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Several organizations award free scholarships to international students to pursue their study abroad ambition. Sadly, these scholarships go unclaimed because applicants are unaware of how to prepare a scholarship winning essay or cannot give satisfying answers to scholarship questions asked by the scholarship providers. Hence In this article, we will discuss scholarships most frequently asked questions and how to provide answers.

Question: Tell us about yourself
Answer: When responding to this question, always bear in mind that the scholarship committee wants to have a better idea or a clearer picture of who you are as an individual. They really want to know why you are uniquely different from others. Avoid the trap of wasting time talking about what’s in your résumé. Hit the nail on the head! Tell them things/activities that are unique to you, and that distinguishes you from the other applicants. For example, you may be pursuing an engineering degree, but in your free time you create cartoons just for fun. Perhaps, you have a Tumbrl page filled with crazy food concoctions that were created to illustrate engineering problems, or maybe you are the direct descendant of the person who invented indoor plumbing. The important thing is to tell them what sets you apart from other applicants; it could be talent or a strange genealogical fact.

Question: Give us an example of a time you overcame adversity
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The Think Tank Young Professional Development Program hopes to attract recent graduates of Masters and PhD programs in the fields of social sciences and humanities to become s think tanks in Central and Eastern Europe, South Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union, thus giving them an opportunity to gain firsthand policy research and advocacy experience at a renowned think tank in the region. This program is intended to attract and benefit both yothink tankung returning professionals and their host organizations. It will enable participating think tanks to recruit young researchers originally from the region who recently graduated from universities in the OECD countries, including the Central European University in Hungary. Depending on a research topic, individual programs at hosting organizations will last up to six months and start from November 2015.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates must fulfill ALL of the following four requirements:

Should have graduated in the past three years with a PhD, LLM, or MA degree in the social sciences and humanities from universities in the OECD countries
Must be citizens or permanent residents of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, or Ukraine
Must be between 23 and 35 years of age at the time of application
Must be fluent in written and spoken English and the working language of the host organization

Guidelines
read more:http://www.studyabroad365.com/conferences-2015-osf-young-professional-development-program/

Berea College is like no other in the United States. It is the only higher institution that offers free tuition admission to both domestic and international students. That said, you can expect admissions at Berea College to be super competitive. However, to stand a good chance of getting into Berea you are encouraged to apply early in the year.

Now let us discuss the reasons you should apply to Berea College.

Academic Preparation

Any College you attend must provide many things—but more than anything, it should provide you an excellent tertiary education. At Berea, it’s exactly what you will receive.

Classes at Berea are taught by highly qualified professors, and not some graduate students. It might also interest you to Berea has a 11:1 student to teacher ratio which implies that you’ll receive the personal attention you so need to succeed. There are well over 45 majors, minors, and programs to chose from—you’ll probably find the field of study you are interested in—or develop new interests. You’ll be able to select from a curriculum that includes undergraduate research, service-learning, and numerous study abroad opportunities

Also every admitted students gets a laptop computer. This special feature allows professors to use technology to enrich and humanize the classroom experience without excluding anyone (and you keep the laptop when you graduate).

The academic experience at Berea is challenging, but when you graduate, your degree will say a lot about what you have already accomplished—and what you are capable of accomplishing in the future.

Career Prospects

As graduate, you’ll be hunting for a job like hundreds of thousands of other college graduates. But the question is what will set you apart from the rest? As a Berea graduate, it will undoubtedly be your impressive resume.

At Berea, every student is placed in a paid, on-campus job. Through this Work Program, you’ll gain valuable experience that translates into “real world marketable” skills to put on your resume. Additioanlly, You’ll also earn a salary (about $1,600 your first year) to assist with living expenses.

You’ll also have access to co-op and internship opportunities throughout the United States and the world—and our Career Development office will assist you in finding that perfect internship or in landing your first job out of college.

Interested in graduate or professional schools? Our placement rates are outstanding and our students have been accepted into programs at such schools as Harvard, Yale, and the University of Virginia.

Application Requirements
http://www.studyabroad365.com/study-free-in-the-us-berea-college-free-tuition-admission/

The application process plus requirements for study abroad free scholarships:Flinders International Postgraduate Research scholarship will be discussed in this post.
Deadline: 14 Aug 2015 (annual)

Masters/Phd programs

Study in: Australia
Course program starts 2016

Brief description:

Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (FIPRS) will be awarded to suitably qualified international students to pursue a full-time research higher degree at Flinders University – up to two years for a Research Masters degree and up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree.

Host Institution(s):

Flinders University, Australia

Field(s) of study:

All the eligible fields of research offered at Flinders University

Target group:
Read more:http://www.studyabroad365.com/study-abroad-free-scholarships-flinders-international-postgraduate-research-scholarship/
Citizens/indigenes of all foreign countries except New Zealand

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The FIPRS award will pay the international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a research higher degree. It will also provide the awardees with generous living allowance paid at the rate of $25,849 (2015 full rate)

An FIPRS student who moves to Adelaide from overseas is eligible for an establishment allowance (after arrival at Flinders) of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.

Eligibility:

Please note that applicants must satisfy the University’s minimum academic entry requirements for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research.
Applicants will be required to complete at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Hons degree (this is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year)
Applicants must meet the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international students at the time of application. Students for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English language competence.
Applicants must not hold an equivalent research higher degree qualification. Applications are only open to students commencing a research higher degree in Australia for the first time.
Applicants must not not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship.

Please see the official website for full eligibility criteria.

Application instructions:

In this post, we are provide you with sufficient details on how to apply for admission abroad in spain. With every passing year, the republic of Spain is becoming a popular European country. Why? Because, it has a very strong reputation for providing world class education to international/foreign students from well over 230 countries. It might interest you to know that Spain has a monarchical parliamentary system. For fun seekers out there, there are several tourist attractions in Spain; ranging from beautiful beaches to renowned monuments. For individuals seeking to increase their understanding of Europe and its environs, studying in Spain is the key. Spain have tasty meals, friendly environment, low cost of living and low crime rates. You’ll definitely enjoy the local festivals and the warm climate in the republic.

The cost of living for studying in Spain is around 3000 Euro; which is roughly 300 euro per month. This amount should cater for your accommodation, travel and food. The tuition fee for studying in Spain is 1000 to 8000 Euro per year.

ADMISSION PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY

For eligibility into an undergraduate program, an applicant should have successfully completed an advanced level secondary school education and should have a solid secondary school leaving certificate as well as taken an English proficiency test examinations.

For a Master’s degree program, applicants are expected to have a good bachelor’s degree GPA.

For a PHD, an applicant would need to have a relevant master’s degree education. Please note that these requirements differ from university to university. Always inquire from your prospective university.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ADMISSION

*Original photocopies of your qualification
Read more: http://www.studyabroad365.com/how-to-apply-for-admission-abroad-in-spain/

Nominations are currently open for the 2016 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. These award seek to recognize and reward inspiring youths around the world whose development work has had a significant impact on people and communities in their country or region.

We are looking for young people aged 15 to 29 years, whose development work demonstrates the Commonwealth’s Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment, to:
Promote youth participation in decision making
Promote economic empowerment of young people
Take action for equality between young women and young men
Promote peaceful and democratic environment in which human rights flourish
Provide quality education for all
Improve access to information and communication technology
Promote health, development and values through sport and culture
Engage young people to protect the environment.

Criteria for nomination

Applicants are eligible to nominate themselves or be nominated by someone who is able to vouch for their legitimacy plus nominee’s development work. Please note that the nominee must meet the following criteria:

The nominee must have been engaged in their development work for more than 12 months either in a professional or voluntary capacity
It is very important that the nominee must be from a Commonwealth member country
The development work must be ongoing and in a Commonwealth member country
The nominee should not be older than 29 on 31 December 2016
Nominees should give permission for their names to be put forward (if nominated by someone else).
Award winners and finalists must agree to take part in publicity and activities generated by the Commonwealth.
The development work can be within any number of areas, including agriculture, skills training, arts and culture, environment protection, education, health and well-being, human rights, information and communications technology, journalism and many more areas including sport, science and sustainability.

Nomination Process

Please note that applications will open on 6 July 2015 and close 31 August 2015. Complete the online nomination form to submit a nomination.

You will be required to provide:
http://www.studyabroad365.com/how-to-apply-for-2016-commonwealth-youth-awards/

As you are preparing for your study, it’s important that you become familiar with the cost of study and living in the country you choose to study. Cost of study varies from country to country. In Germany for example, most schools are operating tuition free education, and so students are exempted from paying tuition fees. However, one that is studying in Germany will only be concerned with the living cost which is estimated at 670 Euro per month which will cover the cost of food accommodation, books, transportation etc. In today’s post, I will be talking about cost of study and living in three European countries namely; Austria, Finland and Germany. Please find below the cost of living and study in Austria, Finland and Germany.

Cost of living in Austria

The cost of living in Austria is estimated at €800 to €1000. This may vary a bit, depending on your study location – for example, accommodation and other living costs may be higher in Vienna and other larger cities than for example in Wr.Neustadt. And, of course, the amount of money you will need greatly depends on how economically you live. However, it’s hard to tell the exact amount of money a student in Austria needs per month.

Cost of study in Austria

EU students in Austria Public universities are exempted from paying tuition fees. However, you will be required to pay a small fee of approximately €18 per semester to the Student Union. Non EU or international students will have to pay tuition fees of €726.72 per semester plus a fee of €18 per semester to the Student Union. In the event that you decide to take courses at more than one university, you will have to pay your tuition fee only once. If you are not a degree-seeking student, you will have to pay EUR 363.36 per semester.
Read more: http://www.study-domain.com/cost-of-study-and-living-in-austria-finland-and-germany/

2016 Kofi Annan Fellowships for Developing countries’ Students in Germany and applications will be submitted up and until September 30, annually. It’s a full or study abroad free scholarship for international students. Please note that European School of Management Technology in cooperation with the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation is offering or awarding these fellowships to obtain a university degree in Europe at one of their academic partners of the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation. The fellowship is open to the talented students from developing countries. Value of the Fellowship is €58,000. Fellows will have a full scholarship from ESMT plus fair compensation for travel and accommodation costs and program related fees. The fellowship is offered for one-year –

Eligible countries: (Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Lao People’s Democratic Rep., Mongolia, Nepal, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Republic of Moldova, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic , Bolivia, and Paraguay ).

Benefits(Value/ Inclusions):

‣ Award No: Up to three fellowships will be offered.

‣ Scholarship Duration: The 2016 Kofi Annan Fellowships are offered for one-year full-time MBA education.

‣ Scholarship covers:

Read more:
http://www.studyabroad365.com/study-abroad-free-scholarships2016-kofi-annan-fellowships-in-germany/

We know you want to study in Europe! That’s why we have put together a comprehensive list of low/cheap tuition universities in Europe. You will find the tuition fees and list of low tuition universities in Belgium, Georgia, Russia and France in this post.

Belgium
Belgium is a very nice and conducive European country to study in with such a high quality of life. It might interest you to know that education and health care in the country rank as one of the best in the world. As an international student in Belgium, you will certainly enjoy the opportunity of studying in beautiful cities such as; Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Liege and Namar.

Cost of living in Belgium
Please note that cost of living in Belgium is on the high side when compared with other European countries. It is put at 800 euros per month and should cover the cost of accommodation, food healthcare, public transport, telephone and leisure.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees in Belgian universities is among the lowest in Europe. It ranges from 1500 euros to 4000 euros per academic year.
List of low tuition Universities in Belgium
• Boston University
• University of Kent
• Brussels Schools Of International Studies
• University Of Antwerp
• The Open University

Georgia
Georgia is another country with cheap or low tuition. It might interest you to know that Georgia is a transcontinental country meaning it is situated between Europe and Asia, fbordered by the black sea in the west, Turkey and Armenia by the South.
Cost of living in Georgia
Cost of living in Geogia is low and affordable. It ranges from $300 to $500 per month and covers the cost of accommodation, food utility, travel etc.
Tuition fees
Fees in Georgian universities vary from institution to institution. For undergraduate programmes, its approximately $2500 to $3000 and about $4000 for postgraduate study.

Russia

We know you want to study in Europe! That’s why we have put together a comprehensive list of low/cheap tuition universities in Europe. You will find the tuition fees and list of low tuition universities in Belgium, Georgia, Russia and France in this post.

Belgium
Belgium is a very nice and conducive European country to study in with such a high quality of life. It might interest you to know that education and health care in the country rank as one of the best in the world. As an international student in Belgium, you will certainly enjoy the opportunity of studying in beautiful cities such as; Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Liege and Namar.

Cost of living in Belgium

Please note that cost of living in Belgium is on the high side when compared with other European countries. It is put at 800 euros per month and should cover the cost of accommodation, food healthcare, public transport, telephone and leisure.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees in Belgian universities is among the lowest in Europe. It ranges from 1500 euros to 4000 euros per academic year.
http://www.studyabroad365.com/study-in-europe-list-of-low-tuition-universities/

great664:
Dhino of Daura


Wait o! who dey always snap Dhino pix?

Is the cameraman a Muslim? is yes why is he not praying instead of snapping and if No, why will he/she be allowed inside?

They must find a way and snap, so we'll know that our president prays in the Mosque

Dahveydson:
This kind of pictures should be kept private. How does him praying affect our GDP or the average man on the street....

I wonder

Wickedness at it's peak!!!

In this post, we are going to look at the application deadlines/timelines of various universities in Norway, Slovakia and Hungary.

Application deadlines in Norway
For most of the universities in Norway, there’s usually one admission deadline. Also note that all the universities in Norway are tuition free.

Please endeavor to submit your admission application before 1st March for academic programs beginning in the fall semester (September). If you are a Nordic student, you can submit your application before the 15th of April. For more info on how to apply to Norwegian universities, click here:

Application deadlines in Slovenia

The Slovenian Higher Education Act stipulates that all institutions announce their pre-enrollment dates for undergraduate studies usually six months before the beginning of the new academic year. For post graduate studies, universities must announce the pre-enrollment date at least 3 months before the beginning of the new academic year.

Also note that In Slovekia, the academic year begins sometime in October and ends in September of the following year. The winter semester starts in October and runs until mid-January, while the summer semester runs from mid-February to the end of May.

As a general rule, this is the breakdown of the three application periods:
Read more:
http://www.studyabroad365.com/application-deadlines-for-universities-in-hungary-norway-and-slovakia/

Studying and getting a degree from the United States is as prestigious as the destination itself. If you get a degree from a university in the states, you can be sure of getting a suitably good job as well as strong alumni support. Studying free in the United States is very possible if you play your cards well. In this post, we are going to explain how you can guarantee yourself a full scholarship to study in the United States. We are also going to list some of the scholarship programs/organization offering full scholarships to international students.
Standardized Test (SATs)
Most admissions officers will tell you that the gateway to getting a full scholarship to study in the US is your scores on the SATs. Please don’t doubt them! As much it is wrong to use some scores gotten on just one day to determine a student’s eligibility for a scholarship, it is a great way of eliminating and reducing the number of applicants for a certain scholarship. Sad to say, admission to American universities is based primarily on SAT scores, although a couple of colleges apply a test flexible scheme in their admission process. However, most students wishing to get acceptance and adequate financial aid into prestigious American universities cannot evade the SATs. So if you are hoping to get a full tuition to study in the United States, you need to get a really good score. I have written below a list of universities and their SAT scores. These scores would remain the same for most competitive scholarships.

College SAT Total SAT Critical Reading SAT Math
Harvard University 2070 - 2350 690 - 780 690 - 790
Stanford University 2010 - 2300 660 - 760 680 - 780
Yale University 2100 - 2370 700 - 800 700 - 780
Princeton University 2090 - 2360 690 - 790 700 - 790
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2030 - 2320 650 - 760 720 - 800
Columbia University 2050 - 2320 680 - 770 680 - 780
Brown University 1990 - 2300 650 - 760 670 - 770
California Institute of Technology 2140 - 2340 690 - 770 770 - 800
University of Pennsylvania 2020 - 2290 660 - 750 690 - 780
Georgetown University 1965 - 2235 650 - 740 660 - 750
Cornell University 1935 - 2250 630 - 730 660 - 770
University of California-Berkeley 1800 - 2170 580 - 700 620 - 760
Washington University in St Louis 2085 - 2295 680 - 750 710 - 780
Rice University 1970 - 2270 640 - 750 680 - 780
Duke University 2000 - 2300 660 - 760 680 - 780

Application Essay
Nearly all scholarships will require you write series of essays to determine your suitability for the scholarship. This is your chance to write as coherently as possible. This is an opportunity for you to tell then scholarship why you are the most suitable candidate for this scholarship. As much as you don’t want to brag on your essays, but don’t be too modest. Highlight to them your various achievements and and how they’ve shaped you. To learn more on hwo to write a killer scholarship essay, please click here: http://www.studyabroad365.com/how-to-write-a-killer-college-essay/

List of Free Scholarships in the US
Read more:
http://www.studyabroad365.com/how-to-study-free-in-the-united-states/

Hmmm...no good news in Nigeria anymore!

Studying in Russia affords you with the opportunity to experience the unique Russian culture, and also enjoy Russian hospitality and be charmed by Russian nature, and ofcourse get an education based on high modern standards and strong academic traditions. Universities in Russia are low tuition and affordable. So if you cannot afford to study in places like the UK, US, Canada where tuition fees are very high, why not make up your mind to study in Russia.

TUITION FEES

Universities in Russia are very affordable! Tuition fees range from $2000 to $3000 for an academic year including the language training programme. Note that tuition fees may vary from school to school. For instance, tuition fees for courses like medicine , engineering, design are usually very high and ranges from $2500-$4000 per academic year.

ACCOMMODATION

There are usually two types of accommodation- hostel and offcampus. Cost of hostel accommodation ranges from $150-$200 per month. Offcampus accommodation are usually on the high side, and is between $250-$400 monthly.

FOOD

Food is extremely cheap in russia and one can use between 150-200 per month depending on the eating habbit of student. Different varieties of food are available in the school canteen and as an international student, you may choose to eat from the canteen or prepare your meals.

Read more: http://www.study-domain.com/study-in-russia-affordable-tuition-and-low-cost-of-living/

Easier said than done

Easier said than done!

Oviwanu:
that is nt 2ru. eng. students prepare even b4 d time table is out.

Yes you're correct! When I was a student I used to cover some courses before the semester began.

Habakus:
Just imagine if this man were to be the president...

Hahaha....it can't work in Nigeria where presidents are selected and nt electd

Ewizard:
how did amaechi beat diz nigga to emerge best gov'o??...

gotta revisit ph maybe..

Who made him the best governor, when he has not done anything in Rivers State

He must have entered camp with his football age

wildchild1:
Wait,we import palm oil,salt,frozen fish and sugar?

#ImSpeechless

Very soon we'll start importing water.

OREMUSSANCTUS:
I dhe find "change"

Tell the bus conductor

It's a pity!

weselomo:
even i will be part of those to fight till my last breath if jonathan doesn't conceded defeat

Your grammer alone shows all the stuff you're made off!

She should see a doctor

ammyluv2002:
People should leave Buhari alone !

Nobody is holding him...

chowlade:
She start to think u dont love her like bf again

she feels inferior to her girlfriends that their boyfriends bought valuable things for(she can be lying u bought her stuff when u did not)


She thinks you are not man enough. a real man is a provider of her woman's needs

She may still love u o but she will look else where to find a guy that will complement what her boyfriend cannot provide and this might leading to cheating.

Hmmm....seems u're saying this frm experience

PPAngel:
And the biggest scam comes to end

My dear, you can say that again. Their movie has come to an end....stupid country with useless leaders.