RMIT University Scholarships 2015, Foundation Studies

RMIT University is appealing the applications for a RMIT University Scholarships international scholarship for chasing Foundation Studies. The worth of scholarship is almost $4000 towards tuition fees. Each scholarship will be granted for in taking one program, which will begin in February 2015. To be eligible for this grant, the candidate must show good academic record and personal achievement as well as must be involved in RMIT activities away from their academic program.

If the candidate is an international aspirant beginning Foundation Studies at RMIT, this scholarship could pay an impact towards your tuition fees. This scholarship has a worth of almost $4000 towards your tuition fees. These scholarships granted to candidates on annual basis, and one scholarship granted for every program intake, beginning with the February 2015 intake.

Fields of study:

Under RMIT University Scholarships all subjects are offered by the university.

Course level:

These scholarships are available for chasing Foundation Studies at RMIT University.

Provider of Scholarships:

RMIT University, Australia is offering these scholarships to the international candidates.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for RMIT University Scholarships the candidate must fulfill the following eligibility criteria

ü  The candidate must be an international aspirant

ü  The candidate must be studying Foundation Studies at RMIT

ü  Must show high standards of academic record and personal achievement as well

ü  The candidate must be eager to be involved in RMIT activities outside his or her academic program

ü  This scholarship is not available if you are studying any undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

Who can apply for these Scholarships?

International students are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

Duration of Scholarship:

These scholarships are granted on annual basis, and one will be granted for every program intake, that will begin in February 2015.

How to apply?

Candidates can submit the application form for this scholarship by post.

Scholarship Deadline:

Last date for application submission is:

ü  February intake: 30th January 2015

ü  June intake: 5th June 2015

ü  September intake: 11th September 2015

- See more at:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/international/foundation

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DAAD undergraduate scholarship in Germany 2015

Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. The goal of this program is to support study abroad in Germany and at German universities. Preference will be given to students whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university. Scholarships are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year.

Eligibility Criteria 
Each year, an independent selection committee of academics and international education experts is assembled to select the Undergraduate Scholarship grantees. This committee is looking for students who:

• are currently second and third year students and will be in their third and fourth year during their stay in Germany
• are seeking DAAD support for a 4-10 month period in Germany during the German academic year
• possess outstanding academic records and personal integrity, as evinced by both their grades and letters of recommendation
• have well-defined study, research or internship plans for their stay in Germany
• submit the DAAD language evaluation form with their application, although German language competency is not mandatory
• demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and European affairs and who explain the significance of their project in Germany to their future studies, research or professional goals
• are enrolled, full-time students in an undergraduate degree-granting program at an accredited North American college or university
• will return to the US or Canada after the scholarship period to complete their bachelor's degree.

Terms of Award

Scholarships may be granted for a minimum of four (one semester) and a maximum of 10 months (one academic year). Recipients will be awarded a monthly stipend of approximately € 650, plus additional funds to help defray travel and research expenses as well as health insurance. 

Note: The scholarship periods must take place during the German academic year (anywhere from October 2015 through July 2016).

The application process

Collate four sets of the following application materials (1 original, 3 photocopies):

Original printout of the online application form with your signature

Resume

Project Proposal (approximately 3 pages, see FAQs for tips)

Two Letters of Recommendation (no more, no less): If you have two majors, please submit letters from professors in both of your major fields of study; Otherwise, please submit a letter from a professor in your major field of study, and a letter from a professor in one of your minor fields of study. Please make sure to tell your professors not to send letters in German!

Statement of Support and Credit Eligibility

One of the following: Acceptance into Study Abroad Program, Exchange Program, letter by mentor or invitation from a German university

Transcripts (for the Undergraduate Scholarship Program only college transcripts!)

Language Evaluation Certificate (Sprachzeugnis). All applicants are required to submit this, even if your study program is in English.

Submit a total of FOUR SETS (1 original, 3 photocopies) of all the application materials; each set should be collated in the order listed above. 
You have to submit at least one sealed document of each of your original recommendation letters and official transcripts. 
Submit all documents in one package. 
DO NOT STAPLE OR BIND any part of your application! 
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. 

Please disregard the last page of the online application, entitled "Information regarding your application." The information relevant to your application includes supplemental documents listed above, as well as the instructions DAAD New York provides in the Online Application Guidelines and theInstructions for Completing the DAAD Online Application.

Applicants do NOT need to submit a photo. 
Your paperwork should be in English or French (if you are Francophone Canadian), not in German.

Please do not call our office; you will receive an e-mail or letter of acknowledgment approximately four weeks after the deadline. If you want proof of receipt right away, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard in your application.
Applicants will receive notification of acceptance in May 2015. 

Mail your complete application to: 
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Undergraduate Scholarships
871 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017 

For further details visit the official website : https://www.daad.org/?p=47220#requirements

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HEC PARIS MBA SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE

Scholarships for Excellence are for exceptional applicants who understand the added value of an MBA from our top ranked business school.In turn, this award is our way of attracting the best students and helping them to realize their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Eligibility : All HEC Paris MBA admitted candidates can apply for this need based-scholarship. Please Note that you can not apply for both HEC Paris Excellence scholarship and ParisMBA Need Based Scholarship.

Selection Criteria : Candidate must complete and application through our online system. The scholarships Jury accesses information from the candidates application and its decision is based on academic excellence, the overall strength of the application, the results of the selection interviews and the candidate's GMAT score.

Amount of Award : The amount of the scholarship varies from €6,000 to €24,000.

Application Deadline :  Within a week of admission.

Decision Date : Decisions will be announced a week after the admission Jury decision.

For further details visit the official website : http://www.mba.hec.edu/Fees-Funding/Scholarships/HEC-Paris-MBA-Scholarship-for-Excellence

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PhD Scholarship in Acoustics and Signal Processing for Wind Farm Noise Measurements

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is offering two PhD scholarships to high achieving research students interested in acoustics or signal processing for wind farm noise measurements. For more information about the project, see the further info section below.

Value and duration

The scholarship is valued at $25,392 per annum for three years only. One tuition fee waiver is also available to exceptional international applicants.

Number of scholarships available

Two

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• be enrolled in a PhD at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• be able to commence full-time study in Semester 1, 2015 (by 31 March, 2015)
• satisfy the university entry requirements into a PhD program within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at RMIT University
• have an undergraduate degree in the area of acoustics or signal processing or a related discipline
• demonstrate excellent academic results and research capability.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a:

• cover letter (maximum 1 page) detailing any relevant experience
• curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages) detailing educational background (with scores/GPAs), research experience, citizenship details, and any relevant prizes, awards, scholarships and publications
• copy of transcripts from relevant educational degrees.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to Professor Xiaojun Qiu xiaojun.qiu@rmit.edu.au.

Open date

For the 2015 academic year, applications are now open.

Close date

For the 2015 academic year, applications close Friday 28 November 2014.

Further info

Two PhD scholarships, funded through an ARC Linkage Project, are available.

The first is on acoustics aspects of the project which include: a study of the mechanism of wind induced noise, the effects of wind induced noise on the performance of the microphone array, and various acoustical methods to reduce it.

The second is on signal processing aspects which include: a study of the spherical microphone array beamforming algorithm, differential microphone array directivity pattern design methods, and adaptive noise cancellation algorithms.

For further details contact Professor Xiaojun Qiu : xiaojun.qiu@rmit.edu.au.

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NTU-MBA Scholarship for International Students in Singapore, 2015

NTU-MBA Scholarship

Who is eligible?

You are eligible for this scholarship if you are an applicant seeking admission to The Nanyang MBA, (full time MBA programme only) at Nanyang Business School, NTU. 

Eligibility criteria

• Open to all nationals / citizens
• Selection is based mainly on merit, and to a certain extent financial consideration
• You should not be on paid employment or accept paid employment or concurrently hold any other scholarship, fellowship, bursary or top-up allowance during the prescribed period of the award

Coverage

Coverage of tuition fees for up to 3 trimesters (≈ 12 months) only.

Bond

There is no bond attached to the scholarship.

Application procedure

Applications opens in October each year and closes in end March the following year. Application for the NTU-MBA scholarhip is to be submitted online via this link.

For enquiries, please contact the MBA office at nbsmba@ntu.edu.sg

Research work and duties

As a recipient of the scholarship, you may be called upon to assist in some administrative or research work of not more than 5 hours per week

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Chevening/Brunel Partnership Award for Masters Students in UK, 2015

Applications are invited for Chevening Awards available to undertake one year master program. A Chevening/Brunel Partnership Award includes full tuition fees for chosen course at Brunel; country fee caps do not apply. Candidate will also receive the same allowance and stipend package as a main Chevening Award. As a Chevening/Brunel Partnership Award recipient, they will stand to benefit from an expanding suite of unique networking and engagement opportunities offered by Chevening Partners. The application deadline is 15 November.

Study Subject(s): Awards are available to study any of the courses offered by the Brunel University.
Course Level: Awards are open for pursuing masters degree program at Brunel University.
Scholarship Provider: Chevening/Brunel University

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-Be a citizen of a eligible country, and intend to return there for a minimum of 2 years after your Chevening Award has finished.
-Hold a degree that is equivalent to at least an upper-second class (2:1) honours degree in the UK before applying.
-Have completed at least two years’ work experience before applying. This can include voluntary work and paid or unpaid internships.
-Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 15 July 2015.
-Apply to three different eligible UK university courses (unless otherwise specified in your award category). For further information visit ‘what courses should I apply to?’
-Not hold British citizenship or dual British citizenship, unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong.
-Not have previously studied in the UK under a UK government-funded scholarship.
-Not be an employee, relative of employee, or former employee (since July 2012) of Her Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies/High Commissions, the Department for International Development, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, UK Trade and Investment, the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office), the British Council, a partner, a sponsoring UK university, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Canada, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda and Vietnam can apply for these Chevening awards.

Scholarship Description: Chevening is proud to partner with Brunel University to co-fund four Chevening/Brunel Partnership Awards available to candidates from a selection of countries. These particular awards are being offered in addition to the main Chevening Awards. The top four successful candidates will be offered a partnership award and all other successful candidates will receive a Chevening Award through the main programme. Brunel University also welcomes candidates from all other Chevening-eligible countries to apply to study at Brunel through the main Chevening Programme

Number of award(s): Four Chevening/Brunel Partnership Awards are available to candidates.

Duration of award(s): Awards support any one-year taught Master’s degree offered at Brunel University.

What does it cover? A Chevening/Brunel Partnership Award includes full tuition fees for your chosen course at Brunel; country fee caps do not apply. You will also receive the same allowance and stipend package as a main Chevening Award. As a Chevening/Brunel Partnership Award recipient, you will stand to benefit from an expanding suite of unique networking and engagement opportunities offered by Chevening Partners. In addition, applying for a partnership award will increase your chances of being considered for a Chevening Award at Brunel.

Selection Criteria : Not Known

How to Apply: All candidates must visit the Apply page and select their region and country to proceed. Then there are two ways to apply for a Chevening Award to study at Brunel University:
-Candidates from eligible countries will be given the option to select ‘Chevening/Brunel Scholarship’. This will automatically register your first university preference as Brunel University. You must then select three different courses you are interested in studying at Brunel. The application form will also ask you to select two other university preferences.
-Candidates from all other countries should submit an application through the standard Chevening Award programme. You must then enter Brunel University as your top preference on the application form.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 November.

For further details visit the official website : http://www.chevening.org/partnerships/our_partners/brunel

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Full Fee Scholarships for International Students at University of Westminster in UK, 2015

A number of full fee scholarships will be awarded for international students at University of Westminster for 2015 entry. To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University and must have a first class honours degree and financial need. Scholarships will be awarded if they are an exceptionally well-qualified student. Application should be submitted till 17th October 2014.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for studying any courses offered by the University of Westminster.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master degree level at University of Westminster.
Scholarship Provider: University of Westminster, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Accreditation: University of Westminster is an accredited university. University of Westminster is accredited by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Association of MBAs, Compostela Group of Universities, EQUIS European University Association, International Association of Universities and Universities UK.
Eligibility:-Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University.
-First Class Honours degree and financial need.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these full fee scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The University offers a number of full tuition fee award scholarships to you if you are an exceptionally well-qualified student. Please note that this covers tuition fees only, not living expenses or accommodation.
Number of award(s): A number of full fee scholarships will be awarded.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? The University offers a number of full tuition fee waiver scholarships if applicants are an exceptionally well-qualified student. Please note that this covers tuition fees only, not living expenses or accommodation.
 Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, financial need and development case (if you are applying from a developing country).
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applicants should apply by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 17th October 2014.

For further details visit the official website : http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/fees-and-funding/scholarships/january-2015/full-fee-waiver-scholarships

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Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Scholarships for Graduates in UK, 2015-2016

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is inviting applications for pursuing graduate degree level at Oxford University. Scholarships are available for UK (ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and from a Muslim community), Asian and African students. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Scholarship covers 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of applicants fee liability for the agreed course. The application deadline is 9 or 23 January 2015, depending on your course.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Oxford University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing graduate degree level at Oxford University.
Scholarship Provider: Oxford University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: -You should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford.
-You should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed.
-Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
-You should be intending to undertake study in a field derived from or of relevance to the Islamic tradition, which is of relevance and/or benefit to the Muslim world.
-Please ensure that you meet the selection criteria for your course (see the Courses page for more information).
-This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma courses, part-time courses or non-matriculated courses. This scholarship is also not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers to start in 2015-16.


Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Oxford University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing graduate degree level at Oxford University.
Scholarship Provider: Oxford University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: -You should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford.
-You should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed.
-Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
-You should be intending to undertake study in a field derived from or of relevance to the Islamic tradition, which is of relevance and/or benefit to the Muslim world.
-Please ensure that you meet the selection criteria for your course (see the Courses page for more information).
-This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma courses, part-time courses or non-matriculated courses. This scholarship is also not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers to start in 2015-16.

For further details visit the official page : http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/graduate-scholarships/university-wide-scholarships/oxford-centre-islamic-studies-ocis-scholarships

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Undergraduate Deans’ Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2015

Bond University is providing Scholarships for International Students in Australia. The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level. Students whose first language is not English must refer to and meet Bond University’s Standard English Language Requirements. The value of the scholarship is generally 10-40% tuition fee for any undergraduate degree combination (excluding Bond University’s Medical Program). The number of Deans’ scholarships awarded per annum is at the discretion of the Dean of each Faculty.


Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for any courses (excluding Bond University’s Medical Program) offered by the Bond University in Australia.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree program at Bond University in Australia.
Scholarship Provider: Bond University, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
-Dean’s Scholarships are open to international students.
-Scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic and other achievements.
-Students whose first language is not English must refer to and meet Bond University’s standard English Language Requirements.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for the scholarships.


Scholarship Description: Each faculty supports outstanding undergraduate students by awarding part-fee scholarships. These scholarships relate specifically to the student’s field of study and are based on high academic achievement.
Number of award(s): The number of Deans’ scholarships awarded per annum is at the discretion of the Dean of each Faculty.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for generally 10-40% tuition fees.
What does it cover? The value of the scholarship is generally 10-40% tuition fee for any undergraduate degree combination (excluding Bond University’s Medical Program).
Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic and other achievements.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. International applicants wishing to apply for a Deans’ Scholarship must complete a Bond University Application Form and ensure they complete the section marked ‘Scholarships/Deans’ Scholarships’.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines are September 19, 2014 (for January 2015), January 23, 2015 (for May 2015).

for further details visit the official website : http://bond.edu.au/study-at-bond/scholarships/BD3_008926


 

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Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program, 2015 Read more: Scholarship Program Scholarship Positions 2014 2015

Applications are invited for SMART scholarship program available for pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. Applicants must be U.S. citizens at time of application and 18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2015.  SMART scholarships range from a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years per award, depending on degree requirements. The closing date for application is 15 December, 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Students pursuing degrees related to the following are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Oceanography, Operations Research (technical tracks only), Physics, Electrical Engineering, Geosciences, Industrial and Systems Engineering (technical tracks only), Information Sciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Biosciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences and Computer and Computational Sciences.

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
Scholarship Provider: Department of Defense (DoD)
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:-a U.S. citizen at time of application,
-18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2015,
-able to participate in summer internships at DoD laboratories,
-willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD,
-a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and,
-pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the disciplines listed on the About SMART page.
-Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university and have a high school diploma/GED. Current high school students are not eligible to apply.
-Graduate applicants can be either currently enrolled in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or awaiting notification of admission to such. If awaiting admission, you must be accepted for entrance in the fall 2015 term.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Only US students can apply for this SMART scholarship.

Scholarship Description:The SMART Scholarship Program aims to increase the number of scientists and engineers in the DoD. The program is particularly interested in supporting individuals that demonstrate an aptitude and interest in conducting theoretical and applied research. As such, the program primarily targets “hand-on-the-bench” researchers and engineers. Individuals applying to the program should have a strong interest in working for the DoD as a civilian research scientist or engineer.

Number of award(s): Not known

Duration of award(s): SMART Scholarship Program Participants enrolled in a single degree program receive SMART funding for that degree only. SMART Scholarship Program Participants funded for a dual degree may receive funding throughout the completion of both degrees, not to exceed five years. SMART Scholarship Program Participants may request funding for subsequent degrees by reapplying to SMART for a separate award in accordance with the SMART Scholarship Program follow-on funding policy. SMART scholarships are awarded for a specific time based on the anticipated degree completion and conferral dates on the SMART Service Agreement (SSA). SMART scholarships range from a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years per award, depending on degree requirements.

 What does it cover? Participants in the SMART scholarship for service program receive:
-Full tuition and education related fees (does not include items such as meal plans, housing, or parking)
-Stipend paid at a rate of $25,000 – $38,000 depending on degree pursuing (may be prorated depending on award length)
-Paid summer internships
-Health Insurance allowance up to $1,200 per calendar year
-Book allowance of $1,000 per academic year
-Mentoring
-Employment placement after graduation

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Notifications of awards are expected to be made in March 2015.

How to Apply: All applicants are required to submit applications online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application is scheduled to close December 15, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST.

For further details visit the official website: https://smart.asee.org/

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Commonwealth Medical Fellowship

Commonwealth Medical Fellowships are offered for dentists and doctors from developing countries to enable them to spend three and six months at UK hospital undertaking a programme to enhance their clinical skills. These fellowships are funded by the Department For International Development(DFID).

Purpose and tenure

The primary aims of the Enhancing Clinical Skills Awards are for the award holder to learn a new clinical skill, to practise the new clinical skill, and to network with others in the same and related specialties.  The secondary aims are for the award holder to participate in the academic activities of the host organisation, and to conduct small-scale research projects.

Awards are tenable for between three months and six months; experience suggests that a minimum of 4 months is sensible.  Awards are tenable at any approved UK University Hospital.

Nominations

Nominations for Commonwealth Medical Fellowships are invited from specific developing country universities. These universities are responsible for advertising the fellowships to their staff and selecting candidates to be nominated to the CSC.

How to apply

All applications must be made through a nominating university in your home country. You must check with them in the first instance for specific advice on how to make an application and for their own closing date.

All Commonwealth Medical Fellowship candidates must submit their application form using our Electronic Application System (EAS).

Full help on how to apply using the EAS is provided in our guides, which should be read in full before making any attempt to use the EAS.

The EAS will close to all applicants on 3 December 2014 and no further applications can be submitted after that date.

For further details visit the official commonwealth website : http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/medical-fellowships/

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Reach Oxford Scholarship UK

Scholarships for undergraduates

A number of Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) are offered to students from low-income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries.
Students should note they must apply for admission to the University before they can be considered for a Reach Oxford Scholarship. The University is unable to consider any scholarship applications from students who have not been offered a place at Oxford. The University is not responsible for the content of external sites advertising the scheme and would encourage applicants to read the following details to check their eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be nationals of countries who receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD):
This scheme is only suitable for candidates of the highest academic ability who have outstanding examination results. However, financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection. Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies. Priority will be given to students who have not studied at undergraduate level before.

Duration : 3 to 4 years depending on course length.
value : University fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year .
Number : To be confirmed

How to apply? :
You must make an application to the University through UCAS by 15 October and be successful in gaining a place. You will then need to complete a separate scholarship application form and arrange for two references to be submitted on your behalf. Please note that we cannot consider applications from candidates who have not been offered a place at Oxford.

For more details visit the official website : http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/oxford-support/reach-oxford-scholarship

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MBA Scholarships for Domestic and International Students in Austrailia,2015

The UQ Business School is offering a number of 25% tuition-fee waiver scholarships to outstanding domestic and international students commencing the full-time (12 months) MBA program in January of each year. The scholarship is available to students who undertake their MBA studies equivalent to full-time study as defined by the UQ Business School.

Study Subject : Scholarships are offering for MBA course at UQ Business School

Scholarship provider : The UQ Business School

what is the scholarship : The scholarship will entitle the successful applicants to receive a 25% discount on their course tuition fees for the minimum number of units required to complete the full-time (12 month) MBA program unless otherwise stated. International students may also be eligible for an additional reimbursement of up to AUD$3,000 to cover travel expenses.

The scholarship will be renewed at the end of each semester of the program if the holder:

(a) obtains satisfactory grades; and
(b) makes a satisfactory rate of progress towards completing the full-time (12 month) MBA program; and
(c) fulfills the obligations* of the full-time (12 month) MBA program; and
(d) remains a full-time MBA student.

The Academic Dean and Head of School alone will determine the meaning of the word “satisfactory” for the purpose of (a) and (b)above.

*Obligations of scholarship holders are for students to:

1. commence study in January including the MBA orientation event; and
2. fulfill all requirements associated with their student visas; and
3. diligently and to the best of their ability apply themselves to the successful completion of the full-time (12 month) MBA program; and
4. conform to The University of Queensland rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (including disciplinary provisions); and
5. not defer or otherwise interrupt studies; and
6. notify the Academic Dean and Head of School in writing if:
   1. they are absent for any reason (other than recreation leave) for a period of 14 days or more from the place of study, except with prior approval from the Head of School.

Scholarship holders who do not continue to meet all of the requirements in (a), (b), (c), and (d) as stated above will forfeit the scholarship. This will result in the scholarship being withdrawn, and the student will not be eligible to re-apply for the scholarship.

The University of Queensland may require the scholarship holder to repay the tuition-fee waiver amount if the student fails to:

1. meet all of the requirements in (a), (b), (c), and (d) as stated above; or
2. successfully pass a course (grade of 4 or higher)

How to Apply : Applicants must meet each of the following conditions in order to apply for the scholarship:

1. have already submitted an application for entry into the full-time (12 month) MBA program and be eligible to receive an ‘unconditional’ offer for admission^. That is, you must have met the standard entry criteria for acceptance into the full-time (12 month) MBA program (including GMAT, English Language proficiency, and work experience); and
2. provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words (use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font) in support of your application. This statement should:
   1. explain why you want to undertake the MBA at UQ Business School; and
   2. describe what value you think you will bring to your fellow MBA students; and
   3. outline your long-term career goals; and
   4. provide evidence of your leadership skills and community involvement; and
   5. outline how you will add value to the MBA program; and
3. supply two written references as follows:
   1. a professional reference from a current or former (recent) supervisor or manager; and
   2. a character reference; and
4. attend an interview – in Australia or via video-conference/skype/phone interview. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange a suitable time; and
5. NOT have been awarded any other MBA scholarship as defined by the UQ Business School.

Applications for admission to the full-time (12 month) MBA program should be submitted separately to your scholarship application. Details to apply for admission into the full-time (12 month) MBA program can be located on the UQ Business School website or the Courses and Programs website.

Submitting an application : Scholarship applications are to be received by 30 November in the year prior to commencement of the full-time (12 month) MBA program with a covering letter addressed to the MBA Director, and submitted to:

MBA Student Liaison Officer
UQ Business School
mba@business.uq.edu.au

Applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of the scholarship selection process as soon as possible.

Note: All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the MBA Director whose decision is final.

For further details visit the official website : https://www.business.uq.edu.au/international-and-domestic-scholarships

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The 2015 AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship for International Students (AU EGLS)

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. Bringing together the best of AU — academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement — the AU Emerging Global Leader achieves, inspires, and serves with vision. The AU EGL is dedicated to positive civic and social change, and will return home to improve under-resourced, underserved communities in his/her home country.

The AU EGL scholarship covers all billable AU expenses (full tuition, room and board) for one international student who will need a visa (preferably an F-1 or J-1 student visa) to study in the United States. The scholarship does not cover non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets and miscellaneous expenses (approximately U.S. $4,000).

The AU EGL scholarship is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.

Important: Only one AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is available for fall 2015. If you are not selected as the 2015 AU EGL recipient and wish to continue the application process, you may be eligible for partial merit scholarships. However, you will need to submit proof of additional funds beyond the initial US$4,000 you provided. Estimated costs for the 2015-2016 academic year are US$59,780. 

You are NOT eligible to apply if:

• You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen of the U.S. and another country.
• You are enrolled in or have already begun any post-secondary studies at another university.

AU EGLS candidates must apply Regular Decision for fall (August) 2015.

Preference will be given to:

1. International students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and underrepresented global and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2. A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or in the top 10% of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades.
3. A demonstrated commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service and to advancing the needs of people in their home country.
4. A minimum 95 TOEFL iBT, 7.0 IELTS or 600 paper-based TOEFL 

For further details visit the official website : http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/egls.cfm

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International Scholarships

International students are encouraged to apply for academic scholarships at Texas State. If you are a continuing international student, you may apply for scholarships via the Texas State Scholarship Application.

If you are an international student who is a freshman or transfer student for the 2015-2016 academic year, you may submit your scholarship application via ApplyTexas.  For Freshmen, the deadline is December 15, 2014.  For Transfer students the deadline is March 1, 2015.  Remember, you must be currently enrolled or admitted toTexas State by the appropriate scholarship deadline in order to be considered for scholarships.

All Assured Scholarships are guaranteed to all qualified international students provided you are admitted to Texas State as a first-time incoming freshman and meet the minimum scholarship qualifications prior to your first semester (fall or spring). If you are awarded a competitive Texas State scholarship of at least $1,000, you are eligible to pay in-state tuition (visit residency requirements for more details). Please work with the department that awarded you the scholarship to complete the appropriate nonresident tuition waiver form available at Student Business Services. After the form is completed, you will need to forward it for processing to Student Business Services in Suite 188 of the J. C. Kellam Building. To learn more about the scholarships for which you can compete, select freshman, transfer, continuing orgraduate student.

The Good Neighborhood Scholarship deadline is March 1.

For further details visit the official website: http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/international.html

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