Bachelor and Master scholarships at Czech Republic

Scholarship Awards within the Foreign Development Assistance Programme - offer for the academic year 2011/2012

General information on the scholarship programme:
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.

These so called Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study:

1) in Bachelor/Master study programmes plus one-year preparatory course of the Czech language (which is combined with other field-specific training). 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;

or

2) in follow-up 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.    

Study Areas Available in English

1) Economics
follow-up master study programme Economics, Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University in Prague (http://ies.fsv.cuni.cz/cs/node/47);
doctoral study programme Economic Theories, Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education, Charles University in Prague (http://www.cerge.cuni.cz/phd/default.asp);
2) Informatics
follow-up master study programme Informatics, Faculty of Economics and Management, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague;
follow-up master study programme Information Management, Faculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Králové (http://www.uhk.cz/eng/fim/applicant/36);
3) Agriculture
follow-up master study programme Natural Resources and Enviroment, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague (http://www.af.czu.cz/en/?r=1238&i=1859); follow-up master study programme Forestry, Water and Landscape Management, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague (http://fld.dev.webcore.czu.cz/en/?r=3837&i=5470); follow-up master study programme Technology and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague (http://www.tf.czu.cz/en/?r=1158); doctoral study programme Chemistry (Agriculture Chemistry), Faculty of Agronomy, Mendel University in Brno (http://www.af.mendelu.cz/en/studium/doktorske?lang=en;tag=67).

Scholarship applications together with the required attachments are to be submitted to the appropriate Czech Embassy in the applicant’s country before the deadline set by the Embassy so that the applicants’ dossiers reach the respective Czech authorities (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport) by 15 January each year.

Students who, at the time of application, stay in the Czech Republic may submit the respective documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department for Development Co-operation, by 31 December of the preceding year at the latest.

Foreign nationals who have been granted permanent residence in the Czech Republic are not eligible to apply for Government scholarships.

A limited number of scholarships is offered to students from developing countries who file their applications with the respective National UNESCO Commissions. For contact information on individual local offices see http://www.unesco.org/ (and search under the heading Communities, National Commissions).

Applications sent directly to the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport will not be processed.

Prospective applicants are advised to address their inquiries concerning, among others, their eligibility and closing date for applications to the Czech Embassies in their countries.
The prospective applicants are advised to peruse the instructions before applying.  

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

Master Scholarships at Seoul National University by Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics announces the launching of the Global Scholarship Program at the Seoul National University (GSP-SNU Program) for receiving the Master of Sciences Degree. This program is oriented toward brilliant students majoring in computer science, engineering, physics, and mathematics.


Benefits
 Samsung Pays for Admission and Tuition
 Samsung Grants Money Allowance (USD 1,000 per month)
 Samsung Provides Dormitory for Living
 Samsung Internship is Available after Passing 75% of the Studies
 Samsung Offers a Position in South Korea after Graduation for 2 Years
 Samsung Offers a Position in Moscow after Work in Korea


The GSP-SNU Program is meant for students willing to receive the Master of Sciences Degree in Computer Science and Electronics Engineering. The education is conducted for 2 years at The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the Seoul National University.


General Requirements
1. B.Sc. or M.Sc. Degree
2. Major in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics
3. Grade Point Average (GPA) more than 4.8
4. Excellent Knowledge of English
5. Possibility to present 2 references application: http://edu.samsung.ru/ms/application.asp


The Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering has six departments:
1. Information, Telecommunication, and Radio Science
2. Control, Instrumentation, and Automation
3. Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits
4. Computer and Very Large Scale Integration Systems
5. Electrophysics and Lasers
6. Electric Energy System

Source: http://www.samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/careers/globalscholarshipprogramme/frequentlyaskedquestions/frequently_asked_questions.html

Master Scholarships at University of Warwick, UK

Warwick Manufacturing Group (now known as WMG) is an academic group at the University of Warwick, providing research, education and knowledge transfer in engineering and technology. The group provides taught and research degrees for postgraduate students at the University of Warwick campus.

Please check out their website: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/about/profile/wmg/

Ranking                                                http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/about/profile/ranking/
Courses being offered                  http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study2/postgraduate-old/courses/depts/engineering/taught/wmg/


Scholarships:
WMG is offering competitive scholarships of £3000 to three Pakistani students. These are available to offer holders who will commence their studies in October 2011.
The deadline for these scholarships is: June 2011.

Applications will be considered during the first two weeks of July and winners notified soon afterwards. Winners will be selected on the basis of academic merit.

Master Scholarships in Austria

Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria is granting several grants for graduates and post-graduates.

Area of study or research:

Social Sciences, Law and Economics

Law, Economics, Sociology

Duration:

10 months (one-time extension for a maximum of another 10 months is possible in case of a successful study progress)

Benefits:

1)monthly scholarship instalment: for students enrolled in a master or diploma programme: € 940

2) accident and health insurance, accommodation

a) If necessary, the OeAD (Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research) will effect an accident and health insurance.

b) The OeAD provides scholarship holders with accommodation (student dormitory or apartment). Monthly costs: € 220 to € 470 (depending on the level of comfort requested by the scholarship holder). The scholarship holder has to pay an administrative fee of € 18.— per month to the OeAD for the provision of accommodation. The costs for insurance and accommodation have to be covered by the scholarship holder from the scholarship.

Applicants for a scholarship coming from countries which are neither members of the EU nor members of EFTA, EEA or OECD can be granted a travel allowance of up to max. € 500.-- in addition to the scholarship.

Closing date for applications:

01 March 2011

Further Information: www.scholarships.at

Various Scholarships at Taiwan

The Taiwan Scholarship Program was established jointly by three government agencies of the Republic of China (Taiwan) — the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the National Science Council of the Executive Yuan (NSC) — to encourage outstanding international students to undertake degree programs in Taiwan.

Different scholarships at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD levels are available.

Source: http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=11981&CtNode=10632&mp=1

Netherland's Huygens Scholarship Programme

The prestigious Huygens Scholarship Programme is open to excellent students from all countries. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies.

The Huygens Scholarship Programme is highly competitive. To illustrate this: for the 2011 scholarship round it is expected that out of approximately 1,700 applications only 150 candidates will be awarded a scholarship.

Eligibility requirements

-If you want to take part in the Huygens Scholarship Programme, you must meet the following requirements:

-You are an excellent student: you have obtained excellent results in all your previous studies and you are at least in the top 5% of students in your study or research programme.

Please show this in your application file by including, for example, grade lists or reference letters. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to applications which show that you are among the top 5%.

-The Dutch study programme should be registered in CROHO, the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes. You can find this information in the Dutch nomination letter provided by the Dutch host institution.

-You should be in the final phase of your bachelor’s studies, or studying towards a master’s degree in the Netherlands, and your study must be used to earn a degree at the Dutch institution.

-Scholarships are only awarded for studies lasting at least 6 months, but no longer than 24 months. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to applications for 12 to 24 months.

-Your studies or research in the Netherlands must constitute a deepening and broadening of your previous studies.

-If you are already a graduate, you must have graduated less than one year ago.

-It is possible to do research or practical training, but it must form part of your studies (a programme on the CROHO list), i.e. you must receive study credits for it. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to applications for study programmes.

-At the start of the academic year (1 September) in which you study in the Netherlands, you must be no older than 35 years of age. In case of equivalent qualification preference will be given to a younger candidate.

-You must have already attended a programme of education (e.g. high school or above) in a country outside the Netherlands.

Application procedure

When you apply for admission to a programme in the Netherlands, you should indicate that your study performance is excellent and that you wish to be nominated for the prestigious Huygens Scholarship Programme by the Dutch institution you would like to study at.

Closing date

The complete application, both the digital application form and application documents on paper, must be received by Nuffic before 1 February. Applications which have not been submitted both digitally and on paper or which are incomplete will not be accepted.

Make sure you send your complete application to Nuffic well before the abovementioned deadline. Please note that your application must be sent to Nuffic by post or by courier.

Finally, bear in mind that Nuffic is closed on Saturday 29 January on and Sunday 30 January. On these days no post will be delivered.

http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/worldwide/hsp-huygens-programme

Scholarships by EU for TEMA program

TEMA Master Course is offered by a consortium of the following European universities: Eötvös Loránd University of Budapest, Hungary, École des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales of Paris, France, University of Catania, Italy, and Charles University of Prague, Czech Republic.

To apply for Master TEMA students must hold a first degree (BA/BSc /180 ECTS/) in History, Geography, Anthropology, Ethnography, Cultural studies, Urban Studies, Nationalism Studies, Law, Economy, Administration. The selection is based on academic excellence and proficiency in English and in French, which are the languages of instruction.

TEMA graduates receive double or multiple degrees (according to their mobility track), as well as a diploma supplement at the end of their studies, allowing them to enter into the professions in the area of local, regional, national and European territorial administration, in urban planning and research institutions.

The application deadline is the 10th of January 2011 for 2011-2012.

Source:

http://www.mastertema.eu/hir%3Fid%3DNW-101&wptbhash=aHR0cDovL3NjaG9vbHpnYXRlLmNvbS9hcnRzL2V1cm9wZWFuLW1hc3Rlci1zY2hvbGFyc2hpcC10ZW1hLWZvci1pbn

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Various scholarships by Japenese Gorvernment

There are seven types of Japanese government-sponsored scholarships available under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship program: those for research students, teacher training students, undergraduate university students, Japanese studies students, college of technology students, special training students and YLP students.

For more information: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html

Master Scholarships at K.U. Leuven, Belgium

Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven are invited to apply for a scholarship.

Master Programs eligible for scholarship:

Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Master of Biology, Master of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics, Master of Chemistry, Master of Physics, Master of Geology, Master of Geography, Master of Mathematics and the Master of Statistics.

The amount of the scholarship can be up to 8.000 Euro for 1 year. The Board of the Science@Leuven Fund will decide exactly how much a scholarship will be. The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary.

Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes. A scholarship for the second master year will be only be continued for students having had outstanding results the first master year.

Requirements

-the applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before,

-the applicants have a bachelor degree from a foreign university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for,

-the applicants can prove having had excellent study results during their former training,

-the applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven

-the applicants are willing to act as an ambassador for the programme.

Source: http://wet.kuleuven.be/english/scienceatleuvenscholarship

Scholarships for Masters at University of Liverpool, UK

International students who pay tuition fees at the full international rate can receive up to £2,000 in scholarships and awards. All eligible international students will automatically receive a University of Liverpool International Advancement Award worth £1,000. The Faculty of Engineering International PGT Scholarship offers a further £1,000 to each high calibre international student who registers for full-time studies leading towards the award of an MSc (Eng) or MRes degree in the Faculty of Engineering.

Successful applicants for the scholarship will be notified in writing shortly after all transcipts and certificates supporting their application have been received.

FoE International PGT Scholarship Terms and Conditions

1. Scholarships are for international students who start their studies in September 2009 and pay tuition fees at the full international rate (£11,650 for 2008/09).

2. A completed scholarship application form must be received no later than 31 August 2009.

3. Candidates must achieve a good first class honours degree or an equivalent overseas qualification in a relevant subject area (engineering or scientific subjects) and the application must be supported by good references. The grades required for the award of a scholarship may vary depending on the MSc (Eng) or MRes programme.

4. Candidates whose first degree is not from an English speaking country have to show proofs of their English language skills.

5. Successful registered candidates will receive £400 around week four of the first semester, a further £400 after successfully passing the second semester examinations with minimum overall average ≥ 60% and £200 on obtaining a minimum grade of 60% in the MSc (Eng) dissertation.

6. Scholarships awarded for September 2009 entry are not deferrable to the following year.

7. The decisions made by the scholarship awarding body in each Department will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Further Information: http://www.liv.ac.uk/engfac/prospective/PGT-Scholarships-09.pdf

Various Master Scholarships in International Studies Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Applications for the Masters of Science in Strategic Studies, International Relations, International Political Economy and Asian Studies (July 2009) are now open.

Programme applications close 31st March 2009.

Scholarship applications close 2nd April 2009

The RSIS masters programmes in International Relations, International Political Economy, Strategic Studies and Asian Studies provide a comprehensive selection of subjects with different focus areas to appeal to the diverse needs of our students. Each programme emphasises different subjects with a researchfocused approach. Students will find the courses useful for their fields in diplomacy and policy-making.


Teaching in the M.Sc. Programmes

The courses are taught via interactive seminars in a stimulating and lively intellectual environment. To ensure optimal interaction between faculty and students, the intake will be kept small. Candidates will also have to complete the “Professional Skills Enrichment” component. This involves participating in a number of seminars on research methods, as well as contemporary strategic and security issues.

Students will also be exposed to eminent security and international relations scholars, discuss films and documentaries pertaining to security studies, and even learn media handling and conflict negotiation skills. Student performance will be assessed through a combination of examinations, assignments and seminar participation.

Overall, the programmes will stress self development, encourage students to refine their analytical and policy-research skills, and provide a platform from which they can continue the process of self-education and career development.


SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS

RSIS invites applications for the Singapore Technologies Engineering Scholarships. The Singapore Technologies Engineering Scholarship is open to Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents and International candidates to pursue the full-time Masters programme at RSIS.


Applicants should have (a) an excellent academic record; and (b) a very good command of the English language.


Terms and Conditions

Each scholarship is tenable for one year only for full-time Master of Science (Strategic Studies), Master of Science (International Relations), Master of Science (International Political Economy) and Masters of Science (Asian Studies) programmes. Successful candidates are expected to complete their studies within the tenable period. There is no bond attached to the scholarships.

Each scholarship shall cover the following:

A monthly stipend;

A book allowance (one-time payment only);

A return air-ticket (economy class) from home country to Singapore (if applicable);

Your tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by NTU)


How to apply
(a) Apply for the Masters programme of choice online;

(b) Applications for the ST Engineering Scholarship open on 1st January and close on 2nd April 09

(c) Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the MSc Selection Committee.(d) Only successful applicants will be notified.


For enquiries, please contact the RSIS Graduate Programmes Office at
rsisprogrammes@ ntu.edu.sg

GITA WIRJAWAN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

RSIS invites applications for the Gita Wirjawan Graduate Fellowship.

The Gita Wirjawan Graduate Fellowship is open to Indonesian students (citizens and PRs) admitted for graduate education at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.


Selection Criteria

Applicants should have (a) an excellent academic record; (b) a very good command of the English Language; and (c) assessed to have the potential for leadership in government, business, or civil society after graduation.



Terms and Conditions

Each fellowship, at S$30,000, is tenable for one year only for full-time students on the Master of Science (Strategic Studies), Master of Science (International Relations), Master of Science (International Political Economy) and Master of Science (Asian Studies) programmes.

Successful candidates are expected to complete their studies within the tenable period.


Each scholarship shall cover the following:
A monthly stipend;
A book allowance (one-time payment only);
A return air-ticket (economy class) from home country to Singapore (if applicable); Tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by NTU)


How to apply

(a) Apply for the Masters programme of choice online;

(b) Applications for the Gita Wirjawan Graduate Fellowship open on 1st January and close on 2nd April 09.

(c) Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the MSc Selection Committee.

(d) Only successful applicants will be notified.

For enquiries, please contact the RSIS Graduate Programmes Office at
rsisprogrammes@ ntu.edu.sg


ASEAN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is open to nationals of member countries of ASEAN* (except Singapore) to pursue a designated full-time Masters degree by coursework and dissertation at NTU (* ASEAN or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations consists of Brunei Darrussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam)

Each scholarship is tenable for a period of 1 year only for M.Sc. programmes and 4 trimesters (˜ 16 months) only for the MBA programme.

There is no bond attached to the scholarship. No deferment of scholarship awarded will be allowed. Awards that are not taken up will be given to other qualified candidates.



Terms and Conditions

Each scholarship is tenable for one year only for full-time MSc and The Nanyang MBA programmes. Successful candidates are expected to complete their studies within the tenable period. There is no bond attached to the scholarships.



Each scholarship shall cover the following:
Monthly stipend of S$1,350.00Book allowance of S$500.00Tuition fee, health insurance, examination fee and other approved fees, allowances and expenses

Cost of one overseas Business Study Mission (for MBA candidates only) undertaken within the tenable period of the scholarshipCost of travel from home country to Singapore on award of the scholarshipCost of travel from Singapore to home country on successful completion of the Masters degree within the tenable period of the scholarship



Application procedure

Open in November and close in December each year. Invitations for applications will be placed on the University's web page. Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents, and recipients of other scholarships or bursaries are not eligible to apply.


Open webpage below for the required supporting documents
http://www.rsis. edu.sg/teaching/ MSc_admission. html



STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANSHIPS

A number of Student Research Assistantships will be made available in AY2009/10. These are only for selected full-time students enrolled in any of the MSc programmes. Student Research Assistants assist RSIS Faculty in a wide range of activities pertaining to research. There is no bond attached to the Student Research Assistantship.


Term and Conditions

As a Student RA you may not accept paid employment or hold concurrently any other scholarship, fellowships, bursary or top-up allowance without prior approval of the Head (Graduate Studies) of the School. You must ensure that you do not have any outstanding obligations in relation to any scholarship, grant, subsidy or similar award that you may have been given previously by any other organization, such as employment bonds or undischarged financial damages, before you accept this offer from the School.


Each Student Research Assistantship shall cover the following:
A monthly stipend; andYour tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by NTU)


How to apply
(a) Apply for the Masters programme of choice online;

(b) Applications for the Student Research Assistantships open 1st
January and close on 2nd April 09. Application form can be obtained
from here(c) Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the MSc Selection
Committee.(d) Only successful applicants will be notified.

For enquiries, please contact the RSIS Graduate Programmes Office at
rsisprogrammes@ ntu.edu.sg

TERRORSM ANALYST STUDY AWARDS

A number of Terrorism Analyst Study Awards will be offered in
AY2009/10. Students enrolled in any of the MSc programmes are eligible
to apply, subject to selection by the International Centre for
Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR), which is part of
RSIS. Terrorism Analysts will conduct research at the ICPVTR while
studying part-time for their degree over two Academic Years.

Terms and Conditions

Successful applications will be required to do at least 3 electives
modules selected by ICPVTR from the Certificate in Terrorism Studies
(CTS) track and also write their dissertation on a terrorism-related
topic. Applicants not opting to do the dissertation will be required to
do at least 4 selected elective modules from the CTS track.
Each Study Award shall cover the following:
A monthly stipend; andYour tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by
NTU)

How to apply
(a) Apply for the Masters programme of choice online;(b) Applications for the
Terrorism Analyst Study Awards open 1st
January and close on 2nd April 09. Application form can be obtained
from here(c) Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the selection
committee from ICPVTR.(d) Only successful applicants will be notified.

For enquiries, please contact the RSIS Graduate Programmes Office at
rsisprogrammes@ ntu.edu.sg

TUITION FEE LOAN

Candidates enrolled in the coursework programmes are eligible to
apply for a Tuition Fee Loan of up to 90% of the tuition fee payable by
Singapore citizens. However, students holding scholarships are not
eligible to apply for the loan.
Please visit here for information:
http://admissions. ntu.edu.sg/ graduate/ Pages/financiala ssistance. aspx

Master scholarships in finance, accounting, and management

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is delighted to offer prospective students the opportunity to apply for a range of scholarships for the academic year 2009/2010.


To apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit an essay (300 words) on why you believe you should receive the scholarship. The closing date for submissions is May 15th 2009.


Candidates must apply for their preferred programme before submitting an application for a scholarship and must meet all of the admissions criteria prior to commencement. Candidates must also be prepared to interview..


Scholarships are valid for the following programmes:

* MBS/MSc streams

* CEMS Master in International Management

* Master in Management

* MSc in Quantitative Finance

* Master of Accounting (valid for non company sponsored students only)


The following scholarships are on offer:

5 regional merit based partial scholarships

* Region 1: Asia and Australasia

* Region 2: Central and Eastern Europe

* Region 3: North and Central America

* Region 4: Western Europe

* Region 5: Middle East and Africa


Merit/Hardship based partial scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate through their application and essay that they are deserving based on merit (non-academic achievements eg. Sports, community activities, charity work, overcoming obstacles) or financial need
1 x Quinn Commerce Scholarship Applicable to UCD Quinn School undergraduate students

* Scholarship only valid across any of the MBS /MSc streams 1 x UCD Scholarship


Applicable to all UCD undergraduate students (except Quinn students)

http://www.smurfitschool.ie/specialistmasters/scholarships/

Master Scholarships at Aston University

Aston University’s School of Engineering & Applied Science is pleased to announce the 2009/10 Postgraduate International Scholarship Scheme, offering 14 scholarships to self-funded international students entering full-time MSc courses:

Chemical Process Technology
Data Communication Networks
Distributed and Networked Computing
Engineering Management
Industrial Enterprise Management
IT Project Management
Mechanical Engineering (Modelling)
Product Design Enterprise
Product Design Innovation
Supply Chain Management
Telecommunications Technology

These regional-based scholarships are available to students from the following areas:
Africa
East Asia
South Asia
South East Asia
Middle East, Gulf States and North Africa
Russia and Central
Other non-EU countries

Aston University:
Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET.
Tel: +44 (0)121 204 3000

Further info: http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/07finance/pgscholarships/

Master Scholarships at University of Leeds

Leeds is offering a number of studentships from part payment of tuition fees through to full fee payment plus a living allowance of up to £10,000 tax free. Programs available:
MSc Sustainability (Transport)
MSc Transport Planning and the Environment
MSc Transport Planning
MSc Transport Planning and Engineering
MA Transport Economics

University of Leeds also facilitates a number of further scholarships, including those for international students:
Commonwealth Scholarships
British Council Awards
Shell Centenary Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Tetley and Lupton Scholarships
Ford Foundation Fellowships

Email: courses@its.leeds.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5353

More info: http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk/

Master Scholarships at University of Sussex

Sussex is offering scholarships to international students who possess the highest academic ability and potential on the following MSc programmes:

MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering
MSc Aerospace Technology
MSc Embedded Digital Systems
MSc Mechanical Engineering
MSc Modern Communication Technologies with Business Management
MSc Modern Digital Communication Systems
MSc Satellite Communications and Space Systems
MSc Security Technologies and Systems
MSc Turbomachinery

University of Sussex:
Chichester 1
University of Sussex,
Falmer,
Brighton, BN1 9QJ,UK

Tel: +44 1273 678940

Email: l.hyltoft@sussex.ac.uk

Further info: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/scholarships_and_bursaries/pg/overseas/e_and_d_masters_schol.php

Scholarships for Master in Petroleum Engineering at Imperial College London

The Centre for Petroleum Studies at Imperial College London are offering scholarships for its Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering program. The minimum qualification for admission is a First Class Honours degree (or eqivalent) in science or engineering from a recognised institution.

South Kensington Campus
Exhibition Road
London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 8001
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7594 8004
Email: admissions@imperial.ac.uk

For further info: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment/phdstudentships

Master Scholarships in the Netherlands

Each year the organisation of alumni, Leiden University Fund (LUF) awards 6 LUF scholarships to truly outstanding foreign students pursuing an English language Masters Degree at Leiden University (See the list of eligible English language masters programmes on www.mastersinleiden.nl). The LUF scholarship is open to highly talented students from all countries of the world except the Netherlands.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
The scholarship consists of EUR 10.800,- for one academic year and is available for master’s programmes starting per September 2009.

APPLICATIONS
Applications can only be made by sending the completed online scholarship application form to the Leiden University Fund (LUF).


DEADLINE
Application deadline: 1 April 2009.


REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY
The applicant has been admitted unconditionally to an English language Masters programme of Leiden University on the basis of prior education outside the Netherlands.

The applicant is not in his/her second year of the masters programme.

The applicant must have obtained excellent results in his/her previous studies and be for instance in the top 10% of students in his/her programme.

The applicant´s studies in the Netherlands must constitute a deepening and broadening of his/her previous studies in the home country.


FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROCEDURES
The International Office of Leiden University will forward the necessary documents to the selection committee of LUF.

Please note: students applying for a LUF scholarship still have to submit an application for admission to a master’s programme in order to be admitted to the programme. This is a seperate procedure and can be done via on-line application for admission to a master’s study as described on the website: www.mastersinleiden.nl/admissions

Students have to pay the application fee and necessary deposits for MVV and or housing themselves.


Students will be informed by LUF about the decision by the end of May 2009.


Allowances will be paid by LUF in September 2009


For more information please visit:
http://www.leidenuniv.nl/en/prospective/index.php3-c=13_luf2009-2010.htm

Scholarships for Master in European and International Studies

The Master Program offers the unique opportunity to learn Europe "in Europe" and develop perspectives for Europe`s future. The programme includes semesters in Istanbul, Nice and Berlin and guarantees an international education with an excellent academic staff and environment.

Location: Istanbul, Nice, Berlin, PoznanDuration: 9 months (From October to July)

Master Scholarships in Nanostructures at Cracow, Poland

Three scholarships are available at Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow, Poland in the group “Nanostructures on surfaces”.

Master theses will focus on preparation and characterization of nanostructures for magnetic and catalytic applications. Experimental approaches will include advanced studies of complex systems ranging from flat epitaxial films with exposed surfaces and buried interfaces to nanosystems with lateral confinement, as for example nanowires and nanoclusters. The studied metal and oxide nanostructures will find forefront applications as model catalysts and elements of spintronic devices.

Simultaneously numerical modelling will be performed. The Master projects are planned for 18 months with an option to extend the work in a PhD student ship.

Further details and application procedure may be found at http://korek.uci.agh.edu.pl/.
Contact address : Prof. Józef Korecki, Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science,
AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow,
Poland website: http://korek.uci.agh.edu.pl e-mail: korecki@agh.edu.pl

Postgraduate Scholarships at School of Historical Stuidies, Newcastle University

The School of Historical Studies at Newcastle University is pleased to advertise between 4 and 6 Masters Studentship Awards for postgraduate study in Newcastle’s Wellcome Trust recognised MA programme in the History of Medicine during the academic year 2009-10. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2009.

The stipends for these awards will be set as follows:

Two studentships will be awarded at either £15,000 (including home/EU fees) for full-time home/EU students,

or £20,000 (including international fees) for full-time non-EU students of outstanding merit;

the other studentships will be awarded at either £5,000 (including home/EU-fees) for meritorious full-time home/EU students, or £10,000 (including international fees) for non-EU students. Part time studentships will be awarded to meritorious applicants at c. half the above rate per annum.

The studentships are funded by the Northern Centre for the History of Medicine and will be available as of September 2009. The Northern Centre is a partnership between the Universities of Newcastle and Durham, and is supported by the Wellcome Trust. Successful applicants will join the postgraduate community based at the School of Historical Studies at Newcastle University. Postgraduate teaching and research supervision in the History of Medicine at Newcastle is delivered by scholars with established international reputations in the field.

Eligibility: Applications for the studentship are invited from highly motivatedgraduates from various backgrounds including the Humanities and Social Sciences (e.g. History, Classics, Philosophy, Literature, Religious Studies, Archaeology, Psychology, Sciences, Sociology etc.).

Applicants require a good (or predicted) undergraduate degree result (1st or high 2:1) in such a subject. Candidates with a medical background are also strongly encouraged to apply, and the studentship is open to current stage 4 Newcastle medical students who have opted to take the MA in the History of Medicine as an intercalated degree after stage 4 MBBS.


Applications from overseas candidates with equivalent qualifications are also very welcome.

Application procedure: Applicants are asked to send:

i) a CV and list of academic qualifications and experience;



ii) a personal statement and letter of application outlining reasons for wanting to pursue postgraduate study in the history of medicine at Newcastle and highlighting specific research interests (max 300 words),



iii) copies of any relevant certificates and transcripts, and (iv) letters of recommendation from two academic referees. Applications should be sent to the Postgraduate Secretary, Ms Sandra Fletcher, School of Historical Studies, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, to arrive no later than 30 April 2009.

For specific inquiries about the studentships and about the MA programme please contact:


Prof. P.J. van der Eijk, Degree Programme Director,

MA in History of Medicine,

School of Historical Studies & Northern Centre for the History of Medicine,

Newcastle University, Armstrong Building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU,

tel: (direct) 0191 222 8262; email: philip.van-der- eijk@ncl. ac.uk


For information about postgraduate study in the School of Historical Studies contact the School's Postgraduate Secretary, Mrs Sandra Fletcher, at sandra.fletcher@ ncl.ac.uk, tel. +44 (0) 191 222 7966