Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship program 2014

The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship program will end in 2013. Beginning in 2013-14, The Foundation will offer scholarship opportunities through district and global grants. This new grant structure gives Rotarians greater flexibility in sponsoring the next generation of leaders.

T he 2010-11 class of Ambassadorial Scholars received US$9.6 million through individual grants of $25,000. Since 1947, a total of $532 million has been awarded to 41,000 men and women.

The Ambassadorial Scholarships program promotes international understanding and friendly relations among people of different parts of the world.

The scholarships sponsor undergraduate and graduate students, as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the country where they study and give presentations about their own culture to Rotary clubs and other groups. Back home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that deepened their understanding of another culture.

Through their generous contributions, Rotarians worldwide show a continued faith that today’s scholars will be tomorrow's community and world leaders

Source: http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/educationalprograms/ambassadorialscholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx.

PGR Scholarship Fund University of Southampton, UK

The University has instituted a new scholarship fund. Open to the best students, whoever they are and wherever they come from, it will support up to 100 new PhD places each year. This is part of our wider strategy to make a step-change increase in the number of postgraduate research students studying in Southampton.

What does the scheme deliver?


The Scheme is open to all students - from the UK or any country worldwide. Postgraduate research students recruited under the new scheme will receive a centrally-funded scholarship of £7,000 per year for three years, provided that they continue to progress well with their degrees. The scholarships can be combined with additional funding which may be available from other sources.

The University seeks the best students whatever their circumstances, and the scheme is designed to be flexible for part-time students. The amount of funding can be reduced pro-rata and the time over which the award is given can be increased pro-rata, so that the total funding of £21,000 is available over the equivalent of three full-time years of study.

Up to 100 such scholarships may be awarded per year, although fewer will be awarded if there is not sufficient quality in the applications.

Source: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/pgr_scholarships.shtml#.UgZUun883IU

Finding International scholarships for Dutch institutions - Tips

Every year, universities in The Netherlands and the Dutch government provide scholarships for talented and motivated students from abroad. These scholarships are available for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes and can fully or partially cover their tuition fees.
Scholarships that fully cover tuition fees

Several Dutch research universities support outstanding students by covering all the expenses of their education. For example, these are some of the Amsterdam University College bursaries, funded by the University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam.
Scholarships that cover part of the education cost

Many universities in Holland also offer grants that partially cover the tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate degree programmes.

Scholarships for undergraduate courses usually can make up to half of the programme’s cost and range from 500 to 3,500 euros per year. Such scholarships are usually offered by universities of applied sciences to non-EU/EEA students.

Scholarships for graduate programmes can cover up to 75% of all study and living expenses for selected candidates. They are usually offered by research universities.

You can search for available scholarships in our ‘programmes’ section by selecting your chosen programme (see example of scholarships). Descriptions of grants per university can also be found in our ‘blog’ section.
Grants from Dutch organisations

European and Dutch organisations
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also offer several bursaries for foreign students who would like to come to study in Holland. For instance, in order to help foreign students fund their studies in The Netherlands, Nuffic, a Dutch governmental organisation, offers and manages several scholarship programmes for eligible and worthy candidates from all over the world.
Nuffic scholarships

China programme

The China Programme caters to meritorious Chinese candidates to help them carry out studies or research in The Netherlands. Up to 25 scholarships are awarded per year. This programme also helps in student exchange schemes between China and The Netherlands.

Erasmus programme

Designed to facilitate interaction and collaboration between academic institutes in the EU, the Erasmus Programme is a part of the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme. An Erasmus scholarship can be used to sponsor a part of education in another EU country as well.

Erasmus Mundus programme

Also a part of the European Commission, this program is designed to enhance the quality of higher education in European states and encourage participation from non-EU countries through joint Master’s degree programmes that are available at partner institutions in other European states.

MENA Scholarship Programme

The MENA Scholarship Programme provides scholarships to one hundred and twenty working professionals each year. These scholarships are well distributed amongst partner countries. Female students are eligible for nearly half of the scholarships.

Netherlands Fellowship Programmes

These scholarships are meant to increase the capacity within organizations in 62 countries by offering financial help to train working professionals at a mid-career level. The funding for NFP is provided by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Orange Tulip Scholarship Programme

Initially launched for Chinese students in 2008, this programme is now also functioning in Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, and Taiwan. It helps bright students to pursue their Master’s level programmes.

Science without Borders Holland Programme

The Science without Borders Holland Programme provides two hundred scholarships annually to Brazilian students for studying a science subject in The Netherlands for one semester or one academic session at the undergraduate level.

StuNed Scholarships

This scholarship provides funding for Master’s programmes and short courses in the development-related fields for Indonesian professionals with two or more years of working experience in this area.

Tempus Programme

The Tempus Programme allows some universities from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Western Balkans, and the Mediterranean region to establish partnerships with the EU and to offer bursaries to exchange students within these partnerships.
IB-Groep Loans from the Dutch government

Students from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland are eligible for the tuition fee loan (€ 266 a month) from the Dutch government. This student grant must be paid back within 10 years after graduation unless the student works 32 hours per month during their studies. See the duo.nl website for more information.

There are also grants for US citizens who want to study in Holland, such as the Fulbright U.S. Student Programme.

How to get Scholarships at an University

There is a method to get your studies funded without getting the money from just one place. It requires a simple switch of mentality, but it can get you immense results. Here it is: why get the money from only one institution when you can get it from several? Even if you get small sums from each they can add up to the total costs of your studies leaving you debt free at the end of college.

In order to be sure you get a scholarship you must be more persistent than the rest and do more. The sure way to do this is to apply to every kind of scholarship you find out about. Make a list of all the scholarships you find out about gradually or use the one provided by Bursary.me.

In order to increase your chances call every University or institution that you can think of and tell them that you would like to go there and check their scholarship offer. Because nobody does this anymore you will be received with great pleasure by the staff and most likely helped in your endeavor. You can apply for 50, 60 or even 100 scholarships. There is no limit to the number of applications you can send. Yes, you will need to write essays and complete forms, but after a few applications you will be able to reuse the information and you will even learn the processes by heart.

Another good hint is to use your network of connections to find new scholarships that are not public. Ask everyone you know if their company or institution does not have, by any chance, a scholarship to offer. Most big companies do and most institutions will probably be interested in funding your studies, at least partially, if you submit a great application and take your time to find a unique angle of presenting your qualities and your goals.

Finally, remember that in order to get a scholarship or a bursary you do not need to be a genius or have only high grades. Actually, there might not count at all if you make a good impression and have an excellent essay that underlines your potential. Request feedback on your applications before submitting them, proofread every document that you want to send and be persistent. Do something starting today.

Source: http://www.bursary.me/uncategorized/the-secret-of-getting-college-scholarships/

London Met Postgraduate Scholarship 2014

Only February 2014 scholarships are available. September 2013 has now closed.

Students who hold an unconditional offer for one of our postgraduate degree programmes and who would pay international tuition fees may apply for a scholarship.

You cannot apply for a scholarship unless you have applied for a course beforehand hold an unconditional offer to study at London Met.

The scholarship programme provides full tuition fee financial support  for students on taught Masters degree programmes.

Applicants are judged on academic merit and on the likely economic/social benefit to their home country of them doing a Masters degree in the UK. (This must be clearly demonstrated in the personal statement that the above criteria are met).

Evidence of paid and/or voluntary work done should also be included in the scholarship application, where applicable.

Applications for London Met scholarships are reviewed twice yearly (in June and November) by a panel of academic staff at the University.

The application deadline is 31 May for September entry and 31 October for February entry.

There are two ways to submit your scholarship application:

You may apply online

You may apply by emailing an Scholarship application form to scholarships@londonmet.ac.uk



Please note that London Met will not pay for your tuition of any pre-sessional courses that you may be required to take before you begin your postgraduate course

Please note that Short courses, Foundation Programmes, HND's and pre-Masters degrees are not covered by any of London Metropolitan University's Scholarships.

If you have any further questions, please see Frequently asked questions or email scholarships@londonmet.ac.uk



NB: Applicants please read the Terms and Conditions


Applying for a Postgraduate course:

If you do not  have an offer to study at London Met yet, you may apply online by using the blue apply button on the course description page.

If you have any questions regarding admission to the university, please see How to Apply.

More info: http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding-for-overseas-students/scholarships-at-london-met/postgraduate-scholarships/london-met-pg-scholarship/