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

Up to 13 PhD Scholarships Giessen University, Germany

Giessen University’s International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), co-funded by the German federal government’s Excellence Initiative, offers a three-year, structured PhD-programme in the study of culture. With its excellent research environment, a doctoral programme which is tailored to the needs of PhD students and the intensive personal support it provides, the Graduate Centre offers doctoral researchers optimum conditions for their PhD-projects and custom-made preparation for the time thereafter, both with regard to academic and non-academic careers.

The GCSC invites applications for one of the

up to 13 PhD scholarships

available, which are funded by the Excellence Initiative as well as Justus Liebig University Giessen.

The PhD scholarship period starts on October 1, 2016 and includes a monthly stipend of approximately €1,468 (plus family allowances when applicable). Scholarships are offered for one year with the possibility of two extensions, each of one year. The GCSC supports young researchers with families: appointees with children under the age of twelve are eligible for renewals of up to four years.

Acceptance of a scholarship requires participation in the study programme and wide-ranging events offered by the GCSC, as well as active involvement in at least one Research Area and one other GCSC/GGK research group. Doctoral members of the GCSC must register as PhD students at the Justus Liebig University. There are no tuition fees for doctoral students at the JLU, except for an enrolment fee of approximately €300 per semester. All scholarship holders are expected to assume residency in or near Giessen.

The GCSC expects scholarship holders to:

Pursue a dissertation project that contributes to the GCSC’s research profile* and can be supervised at the Justus Liebig University,
Actively participate in one of the GCSC’s research areas* by initiating, coordinating and documenting collaborative research projects, such as conferences or publications,
Participate in the GCSC’s curriculum.

The GCSC offers a research-intensive environment and comprehensive, multi-tier supervision at all stages of a dissertation project via, e.g. interdisciplinary research colloquia and professional support in preparing academic papers and conferences. The GCSC Teaching Centre offers systematic qualification in higher education teaching; opportunities to teach at the BA level are available.

Eligibility: We invite applications from students who graduated with excellent marks (from two-year research-track master’s programmes in one of the GCSC’s academic subjects* or the arts/humanities, cultural studies or social sciences no longer than two years ago as well as from students who expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours M.A. degree (or the equivalent).

The GCSC encourages applications which make a significant contribution to the study of culture in various historical contexts, including contemporary phenomena. An international research perspective, i.e. international study experience, is an advantage.

The GCSC’s working languages are German and English, and applicants must be fluent in at least one of them; knowledge of both is an advantage and should be acquired during the scholarship period.

The GCSC focuses its research within the following Research Areas*: Research Area 1: Cultural Memory Studies | Research Area 2: Cultural Narratologies | Research Area 3: Cultural Transformation and Performativity Studies | Research Area 4: Visual and Material Culture Studies | Research Area 5: Media and Multiliteracy Studies | Research Area 6: Cultural Identities | Research Area 7: Global Studies and Politics of Space | Research Area 8: Cultures of Knowledge, Research and Education.

In addition, the GCSC has established research groups organized around “emerging topics” that are expected to contribute to the research profile by establishing and strengthening links to neighbouring disciplines as well as to emerging topics in contemporary public discourse. Thus far, Emerging Topic Groups have been established on “Ecology”, “Migration” and “Religion”
Application procedure and deadline:

The main selection criteria are the candidates’ academic qualifications, the academic quality of the research proposal and the suitability of the project for the GCSC’s research programme. Short-listed candidates will be invited to a 30-minute interview.

The application deadline is February 2, 2016. All applications (including an application form and further documents as stated on the GCSC website) have to be submitted online. Please find all information about the two-stage application procedure on our website at http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/application.

If you have any questions concerning your application, please contact us at gcsc-application@uni-giessen.de. On January 13, 2016, the GCSC will host an Information Day at the Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Alter Steinbacher Weg 38, 35394 Giessen. The Information Day gives potential applicants the opportunity to meet the faculty and students involved in the doctoral programme. You will also have a chance to obtain more information on the research areas and academic objectives of the GCSC; the wide range of interdisciplinary courses, colloquia and conferences; the research support on offer; international networks and partner institutions; as well as publishing and additional funding opportunities available to GCSC members. To register for the Information Day, please visit our website (starting December 1st).

*) See http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de and http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/research for further information.

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

Adobe Research Women In Technology Scholarship For Undergraduates, 2016

Adobe Research is pleased to invite applications to the inaugural Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship for the year 2016.

Up to ten recipients will be selected from applicants of any nationality who are studying computer science. Applicants must be female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a university for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship recognizes outstanding undergraduate female students anywhere in the world who are studying computer science.

The aim of the scholarship is to bring more gender diversity to the technology industry and creating the best products is bringing a diverse group of people together.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree programme.

Study Subject: This scholarship is available in the field of computer science.

Scholarship Award: The Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship includes:
-A $10,000 award paid once with no strings attached.
-A Creative Cloud subscription membership for one year.
-An Adobe Research mentor.
-An internship opportunity at Adobe for the 2016 summer.

Scholarship can be taken at: Abroad

Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the 2015 Adobe Research Women-in-Technology Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
-Be a female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a university for the 2015-2016 academic year.
-Intend to be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a university for the 2016-2017 academic year.
-Be majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.
-Not have a close relative working for Adobe Research.

Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

College Admission Requirement: –

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a university for the 2015-2016 academic year.
English Language Requirement: 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: Applications must include:
-A resume
-Academic transcripts from your current and/or past institution
-Three references (our online application system will request letters from your references via email)
-Answers to up to four essay questions, which will be available when we start accepting applications
-An optional 60-second video or multimedia submission describing your dream career.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form Link 

Application Deadline: Applicants should submit their application on or before December 31st.

Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship for Research Excellence at University of Nottingham

PhD Degree

Deadline: 11 March 2016 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts Sept-Oct 2016

 

Brief description:The University of Nottingham offers scholarships for outstanding international students who wish to pursue a PhD or MPhil research programme at the University.

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

Field of study: Full-time Research Degree Programme, PhD or MPhil, in any subject area*. Each faculty has research priority areas; please check with individual faculties regarding their areas of research.

*Engineering research students should apply for the Dean of Engineering Research Scholarship for International Excellence.

Number of Awards: 50

Target group: Students classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes

Scholarship value/inclusions: Full tuition fee.

Eligibility: Applicants must be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes and already hold an offer to start a full-time research degree programme, PhD or MPhil, at Nottingham in September or October 2016, any subject area*

Application instructions:

You must receive an offer of study before applying for the scholarship. Application for admission to study at Nottingham must be received at least six weeks before the scholarship closing date to allow time for the Admissions office to process the application and confirm your offer, before you can apply for the scholarship.  The closing date for scholarships applications is11 March 2016.

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

Website:

Official Website: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/scholarships-fees-and-finance/scholarships/research-scholarships/research-overseas.aspx

Umeå University Scholarships for International Students

Masters Degree

Deadline: 15 March 2016 (annual)
Study in: Sweden
Course starts August 2016

Brief description: Umeå University offers scholarships to talented and high-achieving non-EU/EEA citizens who wish to pursue one of the Master’s study programmes offered at the University.

Host Institution(s): Umea University in Sweden

Field(s) of study: Master’s level study programmes taught in English

Number of Scholarships: 4-6 scholarships available for academic year 2016-17.

Target group: Non EU/EEA Students

Scholarship value/inclusions: Full or partial waiver of the tuition fee.

Eligibility:

You are welcome to apply for a scholarship if you have completed your application for studies at Unviersityadmissions.se before 1 February 2016 and have Umeå University programme as priority 1.

The selections for the scholarships are based entirely on the applicant’s academic merit.

Application instructions:

You must have completed your application for admissions for a Umea University Master’s programme via universityadmissions.se by 1 February 2016. Application for the scholarship is done online before 15 March 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.umu.se/english/education/tuition/scholarships/

Univeristy of Maastricht High Potential Scholarships for International Students

Deadline: 1 Feb 2016 (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts September 2016

Brief description:

Maastricht University High Potential scholarships are made available by the Maastricht University Scholarship Fund in order to encourage talented students from outside the EU/EEA to follow a Master’s programme at Maastricht University.

Host Institution(s):

Maastricht University, Netherlands

Field of study:

Any UM master’s programme or graduate programme for professionals offered at the Universityexcept for programmes under the School of Business and Economics.

 

Target group:International students from a country outside the EU/EEA.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship covers living expenses (€10,500), insurance (€ 520), visa costs (€ 304), and tuition fee (€ 13.000 or € 17.500).

The High Potential scholarship is awarded for the duration of the Master’s programme with a maximum of 12 months. In case of a two-year Master’s programme the Scholarship Committee will award the scholarship for a maximum of 24 months.

Eligibility:

You must be admissible for a UM master’s programme or graduate programme for professionals and may be no older than 35 years at the start of the academic year.

You must have obtained excellent results in their previous studies. This must be shown in the application file by including, for example, grade lists or reference letters. In case of equivalent qualification, preference will be given to applications which show that the applicant is among the top 5%.

You must come from a country outside the EU/EEA and meet the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and residence permit for the Netherlands.

Application instructions:

Students can download the application form at the official website. On the section Application and Selection, you can find information about how to send in the application form. This differs per faculty.  The application deadline is  1 February 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.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/ServiceCentres/SSC/Scholarships/AvailableScholarships1/MaastrichtUniversityHighPotentialScholarships1.htm

Ampère Excellence Scholarships for International Students

NS de Lyon
Masters Degree

Deadline: 16 Jan 2016 (annual)
Study in: France
Course starts September 2016

 

Brief description:The Ampère Scholarships of Excellence provide excellent international students with the opportunity to pursue one of the eligible Masters programs offered at ENS de Lyon.

Host Institution(s): ENS de Lyon, France

Level and Field(s) of study: Masters Degree Progammes in Exact Sciences, the Arts or the Human and Social Sciences (excluding the Professional Masters programs in teaching).  

Number of Scholarships: Not specified

Target group:International students

Scholarship value/inclusions: 1000€/month for a duration of 12 months (renewable)

Eligibility:

•  You must be a foreign national

•  You must be 26 years old maximum at the application deadline.

•  Candidate for admission in Masters Year 1: provide proof that you have obtained a Licence (equivalent to 180 ECTS European credits) or an equivalent diploma/level recognized by the ENS deLyon.

•  Candidate for admission in Masters Year 2: provide proof that you have successfully reached Masters Year 1 level (equivalent to 240 ECTS European credits) or have attained an equivalentdiploma/level recognized by the ENS de Lyon (e.g.MPhil).

Application instructions:

To apply, you must submit the application form with supporting documents by 16 January 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.ens-lyon.eu/international/scholarships-for-international-students-2015-16-214310.kjsp?RH=ENS-LYON-ANG-STUDYIN

Economics, Accounting, Management and Finance Masters Scholarships 2016 from University of Exeter-UK

There are a limited number of Masters scholarships will be awarded by the University of Exeter for most talented students already accepted by one of their Business School MSc programs (Economics, Management, Accounting and Finance). These scholarships are very competitive and with English language level requirement of IELTS 7.0. these full tuition fees scholarships are open for Home and international students. The deadline for submitting the application is 31^st March 2016.

Scholarship Provider: The scholarship is hosted by University of Exeter.

Destination Study: These MSc scholarships will be taken in UK

Country of Applicants: These Business School World Class Scholarships is offered for both UK and international students.

Level/Degree: The scholarship is provided to pursue one of the Business School (MSc) Programs in field of Economics, Management, Accounting and Finance as offered by the University of Exeter.

Eligibility:In order to be eligible for this scholarship, applicant must:

• Already apply for and accepted by one of the Business School MSc programs programs (Economics, Management, Accounting and Finance)
• Note that these scholarships are very competitive
• Obtain English language level proven with IELTS 7.0 or equal
• Provide an essay (1500 word) about one of the specified topics depend on intended program (Please see the official webpage for list of topics provided for each program)

Scholarship Value: These Masters scholarship will covers full tuition fees.

Application Deadline: The closing date for this Business School World Class Scholarships application is 31^st March 2016.

How to Apply:

The method of applying can be made via online submission. Application Form can be obtained here.

Please submit your IELTS documentation and your essay with completed application form.

 

More information for the scholarship please refers to the official webpage.