YSEALI Academic Fellows

What is it?

Starting in summer 2015, over the course of a year, 250 YSEALI Academic Fellows will take part in academic institutes in one of three core YSEALI themes:

Civic engagement
Environment and natural resources management
Entrepreneurship and economic development

These five week institutes, held on the campus of a U.S. university or college, will include an academic residency, leadership development, an educational study tour, local community service activities, and opportunities to engage with American peers. The program will conclude in Washington, D.C., to allow for engagement with policymakers, governmental representatives, businesses, and think tanks.
Who is eligible to apply?

Young leaders from all 10 ASEAN countries who members that are current undergraduate or graduate students or recently graduated. Participants are selected by their local embassy based on their background, experience, leadership record, and commitment to service.
What are the eligibility requirements?

Applicants must be:

Between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application, although exceptional applicants over 25 can be considered if they meet all other eligibility requirements;
A citizen of one of the following countries: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam;
A resident of one of the following countries: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam;
A full-time undergraduate or graduate student; recent graduate of college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or young professional who has recently joined the workforce;
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; and
Eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.

What are the selection criteria?

Applicants should:

Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and track record in their university, place of work, and/or community;
Demonstrate knowledge, or professional experience in one of the YSEALI themes: civic engagement, environment and natural resources management, or entrepreneurship and economic development;
Demonstrate a commitment to community service, volunteerism, or mentorship;
Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States and ASEAN as a region;
Be willing to actively participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and study tour;
Have a commitment to return to their home country to apply leadership skills and training to benefit their community, country, or the ASEAN region; and
Preferably have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States.

Funding Leadership and Opportunities for Women (FLOW 2016-2020)


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Netherlands aims to improve the position of women and girls in the World. Hence another round of funding is now been made available: Funding Leadership and Opportunities for Women (FLOW).

Worldwide, some progress has been made in recent decades in attaining women’s rights and equal treatment. Many countries have abolished discriminatory laws and criminalized violence against women. They have made investments in health and education, and in some countries the economic participation of women has increased. In general, however, the pace of change is slow. In some countries and sectors, progress is at a standstill or has even been reversed. Despite major regional and contextual differences, experts agree that there is no country where progress towards gender equality is either assured or irreversible.

Call for proposals launched today

FLOW funds programs in low- and lower-middle income countries. 93 million EUR is available for the period of 2016-202, for programs aiming at:

1. Combatting violence against women;

2. Participation by women in politics and public administration; and

3. Women’s economic participation and self-reliance

Deadline for submitting FLOW proposals is 31 August 2015. More information about FLOW, e.g. policy framework and application form, in the documents below.

Canada-CARICOM Virtual University Scholarship Program (CCVUSP)

Background

The Canada-CARICOM Virtual University Scholarship Program (CCVUSP) was announced in 2007 by Prime Minister Harper during a visit to the Caribbean. The program serves to enhance the skill sets required to advance the development and sustainability of CARICOM and seeks to strengthen institutional linkages between Canadian universities and colleges and those in the region.

Canadian Virtual University (CVU) is an association of Canadian public universities specializing in online and distance education. Collectively, these universities offer over 3,000 courses and 350 degrees, diplomas and certificates available completely at a distance to students across Canada and around the world, in English and French.

CVU universities are all members of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and conform to its principles of institutional quality assurance in Canadian higher education.
Guidelines

The Government of Canada under the Canada-CARICOM Virtual University Scholarship Program (CCVUSP) will offer three programs, delivered entirely online or through distance education, to learners from CARICOM countries.

The scholarships will be awarded and funded by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and will be co-administered by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) and Canadian Virtual University (CVU).
Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of and living in one of the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitt’s, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of their application.
Applicants must have academic-level English or French reading and writing skills as required for university studies.
Applicants already enrolled full-time at another institution are not eligible for this award.
Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously participated in a DFATD international scholarship program.
Students must be prepared to begin their program as soon as their scholarship is confirmed.

Certificate Programs Offered

Graduate Certificate in Destination Development
Medical Terminology Extension Certificate (formally entitled Medical Terminology
Programme court en gestion des ressources fauniques (French Only)

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Africas Land & Food Fellowship

Since the Fellowship was launched in 2005, over £1.8 million has been generously provided by the private sector, foundations and charities in support of the programme. Since 2012 the UK Government has also supported Fellows through Chevening Scholarships. This funding is provided for leadership training; the development of professional networks and supporting industrial experience, together with study opportunities on Master’s programmes in agriculture, agri-business, food and rural development at the Royal Agricultural University.

Fellows subsequently return to Africa and many are now making significant leadership contributions through their various occupations to managing change in rural development, food supply and security, farming, agribusiness, agricultural education, research and in government. The programme is linked to four Masters Programmes: MSc’s in International Rural Development, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security and Business Management plus the MBA in International Food and Agri-business.

Fellowships are open to Africans from Sub-Saharan Africa who have experience in agriculture, agri-business, food or natural resource management; an interest in land reform; and a desire to make a strategic and sustainable contribution to Africa’s development. In short, tomorrow’s innovators and leaders.

Scholarships cover tuition fees, board and accommodation, flights to and from the UK, provision for networking and a short industrial placement either in Africa or in the UK. Scholarships also cover incidental costs whilst in the UK and on placement; however, applicants are advised that funding does not include provision for home and family costs. Furthermore, Fellows are expected to return to their own countries following their UK studies to complete their programme and ‘begin to make a difference’.

We work with up to ten African fellows each year from a number of countries; the alumni includes fellows from: Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Swaziland, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Kenya, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sierra Leone and Cameroon to date.

MSc ON INTEGRATED DRYLANDS MANAGEMENT

Programme Overview

The Joint Master’s Degree (MSc) Programme on Integrated Drylands Management brings together different expertise and scientific resources of the partner institutes to build advanced human capital, and generate and adapt global knowledge for local solutions in drylands. The programme provides young professionals and scientists an international perspective on integrated resources management approaches in drylands and allows them to gain practical experience in different dryland countries. Throughout the programme, a strong emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary approaches.

The MSc Programme offers two components:

A short intensive course
Field research leading to the development of a Master’s thesis.

The three-week course work focuses on the international dimension of dryland management and a range of research methods. An international team of selected experts from all partners and their networks will provide a balanced mix of lectures and seminars.

The six-month field and laboratory research is conducted under the supervision of one of the programme partners. Upon completion of the MSc Programme, students will receive a Master’s Degree from their home university and a certificate from the United Nations University.

Typically, the graduates from the MSc Programme serve in government departments and agencies (e.g. those dealing with agriculture, forestry, natural resources management, and combating desertification), teaching positions in institutions of higher learning, research institutions and doctoral research programmes.

This 2015-2016 course will be held at Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute [CAREERI] in Lanzhou, China. International experts from all partner organizations and their networks, representing different disciplines in drylands management, will facilitate a mixture of lectures, seminars, laboratory applications and field visits to the arid landscape in China. The focus of the course work will be on research and practices for combating desertification, and will include inter and multi-disciplinary aspects such as climate change, integrated water and land management, land neutrality and economics aspects. The deadline for application submissions has been extended to July 30, 2015.

Tuition fee is US $6000, including costs of course delivery, supervision, and examination. The fee does not include travel costs between the country of the student’s origin and locations of the MSc Programme partners, and costs of living at the MSc Programme partners. Information on local food, accommodation, health insurance, and other logistical matters will be available from MSc Programme partners. The tuition fee will be waived for students who are Fellowship recipients.

A limited number of Fellowships will be provided to qualified candidates from developing countries on a competitive basis. These fellowships will cover the travel costs between the country of origin and IRA, CAREERI, ICARDA, and TU, as needed. Japanese students may only apply for TU fellowships.

During the course work in 2015, CAREERI will house the students with full boarding and lodging in a suitable hotel in Lanzhou, China. During laboratory research work, TU will provide non-Japanese students with allowance for accommodation and meals in Tottori, Japan.

*No financial provisions, logistical assistance or housing facilities will be made available for family members of participants.

Thesis Fellowship on Youth and Agriculture in Drylands

The deadline for fellowship applications is July 30, 2015

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Auckland Medical Aid Trust Scholarship (PhD)

Introduction

This scholarship was established in 2004 and is financed by the Auckland Medical Aid Trust to encourage research into social issues concerning being and becoming human.

This scholarship provides funds for individuals to undertake research towards a doctoral degree at a New Zealand university.

New Zealand is currently debating a number of issues that impact on the field of human reproduction – social, medical and technological. This Scholarship is designed to further that debate by promoting discussion of the cultural, ethical, legal, and spiritual issues arising from such topics.

The Selection Committee will consider projects that intersect with these debates from a number of disciplines across the arts and humanities including, but not limited to, bioethics, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, Māori studies, education, religion and law.

Eligibility

Applicants will be registered as a candidate or will be in the process of applying for registration as a candidate for a doctoral degree at a New Zealand university.

Scholars will be residing in New Zealand for the duration of their degree.

Value

The scholarship will be for up to $25,000 per annum.

Tenure

The scholarship will be awarded for one year but may be extended to a maximum of three years, provided that satisfactory progress is maintained and subject to approval by the Auckland Medical Aid Trust.

Co-tenure

The Trust are keen to allocate funds as broadly as possible. Applications are welcome from all eligible candidates, including those who already have funding from a university doctoral scholarship.

Closing Date

1 October

The Auckland Council Chief Economist’s Research Scholarship in Economics

Introduction

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and support postgraduate research in urban economics or in a related field that has particular relevance to local government in New Zealand.

This scholarship was established in 2013 to support and encourage research into urban economics. The scholarship is funded by the Chief Economist’s Unit at Auckland Council.

This Scholarship provides funds to support research as part of a programme of postgraduate study at a New Zealand university.

Research can be in one of two categories:

1. Research that is directly relevant to the Auckland Plan, Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan or Economic Development Strategy, or
2. Research that addresses a topic which is relevant to and informs the economic knowledge of local government in New Zealand
Eligibility

At the time of application candidates must be enrolled in a programme of postgraduate study at a New Zealand university.
Applicants may be enrolled as either full time or part time students.
The postgraduate programme must be in the area of urban economics or a related field. (Universities NZ and Auckland Council reserve the right to determine the eligibility of a particular area of study.)
A thesis, dissertation or research report must be a requirement of the postgraduate programme.

Value and Number awarded

The scholarship can be held for only one academic year.

Candidates whose programmes are spread over more than one academic year are eligible for only one year’s scholarship.

Each year Auckland Council may grant one scholarship with an award of $4,000 or two scholarships with an award of $2,000 each.

For candidates who are enrolled on a part time basis the value of the award will still be $4,000 or $2,000.

The award funds are intended to help with tuition fees and research costs (eg data costs) and to contribute towards living costs.

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Tuition Free Universities in Germany.

Semester fees

Semester fees not only cover administrative costs, such as enrolment fees and re-registration fees, but also include a social contribution to the Studentenwerk (local student services organisation) for running the mensas, cafeterias, halls of residence, and advice services. The semester fees also contribute to the official body that represents students at the institution, such as the AStA (student union), and also go towards funding semester tickets for public transport, where applicable. You are obliged to pay semester fees if you wish to study at a higher education institution.
Tuition fees

Tuition fees are usually charged by private higher education institutions and for postgraduate programmes. Students who exceed the standard period of study by more than four semesters (long-term students) may also be liable to pay tuition fees. In 2007, general tuition fees began to be introduced in Germany, which every student had to pay from the first semester onwards, allowing other fees – such as long-term study fees – to be dropped. In the meantime, however, most German states have abolished tuition fees.
Tuition fees in the German federal states – an overview.

Source: German Rector’s Conference.
Baden-Württemberg no general tuition fees at state higher education institutions (to be abolished from summer semester 2012)
Bavaria general tuition fees of between 100 and 500 euros per Semester (to be abolished from winter semester 2013-14)
Berlin no general tuition fees at state higher education institutions
Brandenburg no general tuition fees at state higher education institutions
Bremen no general tuition fees at state higher education institutions; 500 euros per semester for long-term students
Hamburg general tuition fees of 375 euros per semester (to be abolished from winter semester 2012-13)
Hesse no general tuition fees at state higher education institutions
Mecklenburg-West Pommerania no general tuition fees at state higher education institutions
Lower Saxony general tuition fees of 500 euros per Semester (to be abolished from winter semester 2014-15); long-term students’ fees between 600 and 800 euros per semester
North-Rhine-Westphalia no general tuition fees at state higher education institutions
Rhineland-Palatinate no general tuition fees at state higher education institutions; long-term students’ fees of 650 euros per semester
Saarland no general tuition fees at state higher education institutions; long-term students’ fees of 400 euros per semester
Saxony no general tuition fees at state higher education institutions

Quota Scheme Scholarships


The Norwegian government provides students from developing countries in the South and countries in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and in Central Asia with financial support to study for a degree in Norway under the Quota Scheme.

The main objective of the Quota Scheme is to contribute to capacity building through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they return. The Quota Scheme is also intended to strengthen relations between Norway and the selected countries and thus contribute to internationalisation at Norwegian institutions of higher education.

Most universities and university colleges in Norway participate in the Quota scheme. The institutions involved are allocated a certain number of students under the programme each year. The scheme normally includes courses at Master’s and Ph.D. level in addition to certain professional/Bachelor’s degrees. Most of the Norwegian institutions offer courses and educational programmes in English.
Recruitment enrollment

The Quota Scheme will only enrol students from institutions (organisations, universities, authorities) which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. Norwegian institutions usually do not admit free movers (individual applicants) to this scheme. Only in very special cases will free movers be considered. Please contact the institutions directly for individual information.

Students who come to Norway as self-financing students will, as a rule, not be considered as being qualified for the Quota Scheme.

To find out which institutions collaborate with Norwegian institutions, please refer to the websites of the Norwegian institutions. You could also ask your home institution about whether they have any sort of collaboration with Norwegian universities / university colleges from the list of participating institutions.
Basic general requirements

As a student, you must apply directly from your home country. You must have stayed at least one year in your home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university /university college.

Students usually apply for degree programmes that serve as a continuation of their studies in their home country or for courses which can be a joint part of a degree programme in their home country (joint degree or sandwich programmes). Most of the programmes offered are at Master’s or PhD level, but the Quota Scheme also offers certain Bachelor’s study programmes.

All candidates should typically have the following basic qualifications:

Secondary school certificates
Minimum two years of higher education from their home country

Basic language requirements

Most of the study programmes offered under the Quota Scheme are taught in English. Applicants who are not native English speakers therefore must document their proficiency in English. Requirements may differ between institutions and various study programmes. Please see the university /university college’s website for more details about language requirements.

A few courses in the Quota Scheme are offered in Norwegian and require good skills in the Norwegian language. Students admitted to study programmes that are mainly taught in Norwegian may receive additional financial support for studying Norwegian language for one year prior to their study.

Admission to the Quota Scheme is highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements is no guarantee for enrollment.

Public universities and university colleges in Scandinavian countries don't have tuition fees, but you have to pay a small registration fee when you register. Private institutions generally charge tuition fees. The fees vary depending on your degree and institution.

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Japanese Government Scholarships for International Research Students

Brief description:

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities either as (non-degree) student or regular student for a degree under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2015.

Fields of study:

Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field. And fields of study must be subjects which applicants will be able to study and research in graduate courses at Japanese universities. The fields of study may be restricted to particular fields by the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General(hereinafter referred to as the “Japanese diplomatic mission”). See the official website for other restrictions to eligible fields of study.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

Nationals of countries which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government.

Scholarship Benefits:

The scholarship includes an allowance of 143,000-145,000 yen per month, an additional monthly stipend of 2,000 or 3,000 yen may be provided to those undertaking study or research in specially designated regions, travel costs to and from Japan, and school fees. See the official website for complete scholarship benefits.

Eligibility:

(1) Nationality: Applicants must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government. Stateless persons can be applicants, too. Applicants who have Japanese nationality at the time of application are not eligible. However, applicants of dual nationality who reside outside of Japan is eligible only if they will expatriate from Japan by the time of arrival in Japan. Screening of applicants will be made at the Japanese diplomatic mission in the country of applicants’ nationality.

(2) Age: Applicants must have been born on or after April 2,1980.

(3) Academic Background: Applicants must be a graduate from a Japanese university or have academic ability equal or superior to that of a Japanese university graduate. A person will be deemed to have academic ability equal or superior to that of a university graduate, if he/she

• has completed or will complete a 16-year school curriculum in a foreign country (or an 18-year school curriculum if he/she desires to enroll in a doctoral course in the field of medicine, dentistry or veterinary science, or pharmacy which is founded on a 6-year department or faculty); or

• is or will be aged 22 or older and has taken an individual entrance qualification examination and has been judged by a Japanese graduate school as being equal or superior in academic ability to a university graduate (or 24 or older if he/she desires to enroll in a doctoral course in the field of medicine, dentistry or veterinary science, or pharmacy which is founded on a 6-year department or faculty).

Application Instructions:

Because the application process differs according to the country in which the Japanese embassy is located, please inquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details. Scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by a Japanese embassy (or consulate general, depending on the country). The deadline of the applications varies per country.

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Free Course by University of London on Career and Employability Skills Development.

About the Course

This open online course is not subject specific and therefore students from any discipline can join them.

This will be complementory to any additional course of they are taking at their home university.

This course will enable you to recognise your own strengths and skills and understand how to best articulate those preferences and achievements to future employers or academic institutions in the future.

Brief Delatils

Duration of Course: 6 weeks of study
Study Time Required: 3-6 hours/week
Language: English
Course Syllabus

Week One: What do you want? – Self Awareness

What do you need from your career? Identifying and assessing careers values.
Self-discovery or self-creation – where does your true career identity reside?
Can you predict what will make you happy? Common problems in anticipating the future.

Week Two: What can you offer? – Skills Awareness

Can you speak the secret language of skills? Evidence your achievements in a meaningful way.
Making yourself instantly attractive. What skills are employers asking for?
How can you build your skills? Education and experience – what’s the best investment?

Week Three: Are you ready to find success? – Career Readiness

Are you open to opportunities? What behaviours increase your chances of getting lucky breaks?
Are you using the right methods? Which ways of finding opportunities are right for you?
Can you create your own job? Intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship.

Week Four: How do you express yourself? – Articulating Your Experiences

Are you using the right medium for the message? CVs, portfolios and other ways of selling yourself.
Your personal brand. What does your on-line profile say about you?
Can you decode job descriptions? A step-by-step process for preparing better applications

Week Five: What impact do you make? – Making a Good Impression in Person

Do interviews always have to be nerve-wracking? The secrets to interview confidence.
Can you deal with bad interviewers? Common interviewer weaknesses and how to use them.
Can you increase the chances that people will like you? Maximising first impressions.

Week Six: How do you build fruitful relationships? – Networking Online and in Person

Does networking actually work? The benefits of loose ties.
Are you using online media effectively? How LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can help your career.
Is networking just for job hunting? The social workplace and the power of relationships

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the drivers behind your career preferences and choices
Identify the skills which you can offer and know your current skills gaps
Recognise opportunities for your career enhancement both within and beyond your current employer
Summarise your achievements and skills in appropriate formats for future employers or academic institutions
Perform effectively in a face-to-face encounter such as an interview or during a presentation
Extend and make most effective use of your professional network both on and off line

Pakistan Scottish Scholarship Scheme

APPLICATIONS OPEN

The Scottish Government is providing scholarship opportunities for young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to study at Masters Level in Pakistani Universities and is delighted to be supporting this scheme which is helping women in Pakistan achieve their potential and ambitions, helping to build a secure future for themselves and their families.

British Council Pakistan will administer the scheme in Pakistan and directly coordinate with the selected scholars and universities.

THE AWARD:

Pakistan Scottish Scholarship Scheme will facilitate award-holders with the following incentives:

Tuition fee for Masters’ courses
University hostel costs
Subsistence to the award holder
In case of a hostelite; travel to and from home to university three times a year

SUBJECT AREAS:

The scholarship will cover a Master’s degree at any HEC-recognised university of Pakistan in one of the following subject areas:

Sustainable Energy
Food Security and Agriculture
Education
Health Sciences

ELIGIBILITY:

The following criteria must be met to be considered eligible for the scholarship:

Only female applicants can apply
Applicant should be a Pakistani national, currently residing in Pakistan
Undertaking a one or two-year Masters’ programme only
Applicant should hold a confirmed offer from a HEC-recognised university in Pakistan

HOW TO APPLY:

Applying online:

The online application form.

Applying via courier:

Application forms can also be downloaded. They can be found in the documents section below on this page.

Completed applications should be sent via courier to the British Council Islamabad office at the following address:

Pakistan Scottish Scholarships Scheme

British Council Pakistan

PO Box 1135, Islamabad

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RWI Scholarship and Training Programme in Human Rights

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) in Cambodia call for applications and announces scholarships.
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) in Cambodia calls for applications from Cambodian candidates to participate in RWI’s Intensive Training Programme in Human Rights, carried out 5 October – 4 November 2015 (online) and 9 November – 4 December (face to face in Lund, Sweden). Deadline for applications is 31st August, 2015.
RWI also announces eight scholarships for female students, who have already completed their foundation at a Cambodian university, to enroll in the English Language-Based Bachelor of Law (ELBBL) program at the Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE).
For more information about application and selection procedures, see attached brochures on your right.

MSFS Full-Tuition Scholarship @ Georgetown University US

MSFS is a two-year, full-time graduate degree program in international affairs. Students will take courses in international relations, international trade, international finance, statistics and analytical tools, and history. In addition, students choose an area of concentration such as Global Politics and Security, International Development, or Global Business and Finance.

Application requirements include:

A completed undergraduate degree from an accredited university and a strong academic record.
One set of standardized test scores: TOEFL/IELTS or GRE/GMAT (for more information on which test applicants need to take.
Completion of a course in microeconomics and a course in macroeconomics, or ability to complete both courses *before* the beginning of the MSFS program in fall 2016.
Professional work experience, ideally in a field related to their future professional goals. Students have an average of four years of work experience prior to joining MSFS.

Special consideration will be given to applicants from:

Côte d’Ivoire
Ghana
Kenya
Liberia
Nigeria
Senegal
South Africa

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must submit all required application materials (online application, personal statement, official transcripts and test scores, letters of recommendation). The scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of the student’s application in the admissions process.

The application deadline for fall 2016 is January 15, 2016.

2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship

Selection Process:

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is conducted as a merit-based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen semifinalists will be interviewed by the U.S. embassies or consulates in their home countries. If selected for an interview, applicants must provide a copy of their passport (if available) or other government-issued photo identification to verify eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who meet the following criteria:

Are between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of application submission, although exceptional applicants younger than 25 will be considered.
Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.
Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Individuals residing in Eritrea and Zimbabwe may not apply to the Public Management track. Residents of Sudan may only apply for the Civic Leadership track.

The U.S. Department of State and IREX reserve the right to verify all of the information included in the application. In the event that there is a discrepancy, or information is found to be false, the application will immediately be declared invalid and the applicant ineligible.

What are the criteria for selection?

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):

A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
Strong social and communication skills.
An energetic, positive attitude.
Demonstrated knowledge, interest and professional experience in the sector/track selected.
A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home.

Application Information:

The application will collect basic information and will include questions regarding the applicant’s professional and academic experience, including educational background; honors and awards received; extracurricular and volunteer activities; and English language proficiency. We will also request a résumé (with dated educational and professional background), and personal information (name, address, phone, email, country of citizenship). Additional elements, such as letters of recommendation or university transcripts, are OPTIONAL and may supplement your application.

Nigeria Chevening Scholarships 2016
Description

Chevening Scholarships in Nigeria are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue a one-year Master’s degree programme at any UK university. They provide a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

A Chevening award offers financial support along with the opportunity of becoming part of the highly regarded and influential Chevening global network.
Applicants from Nigeria can choose any course of study, but we particularly welcome applications in the following fields:

• Security
• Prosperity
• Good governance
• Job creation
• Small scale businesses
• Financial services
• Human rights
• Humanitarian crises
• Law
• Prison services
• Detentions
• Rehabilitation
• Media
• Energy
• Power generation
• Science and innovation
• Environmental science
• Agricultural research
• Infectious disease
A Chevening Scholarship in Nigeria includes:
• university tuition fees ((Chevening applies a tuition fee cap of £18,000 to MBA programmes. Applicants will be expected to cover the remaining costs above the £18,000 cap)

• a monthly stipend
• travel costs to and from the UK
• an arrival allowance
• homeward departure allowance
• a thesis grant
• a grant for study materials
• study travel allowance
• the cost of one visa application
• a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.

Czech Republic Government Scholarship

The scholarships are intented solely to promote the studies of adults who are foreign nationals from developing third countries in need. Neither a citizen of the Czech Republic, nor a citizen of a member state of the European Union, nor any other foreign national with a permit to permanent residence on the territory of the Czech Republic may therefore be granted this type of scholarship. Furthermore, the scholarships may not be granted to persons under 18 years of age. (The applicants have to turn 18 as of 1 September of the year when they commence studies in the Czech Republic at the latest.).

Detailed information on the terms and conditions of scholarship awards is provided in the binding “Guidelines for Granting Scholarships of the Government of the Czech Republic”, issued in Czech, English, Spanish, French and Russian.

Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s: developing Commonwealth country citizens

You can apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship for the following levels of study:

Master’s (one-year courses only)
PhD

All subject areas are eligible, although the CSC’s selection criteria give priority to applications that demonstrate the strongest relevance to development.
Eligibility

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2016
By October 2016, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).

Selection process

Each year, the CSC invites selected nominating bodies to submit a specific number of nominations. The deadline for nominating bodies to submit nominations to the CSC is 17 December 2015.

The CSC invites around three times more nominations than scholarships available – therefore, nominated candidates are not guaranteed to be awarded a scholarship. There are no quotas for scholarships for any individual country. Candidates nominated by national nominating agencies are in competition with those nominated by other nominating bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through either channel.

Each nominated candidate’s application is first considered by a member of the CSC’s panel of advisers with expertise in the subject area concerned, and then by the CSC’s selection committee in competition with other candidates.

Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:

Academic merit of the candidate
Quality of the proposal
Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country.

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Reach Oxford Scholarship

Am I eligible?
Nationality: Applicants must be nationals of countries who receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD):

Afghanistan; Albania; Algeria; Angola; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Belarus; Belize; Benin; Bhutan; Bolivia; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Botswana; Brazil; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cambodia; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Central African Rep.; Chad; Chile; China; Colombia; Comoros; Congo, Dem. Rep.; Congo, Rep.; Cook Islands; Costa Rica; Côte d’Ivoire; Cuba; Djibouti; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; Egypt; El Salvador; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Fiji; Gabon; Gambia; Georgia; Ghana; Grenada; Guatemala; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Haiti; Honduras; India; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Jamaica; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kiribati; Korea, Dem. Rep.; Kosovo; Kyrgyz Rep.; Laos; Lebanon; Lesotho; Liberia; Libya; Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of; Madagascar; Malawi; Malaysia; Maldives; Mali; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; Mauritius; Mexico; Micronesia, Federated States; Moldova; Mongolia; Montenegro; Montserrat; Morocco; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nauru; Nepal; Nicaragua; Niger; Nigeria; Niue; Pakistan; Palau; Panama; Papua New Guinea; Paraguay; Peru; Philippines; Rwanda; Saint Helena; Samoa; São Tomé and Príncipe; Senegal; Serbia; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Solomon Islands; Somalia; South Africa; South Sudan; Sri Lanka; St. Lucia; St. Vincent and Grenadines; Sudan; Suriname; Swaziland; Syria; Tajikistan; Tanzania; Thailand; Timor-Leste; Togo; Tokelau; Tonga; Tunisia; Turkey; Turkmenistan; Tuvalu; Uganda; Ukraine; Uruguay; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Venezuela; Vietnam; Wallis and Futuna; West Bank and Gaza Strip; Yemen; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
Fee status: Overseas
Level of study: Undergraduate
Year of study: New students
Subject: All subjects in the course listing, except medicine
College: Not all colleges are able to offer Reach Oxford Scholarships every year. If you are accepted by a college that is not participating in the scheme, this will not prevent you from applying for and being awarded a scholarship. If your application is successful, arrangements will be made to transfer you between colleges.
Other criteria: This scheme is only suitable for candidates who have received an offer and who are of the highest academic ability. Financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection. Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies. Priority will be given to students who have not studied at undergraduate level before.
What does it cover?
Duration: 3 or 4 years depending on course length
Value: Tuition fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year
Number: Around 2-3 awards per year
How do I apply?

Applications are due to open in mid-January 2016 for those with an offer to study at Oxford from October 2016. The application form and guidance will be available from this webpage.
Applications must be submitted by 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 19 February 2016.
The selection process will be undertaken in Spring 2016.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in May 2016.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad. Such international exchange is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.

International experience is critically important in the educational and career development of American students, but it can also require a substantial financial investment. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to choose non-traditional study and intern destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in education abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in underrepresented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range of public and private institutions from all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico.
Award Benefits

Over 2,700 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study or intern abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being approximately $4,000 for fall and spring programs, and $3,000 for summer programs.

Applicants who are studying a critical need language while abroad in a country in which the language is predominantly spoken will automatically be considered for the Critical Need Language Award, for a total award of $8,000. Please note that this award is competitive and offered to a limited number of students each year. During the 2013-2014 academic year, 60 Critical Need Language Awards were offered.

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Development Trust Africa Scholarships

Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.

These will be known as the Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships. The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any Departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).

The scholarships are being funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds. The University will award a limited number of scholarships and the standards required are very high.

Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources. Evidence of maintenance funds must be included in the scholarship application.
Application Process and Eligibility Criteria

For 2014 entry the scholarship application procedure is an open competition. Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place has been made. Students who are in possession of an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a postgraduate taught course.

Applications will be initially shortlisted and the final decision on the awards will be made by a selection panel of senior staff of the University. The selection panel will use the following eligibility criteria when assessing applications:

Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a 1st Class Honours Degree)
Commitment to return to their home country on completion of postgraduate programme
Evidence of the ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return
Full understanding of the costs involved in coming to study and live in the UK
Evidence of strong motivation and initiative to secure funds to cover the remainder of the costs involved

Applicants are advised to spend considerable effort ensuring that this application reaches the selectors in a form that is clear, well presented and which reflects your abilities and motivation.

NOTE THAT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THE APPLICANT IS HOLDING AN OFFER OR A PLACE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION (THIS OFFER MAY BE CONDITIONAL OR UNCONDITIONAL).

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR OFFER LETTER. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF ALL PARTS OF THE FORM ARE COMPLETED IN FULL.

Fellowship programme for Studies in the High North

This programme offers scholarships to students from Canada, Japan, Russia, South Korea and the US who attend an institution in northern Norway as part of their higher education.

The programme is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The goal of the Fellowship Programme for Studies in the High North is to contribute to increased academic collaboration and student mobility in the High North.
Who may apply?

The programme is open to the higher education institutions in northern Norway only: Harstad University College, Narvik University College, Sami University College, University of Nordland, University of Tromsø and The University Centre at Svalbard (UNIS).

These institutions will invite students at partner institutions in Canada, Japan, Russia, South Korea and the US to apply for High North Fellowships.

The programme is mainly targeted at students at Master’s and Bachelor’s level but is also open to PhD students. Bachelor’s and Master’s students must take for-credit courses in Norway, while PhD students can come as research fellows.
How to apply?

SIU does not process individual applications. Applications are accepted from the eligible institutions in northern Norway only.

Eligible students may apply for High North scholarships through the individual Norwegian institutions participating in the programme.

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Bocconi University offers need-based scholarships to international students applying to a Bachelor Program, Law Program, or Master of Science Program at the University for AY 2016-2017.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full tuition waiver worth approximately € 11,000 per year for maximum of 3 academic years (for Bachelors Programs) or 5 academic years (for the Law Program) OR € 12,000 per year for a maximum of 2 years (for Master of Science Program).

Eligibility:

Applicants for the first year of a Bocconi Bachelor, Integrated Masters of Arts in Law Program, or Masters of Science program for specific admission sessions, who are neither a resident or citizen of Italy nor have earned an Italian High School diploma or Undergraduate Degree in Italy or abroad are eligible.

Application instructions:

The application must be submitted online by the same date as the online admission’s application. The specific deadlines can be found in the 2016-2017 scholarship guidelines but falls around January to July 2016.

It is important to visit the official website (links found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

The Emile-Boutmy scholarship

Eligibility requirements

Eligible students are those, first time applicants, from a non-European Union state, whose household does not file taxes within the European Union, and who have been admitted to the Undergraduate or Master’s programme.

Students who are not eligible are:

Swiss and Norwegian applicants, since they may be entitled to CROUS scholarships
Candidates who have dual citizenship, including from a European Union state
Candidates from Quebec for master degree (since they may take advantage of sliding scale fees same as European applicants). Candidates for bachelor degree are eligible
Dual-degree candidates. Only applicants for the following dual degrees are eligible:
the dual degree in Journalism Sciences Po/Columbia University
the dual degree Sciences Po/Fudan University with the concentration Europe-Asia in Global Affairs (only applicants with Chinese nationality)
the dual degree Sciences Po/Peking University (only applicants with Chinese nationality)
Ph.D. programme students (thesis)
Candidates to the 1 year Master’s programmes
Exchange students

The Emile Boutmy/MIEM scholarship may not be supplemented with other scholarship (Eiffel scholarship, AEFE scholarship, BGF…).

This scholarship is awarded based on factors of excellence and according to the type of profile sought for this programme. Social criteria are also taken into account.

This scholarship is not automatically awarded. A request for it must be made in the section designated for the purpose on the application form.
Undergraduate programme: Amount and length of the scholarship 2016-2017

The Emile Boutmy programme can take several different forms:

A tuition grant of €7,300 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme, in addition to a grant to cover part of the cost of living of €5000 per year.
A tuition grant of €7,300 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
A tuition grant of €5,000 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.
A tuition grant of €3,000 per year for the three years of the undergraduate programme.

On an exceptional basis, a scholarship of 19,000€ may be granted to cover the three years of College.

If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost.

If you have been granted for a scholarship and you decide to defer your admission, your scholarship wil be lost.

During the year abroad (third year of the undergraduate programme): Scholarship recipients will retain their tuition fee grant during their year abroad.
Masters level: Amount and length of the scholarship 2016-2017

The Emile Boutmy/Miem programme can take several different forms:

A grant of €10,000 per year to cover tuition fees for the two years of the Masters, in addition to a grant to cover part of the cost of living of €6,000 per year.
A tuition grant of €10,000 per year for the two years of the Masters.
A tuition grant of €5,000 per yearfor the two years of the Masters.

On an exceptional basis, a scholarship of 19,000€ per year, may be granted to cover the two years of the Masters programme.

If you do not validate your academic year, your scholarship will be lost.

If you have been granted for a scholarship and you decide to defer your admission, your scholarship wil be lost.

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The Government of Israel is pleased to offer scholarships to foreign students, as agreed in the Cultural Agreements between Israel and the following countries:

Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada (Quebec Province), China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Korea, Lithuania, Latvia, Mexico, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Republic of Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain and Turkey.

The following countries have a special scholarship arrangement:
Belgium, Denmark, Germany, India, Great Britain, Finland, France, Luxembourg, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Russia.

Different types of scholarships are offered:

1. Summer language courses (Ulpan)
2. One academic year or research studies.

Basic Requirements:

The applicant should hold a BA or BSc degree (or higher) and have a good record of academic achievement.

The applicant should be a citizen of the country where he/she applies for the scholarship and be under the age of 35 (at the beginning of the academic year).
Proof of English or Hebrew language proficiency.
The applicant should meet the academic requirements of the Israeli University to which he/she applies. A scholarship will be granted only after the required institute approves the acceptance of the candidate.

Terms and Conditions:

Terms and conditions of the scholarship may change from year to year according to the annual budget.
Either a full or partial scholarship may be granted.

Full scholarship includes:

Tuition fee
Monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only)
Basic health insurance*

Partial scholarship includes:

Part of the tuition fee
Monthly allowance for one academic year (8 months only)
Basic health insurance*

*According to the bilateral agreement between Israel and Poland, health insurance is not included.

Accommodation, transportation and travel arrangements to and from Israel are the applicant’s responsibility.
Scholarships will be granted only for study in universities and programs approved by the Israeli Council for Higher Education.
Scholarships for Ulpan language studies will be granted in the Ulpan chosen by the Ministry of foreign Affairs.

In order to start the application process, please contact your local Israeli embassy to verify the exact date for submitting applications and to receive more detailed information concerning the process of choosing candidates for scholarship from your country.