Host Institution(s):University of West London, UK

Field(s) of study: Any full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of West London

Number of Scholarships: Up to 50 scholarships

Target group: Non-EU International Students

Scholarship value/duration: Scholarships are worth up to £5,000.  The scholarship provides a discount against the cost of tuition for the first year of study only.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

• A self-funded overseas full fee-paying paying student (please note: EU applicants are not eligible).

• An offer holder for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at UWL, to commence study in September 2016.

The International Ambassador Scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis to candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm and the ability to be an excellent international student ambassador.

Application instructions:

To be considered for the scholarship, you must have been offered a place to study on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of West London, commencing in September 2016.

You can apply for the International Ambassador Scholarships by completing a scholarship application form. Complete the scholarship application form and submit no later than 5pm GMT on Friday, 17 July 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.

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Host Institution(s):

Monash University in Australia

Field(s) of study:

Any eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) program offered at the University

Target group: International students from all countries. Countries with strategic priorities for Monash will be given preference.

Number of Scholarships: 31 scholarships will be available

Scholarship value/inclusions: $10,000 for a full time study load (48 credit points) paid per year until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed.

Eligibility:

• International student
• Commencing students with a full Monash course offer or continuing students, and
• Undertaking a full time undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia

Application instructions:

Before applying for this scholarship, you must have received a full Monash course offer with no conditions. You must submit a separate application form for this scholarship by the deadline. The next deadlines are 15 January 2016 for Semester 1 or 2, 2016 and 15 March, 15 April or 12 June 2016 for Semester 2, 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.

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Host Institution(s):

Eligible fields of study offered by Participating research universities and Participating universities of applies sciences.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Target group: International students from outside the EU/EEA

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship amounts to €5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies.

Eligibility:

• Your nationality is non-EEA.

• You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.

• You meet the specific requirements of the institution of your choice.  You can find these on the website of the institution.

• You have never before studied at an education institution in the Netherlands.

Application instructions:

You must apply for the Holland Scholarship directly to the participating institution of your choice. The deadline for applications is either 1 February 2016 or 1 May 2016.   You can find the specific closing dates and the fields of study for this academic year on the website of the institution you want to apply to.

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

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Bat Conservation International Scholarships: Each year, Bat Conservation International Scholarships support graduate students in conducting conservation-relevant research.

Lack of knowledge about bat ecology and behaviour is one of the greatest impediments to bat conservation progress.

The goal of this program is to support exceptionally talented students in research initiatives that will contribute new knowledge essential to conserving bats and the ecosystems they serve.

Award:

Individual awards is $5000.

It is hoped that these funds will open opportunities for matching grants from other conservation organizations, government agencies, and private foundations, and that BCI’s support will grow in future years.

All BCI scholarship recipients must be conducting research that specifically addresses at least one of our specified areas of need by:

• Answering ecological or behavioural questions essential to conservation or management;
• Resolving an economic problem which will further conservation tolerance;
• Documenting key ecological or economic roles of bats; or educating people who are directly relevant to conservation success.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• Students enrolled in any college or university worldwide are eligible to apply.
• Students who have applied in previous years to BCI’s Student Scholarship Program are eligible to reapply each subsequent year, whether they received a previous BCI grant or not.

Application:

• The Proposal, Budget, and student Curriculum Vitae should be included with the Application.
• All materials must be in English.
• Applications will not be accepted via mail.
• Only online and electronic applications will be accepted.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials well in advance.

Deadline: 15 December.

For more information and application, visit: Bat Conservation International Scholarships Website

Bat Conservation International Scholarships

Bat Conservation International Scholarships: Each year, Bat Conservation International Scholarships support graduate students in conducting conservation-relevant research.

Lack of knowledge about bat ecology and behaviour is one of the greatest impediments to bat conservation progress.

The goal of this program is to support exceptionally talented students in research initiatives that will contribute new knowledge essential to conserving bats and the ecosystems they serve.

Award:

Individual awards is $5000.

It is hoped that these funds will open opportunities for matching grants from other conservation organizations, government agencies, and private foundations, and that BCI’s support will grow in future years.

All BCI scholarship recipients must be conducting research that specifically addresses at least one of our specified areas of need by:

• Answering ecological or behavioural questions essential to conservation or management;
• Resolving an economic problem which will further conservation tolerance;
• Documenting key ecological or economic roles of bats; or educating people who are directly relevant to conservation success.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• Students enrolled in any college or university worldwide are eligible to apply.
• Students who have applied in previous years to BCI’s Student Scholarship Program are eligible to reapply each subsequent year, whether they received a previous BCI grant or not.

Application:

• The Proposal, Budget, and student Curriculum Vitae should be included with the Application.
• All materials must be in English.
• Applications will not be accepted via mail.
• Only online and electronic applications will be accepted.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials well in advance.

Deadline: 15 December.

For more information and application, visit: Bat Conservation International Scholarships Website

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Associated Board International Scholarships: Associated Board International Scholarships enable outstanding musicians to study on courses at one of the four Royal Schools of Music in the UK:

• Royal Academy of Music
• Royal College of Music
• Royal Northern College of Music
• Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

There are normally four undergraduate awards each year, tenable at each of the Royal Schools for a four-year undergraduate performance course, and four postgraduate awards covering one or two-year postgraduate performance, composition or conducting courses at the Royal Schools.

The scholarships provide;

• Tuition fees for the designated course
• A grant of £3000 per year towards living expenses, normally paid by termly instalments.
• A flight ticket home upon satisfactory completion of the course.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a national of a country that is not a member of the European Union.
• You will not be eligible to apply if you have been living or studying in the UK for a period of more than one year immediately preceding 31 January in the year of entry to the course or if you have home fee status.
• For undergraduate study you should normally be at least 17 years of age by 31 January in the year of entry to the course.
• Postgraduates should normally be at least 21 years of age by 31 January in the year of entry.
• You will be expected to demonstrate outstanding musical promise and proficiency in your principal study or chosen field.

Application

You must first apply for admission to a course at one or more of the Royal Schools of music, and must observe the admission procedures and application deadlines for the individual Schools.

The closing date for scholarship applications for courses beginning in September is 31 January every year.

You should then complete an International Scholarships Eligibility Form and post this directly to the Associated Board’s office: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 24 Portland Place, London W1B 1LU, United Kingdom.

For further details, and application materials, contact: Associated Board International Scholarships

 Associated Board International Scholarships in Royal Schools of Music

Associated Board International Scholarships: Associated Board International Scholarships enable outstanding musicians to study on courses at one of the four Royal Schools of Music in the UK:

• Royal Academy of Music
• Royal College of Music
• Royal Northern College of Music
• Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

There are normally four undergraduate awards each year, tenable at each of the Royal Schools for a four-year undergraduate performance course, and four postgraduate awards covering one or two-year postgraduate performance, composition or conducting courses at the Royal Schools.

The scholarships provide;

• Tuition fees for the designated course
• A grant of £3000 per year towards living expenses, normally paid by termly instalments.
• A flight ticket home upon satisfactory completion of the course.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a national of a country that is not a member of the European Union.
• You will not be eligible to apply if you have been living or studying in the UK for a period of more than one year immediately preceding 31 January in the year of entry to the course or if you have home fee status.
• For undergraduate study you should normally be at least 17 years of age by 31 January in the year of entry to the course.
• Postgraduates should normally be at least 21 years of age by 31 January in the year of entry.
• You will be expected to demonstrate outstanding musical promise and proficiency in your principal study or chosen field.

Application

You must first apply for admission to a course at one or more of the Royal Schools of music, and must observe the admission procedures and application deadlines for the individual Schools.

The closing date for scholarship applications for courses beginning in September is 31 January every year.

You should then complete an International Scholarships Eligibility Form and post this directly to the Associated Board’s office: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 24 Portland Place, London W1B 1LU, United Kingdom.

For further details, and application materials, contact: Associated Board International Scholarships

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Cambridge International Scholarships: Cambridge University will offer, via the Cambridge Trusts, at least 80 Cambridge International Scholarships to Overseas Students who embark on a research course in the academic year.

The awards will be made on a competitive basis to those applicants considered by their departments to be the most outstanding.

Value of the award:
Each award will underwrite the full cost of fees and maintenance for the duration of the course.

Duration of the award:
The award has a maximum duration of three years and is available to all students who will be registered for a three year research programme, leading to the PhD (including CPGS).

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible to receive a Cambridge International Scholarship students must:

• be liable to pay the Overseas University Composition Fee.
• be engaged in a three year research programme leading to the PhD (i.e. will be registered as PhD, “Probationary PhD” or “CPGS”).
• be engaged in full-time study.
• have a high upper-second-class undergraduate honours degree from a UK Higher Education Institution, or an equivalent from an Overseas Institution.

Several hundred partially funded awards will also be made by the Cambridge Trusts using the departmental CISS ranking list.

Deadline: 15th December.

For further details and application materials, see: Cambridge International Scholarships Website

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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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Short Courses Scholarships: The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education (NUFFIC) offers the opportunity to apply for scholarships for the following training courses being conducted soon.

– Training Peacebuilding and Local Governance

– Training Local Service Delivery and MDG’s

– Training Local Economic Development

– Summercourse Decentralisation and Local Governance

– Training Citizen Participation & Accountability

– Training Decentralisation, Democratisation and Development

Candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa, women and members of priority groups and/or marginalized regions are specifically invited to apply for these fellowships.

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are designed to promote capacity building within organisations in 61 countries by providing training and education to mid-career staff.

The NFP is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation.

The overall aim of the NFP is to help alleviate qualitative and quantitative shortages of skilled manpower within a wide range of governmental, private and non-governmental organisations.

This is done by offering fellowships to mid-career professionals to improve the capacity of their employing organisations.

Application deadlines

During the year, there are several application deadlines. Be sure to check which deadline applies to the course or study programme you wish to apply for.

For more information and application, see:

• Short Courses Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans
• Scholarship grant » International Scholarships » Education Scholarships

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Full International Scholarships in UK; University of East London (UEL) is known as one of the fastest growing universities in the United Kingdom. The students come from one hundred and twenty countries around the world with a student population of approximately 28,000.

UEL has announced some scholarships for international students including some with full tuition fee waivers.

Sports Scholarships – International Basketball Scholarships

Applicants must have an offer without any further academic conditions (Only English Language results can be pending) for a one year Taught Master’s programme or a three year Bachelor’s programme.

Successful applicants will be expected to represent their specific sports club at UEL, and assist in the club’s development.

Amount – Up to 100% tuition fee scholarships

Scholarship Application Deadline – Ongoing

Sports Scholarships – International Rowing Scholarships

Applicants must have an offer without any further academic conditions (Only English Language results can be pending) for a one year Taught Master’s programme or a three year Bachelor’s programme.

Successful applicants will be expected to represent their specific sports club at UEL, and assist in the club’s development.

Amount – Up to 100% tuition fee scholarships

Scholarship Application Deadline – Ongoing

Tuition Fee Scholarships

This will be upto £5,000 scholarships to study any taught Masters at University of East London.

Dean’s Scholarships

These scholarships will be in the form of full tuition fee waiver. The eligible courses are any taught Masters Degree course at the University of East London.

All international students are eligible to apply for these scholarships but the students coming from “conflict zones” are preferred and are encouraged to apply.

For scholarship information, see; Full International Scholarships in UK

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OPEC Fund Scholarship Award: The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is pleased to announce its Scholarship Award to support undergraduate students from developing countries in pursuit of higher education.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of advanced professional or graduate training.

The winner will receive a scholarship of up to $100,000, spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year.

To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
• Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, 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 September, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
• Must be a national of a developing country
• 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.

For further details and application materials, see: OPEC Fund Scholarship Award Website

More: Undergraduate Scholarships » International Students Scholarships » International Scholarships

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