UNIL Masters Grants for International Students in Switzerland, 2016-2017

Applications are invited for UNIL Masters Grants available for foreign students for autumn semester 2015 and spring semester 2016 intake. The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies. The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme. Applications must be submitted before 15 December 2015.

Study Subject(s): Candidates must choose a Master’s programme from among those offered by the UNIL, except: Master of Medicine, Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of Education, Master of Law from the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne, Master of Law in Criminal Sciences, judiciary mention and All the MAS (3rd cycle programmes).
Course Level: Grants are available for pursuing masters degree at University of Lausanne.
Scholarship Provider: University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Accreditation: University of Lausanne is accredited by the EUA, AUF, UNICA.

Eligibility:-The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.
-The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor’s degree.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these UNIL Masters Grants.

Scholarship Description: To facilitate access to Master’s degrees by students with qualifications from foreign universities, the University of Lausanne makes available around ten Master’s grants which are awarded on a competitive basis. The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree and may not be used for EMBAs or Masters of Advanced studies.

Number of award(s): The University of Lausanne makes available around ten grants which are awarded on a competitive basis.

Duration of award(s): Grants are offered for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any).

What does it cover? The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any). Abandonment of the programme results in suspension of the grant.

Selection Criteria: The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting their financial needs for the duration of the Master’s. It is however necessary that the candidates have sufficient financial means to support themselves during the complementary studies that may be required prior to enroll on the Master’s degree.

Notification: The SASC will inform candidates of the decision taken by the UNIL in writing latest by the end of March.

How to Apply: Candidates complete the “UNIL Master’s Grant” form and submit their application to the Office for socio-cultural affairs (SASC, Unicentre, University of Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, info.sasc-at-unil.ch) within the deadline. The application is examined by the University Rectorate to determine whether the candidate is admissible.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted to the Office for socio-cultural affairs before 15 December 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: UNIL Masters Grants in Switzerland, 2016-2017 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Business School International Scholarships for India, Kenya, Nigeria and Vietnam, 2016

Leeds University Business School is offering international scholarships for nationals of India, Kenya, Nigeria and Vietnam. These scholarships are available for undergraduate students who have demonstrated sustained academic excellence and have the potential to make a significant contribution to Business School life. Student will receive an award of £2,500 per year for each standard year of study towards the cost of fees. The deadline for applications for 2016 entry is 31 May 2016.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of Accounting and Finance, Business Analytics, Business Economics, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, International Business and Economics, International Business and Finance, International Business and Marketing, Management, Management and the Human Resource and Management with Marketing.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate programme at the Leeds University Business School.
Scholarship Provider: Leeds University Business School, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:-Student must first submit your study application form via UCAS and be in receipt of a UCAS Personal ID Number. Applications without a valid UCAS Personal ID Number will be rejected.
-Student must be holding a conditional or unconditional offer for a place on a Leeds University Business School undergraduate degree course commencing in 2016. (For a full list of eligible programmes please visit our website: http://business.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/)
-To be considered for a scholarship you must complete the supporting statement section of this form addressing all the areas highlighted in the guidance notes.
-Scholarships will be awarded conditional on you exceeding the academic grade conditions as stated in your study offer letter.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Nationals of India, Kenya, Nigeria and Vietnam can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Leeds University Business School offers a number of scholarships to celebrate exceptional international candidates. These are awarded to candidates who have demonstrated sustained academic excellence and the potential to make a significant contribution to Business School life. All self-funding applicants who are nationals of India, Kenya, Nigeria and Vietnam who apply for an undergraduate course at Leeds University Business School and are classed as international for fee purposes will be considered with the exception of applicants progressing from NCUK programmes; the University of Leeds International Foundation Year and the Leeds International Study Centre Foundation Year. Dedicated scholarships are available for applicants progressing from these programmes.

Number of award(s): There are up to 8 scholarships available; 2 per country.

What does it cover? Student will receive an award of £2,500 per year for each standard year of study towards the cost of fees.

Selection Criteria: Applications will be considered on the basis of the application form and be awarded conditional upon you exceeding the conditions of your offer.

Notification: The award of the scholarship will be confirmed by the Admissions team by Friday 2 September 2016.

How to Apply: The completed form should be submitted to the Undergraduate Admissions Office by email.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications for 2016 entry is 31 May 2016.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: Leeds University Business School International Scholarships Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) for Singaporean and International Students, 2016-2017

Applications are invited for Nanyang President’s Graduate scholarship for 2016-2017 academic year. Scholarships are available for outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a PhD at NTU. There is no restriction as to the nationality of candidates but all things being equal, preference will be given to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees. The application deadline is 30 November 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects available at the Nanyang Technological University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
Scholarship Provider: Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Scholarship can be taken at: Singapore

Eligibility: There is no restriction as to the nationality of candidates but all things being equal, preference will be given to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. To qualify for a NPGS award, you must have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at Bachelor’s level and applicants should also demonstrate excellent research abilities. The PhD research will be in any topic agreed between you and your chosen NTU supervisor within the research activities of NTU. At the time of application, if you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree programme, you will need to furnish documentation from your university that you are on track to get a First Class Honours degree or equivalent. Failure to do so will disqualify you from the NPGS award, in which case you may be considered for other NTU PhD research scholarships, subject to meeting the selection criteria. During the first year, you will be expected to take relevant courses and to work towards passing the qualifying examination. In the event that this qualification is not met, there will be no conversion to a Masters degree for the NPGS awardees.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Singaporean and international students are eligible for these Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a competitive and prestigious scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of Asia’s leading research universities. Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees.

Number of award(s): Up to 30 NPGS awards will be made available in each Academic Year. Successful candidates will be known as Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholars.

Duration of award(s): Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees.

What does it cover? The NPGS award terms are:
-Full tuition fees
-Monthly stipend of $3,200
-Conference allowance up to S$4,000 per financial year (April previous year to March current year).
-One-time IT allowance of $1500
-Annual grant of $500 for journal subscription or book purchase
-Thesis preparation allowance
-Priority will be given for subsidised campus accommodation
With effect from August 2015, students will receive the following monthly stipend: Singapore Citizens – $3,300, Singapore Permanent Residents – $3,200 and International students – $3,000.

Selection Criteria: Preference will be given to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.

Notification: Only successful NPGS candidates will be informed via email or post. The results will usually be known in May or June.

Application Deadline: For the schools from the College of Engineering and College of Science, please refer to the following webpage to apply. Please note that only applications through this website will be considered for the NPGS award. Normal applications through admissions website will not be eligible for the NPGS award.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 November 2015.

Note: Applications of this scholarship will open on 1st October, 2015.

Read more: Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship, 2016-2017 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

USA: AAUW International Fellowships for Women

USA: AAUW International Fellowships for Women

    

International Fellowships

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters, PhD, Postdoc, fellowship)
Provider: AAUW
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
AAUW (formerly American Association of University Women) has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe.

AAUW awards International Fellowships for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are NOT United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.

Eligibility
Applicants must be women and have citizenship in a country other than the United States or possession of a nonimmigrant visa if residing in the United States. Women holding dual citizenship in the United States and another country are not eligible.

Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) by 30 September 2015 and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application.

Applicants must be proficient in English and must intend to return to her home country to pursue a professional career.

Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work.

It is important to read the full eligibility criteria.

Selection criteria:
Fellowship and grant recipients undergo a highly competitive selection process. Academic excellence, commitment to improving the human condition, and the promise of continued impact are cornerstones of the rigorous criteria.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL nationalities (EXCEPT the U.S. or U.S. permanent residents)

Participating Institution(s)
All accredited institutions in the United States.

N/B: Several fellowships may be available for study outside of the United States (excluding the applicant’s home country). Contact the scholarship provider for more information.

Fields of study
All approved study or research course programmes available for study at the accredited institutions.

Fellowship and grant recipients perform research in a wide range of disciplines and work. For a complete list of all supported academic fields, see the official website (link to it is below).

Number of Awards 
Total number of awards is NOT specified (except for master’s/first professional degrees).

Up to five International Fellowships for master’s/first professional degrees will be renewable for a second year; renewal instructions will be provided to fellows during their fellowship year.

Scholarship benefits
The value of the fellowships are as follows:

• Master's/first Professional Degree Fellowship: $18,000
• Doctoral Fellowship: $20,000
• Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000

Method of Application 
You need to register to start your application. All applications are done online. You will need to download/print and read the provided documents and follow instructions provided therein.

After you register, you'll be directed to the eligibility quiz. If you pass the eligibility quiz, the remainder of the application will launch automatically. If you do NOT pass the eligibility quiz, you will receive a notification, and the application will not be available to you.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete and updated information on this fellowship, and also to access the online application.

DEADLINES:
Applications for AAUW International Fellowships are open August 1–December 1.

* All supporting documents must also be received by this date. If an application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, supporting documents must be received the next business day.

PLEASE NOTE:
Originally designed to provide Latin American women opportunities for graduate and postgraduate study in the United States, the International Fellowships program awarded its first fellowship in 1917. The program now includes women from around the world, and International Fellowships have been awarded to more than 3,300 women from more than 130 nations.

Due to the longstanding, generous contributions of AAUW members, a broader community of women continues to gain access to educational and economic opportunities — breaking through barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

AAUW supports women breaking through educational and economic barriers as aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.

Application Deadline: 1 December 2015
Open to International students: Yes

More Scholarship Information and Application

- See more at: http://www.studyandscholarships.com/2010/10/aauw-international-fellowships-in-usa.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nigerianstudy+%28Study+%26+Scholarships%29#sthash.txdIsvjq.dpuf

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