Kamran Djam Scholarships - UK

Thanks to the generosity of the Fereydoun Djam Charitable Trust there are a number of Kamran Djam scholarships available for UK/EU and Overseas fee-paying SOAS students, providing a contribution towards fees of between £3,000 and £13,000 each year for the duration of the award. The MPhil/PhD scholarship is paid for 3 years.  The MA is paid for one year (or two years if part-time). The Undergraduate scholarship is paid for one year.
Eligible Programmes


  • SOAS undergraduates entering their final year in 2013/14, studying BA Persian

  • SOAS undergraduates entering their final year in 2013/14, studying BA Persian and another subject.

  • Full-time or part-time MA Iranian Studies starting in 2013/14

  • Full-time MPhil PhD (new admissions only) in the following subject areas: Persian Language, Persian Literature, Iranian History starting in 2013/14


Candidate Criteria


  • BA Applicants entering their final year in 2013/14 must expect to be awarded a first class Honours Degree. Applicants who expect an upper second class degree may also apply, but will not be given preference.

  • MA Applicants must possess or expect to be awarded a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent. Applicants with a non UK masters degree must be in the top rank as evidenced by references and transcripts. Applicants with a 2.1 may also apply but will not be given preference.

  • MPhil/PhD applicants must possess or expect to be awarded a masters degree with a mark of Distinction from a UK university. Applicants with a non UK masters degree must be in the top rank as evidenced by references and transcripts.  Applicants with a mark of merit may also apply but will not be given preference.

  • The scholarship is open to UK/EU and overseas fee-paying full time students.

  • For MPhil/PhD & MA applicants only, applicants must have an offer of admission to a Research programme or to the MA Iranian Studies at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline.


Candidate Assessment


  • Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by a Selection Panel consisting of three academic members.

  • The assessment will be based on the information in your application.  Selectors will be looking at degree results, academic references, statement of intent (for undergraduate and Master applicants) and full research proposal (for MPhil/PhD applicants), and other relevant information.


Notification of Results

Successful candidates will be notified by e-mail regarding the outcome of their application by mid-July.  If you have not heard from us by mid-July, you should assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Scholarship application deadline


  • Scholarship applications must be received no later than 17.00 (GMT) on 31 May 2013.

  •  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered

  • For the MPhil/PhD & MA applicants only, applicants applying for scholarships must also submit an application for admission well in advance.  Please note that complete applications for admission can take up to 4 weeks to be considered by the Department, although this duration can vary depending on the time of year.  You should be prepared to wait up to 6 weeks in busy periods.


Scholarship Application Procedures

A scholarship application pack, which consists of an application form, guidance notes and reference form, is available for download from the download box at the top right or can be obtained from:

Scholarships Officer
Registry
SOAS
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London
WC1H 0XG
United Kingdom

Email: scholarships@soas.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7074 5091/ 5094

Source: http://www.soas.ac.uk/registry/scholarships/kamran-djam-scholarships.html

ADB - Japan Scholarship Program

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (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 pursue 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.

The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 27 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the region.

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

Moredetail and source: http://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/main

 

Chulalongkorn University 2013 - Thailand, Master & Doctoral Scholarships

Chulalongkorn University is currently offering scholarships granted to ASEAN nationals who intend to further their graduate studies in Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Thai Studies at the Thai Studies Center, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. The program will start in June 2013. Please visit Chulalongkorn’s University official website for the offered courses.

Provisions of the Scholarships


The scholarships will cover the following:

  1. An economy class round-trip ticket to and from designated capital cities or principal cities (excluding domestic airfare with both neighboring countries and Thailand.) Travelling expenses incurred other than air tickets will be borne by recipients.

  2. Tuition Fees.

  3. Stipend and accommodation in the amount of 16,000 baht/month.


Eligibility of Applicants:



  1. Applicants must be UGM students.

  2. Applicants must return to teach/work at their home counties after graduation from Chulalongkorn University.

  3. Applicants must have completed Bachelor’s Degrees or Master’s Degrees as appropriate in related fields.

  4. Applicants must have a grade point average for the latest semester before applying of not lower than 2.75 for undergraduate, and not lower than 3.25 for postgraduate.

  5. Applicants’ age must be less than 35.

  6. Applicants must have a good command of English. A minimum TOEFL score of 500 or 173 Computer-based or IELTS score of 5.0 is required. (Except the applicants with scholarship)

  7. Applicants must be in good health.

  8. Applicants must not be recipients of other types of scholarships.


Documents Required for Application



  1. Completed application form  with a 3 cm x 4 cm size photograph.

  2. Curriculum Vitae

  3. Certificate of Graduation

  4. Transcript of Academic Record of the last educational institution attended

  5. Photocopy of passport

  6. Two recommendation letters from the Head, the Director, the Dean which the applicant belongs

  7. Physical examination certificate from a hospital in candidates’ home countries


Source: http://academic.chula.ac.th/

VUFP Scholarships - Bachelor’s degree International Business Administration - Netherlands

The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) offers talented prospective students the unique opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s degree International Business Administration (IBA) at VU University. VU University has committed to providing approximately 1 million euro towards attracting highly motivated, excellent students.

Deadline to apply for a VUFP scholarship in combination with the Bachelor’s degree International Business Administration is May 1. Please send a complete application form to vufp@vu.nl.

Eligible candidates

The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is a scholarship for strongly motivated students with excellent study results. Eligible candidates must be able to prove their academic excellence, must have applied for the Bachelor's programme International Business Administration, do not have the Dutch nationality and have not graduated from a Dutch higher education programme.

How to apply

Fill out the VUFP application form:

1. Transcript for secondary education (see application form: appendix A)
2. Motivation letter for the VUFP scholarship (see application form: appendix B)
3. Financial Plan  (see application form: appendix C)

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VU Fellowship Programme - VUFP





VUFP procedure - Bachelor’s degree International Business Administration

The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) offers talented prospective students the unique opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s degree International Business Administration (IBA) at VU University. VU University has committed to providing approximately 1 million euro towards attracting highly motivated, excellent students.

Deadline to apply for a VUFP scholarship in combination with the Bachelor’s degree International Business Administration is May 1. Please send a complete application form to vufp@vu.nl.

Eligible candidates

The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is a scholarship for strongly motivated students with excellent study results. Eligible candidates must be able to prove their academic excellence, must have applied for the Bachelor's programme International Business Administration, do not have the Dutch nationality and have not graduated from a Dutch higher education programme.

How to apply

Fill out the VUFP application form:

1. Transcript for secondary education (see application form: appendix A)
2. Motivation letter for the VUFP scholarship (see application form: appendix B)
3. Financial Plan  (see application form: appendix C)

Application procedure IBA students































ActionDeadline
Students register for the Bachelor’s degree International Business Administration in Studielink and the VUnet portal. More information on how to apply for a Master's programme can be found on www.vu.nl/application1 May 2013
Students apply for a VUFP scholarship by sending an e-mail to vufp@vu.nl. See How to apply for details1 May 2013
The IBA VUFP Committee decides which students will be offered a VUFP scholarship1 June 2013
All applicants will receive an e-mail informing them of the Central VUPF committee's decision in their case. VUFP candidates will receive an e-mail  containing a nomination letter, the conditions of the VUFP scholarship and a statement of agreement.5 June 2013
Procedure after nomination
Candidates return the signed statement of agreement to vufp@vu.nl . 1 July 2013

 

Important: The VUFP scholarship will be awarded for the academic year 2013-2014. The VUFP scholarship is subject to change: it is not certain the VUFP scholarship is available for IBA students in the year 2014-2015 and years thereafter.

VUFP procedure Master's programmes

The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) offers talented prospective students the unique opportunity to pursue a degree in a selection of Master’s programmes at VU University. VU University has committed to providing approximately 1 million euro towards attracting highly motivated, excellent students.

All applications received  by  1 March will be reviewed by the faculty at which the applicant will be participating in a Master’s programme. Faculties then nominate applicants to the central VUFP scholarship committee, which then awards scholarships to the most talented students. The award is based on the motivation letter, the quality of previous education and the student's academic performance therein. A scholarship offer will then be made to successful candidates.

Eligible candidates

The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is a scholarship for strongly motivated students with excellent study results.

Eligible candidates must be able to prove their academic excellence, must be admitted to a preselected Master’s degree at VU University, do not have the Dutch nationality and have not graduated from a Dutch higher education programme.

Students following a one-year Master’s programme may not apply for the VUFP scholarship for a second year.  Students already enrolled in a two-year Master’s programme who have not been awarded  a VUFP scholarship in 2012/2013 are not eligible to apply for the VUFP scholarship 2013/2014.

Scholarships amounts

The VUFP scholarship covers your tuition fee, and provides for an allowance towards study and living costs (paid out in 3 installments over the year).  Please note that the scholarship does not cover all your living expenses.

There are two variations of the VUFP scholarship:

The grant is awarded to students in their first year  of a Master’s degree programme. Only students following a 2-year Master’s programme may apply for a second year and the prerequisite for a second application is the achievement of  at least 80% of the 60 possible credits. The Faculty VUFP committee will be asked to demonstrate to the Central VUFP committee that these credits have indeed been achieved.

Application procedure































ActionDeadline
Students register for a Master's programme in Studielink and the VUnet portal. More information on how to apply for a Master's programme can be found on www.vu.nl/application1 March 2013
Students apply for a VUFP scholarship by sending an e-mail to vufp@vu.nl. See How to apply for details1 March 2013
The Central VUFP Committee decides which students will be offered a VUFP scholarship1 May 2013
All applicants will receive an e-mail informing them of the Central VUPF committee's decision in their case. VUFP candidates will receive an e-mail  containing a nomination letter, the conditions of the VUFP scholarship and a statement of agreement.6 May 2013
Procedure after nomination
Candidates return the signed statement of agreement to vufp@vu.nl . 1 June 2013

 

How to apply

Fill out the VUFP application form. The form must contain the following items:
1. Proof of excellence: GPA/proof top 10 of your class
2. Motivation Letter
3. Financial Plan

Save the completed application form as a PDF-file and name it ‘Studentnumber – programme that applies to you’. For example ‘S2500000 – Computer Science’. Attach the application form in an email.

Send your completed application to VUFP@vu.nl. Be sure to mention in the subject line ‘VUFP application (programme that applies to you)’. For example ‘VUFP application (Computer Science)’.

Please keep in mind that only completed application forms will be taken into consideration. If the form does not contain all three required documents your application will not be taken into consideration. Deadline for completing your VUFP application is 1 March 2013.

Current VUFP scholars

VUFP scholars following a two year Master’s programme do not need to re-apply for the VUFP scholarship for the second year. The VUFP scholar will be nominated for a second year provided that he or she has obtained at least 80% of all ECTS. Faculties will inform the VUFP committee in June if sufficient results have been achieved.

VUFP candidates will receive an e-mail from the Central VUFP committee before 1 July 2013 containing a nomination letter, the conditions of the VUFP scholarship and a statement of agreement. Candidates return the signed statement of agreement to vufp@vu.nl.

Students who have not achieved sufficient study results will be informed that they will not be offered the VUFP scholarship for the next academic year.

Source: http://www.vu.nl/en/programmes/international-masters/scholarships/vu-fellowship-programme/index.asp

 


New Zealand Pacific Scholarships



New Zealand Pacific Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s international aid and development programme. They are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The New Zealand Pacific Scholarships scheme recognises the very close personal, cultural, and economic ties that New Zealand enjoys with Pacific countries. A particular focus of the scheme is to increase the number of young students and high academic achievers studying in New Zealand and to build a new generation of Pacific leadership with strong links to New Zealand.

Countries eligible for New Zealand Pacific Scholarships




General eligibility criteria


New Zealand Pacific Scholarships are open to candidates from government, civil society, private business organisations and qualified secondary school leavers to support both undergraduate and postgraduate study. Please note that all general eligibility criteria should be read along with the specific scholarships country information in the links above.

To be eligible, you must:

  • be a citizen of an eligible country and have resided in that country for at least two years at the time of application

  • not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country

  • not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds or is eligible to hold New Zealand, Australian or another developed country citizenship or permanent residence status. Note: applicants who are New Zealand citizens from the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and dual citizens of Samoa are exempt from this requirement

  • be aged 17 years or over before the scholarship start date

  • not hold or have held a New Zealand Government or Australia Government scholarship in the preceding 24 months at the time of application

  • be commencing a new study or training programme, and not be seeking support for a training or degree programme already started in New Zealand or another country

  • not have completed, or nearly completed, a qualification or training programme at a similar academic level unless strong developmental relevance is demonstrated

  • be able to take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered

  • satisfy the admission requirements of the education institution at which the study programme is to be undertaken (including English language criteria)

  • (for those applying directly from secondary school) have completed their senior schooling in their country of citizenship

  • (for applicants from the work force) have been working in their country of citizenship, preferably for at least two years prior to application

  • be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to their home country’s public, private, or civil society sector (as relevant), and to the development of their country in general.


Applications are particularly welcomed from young people 24 years and under, strong academic performers, and those with leadership potential.

If offered a scholarship, you must:

  • be able to satisfy the immigration requirements for international student entry to New Zealand (except New Zealand citizen awardees)

  • not hold another scholarship during the period of the New Zealand Pacific Scholarships

  • agree in writing that they will return to their home country for a minimum of two years following completion of the scholarship.


What the scholarships offer


Financial support arrangements offered by the New Zealand Pacific Scholarships differ depending on whether awardees hold New Zealand citizenship (Niue, Cook Islands, Tokelau, and dual citizens of Samoa) or do not hold New Zealand citizenship (all other Pacific countries and Samoan citizens).

Awardees who do not hold New Zealand citizenship will receive:

  • full payment of tuition fees

  • an establishment allowance of $3,000 for the first year, and $1,000 for each subsequent study year to contribute to set up costs, visa-related costs and textbooks

  • a contribution to living expenses paid fortnightly as a contribution to basic living expenses. From 2012, $17,430 will be paid to undergraduate awardees over 42 weeks and $21,550 to postgraduate awardees over 52 weeks. It is expected that over the long study break most undergraduates will return home on paid home leave/reunion airfares or they will find work in New Zealand. Undergraduates who are required to study over the full year will continue to receive the living allowance over this time.

  • a visa that entitles each student to work in New Zealand for up to 20 hours per week during their study period and full-time over the long summer break, and a full-time work permit for a dependant partner over the scholarship period.


Awardees from the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, and Samoa who hold New Zealand citizenship will receive:



  • tuition fees through a student loan under the New Zealand Student Loan Scheme

  • course-related costs of up to $1,000 per year through a student loan under the New Zealand Student Loan Scheme

  • contributions to living costs through the New Zealand Student Loan Scheme as a loan or allowance, depending on individual student circumstances. An allowance does not need to be paid back. Visit Study Link for more information

  • New Zealand citizens who receive New Zealand Pacific Scholarships are personally liable to the New Zealand Government for the loans taken out during their study. Student loans will be paid back by the New Zealand Aid Programme based on an awardees’ employment in their home country after they complete their study. The repayment period is:

    • three years of study repaid after two years of employment

    • four years of study repaid after three years of employment

    • a maximum repayment period of four years

    • If an awardee does not return to their home country after their study they will be personally liable for the full amount of their loan. If an awardee leaves their home country before their repayment period is completed, they will be personally liable for the remaining loan repayment.




All New Zealand Pacific Scholarships awardees also receive the following benefits and opportunities



  • international air travel at the start and end of the scholarship

  • medical and travel insurance

  • travel to their home country during the scholarship for work attachments or practical training, home located research, reunion travel, home leave, and compassionate travel

  • introductory programmes prior to starting formal academic study

  • a contribution towards research and thesis costs

  • additional tutorial assistance if required

  • incentives for academic excellence that include an extra cash grant for top performers and additional study opportunities

  • leadership development opportunities

  • inclusion in a student alumni

  • pastoral and academic support through educational institutions


Application process


For information about the application process and timelines please see the scholarship information page for your home country.

Terms and conditions


All applicants who are offered an New Zealand Pacific Scholarships will be required to sign a contract with the New Zealand Government declaring they will comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

All awardees are required to return to their home country for a minimum period of two years following completion of their scholarship in order to contribute to their country’s economic and social development.

http://www.aid.govt.nz/funding-and-contracts/scholarships/types-scholarship/new-zealand-pacific-scholarships#eligiblity

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