Graduate Scholarships – Innovational Research Incentives Scheme: The aim of Innovational Research Incentives Scheme is to promote innovation in the academic research field.

The scheme is directed at providing encouragement for individual researchers and gives talented, creative researchers the opportunity to conduct their own research programme independently and promote talented researchers to enter and remain committed to the scientific profession.

Who can apply?

Excellent researchers (m/f) who are among the best 10 to 20 per cent of their age group. Researchers from abroad may apply

What can be applied for?

Veni grants; open for applications for researchers who have recently taken their PhD, to allow them to continue to develop their ideas; a maximum of 250,000 euro.

Vidi grants; for researchers who want to develop their own innovative line of research and appoint one or more researchers; a maximum of 800,000 euro.

Vici grants; for senior researchers to build their own research group; a maximum of 1,500,000 euro.

Application deadlines: Applications accepted 4 – 5 times every year.

For more information and application, see: Innovational Research Incentives Scheme

Innovational Research Incentives announces Graduate scholarships

Graduate Scholarships – Innovational Research Incentives Scheme: The aim of Innovational Research Incentives Scheme is to promote innovation in the academic research field.

The scheme is directed at providing encouragement for individual researchers and gives talented, creative researchers the opportunity to conduct their own research programme independently and promote talented researchers to enter and remain committed to the scientific profession.

Who can apply?

Excellent researchers (m/f) who are among the best 10 to 20 per cent of their age group. Researchers from abroad may apply

What can be applied for?

Veni grants; open for applications for researchers who have recently taken their PhD, to allow them to continue to develop their ideas; a maximum of 250,000 euro.

Vidi grants; for researchers who want to develop their own innovative line of research and appoint one or more researchers; a maximum of 800,000 euro.

Vici grants; for senior researchers to build their own research group; a maximum of 1,500,000 euro.

Application deadlines: Applications accepted 4 – 5 times every year.

For more information and application, see: Innovational Research Incentives Scheme

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Graduate Scholarships in Reproductive Health Law: Graduate Scholarships in Reproductive Health are designed to permit law graduates from Africa who have an interest in human rights and women’s health in their own countries, to undertake advanced research and study in this emerging field of law.

The scholarship is designed to enable students to explore the legal and ethical issues in reproductive and sexual health, such as the multiple causes of maternal mortality; barriers to availability of and access to reproductive health services; the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS; and abusive sexual relationships.

Students are encouraged to select other courses relevant to their plan of study, such as courses addressing medical law and ethics; national and international protection of human rights including women’s rights; family law issues including violence against women; feminism and the law; law and development; and law and society issues.

The Scholarships cover tuition and incidental fees, provide a stipend of $15,000 and books.

This scholarship is open to any graduate student from the targeted regions.

After completion of their Fellowship, a Fellow must return to their home country and reside there for a minimum of two years.

The purpose of the two-year home residency requirement is to ensure that Fellows fulfil the objective the Fellowship programme, the international protection and promotion of reproductive and sexual rights.

To be eligible for admission to graduate studies applicants must have a law degree.

Contact information: Graduate Admissions, Tel: 416-978-0213. Fax: 416-978-2648. E-mail: law.graduate [at] utoronto.ca.

For more information see; Graduate Scholarships in Reproductive Health Law – Bright future scholarships

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Master Degree Scholarships in UK: Canon Collins Trust is offering scholarships for study at the following universities:

• · King’s College, London
• · SOAS
• · University of Sussex
• · University of Edinburgh
• · University of Leeds
• · University of Sheffield

Canon Collins Trust only accepts applications from individuals seeking to study at one of the above universities in UK.

These scholarships are for Masters Study in any subject field.

Applicants must apply to their chosen universities separately and awards are conditional on the applicant being offered a place at the relevant university.

Master Degree Scholarships in UK Cover

Full tuition, stipend, travel costs and other support whilst in the UK.

Master Degree Scholarships in UK: Eligibility

To apply for a scholarship under this programme you must:

• · be a national of and resident in one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
• · be in possession of a good first degree or about to graduate in the year of application
• · have at least 2 years work experience in a relevant field.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to the development of their country and region.

Please note that Canon Collins Trust does not currently fund PhD study in the UK; however it acts as a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships.

For more information and application materials, see: Master Degree Scholarships in UK

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Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarship: The Eric Bleumink Fund awards scholarships to talented students and young researchers from developing countries.

The scholarships enable the students to further develop as individuals and to make important contributions to the development of their own countries.

The Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarship is for Master and PhD studies at the University of Groningen – Netherlands or a university in the developing country or one of its neighboring countries

Part of the study programme has to take place at the University of Groningen.

Level of Study: Masters or PhD in any subject

Grant award period

The grant is usually awarded for a maximum of 2 years for a Master’s degree programme, and a maximum of 4 years for a PhD. For PhD, part of the research should be conducted in the home country and part in Groningen.

Value and purpose of grant

The grant covers the tuition fees plus the costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance.

It also covers expenses incurred in traveling to and from the Netherlands for PhD candidates for a maximum of 4 times.

The journeys to the Netherlands and back home are included in the scholarship grant.

Holders are entitled to a living allowance of Euro 735 per month for food and accommodation.

In the case of a short stay in the Netherlands, the University of Groningen will make lodging arrangements for this period.

Allowances are paid in a monthly advance at the beginning of the month.

For specific questions about the Eric Bleumink Fund, please contact: isd [at] rug.nl

For more information see: Groningen Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarships Website

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One World Scholarship Programme (EWS) – Austria: The One World Scholarship Program (EMS) is aimed at students from developing countries at Austrian universities and sees itself as a contribution to peaceful coexistence with people from different regions of origin through the promotion of equality, dialogue, intercultural know-how and partnership.

The study grant scheme is a contribution to redeeming the right to education for young intellectuals who otherwise find insufficient conditions in their region of origin.

The study grant scheme, in this sense, offers an opportune compensation for ethnic, religious, social and regional discrimination as well as for isolated cases of human rights abuses.

Requirements and Conditions

1. Nationality of a Non-European developing country

2. Enrolment in an Austrian university

3. Financial need

4. Evidence of satisfactory progress in studies

5. Willingness to return to country of origin or another developing country

6. Age limit at the beginning of the scholarship (30 years – diploma/master programmes, 35 years – doctoral/PhD programmes).

Women, handicapped students, and students who have been discriminated and disadvantaged in their countries of origin for cultural, social, political and religious reasons have priority.

Grant awarding authority Information: Afro-Asian Institute (AAI) Graz (Place of study: Graz, Klagenfurt and Leoben), A-8010 Graz, Leechgasse 22, Tel: +43 316/32 44 34 58. e-mail: t.aichinger [at] aai-graz.at. www.aai-graz.at

For more information and scholarship applications, see: One World Scholarship Program for developing countries

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UCSC Africa Scholarship: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC), Italy, has developed a special program for students from the African continent.

The program enables students to study on a full or partial scholarship for degree programs taught in English at UCSC’s Milan Campus.

UCSC is pleased to offer 12 full scholarships that include tuition and board for eligible students from African countries.

The full scholarships include tuition and board for the duration of the program.

Full scholarships are available for:

– International MBA in Global Business and Sustainability

– Master in Banking and Finance

– Master in International Relations

– Master in International Cooperation and Development

– International MBA in Global Business & Sustainability

– Master in Corporate Communication

– Master in International Management (Laurea Magistrale)

– Master in Economics (Laurea Magistrale)

Candidates who do not qualify for the full scholarship may be selected for the partial scholarships that cover part of tuition, whereas all other living costs and travel will be at the expense of the student.

For more information and scholarship applications, see: UCSC Africa Scholarship

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African Graduate Scholarships: The University College London offers The African Graduate Scholarships to African Nationals and Permanent residents.

The scholarships exist to support African nationals with a high-quality academic and professional background who wish to further develop their skills and knowledge in their specific field.

Scholarship Eligibility: The candidate must be an African national and a permanent resident of an African nation.

How to apply:

The candidate must have made an application to UCL to study for a full-time postgraduate programme at the Centre for International Health and Development for the coming academic year.

The scheme offers a substantial scholarship towards UCL tuition fees and some living costs.

Scholarship Deadline: May 14.

For more information and scholarship application see; African Graduate Scholarships

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Korean Government Scholarships for International Students: The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is designed to provide higher education in Korea for international students in order to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between the participating countries.

Scholarships available:

A. Undergraduate Scholarships

Korean government invites 100 international students from 62 countries who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Korea.

To be selected as a KGSP grantee, any applicant should successfully pass through the 1st selection process set by the Korean embassies (or Consulates) of his or her origin.

To apply for the program, please contact the Korean embassy (or Consulate) in your country. Also see the links below for contact information.

Application deadline may differ from one country to another.

B. Graduate Scholarships

Available fields: All majors of general graduate schools

Total number of Applicants scholarships available: 600

Applicable Universities: 61 Universities (or Institutes) designated by NIIED

Scholarship Requirements

• Both applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of the foreign country (Applicants cannot have Korean citizenship).
• Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long period of time.
• Should be under 40 years of age.
• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Scholarship Covers:

• Airfare: A round-trip economy class ticket
• Monthly Allowance: 900,000 won (KRW) per month
• Research Allowance: 210,000 won for students in human and social sciences; 240,000 won for students in natural and mechanic sciences per semester
• Relocation (Settlement) Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
• Language Training Fee: The full costs up to 1 year
• Tuitions: All admission fees are waived by the host institution. The full tuition is paid by NIIED.
• Dissertation Printing Costs: 500,000 ~ 800,000 won for the costs related to a printing dissertation
• Medical Insurance: 15,000 won per month (limited insurance coverage) will be provided to the university for students.
• Special fund for students proficient in Korean language (TOPIK level 5 or 6): 100,000 won per month(Commencing from the main program)

For more information and scholarship application see; Korean Government Scholarships for International Students

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Trust Africa Scholarships: Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.

The scholarships cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any Departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).

The scholarships are being funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds.

Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources.

Application Process:

Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place at Loughborough University has been made.

Students who are in possession of an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a postgraduate taught course can apply for the scholarship.

The deadline for applications is 30th April every year.

Contact: International Office, Academic Registry, Loughborough University, Leicestershire LE11 3TU, UK. Fax: +44 (0)1509 223971, Email: international-office[at]lboro.ac.uk

For more information and scholarship applications, see: 100% Full Fee Trust Africa Scholarships

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