Swedish Institute scholarships

Guest Scholarship Program
For master's level studies the Guest Scholarship program is only open to
applicants from ODA countries. For PhD, post-doctoral level and students
of Swedish language and literature the Guest Scholarship Program is open
for applicants from all countries with the exception of the Nordic
countries (Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway). Students from
Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Ukraine should
apply to the Visby Programme.

Swedish-Turkish Program
For citizens of Turkey pursuing master's level or advanced level studies
in Sweden in the field of social sciences and law; such as International
and European Relations, European Affairs, European Law or Human Rights
Law.

Visby Programme
For academic institutions and individuals from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
and Poland, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia. Grants are awarded for projects
and for individual scholarships.

Pakistan Overseas Scholarship Scheme
This scholarship program is exclusively open to Pakistani nationals aiming
to pursue master's level and PhD studies in Sweden.

Master in Sweden for East Europe
The program is open to applicants from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bosnia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova,
Montenegro, Serbia, Tajikistan and Ukraine.

More Detail visit:
http://www.studyinsweden.se/templates/cs/Article____10499.aspx

Oxford and the Rhodes Scholarships

The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships, were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford. The first American Scholars were elected in 1904.

American Rhodes Scholars are selected through a decentralized process by which regional selection committees choose 32 Scholars each year from among those nominated by selection committees in each of the fifty states. Through 2004, applicants from more than 300 American colleges and universities had been selected as Rhodes Scholars. In most years, a Rhodes Scholar is selected from an institution which has not formerly supplied a successful applicant.

Intellectual distinction is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for election to a Rhodes Scholarship. Selection committees are charged to seek excellence in qualities of mind and in qualities of person which, in combination, offer the promise of effective service to the world in the decades ahead. The Rhodes Scholarships, in short, are investments in individuals rather than in project proposals. Accordingly, applications are sought from talented students without restriction as to their field of academic specialization or career plans although the proposed course of study must be available at Oxford, and the applicant's undergraduate program must provide a sufficient basis for further study in the proposed field. Through the years, Rhodes Scholars have pursued studies in all of the varied fields available at the University of Oxford.


Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar's behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes or study-related travel.

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Source: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/


The Google Europe Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2009

Cited from: http://www.google.com/anitaborg-europe/


Dr. Anita Borg (1949-2003) devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Europe Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2009. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive a €5,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2009/2010 academic year.

In June 2009, all finalists will be invited to visit Google’s European Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

Eligibility requirements

Candidates must:

  • be a female student entering her final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in an a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2009/2010.
  • be enrolled at a University in Europe. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
  • be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
  • maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).

How to apply

Please complete the online application form and submit the requested documentation by 26th January 2009. All application documents must be in English.

All applications will be acknowledged by email. Finalists will be notified in April 2009. Scholarship recipients will be selected from the finalists.

You will be required to submit the following:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Address, country, and phone number
  • Degrees held, universities attended, and expected graduation date
  • Up-to-date copy of your CV
  • Answers to the following short essay questions (suggested word count is 400-600 words per question):
    1. Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a Master’s or PhD programme), please describe that work here. Give an overview of the problem and your approaches to the key technical challenges. If this was a group effort, be sure to specify your individual role and contributions.
    2. Give one or two examples of your leadership abilities. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Feel free to think broadly and examine the many ways you impact members of your technical community.
    3. Suppose someone gave you the funding and resources for a 3- to 12-month project to investigate a technical topic of your choice. Write a short version of a proposal, including a description of the project, your planned methodology, and your expected results. Please pick something other than the project you described for the first question.
  • Transcripts
    • Bachelor’s: A copy of your current academic record.
    • Master’s and PhD: A copy of your previous and current academic records.

    (Note: You must include documentation explaining the grading criteria at your University.)

  • Enrollment confirmation for 2009/2010 or confirmation of graduation date

    Please include with your application an official enrollment confirmation or a confirmation of your graduation date issued by an official authority of the university e.g. your departmental administrator or a professor.

  • Recommendation letters

    Two strong referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic and leadership accomplishments, preferably on official letterhead. Please print and give the following recommendation overview to your two referrers. It includes a description of the scholarship and suggested focal points for your letter of recommendation.

For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section, please e-mail anitaborgscholars.europe@google.com. The subject field of your email must include “Anita Borg Question”.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Cited from: http://www.google.com/anitaborg-europe/


Government of Canada Awards Program

Awards available to foreign students for graduate study/research in Canada

The Government of Canada offers different types of awards to citizens of various countries, as part of the Government of Canada Awards Program (GCA). These scholarships are tenable at recognized public Canadian institutions and affiliated research institutes only.

The Government of Canada Awards Program (GCA) is designed to provide opportunities for students of foreign countries to pursue research and studies in Canada.

The Government of Canada Awards Program is funded by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) which also determines the number of scholarships available each year. The agency responsible for financial and administrative matters is the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE).

Awards available under this program include:

The current competition is open to

CARICOM countries ONLY:

Haiti, Suriname

IMPORTANT: The Canadian institution

must apply on behalf of the student

The current competition is open to

CARICOM countries ONLY:

Haiti, Suriname

IMPORTANT: The Canadian institution must apply on behalf of the student

Eligible countries include:

Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea and Switzerland

The Government of Canada Awards Program is undergoing changes. The new program is designed to support the Government's strategy in various regions with an approach more targeted to the thematic priorities for Canadian policy and to increase aid effectiveness.

The objective is to increase development impact in human capacity building through sustainable bilateral and institutional relationships within various fields by 1) contributing towards increase of exchanges between Canadian post-secondary institutions and regional counterparts and 2
) providing foreign graduate students with the opportunity to have access to academic mentors and academic research networks in Canada. These new programs replace former Master’s and Doctoral awards.

List of Canadian Universities

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program

Awards available to students from other Commonwealth countries for graduate study in Canada

The Government of Canada offers scholarships as part of the Commonwealth Scholarship Plan (CSP). These scholarships are tenable at recognized public Canadian institutions and affiliated research institutes only.

The Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program (CCSP) is designed to provide opportunities for students of other Commonwealth countries to pursue research and studies in Canada.

The Scholarships are intended for men and women of high intellectual promise who may be expected to make a significant contribution to their own countries on their return from study in Canada.

The Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program is funded by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) which also determines the number of scholarships available each year. The agency responsible for financial and administrative matters is the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE).

Awards available under this program include:

The current competition is open to

CARICOM countries ONLY:

Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos

Note: The Canadian institution must apply on behalf of the student

The current competition is open to

CARICOM countries ONLY:

Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitt’s, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos

IMPORTANT: The Canadian institution must apply on behalf of the student

Eligible countries:

United Kingdom and New Zealand

The Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Plan is undergoing changes. The new program is designed to support the Government's strategy in various regions with an approach more targeted to the thematic priorities for Canadian policy and to increase aid effectiveness.

The objective is to increase development impact in human capacity building through sustainable bilateral and institutional relationships within various fields by 1) contributing towards increase of exchanges between Canadian post-secondary institutions and regional counterparts and 2) providing foreign graduate st
udents with the opportunity to have access to academic mentors and academic research networks in Canada. These new programs replace former Master’s and Doctoral awards.

More detai, visit : http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/csp_nc/CARICOMnc_csp-en.html



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