Undergraduate International Scholarships - London, UK

University College London (UCL) and the Africa Educational Trust (AET) have agreed to collaborate in a scheme to enable students from Africa, who are financially unable to study in the UK, to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at UCL. With this scheme UCL supports the aims of AET to help the people of Africa to help themselves.

Under the scheme, two full bursaries are available annually for AET-nominated students who have accepted offers of places at UCL.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for a Bursary you must:

• be a national of any African country (including Madagascar), currently living in an African country, and have one or both parents living in an African country, or are orphaned.


• be currently attending school or have recently completed school in an African country.


• have before or by January applied to UCAS for admission to a full-time undergraduate degree programme of study at UCL starting the following September, which they intend firmly to accept UCL (as the insurance offer choice does not satisfy the conditions of the bursary).


• be liable to pay tuition fees at the rate applicable to Overseas students, as assessed by UCL.


• lack the financial means necessary to pursue undergraduate degree studies at UCL.

Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded on financial hardship and academic merit, based on the aims of the scholarship.

Value: Benefits and Duration

Each bursary consists of full tuition fees and a maintenance allowance for the duration of the student’s programme of study, as well as economy air travel to/from the UK at the beginning and end of the bursary-holder’s degree programme. The maintenance allowance will normally rise each year in line with inflation but at the absolute discretion of UCL. (Please note that the bursary is calculated to be sufficient for the applicant only.) In addition, the bursary includes an allowance (on request and up to a specified maximum sum per bursary holder) to permit two members of the bursary-holder’s family to attend their graduation ceremony. Annual renewal of the bursary is subject to good academic progress by the student.

Applications Deadline and Procedure

If you fulfill ALL the eligibility requirements above, please email Ms May Omona at m.omona@africaeducationaltrust.org with details of your financial circumstances, your academic history, and proof that you have applied to UCAS for undergraduate admission to UCL. If you have not applied to UCAS for admission to study at UCL and cannot provide a valid UCAS application number, you need not apply for a bursary; your application is incomplete without a valid UCAS application number.

AET will provide eligible applicants with an electronic application form, which must be completed and submitted electronically to Ms May Omona by 15 March. Late applications cannot be considered for funding.

AET will select 10 applicants from eligible applications received – with attention to the financial circumstances of the applicants. The 10 short-listed applicants will be contacted by AET in April (by email), and asked to write and submit a 500-word essayon a topic set each year by UCL. Shortlisted applicants will also be required to submit documentation as proof of the information provided in the application form.

Essays and supporting documentation to complete the application must reach AETby 15 April. Candidates who fail to provide essay and/or documentation are excluded from the competition.

NOTE: Essays must not exceed the permitted word count, and must be in the candidate’s own words, and will be checked for plagiarism. All students should be aware that UCL now uses a sophisticated detection system (Turnitin) to scan work for evidence of plagiarism. This system has access to billions of sources world-wide (websites, journals, etc) as well as work previously submitted to UCL and other universities.  We would advise all students to consult our website on plagiarism.

If an essay is found to exceed the permitted number of words, or if UCL finds evidence of plagiarism, the entire application will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered for a bursary.

Selection Procedure

AET will send to UCL complete applications including essays and supporting documentation by 30 April. UCL will select the academically most promising candidates, and also identify a number of reserve candidates. Conditional scholarship offers (and reserve notifications) will be issued in June/July, pending selected candidates’ full admission to UCL, and upon candidates’ firm acceptance of their admissions offers. Final confirmation of funding is made once the candidates have met the conditions of and firmly accepted their admissions offers.

Notification of Results

Successful applicants and reserve candidates can expect to be contacted by UCL in June/July.

More Detail:http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/undergraduate/ug_outr_aet

 

 

Scholarships at The CLIB-Graduate Cluster Industrial Biotechnology - Germany

Open projects application call February 2013

The CLIB-Graduate Cluster Industrial Biotechnology offers 36 PhD scholarships at its three locations starting April 2013.

This is a structured doctoral programme of Bielefeld University, the TU Dortmund University and the University of Duesseldorf. Doctoral candidates will join top research labs working both on applied and basic research, take part in key qualification courses and yearly retreats, and are encouraged to join a company for a 3-month industrial internship. They will receive a tax-free stipend of 1500 EUR per month for 36 months and be associated to the CLIB-Graduate Cluster, following its curriculum.

Research projects in the cluster span the range of industrial biotechnology. In our current call, we offer projects at

• Bielefeld University
  polyOmics, bioinformatics, systems biology


• University of Düsseldorf
  protein expression, strain optimization, systems biology


• TU Dortmund University
  chemical engineering, biochemical, engineering, thermodynamics, downstream processing

We invite excellent graduates with a M.Sc./M.A. or Diploma in relevant disciplines, or students who expect to receive their degree in spring 2013, to apply. The application deadline is 27 February 2013. Projects will start 01 April 2013 or later, depending on agreements between successful candidates and the supervisors.

More detai at: http://87.106.29.192/?Open-projects-application-call,286

 

 

NSA International Scholarships Program for Studying in USA

This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.

Eligibility

Applicants to the National Society of Accountants Scholarship Program must be:

• Undergraduates enrolled part-time or full-time in accounting at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States.
  
  
  
  1. Students in an accredited two-year college may apply following first semester grades or during their second year if transferring to a four-year institution, provided they are committed to a major in accounting throughout the remainder of their college career, or
  
  
  2. Students in an accredited four-year college may apply for the scholarship for their second, third, or fourth year of studies, provided they are committed to a major in accounting throughout the remainder of their college career.
  
  
  
  


• Majoring in accounting.


• Maintaining a "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better grade point average.


• A United States or Canadian citizen (permanent residents are NOT eligible).

High School Seniors OR students not yet enrolled in an undergraduate accounting program are NOT eligible to receive NSA Scholarship Foundation Awards.

Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $500 - $2000. The actual amount of annual scholarship stipends are determined based on available funding at the time of the awards. An average of 32 awards will be granted each year, according to local and national requirements for the program.

In addition to it its annual awards program, the NSA Scholarship Foundation provides the following special award:

The Stanley H. Stearman Award, which was established to honor retired NSA Executive Vice President Stanley H. Stearman. This award is granted annually to a relative* of a NSA Active**/Retired (living/deceased) member who is majoring in accounting. This does NOT include Student members of NSA. This member must have held membership for at least one year prior to the annual distribution of applications in October. The recipient of this award will receive a stipend in the amount of $2,000 per year, not to exceed a three-year period. This renewable award may extend through graduate studies.

• *Relative includes spouse, son, daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, son- or daughter-in-law of an Active/Retired living or deceased NSA member.

 

• **Active Members must be, or have been, in public practice in addition to meeting ONE of the following requirements: Public Accountant, Accounting Practitioner, Certified Public Accountant, Tax Permit/License, Enrolled Agent, Registered Tax Return Preparer, Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation® (ACAT).

Awards are for undergraduate study only and are not renewable (with exception of the Stearman award); however, students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Application

Interested students must complete the fill-in application, print it out and mail it along with a current, complete transcript of grades to Scholarship Management Services postmarked no later than March 10, 2013. If previously enrolled in college or vocational-technical school, applicants must include all transcripts from each school attended. Grade reports are not acceptable. Online transcripts must display student name, school name, grade and credit hours earned for each course, and term in which each course was taken. Applicants will receive acknowledgment of receipt of their application. If an acknowledgment card is not received within three weeks, applicants may call Scholarship Management Services to verify that the application has been received.

Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, answer all questions as completely as possible. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by Scholarship Management Services.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Financial need, as calculated by Scholarship Management Services, must be demonstrated for students applying from Arizona only.

Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship Management Services. In no instance does any officer or employee of NSA or the NSA Scholarship Foundation play a part in the selection. All applicants agree to accept the decision of Scholarship Management Services as final.

Applicants will be notified by June. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Payment of Scholarships

Scholarship Management Services processes scholarship payments on behalf of theNational Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation. Payments are made on August 15. A check is mailed to each recipient's home address and will be made payable to the school for the student.

Obligations

Recipients have no obligation to theNational Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation. They are, however, required to notify Scholarship Management Services of any changes in address, school enrollment, or other relevant information and to send a complete transcript when requested.

Revisions

The National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time within the parameters of its 501(c) 3 IRS approved status.

More detail and source:

http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/nsacct/guidelines.html

The Hungarian Ministry of Rural Development Fellowship Programme

The Hungarian Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), on behalf of the Government of Hungary, has established a Fellowships programme for Master of Science (MSc) degrees for students originating from the following eligible countries:

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Azerbaijan
Armenia
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Burkina Faso
Chad
Ethiopia
Gambia
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Macedonia
Mali
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Namibia
Nigeria
North-Korea
Philippines
Serbia
Somalia
South-Sudan
Sudan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen

For the 2013-14 academic year, the following five courses will be offered in English language:

• Horticulture


• Animal nutrition and feed safety


• Agriculture


• Rural development and agribusiness


• Plant protection

The Fellowship will cover tuition, books, and subsistence costs for the entire duration of the course.  The awarded students however will be responsible for financing their travel to and from Hungary.  Family members cannot be supported in any way under the framework of the Fellowships programme.

Attached are the descriptions for each of the English-language courses, and application instructions.  Note that all required documentation must be in English.

Note that you may apply only by E-MAIL. The deadline by which applications and COMPLETE DOSSIERS must be sent by E-MAIL ONLY to FAO is 28 February 2013.  Please note that incomplete dossiers will not be considered nor will applications sent by Post or Courier.

You must E-MAIL the following required documentation in order to be considered for this scholarship. ALL of these documents are required:

• Application form duly completed - make sure you specify at the top which course you are applying to


• A recent curriculum vitae


• A copy of high school/college diploma and transcript/report of study or copy of the diploma attachment


• Copies of relevant pages of VALID passport


• One letter of recommendation (from your school or workplace)


• Statement of motivation


• A certificate of good health (issued by your family doctor, or clinic or hospital)


• A statement of clean criminal records (good conduct) issued by local or national authorities

E-MAIL your application to Capacity-development@fao.orgMore detai and source of info: http://www.fao.org/capacitydevelopment/scholarships/en/

 

 

Australia Awards Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) are long term development awards administered by AusAID. They aim to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. They provide opportunities for people from developing countries to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to the development outcomes of their own country.

Awards benefits

The Awards are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:

• Full tuition fees.


• Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.


• Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials.


• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID. From 1 January 2013, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an ADS is A$30,000 per year.


• Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia.


• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student's basic medical costs (with the exception of pre existing conditions).


• Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.


• Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar's academic success or enhance their academic experience.


• Fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

Award conditions

Applicants who want to accept an Australia Awards scholarship will need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship.

Awardees are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the awardee incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship,

More Detail Here: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/australia-awards/pages/studyin.aspx