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August 14, 2013

Curtin University is offering scholarships to international students for pursuing an undergraduate degree in computing science, applied information technology or related computing fields. Applicants must be commencing the first semester of their first undergraduate degree at Curtin University in semester 1, 2014. Five scholarships are offered for three years. The scholarship consists of a total fixed value of $5,000 to assist with costs associated with studying and will be awarded to students over the period of 3 years.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of business information technology (single major), business information technology & systems (double major) and business information systems (single major) offered by the Curtin University in Australia.
 
Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at Curtin University in Australia.
 
Scholarship Provider: Curtin University in Australia.
 
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for an Information Systems Scholarship:
-Be an international student and hold a valid Student Visa – Higher Education (Subclass 573)
-Have received a Confirmation of Enrollment (COE) into an eligible undergraduate business degree and major at Curtin University in 2014
-Be commencing the first semester of their first undergraduate degree at Curtin University in semester 1, 2014.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for the scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Information Systems Scholarship Program has been developed to encourage and reward students interested in computing science, applied information technology or related computing fields who have demonstrated academic potential and a strong understanding of their chosen course of study.

Number of award(s): Five scholarships are offered.

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for three years.

What does it cover? The scholarship consists of a total fixed value of $5,000 to assist with costs associated with studying and will be awarded to students over the period of 3 years as follows: (based on full time study load of 100 credit points each semester)
-$1,000 per semester in year 1
-$750 per semester in year 2
-$750 per semester in year 3
Payments occur post census date each semester. Payments will be made approximately mid-end April and September each year.

Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit. Applications will be assessed by a selection panel using the following criteria:
-Demonstrated a strong understanding of chosen course of study through the ‘Innovation Statement’
-Academic merit
-Responses to questions in application
-Confirmation of Enrollment (COE) into an eligible undergraduate business school degree at Curtin University in 2014.

Notification: All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email in mid-January.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 22, 2013.

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0 International Ambassador Scholarships at University of West London

August 13, 2013

International Ambassador Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors), Graduate (masters)
Provider: University of West London
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The University of West London offers international students the opportunity to study at the Number 1 modern university in London (Guardian University Guide 2013); while offering them the chance to apply for and successfully receive one of the 100 International Ambassador Scholarships worth up to £5000. These are available for both February and September intakes.

The International Ambassador Scholarship recognises and provides financial support for outstanding students who wish to act as ambassadors for the University of West London.

International Ambassadors will be active representatives of the University.

Eligibility
Students are eligible to apply for the scholarship if they have been offered an unconditional place to study on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of West London, commencing in September 2013

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country of the world

Participating Institutions
University of West London, UK

Fields of study
Any full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University

Number of awards
Up to one hundred (100) awards will be given

Sponsorship duration
These are partial scholarships

Scholarship benefits
Scholarships are worth up to £5,000 ($7,500 USD). Please note that these are partial scholarships.

Method of Application
You can apply for the International Ambassador Scholarships in September 2013 by completing a scholarship application form.

Please save this form to your computer before completing it. Once completed, please save and e-mail your completed application form to int.app@uwl.ac.uk. If you are unable to save a completed version of the form, you may not have the required software. If this is the case, please print off the form and scan the completed application to int.app@uwl.ac.uk.

Only apply if you have been accepted to a programme offered at University of West London.

To download the 'Application Form' and obtain more detailed information on this scholarship, visit the official website (link to it is below).

DEADLINES:
The deadline for applications is no later than 23 August 2013.

PLEASE NOTE:
You must be an international fee-payer, not a home/EU student to be eligible to apply for the International Ambassador Scholarships.

International Ambassadors will be active representatives of the University. They will be expected to participate in current and future promotional activities, and as such, will be interviewed and photographed by the University marketing department.

The scholar will also contribute from time to time in the promotion of the University of West London by supporting events organised for scholars and by the International Office.

Application Deadline: 23 August 2013
Open to International students: Yes

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Merit, Entry and Faculty Scholarships at University of Sydney in Australia, 2014

August 12, 2013

University of Sydney is offering merit, entry and faculty scholarships for international students for pursuing undergraduate degree, plus an optional honours year in 2014. Merit Scholarships are awarded for the normal full time duration of your undergraduate degree, plus an optional honours year. Entry Scholarships are for one year only. Applicants must be completing your secondary studies in 2013 and will receive an ATAR or equivalent. Total offer is of $6000 per year. International Students can apply for these scholarships. The application deadline is 2nd October 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of Sydney.
 
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree, plus an optional honours year at University of Sydney.
 
Scholarship Provider: University of Sydney, Australia
 
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:  The University of Sydney Merit, Entry and Faculty Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of school examination results, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and other achievements (leadership, creativity, self-motivation, communication skills etc).
Some important eligibility requirements are:
-You must be completing your secondary studies in 2013 and will receive an ATAR or equivalent.
-You must be applying through UAC to study at the University of Sydney in 2014 – International and NZ students applying for admission through UAC are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
-You can only submit one application.
-If you wish to study at Sydney College of the Arts or the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, you must achieve an ATAR of at least 90 and be amongst the top 5% of applicants, assessed by your portfolio or performance.
-The Faculty you nominate on your application will be the only Faculty to consider your application. A scholarship offer is made on behalf of that -Faculty, allowing you to pursue any degree for which you are eligible within that Faculty. As such you must choose your Faculty carefully.
For combined degrees you still only nominate one Faculty; the UAC guide will inform you on the appropriate Faculty.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The University of Sydney Merit, Entry and Faculty Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of school examination results, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and other achievements (leadership, creativity, self-motivation, communication skills etc). We want you to tell us about what makes you special, so spend some time writing your personal statement. The University of Sydney aims to find the amazing young people of today who will be the leaders for tomorrow.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Merit Scholarships are awarded for the normal full time duration of your undergraduate degree, plus an optional honours year. Entry Scholarships are for one year only.

What does it cover? Total offer is of $6000 per year.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Students will be notified by 27 February 2014.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 2nd October 2013.

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University of Westminster Postgraduate Scholarships for Africans, Developing Countries and Other International Students

August 10, 2013

Masters Scholarships for Developing and Commonwealth Countries

Course(s) Offered: Any field (several)
Course Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
Provider: University of Westminster
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
A wide range of International Scholarships are awarded for full-time Masters degree at the University of Westminster to students from developing and commonwealth countries.

Particular preference will be given to applicants that can demonstrate how the knowledge they will acquire from their studies will aid the development of their home countries.

Eligibility
Criteria may differ slightly for each scholarship offer. However, you must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree.

Scholarship Criteria:
Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.

Please note that you should only apply for the level of funding you actually need as the university assumes that you are applying for the minimum funding you require to take the course and it does not consider you for smaller scholarships if you are unsuccessful in gaining the larger one.

See below for list of these scholarships (you may also browse our scholarship lists).

List Of International Scholarships

Below is a list of postgraduate scholarships offered by the University. Please visit the official website via the link provided below, for a more complete list:

TARGET GROUP: International Students

• African Prisons Project Scholarship
• Brazil Scholarship
• Capacity Building Scholarships
• Cavendish Research PhD Scholarships
• Central American and the Caribbean Scholarships
• China Scholarships
• Colin Matheson Scholarship
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
• David Faddy Scholarships
• Disaster Regeneration Scholarship
• Eastern Europe Scholarship
• Fashion Business Management MA Scholarship
• Geoff Marsh Scholarship
• Geoffrey Copland Scholarship
• International Students House Scholarships
• Laos Scholarship
• Latin American Scholarship
• MBA Scholarships
• MBI Al Jaber Foundation Scholarships
• Media, Arts and Design Scholarship
• Mongolia Scholarship
• Open Society Foundation Scholarship
• Philippines Scholarship
• Small Island Nation Scholarships
• South Sudan (Dr John Garang) Scholarship
• Sylvia Pankhurst Scholarship
• Tourism Management MA Scholarship
• Turkey Scholarship
• Uganda Scholarship
• University of Westminster and Brazil Chevening Scholarships
• University of Westminster and China Chevening Scholarships
• University of Westminster and Malaysia Chevening Scholarships
• University of Westminster and Russia Chevening Scholarships
• University of Westminster and Vietnam Chevening Scholarships
• USA scholarship
• Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
• Vietnam Scholarship
• Westminster International Scholarships
• Windle Trust International Scholarships

TARGET GROUP: UK/EU AND International Students

• Full Fee Waiver Scholarships
• Half Fee Waiver Scholarships
• Organ Scholarship
• Part Fee Waiver Scholarships
• Santander Scholarships
• Sarath Palihawadana Scholarship
• Westminster Business School Scholarships
• Writing in the City Scholarship

TARGET GROUP: UK/EU Students

• David Faddy Scholarships
• Eastern European Scholarship
• Graduate Diploma Scholarship
• MA Public Relations Scholarship
• MBA Scholarships
• Media, Arts and Design Scholarships

Method of Application
It is important to note that the scholarship application process is separate to the process of applying for admission to the University. You should only apply for a scholarship once you have applied for admission and successfully been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) on the course you wish to study.

Please note:

• International students and all postgraduate students will need to download the relevant application form.
• For international undergraduate and all postgraduate students there is currently NO online application facility and the university DOES NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA EMAIL. 
• International students and postgraduate students will need to send their applications BY POST to the address below.

For complete and detailed information on how to apply for a place on one of the university's courses, please visit the "How to Apply for a University of Westminster Scholarship?" webpage.

DEADLINES:
Deadline for applications to study in January classes is 1st November of the previous year; for September class study is 31st of May of same year. Applications sent or received after the deadline will not be considered.

Contact
International students and postgraduate students will need to send their applications (with all supporting documentation) BY POST to the following address:

Scholarships Office
Cavendish House
101 New Cavendish Street
London W1W 6XH
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20 7911 5000 ext 66257/66258

Application Deadline: 1 November 2013 / 31 May 2014
Open to International students: Yes

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London Met Postgraduate Scholarship for International, non-EU Students

London Met Postgraduate Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Graduate (taught masters)
Provider: London Met University (LMU)
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
London Metropolitan University offers merit-based postgraduate scholarships to outstanding international students who wish to pursue a Master’s Degree at the University.

At London Metropolitan University (LMU), Postgraduate study includes Postgraduate taught courses, Postgraduate research degrees, and Professional courses.

Eligibility
International fee paying students who hold an unconditional offer for one of their postgraduate degree programmes and who pay international tuition fees may apply for a scholarship. (Home and EU students are not eligible for the scholarship.)

You can't apply for a scholarship unless you have applied for a course and been given an unconditional offer to study at London Met (current continuing students are the only exception to this rule).

Selection criteria:
Applicants are judged on academic merit and on the likely economic/social benefit to their home country of them doing a Masters degree in the UK. (This must be clearly demonstrated in the personal statement that the above criteria are met, evidence of paid and/or voluntary work done should also be included in the scholarship application, where applicable.)

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY non-EU country (i.e. scholarship is NOT APPLICABLE to UK Home and EU students)

Participating Institutions
London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Fields of study
Please note that this scholarship is ONLY for students on ANY taught Masters degree programme offered at the University.

Postgraduate study at LMU includes:

• Postgraduate taught courses: Postgraduate taught courses leading to qualifications such as MA, MSc, MBA, DMS, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate if you want to study beyond Bachelor level.
• Postgraduate research degrees: Research opportunities through our Research Institutes or through academic departments and leading to qualifications such as MPhil and PhD.
• Professional courses: Professional taught courses leading to qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and Institute of Credit Management.

Number of awards
Not specified by provider

Sponsorship duration
Whole duration of course

Scholarship benefits
The postgraduate scholarship programme provides full and partial tuition fee financial support for any taught Masters degree students.

Method of Application
There are TWO ways to complete your scholarship application form: you may apply for the scholarships electronically either directly online or by emailing the downloaded word application form. The deadlines for accessing this and applying are as below.

Remember you can not apply for a scholarship unless you have applied for a course and been given an unconditional offer to study at London Met. If you do not have an offer to study at London Met yet, please refer to How to Apply page.

Everything an applicant requires is available online via the official website pages (application form, information, guidelines, etc.). For detailed information on how to apply including how to access the applications forms and other application procedures, visit the official website (link to it is found below).

DEADLINES:
Applications for London Met scholarships are reviewed twice yearly (in June and November) by a panel of academic staff at the University. The application deadlines are 31 May for September entry and 31 October for February entry.

PLEASE NOTE:
Evidence of paid and/or voluntary work done should also be included in the scholarship application, where applicable.

Please note that London Met will not pay for your tuition of any pre-sessional courses that you may be required to take before you begin your postgraduate course

Also note that Short courses, Foundation Programmes, HND's and pre-Masters degrees are not covered by any of London Metropolitan University's Scholarships.

You MUST hold an unconditional offer from London Met to be eligible to apply for any one of these scholarships.

If you have a specific query and have not found an answer on the website pages (link to it is below), you may write to scholarships@londonmet.ac.uk and your query will be answered as soon as possible.

Application Deadline: 31 May / 31 October 2013
Open to International students: Yes

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