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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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IRO PhD Scholarships for Developing Countries at K.U. Leuven University

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K.U. Leuven 
Doctoral Degree (PhD) 
Deadline: 10 Nov 2014 (annual)
Study in:  Belgium
Course starts October 2015 


Brief description:
As one of its contributions to development co-operation, K.U. Leuven offers IRO (Interfaculty Council for Development Co-operation) scholarships to deserving students from developing countries to do their PhD in the largest university in Flanders, Belgium.  Each academic year, IRO scholarships are granted for doctoral or pre-doctoral programmes.
Host Institution(s):
Katholieke Universiteit in Flanders, Belgium
Field of study:
Priority research fields for the IRO scholarships are proposed by the three doctoral schools:
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Science, Engineering and Technology
• Biomedical Sciences

From July 2014 onwards you will find an updated version of the faculty research topics at the official website.

Number of Awards:
Not specified.
Target group:
Citizens of developing countries. Click here fore an overview of these countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarships include an allowance of €1,415 per month, tuition fee, health insurance, accident insurance, one-time installation allowance, and return tickets.
Eligibility:
  1. The applicant must be a citizen of one of the countries on the OECD DAC table that are listed under the following categories: Least Developed Countries, Low Income Countries or Low Middle Income Countries.
    The applicant must not possess dual citizenship, where the second citizenship is from an EU country.
  2. The time period between the date of completion of your MA degree and the date of submission of your scholarship application can be no more than ten years.
  3. Excellent academic results
  4. Excellent research project
  5. Motivation in the framework of development cooperation
  6. Excellent recommendations
Application instructions:
The next call of applications will open on 1 September 2014.
If you meet the eligibility conditions, you will need to complete the online application form and submit supporting documents not later than 10 November 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.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.kuleuven.be/iro/index.html

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University of Otago International Research Master’s Scholarship

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University of Otago 
Masters Degree 
Deadline: varies
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts 2015 



Brief description:
The University of Otago International Master’s Award provides funding to support international Master’s students studying at the University of Otago.
Host Institution(s):
University of Otago, New Zealand
Field(s) of study:
Eligible Thesis-based Masters Programme under the following divisions: Commerce/School of Business, Health Science, Humanities, Sciences.
Number of Scholarships:
Only 4 – 1 per each division
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
NZ$13,000 stipend per annum, international tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee and insurance)
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
•  obtaining their first Master’s qualification
•  international students
•  undertaking a thesis-based Master’s
Selection is based predominantly on academic merit and the applicant’s potential for research. Due to the limited number of these scholarships, applicants require very good grades to be successful.  The University only recommends applying if your grades in the later years of your degree are at A or A+ level.
Application instructions:
University of Otago International Master’sScholarships are currently available in each Division for candidates planning to start within the time frames specified at this link.  Some scholarships are only available until late 2014.
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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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 Bƶll 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 (BildungsinlƤnder/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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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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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) certiļ¬ 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.
Website:

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