Master of Science in Water Resources and Livelihood Security Scholarships: The Swedish Institute offers a few Master of Science in Water Resources and Livelihood Security Scholarships to students from developing countries.

The scholarships are for study at Linköping University, Sweden. Minimum admission requirements for master’s studies include earlier studies from an internationally recognised university equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree at a British university.

The university has to be listed in the latest edition of the International Handbook of Universities/World List of Universities or Other Institutions of Higher Education.

Master’s applicants must also prove that they have a very good command of English, both written and oral.

Deadline is 1 February for Master’s programmes starting in August/September. Application period starts 1 October.

Master of Science in Water Resources and Livelihood Security Scholarships: The Swedish Institute offers a few Master of Science in Water Resources and Livelihood Security Scholarships to students from developing countries.

The scholarships are for study at Linköping University, Sweden. Minimum admission requirements for master’s studies include earlier studies from an internationally recognised university equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree at a British university.

The university has to be listed in the latest edition of the International Handbook of Universities/World List of Universities or Other Institutions of Higher Education.

Master’s applicants must also prove that they have a very good command of English, both written and oral.

Deadline is 1 February for Master’s programmes starting in August/September. Application period starts 1 October.

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Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management Scholarships: Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans and Lakes) addresses students with a background in Sciences.

Oceans & Lakes is an inter-university programme organized by the Faculty of Sciences of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB, Free University of Brussels), Universiteit Antwerpen (UA, Antwerp University) and Universiteit Gent (UGent, Ghent University).

It provides students with strong fundamental and applied knowledge and prepares them for an active role in the scientific research and management of marine and lacustrine systems.

Oceans and Lakes trains students in:

• Becoming a multidisciplinary scientist who thinks and works across fields and disciplines
• Playing a key role in high quality scientific marine and lacustrine research
• Providing advice in management and an integrated concept and view on marine and lacustrine systems
• Becoming critically minded, problem-solving and communicative scientists

Admission requirements:

Oceans & Lakes is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Geography and Geomathics, Bio-engineer Science or Environmental Sciences.

For other Bachelors’ in Science and Applied Science, equivalency will be evaluated based on scientific competences and skills of the students by the Oceans & Lakes Steering Committee.

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Master in Law and Economics Scholarships: The European Master in Law and Economics Scholarships amount to 21,000 EURO per selected student. Annually, nineteen scholarships for students are available.

The European Master in Law and Economics is offered by a consortium of seven universities:

• Erasmus University Rotterdam (co-ordinating institution),
• University of Hamburg,
• University of Bologna,
• University of Gent,
• University of Aix-Marseille,
• Victoria University of Manchester and
• University of Vienna.

The study programme covers one academic year, divided into three terms.

The Masters Course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in Economic Analysis of Law: the use of economic methods to explain and assess the effects of divergent legal rules.

Since differences between national laws have been at the core of European policy making, the Masters Course offers unique value concerning the EU’s central ambitions.

Students on this programme will become competent to work for public organizations and large multinational law firms. Graduates are also well prepared for Ph.D research in Law and Economics.

The language of instruction is English, but the master thesis can also be written in another European language, excluding the student’s mother tongue.

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Danida provides a number of Master in International Health Scholarships at University of Copenhagen for students from some developing countries.

Experience from health projects in the developing countries emphasizes the need for cross-disciplinary skills when it comes to building strong, sustainable health programmes.

The Master of International Health focuses on public health issues in low and middle income societies, and includes a broad range of theory within public health, medicine, epidemiology, anthropology, political science, management, and organization.

Some applicants for the MIH programme from Danida supported health and water sector programmes may be sponsored by Danida (Danish International Development Agency) through the Danida Fellowship Programme according to current guidelines.

Applicants must get information and apply through the relevant Danida chief adviser and programme officer at the Danish Embassy in their home country.

Danida programme countries included at the moment:

Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia.

For more information, application materials and deadline, see; Master in International Health Scholarships Website

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Geosciences Scholarship – Utrecht University Netherlands: The Geosciences Masters Scholarship offers outstanding prospective non-Dutch students the opportunity to pursue a degree in one of the Master’s programmes offered by the Graduate School of Geosciences, Ultrecht University.

The scholarship programme is highly selective. Only candidates of the highest academic achievement and promise are eligible to receive a scholarship.

Amount of scholarship: Selected Master’s students are awarded a scholarship up to a maximum of 5,000 Euro per year, for a maximum duration of two years. In total this amounts to 10,000 Euro.

Duration and number of scholarships: Selected students will receive a scholarship for a minimum period of 12 and a maximum period of 24 months.

Selection criteria:

Eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field of study;

2. The academic quality and concrete results of the preceding education, as evidenced, for example, by grades, test scores, publications, letters of recommendation;

3. The quality and relevance of their motivation letter(academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation);

4. The quality and feasibility of their financial plan in the application for a place in the Master’s programme;

5. The quality of the application itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

Application procedure

Include in your application:

1. The completed Geosciences Scholarship application form;

2. Your bachelor’s thesis or equivalent thereof;

3. A motivation letter of one page, explaining why this scholarship should be awarded to you.

For more information and application, see: Geosciences Scholarship – Utrecht University Netherlands

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The Internship Program is open to students who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries and attracts a large number of highly qualified candidates.

The goal of this Internship Program is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment.

Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.

To be eligible for the Internship Program, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity.

Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.

This Program typically seeks candidates in the following fields:

• Economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.

The World Bank Group Internship Program is offered during two seasons:

• Summer (June-September).
• Winter (December-March).

All applications MUST be submitted on-line (using the “Apply Now” button on the right hand side of this page – available during the application period only).

The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses.

Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.

Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.

• The application period for the Summer Program is December 1 – January 31 each year.
• The application period for the Winter Program is September 1 – October 31 each year.

World Bank calls for Internship Program

The Internship Program is open to students who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries and attracts a large number of highly qualified candidates.

The goal of this Internship Program is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment.

Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.

To be eligible for the Internship Program, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity.

Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.

This Program typically seeks candidates in the following fields:

• Economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.

The World Bank Group Internship Program is offered during two seasons:

• Summer (June-September).
• Winter (December-March).

All applications MUST be submitted on-line (using the “Apply Now” button on the right hand side of this page – available during the application period only).

The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses.

Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations.

Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.

• The application period for the Summer Program is December 1 – January 31 each year.
• The application period for the Winter Program is September 1 – October 31 each year.

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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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French Embassy Scholarships Program: French Embassies around the world annually grant scholarships to students intend to study in French universities or Higher Education Institutions, at Master degree or PhD level.

Scholarship Duration:

The scholarship is granted for a given period matching the necessary time for getting of the degree.

For Master degree: the scholarship will be granted for a maximum duration of 10 months (1 year of Master degree). Some successful candidates will have to get into a two-year Master degree.

In this specific case, scholarship could be granted for two years.

For PhDs: the scholarship will be granted for a maximum duration of 3 years. However, at the end of each academic year, the recipient will have to justify the progress of his/her project and/or thesis in order to be able to renew his/her grant every year.

In case of studies break or ending, the scholarship will automatically be cancelled.

Scholarship Application:

The scholarship application file must include:

• A filled in and signed scholarship application form;
• An up-to-date résumé stating the entire academic curriculum;
• A cover letter explaining motivations and interests in the planned project;
• Copies of academic diploma;
• University transcripts of the last two years of studies;

For Master level candidates:

• Enrolment attestation copy and/or letters of the host university in France.

For PhDs:

• An attestation signed by your tutor indicating his commitment to supervise your thesis;
• A detailed description of the research project (2/3 pages).

Optional documents:

• Cost-sharing commitment letter from the corresponding organisation;
• Academic and/or professional recommendations;
• Language proficiency certificates: French (TCF, DELF, DALF, academic degree,…) and/or English (TOEFL, TOEIC, etc.).

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Science@Leuven Scholarship – Netherlands: The Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven and its Alumni Association Science@Leuven Scholarship are proud to announce their initiative: The Science@Leuven Scholarship!Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the KU Leuven are invited to apply for a scholarship.

Amount of Scholarship

The amount of the scholarship can be up to 8.000 Euro for 1 year. The Board of the Science [at] Leuven Fund will decide exactly how much a scholarship will be.

The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary.

Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes.

A scholarship for the second master year is only awarded to students having had outstanding results the first master year.

Subjects Covered by the Master Scholarships

For the following masters you can apply for the Scholarship :

• Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Master of Biology
• Master of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics
• Master of Chemistry
• Master of Physics
• Master of Geography
• Master of Mathematics
• Master of Statistics

Scholarship & Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet and prove the following requirements:

• The applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before,
• The applicants have a bachelor degree from a foreign university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for,
• The applicants can prove having had excellent study results during their former training,
• The applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven
• The applicants are willing to act as an ambassador for the programme

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Institute of Tropical Medicine Scholarships: Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) is located in Antwerp, Belgium (ITM) and is considered among the best institutes in the world for training, research and assistance in tropical medicine and health care in developing countries.

ITM has three scientific departments as well as a dedicated outpatient clinic and various support services. The institute is completely dedicated towards a long-lasting improvement of health care and disease control in developing countries and works in association with many scientific institutions, governments and organisations all over the world in this regard.

ITM offers a large number of scholarships to students pursuing different study programs. These scholarships (partial or full) are available for the following courses:

• Master in Public Health – Health Systems Management and Policy
• Master en Santé Publique – Politiques et Management des Systèmes de Santé
• Master in Public Health – Disease Control
• Master en Santé Publique – Contrôle des Maladies
• Master of Science in Tropical Animal Health
• Master of Science en Santé Animale Tropicale
• Short Course on Health PolicyFormation Courte en Politiques de Santé
• Short Course on Strategic Management of Health Systems
• Formation Courte en Management Stratégique de Systèmes de Santé
• Planning and Management of Reproductive Health Programs
• Planning et Gestion des Programs de Santé de la Reproduction
• Planning and Management of Tropical Diseases Control Programs
• Planning et Gestion de Programs de Controle de Maladies Tropicales
• Short Course on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (SCART)
• Short Course in Clinical Research & Evidence-Based Medicine (SCREM)
• Admission to a program/course is a prerequisite for, but not a guarantee of, a scholarship.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must be under 46 years of age.
• Only nationals of the following countries are eligible for a scholarship: Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Cuba, DR Congo, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Philippines, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Cameron, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

For all ITM fellowships, the funding application must always be included with the course application form, and cannot be submitted later.

For more scholarship information and application, see: Institute of Tropical Medicine Scholarships >

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