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The Deutsches Museum in Munich is currently awarding a host of attractive scholarships to research scholars passionate about working for six or 12 months on projects revolving on the museum`s vast and heterogeneous collections. The scholarship programme is international and interdisciplinary in scope.

There are a host of opportunities at the Deutsches Museum for innovative research into scientific processes and the changing cultures of technology as It relates to activities in the museum.

Applicants will base their projects on the collections of the Deutsches Museum and shall cooperate closely with museum staff on site when formulating their research proposals. Projects involving innovative approaches to artefact-oriented research are also welcome and greatly appreciated.

During their stay, selected scholars will have constant daily relationships with the museum´s curators, archivists and librarians (approx. 50 staff members) as well as members of the Münchner Zentrum für Wissenschafts- und Technikgeschichte (Munich Center for the History of Science and Technology; approx. 50 staff members).

Scholarship holders will have their own workplace with a desktop computer and telephone, and the opportunity to reside temporarily in subsidized apartments of the museum complex insofar as these are available. They will present their research projects to colleagues at the beginning of their stay and will be expected to participate regularly in the museum’s and the Munich Centre’s Monday colloquium series and workshops.

Benefits

Pre-doctoral stipends: € 7,500 (six months) / € 15,000 (full year). Post-doctoral stipends: € 15,000 (six months) / € 30,000 (full year). Scholars at any level of seniority are eligible to apply, provided they have at least one university degree. There are no restrictions regarding nationality. All scholars are requested to make their own provisions for health insurance.

Application deadline: 16 October 2015

Please send applications, including:

completed application form (pdf-file, 20 kB or rtf-file 60 kB)

curriculum vitae

project description (3 to 5 pages)

two confidential references (can be sent directly by the referees)


forward to the following address:
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2015 World Health Organization (WHO) winter internships is an international opportunity in Geneva for individuals of different nationals. Please note that this internship is for students with a minimum age of twenty who have successfully done three years of full time studies at a university and currently enrolled in an advanced degree program in a graduate school. Also note that the stipulated duration of this internship program is six to twelve weeks but could be extended to a maximum of twenty four weeks depending on the needs of the WHO technical unit as well as your availability.

About WHO internship program

World Health Organization (WHO) as a leader in global health issues is committed to building future leaders in Public health. The internship programs at WHO offers a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programs of World Health Organization.

Eligibility

Applicants must be at least twenty years of age or more at the time of application.
Applicants must have completed three years of full time studies (bachelors level or equivalent) at a university or equivalent institution.
Applicants must also be currently enrolled in an advanced degree program in a graduate school at the time of application.
Applicants should possess first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to technical work of WHO or a degree in a management related or administrative field.
Applicants must be fluent in the working language of the office of assignment (English or French for WHO headquarters)

How to apply
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Everyone makes mistakes, but you wouldn’t want to make such mistakes on a scholarship application that could mar your chances of getting a university education. That said, you need to pay more than the unusual attention to every little detail you put on your application. You need to know exactly what you are asked and what response to provide. Avoid the danger of knowing what's required of you but not doing them.

Missing deadlines

Missing the submission deadline is one of the commonest and gravest scholarship mistakes. Create a Google spreadsheet, build a calendar and enter deadline reminders. Once you find a scholarship you want apply to, make sure you meet the deadline so you don't lose out on the big money.

Disobeying directions

This entails a lot and range from Misspellings, omitting information, askew facts or not following the scholarship essay directions at all. You need to be extra diligent in your details and check as many times as possible the work you’ve entered. You wouldn’t want to lose out on scholarship money for a silly mistake that could have been prevented. If your friends are disposed to, allow them go over your applications for errors.

Writing mistakes

Word count is probably the most common scholarship essay mistake. If the application asks for a word range, hit the range. If it asks for a specific word count, hit the word count EXACTLY. This shows you're capable of paying attention and satisfying specific requirements. Another common mistake is falling off topic. Yes, you want your essay to stand out from all the others. It needs to be unique but it needs to address the topic at hand. Too far off course and it just looks like you are repurposing another essay because you're too lazy to write a new one.

Sell yourself
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This is a study abroad free scholarship for international students. University of Queensland is currently inviting applications from economics international year 12 students. Please note that the selection criteria used in awarding this scholarship will be based on Year 12 results as well as academic achievements recorded in Years 11 and 12. A three year scholarship, taking care of 50% of tuition fees to an international student completing Year 12 studies will be awarded. The application deadline is 20 November 2015.

Subject(s) Available: Scholarships will be provided for study programs in bachelor of Economics (BEcon) program at the University of Queensland.
Course Level: Scholarships will be available for pursuing bachelor degree level at University of Queensland.
Scholarship Provider: University of Queensland, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: Please note that only International students completing Year 12 in Australia are eligible to apply.
-Criteria based on Year 12 results and broad academic achievement in Years 11 and 12.
-Previous study of economics at school or college is not required for enrolment in the BEcon program, or for the scholarship.
-Short listed candidates will be required to attend to an interview.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The School of Economics at The University of Queensland is offering a three year scholarship, covering 50% of tuition fees to an international student completing Year 12 studies in Australia.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for three years.

What does it cover? The University of Queensland is offering a three year scholarship, covering 50% of tuition fees to an international student completing Year 12 studies.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Please note that the mode of applying is onlin
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Melbourne International undergraduate scholarship is a study abroad free scholarship for deserving students to pursue studies at the renowned University of Melbourne.

University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree

Deadline: 1 Nov 2015 (annual)
Study in: Australia
Next course starts 2016

Brief description:

The International Undergraduate Scholarships were established by the University of Melbourne in recognition of the significant contribution made by international students to the diversity of the University’s student population.

Host Institution(s):

University of Melbourne, Australia

Field of study:

Any undergraduate degree offered at University of Melbourne

Number of Awards:
About 50 scholarships per annum will be awarded

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The International Undergraduate scholarship scheme will provide one of the following benefits:

a one off $10,000 fee remission from tuition fees in the first year of an undergraduate degree; or
a 50% remission from tuition fees for the normal full-time duration of an undergraduate degree; or
a 100% remission from tuition fees for the normal full-time duration of an undergraduate degree.

Eligibility:

To be considered for a fee remission scholarship you must:

hail from countries other than Australia and New Zealand and not a permanent resident of Australia;
have received an unconditional offer for an undergraduate course;
have achieved excellent final year school results, such as:
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Once you’ve gotten an invitation or admission to study free in either Germany, Finland or Norway. The next step is to apply for a student visa. Please note that student visa requirements vary from country to country. This article will take a look at how to apply and get a visa or a study permit to study free in Germany or Finland.

Applying for a visa to study in Germany

If you hail from an EU country or a citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, you would not need a visa but for others citizens they will need a visa, once you’ve received an admission letter the next thing to do is to apply for a visa. To apply for a German visa, you need be in possession of the following very important documents as these will be needed at the embassy;

Evidence of financial resources

To show you can take care of yourself you will need to provide evidence of your financial capability. This evidence will include

Security on a blocked account (8000 Euro)
Proof of parents’ income and assets
Bank guarantee
Someone whose place of residence is in Germany agrees to assume the costs for you
Scholarship from a recognized scholarship foundation

Apart from the above mentioned documents, the following will also be needed;

Certificate showing your fluency in German or English language
Health certificate
Admission letter
Your national passport or travel document with at least 6 months to expiration

Once you have all these documents, kindly contact the German embassy in your home country to apply for your visa.

Applying for a visa to study in Finland

We know you want to study abroad in the United States. That’s why we’ve included a list of low tuition universities in the United States and their tuition fees . We are also going put you through how to apply for admission abroad in the United States. The United States remains the most sought after destination for international students since it has some of the World’s Top Universities. It is worthy to note that the United States has over 3800 higher education institutes, 42 of which ranked in the top 100 universities in the world . The United States has more institutions of higher learning than any other country in the world.

Cost of living and study in the United States

The cost of living in the US for international students is relatively high compared to other countries. Let’s put it at $700 to $1000 per month. This amount should cover the cost of food, accommodation, books travels etc.

In the USA, tuition fee largely depends on whether you plan to study at a Public or Private Institution (refer to the difference between public and private Institutions here).

Estimated tuition fee (per year):[/b]

[b]Private Institution

$15000 to $30000 per year. At some Universities, it could go beyond $ 40000 per year

Public Institution

$10000 to $20000 per year

Community College


$8000 to $12000 per year.



Admission procedure for study in the US

Compared to other countries, admission procedures of US universities, schools, colleges and institutes are super competitive for international students. The procedure is even more competitive when you are seeking admission into top educational institutes. To earn admission in the top and high-ranking schools in USA you must have good grades, adequate financial support either by achieving scholarships or merit based financial aids, completed challenging coursework, and good command over the English language.
The academic requirements are as under:

For undergraduate programs a student should have completed 10 + 2.
For Graduate programs the students must have completed 16 years of education i.e. 10+2+4.
Some institutes accept 15 years of formal education into their Bridge or Masters program.
The student must have good scores in entrance exams like SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc….
The language proficiency test scores should be –TOEFL score of 90 and above for Postgraduate and 80 above for Undergraduate studies. IELTS score of 6 and above for Undergraduates and 6.5 and above for Postgraduates studies.
Strong recommendation letters and Certificate of achievement and extra curricular activity participation proof.
The statement of purpose i.e. the personal essay should be such that it stands out amongst the lot of students letter.
These eligibility parameters are what institutes in USA consider before admitting a student in a course.

Application process:-
Standard applications
It is normal procedure for international students to apply directly to their chosen institution. Applications can usually be accessed via the institution website. Typical applications require:
• Personal details
• Subject/ major/ course choices
• Education details (for example high school name, address and qualifications)
• Standardised test details
• Work experience (if applicable)
Materials usually required by institutions to accompany the application include:
• An application fee
• High school transcript or mark sheets.
• An essay or a statement of purpose(sometimes referred to as a personal statement this is a summary of why a students has chosen USA a country for further education and also reason for the course and institute selected. This is a very important document,)
• Original or certified academic documents demonstrating previous qualifications and grades (high school transcripts and/or predicted or actual examination results) — if documents are not in English, translations may be required
• Proof of English proficiency if not an English speaker (TOEFL, IELTS)
• Financial documents for visa purposes — financial information forms and bank statements/ sponsor letter proving you can pay for your education
• Two reference letters — an academic reference from one or two current teachers, plus most want a reference from a counsellor or school official
• Copy of passport

Additional materials may also be required. The above information is a guideline. Students should contact their chosen institutions for further information.

The Common Application
An alternate application method is the Common Application. The Common Application is a non-profit organisation, which provides an admission service for students. Students can apply to any of the 346 Common Application institution members using the same form.

List of low tuition universities in the US
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MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program at University of California, Berkeley USA is a study abroad free/full scholarship for international students seeking studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate study levels.

The scholarship at University of California Berkeley, will provide holistic or total support in financial, academic, social, and career counseling areas – to 113 Undergradaute and Masters students from Sub-Saharan Africa from 2012 to 2020. UC Berkeley will receive $30 million in funding over the next eight years as part of MFSP.

Eligible Field of Study: Most Bachelors and Masters courses offered at the university

About Scholarship

Over the next eight years, the Scholars Program will bring 113 students from Africa to UC Berkeley for undergraduate and master’s degrees. The program’s peak year at UC Berkeley will be 2016-17, when 81 Scholars will be enrolled. 4 undergraduate (college freshman) and 3 graduate (total of 7) students from sub-Saharan Africa are already attending UC Berkeley on MasterCard Foundation Scholarship, at no cost.

Administered out of the Center for African Studies, the program at the University of California, Berkeley is supported by a broad cross-section of functional and disciplinary units on campus including the Division of Student Affairs, Undergraduate Admissions, the Graduate Division, the Berkeley International Office, and the International House.

The scholarship Program will provide the following for students:

Comprehensive scholarships (school fees, living expenses, books, stipends, transportation).
Mentoring and counselling including emotional and academic support.
Service and experiential learning (volunteerism, internships, entrepreneurship, ICT).
Transition support into higher education or the workforce in Africa.
Alumni network of next-generation leaders committed to service.

Scholarship Offered Since: 2012

Scholarship Type: The scholars will pursue both undergraduate and professional master’s degrees

Selection Criteria and Eligibility

The five main selection eligibility criteria are as follows:
Being a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country – If you have refugee status, are stateless, or have other questions regarding your citizenship, you may still be eligible. Please contact us directly to clarify. Please note that this scholarship is not intended for citizens of North African countries.

Excelling academically – All prospective Scholars must first be admitted to UC Berkeley to be considered for the Scholarship. An important criteria for admission to the University is demonstrated academic excellence.
Coming from an economically disadvantaged background – We aim to admit those from the bottom two income quintiles per country. This Scholarship is designed for those extremely talented individuals who have no other means of acquiring the further education required to help realize their dreams and ambitions.
Having demonstrated the will to give back to your community, country, or continent – We are looking for well-rounded students who are engaged in activities beyond the classroom. Some may be directly related to your field of study, but this may also include other issues (social, economic, political) that you are working on and passionate about. Applicants should elaborate on their achievements both in their application to UC Berkeley, and then later on the Scholarship application.
Having expressed the desire and intention to return to your home country after completing your studies – We are looking for students who are engaged with and passionate about issues affecting their communities, and who will take advantage of their education at UC Berkeley to better equip themselves with the knowledge and training to address these issues upon return. While important work can be done from abroad, the intention of this Program is to enable Scholars to return home, after forming valuable professional connections through internship and job placements.

Number of Scholarships:Several

Value of Scholarship: Full scholarship

Duration of Scholarship: for the period of study

Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African

To be taken at (country): At University of California Berkeley, USA

[b]Application Deadline

For undergraduate: 30th November 2015

For masters: Graduate application deadlines vary by program (falls between 1 December 2015 and 8 January 2016).

Offered annually? Yes

How to Apply
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The We Are Family Foundation is currently looking for the next Global Teen Leaders (GTLs)— teens who are change makers, thinking differently and continually improving the world around them in a positive way, locally and globally. We’re looking for GTLs to join our extraordinary family of young people, who represent 46 countries on six continents and participate in our acclaimed Three Dot Dash program.

Nominations for 2016 are now open! We can’t wait to hear about what phenomenal teens are doing across the globe. Change your life (or the life of someone you know) and nominate someone now! It’s easy, here’s how: http://www.studyabroad365.com/apply-for-fully-funded-2016-three-dot-dash-program-united-states/

The 2015 EAS Youth forum is a fully funded international opportunity for young leaders from the East Asian seas region to enhance their potentials as true future leaders and strong advocates of our oceans and coasts.

Location: Vietnam.
The EAS Youth Forum 2015 will once again gather young leaders in the East Asian Seas (EAS) region to enhance their potentials as future champions and advocates of our oceans and coasts. Since the year 2006, the EAS Youth Forum has convened well over 200 young innovators in the region highlighting the youth’s crucial role in the sustainable development of the seas of East Asia

Eligibility:

The YF4 is only open to young people from the countries of the East Asian Seas region: Cambodia, China, DPR Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, RO Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.

Please note that applicants must be 18 to 25 years of age, a university or graduate student or young professional, and is an active member of youth organization/s and institution/s working in the field of sustainable development.

Benefits:
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The Youth Time Global Forum in Barcelona is an international opportunity for over 100 participants from all over the world with the aim of coming to solutions for the most prevalent youth issues to attend and engage in these meaningful discussions. The topic of the annual event is The New Era of Employment and Education: Solutions for Change.

Deadline: August 10, 2015

Scholarship: Partially funded

INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT YOUTH TIME calls upon the youth to promote creativity and innovation, to find ways to expand job opportunities and to realize alternative education programs. Application deadline: Monday 10th of August – 9:00 AM (CET).

The Youth Time Global Forum in Barcelona will be a unique event, which will gather together more than 100 participants of the most promising youths from all over the world with the aim of coming to solutions for the most prevalent youth issues.

This program will have of workshops, in which participants will be helped to re-define the concepts of “employment” and “education”; and second, of project presentation meetings, in which participants and experts will evaluate the proposals the presenters have made.

The conference will also have roundtable discussions with notable guests plus down time time for social activities, in which participants will visit various places in Barcelona and have a chance to know each other better.

There are two ways to participate in this event. You can join as
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Denmark has a modest list of low/affordable tuition universities for International students. It has about 31 universities of higher learning. Please note that Norway introduced tuition free policy for non-EU/international students, however EU and exchange students still enjoy free tuition policy if they get admitted into Danish universities. Also, Danish universities also have scholarships/funds and other forms of financial assistance for students who can’t afford to pay tuition. The aim is to admit the best students from all over the world to study in Denmark. It might interest you to know that well over 22000 international students went down to Denmark in 2009 for various academic pursuits.

Application to academic programs in Denmark is not as cumbersome as easy. For this process, all you have to do Is to create an account on Optagelse.dk, where you will input your personal information, previous academic information as well as a list of study programs you are interested in. Note that Optagelse.dk is an electronic joint application system created by the Danish Ministry of Education. Even if you don’t have a Danish CPR number, you can still register and apply for the study programs of your choice. However, If you are a graduate student seeking admissions in Denmark, you will need to contact your institution directly for information on the admission criteria.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees in Denmark are a bit modest. Depending on the course of study, you should expect to pay EUR 10000 per year as an international student.

Deadline

For the majority of study programs in Denmark, there’s only one admission period.
Submit your application before March 15 for studies beginning in the fall semester (September).

Some institutions also have additional intakes for the spring semester. In this case, you can submit your application before September 1.

List of universities
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This a study abroad free scholarship offering Danish state full scholarships toexceptional international students at graduate level, who come from countries outside of the EU/EEA( outside of Europe) and need a residence permit to study at Roskilde University.

Host Institution(s):
Roskilde University in Denmark

Eligible courses:

All Masters programmes currently offered at the University.

Number of Scholarships:

Limted number of scholarships will be awarded

Target group:

International students outside the EU/EEA

Value of full scholarship:

Full Tuition fee waiver and about DKK 7,800 per month to cover living expenses in Denmark.

Eligibility:
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This is an awesome international opportunity for African students between the ages of 14 -19 years to avail themselves. They must come from anywhere in Africa where multichoice operates. Entries can come in English, French or Portuguese

Topic
Man must rise above the Earth, to the top of the atmosphere and beyond, for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives. » (Socrates)

With reference to this quote, write an essay or design a poster to explain how satellites help us to understand and take care of our planet.

Essay requirements

1200 to 1400 words (excluding bibliography)
Typed in Arial 12, 1.5 spacing or must be hand written, but clearly legible
All Pages must be properly numbered
Note that only hard copy entries will be accepted
Get creative wth your entries, you may include illustrations, graphics or diagrams
References (all sources consulted during the preparation of the entry must be cited)

The Prizes

Winning posters and essays from each country will compete for the overall prizes:
Best overall essay: A trip for two to Eutelsat in Paris and onwards to a rocket launch.
Best overall poster: A trip for two to Eutelsat in Paris and a satellite construction facilities.
Runner up overall poster: A trip for two to MultiChoice and the South African National Space Agency at Hartbeesthoek.
Runner essay award: A trip for two to MultiChoice and the South African National Space Agency at Hartbeesthoek.



The schools attended by the four overall winners will also receive a DStv installation, including a dish, TV, decoder and free access to the DStv Education Bouquet.

The closing date
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No education in Canada compares to the one in Mcgill. So if you are thinking of applying for admission abroad in Canada, why not consider McGill. The University is a renowned institution with an enviable high standard of education. If you get a degree from Mcgil you will be highly sought after by top employers of the world. Thus, we will put you through the application process of getting into Mcgil.

Admission Requirements

In order to be eligible for admission to McGill, you need to hold a high school diploma or graduating certificate and must have taken a rigrous academic program which will qualify you for university entrance.

You results from grade 10, 11, and 12 will be considered and should be submitted along with other required documents to the university. However, note that special attention will be paid to results from courses that are most relevant to the indicated program of study.
You need to have have taken either of the following (unless applying only to Music):
the ACT or
the SAT I plus at least two SAT IIs (see individual faculty requirements for SAT II subjects).

Conditional admission decisions can be made on the basis of unofficial transcripts. Although not required, should a school counsellor or principal wish to furnish important additional insight on a particular applicant, this must be submitted in a sealed envelope, signed across the flap by the author.

If you complete the IB Diploma or certificates concurrently with a regular high school program in the U.S., you will normally be considered for admission based on your high school record and subsequently be awarded advanced standing credit based on final IB results.

High school students are not eligible for direct admission to Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Social Work.

MAJOR DEADLINES
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This is a study abroad free scholarship for international students to apply for the 2017 MBA scholarship to study at the renowed Harvard Business School, USA. Applications will be submitted till 31st May 2017. The Boustany Foundation is awarding MBA Harvard Business School for the class of commencing Autumn 2017. Candidates must have an excellent academic background and show considerable promise. The Scholarship can be awarded to candidates of any nation.

Scholarship Period : The Boustany MBA Harvard Scholarship is granted once every two years for a two year MBA course at Harvard Business School.

‣ Value of Scholarship : The Scholarship will offer the following benefits:

Financial aid amounting to US$90,000 (US$45,000 per year) towards tuition fees
Travel and accommodation expenses related to the internship.

School(Institutions/ Country): Harvard Business School | USA

Academic Level: MBA program
Field(s): Business Administration.
Deadline: 31st May

Eligibility

‣ Successful Candidates will have excellen
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Jolkona Catalyst is receiving its application cycle for the Fall 2015 accelerator! This is a fully funded international opportunity for entrepreneurs taking place From October 19 to November 6, 2015. Jolkona will be bringing together 16 entrepreneurs from Bangladesh and Indonesia for an intensive three-week social business accelerator. We are looking for young social entrepreneurs from Bangladesh and Indonesia working towards bettering their country. Applications are now live! Application Deadline is 7/27 at 23:59 PST.

What is Jolkona Catalyst? Jolkona is a nonprofit that brings high potential social entrepreneurs from emerging countries to Seattle for an intensive 3-week mentor-driven accelerator. These entrepreneurs are solving some of the most challenging societal issues in their communities. Our mentors include some of Seattle’s best startup talent who prepare these founders to scale and engage with investors at home & abroad.

If selected, all your expenses related to travel, lodging, and program fees will be covered by the program.

Eligibility:

Must be founder of an active social enterprise
Age between 22-35 years
Must hail from either Indonesia or Bangladesh, and currently living there
Applicants must be to attend the full program from October 19 to November 6, 2015
They must be eligible for a J1 or B visa
They are also expected to be Proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application

Benefits:

While in Seattle, selected social entrepreneurs will attend workshops, networking events, field trip, mentoring sessions, and pitch coaching organized by Jolkona to help them hone their business plans, gain valuable insights, and connect with local businesses leaders, universities, social entrepreneurs, funders, and impact investors.

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States.
Date: October 19 to November 6, 2015.
Type: Fully Funded.

Application Process:
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If you didn’t know Russia has the best list of low/cheap tuition universities in Europe. So if you want to study abroad in Europe, why not consider Russia for the unique opportunity of experiencing Russian culture and her people’s grand hospitality. Needless to say, you would be enthralled and enchanted by the country’s state of the art buildings and facilities. More so, you would get an education that is recognized internationally.

Tuition Fees
This is the best part you’ve been waiting for: Universities in russia are very cheap/ affordable! Tuition fees usually range from $2000 to $3000 per academic year and should cover the language training programme. Please note that tuition fees may vary slightly from institution to institution and the degree chosen. That said, tuition fees for professional courses like medicine , engineering, design are usually in the range of $2500-$4000 per academic year.

Acommodation

There are two types of housing accommodation available for students living in Russia– There are: hostel and offcampus accomodations. Cost of hostel accomodation is the the range of $150-$200 per year. Offcampus accomodation may be slightly higher depending on the city, so put the cost at about $250-$400 yearly.

How to apply

Read more:
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Applications are currently invited for Asia Exchange Scholarships (an international opportunity) for international students to study abroad in one of Asian partner universities for one semester. Please note that the students applying for these scholarships need to be enrolled in an institution of higher education. Study abroad free scholarships would be awarded as well. Asia Exchange scholarships are awarded twice a year to students from the following countries: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and USA.

Eligibility:
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If you want to study abroad in Malta, it might interest you to know that Malta has a rich academic history that goes back to 7000 years, which makes living and studying in it a worthwhile experience. You’ll live in Malta digging through millennia archives and fascinating yourself with an astonishing array of the beautiful Maltese history. The country’s Islands and architectural spectacle will fascinate your thoughts. The Waterfall colors are striking and delightful. Infact, you’ve never seen honey-colored stone against the deepest of Mediterranean blues, but you’ll find it in Malta. It is worthy to note that Malta is a member of the European Union.

Tuition fees & Living Expenses
From experience and research, living and studying in Malta for a year would cost an international student between € 300 and € 600 a month. While tuition fee is usually 7000-9000 Euro per year

Admission Requirements
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If you want to study in Europe in a low tuition university, why not consider studying in Hungary. For Hungarian universities, international students are able to submit their completed applications either electronically through the FELVI system or by mailing their documents directly to the higher education institution they are interested in.

Generally, you will be required to do the following when applying to Hungarian institutions:
• The filled-in application form, which is available for download at the institution or course website
• Certificate and transcript from previous studies
• For some courses, you might be required to present evidence of work experience and even recommendation letters
• Your CV might be required as well.
• If the language of instruction is English and you are not a native speaker, you will have to present evidence of your knowledge of command of English. Usually, internationally recognized certificates such as the TOEFL or IELTS tests are considered.
If you have a good level of command of Hungarian,
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If you didn’t know, Norwegian Universities and state colleges are of the highest standards. Also tuition is free owing to the Norwegian Government’s effort at subsidizing education in Norway and making it affordable for both domestic and international students. However, Private institutions charge tuition fees for some study programs which you will be expected to pay for.

How to apply for a Student Visa

Students desiring to study for more than 3 months in Norway will be required to apply for a visa, which in most cases will permit them to work for up to 20 hours each month. For International students, they will need to provide the following to be issued a visa:

Letter of admission, a passport photograph, and a copy of your passport. Applicants are then to submit: http://www.studyabroad365.com/study-free-in-europe-norway-visa-requirements/

For international students, Studying abroad in Ukraine offers numerous advantages. Beyond being a very beautiful tourist centre, Ukraine offers one of the cheapest and highest quality education in Europe. This country has very beautiful cities such as; Kharkov, Odessa, Kirem (Black Sea), Simferopol and Dnepropetrovsk. The Languages commonly in use are; German, Russian and English. It might interest you to know that Ukrainian lecturers are world class teachers with world class degrees from Harvard, MIT, Stanford and Oxford. There are various reasons to study in Ukraine and I have listed them below:

*Quality study options (medicine, law, civil engineering and Humanities)

*Low tuition fees (ranging from $1000-$3000)

Low tuition fees (ranging from $1000-$3000)

*Swift and fast admission process

*Employment opportunities before and after graduation

POPULAR UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITY COURSES YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT:

*Economics

*Civil Engineering

*Medicine

*Computer sciences

*MBA and PHD programs.

COST OF LIVING IN UKRAINE
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Deadline

Varies depending on the region but could close completely in October.

Ampion is an international opportunity for both African and International entrepreneurs to experience a 7 day trip across the continent. It will bring together top change agents and experts across a range of fields for this immersive experience. You will get to interact with Tech CEOs , founders and local startup scenes during this experience. You will travel across of Africa’s finest cities and also build relationships, teams and ventures with some of the finest entrepreneurs and CEOs

Eligibility

This opportunity is for innovative and outstanding entrepreneurs who possess defining and outstanding entrepreneurial skills. The participant should also possess sound knowledge of either IT, web design, new mediaor business development. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits/Awards

Participants will get a certificate for successful participation. The three winning teams will receive an additional certificate for first, second and third positions respectively. Winners will also be prominently featured on their website.

Cost of participation
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The Delft University of Technology is a study abroad free scholarship that offers a number of excellence scholarships to MSC international students. The Justus & Louise van Effen scholarship is one of those programs and it aims to financially supporting excellent international MSc students wishing to study at TU Delft.

Host University:
TU Delft, The Netherlands

Field(s) of study:

All of the courses on offer at TU Delft

Number of Scholarships on offer:

A sum total of 12 scholarships are awarded in total; 2 scholarships are awarded per faculty

Target students:

International students only

Scholarship value:
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There are numerous low tuition or cheap medical universities in Canada offering Medical courses to international students. Note that the first year program is a preparatory year and designed for international students without bachelor degrees in appropriate sciences. Before entering into the 4th year medical program, the student would have completed bachelor degree in Biology or other appropriate science fields.

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

The MCAT is a standardized and recognized multiple-choice examination in canada designed to assess the various problem solving, critical thinking and writing skills in addition to the applicants knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine.

The test consists of four test sections: the Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences sections contain multiple-choice questions and the scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 15 for each section; the Writing Sample section consists of two essays and the total score ranges from a low of J to a high of T.

The computer-based test is given at established test centers in Canada, the United States and overseas.. The the test day is about four and one-half hours. The regular examination fee was $270 in US funds for the 2013 test dates.

Tuition fees
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Did you know that education Is free in Germany?However, you would need to budget money for your cost of living.

Cost of studying in Germany
The good news about studying in Germany is that public universities are operating tuition free. This means that as a student, you are wont be required to pay tuition fees. You would only need to budget for the cost of living which is estimated at €500 to €700 euro which would cover the cost of accommodation, travels, food, books for a month.

For more info on how to apply to German Universities: click here:
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This is an undergraduate study abroad free/full scholarship for international students.

Deadline: 5 Oct 2015
Destination: Canada
Course starts Sept 2015/January 2016

Brief description:

The Humber International Entrance foundation is offering both full and partial scholarships for international undergraduate students starting classes in September 2015 or January 2016.

Host Institution(s):

Humber College in Ontario, Canada

Field of study:

Eligible undergraduate programmes offered at the University

Target group:

International Students
Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full tuition scholarships would be worth 2 $5,000 are available and 1 Full tuition scholarship and 1 $5,000 scholarship is available in January 2016. The scholarships will be applied toward the successful students’ tuition fees.

Please note that the renewal of the scholarship will be based on the student’s ability to maintain a 75% GPA in each year of his/her program at Humber.

Eligibility:
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Foreign students studying in the UK will soon be banned from working while studying and forced to leave when their course ends. This new immigration rule was ordered by Home Secretary Theresa May. When courses finish, students will have to leave the country before reapplying to return for a job.
Ministers say the new rules, which will apply to all those from outside the European Union, will stop colleges being used as a ‘back door to a British work visa’.
When a survey was carried out, official figures show that 121,000 non-EU students entered the UK in the 12 months to June last year, but only 51,000 left – a net influx of 70,000.
The UK government estimates that the number of foreign students coming to the UK will rise by more than 6 per cent a year up to 2020. Home Secretary Theresa May has taken action against 870 bogus colleges, banning them from taking foreign students.
But the Conservatives have vowed to go further, without the Lib Dems in power to force the rules to be watered down.
They want to stop student visas being used as an easy way to enter the UK before getting a job and claiming benefits.
Under the new rules, non-EU students will be denied the right to work while in the UK and will not be able to apply for a visa extension when their course finishes.
Students will have to leave the country before applying to return under a work visa.
The length of stay is also expected to be cut to two years when the plans are unveiled this week.
Immigration Minister James Brokenshire said it was ‘part of our plan to control immigration for the benefit of Britain’.
‘Immigration offenders want to sell illegal access to the UK jobs market and there are plenty of people willing to buy.
‘Hard-working taxpayers who are helping to pay for publicly funded colleges expect them to be providing topclass education, not a back door to a British work visa.’
Business Secretary Sajid Javid signalled on Friday that the government would stop the education system being abused by immigrants.
He said: ‘What we need to make sure – and we do have this – is that our immigration system allows those from abroad that want to come to Britain to study in our world-class universities, our fantastic colleges to come here,’ he told the Today programme.
‘But we’ve also got to have a system that doesn’t allow any abuse when people are using the right to study as a way to achieve settlement in Britain.
‘So we’ve got to break the link and make sure it’s focused on people who want to study and then, once they’ve had their studies and completed that, then they leave.’
But universities have warned that any clampdown could damage the sector and business leaders are also wary of the move, warning it could rob Britain of vital skills.
Seamus Nevin, head of employment and skills at the Institute of Directors, said: ‘The Business Secretary’s proposals to eject foreign students after graduation are misguided and would damage the British education system, our economy and global influence.
‘Britain already makes it difficult and artificially expensive for international students to enter and stay, and now these proposals would eject them ignominiously when their studies are finished.
‘Restricting talented workers from staying on in the UK would damage business and lead to a loss of important skills.
‘Shutting the door to highly-trained international graduates at a time when our economy needs them most would be hugely damaging for UK businesses.
‘In the interests our education sector, our businesses, and our international standing, the Business Secretary should reconsider this proposal.’

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3158012/Foreign-students-banned-working-forced-leave-UK-course-ends.html

The Youth Initiative for Human Rights has announced calls for applications for the annual 2016 fully funded Sarajevo Youth Summit. It is considered to be the biggest/largest gathering of young leaders in the Western Balkans this year!

The Sarajevo Youth Summit will be organized by Youth Initiative for Human Rights and will be held in Sarajevo on 14-16 October 2015. The Summit will bring together 150 young leaders from the Western Balkans and the European Union, as well as representatives of organizations and leaders from conflict and post-conflict zones across the world.

The Summit will give the opportunity for youth voices to be heard and for youth from the Western Balkans to exchange experiences about the issues they feel are relevant and important for the region’s future. They will also share knowledge and experiences of activists from (post)conflict societies and emerging democracies that could be significant for the Western Balkans.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants interested in the participation on Sarajevo Youth Summit should be students or recent graduates of the social sciences, human rights activists and/or members of youth political parties. They must demonstrate a strong interest in human rights activism and in the advancement of democracy in their respective communities, as well as worldwide. Youth affiliated with civil society organizations are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to and experience in human rights issues and be proficient in both spoken and written English.

COSTS
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The 2016 AMENDS Conference is a fully funded conference that will take place from Wednesday, April 6th – Sunday, April 10th.

The 5th annual delegate conference will be hosted at Stanford University, CA.
Usually 24 delegates will be selected from a diverse pool to come to Stanford.
During the last conference at Stanford, about 32 delegates from a pool of over 500 applicants were selected.
Applications will be accepted until September 15th. No extensions will be provided.

Applicants must:
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Do you know how to apply for admission abroad in Luxembourg? If you didn’t know, Luxembourg is a European country; as such if you are studying in Luxembourg you are automatically doing your study in Europe. Students don’t have to pay tuition fees for the majority of study programs at higher education in Luxembourg with the exemption of a few specific courses, with tuition fees starting at about EUR 600 per semester. As such, it is more or less free tuition studies at universities in Luxembourg. However, students have to pay a small registration fee of EUR 100 per semester. In this post, we will put you through the various steps needed to complete an application to universities in Luxembourg.

Application to universities in Luembourg is made easy with the online application process for programs at undergraduate and graduate level at university in Luxembourg as explained in the steps below:

First search for a study program or course that best meets your personal expectations and academic profile.
Fill in the online application form through the single online application system
Once you have registered, you will be informed which documents to attach to your application.
Submit the application form and other requested documents to the address below:
Student Services – Service des Etudes et de la Vie Etudiante
Campus Limperstberg
162a, Avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg (EU)

Click here to apply:

Application requirements
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