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.

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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.

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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.

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Scholarships for students of developing countries to study in US & CANADA !!

US / Canada Grants for Students of Developing Countries, 2014/15

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund is offering award for women applicants of developing countries to pursue their degree in the USA and Canada. Applicants must enrolled (in residence) at an accredited U.S. or Canadian educational institution for the academic year 2013-14 and intends to be enrolled for the 2014-15 academic year. An MMMF grant covers only a portion of the total costs for an academic year. Therefore, applicants need to access other financial resources. Application deadline is January 15, 2014.

Study Subject (s): The scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the U.S. or Canadian educational institution.
Course Level: This grant for developing country awarded towards the completion of her degree program in Canada and USA.
Scholarship Provider: Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
Scholarship can be taken at: US / Canada

Eligibility: -A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:
1. Has a record of service to women and children and a commitment to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries
2. Resides in the U.S. or Canada at the time she submits the application
3. Is enrolled (in residence) at an accredited U.S. or Canadian educational institution for the academic year 2013-14, and intends to be enrolled for the 2014-15 academic year
4. Will use the grant toward the completion of her degree
5. Is a national of a lower or middle income developing member country, as designated by the MMMF Country Eligibility List
6. Is not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent U.S. resident or Canadian Landed Immigrant
7. Intends to return to her country (or other developing country) within two years of completing use of the MMMF grant and perform at least two years of service
8. Demonstrates financial need and satisfactory academic performance
9. Is at least 25 years old by December 31, 2013
10. Is not related to a World Bank Group staff member or his/her spouse.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students from developing countries (Afghanistan, Gambia, Mozambique, Bangladesh, The Guinea, Myanmar, Benin, Guinea-Bisau, Nepal, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Niger, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Cambodia, Korea, Dem Rep., Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Kyrgyz Republic, Somalia, Liberia, Tajikistan, Comoros, Madagascar, Tanzania, Malawi, Togo, Congo, Dem. Rep, Eritrea, Mali, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Albania, Indonesia, Samoa, Armenia, India, São Tomé and Principe, Belize, Iraq, Senegal, Bhutan, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Bolivia, Kosovo, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lao PDR, Sri Lanka, Cape Verde, Lesotho, Sudan, Congo, Rep., Marshall Islands, Swaziland, Côte d’Ivoire, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Syrian Arab Republic, Djibouti, Moldova, Timor-Leste, Egypt, Arab Rep., Mongolia, Tonga, El Salvador, Morocco, Ukraine, Fiji, Nicaragua, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Nigeria, Vanuatu, Ghana, Pakistan, Vietnam, Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, West Bank and Gaza, Guyana, Paraguay, Yemen, Rep., Honduras, Philippines, Zambia, Angola, Ecuador, Palau, Algeria, Gabon, Panama, American Samoa, Grenada, Peru, Antigua and Barbuda, Iran, Islamic Rep., Romania, Argentina, Jamaica, Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Serbia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia, South Africa, Botswana, Lebanon, St. Lucia, Brazil, Libya, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Suriname, Chile, Macedonia, FYR, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Tunisia, Colombia, Maldives, Turkey, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Turkmenistan, Cuba, Mexico, Tuvalu, Dominica, Montenegro and Uruguay) who are currently studying in the USA or Canada are eligible for this grant.

Scholarship Description: For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF awards grants of approximately $12,000 each; grants are not renewable. The MMMF also typically invites the recipients to Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor.

What does it cover? The MMMF awards grants of approximately $12,000 each; grants are not renewable.

Notification: Only selected recipients will be notified by late March 2014.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is January 15, 2014.

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Global Alliance Scholarships in Switzerland !!

Global Alliance Scholarships for International Students in Switzerland, 2014


The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management is offering scholarships for international students in Switzerland. The scholarships are available for pursuing Executive Master of Science in Communications Management. Each scholarship totals CHF 24,500, half of the tuition for EMScom and will be deducted from the total fee for the program. Application should be submitted till November 30, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided for Executive Master of Science in Communications Management.
Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing master degree level.
Scholarship Provider: The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility: The Global Alliance scholarships, based on financial need are available to applicants who do not receive employer assistance in funding their executive education and furthermore, are a member of a GA member in their capacity as an individual or through their employer.
Candidates have to:   
-Have a minimum of 5 years work experience
-Work in communication
-Live and work outside of Switzerland
-Be fully self- funding their EMScom education
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for the scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Thanks to a long-standing strategic partnership, the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management each year provides a limited number of scholarships to the EMScom Executive Master of Science in Communications Management’s applicants living and working outside of Switzerland. The scholarships are part of the Global Alliance’s commitment to educational programs which support its institutional goals. “As communication becomes an increasingly global profession, the Global Alliance aims to support promising communicators who seek both international education and a global network,” said Daniel Tisch, Chairman of the Global Alliance. “Serving the strategic goals of the Global Alliance, the scholarship enables four participants to benefit from USI Università della Svizzera italiana’s renowned international Executive Master of Science in Communications Management and its multinational faculty. We hope these scholars will help us advance the communications profession.
Number of award(s): A limited number of scholarships are offered.
What does it cover? Each scholarship totals CHF 24,500, half of the tuition for EMScom, and will be deducted from the total fee for the program.
Selection Criteria: The Global Alliance scholarships, based on financial need, are available to applicants who do not receive employer assistance in funding their executive education and, furthermore, are a member of a GA member in their capacity as an individual or through their employer.
Notification: The final decision concerning the scholarship will be communicated to the candidate by December 15, 2013. The candidate has 5 (five) working days to decide whether he/she accepts the scholarship.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by email. To proceed with the GA Scholarship application, please follow these steps:
Candidates first need to apply to the Executive MScom Program before they apply for the GA scholarship. The EMScom application deadline is January 15, 2014 – but the program works on a rolling admission policy, so please make sure that you are admitted to the EMScom (non-binding) before November 30, 2013,.
-The GA scholarship application needs to be sent electronically and in hard copy to the Global Alliance by November 30, 2013 at the latest. The candidate might be convoked for an interview by one Global Alliance Board member.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 30, 2013.

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International Scholarships in Sweden !!

Umeå University Scholarships for International Students in Sweden, 2014

Umeå University is offering scholarships for international students in Sweden. This is a general scholarship programme offered by Umeå University. The programme is opened for students admitted to one of the Master’s study programmes offered. The selections for the scholarship are based entirely on the student’s academic merit. Umeå University welcomes talented and high-achieving students from outside the EU/EEA. The application deadline is February 3, 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of Accounting, Advanced Product Design, Business Development and Internationalization, Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Computing Science, Ecology, Economics, Environmental Archaeology, Finance, Fine Arts, Geo ecology, Human-Computer Interaction and Social Media, Immediate Architecture Intervention, Interaction Design, IT Management, Management, Marketing, Molecular Biology, Physics, Plant and Forest Biotechnology, Public Health, Public Health (one-year master), Robotics and Control, Spatial Planning and Development, Sustainable Architecture Production, Tourism and Transportation Design at Umeå University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree level at Umeå University.
Scholarship Provider: Umeå University, Sweden
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden
Eligibility: -talented and high-achieving students from outside the EU/EEA
-open for students admitted to one of the Master’s study programmes offered
- must also have completed your study application at university
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from outside the EU/EEA can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Umeå University welcomes talented and high-achieving students from outside the EU/EEA. Applicants of one of the 29 Master’s level study programmes that are offered in English are eligible to apply for one of the multiple scholarship opportunities available. The following scholarships are administered by Umeå University:
-Umeå University Scholarship: This is a general scholarship programme offered by Umeå University. Open for students admitted to one of the Master’s study programmes offered.
-Umeå Institute of Design Scholarship: This scholarship targets students who are admitted to their studies at Umeå Institute of Design.
-Erling-Persson Scholarship: This scholarship is financed by the Erling-Person foundation and targets students admitted to Master’s in Public Health study programme at Umeå University.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for the duration of the program.
What does it cover? Selected candidates receive a full or partial reduction of the tuition fee.

Selection Criteria: The selections for the scholarship are based entirely on the student’s academic merit.
How to Apply: Application for the scholarships is made via the online-form. Applications for Swedish Institute study scholarships are made via their web portal. The selections are held once annually, during the international application round for the autumn semester.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 3, 2014.

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