Wednesday, May 29, 2013

BSc Professional Nursing Studies Scholarship at Swansea University in UK

Swansea UniversitySwansea University is funding Scholarship and Bursaries for Professional Nursing Studies. Scholarship is available for pursuing BSc (Hons) at Swansea University. International students are eligible for this scholarship. Scholarship covers funding of worth £1,500, to be offset against international tuition fees, students will also be eligible for a 5% bursary. Students will exempt from paying any practical placement fee and will also receive a free uniform.


Study Subject(s): This scholarship is provided to study Nursing at Swansea University in UK.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing BSc (Hons) degree at Swansea University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: Swansea University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK


Eligibility:

-The University welcomes applications from international students.

-Students applying for our BSc (Hons) Professional Nursing Studies programme will be eligible for a guaranteed International Nursing Scholarship worth £1,500, to be offset against international tuition fees.


Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students can apply for this scholarship.


Scholarship Description: Students applying for BSc (Hons) Professional Nursing Studies programme at Swansea University will have the opportunity to receive up to £2,000 in scholarship and bursaries.


Number of award(s): Not Known


Duration of award(s): Not Known


What does it cover? International Nursing Scholarship worth £1,500, to be offset against international tuition fees. Students will also be eligible for a 5% bursary (after deduction of the International Nursing Scholarship). Students on this programme will also have the benefit of being exempt from paying any practical placement fee and will also receive a free uniform for the practical element of the programme. The cost of this will be paid for by the College of Human and Health Sciences.


Selection Criteria: Not Known


How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically or by post.


Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 30 st May 2013.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application



Faculty of Medical Sciences MRes and MSc International Scholarships in UK

Newcastle UniversityThe Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University, UK is offering international scholarships for non-EU applicants for 2013 entry. Scholarships are available for pursuing  MRes and MSc programme in Medical Sciences and related fields. Students will be automatically considered for a scholarship upon acceptance of an unconditional or conditional offer. The closing date for applications to the MRes courses is mid-June 2013 and the closing date for the Medical Science MSc is 12th July 2013.


Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of ageing and health animal behaviour, biotechnology and business enterprise, biosciences, cancer, diabetes, epidemiology, immunobiology, medical molecular biosciences, medical genetics, medical sciences, mitochondrial biology medicine, molecular microbiology, nanomedicine, neuroscience, stem cells and regenerative medicine, systems biology, toxicology, translational medicine and therapeutics and transplantation.
Course Level: These scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level at Newcastle University.
Scholarship Provider: Newcastle University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK


Eligibility:-

-An upper-second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent in a science or related discipline or a degree in medicine or dentistry.

-Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum of IELTS 6.5 for each sub-section, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or equivalent.

-INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University’s English language requirements.

-The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.


Scholarship Open for International Students: International (non-EU) Students can apply for this scholarship.


Scholarship Description: The Faculty of Medical Sciences is offering a small number of scholarships of £1000 to self-funding international (non-EU) applicants for 2013 entry into the MSc Medical Sciences programme.


Number of award(s): The Faculty of Medical Sciences is offering a small number of scholarships.


Duration of award(s): Not Known


What does it cover? The Faculty of Medical Sciences is offering a small number of scholarships of £1000 to self-funding international (non-EU) applicants for 2013 entry.


Selection criteria: Not Known


How to Apply: Students will be automatically considered for a scholarship upon acceptance of an unconditional or conditional offer.


Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for applications to the MRes courses is mid-June 2013 and the closing date for the Medical Science MSc courses is 12th July 2013.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application



Karen Napier International Scholarships for MSc in Investment Analysis at University of Stirling in UK

University of StirlingUniversity of Stirling is offering Karen Napier Scholarships for MSc in Investment Analysis. These are generously funded by the Karen Napier Charity. Each Scholarship is for programme fees at the Home/EU rate and will offer £3,500 toward maintenance. Applicants from any nationality can apply. They must hold or expect to obtain an offer of a place on the full time MSc in Investment Analysis for entry in September 2013. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12th June 2013.


Study Subject(s): Scholarships are available for MSc in Investment Analysis.
Course Level: These international scholarships are for pursuing master’s degree at University of Stirling.
Scholarship Provider: Karen Napier Charity 
Scholarship can be taken at: UK


Eligibility: -Applicants may be of any nationality

-must hold or expect to obtain an offer of a place on the full time MSc in Investment Analysis for entry in September 2013.

-Applications may be submitted for the Scholarships along with the programme application, but only those obtaining a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition.


Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students can apply for these scholarships.


Scholarship Description: Please note that the Scholarships will be allocated in July and therefore if you are applying both for the Scholarships and the Investment Analysis programme close to the 12 June deadline, you should ensure that your programme application is complete. The Karen Napier Scholarships are generously funded by the Karen Napier Charity in memory of Karen, a graduate of the MSc in Investment Analysis. Each Scholarship will meet the programme fees at the Home/EU rate and will offer £3,500 toward maintenance. In addition, the Accounting and Finance Division will meet the remainder of the programme fees in the event that a Scholarship is awarded to an overseas fee paying applicant.


Number of award(s): Not Known


Duration of award(s): Not Known


What does it cover? Each Scholarship will meet the programme fees at the Home/EU rate and will offer £3,500 toward maintenance. In addition, the Accounting and Finance Division will meet the remainder of the programme fees in the event that a Scholarship is awarded to an overseas fee paying applicant.


How to Apply Applications should be sent via post. Complete the MSc Karen Napier Scholarship Form?, ensuring that all sections are answered legibly.Statement of 500 words on why a Scholarship would help you, and what your career or educational aims are for the five year period after you graduate from the Investment Analysis course.


Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for receipt of applications is 12th June 2013.


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Mathematical Linguistics Scholarship at Charles University in Czech Republic

Charles UniversityThe Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University offers Linguistics Scholarship for two academic years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015. Candidates must meet the Entry Requirements for the Master’s Programme in Computer Science. The international applicants are eligible for applying this scholarship. The Scholarship includes direct coverage of tuition fees (3000 EUR per academic year for students from the EU, and 5000 EUR per academic year for students outside the EU), and a contribution to living expenses of 4000 EUR per academic year. The application deadline is  31st May 2013.


Study Subject(s): Scholarship is provided for Master’s Programme in Computer Science, study branch Mathematical Linguistics, at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level at he Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Czech Republic.
Scholarship Provider: The Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Czech Republic.
Scholarship can be taken at: Czech Republic


Eligibility: Candidates must meet the Entry Requirements for the Master’s Programme in Computer Science. To apply for the Master of Computer Science program delivered in English you must

-hold or be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s diploma and provide a certified copy thereof; in cases required by law, a certification of equivalence of education must accompany the application,

-pass the specialized entrance examination or have a waiver thereof,

-provide sufficient proof of English Language Proficiency.


Scholarship Open for International Students: The international students can apply for this scholarship.


Scholarship Description: The Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague, grants one scholarship to a highly qualified applicant in the Master’s Programme in Computer Science, study branch Mathematical Linguistics (language of instruction: English).


Number of award(s): One scholarship is offered.


Duration of award(s): This scholarship is offered for two academic years i.e. 2013/2014 and 2014/2015.


What does it cover? The Scholarship includes direct coverage of tuition fees for the academic years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 (3000 EUR per academic year for students from the EU, and 5000 EUR per academic year for students outside the EU), and a contribution to living expenses of 4000 EUR per academic year.


Selection criteria: Not Known


Notification: Successful candidates will be advised of the outcome by 30th June 2013 at the latest.


How to Apply: Following documents in order to apply for the Scholarship:

-copy of the application for the Master’s Programme in Computer Science, study

-branch Mathematical Linguistics;

-curriculum vitae;

-letter of interest;

-list of publications (if applicable);

-transcript(s) of records;

-photocopy of diploma (if applicable);

-two letters of recommendation from academic supervisors or employer.

All these documents must be written in or translated into English, and sent to the email address admission-at-mff.cuni.cz(preferred format of documents is pdf). It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent to admission-at-mff.cuni.cz by the deadline for submitting applications as well.


Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is  31st May 2013.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application



University of East Anglia International Foundation Scholarships in Science, UK

University of East AngliaINTO University of East Anglia is funding international scholarships for pursuing Master’s (MPharm) and undergraduate (BSc) degree level in the field of science. Two scholarships are available for September 2013 and one scholarship is available for January 2014. International student must hold an unconditional offer to an INTO UEA International Foundation. Student must intend to progress into a degree programme within the Faculty of Science at the University of East Anglia. Three International scholarships worth of £13,450 over two years are offered which cover 50% of the scholarship amount for the course fees.


Study Subject(s): Eligible degree programmes for scholarships include:

• MPharm Pharmacy

• BSc Biomedicine

• BSc Actuarial Sciences

• BSc Environmental Geography and Climate Change

• BSc Mathematics with Business.
Course Level: These scholarships are for pursuing Master’s(MPharm) and undergraduate (BSc) degree level at INTO University of East Anglia.
Scholarship Provider: INTO University of East Anglia, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK


Eligibility: Applications to these scholarships are open to all international fee-paying students who:

• Hold an unconditional offer to an INTO UEA International Foundation pathway in: – General Science – Pharmacy, Biomedicine and Health – Physical Sciences and Mathematics – Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences

• And intend to progress onto a degree programme within the Faculty of Science at the University of East Anglia.


Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students can apply for these scholarships.


Scholarship Description: The International Foundation programme lasts for three terms and there are two start dates available: September 2013 and January 2014. Successful completion of the International Foundation programme (subject to meeting the specified course requirements) leads to direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree course at the University of East Anglia.


Number of award(s): Two scholarships are available for September 2013. One scholarship is available for January 2014.


Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for two years.


What does it cover? £13,450 over two years.

• 50% of the scholarship amount will be deducted from the International Foundation course fees.

• 50% of the scholarship amount will be deducted from the first year of your undergraduate degree fees upon successful progression to an eligible course at the University of East Anglia.


Selection Criteria: Not Known


Notification: For September 2013 entry, All scholarship applications received by this date will be considered and successful candidates will be notified by Monday 15 July 2013.For January 2014 entry, All scholarship applications received by this date will be considered and successful candidates will be notified by Monday 25 November 2013.


How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

-Apply for one of the above International Foundation programmes at INTO University of East Anglia via online application form.

-Once you have received an unconditional offer to study with us, please complete the essay question at the end of the relevant PDF below and return it by e-mail to into-at-uea.ac.uk.


Scholarship Application Deadline: For September 2013 entry, the deadline is 1st July 2013. For January 2014 entry, the deadline is 18th November 2013.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application



Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships for Indian Students at University of Queensland in Australia

University of QueenslandUniversity of Queensland offers Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships for Indian Students in the field of  Biotechnology, Bioinformatics or Molecular Biology. The value of scholarships are approximately AUD $14800 per year, based on an indicative annual fee of AUD $29600. These scholarships are intended for newly commencing students and is not available for students who have already commenced studies at the University of Queensland. Applicants can apply till 31 October 2013 for a Semester 1 (February) commencement.


Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics or Molecular Biology.
Course Level: These scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at University of Queensland.
Scholarship Provider: University of Queensland, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia


Eligibility: An applicant is eligible for the scholarship, if the applicant -

-submits an application to the Head, by the closing date for applications; and

-is a citizen of India; and

-achieved a GPA (or overseas equivalent) of 80% over 7 semesters of undergraduate studies or 75%  over 8 semesters of undergraduate studies at a higher education institution in India; and

-is able to commence as an international student in Australia on a student visa.


Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of India can apply for these scholarships.


Scholarship Description: The School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences at The University of Queensland invites outstanding students who are citizens of India to apply for a postgraduate coursework scholarship to cover 50% of tuition fees in the Master of Biotechnology, Master of Molecular Biology or Master of Bioinformatics programs. In Australia, our graduates enjoy an employment rate higher than the national average. We currently have almost 100 students in our postgraduate biotechnology and molecular biology programs, including high-achieving students from India, some of whom have gone on to postgradutate research in Australia and to successful careers in India and around the world.


Number of award(s): Two scholarships are offered.


Duration of award(s): The maximum period of tenure for the scholarships are for the standard full-time duration of the program unless otherwise stated.


What does it cover? Approximately AUD$ 14800 per year, based on an indicative annual fee of AUD$ 29600. Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.


Selection Criteria: The successful applicant will be selected on academic achievement as well as the quality of their 500 word expression of interest


Notification: Successful applicants will be notified in December.


How to Apply: Download an application form via this link (Word) or this (PDF) and send by electronically.


Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 October 2013 for a Semester 1 (February) commencement.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application



DAAD Joint German-Arab Master’s Scholarships Program

DAAD Scholarship for Fine Arts, Architecture, Music, DanceDAAD is offering scholarships for two German-Egyptian Master degree programs. The Joint Master in Heritage Conservation and Site Management is offered at BTU Cottbus / Helwan University and joint M.A. Program in Comparative & Middle East Politics and Society(CMEPS) is offered at Eberhard Karls-University Tübingen / American University in Cairo (AUC). Student must have bachelor’s degree in the area of Political Science, Social Sciences and Middle East Studies. English proficiency is required for students of Arab region. Scholarships are offered for 2 years, starting winter semester 2013/2014. The deadline for applications is 15th June, 2013.


Study Subject(s):These scholarships are provided to study master program in Heritage Conservation and Site Management and Comparative & Middle East Politics and Society.
Course Level:These scholarships are for pursuing master’s degree level at BTU Cottbus / Helwan University and Eberhard Karls-University Tübingen / American University in Cairo (AUC).
Scholarship Provider: DAAD
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany and Egypt


Eligibility:

-TOEFL minimum of 90 points (iTB) or another comparable test

- Bachelor degree in a relevant study field

- The university’s degree (Bachelor‘s degree) should not be older than 6 years.

-Completion of the Bachelor’s degree with an above average result (upper third performance level).

- Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria of the University of Tübingen and the AUC.


Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Applications are open to participants from the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen.


Scholarship Description: Within the framework of the Transformation Partnership the DAAD promotes the development and implementation of two German-Egyptian Master degree programs in Heritage Conservation and Site Management and Comparative & Middle East Politics and Society.


Number of award(s): Not Known


Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for 2 years, starting winter semester 2013/2014


What does it cover? For master program in Comparative & Middle East Politics and Society: The DAAD awards a monthly scholarship of € 400 (semesters in Egypt) and € 750 (3rd semester in Germany = winter semester 2014/15). For master program in Heritage Conservation and Site Management: The DAAD awards a monthly scholarship of € 400 (1st, 3rd and 4th semester in Egypt) and €750 (for the 2nd semester in Germany = summer semester 2014). The scholarship also includes health insurance and insurance for accident and personal liability for the semester spent in Germany; additionally a health insurance will be provided for the semesters in Egypt. Furthermore, the DAAD pays a subsidy towards the travel expenses. Please note that no other subsidy will be paid (e.g. family subsidies).


Selection Criteria: Aside from the study achievements and the academic quality of the applicant, the most important selection criterion will be a convincing personal presentation of his/her professional and personal motivation for participating in this program. The candidate has to introduce himself/herself personally to a committee consisting of professors and DAAD representatives.


Notification: Not Known


How to Apply :P lease send your electronic application to: internationaladmission-at-tu-cottbus.de for applying to BTU Cottbus / Helwan University and cmeps-at-aucegypt.edu for applying the Eberhard Karls-University Tübingen / American University in Cairo (AUC). Documents needed for scholarship application are as follows:

-Hand-signed DAAD application form “Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships”

Please select other Programmes!

-Hand-signed CV (please use the europass specimen form)

-Hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation) with precise description of the academic/professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in this programme.

-Two recommendation letters from your university; please use this form. Additionally a recommendation letter of a former employee can be submitted as well.

-Proof of language abilities in English (e.g. TOEFL 80 points or comparable) and if applicable German or Arabic.

-Certified copies of awarded academic degrees; school leaving certificate, transcripts

-Certified of admission for the study programme (can be submitted up until the start of the scholarship)

-Explanation of the grading system

-Copy of the passport.


Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15th June, 2013.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application