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Radboud Scholarship Programme for International Students

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Radboud University 
Masters Degree 
Deadline: 1 April 2015
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2015 



Brief description:
The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers a selected number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue a complete English-taught Master’s degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen.
Host Institution(s):
Radboud University Nijmejen, Netherlands
Field(s) of study:
Eligible English-taught Masters Degree Programme offered by the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Philosophy, Theology & Religious Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences,  Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, and Faculty of Law
Number of Scholarships:
About 25 each year
Target group:
Non-EEA International Students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship is not an amount of money that you will receive in your bank account, but consists of a partial tuition waiver. The tuition fee will be waived to the level of an EEA student. For example: a grant holder in 2014/2015 will pay a tuition fee of only € 1,906, instead of € 9,570 or € 10,537. In addition the Radboud Scholarship also covers costs such as those for visa, residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance. This amounts to about € 700.
Eligibility:
Candidates who want to become eligible for a Radboud Scholarship must meet the requirements for eligibility. This means that applicants should:
    1. hold a non-EU/EEA passport
    2. are not eligible for the lower EEA tuition fee for other reasons
    3. you have (will obtain) a Bachelor’s degree achieved outside the Netherlands and have no degrees achieved in the Netherlands
    4. have been fully admitted to the English-taught Master’s degree programme as stated in the formal letter of admission
    5. are able to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands
    6. are enrolled at Radboud University as a full-time student for the academic year and Master’s degree programme for which the scholarship will be awarded.
Application instructions:
The application round for 2015/2016 will open around October 2014.
The application for  admission and the application for the scholarship is fully integrated, there is no separate procedure for the scholarship. You apply for a Radboud Scholarship by indicating on your Master’s application form for admission that you wish to apply for a Radboud Scholarship.  You will then be requested to upload three additional documents: two recommendation letters and a curriculum vitae.  You also must have finalized your request for admission via the online application system OSIRIS Incoming Students before the deadline of 1 April 2015.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Oxford Graduate Scholarships for International Students

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Oxford University/Donors 
Masters/PhD Degrees 
Deadline: 23 Jan 2015 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts October 2015 



Brief description:
The Oxford Graduate Scholarships were established in 2012 through a groundbreaking fundraising initiative to support graduate students of the highest calibre from across the world.   The list of graduate scholarships that are open to all countries and offered for AY 2015-2016 are:
Host Institution(s):
University of Oxford in United Kingdom
Fields of study:
Eligible Graduate Degrees in History, Physics, Sustainable Urban Development, Law, Chemistry, Plant Sciences, Physics, Zoology, Oriental Studies, MBA, Economics, etc.
Number of Awards:
Around 60
Target group:
All countries
Scholarship value/inclusions:
100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs
Eligibility/Selection Criteria:
See the links to the specific scholarships for details on the specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship.
Application instructions:
There is no separate application process for this scholarship. All eligible applicants who have applied to the University by the relevant January deadline for their course, will automatically be considered for the Oxford Graduate Scholarships (except  Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships which require an additional application to be made at the same time as your application to a course is made). Deadline is 9 or 23 January 2015 depending on the course.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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University of Oulu Tuition Fee Waivers for International Students

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University of Oulu 
Masters Degree 
Deadline: 31 January (annual)
Study in: Finland
Next Course starts September 2015 



Brief description:
University of Oulu does not charge tuition fees from international degree students starting their Master’s studies in the Autumn Semester 2014.
Host Institution(s):
University of Oulu, Finland
Field(s) of study:
Any International Master’s programmes offered at the University
Target group:
International Students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Full tuition fee waiver
Eligibility:
A successful applicant has obtained their first academic degree, normally a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, from an institution of higher education. As a rule, the Bachelor’s degree is the lower academic degree. This degree should be equivalent of at least three years of full-time studies (180 ECTS).
Please note that each Master’s programme has its own specific admissions requirements.
Application instructions:
University of Oulu partners with the University Admissions Finland for their services for the application system and the pre-processing of application documents. University Admissions Finland will evaluate your eligibility and the authenticity of your educational certificates.  Application period opens in December annually. The deadline for applications is 31 January annually.
It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed and updated information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.oulu.fi/degree/scholarships

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Utrecht Excellence Scholarships for International Students

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Utrecht University 
Bachelors/Masters Degree 
Deadline: 1 Dec/1 April (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts 2015 



Brief description:
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of outstanding prospective students the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.
Host Institution(s):
Utrecht University, Netherlands
Field of study:
International Bachelor’s programmes:
•  Economics and Business Economics
•  Liberal Arts & Sciences at University College Utrecht
International Master’s programmes offered by the following Graduate Schools:
•  Graduate School of Geosciences
•  Graduate School of Humanities
•  Graduate School of Law, Economics and Governance
•  Graduate School of Life Sciences
•  Graduate School of Natural Sciences
•  Graduate School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Number of Awards:
Approximately 55 scholarships are available.
Target group:
International Students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Selected students can be awarded a scholarship that covers the tuition fee and 10.000 euro living expenses per year. However, students should be aware that the grant is not necessarily a full scholarship, and that it may be necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance study and stay completely.
Eligibility:
The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for this scholarship. The applicant should:
•  Not have the Dutch or an EU/EEA nationality;
•  Hold a non-Dutch secondary school diploma;
• Have been admitted to an International Master’s programme within one of the Graduate Schools mentioned above, the Bachelor’s programme in Economics and Business Economics or to University College Utrecht;
•  Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree (for a Master’s programme) or secondary school diploma (for a Bachelor’s programme), or an equivalent thereof;
•  Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa (if applicable);
Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means the student is not eligible for this scholarship.
Application instructions:
It is not possible to apply for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship. You must have been admitted to eligible International Master’s or Bachelor’s programmes to be considered for the scholarship. From the list of admitted students, the Selection Committee of the programme will select eligible candidates on the basis of the selection criteria set.
Prospective Bachelor’s students in Economics and Business Economics who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 April. Prospective Master’s students who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before 1 December.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Barcelona GSE Tuition Fee Waivers for Masters Degree Programs

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Barcelona GSE 
Masters Degree 
Deadline: see website
Study in: Spain
Course starts 2014 



Brief description:
The Barcelona Graduate School of Economics has been ranked by RePEc among the top 18 Economic Research Institutions and the top 12 Economics Departments in the world and the top 3 in Europe.  The Barcelona GSE is able to offer a number of tuition waivers and partial scholarships based on academic merit. These highly competitive financial awards help the School attract the best and brightest international students.
Host Institution(s):
Barcelona Graduate School of Economics in Barcelona, Spain
Field(s) of study:
Masters Degree Program in:
Competition and Market Regulation
Data Science (NEW)
Economics
Economics of Public Policy
Finance
Health Economics and Policy
International Trade, Finance and Development
Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Tuition fee waivers/partial scholarships
Eligibility:
This scholarship is open for students and young professionals from around the world. The selection criterion is based on academic merit.
Application instructions:
There is no separate application process for scholarships. When you submit a complete master program application, you will be automatically considered for all available financial awards. Applicants are reminded that only complete applications will be considered. The selection process for all scholarships is handled entirely by the Admissions Committee of the Barcelona GSE. Before applying, please read carefully all of the instructions for completing the online application.  Applicants who wish to be considered for financial aid are advised to apply as early as possible.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Australia Awards Scholarships

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Australian Government 
Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degrees  
Deadline: varies, Feb-April
Study in:  Australia
Course starts 2014  



Brief description:
Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), are scholarships for international students who wants to study in Australian Universities. Scholarship holders are required to return to their country of citizenship for two years after they have completed their studies to contribute to the development of their country. Australia Awards Scholarships are available for vocational education and training courses, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, and PhD degrees.
Host Institution(s):
Participating Australian higher education institutions and technical colleges
Fields of study:
Study programs must relate to your country’s priority areas for development.  These are listed on the participating country profiles.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified.
Target group:
You are only eligible for Australia Awards Scholarships if you are a citizen of one of participating countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. See the complete list of participating countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship benefits generally include: full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC),  etc.  See the complete list of benefits at the official website (link found below).
Eligibility:
To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must:
a. be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Scholarship
b. be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on AusAID’s Scholarship website) and be residing in and applying for the Scholarship from their country of citizenship
c. not be married or engaged to or be a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any of the application, selection or mobilisation phases or while on-scholarship in Australia
Note: Residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for an AusAID 576 student visa.
d. not be current serving military personnel
e. not be applying for another long-term AusAID scholarship unless they have returned to their home country and resided there* for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia (for example, a previous Scholar who has been on AusAID scholarship/s in Australia for four years will not be eligible to apply for another AusAID scholarship until they have been home for eight years)
f. not hold or have held an Australian Government-funded scholarship (e.g. Endeavour Award) in the preceding two years, at the time of application
g. satisfy any specific criteria established by the applicant’s country and/or government of citizenship
h. be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the Scholarship is to be undertaken (this may mean that Post will need to withdraw a Scholarship offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the institution’s admission requirements. This may not be known until Post requests a placement at selected institutions)
i. be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for an AusAID Student Visa 576 (this may mean that Post will need to withdraw a Scholarship offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements)
Application instructions:
Applications are currently closed.
Check the open and close dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas and how to apply.  Each Country Program has different timelines but deadline falls around Feb-April 2014.
It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the  country specific pages, and the official website (link found below) for detailed and updated information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific

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ADB/Japan Government 
Masters/PhD Degree 
Deadline: varies
Study in:  Asia, Australia, USA
Course starts 2014 



Brief description:
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake 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.
Host Institution(s):
ADB-JSP provides scholarships only to participating academic institutions under the Program.
Field(s) of study:
Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in economics, management, health, education, agriculture,  environment, natural resource management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.
Only programs at the 20 participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Regions are eligible for ADB-JSP funding.
Number of Scholarships:
About 300 scholarships are awarded annually.
Target group:
The scholarships are open to citizens of ADB’s developing member countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The ADB-JSP provides full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, an allowance for books and instructional materials, medical insurance, and travel expenses.
The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute.   The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.
Eligibility:
1. A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
2. Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution .
3. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
4. At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
5. Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old.
6. In good health.
7. Should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.
8. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
9. Staff of academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
10. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.
11. ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
12. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.
Application instructions:
Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen Academic Institution and should indicate to that Institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution.
No separate application to ADB is necessary.  Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.   Please refer to thenormal month of intake and deadline of application in the participating academic institutions.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Students

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Heinrich Boll Foundation 
Masters/PhD Degree 
Deadline: 1 Sept/1 Mar (Annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts 2014  



Brief description:
The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to international students who gained their university entrance qualification from a school in and outside of Germany who wish to study a Masters or PhD Degree in Germany.
Host Institution(s):
State or state-recognized institution of higher education (university, college or equivalent) in Germany
Field(s) of study:
The scholarships are awarded for all subjects.
Number of Scholarships:
Around 950 scholarships a year divided among Germans and international students.
Target group:
The scholarship program allots scholarships to international students. Special (but not exclusive) focus regions are: Central/Eastern Europe, EU neighbourhood/CIS; Middle East/Northern Africa; transition and newly industrialised countries as well as conflict regions worldwide.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
€750 per month for Masters students and €1000 per month for PhD students.
Eligibility:
By 1 September 2014 interested candidates can apply for:
Please note that an application for the autumn application process is only possible, if you are a German national or foreign students who gained their university entrance qualification in Germany. Interested candidates can apply for:
    • •  undergraduate scholarships
    • •  scholarships for the journalism programme “Medienvielfalt, anders“
    • •  doctoral scholarships
By 1 March 2015 interested candidates can apply for:
    • •  undergraduate scholarship for German and German-educated applicants (Bildungsinländer/innen)
    • •  graduate scholarships for international students
    • •  scholarships for the journalism programme “Medienvielfalt, anders“
    • •  doctoral scholarships for international students
    • •  doctoral scholarships in the focus programme “Transformation Research”
Application instructions:
Applications are not yet open.  The online application portal will open on 15 July 2014 for autumn 2014 and  20 January 2015 for spring 2015.
For details of application requirements and procedures, please consult information sheet A 1-1(“scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students”, PDF) or A 2-1(“scholarship application for doctoral studies”). These give important information on the formalities of your application and on preconditions and criteria.
Applications must be made online and is done in German language. Application deadlines are normally twice a year: 1 March and 1 September. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for details on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.boell.de/scholarships/scholarships.html

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MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) for Professionals from Middle East and North Africa

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Netherlands Government 
Short Course 
Deadline: varies
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts 2015 




Brief description:
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Scholarship Programme (or MSP) offers scholarships to professionals from ten countries. The scholarships can be used for short courses in the Netherlands with a duration between two and twelve weeks.  The programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Host Institution(s):
Dutch Universities and academic institutions.
Field(s) of study:
Eligible short courses offered by Dutch Higher Education Institutions. Contact the Dutch higher education institution that offers that course to find out whether it is eligible for an MSP scholarship.
Target group:
The target group is professionals (with a maximum age of 45) who are nationals of and working in one of the following countries:  Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Syria, Tunisia.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
An MSP scholarship is a contribution towards the costs of the selected short course and is intended to supplement the salary that the scholarship holder must continue to receive during the study period. The following items are covered: subsistence allowance, tuition fees, visa costs, international travel costs, medical insurance and allowance for study materials.
Eligibility:
Employers must nominate an applicant and motivate his or her application in a supporting letter. You must also meet the eligibility requirements of the short course you are applying for.
Application instructions:
You need to contact the institution that offers the course of your choice to ask for the application procedure. Only the Dutch institution will provide information about the programmes, selection criteria, application procedures and deadlines.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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