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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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

The Rotary Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals - Netherlands

Rotary and the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education have teamed up to tackle the world’s water and sanitation crisis by increasing the number of trained professionals to devise, plan, and implement solutions in developing and emerging countries.

Through this partnership, The Rotary Foundation will provide grants to Rotary clubs and districts to select and sponsor 8 students each year.
About Rotary

Rotary is an international organization of business, professional, and community leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. In 34,000 Rotary clubs worldwide, 1.2 million members known as Rotarians volunteer their expertise, time, and funds to support local and international projects. Rotary clubs are grouped regionally into approximately 530 Rotary districts.

The Rotary Foundation (TRF), Rotary’s philanthropic arm, awards grants for Rotarian-sponsored scholarships, humanitarian projects, and vocational training teams.Find out more at rotary.org
The Scholarship

The Rotary Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals have been designed to promote long-term productive relationships between Rotarians and highly skilled water and sanitation professionals in their communities. Rotary scholars will benefit from the support they receive through regular contact with sponsoring Rotarians from their home country and the opportunity to interact with Rotarians in the Netherlands. After graduating, scholars’ expertise will be put to work improving water and sanitation conditions in their own community with a project the scholar and sponsoring Rotarians will design and implement together.

In addition, Rotary Foundation alumni are part of an extensive network of fellow Rotary scholarship recipients and Rotarians worldwide. Becoming involved with a local Rotary club and the alumni association allows scholars to stay connected to Rotary’s global community and resources.


Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Students eligible for this scholarship must be provisionally admitted to one of the following degree programs at UNESCO-IHE (joint programs are not eligible):

Students must also live or work near a Rotary club. To search for a Rotary club, visit the Club Locator page on rotary.org.
Application Process

Students provisionally admitted to one of the three eligible UNESCO-IHE academic programs will seek the sponsorship of their local Rotary club or district. Please review the Application Tool Kit for details regarding the application process.

Completed applications must be received by TRF from sponsor Rotarians no later than 15 July of the year in which studies begin. Scholarship awards will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Early submission is highly encouraged. Applications submitted directly to TRF by the student will not be considered.

TRF awards scholarships in the amount of €25,000. Funding to cover additional costs (including international travel) related to participation in the academic program will be coordinated by UNESCO-IHE. Please refer to the terms and conditions for more details.
Links

Rotary Scholarship for Water and Sanitation Professionals Application Toolkit

Rotary Scholarship for Water and Sanitation Professionals Terms and Conditions
Contact information

Questions about the scholarship and application process can be sent to grants@rotary.org.

Source: http://www.unesco-ihe.org/Rotary-Scholarships-for-Water-and-Sanitation-Professionals

 

Endeavour Postgraduate Award for Studying in Australia

The Endeavour Postgraduate Award provides financial support for international students for up to 4 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

The Endeavour Postgraduate Award aims to:

  • enable high achieving international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification either by coursework or research in their chosen fields of study in Australia

  • strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries

  • showcase Australia’s education sector

  • strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders' home countries, and

  • build international linkages and networks.


Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Incoming Postgraduate Award


The top twenty (20) recipients of the Endeavour Postgraduate Award (PhD only), from the ten eligible Asian countries and regions listed below, will be offered the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award and its additional benefits.

The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Incoming postgraduate Award provides financial support for international students for a maximum of four (4) years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at PhD level in any field of study in Australia. Award holders will also have the opportunity to undertake an optional internship in Australia for up to 12 months (minimum of 2 months) at the completion of their study program.

Citizens and/or Permanent Residents of India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Singapore, The People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong, and Macau SAR’s), Taiwan, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible for this Award.

All eligible international applicants for the Endeavour Postgraduate Award from the countries and regions listed above will automatically be considered for this Award. Applicants do not have to acknowledge that they want to be considered for a Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award

International applicants should not contact their Australian host university regarding the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Incoming Postgraduate Awards. The eligibility requirements and application process are the same as for the Endeavour Postgraduate Award.

The Applicant Guidelines provide detailed information on eligibility requirements, Award values, list of participating countries and other important information. You should download these Guidelines and ensure you read and understand them before commencing your application.

Source: http://www.innovation.gov.au/InternationalEducation/EndeavourAwards/InformationForInternationalApplicants/Pages/EndeavourPostgraduateAwardIncludingPMsAward.aspx

 

Scholarships at University of Western Sydney

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are a tuition fee scholarship for full-time study towards a higher degree by research.  These prestigious scholarships are funded by the Australian Government. UWS supports IPRS awardees with a living allowance and overseas student health cover.

Competition for scholarships is intense; only applicants with an excellent academic record and capacity to undertake research training in one of the University’s areas of research strength will be offered an award.

Value




The IPRS award provides for the full cost of tuition and overseas student health cover. The award may not provide for other fees charged by the University from time to time.

UWS also provides a living allowance - A$24,653 per annum in 2013 - indexed annually and paid fortnightly.


Tenure


The tenure of both the award and the living allowance is three years for doctoral candidates and two years for Masters Honours (research masters) candidates.

Eligibility




Students from any overseas country, except New Zealand, who are commencing a new research degree course and do not already hold an equivalent degree are eligible to apply. Applicants for coursework awards are not eligible to apply, even where there is a research component in the degree. Students who have already commenced their research degree may not be eligible.

Current AusAID students are ineligible.


Closing Date


Applications close on Friday 16 August 2013.

How will my application be ranked?


Applicants eligible for consideration for an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship will be ranked by the UWS Research Committee Scholarship Panel, following recommendation from the host School of the Research Centre or Research Group.

Eligible applicants will:

  • have an academic record at least equivalent to an Australian 1st Class Bachelor Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year, with a score of at least 80 per cent.

  • be supervised in one of UWS’s areas of research concentration


How to Apply


Step 1: Contact an academic advisor

Your application must include evidence that a suitable supervisor is available to supervise your proposed project in a UWS Research Centre or Research Groups.

More detail and source: http://www.uws.edu.au/research/scholarships/endeavour_international_postgraduate_research_scholarships_eiprs

 

Scholarships at The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics

The Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine provides two MSc Programs:

  •  MSc in Medical Genetics

  • MSc in Molecular Medicine




 The MSc postgraduate programs are organised around teaching courses and a research or a library project. Successful students will have to pass all course examinations and the MSc Thesis Examination or the library project report.


The MSc postgraduate programs can be either full-time (one year) or part-time (two years). Each postgraduate program consists of five teaching courses; four courses are core courses and one is elective. Both postgraduate programs also include a research or a library project.

Tuition fees
The tuition fees for the MSc programs are €8.000.


Scholarships for the PhD Program will be available for the years 2, 3 and 4.

More Detail at: http://www.cing.ac.cy/easyconsole.cfm/id/568

 

European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) Scholarships

Supported by its 25 corporate founders ESMT is able to offer substantial scholarships to support students. ESMT is offering a number of merit-based scholarships for applicants to the Full-time MBA program commencing January 2014 and the Executive MBA program beginning October 2013.

Scholarships will be allocated on the basis of intellectual excellence, evidence of personal and professional achievement and evidence of strong leadership potential as well as superior interpersonal skills.

The scholarships are restricted to self-funded candidates and will be accounted for against the applicant’s program fees. Applicants must meet ESMT’s general admission requirements.

ESMT would like to highlight the following scholarship opportunities:


  • Alumni Network Fellowship




  • ESMT Academic Excellence Scholarship




  • ESMT Academic Excellence Scholarship for Women




  • ESMT Africa Scholarship




  • ESMT Americas Scholarship




  • ESMT Asia Scholarship




  • ESMT Central and Eastern Europe Scholarship




  • ESMT Middle East and Central Asia Scholarship




  • Global Women's Scholarship




  • Kofi Annan Business Schools Foundation




  • QS ESMT Diversity Scholarships




  • Talentia Scholarships




More detail at: http://www.esmt.org/eng/mba-emba/financing-and-scholarships

 

International Engagement Awards, Scholarships UK

Funding for public engagement with Wellcome Trust research in low- and middle-income countries.

The International Engagement Awards have been relaunched after the success of the previous scheme. The scheme has been refocused to award projects that are linked to Wellcome Trust-funded research.

International Engagement Awards are for projects that support Wellcome Trust-funded researchers in low- and middle-income countries to:

  • engage with the public and policy makers

  • strengthen capacity to conduct public engagement with biomedical science and health research

  • stimulate dialogue about research and its impact on the public in a range of community and public contexts

  • promote collaboration on engagement projects between researchers and community or public organisations.


Projects could engage:

  • communities and members of the public (particularly those affected by or involved in biomedical and health research)

  • science communicators, health and science journalists

  • healthcare professionals, educators, field workers, community workers

  • policy and decision makers.


To be eligible, you must be either:

  • directly funded by the Wellcome Trust (as a researcher, research group or institution); or

  • working with a researcher, research group, institution or consortium directly funded by the Wellcome Trust.


We encourage informal discussions about potential project ideas before you submit an application, although we cannot review draft applications.

To apply for a grant of up to £30 000 for up to three years, complete a preliminary application form and submit it to the Trust by the date indicated under the ‘Deadlines’ tab.

We will assess preliminary applications for eligibility, their link to Trust-funded research and the quality of the proposed engagement project. If your preliminary application is successful, we will invite you to make a full application.

Please note that applications that do not have an appropriate link to Trust-funded research will not be accepted. Such links must be agreed with the Trust-funded grantholder in advance of submission.

Final decisions will be made approximately five months after the preliminary application deadline.

Larger grants of more than £30 000 can be applied for by invitation only to support exceptional projects.

Source of info: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Public-engagement/Funding-schemes/International-Engagement-Awards/index.htm

 
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