Countries in Crisis Scholarships Scholarship Scheme for 2013/14

These scholarships are to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.

Please do not apply for this scholarship until you've been offered a place to study at the University of Bradford.

• You need to provide a copy of your offer letter with your scholarship application.


• The offer letter must be dated no later than the Friday 17^th May 2013.


• The closing date for applications is the Monday 10^th June 2013.


• Please apply for your place to study as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to meet these deadlines. We will not consider late applications or offer letters dated after the 17^th May 2013.

Who can apply?

Students from the following list of countries are invited to apply for these scholarships. However in extreme circumstances applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel.

• Afghanistan


• Angola


• Bangladesh


• Burundi


• Cameroon


• Central African Republic


• Chad


• Colombia


• Congo


• Congo, Democratic Republic of the


• Côte d’Ivoire


• Djibouti


• Eritrea


• Ethiopia


• Georgia


• Guinea


• Haiti


• Honduras


• Indonesia


• Iran


• Iraq


• Kenya


• Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of


• Lebanon


• Lesotho


• Liberia


• Madagascar


• Malawi


• Maldives


• Mauritania


• Mozambique


• Myanmar


• Nepal


• Niger


• Occupied Palestinian Territory


• Pakistan


• Russia (North Caucasus)


• Sierra Leone


• Somalia


• Sri Lanka


• Sudan


• Swaziland


• Syrian Arab Republic


• Tanzania, United Republic of


• Timor-Leste


• Uganda


• Zambia


• Zimbabwe

Students must be on a full-time Master's programme (not MBA) and be self-funded. Students must be studying based at the University of Bradford i.e. distance learning students are not eligible to apply.

How much could I get?

Full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £3,500 per annum living costs to be paid in three instalments – October, January and April. Each scholarship is worth approximately £20,000.

There will be a minimum of 3 scholarships available.

How do I apply?

You can open a copy of the application form below, fill it in online, save it and send it in to us - email: scholarships@bradford.ac.uk.

Or you can print it off and fill it in by hand, and send it to Scholarships, The Hub, University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP - whichever suits you best.

Tips for a successful application from the scholarship panel

• You must explain how the situation in your country has affected you personally. Don't just describe the situation in your country.


• Please do not send a CV but include any evidence you have to support your personal statement. We may request evidence from you at a later date if your application is short listed.


• Don't focus on your academic qualifications unless it is relevant to your application.


• The Scholarship is for a substantial amount of funding so we expect to see students giving time and consideration to their application and providing us with detailed information about their situation.

Application forms

• Countries in Crisis Application Form 2013/14 (docx, 65KB)


• Countries in Crisis Application Form 2013/14 (doc, 94KB)

All parts of the form must be completed - if you don't then your application will not be considered.

Please remember that the Scholarship panel will only have your form to by which to judge your application so try to put as much relevant information in there as possible.

You may want to highlight how the situation in your country has specifically affected you and your family and why you wish to take up a course here in Bradford.

Closing date

All completed forms must be received by Monday 10 June 2013 - applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

You must provide an offer letter from the University dated no later than Friday 17 May 2013.

Please apply for your place to study as soon as possible to allow plenty of time to meet these deadlines. We will not consider late applications or offer letters dated after the 17 May 2013.

What happens next?

The Scholarship panel will consider your application in July. You will be informed of the decision mid-July.

What else do I need to know?

Successful students must agree to be featured on the scholarships section of the University website and be included in other promotional materials such as the prospectus.

For further information or any queries you can:

Email: scholarships@bradford.ac.uk
Call: 01274 236637
Or call into The Hub Student Support centre in the Richmond Building.

Source: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/fees-and-financial-support/university-scholarships-and-support/countries-in-crisis/

TAFE NSW scholarships - Australia

TAFE NSW scholarships

TAFE NSW Institutes are offering 78 new scholarships to international students to study a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or a Bachelor Degree course. Each scholarship contributes $2,000 towards the tuition fees for a TAFE NSW course.

 

Intakes	Application closing dates
Semester 1, 2013	Friday 16 November 2012
Semester 2, 2013	Friday 5 April 2013

The following TAFE NSW institutes currently offer placements:

 

TAFE NSW Institutes	Number of Scholarships to be offered in 2013
Hunter Institute	4
North Coast Institute	2
Northern Sydney Institute	20
Riverina Institute	2
South Western Sydney Institute	4
Sydney Institute	40
Western Sydney Institute	6
TOTAL	78

Find out more:

• How to apply (pdf 455 KB)


• Scholarship details (pdf 250 KB)


• Application form (pdf 335 KB)

Source: http://www.decinternational.nsw.edu.au/study/tafe/study-options/scholarships#tafe-nsw-scholarships

AAAS - GHD Scholarships 2013

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLICY GLOBAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS
2013-14 POLICY, GUIDELINES, PROCESS AND PROTOCOL

The experience of working at an international foundation offers an opportunity to expand both the public
service, civic engagement and professional development opportunities of the S&T Policy Fellowship
experience. AAAS supports Fellows to pursue these opportunities via the Global Health & Development
(GHD) Fellowships operating at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Below are the policy, guidelines,
process and protocols governing GHD Fellowships. In 2013-14 we anticipate that up to two placements will be made.

Fellowship Terms
GHD Fellowships at the Gates Foundation are available for a minimum of one year and provide the
possibility of up to a one-year renewal at the Gates Foundation’s discretion. The start date for a
GHD Fellowship assignment in the 2013-14 year will be September 1, 2013. Dates may vary
approximately two weeks before or after September 1, depending on individual circumstances and
approval of the Gates Foundation. NOTE: The maximum period that any S&T Policy Fellow may
serve is four years (48 months) including combinations of Congressional, Executive Branch,
Overseas, and GHD Fellowships.

Eligibility and Criteria
Fellowships at the Gates Foundation are open to current and alumni S&T Policy Fellows who served in any executive branch or congressional fellowship under the AAAS umbrella within the past six years, and who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. Fellows in good standing who served their S&T Policy Fellowship within the past six years and submitted all required professional development plans and reports in a timely manner. Fellows who completed a full 12-month, Washington, DC-based fellowship assignment before beginning a GHD Fellowship assignment. Current Fellows must complete all
requirements and expectations of the full 12 months of an initial assignment or the full
commitment of a renewal assignment before matriculating to a GHD Fellowship at the Gates

Foundation.
Preference will be given to Fellows with significant experience pertaining to the anticipated GHD
Fellowship assignments.GHD Fellows may not be employed by any other organization during the course of the GHD Fellowship. Alumni Fellows working in any sector, including federal employment, are eligible to apply

Source: http://fellowships.aaas.org/PDFs/2013-14_GHD%20_Fellowship_Guidelines.pdf

 

SIS Summer Abroad 2013 Scholarship

Application Guidelines and Instructions

The School of International Service is pleased to announce the fourth annual competition for study abroad
scholarships funded by the School. Approximately ten (10) awards of up to approximately $1,650 each will
be given to SIS graduate students who can demonstrate scholastic achievement, a commitment to global
service, strong motivation for studying abroad, and financial need, and who will be participating in a SIS
Summer Abroad 2013 Program in South Africa, Malaysia and Indonesia, Israel, Cuba, Brussels, Geneva, and Azerbaijan. Each award will be used to offset the cost of attendance at one of these programs. Applications  will be judged on a number of criteria as detailed below.
Application deadline: Monday, March 4, 2013.

Eligibility:
Be a SIS graduate student in good standing with a GPA of at least a 3.30
Be accepted into a SIS Summer Abroad 2013 Program
Award Criteria:
1.  Scholastic achievement
High academic achievement.  Students receiving the award must have at minimum a cumulative "B+"
average (3.30 GPA).
2.  Demonstrated commitment to advancing global service and/or improving international
relations
Active involvement in internships, professional positions, clubs, committees, community service, and
other activities that embody the SIS commitment to promoting human peace and improving
international relations.  Preference will be given to students who intend to implement a service or
professional project based on their SIS Summer Abroad experience.
3.  Strong motivation for participation in SIS Summer Abroad Program
Academic or professional interest in the region of the selected program and ability to demonstrate how
the program will contribute to personal, professional, and academic development. Preference will be
given to students who have not been or studied abroad before.
4.  AU faculty recommendation
Positive recommendation from an instructor at AU.

5.  Financial need
Evidence of financial need.  Students are required to disclose any financial aid (loans, scholarships,
fellowships, etc…) that they are applying to their degree at AU.
SIS Summer Abroad 2013: Scholarship Application  2
Application Materials:
1.  Student information form – Via e-mail
2.  Statement of motivation addressing the award selection criteria (at least 500 words) – Via e-mail
3.  Statement of finances indicating how the student pays for classes (limited to 100 words) – Via E-mail
4.  Résumé – Via E-mail
5.  AU transcript (unofficial or official) – Via E-mail
6.  AU faculty recommendation – In hardcopy or Via E-mail from the faculty member
Application Process and Deadlines:
1.  Apply to a SIS Summer Abroad 2013 Program by the Program’s application deadline.
2.  Submit a separate application for the scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.  Some
items will be accepted ONLY via e-mail; the AU faculty recommendation form may be submitted in
hard copy, or electronically directly from the faculty member.
3.  Submit completed application VIA E-MAIL to:
Jeannie Khouri
Assistant Director of International Programs
khouri@american.edu

4.  Submit completed AU faculty recommendation in hard copy or the faculty member can directly
e-mail it to:
Jeannie Khouri
Assistant Director of International Programs
Mailbox, SIS 116
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016

Application deadline:  Monday, March 4.

Source: http://www.american.edu/sis/sisabroad/upload/Summer-2013-Scholarship-Application.pdf

 

The OPEC Fund for International Development 2013/2014

OFID SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2013/14

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master's degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2013. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support students or candidates for Master’s degree studies. The applicant must be from a developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master's (graduate) degree in any recognized university/college in the world. The Scholarship is open to those students who wish to pursue studies in a relevant field of Development or Energy Studies.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a tuition support of up to US$50,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2013.

Application Guidelines

STEP 1: Ensure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award Eligibility Criteria.

STEP 2: Register within the OFID Scholarship Portal by using your email address. Please note you can log onto the portal as many times as required before finally submitting the application.

STEP 3: Fill out the application form. Make sure to save data each time you update your application. Once you are logged in, if the page remains inactive for more than two hours, your session will time-out and you may lose unsaved data. Do not submit your application until you have completed the entire application process!

STEP 4: Upload necessary documents; CV, two recommendation letters, Bachelor's certificate/transcript, acceptance letter into postgraduate program and essay.

STEP 5: When your application is complete, and all additional documents are uploaded, your application is ready to be submitted. Once your application is submitted, you can no longer make any changes or upload any more documents.

The application deadline is May 1, 2013. Please do not call or email OFID to see if your application has been received or to inquire about your status. You will receive an automated confirmation one application has been submitted. Only the winners will be notified by June 13, 2013 via Their  website .

Source: http://scholarship.ofid.info/DesktopDefault.aspx