International Student Scholarships

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS),Australia

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) scheme is funded by the Australian Government and provides tuition fees to top quality international postgraduate students who wish to enrol in a research degree at Australian universities.

Applications are assessed on academic merit and research potential. In addition to the IPRS, the University of Sydney awards an International Postgraduate Award (IPA) to IPRS holders. The IPA provides a stipend/living allowance to all IPRS recipients.

The IPRS is available to students commencing in both the March and July Semesters. Students must indicate that they would like to be considered for the IPRS by completing the relevant section of the Postgraduate Research Application form (271kb pdf). To be considered for the award, applications MUST be received by the International Student Office by:

- 31 July of the previous year for Semester 1 (March) commencement
- 31 December of the previous year for Semester 2 (July) commencement

To be eligible for the IPRS, you must:

Be an international student commencing full time enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at this University.
If you commenced your HDR in the previous year, but due to the timing of your application and subsequent enrolment were unable to be considered for an IPRS, you may apply and be considered for an IPRS during the current round of IPRS application.
Students in this situation should complete the IPRS Special Application Form (112kb pdf). This form MUST be received at the International Student Office by 31 August of the current year.
Be a student undertaking study in a subject area identified by the University as within the areas of its current and emerging research strengths.
Not hold a research qualification regarded to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree, or, if undertaking a Research Master's degree, not hold a research qualification regarded to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree.
Not have held an AusAID scholarship within two years prior to commencing the IPRS.
Not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.
Not previously have received an IPRS, unless the previous IPRS was for a Master by Research degree that you have completed and you are now applying for a doctorate research degree.

The University awards approximately 30 IPRS awards each year. Successful candidates will be notified in:

– late October/early November for Semester 1 (March) commencement
– April for Semester 2 (July) commencement

Note that only successful applicants will be notified.

In addition to the IPRS awards, commencing students may also be considered for the University of Sydney International Scholarship (USydIS). The USydIS is open to all research disciplines, however participation in the USydIS program each semester is at the discretion of the Dean of each Faculty. No application form for the USydIS is required and eligible applicants will be considered during the IPRS selection process in October/November for scholarships to commence in Semester 1 (March), and in early April for scholarships to commence in Semester 2 (July).

The USydIS will cover tuition fees and a living allowance similar to the IPRS.

For more detailed information about both IPRS and USydIS awards, please consult pages 11 and 12 of the Postgraduate Research Application form (271kb pdf).

UK: Santander Scholarships 2012-13 at Oxford Brookes University

This year a number of awards will be made to students starting their programmes in September 2012. Successful applicants will also receive a further 10% discount on their tuition fees from Oxford Brookes.

Funding is offered to students who are graduating from or who have graduated from named universities in the UK, China, Latin-America, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, and the USA. The scholarship fund aims to reward the most academically gifted students from these institutions.

To apply you must be:

* studying at, or a graduate from, a university in the Santander Universidades Scheme

* expecting to have, or already have, a good UK bachelor honours degree or equivalent degree from your home country

* in possession of a formal offer for a full-time master’s degree at Oxford Brookes University for the following year.

To find out if your University is part of the Santander Universidades Scheme please search the list below:

Santander Universidades Scheme 2012-13 - Universities included.pdf

How Do I Apply?

To apply please complete the application form below.

Download Application Form (includes Notes for Guidance)

Download Application Checklist

Applications (including references) must be received by midnight on Friday 29 June 2012.

Please note: Under the terms of the Scheme contact details for all applicants who apply for this award will be passed to Santander.

For further information or if you have any questions about the scheme, please contact:

Judith Powell Taught Postgraduate Administrator

+44 (0) 1865 483713

pgt-admin@brookes.ac.uk

2012 Dulverton Scholarship for International Students at University of Oxford

The Dulverton Trust is an independent charitable grant-making organisation established by Deed in 1949 by the 1st Lord Dulverton. These awards, funded by the Dulverton Trust, are offered to students from Central/Eastern Europe who otherwise would not be able to afford to come to Oxford University.

Eligibility

Candidates should be applying to start a one year Master’s course within the University’s Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanties and Social Sciences. Only full-time courses are eligible. Deferred students are not eligible.

resident in one of the following countries:

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Croatia, Georgia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine.

It has been confirmed that applicants ordinarily resident in one of the following countries are also eligible: Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Slovakia.

Further details: Click here

University of St. Thomas - MBA Scholarship Program for Minorities

The University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business announced a new scholarship program targeting under-represented minorities. A total of 15 full-tuition scholarships – valued at $56,000 each at current tuition rates – will be awarded to improve access to the Full-time UST MBA Program and ensure a diverse learning environment for students. The new program, open to U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents who enroll in the two-year master’s degree beginning in Fall 2012, places an MBA education within financial reach for a broader segment of future leaders.

The National Black MBA Association, Inc. (NBMBAA) and National Society for Hispanic MBAs, Inc. (NSHMBA) will serve as promotional partners for the new program. Undergraduate institutions, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to share this opportunity with their under-represented minority students and young professionals.

Interested candidates must submit an application by February 15, 2012 and may visit http://cob.stthomas.edu/MBAOutreach for more information.

Shire 2012 ADHD Scholarship Program for U.S Citizen

This Scholarship is intended for US citizens accepted to or attending an approved college, university, vocational, or technical school as an undergraduate student that has been diagnosed with ADHD and is under the care of a licensed health care professional for ADHD.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Program, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

Be accepted to or enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, accredited trade, technical or vocational school or other “eligible educational institution,” as this term is defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.
Be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia.
At the time of submitting this application each applicant must be diagnosed with ADHD and under the care of a licensed health care provider for ADHD, although no specific future or ongoing plan of management or treatment for applicant’s ADHD is required in order for applicant to be eligible for the Program.

Further Details:http://www.shireadhdscholarship.com

USA:2012 Congressional Science Fellowship for US Citizens

The program will select a postdoctoral to mid-career microbiologist to spend one year on the staff of an individual congressman, congressional committee, or with some other appropriate organizational unit of Congress. The purpose of the program is to make practical contributions to more effective use of scientific knowledge in government, to educate the scientific communities regarding public policy, and to broaden the perspective of both the scientific and governmental communities regarding the value of such science-government interaction.

Eligibility

Prospective Fellows must be citizens of the United States, be members of ASM for at least one year and must have completed their Ph.D. by the time the fellowship begins in September.
-Candidates are expected to show competence in some aspect of microbiology, have a broad background in science and technology, and have interest and some experience in applying scientific knowledge toward the solution of social problems.
-Candidates are expected to be articulate, literate, adaptable, interested in work on a range of public policy problems, and able to work with a variety of people from diverse professional backgrounds.

Scholarship Deadline:February 24, 2012

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USA:2012 Shell Technical Scholarship for US Citizens

Shell Oil Company offers $5,000 scholarships through its Technical Scholarship program to selected students pursuing a four-year college degree in certain engineering or geosciences disciplines at certain colleges. The scholarship can be used to pay for tuition and/or normal living expenses. If the necessary criteria are met, scholarships are renewable up to four years or until completion of an undergraduate degree. Scholarship recipients are notified in the summer following their application.

Eligibility

Be a US citizen or authorized to work on a full-time basis in the United States.
-Be enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior, or senior in one of the specified institutions.
-Have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale), which must be maintained throughout your participation in the program.
-Major in one of the following disciplines: geology, geophysics or physics; chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, geological, petroleum, or geophysical engineering Renewal of the scholarship is contingent upon the student remaining qualified and accepting a Shell Oil Company internship if offered prior to December 1st of the funding year.

Application Deadline: By February 28, 2012

Further Details: click here

BURGER KING® Scholars Program 2012 for U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico Citizens

The BURGER KING^® Scholars Program has awarded more than $15.4 million to high school seniors and employees across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since the program’s inception in 2000. This year alone we awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships to 1,258 students, and introduced and awarded four new major scholarships, including one King $25,000 award and three James W. McLamore WHOPPER^™ Scholarship $50,000 awards.

The James W. McLamore WHOPPER^™ Scholarship awards were made possible thanks to the generosity of the McLamore Family Foundation.

Deadline: Application period opens Nov. 15, 2011 and closes Jan. 10, 2012

Apply here:Click here to apply now.

Source:http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html

2012 U.S. Bank Scholarship Program for US Citizens

U.S. Bank offers your opportunity to apply for one of 40 $1,000 scholarships.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Scholarship Program, a student must be:

-A high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank Student Loan Program.
-Enrolled by September 2012.
-A United States citizen or permanent resident alien

Application Deadline: March 31, 2012

Further Details:http://www.usbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.html

The Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund Scholarships for US Citizens

The Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund exists for the purpose of furthering education in the field of information and records management. It is supported by contributions from various chapters of the Association of Records Managers and Administrators International (ARMA), companies, individuals, and other organizations. The Houston ARMA Chapter created the Fund in 1985 to honor Alice L. Haltom CRM at retirement for her untiring efforts to improve the profession of information and records management during her career that spanned more than three decades.

Eligibility

Students who are citizens of the U.S., Canada or Mexico and actively pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees related to careers in information and records management.

Application Deadline: May 1st Each Year

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KFC Scholarship 2012 – KFC Colonel Scholarships for USA Citizens

KFC Colonel’s Scholars® is looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need and who want to pursue a college education at an accredited public institution in the state they reside. The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and the perseverance to succeed. This program is offered to high school seniors planning to attend a public in-state college or university. Students who meet the criteria may apply online to become a KFC Colonel’s Scholar. Students selected for this scholarship are eligible to receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor’s degree program.

The Award

The Scholarship offered by the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program provides funding for:

Tuition
Fees
Books
Room and Board

Awards can be up to $5,000 per year. The scholar could receive up to $20,000 over four years to help complete a bachelor's degree.

Eligibility

To be eligible to compete for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship, an individual must:

Graduate from high school this academic year (between 12/1/11 and 8/31/12)
Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75
Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than 9/30/12)
Be a US citizen or permanent resident
Demonstrate financial need Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or 4-year accredited in-state college/university, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program.

Application Deadline:Between December 1 to February 8, 2012

Further Details:http://www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships/

Sweden:Swedish Institute Study Scholarships 2012 for Developing Country Students

The Swedish Institute provides scholarships in Sweden to highly-qualified international students from developing countries who wants to study at Sweden Universities.Scholarships are intended for studies in Sweden starting in the fall semester 2012 (August) and focus mainly on master’s level. A few scholarships will be awarded for studies at bachelor’s level

Eligibility:

The scholarships are intended for students from the above-mentioned target group for full time studies in Sweden. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.

Scholarships cannot be granted for students who:

• Have already lived in Sweden for two years or more previous to the scholarship period.
• Have a Swedish permanent residence or work permit.
• Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for studies at Master’s level or for research at a Swedish university.
• Already hold a Master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.
• Are currently enrolled in a study program on Bachelor’s or Master’s level at a Swedish university or university college.

Application instructions:

Please note that in order to apply for a Swedish Institute Study scholarship the student must first be admitted to a Swedish university/university college. The application period for study programs opens 1 December 2011 until 16 January 2012 (for most programs).

As soon as the results of Swedish university admission have been announced, the online service for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarships will open. Please note that only admitted students can apply for a scholarship. The application period for Swedish Institute Study scholarship will be 14-25 March 2012.

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

Further Details: http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/The-Swedish-Institute-Study-Scholarships/

UK:Eira Francis Davies Scholarship 2012 at Swansea University

Female students ordinarily resident in a developing country who are admitted to pursue an undergraduate or a Taught Master’s postgraduate course at Swansea University shall be eligible to apply for the Eira Francis Davies Scholarship. The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship, which shall be awarded from time to time by the Senate on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need and which shall contribute to tuition fees, shall be tenable for such period as determined by the Senate and shall be subject to satisfactory academic progress and to such other terms and conditions as the University shall stipulate. It is a condition of the award of the Eira Francis Davies Scholarship that the student agrees to return to her country for work or study upon completion of degree studies at Swansea University.

Eligibility:

- Candidates must be new, full-time, degree seeking, non-EU applicants
-Candidates must have completed an application to study and accepted the offer of a place at Swansea University
-Candidates must show strong academic ability and financial need
-Candidates should not be eligible for other financial support from Swansea University

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Swiss Government scholarships 2012-2013 for university, fine arts and music schools for foreign students

The Swiss Government awards a range of scholarships to foreign students through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS): university scholarships (Swiss universities and Federal Institutes of Technology), arts scholarships (schools of music and fine arts) and scholarships for universities of applied sciences (UAS). These scholarships provide graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or research in Switzerland at a public funded university or recognized institution.

Source: http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/themen/bildung/stipendien/eskas_en.html

Check the FAQ Here:http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/themen/bildung/stipendien/faq_en.html

Canada:Master’s and Doctoral Scholarship 2012-2013 for Canadian and International citizen at University of Waterloo

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) program encourages excellence in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels. It is a merit-based scholarship and awards are available to students in all disciplines of academic study. Students must refer to the OGS website for complete details regarding eligibility and application submission. An Ontario Graduate Scholarship is awarded for one academic year, which may consist of two or three consecutive terms. One-term awards are not granted. The value of the OGS is $5,000 per term. Thus, students may receive $10,000 for two consecutive terms or $15,000 for three consecutive terms.

Eligibility:

• Plan to be enrolled full-time in a graduate program at an Ontario university
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person’s or an international student studying on a study permit
• A- (80%) average over the last two years of study if less than two years of graduate work OR the cumulative graduate average, if more than two years
• Students can receive up to 2 OGS awards at the master’s level (the scholarship can be awarded for one or both of the first two academic years, but not after the second year) and up to 4 awards at the doctoral level (the scholarship can be awarded in any of the first five academic years but not after the fifth year)
• one cannot hold a scholarship from NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR or an OGSST at the same time as OGS
• Have not exceeded the lifetime maximum of four years of government-funded awards including OGS, and awards from CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC.

Deadline: October 19, 2011

Read more: http://www.grad.uwaterloo.ca/scholarships/ogs.html

Australia:Sydney Achievers International Scholarships

30 scholarships of AUD$10,000 each, available as a one-off award (total value AUD$10,000) for any Postgraduate Coursework program offered at the University of Sydney.

No living allowance is payable.

Criteria for Eligibility
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with a minimum high distinction average as based on the Australian grading system. Students who have already commenced postgraduate studies, or students transferring from other postgraduate programs are not eligible.

Application Procedure

No separate application for a scholarship is necessary. An Application for Admission to the University of Sydney in 2012 will constitute an application for a scholarship. All applications meeting the selection and eligibility criteria will be automatically considered.

The deadline for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation (academic and English language proficiency results) is 31 October 2011 for Semester 1, 2012, and 30 April 2012 (for Semester 2, 2012). Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based strictly on academic merit as per the University’s admission requirements. Selection will be based on actual results (academic and English language proficiency). Predicted/forecast results will not be considered.

Only applicants with firm, unconditional offers of admission will be considered.

Selection will be made by the University’s Scholarship Selection Committee, whose decision will be final. No appeals will be entertained.

Successful candidates will be informed in December 2011 (Semester 1, 2012) and June 2012 (Semester 2. 2012). Successful candidates applying through UAC will be informed in January 2012.

Conditions
Undergraduate scholarship recipients will need to maintain satisfactory academic progress, which, for the purposes of retaining the scholarship, is defined as maintaining a credit average (at least 65%) or more each year. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being terminated.

Successful candidates:

must not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship;
must commence study in 2012 – commencement may not be deferred;
will be required to pay for their own airfares to Sydney, living expenses, study materials, text books, any ancillary fees (if applicable) and Overseas Student Health Cover each year;
are also responsible for paying the balance of the tuition fees each year;
are required to enrol as full-time international students and must maintain their international student status on a full-time basis throughout their enrolment at the University of Sydney; and
may not be entitled to a ‘Leave of Absence’ during the duration of the scholarship, unless it is due to extenuating circumstances.

The University of Sydney reserves the right to make changes to this scholarships program without notice and at its discretion.

Australia:Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarships

The Sydney Law School Foundation established a limited number of scholarships in 2011 to support outstanding international students undertaking a Master by Coursework program with the Sydney Law School.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Have accepted an unconditional offer of admission to a Master by Coursework program.
Have a minimum IELTS or equivalent for the Master by Coursework: 7.0 IELTS with no band below 6.0;
Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and may not hold permanent residency in Australia.
Not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship.

Conditions of Award

The Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarship is worth AU$10,000 payable in two equal instalments in late March and late August in the first year of study.

Commencement Date

Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the student will commence study in the academic year for which it is offered, and for the program in which a place has been offered in the Sydney Law School.

Deadline:4.30pm Friday 27 January 2012

Duration

The scholarship is limited to one year.

For further information about applications for admission to a postgraduate coursework degree, please see the International Office website.

Application Form

Oak Fellowship

Each year, the Oak Institute brings an Oak Human Rights Fellow to teach and conduct research while residing at the College. The Institute organizes lectures and other events centered around the fellow’s area of expertise. The purpose of the fellowship is to offer an opportunity for prominent practitioners in international human rights to take a sabbatical leave from their work and spend as long as a semester as a scholar-in-residence at the College. This provides the Fellow time for reflection, research, and writing.

While all human rights practitioners are eligible, we especially encourage applications from those who are currently or were recently involved in “on-the-ground” work at some level of personal risk. The Oak Fellow’s responsibilities include regular meetings with students either through formal classes or informal discussion groups and assistance in shaping a lecture series or symposium associated with the particular aspect of human rights of interest to the fellow. The fellow also is expected to participate in the intellectual life of the campus and enable our students to work or study with a professional in the human rights field.

The Fellow will receive a stipend and College fringe benefits, plus round-trip transportation from the fellow’s home site, a two-bedroom apartment, use of a car, and meals on campus. The Fellow will also receive research support, including office space, secretarial support, computer and library facilities, and a student assistant. The Fellowship is awarded for the fall semester (September through December) each year. Following the period of the award, the fellow is expected to return to her or his human rights work.

We must receive all applicant materials by December 15, 2011.

Apply for the Oak Fellowship

By early September: Online application submission is available
November 1, 2011: Nomination deadline
December 15, 2011: Application deadline
December 2011 – January 2012: Review of applications and research on candidates
February 2012: Selection committee meetings to select final candidates
Late February – Early March 2012: Phone interviews with finalists
March 2012: Decision notification to all applicants

If you would like to submit your application for the Oak Fellowship online please complete the application form and then click here and to submit it.

If you would like to submit a reference online for an Oak Fellowship applicant, please click here.

Source:http://web.colby.edu/oak/apply/apply-for-the-oak-fellowship/

Czech Republic Government Scholarships 2012-2013 for Foreign Nationals from Developing Countries at Bachelor and Master’s Level

The Government of the Czech Republic offers a number of scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance Programme in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.

Eligibility:

-Bachelor: Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools who can enrol only in study programmes in which they follow instruction in the Czech language. Depending on the subject area, applicants are normally required to take entrance examinations at the respective institution of higher education. The scholarship award is conditional upon a successful passing of entrance examinations;

-Master study programmes or Doctoral study programmes. Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor or Master study programmes, respectively, who enrol in study programmes with instruction in the English language.

Deadline: 15 January each year

Source:http://www.msmt.cz/international-cooperation-1/government-scholarships-developing-countries?lang=2

Europe:Erasmus Mundus Master's Programme in Systems Biology - euSYSBIO

The Erasmus Mundus master's programme in Systems Biology (euSYSBIO) is a cooperation between KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden (KTH), Instituto Superior Tecnologico in Portugal (IST) and Aalto University school of Science and Technology in Finland. It is a two-year Master's programme including compulsory mobilty for the students. Students enter at KTH or Aalto University and continue in the second year at one of the other two institutions.

The euSYSBIO programme offers education of high international standard as well as cultural experience from two different European countries and a double degree from two universities.

Students from any country are welcome to apply. A number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available.

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