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Ting Hsin Scholarship at Waseda University

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Waseda University 
Masters Degree 
Deadline: 10 Oct 2014
Study in:  Japan
Course starts April 2015 



Brief description:
Ting Hsin International Group, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. Scholarship is awarded for students who are accepted to International Graduate Program (Master’s Program) after entrance examination (a document reviewing). Applicants are required to be strongly committed to study at Waseda’s graduate school of his/her primary choice.
Host Institution(s):
Waseda University in Japan
Field of study:
Science and Engineering
Number of Awards:
Few
Target group:
Applicants must be citizens of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
1,500,000JPY/year provided for a maximum period of 24 months
Eligibility:
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible for consideration for the scholarship:
(1) Desire to Enter Graduate School
Applicants are required to be strongly committed to study at Waseda’s particular graduate school of his/her primary choice.
(2) Nationality / Region
Applicants must be citizens of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau.
(3) Location of Residence
Applicants must be residing in China (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and
Macau) at the time of application.
(4) Academic Background
Those who have graduated or are scheduled to graduate with an undergraduate degree from a university in China (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau) by March 2015.
(5) Age
Applicants must be under the age of 30 at the time of enrollment into a graduate school of Waseda University.
Application instructions:
Applicants must first register online and then submit application documents by post.  The deadline for applications for entry in April 2015 is 10 October 2014.
It is important to read the guidelines and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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YKK Leaders 21 at Waseda University

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Waseda University 
Masters/PhD Degree 
Deadline: 10 Oct 2014
Study in:  Japan
Course starts April 2015 



Brief description:
This scholarship is awarded for student who is accepted to International Graduate Program (Master’s or Doctoral Program) after entrance examination (AO method).
Host Institution(s):
Waseda University in Japan
Field of study:
Science and Engineering
Number of Awards:
1 Master’s candidate or 1 Doctoral candidate
Target group:
Applicants must have nationality of the countries (including Mongolia) in the following area: South East Asia, South Asia, West Asia, Central Asia, Africa. AND applicants must have bachelor degree or further degree from the universities in above countries and areas.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
-Tuition and Fees are provided.
-200,000JPY/month is provided as daily expenses.
-Round-trip air ticket to and from Japan is provided
-2 years at maximum for a Master’s candidate
- 3years at maximum for a Doctoral candidate
Eligibility:
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible for consideration for the scholarship:
(1) Desire to Enter Graduate School
Applicants are required to be strongly committed to study at Waseda’s particular graduate school of his/her primary choice.
(2) Nationality / Region
Applicants must be citizens of South East Asia, South Asia, West Asia, Central Asia ,Africa or Mongolia.
(3) Location of Residence
Applicants must apply for this program from overseas.
(4) Academic Background
Applicants must have bachelor degree or further degree from the universities in countries and areas of South East Asia, South Asia, West Asia, Central Asia, Africa or Mongolia.
(5) Age
Applicants must be under the age of 30 for Master’s Program or under the age of 35 for Doctoral Program at the time of enrollment into the Graduate School of Waseda University.
Application instructions:
Applicants must first register online and then submit application documents by post.  The deadline for applications for entry in April 2015 is 10 October 2014.
It is important to read the guidelines and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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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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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 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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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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SEARCA Graduate Scholarships in Agriculture for Southeast Asians

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SEARCA 
Masters/PhD Degree 
Deadline: 30 July (annual)
Study in:  Southeast Asia
Next course starts 2015 



Brief description:
The Masters (MS)/PhD Scholarship Programme aims to ensure the relevance and responsiveness of Southeast Asia’s agricultural scientists and professionals to global sustainable development issues.
Host Institution(s):
•  Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), Bogor, Indonesia
•  Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia
•  Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor, Malaysia
•  Kasetsart University (KU), Bangkok, Thailand
•  University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), Laguna, Philippines
•  University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), Quezon City, Philippines
•  University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), Iloilo, Philippines
Field(s) of study:
Agriculture and related sciences (including biological sciences, fishery, environmental science, statistics, forestry and social sciences).  The applicant’s topic of research for thesis/dissertation must be in line with any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts, namely: Natural Resources Management and Agricultural Competitiveness.
Number of Awards:
As of school year 2010/2011, SEARCA has granted 1,271 full graduate scholarships, of which 1,106 study programs (468 PhD, 638 MS) had been completed.
Target group:
Open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Covers stipend, tuition, international and domestic travel allowances, thesis/dissertation support, book allowance, and health insurance.
Eligibility:
The SEARCA Graduate Scholarship is open to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam who are regular employees of academic, research or government institutions and not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
Application instructions:
Interested parties may submit their accomplished SEARCA Scholarship Application form together with other original application requirements to the Ministries of Education/Higher Education of their respective countries. Applicants must check the deadlines set by the Ministries to receive/accept applications of SEARCA scholarship. These Ministries will then screen and endorse applications to SEARCA by 30 July annually. Applicants may also apply online using the online application form.
It is important to visit the website (found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship and to access the application form.
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