University of Bologna Study Grants for International Students

University of Bologna
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 31 Mar 2016 (annual)
Study in: Italy
Course starts September 2016

Brief description:

The University of Bologna awards 40 study grants to deserving international students who wish to register for First, Single, and Second Cycle Degree Programmes at the University of Bologna for A.Y. 2016/2017.

Host Institution(s):

University of Bologna, Italy

Field(s) of study:

First, Single, and Second Cycle Degree Programmes offered at the University.

Number of Scholarships:

40 scholarships: 8 for First Cycle and Single Cycle degree programmes and 32 for  Second Cycle degree programmes

Target group:

International students whose qualifications were obtained in an institution outside of the Italian education system

Scholarship value/duration:

Each study grant amounts to a total of €11,059 and is awarded for one academic year.

Eligibility:

Application is open exclusively to candidates who are in possession of all the following requirements:

1) the qualifications for admission to the chosen First, Single or Second Cycle degree programme were obtained in an institution outside of the Italian education system, after at least two years of attendance. If the qualification for admission is a one year title, the prior qualification will be considered too. Qualifications issued by institutions of the Republic of San Marino do not satisfy this condition. Applicants’ citizenship is not considered;

2) they fulfil the access requirements foreseen for the chosen degree programme or will fulfil such requirements at the time of registration;

3) they are not students at the University of Bologna of First, Single or Second Cycle degree programmes.

4) they have not already benefited from the study grant Unibo Action 2.

5) they are not 30 years or older on the deadline of this call.

You will also need to sit one of the following tests by the application deadline: 

– SAT (if you are interested in registering in a First or Single Cycle Degree Programme)
– GRE (if you are interested in registering in a Second Cycle Degree Programme)

Application instructions:

Applications must be submitted from 20 January 2016 at 12.00 pm to 31 March 2016 at 5.00 pm (CET), exclusively via Studenti Online as explained in the call for applications.

It is important to read the 2016/17 Call for Applications and visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application system and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/grants-for-international-students-unibo-action2

Naresuan University International Student Scholarships-Thailand

For the academic year 2016-2017, up to 27 scholarships are available for international students at the Naresuan University. These scholarships are offered for pursuing postgraduate (master’s and doctoral) programme.

Details

Description:

University is offering scholarships at postgraduate level for qualified students in any country of origin to study at the university as it is gearing towards becoming a research-based, innovative, and internationalised university.

Naresuan University emphasizes the improvement of educational opportunity and equity for all as one of the top government university in Thailand. A strong focus is placed upon research, innovation, partnership, and internationalization. Naresuan University aspires to be the University of Innovation. It is strategically located at the heart of the Thai Kingdom, Phitsanolok province, the major city of the lower northern region and more importantly, the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great for whom our University is named.

 

Description of Ideal Candidate:

Applicants must meet the following guidelines:
-Be a bachelor degree or master degree holder
-Must hold a minimum of English proficiency score from either TOEFL or IELTS as shown in the table below (unless indicated otherwise by specific graduate program requirements).

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Dates:

Deadline:

March 31, 2016

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Cost for a participant:

Fully Funded

A selected candidate is entitled to receive the followings:
-An international airfare ticket (economy class) from country of origin to Bangkok, Thailand and domestic transfer arrangement to Phitsanulok and a return international airfare ticket (economy class) upon graduation
-Tuition fee and international student fee waivers throughout the length of the study
-On-campus accommodation, excluding liability fee, monthly electricity bill, etc
-Health Insurance: the student must apply for a one-month policy (August 2016 costing not more than 60 USD) from his/her home country, and the university will do the reimbursement upon his/her arrival. The original receipt is required for this process.
-6,000.-Bht of monthly allowance. Please prepare personal expenses for the first two months (August to September 2016) as monthly allowance is being processed and deposited to the opened bank account.
-Thai Non-ED visa application and its renewal throughout the length of the study. The original receipt must be requested and is obligatory for the reimbursement.
-4,000.-Bht for study material per academic year
-One-time thesis/dissertation proposal fee and thesis/dissertation defense fee

 

http://www.nu.ac.th/en/admiss-scholarship.php

OFID Scholarship Award for International Students

Deadline: 1 May 2016
Study in:  any Country
Course starts Aug/Sept 201

 

OFID’s Scholarship Program sponsors outstanding young students from developing countries who wish to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, from any recognized university/college in the world.

Any accredited University around the world

Master’s Degree related to the economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

 

Target Group:

Nationals of developing countries (except OFID member countries).

Scholarship Value/Duration:

The scholarships are worth up to $50,000 and covers the tuition fees, monthly allowance to cover living expenses, accommodation, insurance, books, relocation grants, and travel costs.

The funds will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a Master’s degree.

Eligibility:

•  Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
• Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
•  Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
• Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2016, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.
•  Must be a national of a developing country (except OFID Member Countries)
• Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

Application Instructions:

Make sure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award Eligibility Criteria before you apply.To apply, you must fill out an application form and upload supporting documents online. The application deadline is 1 May 2016.

It is important to  visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application portal and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.ofid.org/FOCUS-AREAS/Beyond-the-scope/Scholarship-Award

MBA Scholarships for International Students at University of Edinburgh in UK

University of Edinburgh offers MBA scholarships for international students in the 2016-2017 academic session. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This is awarded to undertake MBA program.

University offers a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the scholarships is to attract the best and most motivated people to Edinburgh.

The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582, is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s ancient universities. The university’s mission is the creation, dissemination and curation of knowledge.

Candidates can only apply for a scholarship once they have received an offer (conditional or unconditional) to join the MBA programme and have either firmly accepted the offer or be intending to do so. University accepts all of the English language qualifications for entry to the university, including IELTS qualifications from any IELTS test centre.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program (MBA) at University of Edinburgh.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the area of Business Administration.

Scholarship Award: MBA Achievement Scholarships, MBA Diversity Scholarships and MBA Merit Scholarships have value of £5,000 each and MBA Leadership Scholarships have a value of £10,000 each.

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: These scholarships are available to both FT and Executive MBA students. The specific requirements are as follows:
-MBA Leadership Scholarships to candidates who can demonstrate strong leadership experience or potential and have at least 5 year’s work experience.
-MBA Merit Scholarships to candidates who can demonstrate exceptional prior qualifications.
-MBA Diversity Scholarships to candidates who enhance the diversity of cultures or perspectives on the Edinburgh MBA.
-MBA Achievement Scholarships to candidates who can demonstrate successful prior achievement in contributing to the improvement of a business, social or public organisation

Nationality: International students can apply for these MBA scholarships.

College Admission Requirement: The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: All students of every nationality are required to prove their English language competence. Even native-speakers of English must demonstrate that they meet our minimum language requirements to gain entry to the university. University accepts all of the English language qualifications for entry to the university, including IELTS qualifications from any IELTS test centre. Applicants who require an IELTS test as part of an application for degree-level studies may take this test at any IELTS centre.

 

Supporting Material: Whilst completing this application applicant will be asked to provide the following:
– personal details;
-Details of any degrees applicants hold or expect to hold;
– Any relevant details from employment or training history;
– Details of journal articles applicants have had published;
– The topic of applicants proposed research;
– A research outline of no more than 300 words;
– A personal statement of no more than 300 words;
– Details of any other scholarships or awards applicants hold or have held.

How to Apply: After receipt of an offer of a place on MBA, applicants may apply for an MBA scholarship.

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st of July 2016.

Scholarship Link

 

Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships for German and International Students, 2016

The Heinrich Boll Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for German and International students in 2016 academic year. The scholarship department of the Heinrich Boll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany.

Heinrich Boll Foundation promote those students who are studying and graduating and who have a positive attitude towards the goals of the Green project, share the fundamental ideals of the Heinrich Boll Foundation – democracy, ecology, solidarity and non-violence – and who take an active socio-political role.

The Heinrich Boll Foundation works independently and nurtures a spirit of intellectual openness. Heinrich Boll Foundation maintain a world­ wide network with currently 30 international offices. Heinrich Boll Foundation co­operate closely with 16 state-level Boll Foundations in each of Germany’s federal states, and they support talented, socio-politi­cally engaged undergraduate and graduate students in Germany and abroad.

The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany. Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Course Level: The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered at universities of applied sciences or universities of the arts in Germany.

Scholarship Award: The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1,000 undergraduates, graduates and doctoral students.

Scholarship can be taken at: Germany(German students can pursue their higher studies in Germany or an EU country).

Eligibility: Formal prerequisites:
Applicants for an undergraduate or graduate scholarship:
1). General student scholarships for German and German-educated applicants (Bildungsinländer/innen (1)): Students in all subjects who are pursuing a First degree (Bachelor, Staatsexamen, Diplom) and who earned their university entrance qualification (2) in Germany:
-You may apply before beginning your first degree (Bachelor, Staatsexamen, Diplom) or at any time up to the end of your third “Fachsemester”. Masters students cannot apply, because we aim to support students over the longer term. However, Bachelors students who have been awarded support may receive further support for a Masters course.
-Special (but not exclusive) target groups are: first-generation students, women, members of ethnic minorities, applicants from universities of applied science (Fachhochschulen).
-scholarship programme also focuses (but not exclusively) on certain subjects: especially the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), particularly with a focus on environmental science (e.g. environmental protection, renewable energies, climate, etc.); economic and legal studies; journalism; and art studies.
-Germans and Bildungsinländer/innen (1) may receive funding for a complete Bachelors programme outside Germany but within the EU. In this case, the application must include a detailed justification of the proposed location and subject.
2). Student scholarship – journalism: “Medienvielfalt, anders: Junge Migrantinnen und Migranten in den Journalismus” (for German nationals and Bildungsinländer/innen):
-This programme is aimed at German or German-educated students with a migration background who wish to become journalists. Funding is not limited to students following journalism studies programmes.
-You may apply before beginning your study programme or at any time up to the end of your third “Fachsemester”. The conditions outlined in A.1. apply
Applicants for a doctoral scholarship: Please note that an application for the autumn application process is possible, if you are a German or  German-educated doctoral student.
1). Doctoral students in all subjects who earned their university entrance qualification in Germany (Germans nationals and Bildungsinländer/innen (1)):
-At the time of application, the applicant must have been accepted as a doctoral student by a state-recognised institution of higher education in Germany or another EU country.
-Preference will be given to dissertation projects related to the working areas of the Heinrich Böll Foundation
2). Doctoral scholarships: Focus programme “Transformation Research”
-Doctoral students from Germany who would like to apply for the focus programme “Transformation Research”
-Formal requirements given above.

Nationality: Students of all nationalities can apply for these Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships.

Entrance Requirement: The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

 

Supporting Material:
-A complete set of application documents needs to be uploaded to the web portal as PDF versions of the following documents.
-Application form for a scholarship
-Copy of degree certificate, University entrance qualification or equivalent
-A list of study certificates to date if you have already commenced your studies
-For foreign applicants for a scholarship to study for a master’s degree: Certified copy of your first degree certificate
-Student enrolment certificate  if you already have one
-For foreign applicants: Written proof of German language proficiency
-For applicants for the programme: Work samples
-A third-party reference on your social commitment
-An expert reference from a university or college lecturer, or for school leavers from a schoolteacher

How to apply: Applications should be submitted online.

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1st March 2016.

Scholarship Link

Republic of Austria Scholarships for International Students in Austria, 2016

Foundation of the Republic of Austria is pleased to offer scholarships to international students of high academic ability for 2016 entry. Scholarships are available for students to pursue research on their diploma or master thesis or their dissertation at scientific research institutions in Austria (e.g. universities, Austrian Academy of Sciences, National Library, National Archive).

Foundation of the Republic of Austria aims to assist international students who require financial assistance with scholarship, specifically for overseas students.

In 2005 the Austrian National Council established the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria by an Act of Parliament, which is to provide scholarships for all areas of education and further education. The scholarships are awarded by the foundation board from funds of the Conciliation Fund of the Republic of Austria for descendents of forced labourers or people coming from countries that have suffered exceptionally from the Nazi regime, particularly from the recruitment of forced labourers.

Applicants must not have studied/pursued research/pursued academic work in Austria in the last six months before taking up the grant.Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for students to pursue research on their diploma or master thesis or their dissertation at scientific research institutions in Austria (e.g. universities, Austrian Academy of Sciences, National Library, National Archive).

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.

List of Subjects:  Natural Sciences, Technical Sciences, Human Medicine, Health Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts.

Scholarship Award: The scholarships will include:
-monthly scholarship instalment: 940 EUR
-accident and health insurance: if necessary, the OeAD (Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research) will effect an accident and health insurance. The costs for the insurance have to be covered from the scholarship.
-The OeAD provides scholarship holders with accommodation (student dormitory or apartment). Monthly costs: 220 to 470 EUR (depending on the level of comfort requested by the scholarship holder). The scholarship holder has to pay an administrative fee of 18 EUR/month to the OeAD for the provision of accommodation. The costs for the accommodation have to be covered from the scholarship.
-Applicants from countries which are neither members of the EU nor members of EFTA, EEA or OECD can be granted a travel allowance of up to max. 500 EUR in addition to the scholarship.

Scholarship can be taken at: Austria

Eligibility: Eligible for application are
– descendants of forced laborers (regardless of their country of origin)
– or people coming from countries that have suffered exceptionally from the Nazi regime, especially from the recruitment of forced laborers.
Students meeting the above mentioned criteria can apply to pursue research
– on their diploma or master thesis
– or their dissertation.
No scholarships are awarded for Bachelor-, Master- or Doctoral/PhD studies pursued in Austria, summer courses, language courses, clinical trainee ships or internships.
-Applicants must not have studied/pursued research/pursued academic work in Austria in the last six months before taking up the grant.
-Age limit: Doctoral students: 40 years at the time of submission of the application (for the application deadline March 1, 2015: born on or after March 1, 1975)
for other students: 35 years at the time of submission of the application (for the application deadline March 1, 2015: born on or after March 1, 1980)

Nationality: International Students (except Austria) can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must not have studied/pursued research/pursued academic work in Austria in the last six months before taking up the grant.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Supporting Material: The following documents have to be uploaded for the online application:
-fully completed Online Application form “Application for a Scholarship of the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria” including a CV and a project plan, describing the plans and completed  preparatory work for the research stay in Austria
-two letters of recommendation from university lecturers. For these letters of recommendation no specific form is required; they have to contain the letterhead, date and signature of the person recommending the applicant and the stamp of the university / department and must be no older than six months at the time of application
-confirmation of supervision by a supervisor at the chosen Austrian university, university of applied sciences or research institution
-scanned passport (showing the name and picture of the applicant)
-university graduation certificate of diploma, master, PhD or doctoral studies at a university outside Austria resp. proof of enrollment at a study programme at a university outside Austria
-for descendants of forced labourers: processing number or photocopy of the letter of information or other relevant proofs.

How to Apply:  The mode of applying is online.

Online Application

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 1, 2016.

Scholarship Link

 

Westminster Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for Developing Country Students

University of Westminster
Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: 3 May 2016 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts September 2016

Brief description:The Westminster Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships, the University’s most prestigious award, is aimed at fully funding a student from a developing country to study a full-time Masters degree at the University.

Host Institution(s):University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Field of study:Any full-time Master’s Degree Programme offered at the University

 

Target group: International students from developing countries (See Annex B of the official website for definition of developing countries)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

Eligibility:

You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at University of Westminster.  The main criteria are: First Class Honours degree, financial need and development potential.

Application instructions:

You should only apply for a scholarship once you have applied for admission and successfully been offered a place (either conditional or unconditional) on the course you wish to study.  To apply for a scholarship you will need to complete the relevant scholarship application form and submit supporting documents by POST. The deadline for applications is 3 May 2016.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/fees-and-funding/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships/vice-chancellors-scholarship

Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Studentsh

Heinrich Boll Foundation
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 3 Mar 2016 (Annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts 2016

 

Brief description:The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards some scholarships to international students who gained their university entrance qualification from a school outside of Germany who wish to study a Masters or PhD Degree in Germany.

Host Institution(s): State or state-recognized Universities  in Germany

Field(s) of study: The scholarships are awarded for all subjects.

 

Target group: The scholarship program allots scholarships to international students.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Masters Studies: €750 per month plus various individual allowances.

PhD Studies: €1000 per month plus €100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances.

Tuition fees are not funded for both Masters and PhD studies.

Eligibility:

International students on a MASTERS course in any subject who earned their university entrance qualification outside Germany (Bildungsausländer/innen) and are studying, or wish to study, in Germany at university of applied science (Fachhochschule) or university

• You may apply before beginning your Masters programme or at any time up to the end of the first semester of the Masters programme.

• Special focus regions are: central and eastern Europe, the EU’s neighbouring states and the CIS, the Middle East and North Africa (especially Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Israel), transition and newly industrialised countries, and conflict regions worldwide.

• Applicants must have completed a first degree.

• Good or very good knowledge of German (at least B2 Level) is required; please supply documentary evidence. The selection workshops are generally held in German. If a scholarship is granted, intensive German courses may be funded.

International doctoral students in all subjects, who earned the university entrance qualification outside Germany, and who are pursuing, or wish to pursue, doctoral studies in Germany (Bildungsausländer/innen):

• At the time of application, the applicant must have been accepted as a doctoral student by a state-recognised German institution of higher education.

• Preference will be given to dissertation projects related to the working areas of the Heinrich Böll Foundation

Application instructions:

Applications are not yet open.  The online application portal will open on 20 January 2016 for Spring 2016.

For details of application requirements and procedures, please consult information sheet A 1-1(“scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students”, PDF) or A 2-1 (“scholarship application for doctoral studies”). These give important information on the formalities of your application and on preconditions and criteria. The online application portal closes on 3 March 2016 at the latest.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for details on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.boell.de/scholarships/scholarships.html

University of Edinburgh-the Drever Trust MSc Scholarship 2016

There are 2 Masters scholarships offered by University of Edinburgh available for any subject of Psychology in the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences. These Drever Trust MSc scholarships are open for applicants coming from UK/EU or International, who demonstrated a high academic merit and a lack adequate of funding for pursuing the degree. Besides, an additional amount might also be awarded as research costs contribution. The deadline for application is 2^nd May 2016.

 

Scholarship Provider:The scholarship is provided by University of Edinburgh.

Destination Study:This scholarship can be taken in UK.

 

Country of Applicants: The Drever Trust MSc Scholarship is open for Home/EU or International students.

 

Level/Degree: Scholarship is provided to pursue MSc Degree in field of Psychology at University of Edinburgh.

 

Eligibility::Applicant must consider that this scholarship is offered for applicants coming from any country who demonstrated a high academic merit and a lack adequate of funding for pursuing the degree. This scholarship is available for any subject of Psychology in the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences.

 

Scholarship Value: The scholarship will cover fees by the UK/EU level for 1-year duration of MSc program at Psychology.

How to Apply

The method of applying can be made via online submission. Students must apply for admission for eligible program of study first. Only applicants receive an offer of admission (conditional/unconditional) from the University of Edinburgh at the scholarship closing date will be considered. Students cannot access the Online Application Form before applied for admission and hold a full EASE authentication. Online Scholarship Application can be obtained from here

Further information about this scholarship can be accessed from the official webpage.

University of Groningen Talent Grant: Eric Bleumink Fund in Netherlands, 2016

University of Groningen through its Eric Bleumink fund is offering talent grants for the international students from  developing countries. Grants are available for pursuing masters degree programmes (MSc/MA/LL.M.) and PhD degree programme at the University of Groningen.

The scholarship grant will cover tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books and health insurance. The application deadline is January 15th, 2016.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered by the University of Groningen.

Course Level: Master degree programmes (MSc/MA/LL.M.) and PhD degree programme at the University of Groningen.

Scholarship Provider: Eric Bleumink Fund, University of Groningen, Netherlands

Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility:

Criteria for approval are:

(a) academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors;
(b) contribution of candidate’s education in terms of strengthening the scientific capacity in the candidate’s home country;
(c) perspectives to a long-term linkage between the home institution and the University of Groningen.

Scholarship Open for International Students: This Scholarship program for following Developing Countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon,, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Korea, Dem. Rep., Timor-Leste, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Congo (Rep.), Côte d’Ivoire, Kyrgyz Republic, Micronesia (Federated States), Sudan (Rep.), Congo (Dem Rep.), South Sudan, Central African Republic.

Scholarship Description: University of Groningen offers Talent Grant for Developing Countries through the Eric Bleumink fund. The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance.  Please note that a considerable number of students apply for this scholarship each year, whereas the University can issue only a limited number of grants.

Duration of award(s): The grant is awarded for a 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme. For Ph.D programmes , the grants will usually be awarded for maximum period of four years. Part of the research should be conducted in the home country and part in Groningen.

What does it cover? The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance.  Please note that a considerable number of students apply for this scholarship each year, whereas the University can issue only a limited number of grants.

Notifications: The Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund will take a decision during their meeting in March. The study programme and the candidate will both be informed on the decision taken by the Board.

How to Apply: Master’s degree programmes:

• First the candidate should apply for admission to a Master’s programme at the University of Groningen .
• When the candidate applies for this admission, he or she must indicate on the online application that he/she wishes to be nominated for a Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship.
• If the study programme board agrees with the candidacy for a EBF scholarship, they will send a standard application form including the motivation of the candidate to the Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund prior to 1 March. Per study programme only two candidates can be nominated.

Ph.D programmes: The application should consist of:

• an elaborate research proposal or pre-proposal and
• a letter of recommendation from the academic supervisor describing the benefits of the research for the department and/or the University of Groningen.
• The application may also be submitted by the academic supervisor at the University of Groningen or at the home institute in the developing country. The academic supervisor in Groningen participates in one of the Research Schools or Research Institutes of the University of Groningen .
• Motivation: it should be made clear by the applicant that requests for other funding have also been submitted.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 15th, 2016.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application