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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PhD Scholarships at University of Edinburgh, UK

In order to attract the best and brightest PhD students, the University seeks to offer not only unparalleled research facilities and superb supervision, but also to provide development opportunities which will support our research students as they progress beyond their PhD, through an innovative programme of integrated research, training and career development.

This exciting new scholarship scheme provides a valuable opportunity for postgraduate research students to undertake a package of training and development which will help them to develop the necessary skills required to meet their career choices and offer them a breadth of development opportunities in areas such as teaching, public engagement, entrepreneurship, and research.

Award

Each scholarship will cover the UK/EU rate of tuition fee (about £3,500 in 2011-2012) as well as a stipend which will increase each year.

In 2011-2012 the level of stipend will be £14,000.

In 2012-2013 this will increase to £14,500, and in year three the level will be £15,000.

Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 February 2011

Further Information: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/international/development

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

Undergraduate Scholarships at St. Cloud State University, USA

St. Cloud State University offers in-state tuition for international students via the Academic & Cultural Sharing Scholarship, which saves almost $7000 per year.

Areas of Study:

Accounting

Arts and Culture

Biochemistry

Biotechnology

Business and Management

Chemistry

Communications and Journalism

Computer and Information Sciences

Foreign Languages

Geography

Health Professions

Journalism

Liberal/General Studies

Literature

Management

Marketing

Master of Arts in Teaching

Mathematics

Music

Psychology

Science

Theater

Deadline: May 1(Fall) & December 15(Spring)

Further info: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/internationalstudents/students/scholarships/ACS.asp

Source: http://www.fundingusstudy.org/Listing.asp?MDSID=IIF-1094&AdListingID=852471

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

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

NZIDRS scholarships include:

-Full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study

-NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).

-up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance

-NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research

-NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance

- NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.

Deadline: 15 July 2011

Further Info: http://www.newzealandeducated.com/de/en/institutions_courses/scholarships/incoming/international_doctoral_research_scholarships

Seafarers International Research Centre (SIRC) International PhD Scholarships for Developing Countries at Cardiff University, UK

The Seafarers International Research Centre at Cardiff University, with support from The Nippon Foundation, would like to invite applications for a number 4 year scholarships offering exciting opportunities to study for PhD qualifications in maritime-related social science. Based in the UK, these unique fellowships are available to graduates of maritime or social science-related disciplines who have a strong desire to undertake academic research on seafarers and the human related aspects of the maritime sector.

Cardiff University School of Social Sciences is one of the leading centres of social science research in the UK and the Seafarers International Research Centre is internationally recognised for its work on seafarers and seafarer-related issues. Successful candidates will study on a 1-year (ESRC recognised) Social Science Research Methods programme before proceeding to their dissertation. They will have their course fees paid and will receive a generous living/travel allowance.

Applications are welcomed from residents of any country but are particularly encouraged from those living in developing regions, as well as in Asia and Japan. Applicants are expected to hold a good honours degree (usually a 1st or 2.1) in a social science or maritime-related discipline. In addition, all applicants for whom English is a second language will be required to possess a certificate from IELTS with a minimum score of 7 or a TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 600. Tests of English as a foreign language must have been awarded no more than 2 years prior to the requested entry point to be deemed valid and all tests will be verified by the Academic Registry.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 January 2011

Source: http://www.maldivesscholarship.com/2010/12/seafarers-international-research-centre.html