FRQNT International Internship Program for Master’s or Doctoral Students, 2014
FRQNT (Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies) is offering international internship for Master’s or doctoral students enrolled full-time in a Quebec university and who meets the requirements of their program. The internship must be of a minimum duration of 2 months and a maximum of 12 months. The scholarship will cover the student’s travel and living expenses(transportation, housing, etc).Expenses for insurance as well as visa are accepted. The internship must start no later than March 31st, 2014. The scholarship for internship is of a maximum value of $15,000.
Field of Internship: The proposed research outlined in the application as part of the internship must be part of the scientific program of the strategic cluster. The internship is a supplementary tool available to a strategic cluster to strengthen its position at the international level through research projects and partnerships that have already been established or which are under development.
Internship Provider: Fonds de recherche du Québec –Nature et technologies
Internship can be taken at: The internship must be carried out in one of the high priority countries or regions identified by the Quebec Government in Quebec’s International Policy (MRI, 2006: Brazil, Catalonia, China, Flanders, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States, Wallonia Brussels). The internships may also take place as part of a multilateral projects or the European Union’s Framework Programs)
Eligibility: (a) Full-time students enrolled in a Quebec university:
-The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a foreign student who has a valid study permit for the province of Québec.
(b) For foreign students enrolled in a university outside Québec:
-The applicant must have the valid study permits or visa for the entire duration of the internship
-The applicant can’t be enrolled in a co-degree from more than one institution including a Quebec university.
Internship Open for International Students: Yes (Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a foreign student students enrolled full-time in a Quebec university).
Is this paid internship? Yes
What does it cover? The scholarship for internship is of a maximum value of $15,000. However, the FRQNT will allow no more than the equivalent of $2,500/month in living expenses.
Internship Description: The FRQNT’s (Fonds de recherche du Québec –Nature et technologies) international internship aims to foster international mobility of students whose research activities are part of the scientific program of a strategic cluster funded by the FRQNT. The internship is a supplementary tool available to a strategic cluster to strengthen its position at the international level through research projects and partnerships that have already been established or which are under development. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a foreign student who has a valid study permit for the province of Québec. The applicant must have the valid study permits or visa for the entire duration of the internship.
Internship Duration: The internship must be of a minimum duration of 2 months and a maximum of 12 months.
Notification: Candidates are selected by the strategic clusters which recommend them to the FRQNT. It is the FRQNT that makes the final decision on the grants to be awarded under the international internship program. The allocation of internships by the FRQNT is made on a first come, first served basis and the funds available for this program.
How to Apply: Candidates interested within this program must file their application within their strategic cluster.
Selection Criteria: Applications are evaluated by the strategic clusters according to the following criteria:
-The academic excellence and research aptitude of the candidate (50 points);
-The correspondence of the internship with the scientific program of the cluster’s (25 points);
-The insertion of the internship in international action of the strategic cluster (25 points).
The process and evaluation criteria are the sole responsibility of the FRQNT
Internship Application Deadline: Each strategic cluster may submit applications at all time from April 1st, 2013 until March 1st, 2014.
Further Internship Information and Application
Saturday, December 21, 2013
40 Scholarships at The University of Glasgow !!
University of Glasgow Country Scholarships for Postgraduate Students in UK, 2014
University of Glasgow is offering a total of 40 scholarships for postgraduate students to learn any of the courses except clinical courses. The students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA can apply for these scholarships. Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree. The application deadline is 1 June 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses except clinical courses offered by the University of Glasgow.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at University of Glasgow.
Scholarship Provider: University of Glasgow
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount. A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country. Clinical courses are not eligible. Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree. The students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA can apply for these scholarships.
Number of award(s): The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country.
What does it cover? The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount. A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Applicants will be expected to submitted a 400-word statement outlining how they meet the criteria of the award, how they will use the scholarship and how it will help them achieving their future goals
Note: Please look at the Application Guideline for Students. Applicants will be expected to submit a 400-word statement outlining how they meet the criteria of the award, how they will use the scholarship and how it will help them achieving their future goals.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 June 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
University of Glasgow is offering a total of 40 scholarships for postgraduate students to learn any of the courses except clinical courses. The students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA can apply for these scholarships. Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree. The application deadline is 1 June 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses except clinical courses offered by the University of Glasgow.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate degree level at University of Glasgow.
Scholarship Provider: University of Glasgow
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount. A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country. Clinical courses are not eligible. Applicants must hold the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree. The students of Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and USA can apply for these scholarships.
Number of award(s): The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country.
What does it cover? The University of Glasgow will award a total of 40 postgraduate scholarships worth £5,000 across each of the 4 Colleges. The scholarships will be awarded as a tuition fee discount. A maximum of 5 scholarships are available per country.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Applicants will be expected to submitted a 400-word statement outlining how they meet the criteria of the award, how they will use the scholarship and how it will help them achieving their future goals
Note: Please look at the Application Guideline for Students. Applicants will be expected to submit a 400-word statement outlining how they meet the criteria of the award, how they will use the scholarship and how it will help them achieving their future goals.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 June 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Yousef Jameel Scholarship in Sustainable Agriculture !!
Yousef Jameel Scholarships
Humboldt-University is offering five doctoral scholarships with support of the Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund. Students of Arabic countries, Malaysia and Indonesia are eligible for the scholarships. The scholarships are awarded for a period of three years and commence on October 1. The stipend awarded is in the amount of 1350 Euros per month, plus materials expenses. To be eligible for this scholarship, English and German skills are required. Women and disabled students are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted till 15th July 2014.
Study Subject(s): This year will be a special Focus on: Sustainable/ecologic (Desert) Agriculture (including: PGPR – Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria – & Mycorrhizae, Irrigation Technology, Reduction of Water consumption Micronutrients), Plant based Medicine/Pharmacy and Renewable & sustainable Energy Production.
Course Level: Scholarships are for pursuing PhD programme at Humboldt University of Berlin.
Scholarship Provider: Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: Application from Arabic countries are very welcome. Applications from Malaysia and Indonesia are accepted too. Applicants must possess an academic degree and fulfil the requirements necessary for admission to a doctoral programme at the appropriate Humboldt University of Berlin. The applicant must obtain admission to a doctoral programme (Promotions zulassung) before the scholarship’s starting date. Very good written and spoken English as well as good German communications skills are required. To increase the proportion of women at the university, applications from qualified women are particularly encouraged. Disabled persons will receive preference, assuming equal qualifications.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students of Arabic countries (Egypt, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Libya, Palestine, Lebanon, Oman, Kuwait, Mauritania, Qatar, Bahrain, Djibouti and Comoros), Malaysia and Indonesia can apply for the scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Promoting the development of young scientists and scholars is a declared goal of Humboldt-University. Humboldt-University places a high priority on preparing leading young researchers and scientists for careers in research and teaching.
Number of award(s): With support of the Yousef Jameel Scholarship Fund Humboldt-University will annually award five scholarships to doctoral candidates.
Duration of award(s): The scholarships are awarded for a period of three years.
What does it cover? The amount of the scholarship funds in generally three years granted per month 1340 €. Family support in Germany is granted if necessary. The scholarship / scholarship recipient may request funds for a German language course of max. Get 2000 Euro. In addition, stand him / her one-time funds for a trip home (transport costs for a round trip) to. In addition, the scholarship / scholarship recipient can an annual research support a maximum of 1,500 euros claim that can be used for research travel, consumables and publications.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post and email. Application package must include:
-A cover letter detailing the intended field of study of the doctoral program, as well as the motivation of the applicant;
-A CV and list of publications, if applicable;
-An Exposé including a detailed work plan for the three-year scholarship period (maximum ten pages);
-Copies of academic records and references from previous employers with certified German translations
if necessary;
- An evaluation from the applicant’s Ph.D. supervisor.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15th July 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Islamic Development Bank Scholarships !!
IDB Masters Scholarships for Developing Countries’ Students, 2014-2015
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is offering master’s scholarships in the field of Science, Engineering, Technology, Medical Sciences, Statistics, Demography, Econometrics and Operational Research and other related fields. Scholarships are availble for pursuing MSc degree level at reputable institutions of study in member countries only. The students of any eligible member country (Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda and Yemen) can apply for these scholarships. The application deadline is 31st January 2014.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are offered in the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology, Medical Sciences, Statistics, Demography, Econometrics and Operational Research.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider: Islamic Development Bank
Scholarship can be taken at: Member Countries (Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda & Yemen)
Eligibility:-The Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
-Be a citizen of any of an Eligible Member Country.
-Age not over 30 years.
-Be a graduate in science/technology with a grade above Good in his/her academic career.
-Be nominated by an academic research institution of his/her country.
-Be determined to return home at the end of his/her studies.
-Not in receipt of another scholarship.
-Be medically fit and be willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
-Applicants for Statistics, Demography and related disciplines such as Applied Statistics, Demography and Econometrics must meet the following requirements in addition to the above:
-Be in possession of a B.Sc. degree or its equivalent in statistics or related disciplines.
-Must have a working experience of at least one year as statistician permanently employed by an institution in a member country.
-Be determined to return home at the end of his/her studies.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina, Faso,Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda and Yemen can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:The Programme was launched in 1419 H/1998 named “The IDB M.Sc. Scholarship Programme” for Eligible Member Countries. The objective of the M.Sc. is to assist Eligible Member Countries in the development of their human resources in science and technology that are both relevant and necessary for their socio-economic development. The Programme is open only to students from the 20 Eligible Member Countries. The list is at the end of this section.
What does it cover ? The scholarship covers the following benefits and entitlements:
-All academic expenses
-Living allowances
-Health Insurance
-Round trip air-tickets to and from place of study
-Conference Participation allowance
-Computer allowance
Selection criteria: All the applications submitted to the IDB Governor’s Office are to go through the following process:
-Screening by the IDB Governor’s Office to forward to IDB the most eligible applications.
-In-house scoring and short-listing at the IDB.
-Final selection by the IDB.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st January 2014.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is offering master’s scholarships in the field of Science, Engineering, Technology, Medical Sciences, Statistics, Demography, Econometrics and Operational Research and other related fields. Scholarships are availble for pursuing MSc degree level at reputable institutions of study in member countries only. The students of any eligible member country (Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda and Yemen) can apply for these scholarships. The application deadline is 31st January 2014.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are offered in the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology, Medical Sciences, Statistics, Demography, Econometrics and Operational Research.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level.
Scholarship Provider: Islamic Development Bank
Scholarship can be taken at: Member Countries (Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda & Yemen)
Eligibility:-The Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
-Be a citizen of any of an Eligible Member Country.
-Age not over 30 years.
-Be a graduate in science/technology with a grade above Good in his/her academic career.
-Be nominated by an academic research institution of his/her country.
-Be determined to return home at the end of his/her studies.
-Not in receipt of another scholarship.
-Be medically fit and be willing to undergo medical tests after selection.
-Applicants for Statistics, Demography and related disciplines such as Applied Statistics, Demography and Econometrics must meet the following requirements in addition to the above:
-Be in possession of a B.Sc. degree or its equivalent in statistics or related disciplines.
-Must have a working experience of at least one year as statistician permanently employed by an institution in a member country.
-Be determined to return home at the end of his/her studies.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina, Faso,Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda and Yemen can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:The Programme was launched in 1419 H/1998 named “The IDB M.Sc. Scholarship Programme” for Eligible Member Countries. The objective of the M.Sc. is to assist Eligible Member Countries in the development of their human resources in science and technology that are both relevant and necessary for their socio-economic development. The Programme is open only to students from the 20 Eligible Member Countries. The list is at the end of this section.
What does it cover ? The scholarship covers the following benefits and entitlements:
-All academic expenses
-Living allowances
-Health Insurance
-Round trip air-tickets to and from place of study
-Conference Participation allowance
-Computer allowance
Selection criteria: All the applications submitted to the IDB Governor’s Office are to go through the following process:
-Screening by the IDB Governor’s Office to forward to IDB the most eligible applications.
-In-house scoring and short-listing at the IDB.
-Final selection by the IDB.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st January 2014.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Monday, November 18, 2013
Agris Mundus Master Scholarships in Agricultural sciences !!
Agris Mundus Master Scholarships for International Students, 2014/16
Erasmus Mundus is offering Agris Mundus masters scholarships at the partner universities inthe Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Spain and France. These scholarships are divided into two categories i.e. category A and Category B depending on applicant’s nationality and whether they have been living in Europe or not in the recent past. Scholarship is offered for two years. Scholarship includes contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs, contribution to the Agris mundus fees (including insurance coverage) and Monthly allowance. Scholarship is open for EU, EEA, EFTA and third world countries. Online application must be submitted by February 6, 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarship is awarded for Master of Science program in sustainable development in agriculture. Agris Mundus includes the following tracks themes: Water management and sustainable development in agriculture, Management of natural resources and sustainable development in agriculture, Management of animal resources and sustainable development in agriculture, Local development and sustainable development in agriculture and Food chains and sustainable development in agriculture.
Course Level: Scholarships are offered for pursuing Master degree at partner universities of Europe (Wageningen University and Research Centre, WUR in Netherlands, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Sciences in Denmark, University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland, University of Catania in Italy, Technical University of Madrid in Spain and Montpellier SupAgro in FranceScholarship Provider: Erasmus Mundus
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Spain and France
Eligibility: -Bachelor of Sciences (180 ECTS) or equivalent in Agricultural sciences or a BA in Social Sciences if the candidate can demonstrate a particular interest for agriculture;
· Verified excellent quality of the institution where this last degree was obtained;
· Excellent academic background with marks identifying the candidate among the 20% best students of his former studies (1st class or 2nd class with honors);
· Strongly convincing letter of motivation and 2 letters of support from referees.
-English: IELTS 6 in English is required for all training tracks starting with an M1 in Copenhagen. IELTS 6.5 is required for all training tracks starting in Cork or in Wageningen.
1) Group A candidates
-Group A corresponds to nationals from another country than the European Union Member States and Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein all together.
-Group A candidates, who have been residents or have carried their main activities in one of the Group B countries for more than 12 months over the last five years, will also be considered within the Group B.
-Group A candidates may be awarded with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship category A.
for 2011-2013, among the selected 60 candidates admitted at round 1, 8 applicants have been awarded with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship category A.
2) Group B candidates
-Group B corresponds to nationals from the European Union Member States, or from Switzerland, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein.
-Candidates from Group A countries, who have been residents or have carried their main activities in one of the Group B countries for more than 12 months over the last five years, will also be considered within the Group B.
-6 applicants have been awarded with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship Category B for 2011-2013.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The Erasmus Mundus programme is open to:
1. The 28 Member States of the EU: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
2. The countries of the European Economic Area / European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway)
3. Third countries (all the other countries of the world).
Scholarship Description: Every year, there are two rounds of academic admission. You can apply for academic admission either at Round 1 (between October and January) or at Round 2 (between March and May), but Erasmus Mundus scholarships are only offered at Round 1.
General training objective : to train students to cope with the current global/international concerns in agriculture and rural development to: – identify and critically analyze key factors shaping the development of crops, forests and animal production, the management of research and rural development projects and finally, the sustainable use of natural resources and the environment;
- formulate and provide effective and appropriate responses to complex agriculture and natural resources related issues. Combine technical and institutional capacities! Whatever training track they chose, all graduates combine:
- technical capacities in at least one domain of agriculture, animal breeding, or rural environment and the management of natural resources;
- with capacities to assess, prepare, support or evaluate the social, economic and institutional conditions that can allow innovation, change and development of the rural areas in the developing countries. According to the training track they chose, graduates can deal with:
- evaluation of technologies in agriculture, animal breeding, and management of natural resources and their impact on nature, production, social balances, economy;
- organization of the marketing chains of agricultural commodities;
- assessment of agricultural and rural development projects;
- preparation and evaluation of policies for rural development: land, water, forest, agricultural supplies, rural credit, marketing of commodities, organization of post harvest chains, governance, etc.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship will be offered for two-years.
What does it cover?
Category A scholarship: Contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs is EUR 8 000 for the 2 years EUR 3 000, Contribution to the Agris Mundus fees (including insurance coverage) is EUR 4 000/semester and Monthly allowance is EUR 1 000 /. Category A scholarship holders will receive as soon as possible after arrival a lump sum of 4 000 Euros representing a part of the travel + installation costs. The secretariat and the host universities will do their best to help the selected students to open a bank account. Students should be aware that this procedure may be subject to regulations and that it may take several weeks.
Category B scholarship: Contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs only if the studies include a master thesis at one of the Associate partners countries is EUR 2 000 / semester, Contribution to the Agris Mundus fees (including insurance coverage) is EUR 500/month and Monthly allowance is EUR 500 / month.
Notification: It is the Consortium’s responsibility to inform the students/doctoral candidate of the scholarship/fellowship selection results after being notified by the Agency. The Consortium submits the list of students proposed for a scholarship as well as the reserve list for students (for both Category A and Category B scholarships) to the Agency by 28 February. By the end of March, after having checked the eligibility of the proposed lists, the Agency will inform the Consortium of the approval of the lists (main and reserve list) and provide it with the students’ visa support documents. As soon as the Consortium has received this confirmation, it can in turn notify the students concerned. This should occur by Mid April.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is February 6, 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Erasmus Mundus is offering Agris Mundus masters scholarships at the partner universities inthe Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Spain and France. These scholarships are divided into two categories i.e. category A and Category B depending on applicant’s nationality and whether they have been living in Europe or not in the recent past. Scholarship is offered for two years. Scholarship includes contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs, contribution to the Agris mundus fees (including insurance coverage) and Monthly allowance. Scholarship is open for EU, EEA, EFTA and third world countries. Online application must be submitted by February 6, 2014.
Course Level: Scholarships are offered for pursuing Master degree at partner universities of Europe (Wageningen University and Research Centre, WUR in Netherlands, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Sciences in Denmark, University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland, University of Catania in Italy, Technical University of Madrid in Spain and Montpellier SupAgro in FranceScholarship Provider: Erasmus Mundus
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Spain and France
Eligibility: -Bachelor of Sciences (180 ECTS) or equivalent in Agricultural sciences or a BA in Social Sciences if the candidate can demonstrate a particular interest for agriculture;
· Verified excellent quality of the institution where this last degree was obtained;
· Excellent academic background with marks identifying the candidate among the 20% best students of his former studies (1st class or 2nd class with honors);
· Strongly convincing letter of motivation and 2 letters of support from referees.
-English: IELTS 6 in English is required for all training tracks starting with an M1 in Copenhagen. IELTS 6.5 is required for all training tracks starting in Cork or in Wageningen.
1) Group A candidates
-Group A corresponds to nationals from another country than the European Union Member States and Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein all together.
-Group A candidates, who have been residents or have carried their main activities in one of the Group B countries for more than 12 months over the last five years, will also be considered within the Group B.
-Group A candidates may be awarded with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship category A.
for 2011-2013, among the selected 60 candidates admitted at round 1, 8 applicants have been awarded with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship category A.
2) Group B candidates
-Group B corresponds to nationals from the European Union Member States, or from Switzerland, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein.
-Candidates from Group A countries, who have been residents or have carried their main activities in one of the Group B countries for more than 12 months over the last five years, will also be considered within the Group B.
-6 applicants have been awarded with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship Category B for 2011-2013.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The Erasmus Mundus programme is open to:
1. The 28 Member States of the EU: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
2. The countries of the European Economic Area / European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway)
3. Third countries (all the other countries of the world).
Scholarship Description: Every year, there are two rounds of academic admission. You can apply for academic admission either at Round 1 (between October and January) or at Round 2 (between March and May), but Erasmus Mundus scholarships are only offered at Round 1.
General training objective : to train students to cope with the current global/international concerns in agriculture and rural development to: – identify and critically analyze key factors shaping the development of crops, forests and animal production, the management of research and rural development projects and finally, the sustainable use of natural resources and the environment;
- formulate and provide effective and appropriate responses to complex agriculture and natural resources related issues. Combine technical and institutional capacities! Whatever training track they chose, all graduates combine:
- technical capacities in at least one domain of agriculture, animal breeding, or rural environment and the management of natural resources;
- with capacities to assess, prepare, support or evaluate the social, economic and institutional conditions that can allow innovation, change and development of the rural areas in the developing countries. According to the training track they chose, graduates can deal with:
- evaluation of technologies in agriculture, animal breeding, and management of natural resources and their impact on nature, production, social balances, economy;
- organization of the marketing chains of agricultural commodities;
- assessment of agricultural and rural development projects;
- preparation and evaluation of policies for rural development: land, water, forest, agricultural supplies, rural credit, marketing of commodities, organization of post harvest chains, governance, etc.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship will be offered for two-years.
What does it cover?
Category A scholarship: Contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs is EUR 8 000 for the 2 years EUR 3 000, Contribution to the Agris Mundus fees (including insurance coverage) is EUR 4 000/semester and Monthly allowance is EUR 1 000 /. Category A scholarship holders will receive as soon as possible after arrival a lump sum of 4 000 Euros representing a part of the travel + installation costs. The secretariat and the host universities will do their best to help the selected students to open a bank account. Students should be aware that this procedure may be subject to regulations and that it may take several weeks.
Category B scholarship: Contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs only if the studies include a master thesis at one of the Associate partners countries is EUR 2 000 / semester, Contribution to the Agris Mundus fees (including insurance coverage) is EUR 500/month and Monthly allowance is EUR 500 / month.
Notification: It is the Consortium’s responsibility to inform the students/doctoral candidate of the scholarship/fellowship selection results after being notified by the Agency. The Consortium submits the list of students proposed for a scholarship as well as the reserve list for students (for both Category A and Category B scholarships) to the Agency by 28 February. By the end of March, after having checked the eligibility of the proposed lists, the Agency will inform the Consortium of the approval of the lists (main and reserve list) and provide it with the students’ visa support documents. As soon as the Consortium has received this confirmation, it can in turn notify the students concerned. This should occur by Mid April.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is February 6, 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Master Scholarship at ETH Zürich in Switzerland !!
ETH Excellence Master Scholarship Programme for International Students in Switzerland, 2014
The ETH Zurich is offering excellence scholarship programme to support excellent students (national and international) wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH. Two types of scholarship programmes are available: first is Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) and second one is Master Scholarship Programme (MSP). Under the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) students receive full tuition fee and living costs and under MSP, students receive a partial stipend during their Master’s degree course and also assistantship will be awarded. Application must be submitted via post by 15 December 2013.
Study Subject (s): The scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the ETH Zurich in Switzerland.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Masters- MA degree at ETH Zurich in Switzerland.
Scholarship Provider: The ETH Zurich
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:-The scholarship programmes are open to excellent students both from the ETH and from other universities (national and international) wishing to pursue their Master’s degree at ETH Zurich.
-The prerequisite is a very good result in their Bachelor’s. Students must belong to the best 10 percent of their Bachelor’s programme.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International and Swiss students are eligible for this master scholarship.
Scholarship Description: ETH Zurich supports excellent students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH with two scholarship programmes: Under the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) students receive a special scholarship for the duration of their programme as well as specific supervision. The scholarship covers the full study and living costs during their Master’s degree course. Under the Master Scholarship Programme (MSP) students receive a partial stipend during their Master’s degree course and the offer of an assistantship.
Number of award(s): Two scholarships will be offered.
Duration of award(s): The scholarship begins when the student commences his or her Master’s degree and is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s programme (three or four semesters). It is awarded independently of the scholarship holder’s financial situation. The Master Scholarship Programme requires a financial contribution from the scholarship holder.
What does it cover? The Excellence Scholarship consists of a grant covering living and study expenses (CHF 1,750 per month) as well as a tuition fee waiver. The scholarship begins when the student commences his or her Master’s degree and is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s programme (three or four semesters). It is awarded independently of the scholarship holder’s financial situation. The Master Scholarship Programme consists of a partial stipend for living and study expenses (CHF 850 per month during the first semester and CHF 600 per month from the second semester onwards) as well as a tuition fee waiver. After the first semester there is the possibility of taking on an assistantship (with a payment of CHF 600 per month).
Selection Criteria: The applications are evaluated by the Admissions Committees of the respective Master’s programmes. The final decision for awarding scholarships in the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme and in the Master Scholarship Programme rests with the Rector of the ETH.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15 December 2013 and 17 December 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
The ETH Zurich is offering excellence scholarship programme to support excellent students (national and international) wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH. Two types of scholarship programmes are available: first is Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) and second one is Master Scholarship Programme (MSP). Under the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) students receive full tuition fee and living costs and under MSP, students receive a partial stipend during their Master’s degree course and also assistantship will be awarded. Application must be submitted via post by 15 December 2013.
Study Subject (s): The scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the ETH Zurich in Switzerland.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Masters- MA degree at ETH Zurich in Switzerland.
Scholarship Provider: The ETH Zurich
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:-The scholarship programmes are open to excellent students both from the ETH and from other universities (national and international) wishing to pursue their Master’s degree at ETH Zurich.
-The prerequisite is a very good result in their Bachelor’s. Students must belong to the best 10 percent of their Bachelor’s programme.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International and Swiss students are eligible for this master scholarship.
Scholarship Description: ETH Zurich supports excellent students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH with two scholarship programmes: Under the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) students receive a special scholarship for the duration of their programme as well as specific supervision. The scholarship covers the full study and living costs during their Master’s degree course. Under the Master Scholarship Programme (MSP) students receive a partial stipend during their Master’s degree course and the offer of an assistantship.
Number of award(s): Two scholarships will be offered.
Duration of award(s): The scholarship begins when the student commences his or her Master’s degree and is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s programme (three or four semesters). It is awarded independently of the scholarship holder’s financial situation. The Master Scholarship Programme requires a financial contribution from the scholarship holder.
What does it cover? The Excellence Scholarship consists of a grant covering living and study expenses (CHF 1,750 per month) as well as a tuition fee waiver. The scholarship begins when the student commences his or her Master’s degree and is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s programme (three or four semesters). It is awarded independently of the scholarship holder’s financial situation. The Master Scholarship Programme consists of a partial stipend for living and study expenses (CHF 850 per month during the first semester and CHF 600 per month from the second semester onwards) as well as a tuition fee waiver. After the first semester there is the possibility of taking on an assistantship (with a payment of CHF 600 per month).
Selection Criteria: The applications are evaluated by the Admissions Committees of the respective Master’s programmes. The final decision for awarding scholarships in the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme and in the Master Scholarship Programme rests with the Rector of the ETH.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15 December 2013 and 17 December 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Sunday, November 17, 2013
International Students House Residential Scholarships for Developing Countries in UK, 2014
Applications are invited for residential scholarships in London for the January 2014 intake. Students should be from a developing or emerging country and intending to return on completion of their studies. Preference will be given to postgraduate students who are studying a course that will provide skills to assist in the development of their home country. Scholarships provide free accommodation at ISH for up to a year and in exceptional circumstances up to three years. Applications should be submitted till December 31st, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for accommodation during the applicant’s study period in London.
Course Level: This is a two year residential scholarship program for postgraduate students.Scholarship Provider: (ISH) International Students House
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:-Students should be from a developing or emerging country and intending to return on completion of their studies. A list of developing countries can be found in the document on the right hand side.
-Preference will be given to postgraduate students.
-Preference will be given to students that are studying a course that will provide skills to assist in the development of their home country.
-Students must have a good proven academic record, with every prospect of success in their study and future careers.
-Students must study at a publicly funded tertiary level educational institution in London.
-Students must study in one of our member instituitions. Please contact your university to check that they will be taking up membership for the academic year for which you are applying.
-Preference will be given to students who would otherwise be unable to study/finish their study for financial reasons.
-Except in exceptional circumstances awards will be for one year only.
-Students must have a tuition scholarship in place from their place of study, their Government or a recognised organisation.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of developing countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep, Congo Rep, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Arab Rep., El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bisau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Islamic Rep., Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem Rep., Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, FYR, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the, Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, RB, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Rep., Zambia and Zimbabwe ) can apply for the scholarships.
Scholarship Description: International Students House Residential Scholarship Scheme has grown immensely since 1992. Last year we provided over 50 scholarships to students who otherwise would have no means of studying in London. We are immensely proud of all of our scholars and we are absolutely thrilled to be able to say that combined with our partners the scheme is now worth over £1M. We provide a range of Residential Scholarships which provide free accommodation at ISH for up to a year and in exceptional circumstances up to three years. All of our scholarships are designed to give students from the developing world an opportunity to study in London and to acquire skills and training that will allow them, when they return home, to work and aid their country’s development.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship provides free accommodation at ISH for up to a year and in exceptional circumstances up to three years.
What does it cover? They provide a range of Residential Scholarships which provide free accommodation at ISH for up to a year and in exceptional circumstances up to three years. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the maximum award will be a grant or a loan of up to £1,000.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is December 31st, 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Applications are invited for residential scholarships in London for the January 2014 intake. Students should be from a developing or emerging country and intending to return on completion of their studies. Preference will be given to postgraduate students who are studying a course that will provide skills to assist in the development of their home country. Scholarships provide free accommodation at ISH for up to a year and in exceptional circumstances up to three years. Applications should be submitted till December 31st, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for accommodation during the applicant’s study period in London.
Course Level: This is a two year residential scholarship program for postgraduate students.Scholarship Provider: (ISH) International Students House
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:-Students should be from a developing or emerging country and intending to return on completion of their studies. A list of developing countries can be found in the document on the right hand side.
-Preference will be given to postgraduate students.
-Preference will be given to students that are studying a course that will provide skills to assist in the development of their home country.
-Students must have a good proven academic record, with every prospect of success in their study and future careers.
-Students must study at a publicly funded tertiary level educational institution in London.
-Students must study in one of our member instituitions. Please contact your university to check that they will be taking up membership for the academic year for which you are applying.
-Preference will be given to students who would otherwise be unable to study/finish their study for financial reasons.
-Except in exceptional circumstances awards will be for one year only.
-Students must have a tuition scholarship in place from their place of study, their Government or a recognised organisation.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of developing countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep, Congo Rep, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Arab Rep., El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bisau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Islamic Rep., Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem Rep., Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, FYR, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the, Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, RB, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Rep., Zambia and Zimbabwe ) can apply for the scholarships.
Scholarship Description: International Students House Residential Scholarship Scheme has grown immensely since 1992. Last year we provided over 50 scholarships to students who otherwise would have no means of studying in London. We are immensely proud of all of our scholars and we are absolutely thrilled to be able to say that combined with our partners the scheme is now worth over £1M. We provide a range of Residential Scholarships which provide free accommodation at ISH for up to a year and in exceptional circumstances up to three years. All of our scholarships are designed to give students from the developing world an opportunity to study in London and to acquire skills and training that will allow them, when they return home, to work and aid their country’s development.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship provides free accommodation at ISH for up to a year and in exceptional circumstances up to three years.
What does it cover? They provide a range of Residential Scholarships which provide free accommodation at ISH for up to a year and in exceptional circumstances up to three years. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the maximum award will be a grant or a loan of up to £1,000.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is December 31st, 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
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