Sunday 30 June 2013

The Malcolm Grant Scholarship for Undergraduate Students at UCL in UK

University College London offers undergraduate scholarship for UK/EU students. Students must hold an offer of admission to UCL to study a full-time undergraduate degree for the 2013-2014 intake (commencing September 2013). One scholarship is available for duration of course. The successful recipient will be awarded £25,000. Application should be submitted till 29th July 2013. 
About Scholarship: The Malcolm Grant Scholarship was established to celebrate the exceptional contribution of the outgoing President  & Provost to the UCL community over 10 years. The aim of the Malcolm Grant Scholarship (UG) in 2013/14 is to enable and encourage UK/EU students who can demonstrate financial need as well as show leadership potential, to pursue their undergraduate studies at UCL. One award is available commencing in the 2013/14 academic session. 
Study: Scholarship is provided for courses offered by the University College London in UK
Course Level: Undergraduate degree level
Scholarship by: University College London, UK
Location: UK 
Eligibility: -Be prospective UK or EU students;
-hold an offer of admission to UCL to study a full-time undergraduate degree for the 2013/14 intake (commencing September 2013).
Scholarship Open for: The students of UK or EU (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden) can apply for this scholarship. 
Number of award: One
Duration: Scholarship is offered for duration of course. 
Value: The successful recipient will be awarded £25,000 for the duration of their programme at UCL subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Selection Criteria: The criterion for awarding the scholarship is financial need and leadership potential only.
Apply: By post or email
Deadline: 29th July 2013
Further Information: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/undergraduate/MalcolmGrant

Oakland University International Undergraduate Student Scholarship in USA, 2014

International Students and Scholars, Oakland University offers scholarship for undergraduates in USA. Scholarship applicants must be newly admitted first time undergraduate international students to Oakland University for either summer or fall 2013. Applicants must demonstrate an active involvement in community service activities in their home country; including but not limited to student leadership roles, student advocacy, involved in organizing and planning school or community programming, and improving the overall quality of life in their community. The application deadline is October 4, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Oakland University. Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at Oakland University. Scholarship Provider: International Students and Scholars, Oakland University Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for the International Undergraduate Student Scholarship are as follows:
-Scholarship applicants must be newly admitted first time undergraduate international students to Oakland University for either summer or fall 2013.
-Student applicants must intend to be an F-1 or J-1 visa holder to receive the scholarship.
-Students should (at a minimum) have the equivalent to a GPA of 3.0 from a previous institution to qualify.
-Applicants must demonstrate an active involvement in community service activities in their home country; including but not limited to student leadership roles, student advocacy, involved in organizing and planning school or community programming, and improving the overall quality of life in their community
-The winner of this scholarship will be required to contribute in a meaningful way to campus activities at OaklandUniversity during their first year here.
-A letter of recommendation from a current or previous advisor or professor.
-Transfer students currently in the U.S. are eligible.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Oakland University is seeking qualified applicants for its International Undergraduate Student Scholarship.  The Scholarship in the amount of $1000.00 will be awarded to a qualified international student newly admitted to Oakland University. The ISSO has several scholarships available for download below. Please know that all responses must be typed. The deadline for each individual scholarship is listed below along with the amount it is worth. The recipient will be required to contribute to OU campus activities during their first year. Transfer students currently in the U.S. are eligible.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? Total offer is of $1000.00.
Notification: Recipient of the scholarship will be notified by the end of November.
How to Apply: Deadline to submit application is October 4. All response smust be typed and submitted to the ISSO in person.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 4, 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2014 UNESCO-Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme

Each year, the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the capacity-building of Human Resources which was established by the Government of Japan funds offers UNESCO/Japan young researchers’ fellowships for developing countries. Priority attention will be given to women candidatures, candidates from least developed countries (LDCs) and African researchers. 20 fellowships are awarded to pursue research in four areas of development of particular interest to UNESCO. Selected students will be awarded a fellowship of US$6,000 to US$10,000 for  a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum of 9 months.  
About Scholarship: UNESCO designed the project “UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme” (UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme) in the framework of the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the Capacity-Building of Human Resources which was established in November 2000 by the Government of Japan to enable UNESCO to give impetus to research in four areas under UNESCO’s Priority Programme Areas. 
Study: Domains of research: Environment (with particular emphasis on Water Sciences, Water Issues, Climate Change, Engineering Capacity Building in the Developing World), Intercultural Dialogue, Information and Communication Technologies and Peaceful Conflicts Resolution. No other research topics will be considered.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing research in a host institution.
Scholarship by: UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme is funded under the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for the capacity-building of Human Resources which was established in November 2000 by the Government of Japan
Location: In one or two countries abroad 
Eligibility: Applicants, a maximum of TWO from each applying National Commission, must meet the following general criteria:
- Candidates under this Programme must be post-graduate researchers, already holding either an M.A. or M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) and wishing to pursue research work abroad (preferably in their own region) with a view to enhancing knowledge in one of the four specific fields mentioned. Thus, those who are in the process of completing their Master’s degree must have completed it PRIOR to taking up their Fellowship.
-Candidates must be persons of high intellectual promise who may be expected to make significant contributions to their country on return.
-Candidates must be no more than 40 years of age. Thus, applicants born before 1 January 1974 will not be considered under the Programme.
-The selected Fellow must carry out the research under the auspices of an academic supervisor in a host institution. Confirmation of acceptance from the academic supervisor is imperative.
-Priority attention will be given to: Women candidatures, Candidates from least developed countries (LDCs) and African researchers
-Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study/research. 
Scholarship Open for: Students of Africa (Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe),
Arab States (Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Yemen),
Asia and the Pacific (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federal States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Vietnam),
Latin America and the Caribbean (Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic , Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela),
Europe and North America (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine) and Associate Member State (Tokelau) can apply for these fellowships. 
Number of awards: 20
Duration: Duration of proposed research: minimum: 3 months and maximum: 9 months.
Value: The Fellowships financed by Japan and administered by UNESCO will consist of the following:
-A maximum amount between US$6,000 to US$10,000 will be awarded to selected candidates. The amount, to be paid in two or three installments, is intended to cover research costs only, and will not be negotiable.
-No other costs will be considered and grants will be neither extended nor renewed.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be judged on the basis of the merit of each application and of its pertinence to the UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme.
Notification: Candidates who have not been informed of their selection by 8 January 2014 should consider that their applications have not been approved in the selection process.
Apply: All applications must be submitted with the required documentation on the UNESCO Fellowship Application Form. Each Member State may nominate a maximum of two (2) candidates. It is the National Commission’s responsibility to select the two candidates whose applications it wishes to submit to UNESCO. The application(s) should reach the Fellowships Section by post, email and by fax.
The application must include the following attachments:
(i) The UNESCO Fellowship application form duly completed in duplicate. Two recent photographs (obligatory) should be included with the form.
(ii) Certified copies of degrees or diplomas (including transcript of grades) in duplicate. Proof of having obtained a Master’s Degree must be included.
(iii) A letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the candidate’s work.
(iv) A host institute’s letter of acceptance (i.e. the institute that has accepted the candidate for work should she/he be selected for a Fellowship). This letter of acceptance must indicate that the host institute confirms its willingness to provide the relevant research facilities required by the candidate in the chosen field of specialization.
(v) The certificate of language proficiency (on the UNESCO form) duly completed in duplicate for the language of the country of study (should this be different from the candidate’s mother tongue) issued by an official authority.
(vi) A detailed description, one to two page(s) (maximum), in either English or French, of the research work for which the candidature is being put forward.
Deadline: 30th August 2013
Further Information: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships/programmes/unescokeizo-obuchi-japan-young-researchers-fellowships-programme-unescokeizo-obuchi-research-fellowships-programme/

2014 UBC’s International Leader of Tomorrow Awards for Undergraduates in Canada

University of British Columbia offers International Leader of Tomorrow Award for undergraduates in Canada. To be considered for the  award, students must be admissible to the first choice program they are applying to, including meeting UBC’s English Language Admission Standard. Applicant should be an international student, who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa). Award-winners receive an award-level commensurate with their financial need as determined by the costs of their tuition, fees and living costs. The deadline for nomination packages to be received at UBC is December 10, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the University of British Columbia. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at University of British Columbia. Scholarship Provider: University of British Columbia Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Eligibility: Award candidates must be nominated by their current school or college/university. To be considered for an International Leader of Tomorrow Award, students must:
-be admissible to the first choice program they are applying to, including meeting UBC’s English Language Admission Standard
-have an excellent academic record (at least an “A” average or equivalent standard)
-be an international student, who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa)
-demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent them from pursuing a UBC degree.
-be entering a UBC undergraduate degree program from a recognized secondary school, college or other university

-students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavour such as the performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for these scholarships (international student, who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa)).
Scholarship Description: The International Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavour such as the performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.International Leader of Tomorrow Award-winners receive an award-level commensurate with their financial need as determined by the costs of their tuition, fees and living costs, minus the financial contribution the student and their family can make annually towards these costs. A standard needs-assessment is made, based on financial information provided by students and their families.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The International Leader of Tomorrow Award can be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study, or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the student achieves satisfactory academic standing in their faculty, continues to demonstrate financial need, and maintains their Canadian study permit (visa).
What does it cover? International Leader of Tomorrow Award-winners receive an award-level commensurate with their financial need as determined by the costs of their tuition, fees and living costs, minus the financial contribution the student and their family can make annually towards these costs. A standard needs-assessment is made, based on financial information provided by students and their families.
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification:  Not Known
How to Apply: Applications can be sent electronically. When students are accepted for nomination, their counsellor must use the International Leader of Tomorrow Award nomination package. Nominees must also complete the online application for academic admission to UBC, and meet the UBC English Language Admission Requirement by December 10, 2013. Although applicants to UBC can specify two program choices in their application for admission, an International Leader of Tomorrow Award nomination will be considered only in relation to the nominee’s first choice program.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for nomination packages to be received at UBC is December 10, 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Athlete Scholarship for AISTS MSA Programme 2014 Edition in Switzerland

International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS) offers Athlete Scholarship for international elite athlete. Scholarship is available for pursuing AISTS MSA Programme 2014 edition. The scholarship has a value of CHF 13’500 (half of the tuition fee). Applicant must be a current or former international athlete and able to support cost of living in Lausanne (approx. CHF 2’100 per month), and cost of travel to Switzerland and back to country of residence. 
About Scholarship:  The AISTS offers an international elite athlete the opportunity to study at the AISTS MSA 2014 edition AISTS Athlete Scholarship through a scholarship. The scholarship has a value of CHF 13’500 (half of the tuition fee) and will be available to a current or former athlete who has competed at international level, such as participation in the Olympic Games.
The AISTS MSA is a unique 1 year-long international postgraduate programme in sports management, endorsed by the International Olympic Committee, and located in Lausanne in Switzerland. The AISTS MSA is targeted at candidates who have a university degree and previous work experience but wish to re-orientate their career in the sports industry.
Experience in the sports industry is therefore not a prerequisite but experiences related to sport is a plus, ie, athlete, volunteer, member of sport event organizing committee,  member of club’s committee, journalism in sport, coaching etc. 
Study: sports management to pursue Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Administration and Technology
Course Level: Postgraduate programme 
Scholarship by: International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS)
Location: Switzerland 
Eligibility: Candidates must fulfill all requirements for selection into the MSA programme and will need to demonstrate the capacity to support the costs of living in Lausanne (estimated at CHF 2’100 per month, including accommodation), and cost of travel to Switzerland and back to the country of residence. Applicant will be considered for the scholarship after being successfully accepted in the programme. 
Scholarship Open for: International Students can apply 
Duration: The scholarship has a value of CHF 13’500 (half of the tuition fee). The AISTS MSA is a unique 1 year-long international postgraduate programme.
Value: The scholarship has a value of CHF 13’500 (half of the tuition fee) and will be available to a current or former athlete who has competed at international level, such as participation in the Olympic Games.
Selection criteria: Candidates must fulfil all requirements for selection into the MSA programme and will need to demonstrate the capacity to support the costs of living in Lausanne (estimated at CHF 2’100 per month, including accommodation), and cost of travel to Switzerland and back to the country of residence. 
Apply:  Students can apply online. The online application process cannot be paused and continued at a later stage. Therefore applicant will need to have all of the supporting documents ready for submission when starting the online application process. The following information and supporting documents should be submitted:
-Expected financial support for all study induced expenses (incl. travel to Switzerland and back, housing, transportation and other additional cost of living). Examples of financial support: own earnings/savings, own assets, family (incl. spouse/partner) income, family (incl. spouse/partner) assets, next-of-kin/friends, your government, agencies & foundations, bank loan. You will be asked to specify the expected total amount of financial support for all study induced expenses during the whole AISTS MSA programme in USD. Please note that you must provide documentation to verify your income and assets by either submitting a tax form, statement of employer or other documents (e.g. bank statement)
-Include supporting documentation confirming your sporting achievementsPlease note that you must provide documentation to verify your sporting achievements. Examples of supporting documentation could be an extract of your official results, an attestation from an NOC or IF.
-Include a motivation letter to your scholarship application (1 to 2 pages). This letter must be different to the motivation letter submitted with your application to the AISTS MSA. Important: Please note that the online application process cannot be paused and continued at a later stage. Therefore you will need to ensure that you have all of the supporting documents ready for submission when starting the online application process.

Note: All candidates for the AISTS Athlete Scholarship must submit both applications, for the AISTS MSA 2014 programme and the scholarship.

Deadline: 15th August 2013
Further Information: http://aists.org/scholarships

Simon Williams Scholarships at Oxford Brookes University Business School in UK 2013

Oxford Brookes University Business School offers scholarships for master’s in the field of human resource management (including certificate and diploma level) or strategic management and leadership (including diploma or certificate in management and leadership). Applicant should have or expect to obtain a good honours degree or equivalent from a recognized institution of higher education or have experience which demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills at an honors degree standard. The Simon Williams Scholarship Fund will offer up to two scholarships worth £1,000 to students. Scholarships will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the taught programme. Application deadline is 6th September 2013.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided in the field of human resource management (including certificate and diploma level) or strategic management and leadership (including diploma or certificate in management and leadership) by the Oxford Brookes University. Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level at Oxford Brookes University. Scholarship Provider: Oxford Brookes University Business School Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: - Applicant must have accepted your place at Oxford Brookes University for the part time professional development courses.
-Applicant should have, or expect to obtain, a good honours degree or equivalent from a recognized institution of higher education, or have experience which demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills at an honours degree standard;
-Applicant must be self-funding, i.e. paying your own course fees. If you are receiving awards from other sources of funding which cover all or part of your tuition fees, you will not be eligible for the Simon Williams Scholarship. Eligibility is not affected by funding covering maintenance costs.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of UK can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The scholarships have been established to commemorate the contribution to the Faculty of Business and the University of Simon Williams, Dean of the Faculty of Business from 1999 – 2005. The Simon Williams Scholarship Fund will offer up to two scholarships worth £1,000 to students wishing to undertake the part-time MA Human Resource Management (including Certificate and Diploma level) or MA Strategic Management and Leadership (including Diploma or Certificate in Management and Leadership) September 2013.
Number of award (s): Two scholarships are offered.
Duration of award (s): Not Known
What does it cover? The Simon Williams Scholarship Fund will offer up to two scholarships worth £1,000 to students. Scholarships will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the taught programme. Scholarships do not include a maintenance grant.
Selection Criteria: A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Academic achievement, although not necessarily in terms of formal academic qualifications; integrity through their dealings with others; and evidence of a high level of commitment to completing an undertaking, self-motivation and a willingness to work hard, over and above general expectations.
Notification: Decisions will be announced by 13th of September 2013.
How to Apply: Applications should be made in writing (there are no forms) with any relevant supporting documentation and must include the names of two referees by the 6th September 2013. Please address applications to Laura Hart (lahart-at-brookes.ac.uk).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 6th September 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Thursday 27 June 2013

Praktikant/in, DEKRA e.V. Konzernrepräsentanz Brüssel

DEKRA ist einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von Expertendienstleistungen. Mit rund 28.000 hochqualifizierten Mitarbeitern bietet DEKRA in über 50 Ländern Fahrzeugprüfungen, Gutachten, Industrieprüfungen, Produktzertifizierung sowie Personal-Dienstleistungen an, um Sicherheit, Qualität und Umweltschutz zu gewährleisten.
Lobbying lässt sich nicht studieren. Wir bieten intelligenten, kreativen Studenten die Chance durch ein drei- bis fünfmonatiges Praktikum die Welt des EU-Lobbyismus „on the job“ kennen zu lernen. Der Arbeitsschwerpunkt der DEKRA e.V. Konzernrepräsentanz findet in einem spannenden europa-politischen Umfeld statt. Hauptaufgabe ist es, die Interessen des DEKRA e.V. bei den Institutionen der Europäischen Union zu vertreten. Der oder die Praktikant/in unterstützt das Team bei inhaltlichen und administrativen Arbeiten und lernt durch Übernahme verantwortungsvoller Aufgaben eine breite Palette von Kommunikationsformen und –strategien kennen.
Anforderungen an den/die Praktikanten/in:
  •  Sprachkenntnisse: Deutsch, Englisch und Französisch
  •  Kenntnisse der Europapolitik und der Entscheidungsverfahren
  •  Interesse für politische Zusammenhänge
  •  Ausgeprägte kommunikative und diplomatische Fähigkeiten
Bewerbungen können jederzeit eingereicht werden. Sie sollten ein Anschreiben mit Angabe des gewünschten Zeitraumes (ab September 2013), sowie einen Lebenslauf mit Lichtbild enthalten. Eine Aufwandsentschädigung wird gezahlt. Auf Wunsch können wir Sie bei der Zimmersuche unterstützen.
Bewerbung bitte an:
Herrn Oliver Deiters, Geschäftsführer der Vertretung bei der EU
Per E-Mail eu.office@dekra.com

Rome Master’s Scholarship for Overseas Students at University of Kent, UK

The University of Kent in Rome is offering scholarship for taught master’s programme for the academic year 2013–14. UK, EU and overseas students can apply for the scholarship. Candidates must hold a first-class Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject or hold an equivalent non-UK qualification or a master’s degree at merit or distinction in a relevant subject or equivalent by July 2013. Faculty of Humanities’ Scholarship consisting of a fee waiver (worth £5,590) and a full maintenance stipend on £13,590 valid on a taught master’s programme in the Rome suite of programmes.
About Scholarship: The University of Kent at Rome is pleased to be able to offer the following scholarship for taught Master’s students for the academic year 2013–14: Faculty of Humanities’ Scholarship consisting of a fee waiver (worth £5,590) and a full maintenance stipend on £13,590, valid on a taught Master’s programme in the Rome suite of programmes.
Study: Roman history and archaeology or ancient history
Course Level: Master’s degree level
Scholarship by: University of Kent
Location: UK (Applicant spends their academic year in two great locations Canterbury and Rome).
Eligibility: -The scholarship is open to candidates who have been offered a place on any of the Kent at Rome MA programmes in Roman History and Archaeology or Ancient History, to start in September 2013.
-Candidates must hold a first-class Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject, or hold an equivalent non-UK qualification or a Master’s degree at merit or distinction in a relevant subject or equivalent by July 2013.
-The scholarship will be awarded to outstanding applicants able to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, clear intellectual ambition and the potential to make a strong contribution to their chosen MA programme.
-This scholarship is open to all full-time postgraduate applicants. UK, EU and overseas fee paying students are invited to apply. 
Scholarship Open for: UK, EU and overseas students can apply
Value: Faculty of Humanities’ Scholarship consisting of a fee waiver (worth £5,590) and a full maintenance stipend on £13,590, valid on a taught Master’s programme in the Rome suite of programmes. 
Apply: -Candidates must make a formal application to study on an applicable Rome taught Master’s programme to commence their studies in September 2013.
-Candidates must then be offered a place on the one of these programmes.
-Candidates must also send a letter of motivation, not exceeding 500 words, stating why they wish to join their chosen Kent at Paris MA programme and how this fits into their longer term plans.
-The letter should be sent by post and electronically. 
Deadline: 19 July 2013
Further Information: http://www.kent.ac.uk/secl/postgraduate/funding.html

Excellence Master Fellowships for International Students at University of Geneva in Switzerland, 2014

Faculty of science of the University of Geneva is offering master’s fellowships for outstanding and highly motivated students for pursuing a Master’s of Science in Switzerland. International students must have good academic performance in the bachelor’s program. Selection of the fellowship is on the basis of academic excellence and documentation sent by the applicants. An English proficiency test is required. Application deadline is 15 March 2014.
Study Subject (s): This fellowship is awarded in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics at University of Geneva in Switzerland. Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing Master’s Degree level at University of Geneva in Switzerland. Scholarship Provider: The Faculty of science of the University of Geneva Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility: The Faculty of Science, in collaboration with several sponsors, has established an Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty1. Admission criteria can be consulted on the relevant Master Web pages2.
-French proficiency is not a formal requirement for the Master’s of the Faculty of science.
-Application for an Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor’s program) and those have completed the Bachelor degree or expect to complete it within 6 months3.
-Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students are eligible for this master fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Faculty of science of the University of Geneva is an internationally top-ranked scientific institution covering a broad range of scientific disciplines: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics. It has a strong focus on research and hosts three National Centers of Competence in Research of the highly competitive Swiss National Science Foundation (Frontiers in Genetics; MaNEP; Chemical Biology) and many European collaborative research projects. The Masters of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal entry for high-level professional and academic careers.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award (s): It is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.
What does it cover? The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties.
Selection Criteria: Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence. Evaluation will be made on the basis of the documentation sent by the applicants.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.
The application (in English or French) consists of:
Application Form (60 Kb, ) A Curriculum Vitae including the transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with grades. A two-page essay in which the applicant describes his/her specific scientific interests, specifies the Master’s program at the Faculty of Science he/she would like to pursue, and motivates the intention to pursue a Master of Science programme at the University of Geneva. If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to the e-mail address indicated below). They should specifically attest if the candidate fulfills the conditions of the Excellence Fellowship Program (see above). Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.
Fellowship Application Deadline: Application deadline is 15 March 2014 (for Masters starting September 15, 2014).
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Hellenic Government Scholarships for International Students in Greece, 2013-2014

The Embassy of Greece is inviting applications for Hellenic government scholarships for the academic year 2013-2014. Total 30 scholarships are awarded out of which 15 scholarships are available for target group 1 i.e. for Balkan and Eastern European countries (non-member states of the European Union), Asia, Africa and Latin America and 15 are awarded for target group 2 i.e. for European Union Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Japan and Oceania. These scholarships are offered for pursuing further education/postgraduate studies/postdoctoral research at the Greek Universities. 
About Scholarship: The Embassy of Greece would like to bring to your attention the Hellenic Government Scholarships Programme for foreigners, for the academic year 2013-2014. The State Scholarships Foundation announces that it will offer up to fifteen scholarships to nationals (foreigners or of Greek origin) of Balkan and Eastern European countries (non-member states of the European Union), Asia, Africa and Latin America and fifteen scholarships to nationals (foreigners or/of Greek origin) of the European Union Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Oceania, for studies in Greece, beginning in the academic year 2013-2014. 
Study: Applicants may apply to study any subject area currently available at the Greek Universities.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing further education/postgraduate studies/postdoctoral research
Scholarship by: The Embassy of Greece
Location: Greece 
Eligibility: Applicants should:
1. be foreign nationals
2. Hold only foreign citizenship (not both foreign and Greek).
3. Not exceed the age limit by the application deadline as follows:
-a., d. and e. categories of scholarships: are aged 35 years (year of birth after 1978 and onwards)
-b. category of scholarships: are aged 40 years (year of birth after 1973 and onwards)
-category for medical doctors: are aged 40 years (year of birth after 1973 and onwards)
- c. category of scholarships: are aged 55 years (year of birth after 1958 and onwards)
4. Hold a graduate degree from a foreign recognized higher education institute.
5. Hold a postgraduate degree (Master’s or equivalent) from a foreign or a Greek University for prospective PhD applicants. This postgraduate degree is not a prerequisite for the following categories: -specialization in the Fine Arts (d. category)
-collection of research data (e. category)
- Those who are legally residents in Greece whilst undertaking PhD studies.
- Applicants for postdoctoral research studies must hold a doctoral degree (PhD) completed at a foreign or a Greek University. However, their graduate degree (Bachelor) should be from a foreign University.
- For further education (in the following specific subject areas of study: Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy, History and Art), applicants should be professors in a Department of Greek studies at a foreign University. A certified document from this Department showing their employment must also be submitted along with all relevant documentation.
-Medical doctors should have either completed their specialty or hold a postgraduate degree (equivalent to Master’s).The scholarship is strictly offered for postgraduate/doctoral studies and not for work or internship in a state hospital.
6. Have a very good command of English or French.
7. Have never been on a scholarship from the I.K.Y. (those who have been granted a scholarship for the IKY Programme “Greek Language and Culture” are entitled to apply).
8. Have not undertaken studies in Greece on a scholarship provided by any Greek authority. 
Scholarship Open for: For target group I: scholarships are open to nationals (foreigners or of Greek origin) of Balkan and Eastern European countries (non-member states of the European Union), Asia, Africa and Latin America and for target group II: scholarships are open to nationals (foreigners or/of Greek origin) of the European Union Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Japan and Oceania. 
 Categories of scholarships:
a. Postgraduate studies in combination with Modern Greek Language courses in a school of Modern Greek Language, at a state Greek University only during the first year of the scholarship. These courses are optional, unless otherwise stipulated by the Regulations of the relevant University Department.
i) Master’s Degree: (one (1) year up to two (2) years).
ii) Doctorate (PhD): (one (1) year up to three (3) years). Under exceptional circumstances an additional year may be granted for those PhD students who are on the writing phase of their thesis, with no additional expenses from the I.K.Y., but with an extended by one year residence permit given for this purpose.
b. Postdoctoral research (six (6) months up to one (1) year) in combination with optional Modern Greek Language courses in a School of Modern Greek Language, at a state Greek University.
c. Further education in the following subject areas: Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy, History and Art aimed for professors of Greek studies at Universities abroad (six (6) months up to one (1) year).
d. Specialization in Fine Arts (attendance of seminars) – one (1) year in combination with optional Modern Greek Language courses in a School of Modern Greek Language, at a state Greek University.
e. Collection of research data for applicants who are conducting PhD studies in their country, (one (1) year). 
Number of awards: Total 30 scholarships are offered as follows: For target group I:
2 scholarships for a Master’s Degree
2 scholarships for a PhD
5 scholarships for a Postdoctoral Research
2 scholarships for Further Education
1 scholarship for Fine Arts
3 scholarships for Research Data
For target group II:
2 scholarships for a Master’s Degree
2 scholarships for a PhD
5 scholarships for a Postdoctoral Research
2 scholarships for Further Education
1 scholarship for Fine Arts
3 scholarships for Research Data 
Duration: The scholarship is only valid for the academic year 2013-2014. The duration of the total scholarship is for a continuous period of time.
-The duration of the postgraduate and doctoral scholarship is annual and renewable as follows:
a. for the Master’s, with Greek Language Courses included, for one (1) further year,
b. for the PhD for two (2) additional years.
-The duration of the post-doctoral scholarship and the further education (in the Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy, History and Art) is six (6) months initially and is renewable for a further semester depending upon the research undertaken. The award cannot be held over a maximum of twelve (12) months.
-The duration of the scholarship for specialization in the Fine Artists annual with the Greek Language courses included. This scholarship cannot be extended.
-The duration of the scholarship for collection of research data is strictly annual without any possibility for renewal.
The renewal of the scholarship is decided upon by the Administrative Board of this Foundation according to the scholar’s programme of studies and is subject to satisfactory progress (e.g. scholars should: follow their programme of study, complete the Modern Greek Language course successfully -where applicable- to be awarded the intended degrees, have satisfactory academic accomplishment etc.). In all cases, the I.K.Y. takes into account all submitted reports and decides upon the total duration of each scholarship.
Value: All scholarships include:
a. 600,00€ (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) as a fixed contribution for initial expenses.
b. Free cost emergency medical treatment under the National Health Service (in public hospitals). European citizens should have the European Insurance – Illness Card from their insurance agency of their country.
-The scholarships for postgraduate, doctoral studies, specialization in the Fine Arts and collection of research data include a monthly allowance of 600,00€ (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) for living expenses, whereas for postdoctoral and further education studies (in the Greek Language, Literature, Philosophy and Art), a monthly allowance of 800,00€ (net amount -taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation).
c. The full cost of tuition fees (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) to attend courses in a state School of Modern Greek Language at a Greek University, provided only during the first year of the scholarship (where applicable).
-The scholarships for doctoral studies include as well: a) up to 300,00€ (net amount -taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) to cover binding and printing costs of the PhD thesis at the end of the scholarship and b) up to 300,00€ (net amount – taxes are excluded which are paid by this Foundation) to cover research costs (e.g. consumables) if such expenses are required by the programme of studies.
- Grants are not available to fund travel expenses and attendance at conferences, seminars, symposia or research activities.
-No additional assistance or funds are provided for the spouse or other dependants of the scholarship holder (if you plan to bring your family with you, you will need to consider cost issues carefully).
- The scholarship will be withheld for periods spent outside Greece without the prior permission of this Foundation. 
Selection Criteria: General selection criteria
1. Complete file documentation.
2. Acceptance by a Greek State University or Research Institution (for Postdoctoral candidates) or Academic Staff.
3. Knowledge of the Greek language (and other languages).
4. Final grade of the degree(s) obtained.
5. Letters of reference.
6. Title and research proposal (where applicable).
Notification: Students will be notified about the outcome of your application by September 2013. 
Apply: Applicants meeting the above requirements by the application deadline should submit through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities in their country of residence (or in a neighboring country in case of absence of a Greek Embassy or Consulate in their country) the following documents:
1. An application form (available from the Greek Diplomatic Mission, or the I.K.Y., or downloaded copy from the I.K.Y. website at: www.iky.gr) duly completed, signed and with one recent photograph attached.
2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
3. Transcripts of previous University studies (undergraduate and postgraduate) and certified copies of the degrees obtained. Please ensure that all qualifications gained at degree (i.e. university) level and above are included.
4. A document from the University where they have completed their Master’s Degree (or equivalent), stating the duration of their studies.
5. A formal letter (or relative certificate) indicating the very good command -both written and oral- of English or French (in case of non native speakers).
6. Two (2) letters of reference, of two (2) academics (who are familiar with the area of research and explaining how the qualification aimed at would benefit the candidate’s research career) from a Greek or foreign university. References must only be submitted in Greek, English or French.
7. A research proposal with the topic (for doctoral and postdoctoral candidates).
8. A formal letter from a foreign University Department (for those conducting a PhD in their country – e. category), certifying that part of their doctoral research has to be undertaken at a Greek University, and the proposal for their doctoral research.
9. A formal letter from a Faculty or Department of a state University or Research Centre based in Greece certifying their undertaking of a research project signed by the supervisor appointed.
10. A formal letter from a Greek University Department (for those already conducting a PhD at a Greek University) and who are legally residents in Greece), certifying their doctoral status.
11. A recent national hospital certificate or a certificate from the relevant health service stating that the applicant does not suffer from any infectious diseases.
12. A copy of a valid passport/identity card (those legally residents in Greece are exempted from this validation).
If documentation is not in English, French or Greek, a certified translation into Greek or English must be supplied. In addition, documents numbered 3, 4, 8 and 11 should be certified by the Greek Diplomatic Authorities (the Greek Embassy or Consulate), only in cases where the candidate’s state of origin is not a member of the Hague Convention (Apostille) of 5 October 1961 abolishing the requirement of legalization. Applicants must already hold their degrees at the time of submission of their application files. Expected degrees not awarded by the specified deadline will not be taken into consideration. Only complete documentation requested will be processed. (Incomplete, inadequate or illegible application files will not be taken into consideration). Applicants must only submit certified copies of original documents as these will not be returned. Please note that only the letters of reference may be submitted at a later date, and in any case no later than July 31, 2013 directly to the I.K.Y. Applicants who are legally in Greece and hold a residence permit card may only submit directly to the I.K.Y. all the above–mentioned documents, along with a photocopy of their residence permit card.
Deadline: July 26, 2013
Further Information: http://www.iky.gr/en/press/item/789-announcement