ANU International Undergraduate Scholarship - Australia

Eligibility

International students who have recently completed secondary school studies off-shore (not in Australia). You must not have commenced further studies.
- You must have applied for admission to the University. More information about admission is available here: http://studyat.anu.edu.au/undergraduate.html.
- You must submit an application via the online form available on this web page by the closing date.

International students who have completed a secondary school qualification on-shore (in Australia), must apply for admission through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
- All students who apply for admission through UAC, will be automatically considered for this scholarship - no application is necessary.

Selection basis

Academic merit. However consideration may also be given to country of origin and/or program of choice.
Below is a brief guide of the minimum senior secondary scores expected for applicants to be seriously considered.

All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC): 20.

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 99.60.

Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE): 20 (4A).

Indian School Certificate (ISC): 99.

International Baccaulaureate (IB): 41.

Sijil Tinggi Perskolahan Malaysia (STPM): 25.

UK or Singapore General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels): 24 (4A*).

Qualifications not listed above will also be considered. Please note that achieving the results listed above does not guarantee an offer of a scholarship. Please also note that this scholarship is extremely competitve, and only qualifications equivalent to an Australian Year 12 will be considered.

Source: http://students.anu.edu.au/scholarships/ug/fut/int/anu-int-ug.php

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:

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.

Tuition Fees.

Stipend and accommodation in the amount of 16,000 baht/month.

Eligibility of Applicants:

Applicants must be UGM students.

Applicants must return to teach/work at their home counties after graduation from Chulalongkorn University.

Applicants must have completed Bachelor’s Degrees or Master’s Degrees as appropriate in related fields.

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.

Applicants’ age must be less than 35.

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)

Applicants must be in good health.

Applicants must not be recipients of other types of scholarships.

Documents Required for Application

Completed application form with a 3 cm x 4 cm size photograph.

Curriculum Vitae

Certificate of Graduation

Transcript of Academic Record of the last educational institution attended

Photocopy of passport

Two recommendation letters from the Head, the Director, the Dean which the applicant belongs

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

Action	Deadline
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/application	1 May 2013
Students apply for a VUFP scholarship by sending an e-mail to vufp@vu.nl. See How to apply for details	1 May 2013
The IBA VUFP Committee decides which students will be offered a VUFP scholarship	1 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:

€5.000 to students paying the tuition fee for EEA students

€15.000 to students paying the tuition fee for non-EEA students

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

Action	Deadline
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/application	1 March 2013
Students apply for a VUFP scholarship by sending an e-mail to vufp@vu.nl. See How to apply for details	1 March 2013
The Central VUFP Committee decides which students will be offered a VUFP scholarship	1 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.

Conditions VUFP scholarship

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