages 4-18). For details on how to apply and entry requirements (this will open a new window  on the UWC South East Asia website)
•  Waterford Kamhlaba UWC – (Ages 11-18) for details on how to apply and entry requirements (this will open a new window on the Waterford UWC website)
•  UWC Maastricht – (Ages 2-18). For details on how to apply and entry requirements email info@uwcmaastricht.com

 

The teaching language at these three schools is English.

 

Agricultural training

 

Simon Bolivar UWC is a tertiary agricultural college and to be eligible to apply students are normally between the ages of 17-18 and are already high school graduates. The teaching language at Simon Bolivar UWC is Spanish.

 

Application instructions:The application process and deadlines are set by national committees and vary from country to country, so please contact the national committee in your country for more information on how the selection process works in your country.  Each UWC national committee tailors the application process and deadlines to the local education system and culture to ensure it is relevant and appropriate.

 

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

 

Contact information:If you have further questions, please contact your national committee.  Find your national committee by selecting your country from the list.

 

Website:http://www.uwc.org/how_to_apply/scholarships.aspx

United World Colleges (UWC) International Youth Scholarships

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East-West Center
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: 1 November (annual)
Study in:  Hawaii, USA
Course starts August 2012

Brief description:

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides Master’s and Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i. Through East-West Center affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world’s most vibrant region.

The fellowships are provided for postgraduate degree study at the University of Hawai‘i and participation in the Center’s international and intercultural programs.

Host Institution(s):University of Hawaii and East West Center, USA

 

 

Field of study:Editor’s Note: Although not explicitly stated in their website,  it appears that the scholarship supports any academic program offered at University of Hawaii (please check with the scholarships provider for the exact information on this).

Degree fellows have opportunities to participate in  the Center’s graduate certificate programs offered in leadership studies, international intercultural studies, population studies and natural resource management.

Other opportunities include invited participation in the Center’s research projects in several areas of international study including politics, governance and security; economics; environmental change; population and health; education; and Pacific islands development.

Number of Awards:Not specified.

Target group:Individuals who are citizens of a country listed below may apply for the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowships:

Southeast Asia: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand Vietnam

East Asia: China (Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland, Taiwan), Japan, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of, Korea, Republic of, Mongolia, Russia.

South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Marianas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Islands.

Scholarship value/inclusions:The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides funding toward Master’s degrees (up to 24-month fellowship) and Doctoral degrees (up to 48-month fellowship) at the University of Hawaii as well as funding for graduate certificate programs and research projects at East-West Center.

Eligibility:

General Requirements

• •  Applicants submit both the application for East-West Center Graduate Fellowship and the graduate admissions application to the University of Hawai‘i to the East-West Center Award Services Office. Applications must be postmarked by the November 1 deadline.
• •  Applicants already enrolled as classified graduate students at the University of Hawai‘i submit only the East-West Center Graduate Fellowship application.
• •  Required tests include the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for applicants from non-English speaking countries, and the GRE or GMAT for all applicants as required by university departments.
• •  Award recipients who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must meet exchange visitor (J-1 visa) requirements.

Degree Fellowship Requirements

Beyond fulfilling degree requirements at the University of Hawai‘i, East-West Center students are required to take part in the Center’s education program. These requirements include:

•  Core Program that meets weekly during the fall semester.

•  Spring Core Issues Course, which will consist of a series of presentations and small-group discussions.

•  Community Service. Degree Fellows are expected to devote 90 hours to community service during their award period.

• Involvement in an EWC Research Project.

• Interdisciplinary Certificate. Students not involved in an EWC research project must pursue one of several interdisciplinary certificates.

• Language Requirement. Degree Fellows who are native speakers of English from USA, Australia or New Zealand must demonstrate proficiency in an Asian/Pacific language or complete four semesters of language coursework.

• Monthly Report to the Associate Dean

Application instructions:It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Download the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship Application Packet and the Fall UH Graduate Degree Application Documents at their website.

You have until 1 November to mail your application to the East-West Center for studies beginning on Fall 2012. Your application does not have to reach the Center by November 1, you only need to show evidence that you have mailed your application by  November 1.

Contact information:

Application forms and additional information may be obtained from:

Graduate Degree Fellowships

Award Services Office

East-West Center

1601 East-West Road

Honolulu, HI 96848-1601

USA

Email: scholarships@eastwestcenter.org

Website:  http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/student-programs/opportunities-for-study/ewc-graduate-degree-fellowship/

East-West Center Graduate Fellowship FAQs: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/student-programs/opportunities-for-study/ewc-graduate-degree-fellowship/gdf-faqs

EWC Graduate Degree Scholarships for Asia and the Pacific

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ADB/Japan Government
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: varies
Study in:  Asia, Australia, USA
Course starts 2012

 

Brief description:The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.   It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

 

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

 

Host Institution(s):ADB-JSP provides scholarships only to participating academic institutions under the Program.

 

Field(s) of study:Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in economics, management, health, education, agriculture,  environment, natural resource management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

 

Only programs at the 20 participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Regions are eligible for ADB-JSP funding.

 

Number of Scholarships:About 300 scholarships are awarded annually.

 

Target group:The scholarships are open to citizens of ADB’s developing member countries.

 

Scholarship value/inclusions:The ADB-JSP provides full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, an allowance for books and instructional materials, medical insurance, and travel expenses.

 

For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

 

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute.   The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

 

Eligibility:

 

1. A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).

 

2. Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution .

 

3. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.

 

4. At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.

 

5. Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old.

 

6. In good health.

 

7. Should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.

 

8. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.

 

9. Staff of academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.

 

10. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.

 

11. ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

 

12. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

 

Application instructions:The procedure in applying for ADB-JSP Scholarships is outlined below:

 

1. Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen Academic Institution(s. Applicants are encouraged to access various resources, including the institutions’ websites and handbooks, and institution information sessions held in-country, to assist them in making an informed decision on the academic institution and course they wish to undertake.

 

2. Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so may result in an application not being processed or to an award being terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined to be false. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income Tax Return or Certification of their Annual Salary/Monthly Salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a Certification of Family Income (Parent’s Income).

 

3. The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for further information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which is the basis for the ranking.

 

4. ADB will review the submission from the academic institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.

 

5. Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.

 

6. The academic institution will inform all applicants of the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees take up their scholarships.

 

7. The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of the Acceptance of Scholarship Award by awardee wherein the scholars agree that after completion of their study, they will return to their home country.

 

8. ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.

 

No separate application to ADB is necessary.  Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.   Please refer to the normal month of intake and deadline of application in the participating academic institutions.

 

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

 

Website: http://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/main

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Asians and Pacific Islanders

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USA Government
Training Fellowship

Deadline:varies,May-Sept (annual)
Study in:  USA
Program starts Apr-Sept 2013

 

Brief description:The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.

 

The Humphrey Program is a non-degree-granting program. Participants may complete academic coursework at their host university to update their academic and professional knowledge in their field, but they do not receive an academic degree as a result of their participation in the program.

 

Host Institution(s):Fellows are placed at one of eighteen (8) participating USA universities.  Fellows are not able to choose which university they will attend. Rather, they are assigned  to the most appropriate host institution based on their area of interest and professional field.

 

 

Field of study:

 

• Agricultural and Rural Development;

• Communications/Journalism;
• Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention;
• Economic Development/Finance and Banking;
• Educational Administration, Planning and Policy;
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention;
• Higher Education Administration;
• Human Resource Management;
• Law and Human Rights;
• Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change;
• Public Health Policy and Management;
• Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration;
• Teaching of English as a Foreign Language;
• Technology Policy and Management;
• Trafficking in Persons, Policy and Prevention;
• Urban and Regional Planning.

 

Number of Awards:Approximately 160-190 are awarded with the fellowship each year.

 

Target group:Citizens of eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere.

 

Scholarship value/inclusions:

 

The Fellowship provides for:

 

•  Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
•  Pre-academic English language training, if required;
•  A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
•  Accident and sickness coverage;
•  A book allowance;
•  A one-time computer subsidy;
•  Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the program and domestic travel to required program events);
•  A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.

 

Eligibility:The applicant must have:

 

•  an undergraduate (first university) degree,
•  a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience,
•  limited or no prior experience in the United States,
•  demonstrated leadership qualities,
•  a record of public service in the community, and
•  strong English skills.

 

Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section or Fulbright Commission in your country of residence to learn about possible specific program requirements (link found below).

 

Application instructions:The deadlines for applicants vary by country but falls around May to September each year. Please check with the Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country to learn about the exact deadline for submitting applications.  Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by 1 October.

 

Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Bi-national Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures.   It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

 

Contact information:Click here for country-specific contact information.  Also see the FAQs.

 

Website: http://humphreyfellowship.org/page/97653/;jsessionid=6ot8gn5pdjpuo

Hubert Humphrey Fellowships for International Students

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American University
American University (AU) awards a limited number of generous partial merit scholarships to academically-qualified incoming international first-year undergraduate students.  The University also offers the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship Program which awards scholarships 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.

Amherst College
Amherst College currently runs a need-based financial aid program that provides assistance to financially needy international students.  Once you have been admitted, your financial need is determined. A financial aid award that is equal to your need will then be offered.  The award is sometimes called an “aid package” because it may include both self-help (employment) and gift aid (scholarships and grants).

Arkansas University
International students are eligible to apply about 10 scholarships offered at the University including the Chancellor’s Scholarship and the General University Scholarships.

Berea College
At Berea College, every admitted student is awarded a 4-year, tuition scholarship. This scholarship works in conjunction with any other grants or scholarships students receive to completely cover the cost of tuition.  Additional costs, such as room, board, and fees, may also be covered by the College, depending upon your financial need. Nearly all of their students receive additional aid for these costs.

Colby-Sawyer College
International Students are eligible for need-based and merit-based financial aid offered by Colby-Sawyer College. The merit-based scholarships are worth $50,000-75,000 over four years of undergraduate study.

Columbia College
Columbia College offers about 20 scholarships and awards to outstanding international students. The awards are one time cash grants and 25%- 100% tuition reduction.

Cornell University
Cornell has a limited amount of funding available for international undergraduates, only 30-40 scholarships are awarded to students in each entering class. The scholarships are either partial or full, based on the selected student’s need.

Darthmouth College
Darthmouth College offers need-based financial aid to  all students, including international and transfer applicants . It does not award academic, athletic or merit scholarships. The College  is committed to meeting 100% of every student’s demonstrated need during their four years of undergraduate study.

Illinois Wesleyan University
Merit-based scholarships are offered to qualified international applicants with outstanding academic achievement and test scores on the required entrance exams. These awards range from $3,000 to $18,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years.  In addition, two full-tuition President’s International Student Scholarships may be awarded each year to two highly qualified international students.

Michigan University
Michigan University provides a number of scholarship and grants to deserving international students at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

New York University Wagner
All international postgraduate student applicants at NYU Wagner are automatically considered for all merit-based scholarships, as the University gives equal consideration to scholarship applicants from within the United States and abroad. Also see NYU Wagner Public Service Fellowships for African Women.

Oregon University
At the University of Oregon you’ll find several sources of financial aid for international students, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Each year, the University of Oregon awards more than one million dollars in financial aid and scholarships to international students. Their top scholarship programs are merit-based and covers partial to full tuition fees.

Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University offers limited scholarships for international students and is awarded on the basis of both exceptional qualifications and demonstrated need. In addition to the 11 Asian students who are awarded yearly under the Freeman Asian Scholars Program, they provide financial assistance to approximately 15 international students from a pool of over 400 such applicants.

York University
The University of York offers competitive scholarships to overseas Masters and PhD students.  The awards cover partial to full tuition fees.

US Colleges and Universities that offer Scholarships for International Students

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Wharton Business School
Masters Degree

Next Deadline:Jan/Mar/Oct (annual)
Study in:  USA
Course starts 2012

Brief description:The Emerging Economy MBA scholarships are offered to students from emerging economies throughout the world. These MBA scholarships help support the financial costs of the MBA for students from regions where repayment of large loans would be difficult.

Host Institution(s):Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylavania

Field of study:Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Awards:One (1)

Target group:Nationals of developing/emerging countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:$20,000

Eligibility:First year students from developing countries admitted to Wharton’s MBA Program.

Application instructions:Application for the scholarships are made through the admissions application.  Deadline for scholarship applications coincides with the admissions deadline  which is done in 3 rounds (October, January and March).

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

Website: http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/admissions/grants-and-fellowships.cfm

MBA Scholarships for Developing Countries at Wharton Business School

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American University
Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline: 15 January 2013
Study in: USA
Course starts August 2013

 

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, undeserved 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.

 

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/egls.cfm

American University Global Scholarships for International Students

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UN/Nippon Foundation
Fellowship

Deadline: 15 Sept 2012 (annual)
Study in:  USA/Europe/Australia
Next program starts 2013

 

Brief description:The UN-Nippon Fellowship Programme is funded by The Nippon Foundation of Japan and implemented by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DAOLOS), with the assistance of the Training and Fellowships Section of the United Nations Division for Economic and Social Affairs.

The main objective of the fellowship is to provide opportunities for advanced education and training in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and related disciplines including marine science, to Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing coastal States, so that they may obtain the necessary knowledge to assist their countries to formulate comprehensive ocean policy and to implement the legal regime set out in UNCLOS and related instruments.

Host Institution(s):Selected Fellows are to carry out specialized research and studies for a 6 month period at one of over 35 host universities or research institutions  in about 16 countries including Australia, France, Barbados, Brazil, USA, Spain, Canada, Ireland, Turkey, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, UK, Chile, The Netherlands, and Greece. See the list of host institutions here.

After which, selected Fellows are to carry out their training for a period of 3 months at the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations Secretariat (New York, U.S.A.) or at one of the following institutions:

• • • Fisheries Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Rome, Italy)
  • • International Labour Organization (Geneva, Switzerland)
  • • International Maritime Organization (London, U.K.)
  • • International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Hamburg, Germany)
  • • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP office to be confirmed according to Fellow’s research topic)

Field of studies:Ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and related disciplines including marine science.

Number of Awards:Each year, the UN-Nippon Selection Committee will review applications and award Fellowships to 10 successful candidates.

Target group:Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing coastal countries.  Previous fellows were from South America (Columbia, Peru, Chile, Brazil, etc.) ; Africa (Ghana, Cameroon, Mozambique, Tanzania, etc.); South Asia (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, etc.); and Southeast Asia and Pacific (Philippines, Indonesia, Solomon Islands, etc.).

Scholarship value/inclusions:Successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to develop a research/study theme of direct relevance to their nation and/or region with respect to ocean affairs and the law of the sea, including in the marine sciences.

The 9-month Fellowship Programme is composed of two consecutive phases which provide Fellows with advanced and customized research and training opportunities in their chose fields:

Phase One: 6-month Advanced Academic Research and Study – undertaken at one of the prestigious participating Host Institutions and under the guidance of subject matter expert(s) who have recognized in-depth expertise in the Fellows’ chosen field of study.

Phase Two: 3-month Research and Training – normally undertaken at DOALOS at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Eligibility:

Candidates must:

• You must be between ages 25 and 40;

• You must have successfully completed a first university degree, and demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent advanced academic research and study;

• You must be a mid-level administrator from a national government organ of a developing coastal State, or another government related agency in such a State, which deals directly with ocean affairs issues, and your professional position must allow you to directly assist your nation in the formulation and/or implementation of policy in this area. This includes marine sciences and the science-policy linkage. Your “Nomination and Recommendation Form” should be completed by a Government official who can attest to the nature of your work with respect to the Government’s ocean affairs and law of the sea related activities, and indicate how an Award would directly contribute to these activities; and

•  Your proposed research and study programme must contribute directly to your nation’s formulation and/or implementation of ocean affairs and law of the sea policies and programmes.

Application instructions:Application instructions (including the forms) are available from the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, or online at the official website (see link below).  Complete applications must be received by DOALOS not later than 15 September annually.

Website: http://www.un.org/depts/los/nippon

UN-Nippon Fellowship Programme

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USA Government
Masters/PhD Degrees

Deadline: varies, Feb-Oct 2013
Study in:  USA
Course starts AY 2014-2015

 

Brief description:

 

The Fulbright Program are scholarships in USA for international students who wants to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree.  The scholarships can also be awarded for non-degree postgraduate studies.

 

It is administered by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices.

 

Host Institution(s): The scholarships are for study in USA Universities and Academic Institutions

 

Field(s) of study: Fulbright grants are available for a variety of disciplines and fields, including the performing and visual arts, the natural sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology. Fulbright encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones.

 

The Fulbright Program will not fund applicants seeking to enroll in a medical degree program nor does it offer grants to those who wish to conduct clinical medical research or training involving patient care and/or contact but it supports the fields of public health and global health.

 

See the country-specific websites (link found in contact information) for updated information on approved field of studies.

 

Number of Awards: Approximately 1,800 student grants are awarded to non-U.S. nationals to study in the United States annually.

 

Target group: These scholarships for study in USA are for international students from Africa, East Asia and Pacific,  Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, The Americas, and South and Central Asia.

 

Scholarship value/inclusions: The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study. The grant also funds tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.  See the official website for the exact scholarship inclusions.

 

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: Outside the U.S., the Fulbright Program is administered by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices. Therefore, foreign students must apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. Program eligibility and selection procedures are determined by each country. Deadline varies per country but is around February to October annually.

 

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

 

Contact information: All scholarship/financial inquiries should be made to your local embassy or Fulbright Commission.

 

Official Scholarship Website:  http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/fubrightprogram.html

USA Fulbright Scholarships for International Students

Japan Human Resource Development Scholarships (JDS) for Developing Countries in Asia

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Japanese Government
Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: Sept-Oct 2012 (annual)
Study in:  Japan
Next course starts Aug-Oct 2013

Brief description: The JDS Program aims to provide nationalities of China, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Viet Nam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka with opportunities for academic research at Japanese higher educational institutions under the Grant Aid assistance by Government of Japan.

The objective of this program is to support the respective Government in its efforts to facilitate its own plans for human resource development mainly for capacity building and institutional building, and thereby extend and enhance the bilateral relationship with Japan.

The JDS Program targets young government officers for public sector, researchers, and others with potential to play leadership roles in their specialties after return to each country as well as to become leaders in their homeland in the 21st century.

This Program is implemented by the related Ministry of the respective countries, Government of Japan JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).

The JDS fellows are sent to Japanese higher educational institutions  to pursue a Master’s Degree.

Host Institution(s): Selected Universities in Japan

Field of studies: Depending on the country, the field of studies supported include: Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics and Finance, Law, Public Policy, International Relations, Information Technology, Industrial Development and other related fields

Number of Awards:

Bangladesh: 15 fellows
Laos: not specified
Philippines: 20 fellows
China: 45 fellows

Target group: Nationals of China, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Viet Nam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship shall include institution expenses (tuition fees, admission fees), traveling and seminar allowance, book allowance, arrival allowance, accommodation allowance, daily expenses, shipping allowance, etc. For more information, please read the terms and conditions of the scholarship (link found below).

Eligibility: See the country-specific eligibility requirements in their respective websites (links found below).

Application instructions: It is important to visit the country-specific websites  for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.  Application forms can also be downloaded from the official websites.

Contact information: See the country-specific contact details in their respective websites (links found below).

Website: Official Scholarship Websites (country specific):  http://sv2.jice.org/e/jds/application/index.htm

Japan Human Resource Development Scholarships (JDS) for Developing Countries in Asia

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The Fifth Annual Scholarship is now available.  Please click on the icon below to download an application.

http://www.ca-core.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/CORE_QLC_Y5_Application.346143935.pdf

Scholarship Deadline: February 23, 2013.

Contact: Please email the CORE Scholarship Committee Chair, Jaime L Del Razo atjdelrazo@ca-core.org

This Scholarship was founded with the intent of providing a direct response to what is an unfair immigration system that continues to deprive aspiring new scholars from continuing their education in the only country they have ever known, the U.S.  As such, we find it imperative to provide a scholarship that attempts to alleviate the enormous financial burden of going to college until comprehensive immigration reform is passed and implemented in this country.

CORE proudly sponsors this scholarship to help undocumented students continue on their academic path. This scholarship is a response to the lack of financial assistance provided to students, who do not have the legal documentation, that attend college in the United States. In particular, we seek to support undocumented students that have met the rigorous academic requirements asked of them and hold the academic promise to achieve so much more.

The “Que Llueva Cafe” Scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes and aspirations of college bound undocumented students so that they can earn their college education and allow for all of their hard work and sacrifice to persevere. This scholarship program strives to make a world of difference.

What are the areas of evaluation that CORE uses to determine their scholarship recipients?

We evaluate each applicant holistically but there are three key areas of evaluation.  They are:

(1) Your personal story, which takes into account financial need and other compelling challenges the applicant has had to endure;

(2) extra-curricular involvement, which includes anything you do outside of class like community involvement, work, and clubs; and

(3) Your academic promise, which is not limited to GPA or test scores but, more importantly, looks at your academic potential for the future.

Is your scholarship open to students outside of California?

Yes.  Our scholarship is open to all states in the U.S. including Puerto Rico.

When is the deadline for the Fourth Annual Que Llueva Café scholarship?

All applications must be postmarked by February 23, 2013.  Late submissions will not be accepted.

Is your scholarship open to college students?

No.  Applicants for our “Que Llueva Café” Scholarship may not be current college students.  Applicants must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

Will you be offering this scholarship every year?

It is our goal to offer this scholarship each year

When will the recipients be notified?

Depending on the number of applications we receive, it is our intention to make a decision on recipients and notify them all by June.  This may change dependent on number of applications we receive.

Will I receive a notification that my scholarship application was received?

No.  Given the large volume of applications we receive and our limited resources, we are unable to notify every applicant that their application was received or the status of their application.

How will I know if I am a scholarship recipient?

All recipients will be notified via a phone call.  Once all recipients have been notified and confirmed, we will post an announcement on our home page of this notification.  Additionally, and depending on volume of applications, we will make an attempt to email our regrets to all applicants that did not receive the scholarship

How many scholarships have you awarded?

First Year: 14 scholarships totaling $7,000

Second Year: 18 scholarships totaling $9,000

Third Year: 30 scholarships totaling $15,000

Fourth Year: 30 scholarships totaling $15,000

You can help by donating today.

How can I make a donation for this scholarship?

Make a donation online by visiting our donation page: Please click here.

OR

Make a check or money order payable to “CORE” and mail to: Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE), P.O. Box 160144, Sacramento, CA 95816.  For a donation card, please click here.

CORE's Que Llueva Café Scholarship

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Korean Government
Bachelors/Masters /PhD

Deadline: 15 Nov/31 Mar  (annual)
Study in: Korea
Course starts September 2013

 

Brief description: The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is designed for international students who wants to pursue higher education in Korean Universities. The scholarship supports Bachelor’s (4 years), Masters (2 years), and PhD  (3 years) plus 1 year Korean language course.

 

Host Institution(s): Universities (or Institutes) designated by NIIED. See the KGSP guidelines (link found below) for the complete list of accredited Universities.

 

Fields of study: Applicants must choose their desired fields of study from the listed programs offered by participating universities or institutes. Detailed information about the fields and majors offered by  Korean universities is found at this link.

 

Number of Scholarships: Around 110 undergraduate scholarships and 345 graduate scholarships will be awarded in 2013 (based on 2012 data).

 

Target group: The scholarships are targeted to students from more than 60 countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, the Americas and Europe. You can check the KGSP guidelines (link found below) to find out if your country is part of the scholarship program.

 

Scholarship value/inclusions:

 

Undergraduate Program

 

•  Airfare: A round-trip economy class ticket
•  Monthly Allowance: 800,000 won per month
•  Relocation (Settlement) Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
•  Repatriation Allowance: 100,000 won upon completion of studies
•  Language Training Fee : The full costs up to 1 year
•  Tuition: The tuition fee up to 5 million won is exempted by the Korean Government, and if any, the tuition fee exceeding 5 million won and the entrance fee for the first semester by the host university
•  Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance for major accidents and illnesses during their scholarship period.

 

Graduate Program

 

•  Airfare: A round-trip economy class ticket
•  Monthly Allowance: 900,000 won per month
•  Relocation (Settlement) Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
•  Language Training Fee : The full costs up to 1 year
•  Tuition: All admission fees are waived by the host institution. The full tuition is paid by NIIED.
•  Medical Insurance: 20,000 won per month(limited insurance coverage) will be provided to the university for students.
•  Research Allowance: 210,000 won for students in human and social sciences; 240,000 won for students in natural and mechanic sciences per semester
•  Dissertation Printing Costs: 500,000 ~ 800,000 won for the costs related to a printing dissertation

 

Special Allowance for ALL students proficient in Korean language (TOPIK level 5 or 6): 100,000 won per month

 

Eligibility:

 

Undergraduate Program

 

•  Must be a citizen of the country to which the scholarship is offered, which also applies to the applicants’ parents
•  Have graduated or will be scheduled to graduate from high school as of March 1st of the invitation year
•  Must possess above 80% (out of 100%) cumulative grade point average (CGPA), or must be within the top 20% (out of 100%) in rank in high school.

 

Graduate Program

 

• The applicant and his/her parents must hold foreign citizenships.  Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are not permitted to apply for this program.

 

•  Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of Sep. 1st, 2012 (born after Sep. 1st, 1972).

 

•  Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of September 1st of the selection year.  Applicants who have enrolled in or graduated from a university in Korea are not eligible for the KGSP program. Specifically, applicants who have previously enrolled in or graduated from an undergraduate program, a master’s program, or a doctoral program in Korea cannot apply for this program.

 

• Applicants must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.64 on a 4.0 scale, 2.80 on a 4.3 scale, 2.91 on a 4.5 scale, or grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previously attended institution. If the applicant does not satisfy the above GPA requirements, he/she will be ineligible to apply to this program.

 

Application instructions: Applicants can only apply for the scholarships through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University. Visit the websites of Korean Embassy/Consulate in your own country.

 

For Undergraduate Program, the Korean Embassy or Consulate will recommend qualified candidates to NIIED by 15 November 2012. Therefore, the application deadline should fall BEFORE this date – around September to November 2012.

 

For the Graduate Program, the Korean Embassy or Consulate will recommend qualified candidates to NIIED by 31 March 2013. Therefore, the application deadline should fall BEFORE this date – around January to March 2013.

 

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

 

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.niied.go.kr/eng/contents.do?contentsNo=78&menuNo=349

Korean Government Scholarship Program for International Students

Vegetarian Scholarship Award

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THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP OFFERS TWO $5,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $10,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Two awards of $5,000 each will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in spring 2013. Deadline is February 20, 2013. We will accept applications postmarked on or before February 20, 2013. Early submission is encouraged.

Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student’s college (U.S. based only). Winners of the scholarships give permission to release their names to the media. Applications and essays become property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We may ask finalists for more information. Scholarship winners are contacted by telephone.

Applications

Please click here to download a PDF of the application. However, applicants are not required to use an application form. A neatly typed document containing the information below will also be accepted as a valid application.

Please send application and attachments to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. For more information call (410) 366-8343 or email vrg@vrg.org.

I. When applying, please include the following:

(Use additional paper if necessary.)

Name:
Street address:
City, State, Zip:
Email address:
Phone number:
Date of birth:
Date of expected graduation from high school:
Grade average in high school:
College(s) applied/accepted to (if known):
Anticipated major in college:
Parents’ or Guardians’ names:
Parents’ or Guardians’ addresses:
City, State, Zip:
High school principal:
Name of one high school teacher:
Name of high school:
Address of high school:
City, State, Zip:
People in the vegetarian movement, if any, who know you (Please include contact information):
Extracurricular activities (please describe):
Favorite subjects in school:

II. Please submit an essay addressing the following:

1. How you promoted vegetarianism in your high school and/or community
2. Your successes
3. Your challenges
4. What you learned/what you would do different
5. How you expect to promote vegetarianism in college and beyond
6. Your future goals
7. Your strengths
8. Your weaknesses
9. Your “perfect” life in five years
10. Why you should receive this scholarship
11. How you became vegetarian and why you are vegetarian
12. How you define vegetarian
13. Why vegetarianism is important to you
14. What else is important to you
15. What vegetarian foods you would recommend to a non-vegetarian
16. What restaurants you would recommend to a non-vegetarian

III. Please also attach:

1. A copy of your transcripts or report cards for the past two years. (An official copy is not necessary. Photocopies of your report cards will suffice.)
2. Three or more recommendations (including at least one teacher).
3. Any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism in high school and/or community including photographs, newspaper stories, etc.

Address: PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone/Email: Ph: (410) 366-8343 Email:  vrg@vrg.org
Web Address: http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: February 20th
Requirements: *A copy of your transcripts or report cards for the past two years. (An official copy is not necessary. Photocopies of your report cards will suffice.)
*Three or more recommendations (including at least one teacher).
*Any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism in high school and/or community including photographs, newspaper stories, etc

Vegetarian Scholarship Award

Taiwan Government Scholarships for International Students

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Government of Taiwan
Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 Mar 2013 (annual)
Study in:  Taiwan
Course starts September 2013

Brief description: The Taiwan Government through the Ministry of Education (MOE) offers Bachelors, Masters, and PhD  scholarships for international students who wants to study in Taiwan Colleges and Universities through the Taiwan Scholarship Program.

The program aims to encourage outstanding international students (excluding students from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau) to undertake degree studies in Taiwan so as to familiarize themselves with the academic environment in Taiwan and promote communication, understanding and friendship between Taiwan and countries around the world.

Host Institution(s):

See this link for a list of Colleges and Universities in Taiwan (Note: You must confirm with the University/College of your choice if they are participating in the scholarship program).

Field of study: The scholarships cover a wide range of disciplines offered by Taiwan Universities and Colleges.

Target Group: The scholarships are targeted to international students from Africa, Asia, South America, Europe, USA and the rest of the world.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

(i) Tuition and payment of academic fees, including credit fee.

Upon validation of tuition and above fees, the MOE awards each recipient per semester up to NTD40,000. If the total amount of these fees should exceed NTD40,000, the remainder of all costs shall be covered by either the recipient, or the recipient’s college, whereas over NTD40,000 are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Tuition and academic fees do not include any of the following: administration fees, thesis advising fees, insurance premiums, accommodation, Internet access, all of which are payable by the recipients.

(ii) Subsistence allowance

The MOE offers each recipient undertaking undergraduate studies a monthly stipend of NTD15,000; it offers each recipient undertaking postgraduate studies a monthly stipend of NTD20,000.

The maximum period of each scholarship is four years for undergraduate programs, two years for master programs, and four years for doctorate programs. The maximum length of the total awards for each recipient undertaking a combination of studies is five years.

Eligibility:

(i) Applicants must be a foreign national with a high-school diploma or post-secondary degree(s), with an excellent academic record, and be of good moral character.

(ii) Applicants are ineligible if they meet the following criteria:

1. Are R.O.C. nationals or overseas Chinese students

2. Are already registered or have obtained student status at any university/college in Taiwan. Graduating students pursuing further studies are exempt from this rule.

3. Have already studied in Taiwan for the same level of degree as the one in which they currently intend to enroll.

4. Are exchange or dual/joint degree students admitted in accordance with academic cooperation agreements between local universities/colleges and international universities/colleges.

5. Have been a recipient of the Taiwan Scholarship for over a total of five years.

6. Have had, in the past, their Taiwan Scholarship or Huayu Enrichment Scholarship from the MOE revoked.

7. Are recipients of any other scholarship or subsidy offered by the Taiwan government or education institutions in Taiwan. This excludes subsidies offered by universities/colleges to cover tuition and other fees exceeding the scholarship limit.

(iii) Applicants should apply directly for admission within the deadlines specified by each university/college listed in the “Association of Taiwan Scholarship Program Schools” (see Appendix 1). Applications for admission outside of the universities/colleges participating in the Taiwan Scholarship Program are automatically disqualified and will not be returned.

Application instructions: Scholarship applicants should apply directly for admission to Taiwan universities and colleges of their choice within their specified application deadlines.

For the application process, guidelines and forms, types of scholarship and quotas, selection criteria and deadlines, applicants should directly contact the relevant Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office, as early as possible or by 31 January each year.

To apply for the scholarship, the applicant must send all completed documents to the nearest Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office in his/her home country.  In principle, the yearly application period is from 1 February through 31 March. However, the actual application period will be in accordance with the general regulations of the local Taiwan Representative Offices.

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

Official Scholarship Website:  http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=12482&CtNode=11364&mp=1

Taiwan Government Scholarships for International Students