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