Tuesday, April 2, 2013

International Ambassador Scholarships at University of West London


University of West LondonUniversity of West London
Bachelors/Masters Degree




Deadline: 23 August 2013

Study in: London, UK

Course starts September 2013



Brief description: The International Ambassador Scholarship recognises and provides financial support for outstanding students who wish to act as ambassadors for the University of West London.    International Ambassadors will be active representatives of the University.


Host Institution(s):University of West London, UK


Field(s) of study: Any full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of West London


Number of Scholarships: Up to 100 scholarships


Target group: International Students around the world


Scholarship value/inclusions: Scholarships are worth up to £5,000 ($7,500 USD). Please note that these are partial scholarships.


Eligibility:Students are eligible to apply for the scholarship if they have been offered an unconditional place to study on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of West London, commencing in September 2013.


Application instructions: You can apply for our International Ambassador Scholarships in September 2013 by completing a scholarship application form. Only apply if you have been accepted to a programme offered at University of West London. The deadline for applications is no later than 23 August 2013.


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


Website:


http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/fees_and_scholarships/International_Ambassador_Scholarships.jsp



Master In Design Scholarship Competition of Gufram Lab & Domus Academy in Italy

Gufram Lab


Domus Academy and Gufram Lab are launching scholarship competition for Master In Design at Domus Academy. The competition is open to graduates in design and architecture an to people with an appropriate background and professional experience in the design field. Three scholarships of 70% , 50% and 30% of the total tuition fee of the Master Program are offered as prizes. Projects must be sent to the by e-mail and post till 3rd May 2013.


Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided for the Master in Design which aims at training students to grow into individuals capable of developing remarkable professional skills and willing to play an active role while proposing new intuitions, aesthetic visions and cultural values.


Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Masters degree level.
Scholarship Provider: Domus Academy
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy


Eligibility: -Candidates holding a first-level academic diploma or BA degree, or about to graduate within the academic year 2012/13 and with a knowledge of the English language (IEL TS 5.0 academic or equivalent certificate minimum).


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


Scholarship Description: Candidates are asked to identify new product concepts that will maintain both the continuity with the values of the historical brand, and lead to new directions to be explored. The field of research we want to approach encompasses all the existing typologies in domestic furniture.The competition is open to graduates in design and architecture an to people with an appropriate background and professional experience in the design field. Most of the items in its catalogue are radical experimentations of those years, a period during which designers were working together with artists and architects to explore new forms and new materials (for example: expanded polyurethane). The distinctive elements of Gufram production are: the relationship with art,  iconicity,  stylistic discontinuity with domestic furniture and originality.


Number of awards offered: Three Scholarships are offered.


Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded on total tuition fee of Master Program


What does it cover?

One scholarship covering 70% of the total tuition fee of the Master Program.

One scholarship covering 50% of the total tuition fee of the Master Program.

One scholarship covering 30% of the total tuition fee of the Master Program.


Selection Criteria: Not Known


Notification: Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail on 17th May 2013.


How to Apply: Projects in digital format must be sent by e-mail to competitions-at-domusacademy.it. Paper works must be sent by post. Participants can choose the presentation technique that better express their skills (they can use hand sketches, digital illustrations, 3D renderings, etc): maximum 5 A3 boards in .PDF or .TIFF files.

-Short written description of the project: maximum 1 A4 page.

-Curriculum vitae of the participant: maximum 1 A4 page

-Statement of purpose: maximum 5 lines on an A4 page.

- Domus Academy Application Form*

The candidates are asked to send their materials in one sole file in .PDF format. Any further attached material will be considered a plus and will be evaluated by the jury. * Application fee is waived for competition participants


Scholarship Application Deadline: The works must be mailed to Domus Academy by and not later than 3rd May 2013.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application



Rotary International Peace Fellowships


Rotary International Peace FellowshipsRotary Foundation
Masters/Certificate




Deadline: 1 July 2013

Study in: various countries

Course starts 2014



Brief description:The Rotary Foundation is looking for Rotary Peace Fellows who are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities.  Fellows are chosen from countries and cultures around the globe based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict resolution during their careers.


Host Institution(s):


•  Chulalongkorn University , Bangkok, Thailand (professional development center)

•  Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , USA

•  International Christian University , Tokyo, Japan

•  University of Bradford , West Yorkshire, England

•  University of Queensland , Brisbane, Australia

•  Uppsala University , Uppsala, Sweden


Field(s) of study:


Fellows can study either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution.


Target group:


Open to everyone around the world


Scholarship value/inclusions:


The Rotary Peace Fellowship includes: tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, internship/field study expenses


Eligibility:


• A strong commitment to international understanding and peace demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal and community service activities


•  A bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience as a minimum, with strong academic achievement


•  A minimum of three years’ combined paid or unpaid full-time relevant work experience (master’s degree) or five years’ relevant work experience with current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level position (professional development certificate)


•  Proficiency in a second language (master’s degree) or in English (professional development certificate)


•  Strong leadership skills


Application instructions:


Interested candidates must apply for Rotary Peace Fellowships through their local Rotary club. Use the Club Locator to find Rotary club contact information. If your hometown doesn’t have a Rotary club, try entering the names of nearby cities. You also can try searching for Rotary club websites.   Application deadline varies per Rotary club.  District-endorsed Rotary Peace Fellowship applications are due to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July annually.


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


Website:


Official Scholarship Website: http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/educationalprograms/rotarycentersforinternationalstudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx



Tuition-waiver Scholarship for EU-Russian Studies Master’s Programme

University of TartuUniversity of  Tartu offers tuition-waiver scholarship for pursuing masters degree level. The Scholarship is provided to study in EU-Russian Studies. The EU and non-EU applicants can apply for this scholarship. Ten tuition-waiver scholarships are offered which cover the full tuition for 2 years of the programme. All qualified applicants for the MA programme will be automatically considered for a scholarship, no special application form is required. Application should be submitted online by April 16, 2013.


Study Subject(s): The Scholarship is provided to pursue EU-Russian Studies Master’s programme.


Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Masters-MA degree level.
Scholarship Provider: University of Tartu
Scholarship can be taken at: Estonia


Eligibility: -All qualified applicants for the MA programme will be automatically considered for a scholarship, no special application form is required.

-The EU and non-EU applicants can apply for this scholarship.


Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The EU and non-EU applicants can apply for this scholarship.


Scholarship Description: Tuition-waiver scholarship allows students to attend publicly funded higher education institutions by “waiving” tuition and fees under certain criteria. If you receive the tuition-waiver scholarship you have to start paying the tuition fee only if you fail to study full time. A full-time student is supposed to get 30 ECTS per semester and 60 ECTS per academic year.


Number of awards offered: 10 tuition-waiver scholarships are offered.


Duration of award(s): Tuition-waiver scholarships are available for 2 years of the programme.


What does it cover? A full-time student is supposed to get 30 ECTS per semester and 60 ECTS per academic year. The payment threshold is 6 ECTS: if you get 24 ECTS by the end of semester, you do not have to pay yet. However, you need to get 60 ECTS by the end of the academic year: credit points are calculated cumulatively per semester. If you get 20 ECTS by the end of semester, you have to pay for 4 ECTS on the basis of the invoice prepared at the beginning of the next semester.


Selection Criteria: Not Known


Notification: Not Known


How to Apply: All qualified applicants for the MA programme will be automatically considered for a scholarship, no special application form is required. Applicants are required to fill in an online application and post the signed application and required documents.


Scholarship Application Deadline: Applicants must submit the International scholarships application form with all supporting documents by the indicated deadline: April 16, 2013.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application



Monday, April 1, 2013

Stirling Master of Business Administration (MBA) Scholarships in UK

University of StirlingUniversity of Stirling, Stirling Management School announces Postgraduate Scholarships to the students wishing to study Masters in Business Administration for entry in September 2013.  Applications from students in the United Kingdom, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Europe will be considered. Two scholarships of £7700 each will be awarded to students joining the Stirling MBA.


Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of business administration.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at University of Stirling in UK.
Scholarship Provider: Stirling Management School , University of Stirling
Scholarship can be taken at: UK


Eligibility:  Applications from students in the United Kingdom, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Europe will be considered.  Students must hold, or expect to obtain an offer or an unconditional offer of a place on the full time Stirling MBA for entry in September 2013.


Scholarship Open for International Students: Applications from students in the India,  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Angola,Benin, Botswana,Burkina Faso,Burundi,Cameroon,Cape Verde,Central African Republic,Chad,Comoros,Republic of the Congo,Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial ,Guinea, Eritrea,Ethiopia, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana ,Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya,Lesotho,Liberia, Madagascar,Malawi,Mali, Mauritania,Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone , South Africa, South ,Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo,Uganda , Zambia, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela will be considered.


Scholarship Description: Applications may be submitted for the Scholarship along with the course application, but only those obtaining and accepting a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition.


Number of Awards: 2 scholarships are awarded.


Duration of Awards: Not Known


What does it cover? Two scholarships of £7700 each will be awarded to students joining the Stirling MBA in September 2013.  These scholarships are funded by the Stirling Management School and meet 50% of the overseas fee rate.  This means that the successful candidates will pay a course fee reduced by £7700 in September 2013.


Notification: Successful students will be notified of the outcome via email in July 2013.


How to apply:  Complete the  Stirling MBA Scholarship application form. Please e-mail completed applications and statements/essays to: jane.glen at stir.ac.uk


Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is  5th July 2013


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application



Henley Business School Postgraduate Scholarships for International and EU Students in UK

Henley Business School of University of Reading is offering International and EU postgraduate scholarships for 2013. The Scholarships are awarded to the postgraduate students to pursue their studies in the field of Business, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing. The International scholarships provide £5,000 towards the cost of tuition fees. EU scholarships provide £2,000 towards the cost of tuition fees. Scholarships are offered to students who have received and accepted an offer of a place on a masters programme.


Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of : Accounting and Financial Management; Entrepreneurship and Management; International Business; International Human Resource Management; International Management; International Management and Accounting; or, Marketing and International Management.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at Henley Business School, University of Reading in UK.
Scholarship Provider: University of Reading
Scholarship can be taken at: UK


Eligibility: Applicants should provide evidence of academic excellence and of activities outside their academic studies which have made positive contributions to business and/or society.


Scholarship Open for International Students: International and EU Students can apply for the scholarship.


Scholarship Description: Henley Business School will provide £90,000 of International and EU postgraduate scholarships in 2013 for applicants who have received and accepted an offer of a place on a masters programme in accounting, international business, human resource management, entrepreneurship, marketing and international management.


Number of Awards: Not known


Duration of Awards: Not known


What does it Cover? The International scholarships provide £5,000 towards the cost of tuition fees. EU scholarships provide £2,000 towards the cost of tuition fees.


Notifications: Applicants will be informed of a decision on application by 31st July 2013.


How to apply: Applicants can apply online. In order to apply for a scholarship, complete the Scholarship Application Form 2013 and return it to j.stansmore-at-henley.ac.uk.



Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is June 28, 2013


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application




MBA in International Business Scholarship Competition at MIB School of Management of Trieste in Italy

MIB School of Management of TriesteMIB School of Management of Trieste, Italy is announcing a scholarship competition for young talented Entrepreneur applicants to the XXIV Edition of the MBA in International Business. The Scholarship will cover 50% of the tuition fees. MIB School of Management will award scholarships on the basis of educational qualifications, professional skills and motivation shown during the entrance interview. Candidate must have academic degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline and of 35 years old on 30th August, 2013. Candidate must be an entrepreneur (has its own company/business, contractor, consultant, and freelancer) and must have proficient in English and have minimum 3 years of work experience. Applications should be sent by post.


Study Subject(s): The Scholarship is provided to study in the field of International Business.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing MBA-Masters’ degree level.
Scholarship Provider: MIB School of Management of Trieste, Italy
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy


Eligibility:-Candidates must meet the following requirements:

- Academic degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline.

- No more than 35 years old on 30 August, 2013.

- Be an entrepreneur (founder of its own company/business, contractor, consultant, freelancer)

- Good working knowledge of English (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE certificate is recommended).

- Minimum 3 years of work experience.


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


Scholarship Description: MIB School of Management of Trieste, Italy is pleased to announce a scholarship competition for young talented Entrepreneur applicants to the XXIV Edition of the MBA in International Business. The Scholarship will go toward tuition fees to attend the XXIV edition of the MBA in International Business programme.


Number of awards offered: Not Known


Duration of award(s): Not Known


What does it cover? The Scholarship will cover 50% of the tuition fees. The full tuition fees are equivalent to 25.000,00 EUR (21% VAT included). The amount of the scholarship will be discounted from the overall tuition fees. In case of course abandonment or exclusion for any reason, no amount of the scholarship will be paid or reimbursed.


Selection Criteria: MIB School of Management will award scholarships to the best candidates on the basis of educational qualifications, professional skills and motivation shown during the entrance interview.


Notification: Not Known


How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.To be considered for a scholarship, the application form for the programme must be completed on-line. In order to finalize the application, the following documents must be received by post:

- Degree certificate and transcript

- Two letters of recommendation

- A certificate demonstrating adequate knowledge of English such as TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (alternatively, verification of skills may be made directly by the School)

- A deductive reasoning test score such as GMAT (alternatively, verification may be made directly by the School).


Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for MBA scholarship applications is May 1, 2013.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application