Study in UK: Fully Funded Marshal Papworth Scholarships for International Students at Harper Adam University, 2018

Country of Study: UK	Institution/ University: Harper Adams University
Application Deadline: March 5, 2018	Level of Study: Master’s

The Harper Adams University is inviting applications for Marshal Papworth Scholarships. These scholarships are available for students from developing countries who have applied to study MSc programme. 

The Marshal Papworth scholarship helps talented individuals from developing countries to grow themselves out of hunger so that they and their fellow countrymen benefit from a more sustainable future.

The Harper Adams University is a public university located close to the village of Edgmond, near Newport, in Shropshire, UK. Established in 1901, the university is a specialist provider of higher education for the agricultural and rural sector.

Scholarship Sponsor: Harper Adams University

Scholarship Benefits: 

The scholarship is offered in collaboration with Harper Adams University and offers a total scholarship amount of £23,350 which comprises of:

• £13,350 payment tuition fees
• £10,000 living expenses
  

Field/Area of Study: 

MSc Integrated Pest Management
MSc Entomology
MSc Agricultural Sciences and Production Systems

Type of Award:  Fully Funded

Eligibility:

Candidates must have a minimum of a distinction/2.1 honours degree and relevant field experience. For full eligibility criteria for each of the above courses, please click on the relevant link.

Instruction on Application:

Be sure to include

• A photo of yourself
• A photocopy of your passport (if you have one)
• A work reference – Ask your employer a statement about your working practices
• Photocopies of all certificates & Qualifications

Applicants should email their application to the University/College.

Online Application

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Fully Funded Scholarship at the University of Jinan, China for International Students, 2018

Country of Study: China	Institution/ University: Jinan University
Application Deadline: March 20, 2018	Level of Study: Master’s Degree

 School of Information Science & Engineering, University of Jinan (UJN), China, is seeking highly motivated MS students for three years of studies on a Scholarship (Chinese Government Scholarship, Shandong Government Scholarship, UJN President Scholarship and other). All studies are in ENGLISH, including ALL courses, supervision, papers, thesis and other such activities involved.

University of Jinan is a key and comprehensive university in Shandong Province and is also entitled a distinctive institution of higher learning which is committed to producing applied-talented students. Enrolling students from all over China, it offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs and enjoys the right to recommend postgraduates exempting admission examinations.

Scholarship Sponsor: Chinese Government Scholarship, Shandong Government Scholarship, UJN President Scholarship

Scholarship Benefits:

1) A waiver of fee for registration and tuition;

2) Free on-campus accommodation;

3) Medical insurance and protection scheme for international students in China;

4) Monthly living allowance (depending on qualifications and experience).

Field/Area of Study: Master’s degree courses offered by the University 

Type of Award: Full Scholarship

Eligibility:

1) Be a citizen of a country other than People’s Republic of China, and be in good health;

2) Not be a registered student in any Chinese universities at the time of application;

3) Be a BS or BEng holder (under the age of 35) in the field related to Computer Science/Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies or Mathematics;

4) Be proficient in English Language (reading, writing and speaking), as all the courses will be taught in English;

5) Have an excellent academic background, preferably GPA 3.0/4.0 and above.

Instruction on Application:

1) Cover letter (please SELECT one of the prospective supervisors from the Supervisor List below. Applications without clear indication of your preferred supervisor will be considered INVALID);

2) Detailed resume (basic info plus photo, marital status, GPA, education, professional expertise, research experience, publications if any, etc.) Please prepare your resume according to the TEMPLATE(Download the template here);

3) Academic transcripts;

4) Bachelor’s Degree certificate;

5) Study plan at University of Jinan.

6) Reference letters. At least three reference letters are required. All referrers should be faculties with personal homepages in a university. Each reference letter should be sent to the email address of your preferred supervisor by the REFERRER HIMSELF.

Application Link

Study in UK: Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme for Commonwealth Students, 2018

Country of Study: UK	Institution/ University: University College London
Application Deadline: 17 April 2018.	Level of Study: Master’s

 The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from the Department for International Development (DFID), and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

The aim of the scheme is to assist students from developing Commonwealth countries who are of excellent academic calibre but for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the United Kingdom. The scheme allows them to benefit from postgraduate study at a university in the United Kingdom which will help them to contribute toward the development of their home countries.

Awards are for taught Master’s programmes only, subjects must be related to the economic, social and technological development of a candidate’s country.

UCL is London’s leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 11,000 staff and 38,000 students from 150 different countries. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men.

Sponsor: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from the Department for International Development (DFID) and University College London

Scholarship Benefits:

• The award will cover tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, economy air travel to and from the UK at the beginning and end of the scholar’s degree programme plus additional discretionary allowances.
• Awards are normally tenable for one year.
  

Field/Area of Study:

Department of ChemistryMSc Materials for Energy and Environment

Institute for Global HealthMSc Global Health and Development MSc Health Economics and Decision Science

Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (Earth Sciences) MSc Risk, Disaster, and Resilience

Institute of EducationMA Education and International Development MA Education, Gender and International Development MA Education, Health Promotion and International Development MA Educational Planning, Economics and International Development

Eligibility

• Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
• Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country (for a full list of eligible countries, see the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission terms and conditions
• Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018
• By August 2018, hold a first degree of either first or upper second class (2:1) classification, or lower second class (2:2) classification plus a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
• Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a developed country
• Be unable, either yourself or through your family, to pay to study in the UK

Instruction on Application

• You must separately apply for admission to UCL for one of the eligible programmes through the standard admissions procedure.

• You must apply for the scholarship on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Electronic Application System (EAS) online following the procedures described on their website.
• Applications will open on Friday, 23 February 2018.

• In order to be considered for this scholarship at UCL, you must complete the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Electronic Application System (EAS) online: by the deadline of 23:59 (UTC) Tuesday, 17 April 2018.All applications received before the deadline will be considered. If an application is received after this deadline it will not be deemed eligible and cannot be considered.

Application Link

Fully Funded International Scholarship in Ireland at Dublin City University, 2018

Country of Study: Ireland	Institution/ University: Dublin City University
Application Deadline: March 29, 2018	Level of Study: Ph.D

 The School of Law and Government at Dublin City University invites applicants for PhD research in any area of Political Science and International Relations, as well as in Law.

The School of Law and Government at Dublin City University is a research active school with world-class faculty willing to supervise PhD students on topics in their areas of research. DCU ranks in the top ‘100 under 50’ universities as per Times Higher Education. The School ranks in the top 150 departments in the world for Politics in both the QS World University Rankings and Shanghai Rankings and in the top 300 for Law in the QS World University Rankings.

Scholarship Sponsor: Dublin City University 

Scholarship Benefits: Outstanding PhD candidates will be offered a fee waiver and a tax-free scholarship of €15,000 per annum for four years. As well as a tax-free stipend, we may support our students with limited funding for conference and research travel. The School also provides PhD students with the opportunity to teach courses.

Field/Area of Study: Political Science and International Relations, and Law.

Type of Award: Full Scholarship

Eligibility:

More information about the PhD programme and the application process is available at: http://www.dcu.ie/law_and_government/research-future-students.shtml

Instruction on Application:

To apply, a full CV with contact details for 2 referees, the grades achieved in a Masters degree with copies of transcripts, and a research proposal (c. 2-3,000 words and no more than 5,000 words), also indicating a prospective supervisor, should be sent to: robert.elgie@dcu.ie by 5:00 pm GMT Thursday 29th March 2018.

Beijing Government Scholarships for International Students, 2018

Beijing Government is pleased to offer scholarships for international students in 2018-2019 academic session. Scholarships will be awarded to undertake doctoral, masters, undergraduate, senior scholar program, long term language program and exchange programs.
The Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) was established by Beijing Municipal Government, aiming to provide tuition fees fully or partially to the international students studying or applying for studying in Beijing.

eBeijing is authorized by the Beijing Municipal Government and organized jointly by the Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality and the Beijing Network Information Industry Office. The website aims to strengthen the exchanges, cooperation and friendship between Beijing and the rest of the world through the internet in English.

Applicants should not be awardees of Chinese government scholarships at the same time. They should meet the language requirements of the higher education institutions. General English language requirements for English-instructed programs and Chinese-instructed programs are different.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: Beginning of April
• Course Level: Scholarships will be awarded to undertake doctoral, masters, undergraduate, senior scholar program and long term language program and exchange program.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are offered over different departments across the university, all offering a diverse range of courses.
• Scholarship Award: The scholarship covers tuition fees only, and it falls into the following five categories:
  • Doctoral student scholarship: 40,000 RMB/person/year.
  • Master student scholarship: 30,000 RMB/person/year.
  • Undergraduate student scholarship: 20,000 RMB/person/year.
  • Senior scholars and long term language student scholarship: 10,000 RMB/person/year
  • Scholarship for exchange student (long-term or credit transferrable students) and student who make special contributions to international exchange and cooperation in the capital area: 5,000 RMB/person/year.
• Number of Scholarships: Various scholarships are available.
• Nationality: International students
• Scholarship can be taken in Beijing (China)

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: International students can apply for these scholarships.
• Entrance Requirements: Scholarships will be awarded to undertake doctoral, masters, undergraduate, senior scholar program and long term language program and exchange program. To be eligible to apply:
  • Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens and be in good health.
  • Applicants for doctoral degree programs must have a master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
  • Applicants for master’s degree programs must have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
  • Applicants for undergraduate program must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 30.
  • Applicants for general scholar program must have bachelor’s degree or completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be under the age of 50.
  • Applicants for long term language studies must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 60.
  • Applicants for senior scholar program must have master’s degree or above or hold academic title of associate professor or above and be under the age of 50.
  • Applicants should meet the language requirements of the higher education institutions.
  • Applicants should not be awardees of Chinese government scholarships at the same time.
• English Language Requirements: General Chinese Language requirements for application to Chinese-instructed program
  • Old HSK6 (or new HSK5)or above is required for application of liberal arts, economics and management majored students.
  • Old HSK3 (or new HSK4) or above is required for application of science, engineering and medical science majored students.
  • For details please refer to requirements published by the university.
    General English language requirements for application to English-instructed programs:
  • Free English Language testing for students from English speaking countries.
  • Free English Language testing for students from countries in which English is the major teaching language on condition that the relevant proof documents were provided.
  • TOEFL 550, IELTS 5.5 or Pass University’s entrance examination.
  • For details please refer to requirements published by the university.

Chinese Scholarships

Application Procedure:

Introduction: All applicants can apply to the relevant schools, the Chinese Embassy, or consulate general in their home countries.

How to Apply: The applicants must fill in and submit the following documents truly, correctly and completely:

• Application Form for Beijing Government Scholarship (Applicants shall obtain the form from the Higher Education Institutions or download the form from the website of the targeted HEIs).
• Notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form should be provided if the duration of study is six months or above.
• Study plan (no less than 400 words) or research plan (no less than 800 words) in Chinese or English should be submitted for degree or research students.
• Applicants for music and art are requested to submit the applicants’ own works according to the requirements of the target HEIs.
• Applicants under 18 should provide legal documents of their legal guardians in China.
• Please note that application documents will not be returned.

Fully Funded Scholarships for Refugees at Central European University in Hungary, 2018

The Central European University invites applications for its Open Learning Initiative – University Preparatory Program (OLIve-UP), a course of study designed to prepare students for master’s degree programs.

The Open Learning Initiative – University Preparatory Program is an intensive, full-time, fully-funded course of study for individuals with refugee status with the goal of preparing students for higher education study.

The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: April 10, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree programs.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded
• Scholarship Award: This is a full-time, fully-funded course.
• Number of Scholarships: Not Known
• Scholarship can be taken in Hungary

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: Applications from individuals with refugee status, or are in a refugee-like situation, in Hungary or another European Economic Area (EEA)
Entrance Requirements: OLIve-UP accepts students intending to prepare for MA study. The program accepts applications from individuals with refugee status, or are in a refugee-like situation, in Hungary or another European Economic Area (EEA) state who have:
An interest in pursuing further university study
A completed Bachelor’s degree OR
Had their Bachelor’s degree programs interrupted? CEU OLIve may be able to help you apply for a Masters degree. This depends on a number of factors, including the number of credits you have completed. If you are in this situation please contact us for an assessment
English Language Requirements: The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Checklist of the documents you will be asked to submit:

• A CV (in English), with details of your academic background and work experience, if any. Please also indicate your English level.
• A Letter of Motivation (maximum 2 pages) stating why you would like to participate in this program and describing your academic and professional achievements, as well as interests and goals for the future and how further university study will help you achieve these.
• Scanned copy or photocopy of your diploma and a transcript of previous grades if you have these available
• Up to two reference letters (one is mandatory), if possible one from someone familiar with your academic experience or skills to date. In the application form, you will have to provide the name and contact details of a person familiar with your past academic performance, ideally a former teacher or university lecturer who can write a reference for you. If you are not able to contact an academic referee, then please provide the contact details of a previous employer. The referee will be contacted by CEU and will upload the reference. If you have copies of other references, you may upload additional reference(s) in the section ‘Qualifications – Other Supporting Documents’ or have these sent via email directly by your referee(s).
• If you have a sample of academic writing in English (e.g an essay prepared for a university program) please submit this in the section ‘Qualifications – Other Supporting Documents’. Your application will still be considered and will not be at a disadvantage if you do not have a writing sample.

How to Apply:

Submit a completed online application form.

Visit the Official Scholarship Website for more details.

Obama Foundation Fully Funded Scholars Program in USA at University of Chicago, 2018

Applications are invited for Obama Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Chicago. This program provides emerging leaders from around the world who will earn a Master of Arts degree focused on International Development and Policy at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

The Obama Foundation and the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy share a goal of ensuring that talented young people from around the world can build the skills they need to advance their work as active citizens and to make a real impact in their communities.

The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy also referred to as “Harris Public Policy,” is the public policy school of the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: April 10, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Master of Arts degree programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of International Development and Policy.
• Scholarship Award: The Obama Foundation Scholars Program offers an extraordinary scholarship that covers tuition and expenses and provides a monthly living stipend, funding for books and course materials, and opportunities to experience unique out-of-the-classroom programming. Any travel costs for these experiences will also be fully covered.
• Number of Scholarships: Not Known
• Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: Applicants from around the world are eligible to apply.
• Entrance Requirements: University is seeking emerging leaders from around the world who meet the following criteria:
  Significant work experience (typically 3-5 years or more) and professional accomplishments with a clear trajectory of increasing impact.
  Demonstrated record of community service or working for the public good, either through a full-time professional role or significant engagement outside of primary employment.
  Possess a clear focus on a global challenge or policy issue.
  A clear commitment to return to and reinvest your new skills in your community after the program concludes.
  If that sounds like you, then you have the opportunity to participate in the Obama Foundation Scholars Program. You’ll earn a Master of Arts in International Development and Policy (MA-IDP) at Harris Public
  Policy and receive a full scholarship that includes access to exceptional programming outside of the classroom.
  English Language Requirements: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores are required for international students. The Harris institution code is 1849 or 1832. Both codes will be accepted. You can make your reservations to take the TOEFL with ETS directly. You will also have the option of submitting other scores (e.g., IELTS, GRE, etc.), but the GRE is not required.

Application Procedure:

All applicants must complete the online application and include the following, which are required to apply for the Harris MA-IDP and participation in Obama Foundation Scholars Program:

• Transcripts: You may submit unofficial transcripts through the electronic application process; however, official transcripts will be required upon admission for enrolling students. Please submit transcripts for all prior academic work from any institution of higher education.
• Test Scores: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores are required for international students. The Harris institution code is 1849 or 1832. Both codes will be accepted. You can make your reservations to take the TOEFL with ETS directly. You will also have the option of submitting other scores (e.g., IELTS, GRE, etc.), but the GRE is not required.
• Work Experience: Please include current and prior positions, preferably demonstrating 3–5 or more years of work experience, the nature of your job, and responsibilities. You may upload a current resume reflecting this information along with your education, community service, professional honors, and any other relevant information.
• Letters of Recommendation: University will prefer to have at least one reference from a previous professor who can speak to your academic background and preparedness for graduate studies. Those making a recommendation should submit letters through the electronic application—hard copy letters will be accepted but are not preferred. (Your references will receive an email requesting a recommendation.)
• Short Essay Responses: Tell us about your current work (which may be your paid employment or your significant volunteer activity). In answering, please describe the concrete impact – however you define impact – your current work is having. Why have you chosen this work? What are the challenges you have faced in this work and how have you sought to overcome them? (400 words or fewer); What impact do you want to have on the world? How would becoming an Obama Foundation Scholar help you achieve this? What do you plan to do after the Obama Foundation Scholars Program? What will you do if you are not selected? (300 words or fewer)

How to Apply:

Applicants will submit a single application for the Harris MA-IDP and the Obama Foundation Scholarship.

Online Application