Host University Recommendation Scholarships

Ritsumeikan University takes great pride in its track record as a leader among Japanese private universities in the acceptance of overseas students. With a history of positive evaluation from government affiliated agencies such as the the Japanese Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture (MONBUKAGAKUSHO), World Bank and Asian Development Bank, Ritsumeikan University, as a host university, has established agreements and worked collaboratively with these agencies in recruiting the best students.

Now, Ritsumeikan University will carry out recruitment procedures for each of the following three Host University Recommendation Scholarships:

1. MONBUKAGAKUSHO Scholarship
2. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGS Program)
3. Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-Japan SP)

In order to apply for any or all of the scholarships shown above, please follow these steps:

1. Determine your eligibility for application to each scholarship by referring to the eligibility requirements contained in the links below.
2. Confirm the availability of your desired program by referring to the information below in 2) Study Programs and Recruited Numbers.
3. Refer to 3) Application Procedure below to find downloadable application forms. All materials listed here must reach our office by the application deadline.

(Application Period: Nov. 6 - Dec. 14, 2009)

For more information please visit http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/international_programs/grad_programs/scholarship_info/application.shtml

Source: http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/index.htm

Masters of Science in Geospatial Technologies - Erasmus Mundus

The International Masters Program (Master of Science, M.Sc.) in Geospatial Technologies is a cooperation of:

* Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU), Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi), Münster, Germany.
* Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Castellón, Dept. Lenguajes y Sistemas Informaticos (LSI), Castellón, Spain.
* Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), Instituto Superior de Estatística e Gestão de Informação (ISEGI), Lisboa, Portugal,
* selected within the Erasmus Mundus Programme, project reference: 2007-0064/001 FRAME MUNB123.

Medium of instruction: English
Awarded joint degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geospatial Technologies

The three-semester Masters program targets holders of Bachelor degrees in application areas of Geographic Information (GI), e.g., environmental planning, regional planning, geography, logistics, transportation, marketing, energy provision, computer science. GI is a rapidly growing market, lacking qualified GI personnel and offering excellent career chances. Therefore, the Masters Program targets life-long learning for graduates and professionals in the fields of geography, surveying, planning, local adminstration, etc., who are willing to acquire additional GI skills for applying them in their respective GI application area.

The European Commission provides

* 8 financial contributions to EU students (in this context nationals from EU Member States and EEA-EFTA countries). The financial contribution includes a support to living costs of 500 € per month (9.000 € in total), coverage of tuition fees of 1.500 € per semester (4.500 € in total), and an insurance package.
* 2 full scholarships to students from the Western Balkans and Turkey Window. Full scholarships include a contribution to travel, installation and all other types of costs (8.000 € in total), monthly allowances of 1.000 € per month (18.000 € in total), coverage of tution fees of 3.500 € per semester (10.500 € in total), and an insurance package.
* 10 full scholarships to third country students (other nationals than EU and Window students above). Full scholarships include a contribution to travel, installation and all other types of costs (8.000 € in total), monthly allowances of 1.000 € per month (18.000 € in total), coverage of tution fees of 3.500 € per semester (10.500 € in total), and an insurance package.
* 4 scholarships for third country scholars (visiting researchers). Scholarships include a lump sum of 14.800 € for supporting all types of costs.
* see also conditions and definitions for Erasmus Mundus scholarships

As for the application, first you will have to register as a

# EU student applying for an Erasmus Mundus grant (deadline Apr 30, 2010), or
# Third country student or student from the Western Balkans and Turkey Window (deadline Jan 15, 2010), or
# Third country scholar applying for an Erasmus Mundus grant (deadline Jan 15, 2010), or
# Student NOT applying for an Erasmus Mundus grant (deadline Jul 31, 2010 - an earlier application is recommended especially for applicants from non-European countries due to visa processes).

Source: http://geotech.uni-muenster.de/

S I X T E E N T H ( 1 6 t h ) F O R E I G N E R S ’ F E L L OWS H I P S P R O G R A M M E

Programmes of Scholarships for Foreigners

In 1995 the Foundation established an annual programme of grants and scholarships for research, study and artistic endeavour within Greece. The programme is intended exclusively for non-Greeks: members of national academies, university professors at all levels holding a doctorate, post-doctorate researchers, post-graduate students and doctoral candidates, artists, and teachers, in both primary and secondary education, of Greek language, literature, history and culture.

Programmes of Scholarships for ForeignersIn certain cases, the programme may accept second generation Greeks, and Greeks who permanently live abroad and have been studying or have been employed in foreign Universities for over 10 or 15 years, depending on the type of scholarship.

The programme also includes Cypriot citizens, who have studied and reside outside Greece, and are members of National Academies, University professors of all levels –doctorae holders and post-doctorae researchers– as well as distinguished artists.

The Programme aims at promoting the Greek language, history and culture abroad, thereby creating and encouraging ties of friendship and cooperation between members of the foreign academic community and their Greek counterparts.

The recipients of the grants and scholarships come from 61 countries: Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Congo, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Mongolia, Moldavia, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela.

DEADLINΕ FOR SUBMISSION OF CANDIDATURES: JANUARY 31st, 2010

ONLINE Application forms »

Source : http://www.onassis.gr

ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme

ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.

The ICE WaRM scholarship programme aims to:

• provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
• provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
• encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
• provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
• provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and
• demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND PARTNER UNIVERSITY WEBLINKS

We recommend that you visit the Post-Graduate Programmes page of the website to find out more about the programme.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSING DATES

Semester 1 (July 2010) - Deadline 26th February 2010
Semester 2 (February 2011) - Deadline 27th August 2010

ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time. The current round (to commence in Semester 2 - July 2010 has a deadline of 26th February, 2010.

Source : http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=183

Environmental Education Grants

The Grants Program sponsored by EPA's Environmental Education Division (EED), Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education, supports environmental education projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. EPA awards grants each year based on funding appropriated by Congress. Annual funding for the program ranges between $2 and $3 million. Most grants will be in the $15,000 to $25,000 range.

2010 Environmental Education Grants
The deadline for applying for a 2010 environmental education grant is December 15, 2009. Specific instructions for submitting an application are provided on the How to Apply for an Environmental Education Grant page.

Source: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html