Cox MBA Scholarships

Scholarships are available for the domestic and international students to pursue master’s degree programme. The scholarship is available to pursue Business Administration. Students can achieve these scholarships on the basis of academic achievement. The performance on the GMAT scores will also be included at the time of funding the scholarship. Students applying for this scholarship should have professional experience experience and leadership potential. The Scholarship is offered for the entire two-year period to pursue masters programme. Female are encouraged to apply for this scholarship at SMU Cox School of Business for the academic year 2013.

Study Subject(s): SMU Cox School of Business offers scholarship in Business Administration.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree.
Scholarship Provider: SMU Cox School of Business Funds this scholarship.
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Scholarship is offered on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement.
- Students must have performed in the GMAT.
-Student must have professional experience and leadership potential.

Scholarship Open for International Students: USA and International Students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Each year SMU Cox School of Business offers merit scholarships for masters programme in Business Administration. The women are encouraged to apply for the scholarship for pursuing graduate business education. Candidates are evaluated and awarded during the admission process.

Duration of Awards: Scholarships are awarded for the entire two-year period.

How to apply: All candidates who apply by March 1 (Round 3 deadline) are automatically considered for merit scholarships. To be eligible, candidates must submit their application, including all pieces (transcripts, GMAT, TOEFL, essays, etc.), by the scholarship deadline of March 1, 2013 (Round 3 deadline).

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 1 March 2013

Source: http://www.cox.smu.edu/web/full-time-mba/cox-mba-scholarship

Neurosciences in Berlin - international PhD Fellowships

Doctoral Fellowships for International Students in the Neurosciences at Charité – University Medicine in Germany, 2013

Study Subject(s):
Fellowships are available in the following subject areas:
- Molecular mechanisms of nervous system development and function
- Mechanisms of neural damage and cellular age
- Endogenous brain protection
- Nervous system regeneration
- Crosstalk between nervous and immune system
- Developmental disturbances
- Synaptic plasticity
Course Level:This scholarship is for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider: Charité – University Medicine
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:
NeuroCure offers outstanding interdisciplinary training and research opportunities for national and international scientists from a wide range of academic backgrounds.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries:
The International students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The NeuroCure Excellence Cluster invites applications for its PhD program starting in 2013 NeuroCure is an inter-institutional research network based at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the Freie Universität Berlin, with its partners, the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine Berlin-Buch (MDC), the Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) and the Deutsche Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin (DRFZ). With over 45 internationally recognized research groups, NeuroCure offers outstanding interdisciplinary training and research opportunities for national and international scientists from a wide range of academic backgrounds.

Duration of award(s):
Fellowship is offered for 3 years.

Notification:
Short-listed applicants will be invited to a Skype interview in February; the final interview will take place in March 2013.

How to Apply:
The mode of applying is electronically.


Scholarship Application Deadline:
Do submit your applications till 7 January 2013.

Source: http://www.neurocure.de/en/career.html

Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship B.A.

The Dr Goh Keng Swee (GKS) Scholarship is a private sector scholarship administered by the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS). 

Each year, 3 to 4 scholarships are awarded to outstanding individuals from 15 Asia Pacific economies (Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, PRC, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar) to pursue undergraduate studies at local universities in Singapore i.e. National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU),  Singapore Management University (SMU) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).

Eligibility
The Dr GKS Scholarship is open to students who are citizens/passport holders of Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, PRC, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Singapore citizens and PRs are not eligible to apply for the Dr GKS Scholarship.
Applicants should:
    Concurrently apply for admission to NUS, NTU, SMU or SUTD. Applicants should adhere to the university’s admission deadlines and guidelines;
    Demonstrate leadership qualities and possess good academic and co-curricular activities (CCA) achievements;
    Have sat for, or made private arrangements to sit for the SAT I;
    Preferably be below 25 years of age; and
    Select a course of study relevant to the finance sector. Most other courses (such as Engineering, Computing, Law), except specialised courses like Medicine, will also be considered.

Duration and Terms of Award
The scholarship supports a maximum of 4 years of undergraduate study (including Honours). It provides the following:
    Tuition and other compulsory fees;
    Airfare (to Singapore and return to home country upon completion of study);
    Annual maintenance allowance of SGD6500;
    Hostel allowance based on institution of study; and
    Settling-in allowance (one-off expense) of SGD200 upon arrival in Singapore.

The scholarship award will be reviewed annually and is subjected to satisfactory performance and academic results.

Application
Applications for the Dr. Goh Keng Swee scholarships will be open from 30 November 2012 to 19 February 2013.

Source: http://www.pscscholarships.gov.sg/content/pscsch/default/scholarshipapplication/otherscholarships/gks_scholarship.html

MSc in Sustainability, Development and Peace UNU JFUNU Scholarship

The Japan Foundation funded Master’s Scholarships for Developing Countries Students in the field of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace at United Nations University ISP in Japan 2013

Study Subject(s):   Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace (Global Change and Sustainability, Peace and Security and International Cooperation and Development).
Course Level:   This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider:   The Japan Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:
- Those who expect to graduate and have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent conferred before enrollment may also apply.
-  Suitable candidates must have demonstrated a passion for the study of energy.
- A particular interest and career aspiration in at least one of the following thematic areas: Global Change and Sustainability Peace and Security International Cooperation and Development
- English language proficiency The minimum score requirements for English language qualifications required by UNU-ISP are:
600 in TOEFL – Paper-Based Testing (PBT)
100 in TOEFL – Internet-Based Testing (iBT)
7.0 in IELTS – Academic format
Scholarship Open for International Students: This Scholarship is open for developing countries students.
Scholarship Description:   The scholarships and assistantships available from UNU-ISP are very limited. Only highly qualified candidates from developing countries who can demonstrate the need for financial assistance will be considered for UNU-ISP financial support.
Duration of award(s):   This Scholarship is offered for two year.
What does it cover?
The Value of the scholarship is 10,000 USD per year. Estimated total expenses for the master’s degree programme for 2 years including tuition are 6,041,800 JPY or approximately 75,438 USD. Applicants must show financial resources adequate to meet the full costs of educational and living expenses. The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and they will be considered as candidates for the award of the scholarship.
Selection Criteria:   The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and they will be considered as candidates for the award of the scholarship.
Notification:   After the application deadline, the process of reviewing applications and making admission decisions will take approximately 6-8 weeks -30 April 2013.
How to Apply:   The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 
First selection deadline is 28 February 2013
Final selection deadline is 30 April 2013.
Further Scholarship Information and ApplicationSource: http://isp.unu.edu/grad/degrees/masters/admissions.html#fees

Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program

Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program (formerly known as the TU/e Talent Scholarship Program)

Each year a considerable number of scholarships are awarded by TU/e partnered by top international technology companies.

Currently ASML, NXP, Océ, Philips and Bosch are all involved in the Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program (ALSP), named in honor of the former TU/e President.

The scholarships are awarded to students with the best grades in their previous education at renowned universities outside the Netherlands.

Attractive careers in the technological heart of the Netherlands

The TU/e prides itself on its reputation as being the worlds number 1 university for scientific output in cooperation with industry. Furthermore, the region Brainport Eindhoven is one of the most innovative centers for advanced technology in Europe. It has, for example, been the base for the technology giant Phillips Electronics for more than a century. Many more multinational companies have research, development and production facilities close to Eindhoven, including ASML and Océ, two of the ALSP scholarship partners. And in 2011 the Eindhoven region was named the most Intelligent Community in a worldwide survey by the Intelligent Community Forum.

The scholarship program
The scholarship covers a period of five years: two years studying for your Master's degree at TU/e and three years working for the company that sponsors your scholarship. In this way you will also gain international work experience and increase your career opportunities.

The scholarships will be awarded to highly talented international students who have an excellent academic record, a high score in the selection tests and in English proficiency.

The TU/e will match your academic background and particular skills to the requirements of the international organizations funding your scholarship.

The ALSP scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver and a contribution to living expenses of 5,000 euro for both of the two years of the Master's program. This is not a full cost scholarship. During the three years of your career launching experience, you will earn a competitive salary.

You automatically enter the selection for ALSP if you are admitted to a TU/e Master's program having submitted your application before the scholarship deadline of February 1, 2013.

Source: http://www.tue.nl/en/

Graduate Scholarships in Public Policy 2013-2014

The School and Department of Public Policy at Central European University are designed to offer degree programs focused on the study and practice of global public policy.

Central European University is an English-language, graduate university located in Budapest, Hungary. CEU offers programs in the social sciences, humanities, law, public policy, business management, economics, environmental sciences and policy, and mathematics.

CEU is committed to attracting talented students and scholars from around the world, and provides over € 27 million in scholarships and fellowships each year. Applicants from any country are eligible to apply. The University is accredited in the United States and Hungary.

Programs Offered
    Master of Arts in Public Policy (One Year)
    Master of Public Administration (Two Years)
    Erasmus Mundus Master of Arts Program in Public Policy—Mundus MAPP (Two Years)
    Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science—Public Policy Track

Application deadlines : January 3, 2013, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST):

Source: http://www.ceu.hu/scholarships/

Goldsmiths International Postgraduate Scholarship

There are up to 15 scholarships available to prospective international students studying for a full-time taught Masters programme. The scholarship provides a £5,000 fee waiver and is tenable for one year only.

To be eligible to apply you must have applied for a place on a full-time postgraduate taught degree, have an international fee liability and are self-financing to some extent. You will also need to demonstrate academic excellence and / or significant achievement in your chosen field of study.

Please note that students who have already started their Masters course are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

How to apply
Application form will be available online soon.

Please note that your application form for a scholarship is processed separately from your application form for admission. You must therefore ensure that you provide COPIES of all relevant transcripts and certificates with the application.

Deadline
We encourage students to apply as soon as possible. Applications must reach us by 1 April 2013.

Applicants must have also applied for admission on their chosen course by this date.

Selection criteria
All applications will be assessed on academic merit only – financial circumstances will not be taken into account.

Further Information
If you have any queries regarding these scholarships, you can email international-office@gold.ac.uk.

Source : http://www.gold.ac.uk/international/financial-info/international-scholarships/goldsmithsinternationalpostgraduatescholarship/

Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships

Scholarships are offered to students who are nationals of countries outwith the EU for undergraduate study in any subject offered by the University.

A minimum of 15 scholarships are available for the 2013-2014 session with each award worth £2,000 per year. Awards are tenable for the duration of the programme of study.

Eligibility
The scholarships are competitive and awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit.

They are awarded to students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for undergraduate study at the University of Edinburgh.

Students already on a programme are not eligible.

Applicants must also be nationals of a country outwith the EU.

Applying
Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

All applications must be submitted no later than 1 April 2013.

Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

Scholarships and Student Funding Services
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh, EH8 9YL
Work: +44 (0)131 651 4070
Fax: +44 (0)131 651 4066
Email: scholarships@ed.ac.uk


source : http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/undergraduate/international/global

Facebook Graduate Fellowships

Application Timeline
    January 7, 2013: Applications for fellowships must be submitted in full
    February 25, 2013: Award recipients will be notified by email of their acceptance

Topical Areas
We are interested in a wide range of academic topics, including the following topical areas:
    Architecture
    Compilers
    Data Mining
    Databases
    Distributed Systems
    Formal Methods
    Graphics
    Human-computer Interaction
    Internet Economics
    Machine Learning
    Natural Language Processing
    Networking
    Operating Systems
    Programming Languages
    Security/Privacy
    Social Computing
    Theory
    Vision

Benefits
Each Facebook Graduate Fellowship includes:

    Tuition and fees will be paid for the academic year.
    $30K stipend (paid over 9 months of the academic year).
    $5K per year toward conference attendance and travel.
    $2.5K toward a personal computer.
    Opportunity to intern at Facebook.

Eligibility Criteria
    Full-time Ph.D. students in topical areas represented by these fellowships who are currently involved in on-going research.
    Students must be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, System Architecture, or a related area.
    Students must be enrolled during the academic year that the Fellowship is awarded.
    Students must be nominated by a faculty member.
    The Graduate Fellowship Program is open to Ph.D students globally.

Selection Criteria
    Eligibility of applicant.
    Quality of application.
    Applicability of the project or study to Facebook.
    Other criteria as decided by Facebook in its sole discretion. Facebook complies with all equal opportunity laws.

Application Checklist
The application must include:
    1-2 page research summary which clearly identifies the area of focus. Please reference the topical areas above.
    Student's CV (with email, phone and mailing address). Please include applicable coursework.
    Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from the faculty sponsor).
    The name and website/short bio of the faculty sponsor.

Apply
    Visit the Facebook Graduate Fellowship submission site.
    PLEASE NOTE: To submit an application or letter of reference, you must be logged in to Facebook. If you have any questions/concerns, please email facebookfellowship@fb.com

Source: https://www.facebook.com/academics/app_4949752878

Chevening Scholarship 2013/14

Applications for 2013/14 Chevening Scholarships are now open. For full information about eligibility and selection criteria please read our guidance for applicants.

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.

The Chevening programme began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 116 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support approximately 700 individuals. There are over 41,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any UK university.

Source: http://www.chevening.org/

Massey University Doctoral Scholarship

All applicants for the Massey University Doctoral Scholarships are considered for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships. The Vice Chancellor's Scholarships are awarded on academic ranking to the top students.

Eligibility
The Doctoral Scholarships are open to persons who are enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for a research paper of 120 credits during a 12 month period towards a Doctoral degree at Massey University. A full-time candidate will be expected to work 40 - 50 hours per week on their Doctoral qualification. Part-time applicants are not eligible. Applicants already holding a PhD are not eligible to apply. Consideration will normally only be given to students with a GPA of 7.0 or better (on a 9 point scale, or 3.7 on a 4 point scale), or an A- average or better in graduate level papers. Applicants who are completing Honours or Masters thesis or research report must be due to submit by the end of the year (for October applications).

International Applicants
Applicants holding academic qualifications from all countries other than New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, or the United States of America must arrange a course by course evaluation by:
Education Credential Evaluators, Inc
P O Box 514-070
Milwaukee Telephone: +1 414 289 3400
Wisconsin 53203-3470 Facsimile: +1 414 289 3411
United States of America Email: Eval@ece.org
Web: www.ece.org
The applicant is required to pay for the course by course evaluation, with the applicant and Massey University each receiving a copy of the resulting evaluation report. For students with overseas qualifications who are awarded a Doctoral Scholarship, a one off payment of up to $NZ250.00 will be made towards reimbursement of the cost of the evaluation report. Successful applicants will need to provide proof of payment (i.e. a receipt), in order for reimbursement to be made with the first monthly stipend. Applications are incomplete without this report and will not be considered.
(Note: A qualifications assessment report from New Zealand Qualifications Authority is not a substitute for the course by course evaluation).

Value
1 Doctoral Scholarships
The value of the Doctoral Scholarship shall be $25,000 per annum to a maximum of 3 years. Recipients are responsible for the payment of their fees.
2Vice Chancellor's Doctoral Scholarship
The value of the Vice Chancellor's Doctoral Scholarship shall be $28,000 per annum to a maximum of 3 years. Recipients are responsible for the payment of their fees.

The Scholarships Committee may reduce the value or amend the terms and conditions of a Doctoral Scholarship to meet the circumstances of individual applicants.

Closing dates: 01/07/2013   01/10/2013   

Source: http://www.massey.ac.nz/

ICSP SCHOLARSHIP

International students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit may apply for the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP). Selected ICSP students receive a tuition-waiver scholarship ranging from $7,500 - $27,000. ICSP students agree to complete 80 hours per year of cultural service as required by the program. Cultural service can include speaking or giving demonstrations to schools or community groups about the heritage and culture of your country or participating in international events on campus.
Selection

The following criteria are used to select the successful candidate:
    Demonstrated financial need
    Experience participating in cultural activities
    Demonstrated performance and presentation skills
    Strong academic records
    Strong communication skills

Deadline
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted to International Affairs on or before January 15, 2013. Documents sent to the Admissions Office will not be accepted for your ICSP application.

Eligibilty
    Applicants must be admissible or fully admitted to the University of Oregon. New students must apply for admission to the UO for 2013-14 by January 15, 2013. To apply for admission go to http://admissions.uoregon.edu/international/index.html.
    Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or eligible to receive U.S. federal financial assistance.
    Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet the minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA requirement.

Application
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Completed ICSP application materials must submitted on or before January 15, 2013.

Completed applications must include ALL of the following and be submitted to the office of International Affairs:

We recommend that before starting you read through all of the questions carefully. The form cannot be saved for future use and there are several required attachments. Please be sure you have all attachments and answers ready before beginning. Including...

        Presentation materials The selection committee is very interested in the types of presentations you are able to make. Describe topics you are prepared to address as you represent your country and cultural background. Include a list of the materials you need to illustrate your talk (ie. slides, photographs, instruments, national dress, artifacts, etc.).
        Two-page personal biography The biography should be in the form of an essay and not a listing of facts. It should include information concerning your background, future goals, education, influential experiences and special interests.
    Two recommendation forms. You are responsible for making sure that your recommendations are submitted in English on or before January 15, 2013. Please be sure that your recommender uses the same name that is on your ICSP application. Recommendation letters submitted to the office of Admissions can NOT be used for your ICSP Application.
        Evaluators can submit this form online. Please provide them with this link bottom
        Evaluators can submit this form by mail. Print off the ICSP Recommendation Form by clicking here.

Problems Submitting Your Application Online?
If you are unable to submit this form online please contact us at issa@uoregon.edu, or call us at 541.346.3206

Source: https://international.uoregon.edu/isss/scholarships/tuition-scholarships/icsp-instructions

Master of Human Rights and Democratisation Asia Pacific Scholarships

2013-2014 Scholarships for Students from of Asia Pacific Countries to Pursue Master of Human Rights and Democratisation programme at University of Sydney and one of the four partner universities, 2013-2014

Study Subject(s):
In the first semester at the University of Sydney, students will undertake a foundational course in social science, legal and political approaches to human rights and democratisation. During the second semester students will follow two core units of study complemented by either supervised research, an internship at an in-country organisation specialising in human rights/democratisation or undertake further specialised electives. Students must select one of the four partners universities listed above to undertake their second semester study.

Courses
Core Courses
Human Rights Norms and Laws (1 & 2)
Human Rights and Democratisation Research
Dynamics of Human Rights Violations
Democratisation: Theory and Practice
Critical and Emerging Issues in the Asia Pacific

In the second semester, students will take one of the following options:
a) Internship program
b) Research thesis

          Graduates will have both the ability to undertake independent scholarly research on current issues pertaining to human rights and democratisation in the Asia Pacific and skills to put their academic understanding and practical experience to use in real situations.

Course Level:   This scholarship is for pursuing master of human rights and democratisation (Asia Pacific) (MHRD) programme.

Scholarship Provider: University of Sydney
Scholarship can be taken at:
The MHRD is a unique Master degree program in which students undertake a foundational semester of study at the University of Sydney, and then a second semester at one of the four partner universities:
Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia)
Mahidol University (Thailand)
Katmandu School of Law (Nepal)
University of Colombo (Sri Lanka)

Graduates of the program will gain an interdisciplinary understanding of human rights and democratisation in the Asia Pacific, and will have opportunities to research and examine the application of human rights and democratisation in the field with the partner institutions.

Eligibility:
Scholarships will be available to citizens of Asia Pacific countries. The award of scholarships will be determined by academic qualifications and potential contribution to human rights and democratisation.

Scholarship Open for International Students : The students of Asia Pacific Countries can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description:
20 partial scholarships, covering course fees and a stipend will be offered to outstanding applicants from across the Asia Pacific region. This is made possible with the support of a significant grant from the European Union, through the European Inter-University Centre.

Number of awards offered: 20 scholarships are offered.

How to Apply:
The mode of applying is post.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
Do submit your applications till 3 December 2012.

More Information :
http://sydney.edu.au/arts/human_rights_democratisation/student_administration/admission/index.shtml

State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program

The program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America.

Who is eligible?
Applicants to the State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program must meet all of the following criteria:

    Must be a high school senior who will graduate at the end of the 2012-13 school year*
    *Children of employees, agents, and retirees of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (the "Company") and children of employees of the Company's subsidiaries and affiliates who are otherwise eligible may apply for scholarships, but they will not receive any preferences. Disqualified persons of the Foundation (within the meaning of Section 4946(a)(1) of the Code) will not be eligible for scholarships.
    Plan to enroll in full time undergraduate study at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2013-2014 academic year
    Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 to 3.20 on a 4.00 scale (or its equivalent)
    Be a U.S. citizen
    Demonstrate financial need

What will be awarded?
    Up to twenty-six (26) selected recipients will receive a $2,500 award.
    Awards may be renewed up to one additional year based on maintaining satisfactory academic performance and full-time enrollment.
    Awards are for undergraduate study only.

When is the program deadline?
    Your application must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. on December 17, 2012.
    Only the first 360 applications received will be accepted.






Contact us:
Email:  statefarm@scholarshipamerica.org
Call: 1-507-931-1682 and ask for the State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program
State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/

Michael Malthouse Elite Sports Bursary La Trobe University

La Trobe is an Elite Athlete-Friendly University and has a strong commitment to sport and the role that it plays in a balanced educational environment. Fostering elite athletes and helping them to play sport whilst studying is a major part of that commitment. La Trobe University has many links with local and international sporting organisations. La Trobe University assists elite athletes in sourcing flexible study means to enable them to continuing performing at optimum level whilst studying.

Eligibility/Selection Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
    be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa; and
    be studying Australian Year 12 or IB in 2012, and
    be intending to enrol in a course at a La Trobe campus; and
    achieve an ATAR of 90+; and
    demonstrate high achievement in their chosen sport; and
    be currently competing at state, national or international level in their chosen sport. The chosen sport must be recognised by one of the listed organisations* or if not, the applicant must apply to the University for an exception to be made; and
    be supported by referee reports

*Australian Institute of Sport, State Institutes or Academies of Sport, AFL Players Association, Australian Cricketers Association, Rugby Union Players Association, Rugby League Professionals Association, Australian Professional Footballers Association, National senior squad members from the National Athlete and Career Education supported sports.

Value (2013)
$10,000 for one year

How to apply
Applications close 30 November 2012.

For further information or advice please contact the Scholarships Unit:
Telephone: 03 9479 2014
Email: scholarships@latrobe.edu.au
Source: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/uni-wide/michael-malthouse-elite-sports-bursary

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia

The partnership track of the JISPA allows scholars to study a specially designed graduate level course concentrating on macroeconomics at an IMF partnership university. The partnership universities are:

Partnership Universities
    National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS): one-year and two-year programs
    Hitotsubashi University (HIT): two-year program
    International University of Japan (IUJ): two-year program
    The University of Tokyo (UT): two-year program

All subjects, including the thesis component, are taught entirely in English.

The universities offer subjects that cover essential elements that will allow scholars to enter the macroeconomic policy dialogue at an international level. All of the universities have a strong macroeconomic oriented focus on:
    macroeconomic policy formulation
    central banking and monetary policy
    financial markets and institutions

They also offer various optional subjects that will allow scholars to pursue their particular interests, relevant to the topic of their master’s thesis or policy research paper. This thesis component is considered one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of the program.

Subjects are taught by dedicated professors, many of whom have experience working as professionals of the IMF, World Bank, and other international institutions, as well as senior government officials.

The application deadline for the partnership track is December 10, 2012. After an initial screening of applications, selected candidates will be contacted by the IMF to arrange an interview, which is typically done in their countries with representatives from the partnership universities. A math and/or English examination may also be administered at this time. Final selection will be made on the basis of the interview, math and English competencies, the application form, and any other supplementary information. (please see the application guidelines for the partnership track for the complete information).

For further information on the application procedure, including the application form, please contact:
Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia
IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
21st Floor Fukoku-Seimei Building
2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011 Japan
Tel. +81 3 3597-6708
Fax +81 3 3597-6705
Email: jisais@imf.org
Source: http://www.imf.org/external/oap/partnership.htm

RMIT Foundation Studies scholarship

If you are an international student enrolling in Foundation Studies at RMIT, this scholarship could pay a contribution towards your tuition fees.

Values and duration
The scholarship pays $5000 towards your tuition fees.
Number of scholarships available

Twelve scholarships are available each year.

Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

    be an international student
    be studying Foundation Studies at RMIT
    display high standards of academic merit and personal achievement.

This scholarship is not available if you are studying any undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

How to apply
Download the scholarship application form  and the Application for Foundation Studies form. Send both your completed applications together to:
RMIT International
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne, Victoria 3001
Fax: +61 3 9663 6925

Close date
February intake :  9 December 2012
June  intake :  27 April 2013
July intake :  18 May 2013
September intake : 20 July 2013

Contact

International Scholarships Office
	Phone	(+61 3) 9925 5135
	Fax	(+61 3) 9663 6925
	Email	ISscholarships@rmit.edu.au
	Visit us	International desk at Info Corner Level 1, Building 22, City Campus 330 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000

Source: http://www.rmit.edu.au

Special Program of “Engineering Science 21st MEXT Scholarship

Special Program of  “Engineering Science 21st Century”  for Graduate Courses in English Graduate School of Engineering Science, OSAKA UNIVERSITY “Enrollment in October 2013” Application Guide for Foreign Students applying for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarship

1. Admission Capacity [TENTATIVE]
Master’s and Doctoral Course:  Five students who are going to enroll in the Doctoral Course after completion of Master’s Course
Doctoral Course:
Five students
Both capacities are in total for
          Department of Materials Engineering Science,
          Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, and
          Department of Systems Innovation,

whose research areas and topics are found at the website:
http://www.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/research/

2. Application Requirements
Applicant must be a newly-arriving foreign student who
  -  has a cumulative grade point average of 2.30 or higher for the last two full years of study and  must be a student who is expected to maintain the same level while receiving scholarship, and
  -  fulfills the following requirements and will be able to perform research at postgraduate level.

(1) Eligible applicants : must belong to one of the following categories:
   (a) Non-Japanese who hold a resident visa (College Student Visa), the status of which permits enrollment in a Graduate School under the Immigration-Control and Refugee-Recognition Act.
   (b) Non-Japanese who are expected to obtain the above status upon enrollment in the Graduate School, under the Immigration-Control and Refugee-Recognition Act.

(2) Nationality : Countries whose citizens are eligible for the Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship .

(3) Age Born : after April 2, 1978.

(4) Academic career
Master’s and Doctoral Course applicants must
   (a) have graduated from a university or college or are expected to graduate prior to the date of  enrollment to the course;
   (b) have completed 16 years of formal school education in countries other than Japan or be expected to complete it prior to the date of enrollment to the course;
   (c) have completed 15 years of formal school education in countries other than Japan or be  expected to complete it prior to the date of enrollment to the course, and be approved as having outstanding academic records by the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University;
   (d) have completed 15 years of formal education program in Japan that is administered by foreign schools and is approved by the Minister of The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Japanese Government or are expected to complete it prior to the date of enrollment to the course, and be approved as having outstanding academic records by the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University; or
   (e) be approved as an equivalent academically to a university graduate by the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University and be at least 22 years of age prior to the date of enrollment to the course.

Doctoral Course applicants must
   (a) have completed a master’s course at a graduate school of university/college or be expected to complete prior to the date of enrollment to the course;
   (b) have either graduated from a Japanese university, or completed 16 years of formal school education in countries other than Japan followed by at least 2 years of research experience at universities/research institutes, and be approved having research ability by referring their research achievement as equivalent to master’s degree level by the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University; or
   (c) be approved as an equivalent academically to a master’s course graduate by the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University and be at least 24 years of age prior to the date of enrollment to the course.

(5) Language ability
Required English proficiency is above 79 for TOEFL-IBT, 213 for TOEFL-CBT, 550 for TOEFL-PBT or equivalent.

(6) Health
Applicants must be good in health, and free from any infectious diseases.

(7) Attendance availability
Applicants should arrive in Japan immediately prior to the date of enrollment and start the course on the date of enrollment.

(8) Notes on ineligible applicants
Applicants are not eligible, if they belong to one of the following categories listed by MEXT. Any grantee who falls in any of the followings is disqualified from the scholarship.
(a) The Applicant is an active member of the military or a civilian employed by the military.
(b) The Applicant is unable to travel to Japan within the dates set by the receiving university.
(c) The Applicant who was a grantee of a Japanese Government Scholarship in the past will not be selected unless he/she had at least three years of research or teaching experience after returning to his/her home country. This exclusion will not apply to (i) JAPANESE STUDIES STUDENTS or (ii) a foreign student who was in Japan under JAPAN-KOREA JOINT EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR THE STUDENT IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS and returned to home country after completing his/her study.
(d) The Applicant is already the recipient of a scholarship from an organization (including a government organization in his/her country of origin) other than MONBUKAGAKUSHO (MEXT).
(e) The Applicant is applying for this scholarship through more than one university or at the same time applying for other support program for international students by MONBUKAGAKUSHO (MEXT) or Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). (including the Applicant who has been selected as a grantee of a support program by MEXT or JASSO and who will continuously have the same support in the semester which starts in October 2013)
(f) The applicant is residing (or planning to reside) in Japan prior to starting the semester in October 2013. (The Applicant is to enroll at a university in Japan as a privately funded student in  academic year 2013 and will still be enrolled in the semester which starts in October 2013.

Application Period : Monday, December 3, 2012 to Friday, December 14, 2012

Source: http://www.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

Bournemouth MBA Scholarships

The Business School launches new MBA Scholarships for students looking to start the Bournemouth MBA in September 2013.

The Business School is delighted to offer six fully–funded places for UK/EU and International students offered a place to start the Bournemouth MBA in September 2013. These scholarships are worth £15,000 each, covering the full course fee.

In addition, we are offering six part–funded places for International (non-EU) students looking to commence the Bournemouth MBA in September 2013. These scholarships are worth £7,500 each, covering half of the course fee.

The scholarships are for full–time students only. They are not available for students wishing to study part-time.

Scholarship selection criteria
Your eligibility for the fully–funded scholarship of £15,000 will be based on academic merit, work experience and an outstanding personal profile as evidenced in your personal statement. The fully–funded scholarships are open to UK/EU and International (non–EU) students who have been offered a place on the Bournemouth MBA to start in September 2013.

Applications for the part–funded scholarship of £7,500 will be assessed on academic merit and only International (non–EU) students offered a place on the Bournemouth MBA may apply.

The scholarships are offered in addition to the MBA Director’s Scholarship. You may apply for the MBA Director’s Scholarship but you can only be in receipt of one scholarship.

How to apply
To apply for a Business School MBA Scholarship, please download and complete the Business School Scholarship application form:

The closing date for applications is 31 May 2013 for entry to the course in September 2013.

Source : http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/mba/full-and-part-funded-mba-scholarships.html

NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers:
    Scholarship support
    Paid research training at the NIH during the summer
    Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation

Scholarship support
The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year, and can be renewed up to 4 years.

Research Training at the NIH
For each full or partial scholarship year, you are committed to two NIH service obligations. The obligations are actually benefits of the UGSP, providing you with invaluable research training and experience at the NIH.

    10-week Summer Laboratory Experience. After each year of scholarship support, you will train for 10 weeks as a paid summer research employee in an NIH research laboratory. This employment occurs after the receipt of the scholarship award. Each scholar will be assigned to an NIH researcher and an NIH postdoctoral fellow, who will serve as mentors. You will also attend formal seminars and participate in a variety of programs.
    Employment at the NIH after Graduation. After graduation, you will continue your training as a full-time employee in an NIH research laboratory. You must serve 1 year of full-time employment for each year of scholarship.

Eligibility requirements
You must meet all of these requirements in order to be eligible for admission into the UGSP.
- U.S.A. citizen or U.S.A. permanent resident
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America
- Undergraduate University Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0-point scale or within the top 5 percent of your class
- Having 'Exceptional Financial Need' as certified by your undergraduate institution financial aid office (Federal Register, Vol. 77, No. 74, Tuesday, April 17, 2012Icon indicating an External Link) - see table.

Persons in Family (Includes only dependents listed on Federal income tax forms)	Family Income Level (Adjusted gross income, rounded to the nearest $100.00)
1	$22,340.00
2	$30,260.00
3	$38,180.00
4	$46,100.00
5	$54,020.00
6	$61,940.00
7	$69,860.00
8	$77,780.00
For families with more then 8 persons, add $3,960 for each additional person
Table Updated April 17, 2012.

Key dates for admission consideration in fall 2013-2014 academic year
    January 2, 2013 - Online Application Opens
    February 28, 2013 - Online Application Closes

Source: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp

DOE Scholars Program

The DOE Scholars Program introduces students or recent college graduates to DOE’s mission and operations. As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program, you will earn a competitive edge by familiarizing yourself with DOE functions while showcasing your education, talent and skills.

The U.S. Department of Energy seeks students and post-graduates for the DOE Scholars Program in the following disciplines:
Engineering, Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Information Technology, Physics, Business, Policy, Program Management, Mathematics,  Statistics, Safety and Health, Accounting and Finance, Law, Communications and other related areas

To qualify for the DOE Scholars Program, you will need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- U.S. citizenship, and at least 16 years of age (no exceptions).
- Undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate of an accredited institute of higher education. Exceptions may be made on academic status on a case-by-case basis for summer appointments only.

Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:
- Career possibilities with the nation’s leading sponsor for scientific research
- Opportunities to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts
- Stipends of up to $650 per week (depending on academic status)
- Travel arrangements to and from appointment site; travel reimbursements for occasional off-site meetings

Apply Now for the DOE Scholars Program!
The application period will be open from October 15, 2012 through January 4, 2013.

Source: http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/default.htm

Scholarships for PhD in Economics and Finance

The PhD in Economics and Finance at Università Bocconi is a 4-year full-time program designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to acquire first rate research skills. It started in 2010 with the merge between the PhD programs in Economics and in Finance.

The program has been organized within the two curricula of Economics and Finance (students select one curriculum when they apply). By its nature, the program is multidisciplinary and students have the option to choose from a wide range of electives. Dedicated mentorship and support are offered to students throughout their time at Bocconi.


Our PhD classes are enriched by the interaction among students from all over the world, with backgrounds not only in economics and finance, but also other disciplines such as engineering and statistics. International exchanges are promoted within the framework of the European Doctoral Group in Economics (http://www.edge-page.net/).

Faculty members are highly performing in terms of international publications and are active members of the international community. They publish in or serve on the editorial boards of leading research journals, such as American Economic Review, Econometrica, Journal of Econometrics, Journal of Economic Theory, Journal of Finance, Journal of Monetary Economics, Journal of Political Economy, Mathematical Finance, Quarterly Journal of Economics, Review of Economic Studies, and many others. Faculty members have been and currently are the recipients of prestigious competitive grants (e.g., by the European Research Council and the National Science Foundation in the United States).

The PhD program is designed to prepare and foster an academic career on the international jobmarket. Other career opportunities include central banks, governments and international organizations. In the last few years our students have been hired by prestigious schools and organizations such as: ESSEC International Business School, The Bank of England, Bank of Italy, Harvard University, London Business School, National Bank of New Zealand, Queen Mary College, Xiamen University, Toulouse School of Economics and others.

Fellowships are available for admitted students.
Applicants should hold or be completing a graduate degree or equivalent.
A B2 (CEFR) competence level of English or above is required to be admitted to the PhD program.
At the first step, up to 10 PhD fellowships (which cover four years of study) are available for the PhD in Economics and Finance. Afterwards, other positions (with or without fellowship) can be allocated according to merit to the PhD in Economics and Finance.
Applications are due by February 1st, 2013.

Source: http://www.unibocconi.eu

MMMF grant for women from developing countries

For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF awards grants of approximately $12,000 each; grants are not renewable.  The MMMF also typically invites the recipients to Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor.
A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:

    has a record of service to women and children and a commitment to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries
    resides in the U.S. or Canada at the time she submits the application
    is enrolled (in residence) at an accredited U.S. or Canadian educational institution for the academic year 2012-2013, and intends to be enrolled for the 2013-2014 academic year
    will use the grant toward the completion of her degree
    is a national of a lower or middle income developing member country, as designated by the MMMF Country Eligibility List
    is not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Canadian Landed Immigrant
    intends to return to her country (or other developing country) within two years of completing use of the MMMF grant and perform at least two years of service
    demonstrates financial need and satisfactory academic performance
    is at least 25 years old by December 31, 2012
    is not related to a World Bank Group staff member or his/her spouse

There are no exceptions to the MMMF educational grant criteria listed above.

The application for the academic year 2013/2014 is open from October 15th until January 9th, 2013.

Source: http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-us.html

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program is Now Accepting Applications for the 2013-2014

Eligibility
Eligibility for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship requires that all applicants:
- Be a U.S. citizen at the time of applying (December 5, 2012);
- Have a minimum of five years full-time classroom teaching experience prior to completing the application;
- Have been teaching full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last seven years in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline;
- Be currently employed full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school or school district;
- Be able to provide a letter of recommendation from a school district official as one of their three required letters of recommendation; and
- Be able obtain approval for leave of absence from teaching in order to participate in the program for the full 11 months.

In addition:
    Current and former Einstein Fellows are not eligible to apply for a second fellowship.
    Eligible individuals may apply a maximum of 3 times within a 6 year period.

Einstein Fellowship Benefits
- Einstein Fellows spend 11 months in a Federal Agency or U.S. Congressional office engaged in education policy and/or program related activities, bringing their experience as an educator to the offices in which they serve.
- The Triangle Coalition provides a program orientation in September and professional development session for Fellows throughout the year, including opportunities for Fellows to interact with various organizations, associations and experts who focus on STEM education issues and are located in the Washington Metropolitan area.
- Host agencies provide a designated office space and agency/office specific orientation and training.
- Einstein Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $6,000 plus a $1,000 housing allowance.
- Einstein Fellows have a travel allowance for approved travel related to their host agency assignments and their own professional development. The travel stipends vary by agency, but average a maximum of $3,800 per year.
- Einstein Fellows also are reimbursed for moving/relocations expenses up to a maximum amount that varies by host agency.

How to Apply
Application Requirements
    All applications to the Einstein Fellowship program must be completed online through the online application system.
    Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements.
    All applications are due by Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 11:00PM ET.

Source: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/einstein/

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study only, and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program.

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
• demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
• demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
• demonstrate financial need;
• be citizens of the United States of America;
• be high school seniors attending high school in the United States and graduating in winter 2012 or spring 2013; and
• plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2013-2014 academic year.

In addition, semifinalists must be nominated by an eligible community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or executive director of a nonprofit organization, and must provide documentation to certify academic performance and financial need. Finalists will be interviewed via Skype or telephone by a member of the selection committee. Learn more about the qualifications of a GE-Reagan Foundation Scholar or download a GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program flyer here.

Qualified candidates may apply online starting October 15, 2012 through January 10, 2013 or until 25,000 applications are submitted, whichever comes first. To be considered for this award, candidates must complete the secure online application and all of its components prior to the deadline. Deadline extensions will not be granted, and incomplete applications will be disqualified. Materials submitted in hard copy prior to the semifinalist stage will not be considered and will be discarded. Only the first 25,000 completed applications will be considered.

Applicants who have questions about the application process may contact the program’s administrator, Scholarship Management Services, at 1-507-931-1682 and ask for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program or email
ge-reagan@scholarshipamerica.org . Applicants should anticipate a response to inquiries within one business day. Personnel at GE and The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation cannot address applicant questions.

DEADLINE: Midnight CST, January 10, 2013 

Source: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx

National University of Singapore NGS Scholarship

The NGS Scholarship is awarded to talented students with an aptitude for innovative, high calibre PhD research.

Terms
    Monthly stipend of S$3,200 up to 4 years of the PhD studies, or up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier.
    Other allowances include :  computer allowance,  book allowance, conference allowance.
    Student must commit to PhD from the outset, cannot exit with MSc.

The terms for the NGS Scholarship are being reviewed. Revised terms of the Scholarship will be implemented from the January 2014 intake onwards.
Please refer to NUS or NGS website regularly for updates.

Eligibility
    Opens worldwide.
    Graduates with a passion for research.
    Graduates with at least 2nd Upper Honours, or equivalent qualifications.
    GRE is compulsory for students applying from overseas. Only strongly recommended for graduates from local institutions, e.g. NUS or NTU.
    TOEFL is compulsory (ONLY applicable for applicants whose native tongue or medium of undergraduate instruction is not in English).

Condition
    Students are not eligible for the President's Graduate Fellowship (PGF).
    Award is renewable, subject to satisfactory academic performance of CAP ≥ 3.8 at the end of every semester.

Supervisors
NGS members in NUS and Duke-NUS in integrated research programmes.
Application

Click here to apply online*. All supporting documents, together with a printed copy of the application form are to be submitted by post to:

NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS)
Centre For Life Sciences (CeLS)
28 Medical Drive, #05-01
Singapore 117456

* ONLY Online Applications are accepted. For instructions and application procedures, please click here.

For further queries about the NGS Scholarship, please contact Ms Anu at +65-6516 1480. Her email address is ngsenquiry@nus.edu.sg.
Closing Date for Application             
Intake
   
Closing Date for AY2013/14 Semester 1 :  15 November 2012

Source: http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/NGSS.html

La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES)

La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) are targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs.

Who is eligible?
- citizens of countries other than Australia or New Zealand
- commencing international students wanting to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, full degrees at La Trobe in 2013
- applicants who scored a minimum of 80 per cent or equivalent in their previous degree/award
-  students who meet or will meet the University’s academic and English entry requirements at the commencement date of their course (and have received an offer at the time of applying for this scholarship).
Note: applicants need to meet all the criteria above.

How to apply
Applicants are required to have an offer to study in a degree program commencing in 2013 at La Trobe University at the time of applying for this scholarship.

Applicants must complete a scholarship application form (PDF 76kb) and submit it to La Trobe International via email at intapplication@latrobe.edu.au by the application deadline.
Application deadline for Semester 1, 2013
- AES round one closing date – Friday, 14 December 2012
- AES round two closing date – Friday, 25 January 2013

Tenure
The scholarships are non-renewable tuition fee awards of A$10 000-$20 000 paid across a maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months). Recipients of the scholarship would be required to pay for any difference in fees for their first two semesters, fees for the remainder of their course and also Overseas Student Health Cover. These scholarships are not renewable and do not cover living costs.

Continuation of the scholarship into a second semester (where relevant) is subject to satisfactory progress and continued enrolment in the program of study for which the scholarship was awarded. Maintaining a C grade average is required, and satisfactory progress will be monitored.

Source: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/scholarships/coursework

Grant for Japan-related Research Projects

Purpose of the Program:
   The program aims at enhancing mutual understanding between Asian countries and Japan through promoting research projects in the field of the social sciences or humanities that are related to Japan.

Eligible Projects for Application:
   Any research project to be carried out by individual or a group in the field of the social sciences or humanities that is related to Japan.

Qualification of Applicant:
   Researcher shall be of Southeast or East Asian (non Japanese) nationality, living outside Japan. Awarded researcher must conduct the proposed research by himself or herself.

Fiscal 2012 Program:
   Application period :　September 1 ~ October 31, 2012
  Grant period :  One year (April 2013 through March 2014), but can be extended by another 6 months maximum if required.
  Grant budget :  Approx.55 million in total, with approx. 70 projects to be selected

Application:
 - The Application Form duly filled in and signed shall be submitted together with a letter of recommendation, free form, from a person with an academic background by resisted airmail.
-  The Application Form, the Application Guide and the Instruction Sheet for Fiscal 2012 attached below.

Application Guide
http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/pdf/jare/Jara%20Application%202012/Jare%20Application%20Guide%202012%20E.pdf


Instruction Sheet for Application Form
http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/pdf/jare/Jara%20Application%202012/Jare%20Instruction%20Sheet%202012%20E.pdf


Application Form
http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/pdf/jare/Jara%20Application%202012/Jare%20Application%20Form%202012%20E.pdf

Language for Application: English or Japanese

Selection:
    The selection of applications will be made by the Foundation’s Selection　Committee made up of certain persons of high academic standing. Based on such determination, the Foundation’s Board of Directors will approve the grant

Source: http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/Jare/japanrela.htm

SCHOLARSHIP FOR WATER AND SANITATION PROFESSIONALS AT UNESCO-IHE

The Rotary Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals have been designed to promote long-term productive relationships between Rotarians and highly skilled water and sanitation professionals in their communities. Rotary scholars will benefit from the support they receive through regular contact with sponsoring Rotarians from their home country and the opportunity to interact with Rotarians in the Netherlands. After graduating, scholars’ expertise will be put to work improving water and sanitation conditions in their own community with a project the scholar and sponsoring Rotarians will design together.

In addition, Rotary Foundation alumni are part of an extensive network of fellow Rotary scholarship recipients and Rotarians worldwide. Becoming involved with a local Rotary club and the alumni association allows scholars to stay connected to Rotary’s global community and resources.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Students eligible for this scholarship must be provisionally admitted to one of the following degree programs at UNESCO-IHE (joint programs are not eligible):
    MSc in Municipal Water and Infrastructure
    MSc in Water Management
    MSc in Water Science and Engineering

Students must also live or work in one of the eligible countries. Please review the Scholar Eligibility Requirements for a list of eligible countries, and additional requirements.

Application Process
Students provisionally admitted to one of the three eligible UNESCO-IHE academic programs will seek the sponsorship of their local Rotary club or district. Please review the scholarship application form for details regarding the application process.

Completed applications must be received by TRF from sponsor Rotarians no later than 15 July of the year in which studies begin. Scholarship awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications submitted directly to TRF by the student will not be considered.

TRF awards scholarships in the amount of €25,000. Funding to cover additional costs (including international travel) related to participation in the academic program will be coordinated by UNESCO-IHE

Source: http://www.unesco-ihe.org/Rotary-Scholarships-for-Water-and-Sanitation-Professionals

2013 FORD FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS

Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

Eligibility to apply for a Ford fellowship is limited to:
- All citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation,
- Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations),
- Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.

For information regarding level-specific eligibility requirements, stipends, and other program information for each of the three levels of the Fellowship program, please access the fact sheet for the program level of your interest, predoctoral, dissertation or postdoctoral.

2013 Ford Fellowship competitions are NOW OPEN and currently accepting applications
Predoctoral application deadline is November 14, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)
Dissertation and Postdoctoral application deadline is November 19, 2012 (11:59 PM EST)

Supplementary Materials receipt deadline (all levels) is January 9, 2013 (11:59 PM EST)  

Source: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/index.htm

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship The 10 Biggest Scholarships in the World

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work.

Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Davidson Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional meetings and a special reception.

Davidson Fellows named as one of The 10 Biggest Scholarships in the World by TheBestColleges.org and one of 7 Prestigious Undergrad Scholarships in U.S. News & World Report.

Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Davidson Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional meetings and a special reception.

Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration as a Davidson Fellow, applicants must: 
- Be 18 or younger as of October 4, 2013.
- Be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States, or a Permanent Resident of the United States residing in the United States, or be stationed overseas due to active U. S. military duty.
- There is no minimum age for eligibility.
-  The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. This scholarship is not geared toward students at the novice level. See Project Criteria.

Davidson Fellows must be available to attend, with at least one parent or guardian, the awards reception and other recognition events to be held in October 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Travel expenses and lodging will be provided by the Institute.)

The deadline is February 6, 2013. Please visit the How to Apply page for additional information.

Source: http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/

Eiffel scholarships 2013/2014

The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs launched the Eiffel excellence scholarship programme in January 1999 to support French centres of higher education in their international outreach initiatives, in a context of mounting competition among developed countries, to attract elite overseas students on master's, engineering and  PhD courses.

The Eiffel Programme offers funding for: 
- a Master’s postgraduate degree course
- a 10-month jointly tutored and jointly supervised component as part of PhD course,
preferably during the 2nd  or 3rd year.

Areas of study covered by the Eiffel Programme
The areas of study concerned by the Eiffel scholarships are:
- engineering sciences at Master level, sciences in a broader sense for PhD level (engineering
sciences, exact sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and life sciences, nano- and
bio-technology, earth and environmental sciences and information and communication sciences
and technology)
- economics and management
- law and political sciences

Duration of the Eiffel scholarship
Master course: The Eiffel scholarship grant is attributed on condition that the student fulfils the
annual academic requirements of the curriculum for a  maximum duration of 12 months when
registering for M2, a maximum of 24 months when registering for M1 and maximum duration of
36 months when registering for an engineering science diploma.

Deadline for receipt of applications by Campus France : January 9th, 2013

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has contracted the management of the Eiffel
Programme to:
CAMPUS FRANCE
28 rue de la Grange-aux-Belles 75010 Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 40 40 59 30
E-mail: candidatures.eiffel@campusfrance.org
All practical information can be consulted on the Campus France website:
http://www.campusfrance.org/fr/eiffel

the NAF Schlarships

Founded in 1921, the NAF is the leading bilateral foundation initiating and supporting high-impact exchange between the Netherlands and the United States, including the NAF/Fulbright Fellowships and programmes in the arts, business, public policy and historic preservation. NAF activities provide donors and recipients with access to a broad network of educational, cultural and business organisations that exemplify Dutch and U.S. excellence in a number of disciplines.

Duisenberg school of finance and The Netherland-America Foundation offers one grant consisting of a 100% tuition waiver. The waiver includes tuition and supervision, but does not include course materials or living expenses, which vary according to your circumstances and lifestyle.
All candidates must complete the DSF online application prior to applying for the scholarship. Application deadline (to the Netherland-America Foundation) -- 1 June 2013.

Applications are competitive. One scholarship will be awarded for the 2013/14 academic year.
Please send your completed application by regular mail or express delivery to The Netherland-America Foundation, or by email to amolenaar@thenaf.org.

Click here to download the application form.

For information please contact:
Angela Molenaar
Executive Director
The Netherland-America Foundation
82 Wall Street, Ste. 1101
New York, NY 10005
amolenaar@thenaf.org

or Rick Rudolph at rick.rudolph@dsf.nl
NOTE: This scholarship opportunity is limited to U.S. citizens.

Source: http://www.dsf.nl/home/admissions/financial_aid/country_specific_scholarships

Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship 13-14

The East-West Center is pleased to invite applications for the Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship (APLP) for the 2013 – 2014 year. The APLP is the center of excellence for leadership education in the Asia Pacific region and a signature program of the East West Center.

Currently celebrating its 12th anniversary, the APLP has created a network of 432 dynamic leaders in 53 countries who are helping to build a peaceful, prosperous and just Asia Pacific community. Upon acceptance, all participants receive a fellowship valued at approximately $15,000 USD to cover the majority of the program costs.

Program Description
The APLP seeks outstanding individuals from all walks of life (government, business, NGOs, health sciences, media, monastic orders, and education) to participate in an innovative leadership development program at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawai’i.

From August – December 2013, 35 Fellows from around the globe will join regional specialists and leadership educators in a dynamic learning community. From January – April 2014, Fellows have the option to participate in extended fieldwork in Southeast Asia, internships, self-designed projects and employment experience.

To Apply
Applications completed by the priority deadline of December 1st will receive a final decision by March 1st.  Applications completed after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates who wish to be considered for scholarships should complete their applications by the priority deadline.

Eligibility requirements and application information is available on the APLP website at:  http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/aplp

Source: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/scholarships-fellowships/asia-pacific-leadership-program-fellowship