London Met Postgraduate Scholarship for International, non-EU Students

August 10, 2013

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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Master’s Scholarships for International Students at Nottingham Business School in UK, 2014

August 06, 2013

Nottingham Business School of Nottingham Trent University offers master’s scholarships for UK/EU and international students. Applicants must have achieved an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (minimum 2.1) and must provide a copy of their degree certificate or official university transcripts as evidence of this qualification. Application should be submitted till 29th November 2013 for 2014 session.
Study Subject(s): Courses included in the scholarship scheme are MSc Management, MSc Management and Entrepreneurial eBusiness, MSc Management and Human Resource Management, MSc Management and International Business, MSc Management and Investment Strategy, MSc Management and Marketing, MSc Marketing, MSc Marketing (Advertising and Communications),MSc Economics and Finance, MSc International Finance, MSc Strategic Accounting and Finance, MSc International Business, MSc Human Resource Management and MSc Global Business and Management.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level at Nottingham Business School in UK
Scholarship Provider: Nottingham Business School of Nottingham Trent University in UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: -Applicants are only eligible for consideration of a scholarship award if they have been offered a place on an eligible postgraduate course.
-Applicants must have achieved an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (minimum 2.1) and must provide a copy of their degree certificate or official university transcripts as evidence of this qualification.
-Applicants are only able to apply once per academic year for the Masters Scholarship scheme. Unfortunately detailed feedback is not available. 
-The scholarship will only be awarded once an applicant accepts and meets the conditions of their offer to study on an eligible postgraduate course.
Scholarship Open for International Students: UK/EU and International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Nottingham Business School is delighted to announce the availability of the following competitive Scholarships for our full-time Masters courses starting in September 2013 and January 2014. Please note that these Scholarships are only available to students who have been offered a place to study on their chosen Masters course within the School.
Number of award(s): Scholarships are offered for UK/EU students: Up to 12 half fee scholarships and for international students Up to 3 scholarships are available. (For 2014 session)
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? Total offer is of: for UK/EU students: Up to 12 half fee scholarships up to the value of £4,375 each (50% of fees).
For International students: Up to 3 scholarships up to the value of £6,475 each (50% of fees).
Selection criteria: Scholarships are competitive and selection is based on academic attainment and the outlined selection criteria. It is therefore of great importance that you submit your academic documents to us, and that you give your personal statement careful thought and preparation and you refer to the criteria provided.
Notification: Applicants will be notified of their scholarship award by 20th December 2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 29th November 2013 for 2014 session.

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IMD MBA Alumni Scholarships for International Students

IMD MBA Alumni Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Business, management
Course Level: Masters (MBA)
Provider:Shell, IMD MBA Alumni
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The five IMD MBA Alumni Scholarships are designed to encourage diversity in the class, with each awarded to a different region: Asia, Africa/Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Western Europe/North America/Oceania.

Eligibility
Candidates who have already applied to the full-time IMD MBA program and who are citizens, but not necessarily current residents, of the above-mentioned geographical areas.

Eligible groups
Prospective students from Asia, Africa/Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Western Europe/North America/Oceania.

Participating Institution(s)
IMD Switzerland

Fields of study
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Awards
Five (5) will be given - one from each area as mentioned above

Scholarship benefits
Award value is CHF 30,000

Method of Application
If you are interested in applying, follow these steps:

1) Acceptance into the IMD MBA Program
2) Submit an essay. Please draw on your own experiences in your answer, rather than on general, broad statements. The committee is looking for essays that are personal, visionary and demonstrate leadership, which include a clearly articulated description of how the solution could be implemented.

Applicants are also required to submit an MBA Financial Aid Application Form.

To apply for IMD admission, and also to download the current Essay Template, MBA Financial Aid Application Form and other detailed information, you need to visit the official web site (link to it found below).

DEADLINES:
Before applying for the scholarship, you must have applied for admissions using the MBA online application form by any of the following application deadlines: February 1, April 1, June 1, August 1 and September 1 every year.

The deadline for scholarship applications is 30 September every year

Please note:
Essay topic to write on is: “Which issue do you believe is the highest priority to address in your region / country? Why would you choose this issue? How would you, as a business leader, personally address it?” (maximum 1000 words).

Contact
Scholarship essays, or questions, should be sent to mbafinance@imd.ch

Application Deadline: 30 September 2013
Open to International students: Yes

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2014/15 Government of Czech Republic Scholarships for Developing Countries’ Students

July 28, 2013

Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries’ Students in the field of Economics, Agriculture, Informatics, Environment and Energetic at public universities in the Czech Republic. Scholarships are available for pursuing Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral degree level. The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals from Developing Countries at Public Institutions of Higher Education in the Czech Republic. The application deadline is 30 September.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of Economics, Agriculture, Informatics, Environment and Energetics at public universities in the Czech Republic.
 
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral degree level at  public universities in the Czech Republic. Within the scope of foreign development cooperation the Czech Republic provides scholarships for the following studies:
(1) Pursued in the Czech language:
-Bachelor’s study programmes (three- to four-year long);
-Master’s study programmes (comprehensive four- to six-year long programmes);
-Doctoral study programmes (three- to four-year long).
(2) Language and preparatory studies (one-year long; only for those who have applied for a scholarship to study in the Czech language) – provided for by the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies  (“ILPS”) of Charles University;
(3) Pursued in the English language:
-Selected follow-up Master’s study programmes (one- to three-year long);
- Selected Doctoral study programmes (three- to four-year long).
 
Scholarship Provider: Government of the Czech Republic. Sponsor: International Relations Department of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS), Development Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).  Scholarship Awards Within The Foreign Development Assistance Programme.
 
Scholarship can be taken at: Czech Republic

Eligibility: -In Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral Study Programmes plus one-year Preparatory Course of the English language (Which is combined with other field-specific training). Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools, or Bachelor’s / Master’s degree courses, as applicable, Who can Enroll only in Study Programmes in Which  instruction is given in the English language. Depending on the subject area, Applicants are normally required to sit entrance Examinations at the higher education institution Concerned. Successful passing of Entrance examination constitutes a precondition for the scholarship award; or
-In follow-up study Programmes Master or Doctoral Study Programmes. Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor or Master Study Programmes, respectively, Enroll in the WHO study Programmes with instruction in the English language.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of developing countries (Afghanistan, Gambia, Mozambique, Bangladesh, The Guinea, Myanmar, Benin, Guinea-Bisau, Nepal, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Niger, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Cambodia, Korea, Dem Rep., Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Kyrgyz Republic, Somalia, Liberia, Tajikistan, Comoros, Madagascar, Tanzania, Malawi, Togo, Congo, Dem. Rep, Eritrea, Mali, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Albania, Indonesia, Samoa, Armenia, India, São Tomé and Principe, Belize, Iraq, Senegal, Bhutan, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Bolivia, Kosovo, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lao PDR, Sri Lanka, Cape Verde, Lesotho, Sudan, Congo, Rep., Marshall Islands, Swaziland, Côte d’Ivoire, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Syrian Arab Republic, Djibouti, Moldova, Timor-Leste, Egypt, Arab Rep., Mongolia, Tonga, El Salvador, Morocco, Ukraine, Fiji, Nicaragua, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Nigeria, Vanuatu, Ghana, Pakistan, Vietnam, Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, West Bank and Gaza, Guyana, Paraguay, Yemen, Rep., Honduras, Philippines, Zambia, Angola, Ecuador, Palau, Algeria, Gabon, Panama, American Samoa, Grenada, Peru, Antigua and Barbuda, Iran, Islamic Rep., Romania, Argentina, Jamaica, Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Serbia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia, South Africa, Botswana, Lebanon, St. Lucia, Brazil, Libya, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Suriname, Chile, Macedonia, FYR, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Tunisia, Colombia, Maldives, Turkey, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Turkmenistan, Cuba, Mexico, Tuvalu, Dominica, Montenegro and Uruguay) can apply for these scholarships. A limited number of scholarships are also offered to applicants from selected developing countries through UNESCO.

Scholarship Description: Government of the Czech Republic offers the program of development cooperation foreigners from developing countries scholarships to support study at public universities in the Czech Republic. The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships Within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals from Developing Countries at Public Institutions of Higher Education in the Czech Republic. Upon a Decision of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, scholarships of the Government of the Czech Republic are granted to promote studies of specific Bachelor’s, Master’s, follow-up Master’s and/or Doctoral study programmes in the on-site mode of study of a specific study programme pursued by a public HEI (or its Faculty) for a period that equals the regular duration of studies. Scholarships are not transferable to other persons or other academic years. Once a scholarship is granted, neither the public HEI nor the study programme and/or field of study may be changed.

Number of award(s): A limited number of scholarships are also offered to applicants from selected developing countries through UNESCO.

Duration of award(s): These Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study.
(1) Pursued in the Czech language:
-Bachelor’s study programmes (three- to four-year long);
-Master’s study programmes (comprehensive four- to six-year long programmes);
-Doctoral study programmes (three- to four-year long).
(2) Language and preparatory studies (one-year long; only for those who have applied for a scholarship to study in the Czech language) – provided for by the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies  (“ILPS”) of Charles University;
(3) Pursued in the English language:
-Selected follow-up Master’s study programmes (one- to three-year long);
- Selected Doctoral study programmes (three- to four-year long).

What does it cover? Scholarships are to support study at public universities in the Czech Republic.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: If the application has been accepted and may proceed to the next round of the selection procedure, the Mission shall ask the selected applicants to attend an interview. The most successful applicants shall be asked to submit complete documentation by a given deadline that the Mission shall determine so as to ensure that proposals for scholarships to be granted in a new academic year are at the disposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (Development Cooperation Department, hereinafter abbreviated as “DCD”) and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (International Relations Department, hereinafter abbreviated as “IRD”) in Prague by 31 December of the year prior to the given academic year at the latest.

How to Apply: An application for a scholarship of the Government of the CR can only be submitted through a Diplomatic Mission of the Czech Republic in the given country (hereinafter referred to as the “Mission”). Each applicant is obliged to fill in an electronic application form. The applicant shall send the filled in application form to the Mission in electronic form, i.e. by completing online registration. Applicants for a scholarship of the Government of the CR shall submit the documentation in two counterparts (i.e. two separate identical files). Only complete documentation that meets the requirements stated in this Chapter shall be considered. Documentation that does not meet the requirements shall be officially returned without any further reasoning. In order for an applicant to be admitted to study at a HEI, his/her documents proving foreign educational attainment must be recognized in the CR. It is advisable that when travelling to the CR, students should have at least two extra counterparts of the documents necessary for the admission procedure and for the recognition of foreign educational attainment with them. It is also recommended that students who shall pursue their studies at a HEI without the one-year long language and preparatory studies have their education recognized already prior to their arrival in the CR. The actual procedure is published on the public HEI website. If it is not possible to have documents translated into the Czech language pursuant to the requirements specified hereinafter in the country that nominates the applicant for the studies, applicants may enclose legalized translations into the English language done by a sworn translator/interpreter.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 September. Prospective Applicants are advised to address Concerning Their inquiries, among others, Their Eligibility and closing date for applications to the  Czech Embassies in their Countries. 
Note: The scholarships are dedicated to Solel Promoting the WHO studies of adults are foreign nationals from third Developing Countries in need. Neither a citizen of the Czech Republic, nor a citizen of the European Union, nor any other foreign national with a permanent residence permit on the territory of the Czech Republic May Therefore apply for the scholarship. Furthermore, the scholarships May Not Be Granted to persons Younger Than 18th (The Applicant has to turn 18 as of September 1 of the year When s / he commences studies in the Czech Republic at the latest).

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Yayasan Cemerlang Scholarships for Malaysian Students in Malaysia, 2014

July 16, 2013

Yayasan Cemerlang through its Tun Rahah scholarship fund is offering scholarships for Malaysian students to pursue higher education at local universities in Malaysia. The successful applicants will receive either one of the following: Full scholarship which covers tuition, living expenses and full waiver on all registrations and annual fees or Bursary that  covers tuition fees only. The deadline for the applications is 6th September 2013.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are offered in following fields: Business Management (Entrepreneurship), Business Administration (Islamic Financial Planning), Business Administration (Islamic Banking & Finance), Business Administration (Insurance), Accounting (CPA Australia), Taxation, Leadership, Government & Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences, Law and Syariah.
Course Level: Scholarships are awarded to pursue higher education at Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK), Multimedia University (MMU), The University of Malaya (UM), The National University of Malaysia (UKM), University of Science, Malaysia (USM), Islamic Science University of Malaysia (USIM), Putra University, Malaysia (UPM), University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM) and International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in Malaysia.
Scholarship Provider: The Tun Rahah Scholarship Fund, Yayasan Cemerlang
Scholarship can be taken at: Malaysia
Eligibility:
- Malaysian citizen
- For undergraduate programmes: minimum 5As in SPM / 3As in STPM
- For Masters’ programmes: minimum CGPA of 3.00 from recognized university
- Proven record in extra- curricular activities and/or social community services
- Evidence of good interpersonal communication, leadership skills
- No financial assistance from other agencies
- Specifically for fresh intake students (Foundation, Matriculation, Bachelor/Degree, Master).
Scholarship Open for International Students: Malaysians students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The Tun Rahah Scholarship Fund aims to nurture the potential of deserving young Malaysians to enable them to pursue a quality education at any local university. The Scholarship Fund aims to empower high achieving students, including those from underprivileged backgrounds, by facilitating their access to a world-class education. These awards will enable the selected candidates an opportunity to develop their full potential, fulfill their aspirations and contribute towards the nation’s development.
What does it cover? The Award will entitle a Recipient to either one of the following:
a) Full scholarship: covers tuition, living expenses and full waiver on all registrations and annual fees.
b) Bursary: covers tuition fees only. This Award is not transferable and not redeemable for cash.
How to Apply: Follow the instructions in the application form and send it by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for the applications is 6th September 2013.

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