CIMO scholarships for Studies in Finland

CIMO has a number of scholarship programmes for Doctoral level studies and research at Finnish universities. They are targeted at all academic fields, with the exception of the scholarships for advanced-level degree students of the Finnish language, which are specific to that particular field.

Note: CIMO does not have any scholarship programmes or other financial assistance available for Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree studies in Finland, or post-Doctoral students. Neither do we have any grants for beginner’s-level studies of Finnish or Swedish. (However, other funding possibilities may apply to you - please refer to the other sections in the left-hand menu under *Tuition and scholarships')

CIMO currently administers the following scholarship programmes:

• CIMO Fellowships


• Finnish Government Scholarship Pool


• Scholarships for Kindred Peoples (Finno-Ugrian minorities in Russia)


• Scholarships for Master's level degree students of the Finnish language (information on the cimo.fi site)


• Scholarships for post-Master's-level degree students and researchers of the Finnish language (information on the cimo.fi site)

Please click on the appropriate section, or follow the left-hand menu navigation to find out more about each programme, the eligibility requirements, the application procedure, whom to contact, etc.

Start-up finance for young PhD students and researchers

The scholarships CIMO offers are not full scholarships, for example, they can not be applied to cover a whole PhD. Rather, they are intended to work as start-up finance for young PhD students and researchers, who are yet to be invited to a Finnish university and who do not have a long post-Master’s research career behind them.

However, the CIMO scholarships are also applicable to those who have, for example, been accepted into a Doctoral degree programme, even though they can not cover the whole time it takes to complete a PhD.

The extent of the scholarship programmes varies from three (3) months to an academic year.

If you are granted a CIMO scholarship, and your studies or research continue in Finland after your initial CIMO scholarship period is over, you should plan ahead and also research into other funding possibilities. Please see the ‘other sources of funding' section.

CIMO scholarships for advanced-level students of the Finnish language

CIMO offers scholarships for those foreign students who are studying Finnish at advanced degree level in foreign universities. In other words, these CIMO scholarships are not applicable to beginner's level Finnish language studies. Information on CIMO's advanced-level Finnish language scholarships, application times and application is available on the organisational web site of CIMO (links to the scholarship pages are provided in the list above).

CIMO scholarships and taxation

The CIMO scholarships in themselves are tax-free, since the total maximum scholarship sum that can be granted to an individual applicant does not exceed the taxation limit for scholarships in Finland. However, if you receive other scholarships or other income simultaneously with a CIMO scholarship, you may be liable to taxation. For tax-related queries, please contact the Finnish tax administration www.vero.fi

Hanken International Master's Student Scholarship in Finland

Hanken offers a limited number of scholarships for international master's degree students. The scholarship amount is EUR 6000 per year for two years (EUR 12 000 in total). In order to be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant has to fulfill all of the following criteria:

• the applicant should have foreign (non-Finnish) citizenship


• the applicant's permanent residence should be outside Finland at the time of application


• the applicant's previous degree should be from a non-Finnish higher education institution (applicants currently studying at a Finnish higher education institution are not eligible for a scholarship)


• the applicant should move to Finland in order to study at Hanken


• the applicant should not be entiteld to student financial aid through the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (KELA)

The scholarship application is submitted at the same time as the application for admission to the chosen Master's Degree Programme at Hanken. There will be a specific question regarding the scholarship on the application form and therefore no separate application is needed.

The scholarship is paid in four installments of EUR 1500 during the first year and in two installments of EUR 3000 during the second year. In order to recieve the first installment the student must have completed at least 6 credits after the first exam week. The second installment is paid if the student has completed at least 22 credits in total after the second exam week. The third installment is paid after the third exam week if the student has completed at least 36 credits in total and the fourth installment after the fourth exam week if the student has completed at least 52 credits in total.

The first installment of the second year is paid after the second exam week if the student has completed at least 78 credits in total. The final installment will be paid if the student has completed his or her master's degree by the first graduation day of the following academic year.

Scholarships are awarded in order of merit and the selection criteria are the same as for admission to the Master's Degree Programmes (academic performance, GMAT/GRE test score and motivation). Scholarship applicants will be notified about the outcome of the selection at the same time as the admission results are released. Scholarship recipients will receive more detailed information with their admission package.

Source:http://www.hanken.fi/public/en/scholarships#document2

Scholarship options in Finland

Scholarships in Finland are mainly available for Doctoral level studies and research only, however, there are some exceptions. For example, if you are a non-EU citizen and have been accepted into a Master’s degree programme in which you are charged a tuition fee, you can apply for certain institutional scholarships.

Remember that first of all, you need to apply for a study placement - see section 'How to apply'!

Scholarships that you can apply from Finland include:

• CIMO scholarship programmes for Doctoral level studies and research at Finnish universities.


• Institutional scholarships offered by the higher education institutions themselves, especially for those enrolled in Master’s programmes that carry a tuition fee for non-EU/EEA nationals.

Please refer to the scholarship descriptions in this section to find out more about the different scholarship programmes, how to apply, eligibility requirements, etc.

Scholarships for Bachelor’s and Master’s level studies?

No tuition fees are charged in Bachelor’s level degree programmes in Finland. The same is true of several Master’s programmes. The cost of this education is covered by the Finnish government, therefore, there are usually no scholarships available.

However, in those Master's level programmes that charge a tuition fee from non-EU/EEA students, institutional scholarships for non-EU/EEA students are available. These institutional scholarships are always applied for directly from the university in question.

In the Erasmus Mundus Master's programmes, scholarships are also available. They are always applied via the university consortium offering the Erasmus Mundus programme in question. Please see further info in the section concerning Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

Please note: CIMO does not have any scholarship options for Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies in Finland (excluding the Master's level scholarship programme for advanced-level degree students of the Finnish language).

You may be eligible to apply for some '"study abroad" scholarships in your home country, and from international organisations and foundations. For information on these, please turn to the educational advisers and authorities in your home country.

Source: http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships

 

The Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) Program

The Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) Program provides promising emerging scientists and engineers with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of the government department concerned.

The number of awards varies according to the budgets of participating departments and agencies.

Are you eligible for a Visiting Fellowship?

• You must have received a doctoral degree in the natural sciences or engineering from a recognized university within the past five years. Your application will be accepted if you are currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a recognized university; however, you must expect to complete all requirements for your degree (including the thesis defence) within six months of submitting your application.


• If you have withdrawn from the workforce and active research for maternity leave, or to raise a child for at least one year, after you received your doctorate, NSERC will extend the eligibility period to six years.


• You can apply only twice for a Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratories.

You will not be allowed to take up your award until confirmation of completion of degree requirements is received. You may hold only one Visiting Fellowship.

There are no restrictions on the nationality of applicants, but awards are subject to a citizenship quota: two-thirds of awards must be made to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Successful candidates who are not Canadians or permanent residents of Canada must satisfy Canadian immigration requirements. The Department of National Defence can consider applications from Canadian citizens only.

Application deadlines

There are no deadlines for application to this program; applications are processed and reviewed as they are received.

Review procedures and selection criteria

Selection committees, appointed by the individual government departments, will be responsible for the pre-selection of applicants, recommending only the most meritorious applicants whose names will be placed on the inventory of approved candidates for a Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratories. Applicants will be informed by NSERC if their names have been placed on the inventory.

Note: Candidates should be aware that placement on the inventory does not guarantee a fellowship; it is a preliminary requirement only.

Approved candidates to be offered a fellowship will be selected by the individual government departments. Successful applicants will be notified by NSERC or by the interested government department. Approximately three months after receipt of a complete application, departments may request additional information (e.g., interviews) before offering a fellowship. The names of the approved candidates will remain on the inventory for one full year or until they are offered a fellowship. At the end of the year, if the candidate has not been offered a fellowship, they may request that their name remain on the inventory for one additional year.

The selection committee will rate the applications according to the following criteria:

• academic excellence
  
  
  
  • scholarships and awards held;
  
  
  • duration of previous studies;
  
  
  
  


• research ability or potential
  
  
  
  • quality of contributions to research and development;
  
  
  • relevant work experience and academic training;
  
  
  • critical ability, capacity for critical thought and analysis;
  
  
  • ability to apply skills and knowledge;
  
  
  • judgment, originality, and curiosity;
  
  
  • initiative and autonomy;
  
  
  • enthusiasm for research;
  
  
  • determination and ability to complete projects within an appropriate period of time;
  
  
  
  


• communication skills
  
  
  
  • ability or potential to communicate scientific concepts clearly and logically in written and oral formats (e.g., quality of presentation of application, participation in the preparation of publications, special awards for oral presentations or papers);
  
  
  
  


• interpersonal and leadership abilities
  
  
  
  • professional and relevant extracurricular interactions and collaborations (e.g., mentoring, teaching, supervisory experience, project management, chairing committees, organizing conferences/meetings, and elected positions held);
  
  
  
  


• justification for location of tenure and potential benefits to the government department (e.g., specific skills or experience that relate directly to ongoing research in participating government departments).

Announcement of competition results

Decisions are announced approximately three months after receipt of complete applications.

Source: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories-Laboratoires/index_eng.asp

La Trobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (LTUPRS), Australia

La Trobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (LTUPRS)

International students who want to study a higher degree by research at a  Master's or PhD level can also apply for the La Trobe University Postgraduate  Research Scholarships (LTUPRS).

The La Trobe University Postgraduate Research Scholarships are valued at  A$24 653 per annum in 2013 and is designed to assist with the cost of  living (cannot be used to pay tuition fees).

The closing date for these scholarships is 30 September for  students who wish to begin their studies the following year.

Scholarship recipients must be ready to commence no later than 30 June in  the year after application. Please note also that scholarship offers will be  made conditional on evidence of English language proficiency.

International students may apply for this scholarship when they apply for admission to La Trobe University. A separate application form is not  required, although applicants should note that they may be required to submit  further documentation on request (e.g. thesis chapter/s in English translation).

Source: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/scholarships/research