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Sydney Achievers International Scholarships

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University of Sydney Bachelor/Masters Degree 
Deadline: course-specific
Study in: Australia
Course starts Semester 1, 2015 



Brief description:
The Sydney Achievers International Scholarships are for new international students who wants to study in University of Sydney in Australia in 2015.  These prestigious scholarships are aimed at attracting high achieving, academically meritorious, international students to enjoy the ‘Sydney experience’ at one of the finest institutions of higher education in the world.
Host Institution:
University of Sydney, Australia
Field(s) of study:
Any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program offered at the University
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Each  scholarship has a value of AUD$10,000 each per annum, available for the CRICOS registered duration of a recipient’s program of study, for any Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework program offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).
Living allowance is NOT included in the scholarships.
Eligibility:
Undergraduate Scholarships
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with outstanding results, as deemed by the University of Sydney. Students completing Foundation Studies Programs offered by Australian or New Zealand universities are eligible. Students who have already commenced/completed tertiary studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing, are not eligible. * See Undergraduate entry requirements.
Postgraduate Scholarships
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with outstanding results based on the Australian grading system, as deemed by the University of Sydney.   Students who have already commenced/completed postgraduate studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing, are not eligible.
Application instructions:
To be considered for the Sydney Achievers International Scholarship, a candidate must receive an Unconditional Offer of Admission. Applicants receiving an Unconditional Offer of Admission for will be invited to lodge an Expression of Interest. The closing date for the EOI form will be indicated in the invitation letter.
Applications for Admission to Semester 1, 2015 are now open. To apply, visit University of Sydney’s FIND A COURSE website. Each course may have a specific deadline.
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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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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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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British Chevening Scholarships for International Students

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British Government/FCO 
Masters Degree 
Deadline: 15 Nov 2014 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts AY 2015/2016 


Brief description:
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.
The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any UK university.
Host Institution(s):
Any university in the UK
Field(s) of study:
Any subject at any UK university, but you should check your country page for priority areas.
Number of Awards:
Around 1500 scholarships globally will be offered.
Target group:
The scholarships are targeted to citizens of Chevening-eligible countries.  See the official website for complete list of countries eligible for Chevening scholarships.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Most Chevening Scholarships cover: tuition fees; a living allowance at a set rate (for one individual); an economy class return airfare to the UK; additional grants to cover essential expenditure. Some Scholarships cover part of the cost of studying in the UK; for example, tuition fees only or allowances only. Please check the individual country pages for more details.
Eligibility:
Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields; including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia. Applicants should be high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership.
Applicants should visit the official website for full eligibility criteria.
Application instructions:
Applications are done through an online application system which will be available on the official website’s application page by 1 August 2014.   The application deadline for the 2015/2016 is 15 November 2014, 23:59 GMT.
It is important to visit the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.chevening.org/

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UNIL Master’s Grants in Switzerland for Foreign Students

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University of Lausanne 
Masters Degree 
Deadline: 15 Dec 2014 (annual)
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts September 2015 
Brief description:
The University of Lausanne in Switzerland offers the UNIL Master’s Grants to international students who wish to pursue a Masters Degree at the University.
Host Institution(s):
University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Field(s) of study:
Candidates must choose a Master’s programmes from among those offered by the UNIL, except the Master of Medicine, Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of Education, Master of Law from the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne, Master of Law in Criminal Sciences, judiciary mention.
The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies.
Target group:
International students
Number of Scholarships:
Around 10
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme.
Eligibility:
•  The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.
•  The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor’s degree.
The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting their financial needs for the duration of the Master’s.
Application instructions:
Candidates must complete the “UNIL Master’s Grant” application form and submit their application to the Office for Socio-cultural affairs  by 15 December 2014.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Hubert Humphrey Fellowships in USA for International Students

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USA Government 
Non-degree 
Deadline: before 1 Oct (annual)
Study in:  USA
Program starts Apr-Sept 2015 


Brief description:
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world.   The Fellowship provides ten months of non-degree academic study* and related professional experiences in the United States.  Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.
*The Humphrey Program is a non-degree program. Participants may complete academic coursework at their host university to update their academic and professional knowledge in their field, but they do not receive an academic degree as a result of their participation in the Program.
Host Institution(s):
Fellows are placed at one of the participating USA universities.  Fellows are not able to choose which university they will attend. Rather, they are assigned  to the most appropriate host institution based on their area of interest and professional field.
Field of study:
• Agricultural and Rural Development
• Communications/Journalism
• Economic Development
• Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
• Finance and Banking
• Higher Education Administration
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
• Human Resource Management
• Law and Human Rights
• Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
• Public Health Policy and Management
•  Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
•  Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention
•  Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
•  Technology Policy and Management
•  Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention
•  Urban and Regional Planning
Number of Awards:
Approximately 200 Fellowships are awarded annually.
Target group:
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The Fellowship provides for:
•  Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
•  Pre-academic English language training, if required;
•  A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
•  Accident and sickness coverage;
•  A book allowance;
•  A one-time computer subsidy;
•  Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the program and domestic travel to required program events);
•  A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.
Eligibility:
The applicant must have:
•  an undergraduate (first university) degree,
•  a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience,
•  limited or no prior experience in the United States,
•  demonstrated leadership qualities,
•  a record of public service in the community, and
•  strong English skills.
Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section or Fulbright Commission in your country of residence to learn about possible specific program requirements (link found below).
Application instructions:
The deadlines for applicants vary by country but falls around May to September each year. Please check with the Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country to learn about the exact deadline for submitting applications.  Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by 1 October.
Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Bi-national Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures.   It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Contact information:
Click here for country-specific contact information.  Also see the FAQs.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:  http://humphreyfellowship.org/

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DAAD Masters Scholarships in Public Policy and Good Governance

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DAAD 
Masters Degree 
Deadline: varies, Jul-Aug
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts 2015 


Brief description:
The Programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. The scholarships are awarded for selected Master courses at German institutions of higher education. The successful candidates will study from September/October 2015 on one of the selected Master courses listed below.
Participating Programmes in Host Institutions:
The following Master courses can be undertaken at selected German Universities as specified below:
•  Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy (MPP)
•  University of Duisburg-Essen: MA Development and Governance
•  Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Master of Public Policy (MPP)
•  Leuphana University of Lüneburg: Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP)
•  Hochschule Osnabrück: Management in Non-Profit Organisations
•  University of Osnabrück: Master of  Democratic Governance and Civil Society
•  University of Passau: Master of Governance and Public Policy
•  University of Potsdam: Master of Public Management (MPM)
The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East. See list of eligible countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
DAAD scholarship holders are exempt from tuition fees. DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and/or family allowances.
Eligibility:
The scholarship targets very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.
The main DAAD criteria for selection are: the study results, knowledge of English (and German), political and social engagement, a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country.
The university degree should have been obtained during the six years before the application for the scholarship. Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.
All Master courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants at any case.
Application instructions:
Please submit your applications for the Master courses and for the DAAD scholarship solely to the Master courses you have selected at the respective university (not to DAAD). Please fill in the DAAD application form by indicating your desired priority of study courses. Deadline variesbut is around July to August 2014 depending on the course; please check the deadlines on the homepages of the selected Master courses.
It is important to read the 2015 Announcement and visit the official website (found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

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DAAD 
Masters (MS) Degree 
Deadline: 31 July/15 Oct (annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts 2015 


Brief description:
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships in Germany for international students for a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from developing countries with further specialized studies.
Host Institution(s):
German Universities offering development-related postgraduate courses
Field(s) of Study:
Number of Scholarships:
Limited
Target group:
International students and young professionals from developing countries in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, Central and South America and Central and Eastern Europe. (See the DAC List of the OECD)
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Full and partial DAAD scholarships are available.
Eligibility:
• Works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
• Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience
• His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old
• For courses in German: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4; at time of application German skills at completed level A2 are required. In addition, German language courses at level A2 or B1 are highly recommended
• For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certifi cate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based).
Please also see if you meet the eligibility requirements of the programme you are applying to.
Application instructions:
Applications must be made directly to the university except for Cameroon, Myanmar and Nigeria where applications must be submitted via the German Embassy. Please refer to the respective websites of the Universities for the application procedure, the application deadline, and the documents to be submitted. Deadline varies per University but is usuallyaround October 2014 for most courses while application deadline at the German Embassy is 31 July 2014.
It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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New Zealand-ASEAN Scholar Awards

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NZAID 
Masters/PhD Degree 
Deadline: April-June (annual)
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts 2015 


Brief description:
The New Zealand-ASEAN Scholar Awards are scholarships for international students from Southeast Asian countries who wants to pursue postgraduate studies in New Zealand with the intention to help in the development of their home countries. The scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s international development programme.
Host Institution(s):
Participating New Zealand Institutions
Field(s) of study:
Subject areas that are relevant to the development needs and employment opportunities of your country
Target group:
Brunei, Cambodia,  Indonesia,  Lao PDR,  Myanmar, Malaysia,  Philippines,  Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarships include tuition fees, travel costs,  living allowance, and insurance.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, applicants must:
    • •  Be a citizen of your country and have resided there for at least two years at the time of application (permanent residents are not eligible to apply). You must also reside in your country of citizenship during the application and selection process.
    • •  Have been working in your country for at least two years prior to application.
    • •  Be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to your country’s public, private or civil society sector and to the development of your country in general.
    • •  Agree in writing that you will return to your country for a minimum of two years following completion of your Scholarship in order to contribute to your country’s social or economic development.
    • •  Be available to take up the Scholarship in the calendar year for which the Scholarship is offered.
    • •  Satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand institution in which the degree programme is to be undertaken, including the institution’s English language criteria.
    • •  Be able to satisfy Immigration New Zealand requirements for international student entry to New Zealand (i.e. medical checks, police clearances/character checks, etc).
    • •  Not be seeking funding for a qualification already commenced in New Zealand or another country.
    • •  Not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia (except for Pacific countries who also have New Zealand citizenship).
    • •  Not hold or have held a New Zealand Government or Australian Government Scholarship in the preceding 24 months at the time of application.
Application instructions:
Application processes and timelines can vary depending on the country. For specific information about the application process and timelines, please see the scholarship information page for your home country found at the official website.  Deadline varies per country but isaround April-June annually.
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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