University of Western Australia Scholarships 2013

University of Western Australia IPRS and SIRF Scholarships for Foreign Students

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters, Phd, research)
Provider: Australian Government, UWA
Country to Study in: Australia

Scholarship Description

Applications are invited from international students for scholarships to undertake a master's by research or Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Western Australia (UWA). There are two major scholarships schemes: International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS); and UWA Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF).

These schemes seek to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas in which the University has specialised research strengths and to support Australia's research effort.

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) and the Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF) are funded by The University of Western Australia.

Eligibility
IPRS and SIRF Scholarships will only be available to those applicants who:

•     Have completed a four year undergraduate degree at first-class honours level or equivalent. An applicant may be disadvantaged if the Scholarships Committee cannot make a comparison with The University of Western Australia’s standards, particularly in relation to the class of Honours achieved, i.e. first or second class Honours;
•     Intend to enroll as a full-time candidate for a Master’s degree by research or a PhD degree;
•     Will be commencing their course in the semester following the scholarship round in which they have successfully applied;
•     Provide evidence of achieving English language proficiency to the following standards:

•         IELTS SCORE OF 6.5, with speaking and listening no less than 6.0 and with reading and writing no less than 6.5;
•         Paper-based TOEFL score of 580 or above (Computer-based TOEFL test is not acceptable) with a Test of Spoken English score of 45 and a TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5;
•         iBT TOEFL internet-based test score of 95 with 22 for reading and listening, 24 for speaking and 23 for writing;
•         Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C grade;
•         Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade;
•         UWA CELT Bridging Program – ‘B+’ grade or above

Please NOTE that all English test results must normally have been obtained within the last two years.

The following applicants will be ineligible for a scholarship under the SIRF scheme:

•     International applicants who have already obtained a PhD degree or equivalent.
•     International applicants who have already obtained a Master’s degree by research and are applying to undertake another Master’s degree by research.
•     International applicants are not eligible for an IPRS awards if they have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award, unless they can establish that they were unable to apply for an award in the previous calendar year. Students who have already enrolled are eligible for the SIRF awards.
•     International applicants who have not provided evidence of their English language proficiency meeting or exceeding the standards listed above and in the application form.
•     Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

It is important  to NOTE that there is no age restriction

Eligible groups
Citizens of any country of the World may apply

Participating Institutions
University of Western Australia, Australia

Field(s) of study
Any Masters or PhD degree by research offered by the university

It is essential that you contact the individual School or Centre in which you are interested in undertaking research. The School must be able to confirm that your proposed research topic is in an area of research strength which is well supported by external research funding. They must also be able to provide appropriate expertise and supervision for your project.

See the list of Faculties, Schools and Centres or see the Graduate Research Coordinators. You must have agreement from a prospective supervisor in the School or Centre in which you intend to enroll at the time you submit your online scholarship application.

Scholarship benefits
Tuition Fee Scholarship, Fortnightly Stipend and Health Insurance worth $27228 per annum is covered by the IPRS Scholarships. A SIRF scholarship covers the cost of international tuition fees, and required health insurance premiums for the awardee only.

Successful applicants can expect to become members of a research team, working under the direction of senior researchers and in an area which has attracted external resources.

All travel and relocation costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

Method of Application
When you apply for an IPRS, you are automatically considered for the award of a SIRF scholarship. You do not apply for a Masters by Research or Phd study place or candidature separately as this is included in your scholarship application. If you applied for, or did so previously, a full-fee place to the UWA International Centre, you must advise the Graduate Research and Scholarships Office.

All applicants need to apply through the online iATHENA scholarship system. If you require instructions or help regarding the online application process, please refer to the iAthena Online Application Guide. You will find a link to the online application form in this Guide. There are no scholarship application fees.

DEADLINES:
Applications for scholarships are assessed in a number of rounds each year. Please check the official web site (link to it is below) for the application closing date, and for the expected date that applicants will be notified of the outcome.

PLEASE NOTE:
Faxed or emailed applications will NOT be accepted.

Need resource on the Frequently Asked Questions? See Scholarship FAQs

If you need further help or to make inquiries, please contact the scholarships office:
Tel: +61 8 6488 3738 or +61 8 6488 4740
Email: internationalscholarships@uwa.edu.au

Application Deadline: 31 January / 31 August 2013
Open to International students: Yes

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Greek Government Scholarships 2013

Greek Government Scholarships for Foreign and International students

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters, PhD, postdoctoral, research)
Provider: Greek Government (via I.K.Y)
Country to Study in: Greece

Scholarship Description

The Greek State Scholarships Foundation (Ι.Κ.Υ.) announces its offer of scholarships to foreign nationals from selected countries who wish to pursue further education / postgraduate studies / postdoctoral research in Greece beginning in the academic year 2013-2014.

Previously, scholarships were granted by the Hellenic Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs to foreign nationals who wished to attend undergraduate or postgraduate studies or conduct a research study in Greek Universities and / or Centers of Scientific Research, as well as a summer seminar of Greek Language and Civilization.

Eligibility
Applicants should:

1.     Be foreign nationals.
2.     Hold only foreign citizenship (not both foreign and Greek).
3.     Not exceed the age limit by the application deadline as follows:

•         a., d. and e. categories of scholarships: are aged 35 years (year of birth after 1978 and onwards)
•         b. category of scholarships: are aged 40 years (year of birth after 1973 and onwards)
•         category for medical doctors: are aged 40 years (year of birth after 1973 and onwards)
•         c. category of scholarships: are aged 55 years (year of birth after 1958 and onwards)

    4.      Hold a graduate degree from a foreign recognised higher education institute.
   5.      Hold a postgraduate degree (Master’s or equivalent) from a foreign or a Greek University for prospective PhD applicants. This postgraduate degree is not a prerequisite for the following categories:
        - specialisation in the Fine Arts (d. category)
        - collection of research data (e. category)
        - those who are legally residents in Greece whilst undertaking PhD studies.
    - Applicants for postdoctoral research studies must hold a doctoral degree (PhD) completed at a foreign or a Greek University. However, their graduate degree (Bachelor) should be from a foreign University.

    - For further education (in the following specific subject areas of study: Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy, History and Art), applicants should be professors in a Department of Greek studies at a foreign University. A certified document from this Department showing their employment must also be submitted along with all relevant documentation.

    - Medical doctors should have either completed their specialty or hold a postgraduate degree (equivalent to Master’s). The scholarship is strictly offered for postgraduate/doctoral studies and not for work or internship in a state hospital.
 6.        Have a very good command of English or French.
 7.        Have never been on a scholarship from the I.K.Y. (those who have been granted a scholarship for the IKY Programme “Greek Language and Culture” are entitled to apply).
    Have not undertaken studies in Greece on a scholarship provided by any Greek authority.

Eligible groups
The scholarships are awarded to citizens of the following countries:

    Nationals (foreigners or of Greek origin) of Balkan and Eastern European countries (non-member states of the European Union), Asia, Africa and Latin America - Fifteen (15) scholarships and;
    Nationals (foreigners or of Greek origin) of the European Union Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Oceania, for studies - Fifteen (15) scholarships.

Participating Institution(s)
All approved Universities or Centers of Scientific Research in Greece

Fields of study
All approved fields as follows:

    Postgraduate studies in combination with Modern Greek Language courses in a school of Modern Greek Language, at a state Greek University only during the first year of the scholarship.
        i) Master’s Degree (one (1) year up to two (2) years).
        ii) Doctorate (PhD) (one (1) year up to three (3) years).
    Postdoctoral research (six (6) months up to one (1) year) in combination with optional Modern Greek Language courses in a School of Modern Greek Language, at a state Greek University.
    Further education in the following subject areas: Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy, History and Art aimed for professors of Greek studies at Universities abroad (six (6) months up to one (1) year).
    Specialisation in Fine Arts (attendance of seminars) – one (1) year in combination with optional Modern Greek Language courses in a School of Modern Greek Language, at a state Greek University.
    Collection of research data for applicants who are conducting PhD studies in their country, (one (1) year).

Number of awards
Up to thirty (30) will be given

Sponsorship duration
Please refer to 'Fields of study' above

Scholarship benefits
All scholarships include:

    600,00€ (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) as a fixed contribution for initial expenses.
    Free cost emergency medical treatment under the National Health Service (in public hospitals). European citizens should have the European Insurance – Illness Card from their insurance agency of their country.

    The scholarships for postgraduate, doctoral studies, specialisation in the Fine Arts and collection of research data include a monthly allowance of 600,00€ (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) for living expenses, whereas for postdoctoral and further education studies (in the Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy and Art), a monthly allowance of 800,00€ (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation).
    The full cost of tuition fees (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) to attend courses in a state School of Modern Greek Language at a Greek University, provided only during the first year of the scholarship (where applicable).

    The scholarships for doctoral studies include as well: a) up to 300,00€ (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) to cover binding and printing costs of the PhD thesis at the end of the scholarship and b) up to 300,00€ (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) to cover research costs (e.g. consumables) if such expenses are required by the programme of studies.

    - Grants are not available to fund travel expenses and attendance at conferences, seminars, symposia or research activities.

    - No additional assistance or funds are provided for the spouse or other dependants of the scholarship holder (if you plan to bring your family with you, you will need to consider cost issues carefully).

    - The scholarship will be withheld for periods spent outside Greece without the prior permission of this Foundation.

Method of Application
Applicants who meet the above-stated requirements by the application deadline should submit the Application Form and requirements through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities in their country of residence (or in a neighbouring country in case of absence of a Greek Embassy or Consulate in their country).

For detailed information on application procedures and other important issues, visit the official website (link to it is below).

DEADLINES:
The application deadline date is 26 July 2013.

PLEASE NOTE:
You may contact the State Scholarships Foundation thus:
Telephone: 210-3726300
Fax: 210-3221863, 210- 3312759

Email address: iky@hol.gr
Foreigners: foreigners@iky.gr

Application Deadline: 26 July 2013
Open to International students: Yes

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Alabaster Scholarships at University of Canterbury

Alabaster Scholarships for International Undergraduate students

Course(s) Offered: Classics, History
Course Level: Undergraduate (sometimes Postgraduate)
Provider: University of Canterbury
Country to Study in: New Zealand

Scholarship Description
Austin Henry Alabaster, Esq, who died in 1920, bequested to the University of Canterbury an endowment for scholarships in classical literature in memory of his father, the Reverend Charles Alabaster.

Two Charles and Austin Henry Alabaster Scholarships, tenable for one year, shall be offered for competition every year to students in undergraduate Greek and Latin courses. The scholarships are offered annually to matriculated students of the University of Canterbury.

Eligibility
The scholarships shall be open to any matriculated and undergraduate student of the university; under special conditions, however, at the discretion of the Academic Board, a scholarship may be awarded to a graduate.

The scholarships shall not be held concurrently with a University Senior Scholarship.

Candidates for the scholarships shall be assessed for linguistic ability in their end-of-year examinations and shall submit an essay within three weeks after the examinations. Candidates may offer either Latin or Greek or both; but a general knowledge of both Greek and Roman history and literature will be required.

The holder of a scholarship shall pursue a course of study which meets with the approval of the Academic Board.

Selection criteria:
Election to the scholarships shall be made by the University Council after considering the recommendation of the Academic Board.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (i.e. both Domestic and International Students)

Participating Institutions
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

Fields of study
Eligible subjects are Classics (classical literature, Greek and Latin) AND History

Number of awards
Two (2) scholarships are offered annually to undergraduate students or, under special conditions, a scholarship may be offered to a graduate. However, for the 2013 session, only one scholarship will be available.

Sponsorship duration
Award tenure is for one (1) year. The tenure of a scholarship may be terminated at any time by the Council, if it receives from the Academic Board an unfavorable report on the conduct or progress of a scholar.

Scholarship benefits
The current value of the scholarships is $2,250 per annum.

Method of Application
The Alabaster scholarships require that you have been offered ‘admission’ into the university of Canterbury. You would need to fill in a scholarship Application Form (see official website via link below for this). However, note that application forms are only available from approximately 8 weeks ahead of the closing date.

Ensure that you meet any eligibility restrictions and only apply if you definitely match the eligibility criteria. Make sure to thoroughly read the Application Advice section pf the official website.

For more, please visit the official website via the link below.

DEADLINES:
Applications should be made to the Registrar no later than 5.00 p.m. on 1 October of any year.

PLEASE NOTE:
If in any year should there be no candidates of sufficient merit, the surplus funds shall, after consideration of a report from the Academic Board, be applied by the Council in the best interests of the scholarship.

Two scholarships, tenable for one year, shall be offered for competition every year to students in undergraduate Greek and Latin courses.

Candidates for the scholarships will be required to sit a written examination and submit an essay.

For inquiries, contact the Scholarships Office via the any of the following:
Tel: +64 3 366 7001; ext 8964; or ext 8976
Fax: +64 3 364 2309
Email: scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz

Application Deadline: 01 October 2013
Open to International students: Yes
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NNPC/ESSO; Recruitment For International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards 2013

NNPC/ESSO; Recruitment For International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards 2013

The Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, in efforts to provide good oportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industries, Esso is offering Scholarship to outstanding Nigeria graduates wishing to pursue international port graduate studies with the following discipline:

- Geoscience

- Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, electrical/Electronics, Marine, Sub Sea and Civil/Structural engineering

Eligibility:

. applicant or candidate must be a graduate from Nigeria University

. applicant or candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree with minimum of second class upper in any of the discipline listed above

. applicant or candidate must have provisional admission to undertake full-time postgraduate study at a reputable or recongnise foreign University.

1) The Scholarship awards applies to tuition, books and accomodation and living expenses for the duration or period of the selected course of study

2) If you are qualified and interested, please fill or complete the form in “Apply Now” on the website and submit as instructed

Click Here To Apply Online

Deadline: July 4th, 2013

University of Newcastle Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNIPRS)

University of Newcastle Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNIPRS)

University of Newcastle
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 August (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Course starts 2014Brief description:

The University of Newcastle offers a number of postgraduate research scholarships to support international research candidates.  One of these is the University of Newcastle International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNIPRS) funded by the Research Division. This scholarship is for Master’s degree or PhD degree by research.

Host Institution(s):

University of Newcastle, Australia

Field(s) of study:

Any Masters or PhD programme by research offered at University of Newcastle.

Number of  Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:
Application is open to students from all countries with the exception of Australian and New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents.

Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship is for tuition fees, a Faculty-funded living allowance ($22,860 p.a. in 2011), and the payment of Overseas Students Health Cover.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements before the closing date and must have an offer of admission to a research higher degree:

• Applicants for all schemes must have completed at least four years of undergraduate study and have attained Honours Class 1 or equivalent.

• Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency before the closing date for applicants whose first language is not English . The TOEFL computer based test requires a score of at least 232 (with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5) or a paper based test score of at least 575 (with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5); or an IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no individual subtest score less than 6.0.

Note that applicants are not eligible for:

•  Support for a research Master degree if they already  hold a research Master degree or equivalent;

•  Support from any RHD scholarship if they already hold a research Doctoral degree or equivalent;

•   UNRS if they have previously held an equivalent scholarship for six months or more, for the same award.

Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency before the closing date. The TOEFL computer based test requires a score of at least 232 (with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5) or a paper based test score of at least 575 (with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5); or an IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no individual subtest score less than 6.0.

Application instructions:

Scholarship applications will be accepted between 1 January and 31 August each year. Read the application instructions for admissions. To receive details on how to apply for a Scholarship, email International Admissions (see contact details below).

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:
International Student Inquiries

Phone: +61 2 4921 6595

Fax: +61 2 4960 1766

Email: IA@newcastle.edu.au.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/our-programs/scholarships/

2013 Japanese Government Scholarships for African and Other International Undergraduate Students

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships for International Students wishing to do Undergraduate study in Japan

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors)
Provider: Japanese Government
Country to Study in: Japan

Scholarship Description

The Government of Japan through MEXT （Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology） offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government （MEXT） Scholarship Program.

Eligibility (Qualifications)

1.     Nationality: Applicant must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government. This applies at such times to stateless persons, too. Applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application will not be eligible. Applicant screening will be made at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General （hereinafter, referred to as “Japanese legation”） in the country of Applicant’s nationality （except where two or more countries are attended by the same Japanese legation).
2.     Age: Applicant must have been born between April 2, 1992 and April 1, 1997.
3.     Academic Background: Applicant must either have completed a 12-year regular course of school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan. （Included is any Applicant who will satisfy the above qualifications by March, 2014.） Note: Also included is any Applicant who otherwise satisfies entrance eligibility for a Japanese university.
4.     Japanese Language: The Applicant must be willing to learn the Japanese language and receive university education in it.
5.     Health: The Applicant must be physically and mentally healthy enough to pursue study at a university in Japan.
6.     Arrival in Japan: In principle, the selected Applicant must be able to leave for and arrive in Japan between the 1st and 7th of April 2014. Travel expenses will not be provided if the Applicant chooses to travel to Japan before this set period. If the Applicant is unable to travel to Japan within the dates set, the scholarship will be cancelled.In case where the student starts from the fall semester through direct placement (i.e English courses), the selected applicant must be able to leave for and arrive in Japan by the date specified by the university.
7.     Visa Requirement: Selected Applicants must obtain a College Student （ryuugaku 留学） visa prior to his arrival in Japan. Applicants who are already in Japan before the start of the scholarship period under a visa other than College Student are required to change it to College Student by the end of the month preceding the start of the scholarship. Applicants who change their resident status to any status other than “College Student” after their arrival in Japan will immediately lose their status as a Japanese government scholarship student.

    Any applicant who meets any or all of the following below conditions is not eligible. If identified after the start of or during the scholarship period, the applicant will be required to withdraw from the scholarship:
        If Applicant is a service member or a civilian employee registered on the active military list at the time the scholarship period is due to begin.
        If Applicant is a grantee of a scholarship from an organization（including a governmental organization of his/her own country） other than the Japanese government （MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT）;
        If the applicant is a previous recipient of a Japanese government scholarship. Unless more than three years have passed since the first day of the month following the final payment of the previous scholarship, as of April 1, 2014 (In case where the student starts from the fall semester, the month of entrance.); or
        If Applicant is, in principle, currently enrolled in a Japanese university with the resident status of “College Student,” or will be enrolled in a Japanese university as an　other source or self- financed international student between the time of application for this scholarship in his/her country and the time the scholarship period is due to begin. This does not apply to current self- financed international students at Japanese universities who will complete their course of study and return to their country before the end of the current year.

Eligible groups
Citizens / nationals of countries which have diplomatic relations with the Japanese government.

Participating Institutions
All accredited universities in Japan

Field(s) of Study
Those who wish to study in Japan as an undergraduate student must choose a field of major from the fields listed below. Applicants may enter a first, second, and third choice.

（1） Social Sciences and Humanities

    Social Sciences and Humanities - A: Laws, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese language, and others.
    Social Sciences and Humanities - B: Economics, and Business Administration.

Note #1: Applicants who wish to major in the fields categorized as “others” may have difficulties in finding universities that can accept them.
Note #2: Major field content related to “Economics” and “Business Administration” of Humanities B is not included in “others.”

（2） Natural Sciences

    Natural Sciences - A:　Science （Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry）, Electric and Electronic Studies （Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering）, Mechanical Studies （Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture）, Civil Engineering and Architecture （Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering）, Chemical Studies （Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering）, and other fields （Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Biotechnology）.
    Natural Sciences - B:　Agricultural studies （Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries）, Hygienic studies （Pharmacy, Hygienics, Nursing）, and Science （Biology）.
    Natural Sciences - C:　Medicine, and Dentistry.

An international student who intends to major in Natural Sciences and would like to choose more than one major is required to choose and select first-, second-, and third-choice subjects from the subjects in brackets from within the same course （i.e. Natural Sciences A, B or C）. However, a student who selects Course C as his/her first choice may choose his/her second-choice subjects from Course B or C and third-choice subject from Course B because Course C offers only two subjects.

Number of awards
Not specified. However, to date, some 83,000 students from approximately 160 countries and regions around the world have studied in Japan under the program.

Sponsorship duration
Scholarship awards will be tenable for five (5) years from April 2014 to March 2019, including one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan.

For scholarship grantees majoring in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or a six-year course in pharmacy, the term of scholarship will be seven years until March 2021.

Scholarship Benefits
The value of the scholarship includes:

    Allowance: The amount of the scholarship disbursement per month has yet to be determined.
    Transportation to Japan
    Transportation from Japan: The recipient who returns to his/her home country within the fixed period after the expiration of his/her scholarship will be supplied, upon application, with an economy-class airplane ticket for travel from the New Tokyo International Airport or any other international airport that the appointed university usually uses to the international airport nearest to his/her home address
    Tuition and Other Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be borne by the Japanese Government.

Method of Application
In cooperation with the governments of the applicants’ countries the Japanese legation (Japanese embassy or Consulate general, depending on the country) will perform primary screening of applicants by means of submitted application documents, interviews and academic examinations.

Applicants must submit the following documents to the Japanese legation by the required date. The submitted documents will not be returned:

    Application （by the prescribed forms）　
    Application （Attachment） （prescribed form for applicants for direct placement
    Photographs （4.5 x 3.5 cm, Upper body, Full-faced, Uncapped） taken within the past 6 months（name and nationality should be written on the reverse; photo to be pasted onto the application documents. Digital photographs also acceptable）
    Academic transcript for the past 3 years
    Recommendation from the principal or the adviser of the last school attended
    Graduation certificate of the last school attended （or certificate of expected graduation for an applicant due to graduate）
    Certificate of passage of university entrance qualification examination （if applicable）
    Certificate of enrollment （for an applicant currently enrolled in a university）
    Medical certificate （on the prescribed form）

For items （6） and （7） above, a photocopy of the graduation certificate and/or the qualification certificate will do, provided that the copy is attested by the relevant school or examining organization.

An application will not be examined unless all the documents mentioned above are fully and correctly completed. For applicants with （7） Certificate of passage of university entrance qualification examination, this document may be submitted in place of documents （4）, （5） and （6）.

DEADLINES:
The scholarship application deadline varies according to the country. Please contact with Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.

Scholarship application deadline varies per country; but application period is generally around March-May of each year

PLEASE NOTE:
The Application documents above must be written in Japanese or English. A document written in any other language must be attached with an English or Japanese translation.

It is very important to visit the official website (via link below) for complete details of this scholarship including to download all the necessary forms and other application procedures.

Contact
Question? Inquire at the Japanese legation in your country, and follow their instructions, if any are given. Please find the contact details of Japanese embassies/consulates in your country.

Application Deadline: Varies per country (usually March-June 2013)
Open to International students: Yes

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2013 International Student Ambassador Scholarships

International Student Ambassador Scholarships at Iowa State University for Undergraduate students

Course(s) Offered: Courses offered by the university
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Iowa State University
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
International Student Ambassador Scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional leadership qualities and a desire to positively represent both their home country and Iowa State University to prospective students.

Eligibility
Incoming freshmen and transfer students are eligible to apply.

Eligible groups
Citizens of all countries i.e. international students

Participating Institutions
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa; USA

Fields of study
Any field of study offered at the participating university

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
Throughout the duration of the program. However, note that the following criteria must be maintained to keep the scholarship until graduation:

    Serve as International Student Ambassador for at least one semester
    2.0 cumulative GPA at ISU
    Full-time enrollment (summers not included)
    Assessed non-resident tuition

Scholarship benefits
Level                  Scholarship Award
Gold                   $7,000/year (renewable)
Cardinal             $5,000/year (renewable)
Leadership         Up to $4,000/year (renewable)

Method of Application
If you are eligible and want to apply to this scholarship, you must follow these steps:

1.     Apply for admission. (You cannot be considered for this scholarship unless you are admitted to Iowa State University.)
2.     Submit a one-page essay describing experiences you have had in leadership, community service, volunteerism, and why you are interested in assisting Iowa State University with international recruitment activities.
3.     One letter of recommendation.
4.     Send the essay and letter via email to agogerty@iastate.edu with the subject line Attention: International Scholarship Selection Committee.

DEADLINES:
The Deadlines dates are as follows: April 1st for Summer and Fall Entry terms AND October 1st for Spring Entry term.

PLEASE NOTE:
There is no GPA or SAT requirement; however, higher academic backgrounds may result in higher scholarship awards.

Inquiries? Please Contact:
Office of Admissions, Iowa State University, 100 Enrollment Services Center, Ames, IA 50011-2011.
Phone: 515 294-5836 | 800 262-3810 (toll free), Fax: 515 294-2592
E-mail: admissions@iastate.edu

Application Deadline: 1 April / 1 October 2013
Open for International Students: Yes

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2013 East Tennessee State University (ETSU) International Student Academic Merit Scholarships

East Tennessee State University Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate International Students

Course(s) Offered: All courses
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Provider: ETSU
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
East Tennessee State University, ETSU, offers merit scholarships to international students. The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is open to new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree at the university.

Eligibility
Applicants Must:

•     Be admitted to ETSU as full-time, degree-seeking students.
•     Have or plan to have an F-1 or J-1 student visa
•     Have a demonstrated record of academic achievement
•     Submit a recommendation form
•     Fill out the scholarship application form.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as they are admitted to ETSU.

Eligible groups
All international students from any country: Whether you are from the USA, Africa, Asia, Europe & UK, Latin America or Canada, you are eligible to apply.

Participating Institutions
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. USA

Fields of study
All fields of study are eligible

Number of awards
Not specified by the provider

Sponsorship duration
The award is available for:

•     Eight semesters for undergraduate recipients
•     Five semesters for recipients seeking a master's degree, or commensurate with the length of the program.
•     Eight semesters for doctoral students, or commensurate with the length of the program (see ETSU graduate catalog).
•     Scholarship can be applied to summer semesters.

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered. Recipients will be required to pay other fees such as program fees, course fees, housing costs, and medical insurance costs.

Method of Application
Scholarship applicants must apply for admission to ETSU before their scholarship applications can be reviewed. (Please see undergraduate admissions AND graduate admissions). Thereafter, you must: Submit a recommendation form AND Fill out the Scholarship Application Form. Completed applications, including letters of recommendation, need to be submitted by the deadline dates below.

For current and detailed information on application requirements, visit the official web site (link found below). To start your scholarship application now, click here.

DEADLINES:
Fall semester deadline: no later than June 1st
Spring semester deadline: no later than October 1st

Please note:
Students are encouraged to submit scholarship applications as soon as they are admitted to ETSU. An application cannot be reviewed until the applicant is admitted to the university. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed.

Contact
For questions contact Maria Costa: costa@etsu.edu

Application Deadline: 1 June / 1 October 2013
Open to International students: Yes

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The Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship

The Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship ($12,000 per year) for Africans and other Developing Countries

Course(s) Offered: Anthropology, Sociology, related fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters, phd, research, training)
Provider: The Leakey Foundation
Country to Study in: Africa, Host country

Scholarship Description

The Leakey Foundation offers Fellowship Research Grants and training to bright young applicants from developing countries in the fields of human origins including paleoanthropology, primate behavior, and studies of modern hunter-gatherer groups to study at their home and host institutions.

Eligible African countries include Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Republic of Congo. However, recently, the program has expanded to provide opportunities to scholars from countries other than Africa.

The Baldwin program is based on a realistic assessment of needs and priorities. Many developing nations possess extraordinary resources in the field of prehistory. The stewardship and careful use of these assets is a task of international importance. By enabling bright young scholars to obtain graduate education, The Leakey Foundation is helping to equip these individuals to assume a leadership role in the future of paleoanthropology.

Eligibility
The fellowship is intended for scholars with citizenship in a developing country who seek to obtain an advanced degree or specialized training in an area of study related to human origins research. This award is for a program of approved special training and/or advanced training towards an MA, PhD, or equivalent and is limited to two years of support.

The applicant must have a home sponsor who is a member of the institution where the applicant is affiliated in the home country, as well as a host sponsor who is a member of the institution which the candidate plans to pursue training.

Should an award be made, the host sponsor must be willing to assume responsibility for overseeing the candidates training.

Selection criteria:
Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate:

1.     Affiliation and/or employment with an institution in their home country.
2.     Provisional acceptance (or evidence of application) to the host institution.
3.     Financial assistance from the host institution.
4.     Intention to return and work in the home country upon completion of training.

Eligible groups
Citizens who are scholars from the following countries:
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Republic of Congo.

Recently, the program has expanded to provide opportunities to scholars from countries other than Africa.

Participating Institutions
All accredited institutions of higher learning in Africa, other accepted developing countries and the host's country

Fields of study
Anthropology and Sociology; Scientific research in Human origins - paleoanthropology, primate behavior, and studies of modern hunter-gatherer groups

Number of awards
Not specified by provider, several will be given. Since 1978, more than 70 Baldwin Fellowships have been awarded.

Sponsorship duration
Two (2) years of support will be given

Scholarship benefits
The maximum award is limited to $12,000 per year.

Method of Application
To apply to this fellowship, you will have to review the general instructions available here on how to apply.

In brief, you must:

•     download the PDF application (found on the official website)
•     follow all instructions (as listed on the official website)
•     submit the application as a PDF to grants@leakeyfoundation.org or via real mail.

DEADLINES:
There are two different ANNUAL deadlines depending on whether you have previously received a Baldwin Fellowship: February 15th for New Applicants AND March 1st for Returning Applicants.

PLEASE NOTE:
Only scholars with citizenship in a developing country are eligible.

Contact
Further information can be obtained via:
The Grants Officer, P.O. Box 29346 , San Francisco, CA 94129-0346, USA.
Telephone: (415) 561-4646.
FAX: (415) 561-4647.
E-mail: grants[at]leakeyfoundation[dot]org.

Application Deadline: 15 February / 1 March 2014
Open to International students: Yes (Africa & Developing countries)

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The Hobart Houghton Research Fellowship 2013

Hobart Houghton Fellowship at Rhodes University for South Africans

Course(s) Offered: Development studies (Social sciences, etc)
Course Level: Graduate
Provider: Rhodes University
Country to Study in: Africa

Scholarship Description
The Hobart Houghton Research Fellowship, named after Professor Desmond Hobart Houghton, is intended to promote work relevant to the economic problems of the Eastern Cape, and which could contribute to the development of the region.

Professor Desmond Hobart Houghton, who taught Economics at Rhodes and was director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University until 1973, made significant contributions to thinking about the economic problems of South Africa as a whole, but his particular concern, and the major focus of his research, was the problem of poverty and economic development in the Eastern Cape region.

Funding for the establishment of the Fellowship has been provided by Hobart Houghton’s former students and associates and by the Liberty Life Educational Foundation.

Applications are invited for Hobart Houghton Fellowship for 2014.

Eligibility
Prospective Fellows should have had research experience, and hold at least a Masters degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics. They should have a sound knowledge of economic analysis and be capable of independent, innovative work. Candidates may either be established scholars (possibly on sabbatical leave) or young, promising economists.

Eligible groups
Citizens of any South Africa

Participating Institutions
Department of Economics and Economic History, Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), Rhodes University, Grahamstown; South Africa

Fields of study
Any course with a “relevance to the Eastern Cape”.

There is a strong tradition of research in the Department of Economics and Economic History. The current research of members of staff and graduate students reflects a wide range of interests including: agriculture and development; the labour market; health economics; international trade and finance; industrialisation; economic development; foreign investment; economic history and Southern African regional economic integration. The Fellow will have an office in the Department. The University provides an excellent internet access.

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
The term of the Fellowship is flexible and renewable, and will be decided upon in conjunction with the circumstances of the successful applicant and the nature of the research and progress made.

In the past, the Fellowship has typically been awarded for one year. The current preference in the Department of Economics is to invite applicants for the Fellowship for shorter periods; for example four to six months during the second semester of the academic year.

Scholarship benefits
The amount of the award will be determined on an annual basis. The typical package includes:

1.     Return direct economy class airfare from the Fellow's place of residence.
2.     University accommodation with electricity and water included.
3.     R5000.00 monthly cash stipend to supplement the Fellow's usual source of income, or if you are accompanied by a partner R7500.00 per month cash stipend.
4.     If the Fellow accepts the appointment for at least four months and is accompanied by a partner, the partner's return airfare will also be paid.

Limited funds will be available for travel and other research expenses.

Method of Application
Applications (click here), which should include a full statement of research interest, should be submitted by 30 September 2013 to Professor Hugo Nel, Department of Economics and Economic History (tel: +27 (0) 46 603 8301, fax: +27 (0) 46 6225210, e-mail: h.nel@ru.ac.za).

DEADLINES:
Applications should be submitted by 30 September 2013

PLEASE NOTE:
The Fellow will be expected to reside in Grahamstown, and will be an honorary member of staff of the University for the duration of the Fellowship. At the conclusion of the Fellowship, the Fellow will be required to present a full report on the work undertaken. Rhodes University may reverse the right to publish any work accomplished during the Fellowship. If the Fellow publishes, there must be suitable acknowledgment of both the Fellowship and Rhodes University in any publications.

The criterion of “relevance to the Eastern Cape” is to be interpreted broadly. It may in some cases involve fieldwork within the Province, as for instance in a study of rural households or unemployment. In other cases, for example industrialisation in the region, the key to understanding might lie largely in developments at national and international levels.

In all cases the aim of the fellowship is to support fundamental research, yielding results which are of more than local or regional interest. The basic requirement is that the research deals with significant issues which are directly or indirectly relevant to the Eastern Cape.

The University reserves the right not to make an award.

Contact
Further enquiries can also be made to the Research Office (tel: +27 (0) 46 603 8055, fax: +27 (0) 46 622 8822, e-mail: research-admin@ru.ac.za).

Application Deadline: 30 September 2013
Open to International students: No (ONLY South Africans)

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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships ($50,000 per year) for both International and Canadian PhD Students

Course(s) Offered: Social sciences, Humanities, Natural sciences, Engineering, Health
Course Level: Graduate (phd, combined masters/phd)
Provider: Canadian Government
Country to Study in: Canada

Scholarship Description

The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and health.

The program aims to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. Both Canadian and international students are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier CGS.

In an effort to support students in broadening their research horizons and seeking new challenges, the Vanier CGS program strongly encourages candidates to pursue their studies beyond the university that granted their undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Eligibility
To be considered for a Vanier CGS, you must:

1.     be nominated by only one Canadian university, which must have received a Vanier CGS allocation;
2.     be seeking financial support to pursue your first doctoral degree (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD). Note that only the PhD portion of a combined degree is eligible for funding;
3.     intend to pursue, in the summer semester or the academic year following the announcement of results, full-time doctoral (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD) studies and research at the nominating university; Note that only the PhD portion of a combined degree is eligible for funding;
4.     have completed no more than 20 months of doctoral studies as of May 1, 2014 (see Calculating Months of Doctoral Studies on the official website);
5.     have achieved a first-class average, as determined by your university, in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent. Applicants are encouraged to contact the university for its definition of a first-class average; and
6.     not have already received a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC to undertake or complete a doctoral degree.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
Nominees will be evaluated and selected based on the following three criteria, which will be weighted equally by the selection committees:

•     Academic excellence, as demonstrated by past academic results and by transcripts, awards and distinctions.
•     Research potential, as demonstrated by the candidate’s research history, his/her interest in discovery, the proposed research and its potential contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field, the potential benefit to Canadians, and any anticipated outcomes.
•     Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability) as defined by the following qualities:
•         Personal achievement
•         Involvement in academic life
•         Volunteerism/community outreach

Eligible groups
Citizens of any country of the world (including Canada)

Participating Institutions
All approved Canadian universities. Without exception, Vanier CGS awards are tenable only at the eligible Canadian university that submitted the nomination.

Fields of study
Graduate studies in the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and health.

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
For three (3) years

Scholarship benefits
It is worth $50,000 per year

Method of Application
Applications are initiated in one of two ways. Either:

•     the candidate informs the faculty of graduate studies at the selected university of their intent to apply to the Vanier CGS competition; Or
•     the university initiates the nomination process by contacting the candidate.

Applications are prepared by the candidate and submitted to the university by the nominating university's internal deadline (set in ResearchNet by the nominating university) using the ResearchNet application system.

For detailed information on eligibility, selection criteria and the complete application selection process, do visit the official website via the link provided below.

All nominations from Canadian universities must be submitted via ResearchNet and received by the federal research granting agencies by the deadline date.

DEADLINES:
The application deadline will be November 6, 2013 (8:00 p.m. Eastern Time).

PLEASE NOTE:
The prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program is available to both Canadian and international PhD students studying at Canadian universities. It represents an excellent international study opportunity. If you are an international student interested in being considered for a Vanier scholarship, please take the time to review this information.

Once notified of their results, Vanier scholars who have already begun a doctoral program must take up their award the following May, if they:

•     are studying at the Canadian nominating university; or
•     are studying at a Canadian university and will be transferring to a doctoral program at the Canadian nominating university.

Students at Canadian universities with funding ending in August may take up their award in September.

Award recipients can take up their award in May, September or January following notification of their results, if they:

•     have not yet started a doctoral program of study; or
•     will be transferring from a doctoral program at an international university to a doctoral program at the Canadian nominating university.

Contact
For more information regarding applying to the Vanier CGS program, please contact: vanier@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Application Deadline: November 2013
Open to International students: Yes

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World Bank-funded Fellowships Program for Developing Countries - 2013

World Bank-funded Fellowships Program for Developing Countries - 2013

The World Bank-funded Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowships Program

Course(s) Offered: Any Development-related field
Course level: Postgraduate (doctoral, research)
Provider: RSM endowment fund (World bank, Governments)
Country to Study in: Any country

Scholarship Description
The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program was established in 1982 by a resolution of the Executive Directors to award fellowships for full-time study or research at the postgraduate level in fields related to economic development.

Funding for the Program was provided by US$1 million contribution from the World Bank and US$1.8 million from the governments of Bangladesh, China, India, Kuwait, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, and former Yugoslavia. The income from the investment of the endowment fund set up with these contributions currently provides the funding for the fellowships.

The purpose of the grant is to help fellows advance their doctoral research work through a residency period of five to ten months in a host institution in a country other than their home country or country of residence. It provides support to lecturers and young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following general criteria to be eligible for a fellowship award:

1.     Be a national and resident of a World Bank member country which is currently eligible to borrow;
2.     Candidates should be under 45 years of age. Candidates born before July 31, 1967 will not be considered;
3.     Must have completed and been awarded at least a Master's degree, or equivalent, at the time of application;
4.     Be regularly registered in a development related doctoral program;
5.     Must have completed all coursework and exam requirements for their doctoral program;
6.     Be employed as full time lecturer or researcher by an academic or research institution in their home country;
7.     Be accepted as a visiting scholar by a renowned university located outside the country of origin or residence for a period of five to ten months.

The Scholarship Program does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, research projects, and fields of studies not related to development. All these requests will not be considered by these world bank scholarship programs.

Selection Criteria (Fellowships Award):
Eligible candidates are evaluated by external reviewers based on three criteria: academic performance, teaching and research experience, and relevance of the proposed research program.

In addition to the merit criteria, the Selection Committee takes into account other factors such as availability of budget, geographical diversity and gender balance.

Eligible groups
Citizens and residents of a World Bank member country which is currently eligible to borrow.

Participating Institutions
Any host institution which would designate an academic advisor to assist the fellow during his research period. Host institutions should also commit to provide the fellow with basic amenities such as office space and access to a computer, and to facilitate his/her research activities.

Fields of study / Research
Fields related to development such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development‑related subject.

Number of awards
Not specified by provider, but several will be awarded

Sponsorship duration
A 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work mainly by using the facilities and resources provided by the host institution and by interacting with peers.

Fellowship benefits (Grants)
Candidates are requested to submit a budget for their fellowship covering the costs related to their research program: travel; insurance and living expenses; fees for courses and participation to seminars; and a books and software allowance.

The grant amount to be awarded to each fellow will be decided by the Selection Committee. The maximum amount of the grant is US$ 25,000.

Please note that during the research period at the host institution, the fellows are expected to have access to essential resources such as reference books and research publications, databases, and software; attend seminars and eventually courses; and to benefit by interacting with peers.

Method of Application
Application forms are available in English, French, and Spanish in PDF format.
To apply, visit the link below for complete details (who can apply, what program supports, host institutions, fellowships award, grants and fellow's commitments and requirements) and application.

Any change of the original formatting of the application form is not acceptable and the application will not be processed. Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be processed.

Applications and correspondence should be mailed to:

The World Bank
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
1818 H Street, NW - MSN J4-402
Washington, DC 20433
USA

DEADLINES:
The annual fellowship application deadline date is July 31st of every year.

PLEASE NOTE:
Only lecturers and researchers from eligible countries working on their doctoral thesis can apply for the fellowship. Candidates should be under 45 years, and have completed any course work or exams required for their doctoral program.

Resource: List of Eligible Developing Countries

The Program Office can also be contacted at:

Tel.: +1 (202) 473-6849:
Fax: +1 (202) 522-4036
email: rsm_fellowships@worldbank.org
Website: http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/

Application Deadline: 31 July 2013
Open to International students: Yes

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