Postgraduate Scholarships University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London is pleased to offer a number of scholarships to those wishing to study at Postgraduate level. 

These awards are funded by generous private donations, company donations, philanthropic charities and University funds. The awards offer help, ranging from fee waivers to full support for a year or more. Please see the individual awards for details of application procedures and application forms.

Source of Info: http://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/scholarships-bursaries-and-loans/postgraduate-funding/postgraduate-scholarships/
 

Fellowships for International Students at IMPRS-gBGC, Germany

The International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC) in cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers a PhD program in global biogeochemistry and related Earth System sciences.
The overall research and teaching focuses on:
  • Improved understanding of biogeochemical processes with an emphasis on terrestrial ecosystems
  • Development of observational techniques to monitor and assess biogeochemical feedbacks in the Earth system 
  • Theory and model development for improving the representation of biogeochemical processes in comprehensive Earth system models 
Source: http://www.imprs-gbgc.de/index.php/Main/Research

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN (CSFP)

The Malaysian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan are awarded by the Malaysian Government to the nominated students from the Commonwealth countries to study at the post-graduate level in Malaysia. This is a Government to Government scheme without any bond imposed by Malaysia. The awards for Mastersdegree are between 12 to 24 months depending on the courses. Awards for pursuing PhD degree are for 3 years. The Awards are only applicable for candidates pursuing full-time degree programme in Malaysia.

To be eligible for COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN (CSFP), applicants must fit the following criteria:-
  1. Not be more than 45 years of age during application.
  2. Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.
  3. Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:
    1. IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
    2. TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
  4. In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants
  5. Wrote a proposal that is relevant to field of studies.
  6. Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).
Each scholarship consists of:-
  1. Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
  2. An approved tuition fees
  3. Monthly maintenance allowance
  4. Annual grant for books and internal travel
  5. Medical / Health Insurance
  6. Installation and Termination grant
  7. Thesis allowance
  8. Visa
* The Government of Malaysia reserves the rights to review the value of awards at any time (and if such changes are made, the value of scholarship will be changed and the effective date will be informed to the successful candidates).

All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Education’s website at https://biasiswa.moe.gov.my/INTER/ starting from 01 January 2014 until 31 March 2014.

Source of Info: https://biasiswa.moe.gov.my/INTER/index_csfp.php


Amsterdam Merit Scholarships, Amsterdam Law School

The Faculty of Law - Amsterdam Law School - aims to attract talented students to its LL.M. programmes. Amsterdam Merit Scholarships are available for those who completed their LL.B. degree with flying colours.

Eligibility


Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship when they meet the following criteria:

  1.  Having completed an LL.B. degree with an average grade of 7,5 (on a scale from 1-10) and being admitted to one of the LL.M. programmes of the Amsterdam Law School.

  2. No more than five years should have elapsed between obtaining the LL.B. degree and start of the LL.M. programme.

  3. Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who already obtained an LL.M. or any other master degree nor to applicants who have been granted another scholarship.


The eligibility assessment will be made on the basis of your AMS motivation letter, average grade, resume, motivation letter and letters of reference regarding your academic qualities.

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of scholarships that can be awarded, only the most outstanding candidates will be awarded a scholarship.

How to apply?


Applicants should write an AMS motivation letter (tell us in not more than 300 words your motivation to get the scholarship), addressed to the Director of the Amsterdam Law School, Dr. M.Y.A. Zieck.

This letter should be accompanied with the other required application documents:

  • Printed version of the completed online application form



  • Certified copy of university transcript of grades

  • Certified copy of university diploma

  • Evidence of English proficiency

  • Motivation letter

  • Two letters of reference

  • Curriculum vitae


The above mentioned documents must be sent as hard copies to:

University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Law School
P.O. Box 1000
NL-1030 BA Amsterdam
Netherlands

When to apply?


The application should be sent before April 1, 2014 with respect to a scholarship for the academic year 2014-2015.

Selection


Only students who are admitted to one of the LL.M. programmes of the Amsterdam Law School can be awarded a scholarship. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit. Decisions as to eligibility for award of a scholarship are made in June 2014. Applicants will be informed before July 1, 2014.

The scholarship


The scholarship consists of either 6000, € 9000 or € 12.000. In the first month of study - September 2014 - the student will be paid 1000 €. The remainder of the scholarship will be paid in 12 monthly instalments. Note that the scholarship can not be used by way of (partial) tuition waiver: the applicant has to pay the full amount of the tuition due (12000 €).

 

Conditions



  1. Amsterdam Merit Scholarships are only awarded toapplicants who are admitted to one of the LL.M. programmes of the Faculty of Law - Amsterdam Law School.

  2. A scholarship granted for the academic year 2014-2015 can not be transferred to another academic year. Failing to enrol in the LL.M. programme to which the applicant has been admitted when the programme actually starts in September 2014 entails forfeiture of the scholarship.

  3. Amsterdam Merit Scholarships are not available to those who have been granted another full scholarship.

  4. Students who are awarded an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship are expected to complete the LL.M. programme to which they have been admitted within one year (30 EC per semester) and otherwise maintain good academic standing: the scholarship may be terminated when the student does not obtain 30 EC in the first semester.

  5. Students who are granted an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship are required to assent to the conditions attached to the scholarship in writing preceding the grant of the scholarship.


The Scholarship for 2 year Research Master programmes


Students enrolled in the Research Master who are granted a Merit Scholarship will be evaluated after one year of study. If the student has 50 EC on August 1, and has a positive recommendation of the coordinator of the programme, the scholarship will be continued for one more year.

Source of Info: http://als.uva.nl/application--admission/tuition-fees/scholarships/amsterdam-merit-scholarship-requirements-amsterdam-law-school.html

 

Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI), Australia

Adelaide Scholarships International are available in each of the four scholarship rounds to outstanding international applicants from any country who have a First Class Honours result or equivalent, to support their study towards a Higher Degree by Research. Awards are available in all Discipline areas.

The selection and ranking of applicants within the University of Adelaide is undertaken by the Graduate Scholarships Committee, using the criteria of academic merit and research potential.

The ASI provides



  • Course tuition fees for two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only),

  • An annual living allowance ($25,392 in 2014) for two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only), and

  • If the award holder holds a subclass 574 visa the award covers the cost of compulsory standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Worldcare policy for the student and their spouse and dependents (if any) for the period of the scholarship. If the award holder does not hold a subclass 574 visa then he/she is responsible for the cost of health insurance.


Note. The scholarship does NOT cover visa application fees.

Conditions and Eligibility Criteria



  • In order to be eligible applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree (this is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year). All qualifying programs of study must be successfully completed.

  • Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research potential. Extra-curricular achievements are not considered.

  • International applicants must not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree.

  • International applicants who have not provided evidence of their meeting the minimum English language proficiency requirements for direct entry by the scholarship closing date, or who have completed a Pre-Enrolment English Program to meet the entry requirements for the intended program of study, are not eligible.

  • Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.

  • Those undertaking research via remote candidature are ineligible.

  • Candidates are required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as 'international students' and must maintain 'international student' status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.

  • Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status can apply for ASI scholarships.

  • International applicants are not eligible if they have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award, unless they can establish that they were unable to apply in the previous round.

  • Scholarships holders must commence study at the University of Adelaide in the semester the scholarship is offered.

  • Applicants who applied and were eligible for consideration in an international scholarship round, and were unsuccessful, will automatically be reconsidered in the following international scholarship round, assuming they hold a valid offer of candidature for that intake. An applicant who has been considered in 2 rounds cannot be reconsidered in any future scholarship rounds.

  • The offer of a scholarship is contingent upon a student not being offered another award by the Commonwealth of Australia, the University of Adelaide, or an overseas sponsor. The University reserves the right to withdraw an offer of a scholarship at any time prior to enrolment if it is advised that an awardee has been offered a scholarship equal to or in excess of the financial value of the award offered by the University.


Generally applicants who succeed in winning an ASI scholarship have completed a Masters degree including a significant research component and have several publications and relevant work and research experience.

Source of info: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/research-international/opportunities/adelaide-scholarship-international/

 
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