PhD scholarships in Finance- Melbourne, Australia

The Melbourne Finance Guarantee

Students studying full-time toward a PhD in Finance at the University of Melbourne, Australia are guaranteed a minimum living stipend of A$18,660 (2006) per year. For international students, the Department of Finance also guarantees the payment of their University of Melbourne PhD tuition fees (A$23,520 per year in 2006). Tuition fees for Australian and New Zealand students, or permanent residents, are funded by the Commonwealth of Australia. The guarantee is for the normal three year period of the PhD degree but may be extended for an additional year. Terms and conditions apply.

The guarantee means that if we accept you as PhD student your finances are secure.

You do not have to apply for these scholarships. The Department of Finance submits an application on your behalf.

• The Melbourne Research Scholarship and the Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship are highly competitive university wide scholarships awarded on entrance into a PhD. Students accepted for admission into the PhD program in Finance are automatically entered into the competition for these scholarships. Currently, successful candidates for these scholarships must have at least an 84.5 (2005) percent average (University of Melbourne equivalent) in the last two years of coursework undertaken.
• The Faculty of Economics and Commerce Fee Remission Scholarship is also a competitive scholarship awarded to PhD students. PhD students in Accounting and Business Information Systems, Actuarial Science, Economics and Management compete with Finance PhD students for this Scholarship. To be considered, a PhD candidate must have an average of at least 80 percent (University of Melbourne equivalent).
• The Department of Finance offers substantial funding including Australian Finance PhD Scholarship, Melbourne Finance Scholarship and Finance PhD Assistantship.
  Further information is available on the Department of Finance - PhD Scholarships webpage

Admission and Scholarship Deadlines

The PhD program in Finance begins in March, as the academic year at The University of Melbourne runs from March through November.
In general, we do not permit mid-year entry (July) into the program.

We are now considering applications for the 2007 program, which begins Feb 27, 2007.

We consider applications as they arrive but will not consider applications for March entry after the following dates.

Application Deadlines:
Australian applicants November 15, 2006
International applicants October 31, 2006

source of info: http://www.finance.unimelb.edu.au/research/PhD/financialphd.html

Master Scholarships at University of Liverpool-UK

A number of Faculty of Engineering International MSc(Eng) Scholarships are available for academically strong International students who wish to pursue full-time studies leading towards the award of an MSc(Eng) degree in engineering at the University of Liverpool. The amount offered by each scholarship is £1,000. Only high calibre International applicants who meet the conditions specified below will be considered for a scholarship. Successful applicants for the scholarship will be notified in writing shortly after proof of their qualifications have been received. Scholarship Terms and Conditions Scholarships are for international students who start their studies in September 2006 and pay the full overseas tuition fees (£10500 in 2005/06; slightly higher for 2006/07). A completed scholarship application form must arrive at the address indicated on the form no later than 30 July 2006. Candidates must achieve a good first class honours degree or an equivalent overseas qualification in a relevant subject area (engineering or scientific subjects) and the application must be supported by good references. The grades required for the award of a scholarship may vary depending on the MSc(Eng) programme. Candidates whose first degree is not from an English speaking country must also obtain one of the following (other equivalent qualifications may be considered): (i) paper based TOEFL 570 plus Test of Written English 5.0 (ii) computer based TOEFL 230 (iii) IELTS 6.0 Successful registered candidates will receive £400 around week four of the first semester, a further £400 after completion of the second semester examinations with minimum overall grade ‘B’ (i.e. ? 60% average) and £200 on obtaining a minimum grade ‘B’ in the MSc(Eng) dissertation. Scholarships awarded for September 2006 entry are not deferrable to the following year. The decisions made by the scholarship awarding body in each Department will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Source of Info:

http://www.liv.ac.uk/international/scholarship/Engineering%20International%20MSc(Eng)%20Scholarships.doc

PhD scholarships in Economics and Business: Universiteit van Amsterdam

This will be a PhD position within the VICI project on ‘License Auctions’. In the last decade, governments around the world have started to employ auctions to assign licences for scarce market positions. License auctions differ fundamentally from auctions for normal goods (art, flowers, houses, etc.) in that they can have a profound effect on the organization of the market for which the licenses are sold. The project is funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). The PhD student will be based at the UvA (Prof. Theo Offerman and Dr Sander Onderstal) and will have the opportunity to visit Caltech (Prof. Jacob Goeree).

Tasks
The PhD student will use game theoretic tools to investigate various aspects of license auctions, that is, their revenue and efficiency properties as well as how they affect industry structure. He or she will also compare, by means of laboratory experiments, the performance of different license auctions.

Requirements
• MSc (or equivalent) in Economics or a related field • strong background in game theory • background in auction theory • experience with experimental economics and statistical packages • proficiency in both written and spoken English.

More information
For further information, contact Prof. T.J.S.Offerman, e-mail t.j.s.offerman@uva.nl or Dr S. Onderstal, e-mail: s.onderstal@uva.nl. For more information about the Amsterdam School of Economics, visit www.ase.uva.nl.

Appointment
The PhD student will be appointed in the Department of Economics. The position will initially be for twelve months, to be extended to a maximum of four years (in total). The gross monthly salary will be € 1,933 in the first year, increasing to € 2,472 in the fourth year. There will also be an 8% holiday allowance.

Benefits include a good research environment, a lively research-oriented collegial atmosphere and good facilities (computing equipment, software, conference funding, etc.). The UvA is located in the centre of Amsterdam.

Job application
Candidates are requested to submit an application letter explaining their interest in and suitability for the position, a CV, two letters of recommendation from academic referees, and copies of university exam certificates and other relevant documents. Applications should emailed to: applications-feb@uva.nl. Please include the job reference code (06-5020).

Starting date: 1 September 2006 or a mutually agreeable later date. Deadline for applications: 28 June 2006

source of info: http://www.english.uva.nl/vacancies/object.cfm/objectid=E8FDDD18-7BDE-4CD8-B5A4D4710963E12B

Various Scholarships at The University of Bath-UK

The University of Bath is aware that many international students find the costs of studying in the UK difficult to meet, and that many students would not be able to consider studying here unless they were able to obtain some financial assistance. It is essential that you do not underestimate the amount of money you will need to live and study in the UK. In addition to tuition fees, you will need to find money for living expenses including accommodation, food and drink, travel, materials and entertainment.

It is essential that students thinking about coming to the UK for their education thoroughly explore all the funding options while still in their home country. The first point of contact for information should be be from your own government (Ministry of Education or Education department) and your local British Council office. Other useful resources are the Financial Support for Postgraduate Study pages our Postgraduate Prospectus and the Prospects Web, as part of its section on postgraduate study in the UK for international students

It is important that you remember that it is the responsibility of the individual student to identify and obtain a suitable source of funding.

University of Bath Scholarships

The International Office administers a £200,000 scholarship scheme for Undergraduate and Taught Masters students, details of which appear below.

The University also has a significant Research Degree (MPhil/PhD) scholarship fund and a brief summary also follows. In all cases scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and competition is intense. The purpose of our scholarships programmes is to recognise excellence in our students and to that end all international students receive automatic consideration for whatever funding may be available.

Undergraduate Scholarships

We are delighted to announce the launch of the University of Bath International Scholarships programme for 2006 entrants. 50 scholarships each to the value of £3000 will be awarded to students who pay fees at the overseas rate. These awards are merit based and all international students who apply to the University receive automatic consideration. There is no need to make a separate scholarship application. Candidates are considered on the basis of the information provided in their UCAS application and the scholarships will be allocated in recognition of academic excellence - namely the grades achieved in examinations prior to entering the University of Bath. Students selected for a scholarship will be notified in May 2006.

In some instances the scholarships may be awarded on a conditional basis, in which case final confirmation of the scholarship will depend upon achieving a certain level of performance in high school or other examinations being undertaken prior to enrolling at the University of Bath. The £3000 payment will be credited towards tuition fees. Scholarship recipients will be presented with a certificate at an awards ceremony when they commence their studies at the University.

Some academic departments also offer scholarships for international students and they will advise applicants directly of what provision they have on offer.

Masters Scholarships

The University of Bath International Scholarships programme includes 25 Masters scholarships each to the values of £2000. All students who pay fees at the overseas rate and will study on a full-time basis are eligible for consideration. There is no need to make a separate application. Candidates are considered on the basis of the information provided in their application for postgraduate study and the scholarships will be allocated on the basis of academic excellence - namely the grades achieved in examinations prior to entering the University of Bath. In some instances the scholarships may be awarded on a conditional basis, in which case final confirmation of the scholarship will depend upon achieving a certain level of performance in examinations being undertaken prior to enrolling at the University of Bath.

Students selected for a scholarship will be notified in July 2006. The £2000 payment will be credited towards tuition fees. Scholarship recipients will be presented with a certificate at an awards ceremony when they commence their studies at the University.

A number of external funding bodies exist to support Masters level study in the UK and any applicant seeking support is also strongly advised to explore potential sources of financial aid available in their own country. In many cases the British Council will have a number of awards on offer through the Chevening scheme and further details my be obtained from the British Council in your country (http://www.britishcouncil.org/ecs/contact/countries.htm).

Alternatively, there are international agencies, government departments, charitable organisations and private companies that may be able to provide financial aid for certain programmes of study and all are worth exploring.

Research Scholarships

The University of Bath is a research-led institution and in recognition of this a variety of sources of funding are available to PhD students. The important advice is firstly to apply for the research project that you are interested in (scholarship consideration invariably follows on from receiving a formal offer of admission) and, secondly, apply well in advance of the academic year in which you intend to commence your studies (many scholarships are allocated by April each year). The University has 9 fully funded PhD studentships, most of which combine our financial support with monies from the Overseas Research Student (ORS) scheme. These awards cover both tuition fees and living expenses. A significant number or partial awards and scholarships that come to the University through external sources are also available and in some circumstances scholarships may be combined to increase their value. Certain scholarships may be subject or project specific. To maximise the chances of success we always advise applicants to explore as many potential sources of financial aid as possible, including funding agencies in their own country.

For more details on the ORS scheme at the U
niversity of Bath, please see the Graduate Office website

Environmental Research and Education Foundation PhD Scholarships -USA

Qualifications:

Applications will be considered from those who:

• Will be this year or are now a full-time Ph.D. student or post-doctoral researcher
• Have a clearly demonstrated interest in waste management research.

Awards are based on:

• Academic or professional performance;
• Relevance of one`s work to the advancement of waste management science;
• Potential for success.

Amounts awarded take into account the cost of tuition at the recipient`s institution and any other funds received. Full scholarships cannot be awarded to students who will be receiving full-tuition scholarships from other sources (excluding direct university assistance such as tuition remission and/or income received from assistantships), although such students may still be considered for partial awards.


Scholarship Range:

Scholarships are given each year in the amount of up to $12,000 each, paid monthly, and renewable for two additional years for a potential total of $36,000. Progress must be certified annually by the student`s academic advisor.


Application Procedure:

Applicants should request an application packet or download the pdf application below. Upon receipt of the completed packet, the foundation`s scholarship review committee will review the applications and, following their recommendation, scholarships are awarded by the Board of Directors.


Scholarship application deadline:

July 1 of each year - all materials to reach EREF by this date.

All submissions must be in English.

Scholarship Application (pdf -- 71k)

This application can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat reader. Pdf files can be viewed with Netscape 3.0 or higher and Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher. If you need further help or have questions about pdf files, how to view or print them, please see Adobe.

All Qualified men and women will be considered for Fiessinger Scholarships without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, or disability. Applicants from students outside the United States or studying abroad will receive equal consideration. Award decisions by the Environmental Research and Education Foundation and its Directors are final and not subject to appeal.


Contact:

Michael J. Cagney,
President and CEO, EREF
901 N. Pitt Street, Suite 270,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703-299-5139;
Fax: 703-299-5145;
Email: jcagney@erefdn.org


Further Information:

For further details about this program please go to:
http://www.erefdn.org/scholar.html