Monday 22 December 2014

MBA European Visionary Scholarship for Study in University of Stirling, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Stirling, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time MBA Program in any Subject you can avail MBA European Visionary Scholarship which is being offered by The European Visionary.
This is a MBA Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from European Union Student to apply for the same. Only 2 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 29-May-15.
This Scholarship will offer you 50% off the home/EU tuition fee and are available to students who have a clear vision of their future and make a difference to society.  There are two Scholarships valued at £6450 each for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships: MBA European Visionary Scholarship
Scholarship is offered by: The European Visionary
Scholarship Offers: The European Visionary Scholarship offer 50% off the home/EU tuition fee and are available to students who have a clear vision of their future and make a difference to society. There are two Scholarships valued at £6450 each.
Duration of Reward / Grant: Complete Course Duration
Education Field: any Subject
Education Level: MBA Program
Based on: Merit Based
Scholarship is open for: University of Stirling, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from: European Union Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships: 2
Important Dates: Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 29-May-15
Eligibility:
  1. Applications from individuals who are from within the European Union will be considered.
  2. Students must hold or expect to obtain an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on the Full Time  Stirling MBA for entry in September 2015.
  3. Applicants must have at least 3 years’ work experience.
Important Information: Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the strength of their personal statement.

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:
Complete the Application Form, ensuring all sections are answered legibly and provide a 500 word statement on the following:
  • Why you are applying for this Scholarship?
  • Why a Scholarship would help you?
  • Which modules of the MBA are of particular interest to you and why?
  • What your expectations are in terms of learning outcomes?
  • What would you like to be able to do and achieve as a result of successful completion of the course?; highlight why you believe you can make a difference to society and what are your educational or professional aims for the five years after you complete the course.
  • Contact eMail Id: mba@stir.ac.uk
Once all the information has been received by The European Visionary and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about MBA European Visionary Scholarship you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.stir.ac.uk/scholarships/management/mba-european-visionary-scholarship.html

The Skoll Scholarship for Study in University of Oxford’s, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Oxford’s, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Program in any Subject you can avail The Skoll Scholarship which is being offered by Saïd Business School.
This is a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Program Need Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Student to apply for the same. Only 5 every Year such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 09-January-2015 (Stage 3) / 13-March 2015 (Stage 4).
This Scholarship will offer you is intended to provide college and course fees of £44,150. Additional funds are provided as a contribution towards living expenses. The Scholarship also covers partial living expenses based on need, up to an additional £8,000. The Scholarship Committee assesses need based on previous earnings, geographical location, and future earning potential for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships: The Skoll Scholarship
Scholarship is offered by: Saïd Business School
Scholarship Offers: The Scholarship is intended to provide college and course fees of £44,150. Additional funds are provided as a contribution towards living expenses. The Scholarship also covers partial living expenses based on need, up to an additional £8,000. The Scholarship Committee assesses need based on previous earnings, geographical location, and future earning potential.
Duration of Reward / Grant: Complete Course Duration
Education Field: any Subject
Education Level: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Program
Based on: Need Based
Scholarship is open for: University of Oxford’s, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from: International Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships: 5 every Year
Important Dates: Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 09-January-2015 (Stage 3) / 13-March 2015-(Stage 4)
Eligibility:
  1. You must have started and grown a social venture that has been running for at least 12 months OR have been responsible for leading a major expansion of an existing social venture or programme within that venture.
  2. You must demonstrate some evidence of your need for the Scholarship (e.g. circumstances that make self-funding the MBA a significant financial burden).
  3. You must demonstrate how a business education can contribute to the wider development of the community within which you work. You will need to illustrate why a business degree at this stage of your career can help amplify your impact.
  4. You must demonstrate evidence of personal qualities strongly resonating with social entrepreneurial leadership such as: persistence in pursuit of a social/environmental benefit goal, a bias toward action rather than reflection, a willingness to take personal risks, a habit of developing a network and using it to pursue mutual goals, and a tendency to explore the environment for opportunities and resources.
Important Information: Contact eMail Id: skollcentre@sbs.ox.ac.uk

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:
  • Apply to the MBA programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. (Don’t forget to indicate your interest in the Scholarship on your MBA application!)
  • You must apply during specific MBA application stages to be considered for the Scholarship. Consult the Skoll Scholarship website for more information.
  • Complete the essay question the Skoll Centre will send you after you are accepted on to the MBA.
  • Interview (Note: not all candidates will be offered an interview).
Once all the information has been received by Saïd Business School and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about The Skoll Scholarship you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/ideas-impact/skoll/skoll-scholarship/what-we-offer

Eiffel Scholarships for International Students in France, 2015-2016

The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs offers Eiffel scholarships for international students annually. These scholarships are awarded for pursuing a master degree at French host higher education institutions and a PhD through a thesis joint supervision or co-tutorship with a foreign higher education institution partner. The scholarship supports for a maximum duration of 12 months for M2, a maximum of 24 months for M1, maximum duration of 36 months for an engineering science diploma and for a maximum duration of 10 months for PhD program. Applications for 2015/2016 academic year will close on January 9th, 2015.
Study Subject(s): The three major areas of study covered by the Eiffel program are: Engineering sciences at Master level, sciences in a broader sense for PhD level (engineering sciences, exact sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry and life sciences, nano and bio-technology, earth and environmental sciences, information and communication sciences and technology), Economics and management and Law and political science. Course Level: In submitting applications for Eiffel scholarship program, French host higher education institutions undertake to enroll students in one of the following courses: courses awarding a Master degree and courses awarding a PhD through a thesis joint supervision or co-tutorship with a foreign higher education institution partner. Scholarship Provider: The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Scholarship can be taken at: France
Eligibility:
-Nationality: This program is for candidates of foreign nationality. Binational candidates, one of which nationality is French, are not eligible.
-Age: for programs leading to a master’s degree level, applicants must be at most 30 years old at the date of the selection committee, that is to say, born after 07/03/1983; for PhD applicants, candidates must be aged at most 35 years old on the date of the selection committee, that is to say, born after 03.07.1978.
-Origin of applications: Only applications sent by the French institutions are admissible. The latter undertake to enroll laureates in the training for which they were selected. Applications sent by other means are not receivable. In addition, a candidate nominated by more than one institution will see his application rejected.
-The training involved: Eligible candidates are likely to incorporate a training course of master level attested by a diploma, including engineering school, and PhD candidates. The French trainings relocated abroad are not affected, fellows, non doctoral, having to perform at least 75% of their studies in France.
-Concurrent scholarships: Foreign students already receiving a scholarship from the French government for another program at the time of filing the application are not eligible, even if it is a scholarship that supports social coverage.
-Eiffel doctoral Scholarship: an applicant who has already received an Eiffel scholarship under his PhD may not represent his candidacy again.
-Eiffel master Scholarship: a candidate whose folder was not selected may not represent its application in the following years, even if they change their field of study.
-Language level: institutions that screen non-francophone candidates must ensure that their language level is in line with the level required by the training course. Eventually, students currently studying abroad are given priority over those already residing in France

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (except French students) are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched the Eiffel excellence scholarship programme in January 1999 to support French centres of higher education in their international outreach initiatives, in a context of mounting competition among developed countries, to attract elite overseas students on master’s, engineering and PhD courses.
Duration of award(s):
For Master: The scholarship is attributed for a maximum duration of 12 months when registering for M2, a maximum of 24 months when registering for M1 and maximum duration of 36 months when registering for an engineering science diploma. It is awarded provided that the student fulfils the annual academic requirements of the curriculum.
For PhD: The Eiffel scholarship is attributed for a maximum duration of 10 months.

What does it cover?
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The Eiffel programme does not cover tuition fees, though the higher education centres concerned are invited to apply the best possible financial conditions to Eiffel scholarship-holders.
-Enrolment fees at state-run higher education centres are waived for students on French government scholarship programmes such as this.
Master’s courses : Eiffel scholarship-holders on Master’s courses receive an allowance of €1,181(1 031 EUR of maintenance allowance and 150 EUR  of monthly compensation), in addition, the programme meets various expenses including return trip, health insurance and cultural activities. Scholarship-holders might also be eligible for additional accommodation allowance.
-PhD courses: Eiffel scholarship-holders on PhD courses receive an allowance of €1,400. In addition, the programme meets various expenses including return travel (single return trip for law and political science students on multiple stays), health insurance and cultural activities. Scholarship-holders might also be eligible for additional accommodation allowance.
-Payment: The grant is paid monthly by bank transfer into a French account opened by the grantholder at the start of the course. Bank account details (RIB) shall be notified to Campus France.

Selection Criteria: The selection is made by a committee composed of three colleges of experts (one for each field of study). The members of these colleges are not allowed to assess applications submitted by institutions to which they are linked institutionally. The selection criteria are:
– The excellence of the candidate, as reflected in his previous academic career and the innovative nature of the research topic (score out of 10, coefficient 3)
– The international policy of the establishment1 making the nomination, the actions it takes in the considered geographical area, the excellence of the host unit, The adequacy with the application submitted (note 5, coefficient 3 )
– Policy cooperation and partnership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, notably the priority given to some countries for this program (note 5, coefficient 1).
The Committee assigns scores to candidates based on these three criteria and calculates the sum (of 50). Determines a threshold for eligibility, and the number of scholarships available, attributes them as follows:
– A minimum of 70% of the scholarships are awarded on the basis of the best scores.
– The remaining percentage is divided between schools that did not receive scholarship from eligible files.

Notification: Results will be announced in the week of March 23th, 2015.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for receipt of applications by Campus France is January 9th, 2015.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Sunday 21 December 2014

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s Courses in UK, 2015-2016

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) in partnership with UK universities offers Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries. Shared Scholarships are usually tenable for one-year Master’s courses only. Candidates are recruited and selected by UK host universities in the first instance. Selection criteria include: the academic merit of the candidate, as well as the likely impact of their work on the development of their home country. The EAS will close to applicants on 16 April 2015 and no further applications can be submitted after that date.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to study subjects related to the development of their home country at participating UK universities only Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program at UK Institutions. Scholarship Provider: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) in partnership with UK universities. Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: To apply for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, candidates must:
-Be Commonwealth citizens, refugees, or British protected persons
-Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
-Be available to commence their academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2015
-Hold, by October 2015, a first degree of at least upper second class Honours standard
-Not have undertaken studies lasting one year or more in a developed country
-Be unable themselves, or through their families, to pay to study in the UK
-The Commission wishes to promote equal opportunity, gender equity and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of developing Commonwealth countries (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji*, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn  Islands, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Seychelles, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for these Commonwealth Shared Scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are offered by the CSC in partnership with UK universities. These scholarships are intended for students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to afford to undertake Master’s level study in the UK, to gain skills and knowledge which will allow them to contribute to the development of their home countries. In 2015-2016, over 70 UK universities are jointly funding Shared Scholarships with the CSC. The CSC extends its thanks to these host
universities; while the scheme is managed by the CSC, its success depends critically on their support.

Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Shared Scholarships are usually tenable for one-year Master’s courses only.
What does it cover? The CSC and host UK universities jointly meet the full costs of Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. Each Scholarship provides:
-Student concessionary or other approved airfare to the United Kingdom and return on expiry of the Scholarship (arranged by the host university; funded by the CSC)
-Approved tuition and examination fees (funded by the CSC)
-A personal maintenance allowance at the rate of £977 per month (£1,208 per month for those studying at institutions in the London Metropolitan area) – rates quoted at 2014-2015 levels (paid and funded by the
host university)
-A grant of £225 towards the expenses of preparing a dissertation, where applicable (claimed from the host
university; funded by the CSC)
-An initial arrival allowance, including visa reimbursement where applicable (funded by the host university)
-A grant of £200 for expenses for approved study travel within the UK or overseas (claimed from the host university; funded by the CSC)
-Excess baggage allowance for up to 10 kilograms of books only, when returning home (funded by the CSC) No additional allowances are available for spouses or other dependents.

Selection Criteria: Candidates are recruited and selected by UK host universities in the first instance. Selection criteria include: the academic merit of the candidate, as well as the likely impact of their work on the development of their home country.
Notification: Host UK universities must forward details of their selected candidates to the CSC by 30 April 2015. Universities will inform candidates of their results by July 2015.
How to Apply: All applications must be made through your host UK university. You must check with them in the first instance for specific advice on how to make an application and for their own closing date. All Commonwealth Shared Scholarship candidates must be selected and put forward to the CSC by their host UK university, and must submit their application to the CSC using Electronic Application System (EAS). Candidates must apply for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship using one of two methods, as instructed by the university:
-Via university: Applying to the university in the first instance using the university’s own application form. If selected, candidates will then be asked to submit an application to the CSC using the EAS. Any applications made via the EAS only and not directly to the university first will not be considered.
-EAS only: Applying to both the university and the CSC at the same time using the EAS. Each university has its own closing date for applications. Any applications received after this date will be deemed ineligible.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The EAS will close to applicants on 16 April 2015 and no further applications can be submitted after that date. Candidates should note that most university closing dates fall before 16 April and you must submit your application by the date advised by the university to which you are applying.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

WMG MSc Scholarship Programme for Study in University of Warwick, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Warwick, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time MSc Program in any Subject you can avail WMG MSc Scholarship Programme which is being offered by WMG.
This is a MSc Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from National & International Student to apply for the same. Only 50 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 20-May-15.
This Scholarship will offer you:-
Up to a total of 50 scholarships will be awarded on a % discount of the tuition fees. The maximum discount possible is 50%.
  • There will be 15 awards giving 50% discount.
  • There will be 15 awards giving 35% discount.
  • There will be 20 awards giving 20% discount for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships: WMG MSc Scholarship Programme
Scholarship is offered by: WMG
Scholarship Offers: Up to a total of 50 scholarships will be awarded on a % discount of the tuition fees. The maximum discount possible is 50%.
  • There will be 15 awards giving 50% discount.
  • There will be 15 awards giving 35% discount.
  • There will be 20 awards giving 20% discount.
Duration of Reward / Grant: Complete Course Duration
Education Field: any Subject
Education Level: MSc Program
Based on: Merit Based
Scholarship is open for: University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from: National & International Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships: 50
Important Dates: Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 20-May-15
Eligibility:
  1. Scholarship applicants must hold an offer to study on a WMG Full-time MSc course that runs in the UK, starting October 2015
  2. Awards are made for study on UK Full-time MSc Programmes only.
  3. Applicants should have an excellent academic track-record. Usually the equivalent of a British 1st Class Honours Degree is the minimum requirement.
  4. All applications should be made online through the Scholarship Application Form by the applicant personally. If an application is made by a third party, any sum awarded may have to be reimbursed.
  5. WMG Awards are for self-funded students only. NB: students with partial bursaries on scholarship-loan schemes or partially funded by an external organisation may also apply.
  6. Awards are made towards tuition fees only and cannot be paid in cash or towards accommodation or maintenance costs.
  7. Awards cannot be deferred to subsequent years.
  8. Scholarship winners will be notified by 2nd week of June.
  9. WMG will award scholarships across all WMG Full-time MSc Programmes to maximize nationality and gender diversity.
Important Information: Contact eMail Id: venu.prasad@wmg.warwick.ac.uk

Once all the information has been received by WMG and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about WMG MSc Scholarship Programme you are requested to visit the following page: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/education/wmgmasters/entry/finance/

LLB for Graduates Scholarship for Study in University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Birmingham, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Graduates Program in LLB you can avail LLB for Graduates Scholarship which is being offered by Birmingham Law School.
This is a Graduates Program Merit and Financial Need Based Scholarship and students are eligible from Home/ EU and International Student to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 26-Jun-15.
This Scholarship will offer you £3,000 p.a for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships: LLB for Graduates Scholarship
Scholarship is offered by: Birmingham Law School
Scholarship Offers: £3,000 p.a
Duration of Reward / Grant: Complete Course Duration
Education Field: LLB
Education Level: Graduates Program
Based on: Merit and Financial Need Based
Scholarship is open for: University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from: Home/ EU and International Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships: Few
Important Dates: Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 26-Jun-15
Eligibility:
  1. Students who have applied for the LLB for Graduates programme and placed Birmingham as firm choice by Friday 26 June 2015.
  2. Successful applicants will be notified in July 2015. Scholarships are not paid directly to successful applicants but will take the form of a fee reduction at the beginning of the programme.
Important Information: Contact eMail Id: Law-LLB@bham.ac.uk

Applicants are required to send a letter of application to Law-LLB@bham.ac.uk addressing your academic merit and financial need. This letter should ideally be between 500-1000 words in length.
Once all the information has been received by Birmingham Law School and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about LLB for Graduates Scholarship you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law/courses/llb/scholarships.aspx

Friday 19 December 2014

Skoll Scholarships in MBA at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK 2015

The Skoll Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students who wish to pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. Skoll Centre offers five scholarships every year. Skoll Scholarship provides full funding plus a living stipend to complete a Masters of Business administration (MBA) at the University of oxford’s Saïd Business School. The application deadline are 9 January and  13 March 2015
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is provided to MBA students who want to pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. Course Level: Scholarship is available for MBA programme. Scholarship Provider: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Scholarship can be taken at:
UK

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Skoll Scholarship, applicants must be accepted to the Oxford MBA programme, and meet the following criteria:
-Have started or worked in a social venture for 12 months or longer
-Demonstrate evidence of personal qualities strongly resonating with social entrepreneurship leadership
-Demonstrate how a business education will help further your career goals
-Demonstrate evidence of need for financial support
To be considered, you need to meet the following criteria:
-Candidates must  have started and grown a social venture that has been running for at least 12 months OR they have been responsible for leading a major expansion of an existing social venture or programme within that venture.
-Candidates must demonstrate evidence of personal qualities strongly resonating with social entrepreneurial leadership, and illustrate how these have influenced their career path thus far. These qualities include:
-Single-mindedness and persistence in pursuit of a social/environmental benefit goal, including a willingness to face failure and start again
-A bias towards action rather than reflection
-A tendency to explore the environment for opportunities and resources
-A willingness to take personal, and sometimes financial, risks
-A habit of developing a network and drawing upon its members to pursue mutual goals.
-Candidates must demonstrate how a business education can contribute to the wider development of the community within which they work.
-They will need to illustrate why a business degree at this stage of their career trajectory can help them amplify their impact.
-Candidates must demonstrate some evidence of their need for the Scholarship. This may be exhibited, for example, in previous work experiences or personal backgrounds which make self-funding the MBA a significant financial burden.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of any nationality can apply for scholarships.
Scholarship Description:

Skoll Scholarships
The Skoll Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students who pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. The Scholarship provides funding and exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and investors. Once selected, these students are known as Skoll Skollars. The Skoll Scholarship provides tuition for entrepreneurs who have set up or have been working in entrepreneurial ventures with a social purpose, and who wish to improve their knowledge of market-oriented practices so they can be more effective in their subsequent social change pursuits. The Scholarship is given in recognition that the MBA may represent a significant financial burden, particularly for those who have chosen to work in social ventures rather than the commercial or public sectors.
Number of award(s): The Skoll Centre offers five scholarships every year.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? The Scholarship is intended to provide college and course fees of £44,150. Additional funds are provided as a contribution towards living expenses. The Skoll Scholarship covers full costs of Said Business School tuition and college fees. The Scholarship also covers partial living expenses based on need, up to an additional £8,000.
Selection criteria: The Scholarship Committee assesses need based on previous earnings, geographical location, and future earning potential.
Notification: The interview decisions for 3 stage will be made by 30 January 2015 and the final decision will be made by 27 February 2015 and for 4 stage on 27 March 2015 interview decisions will be made and on 24 April 2015 final decisions will be made.
How to Apply: The mode of application is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 9 January 2015 (Stage 3) / 13 March 2015 (Stage 4).
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

BU – Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for Study in Bournemouth University, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in Bournemouth University, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Postgraduate Program in MSc Public Health & MSc Tourism Management you can avail BU – Commonwealth Shared Scholarship which is being offered by United Kingdom Government.
This is a Postgraduate Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Student (Developing Commonwealth Countries) to apply for the same. Only 2 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 11-Apr-15.
This Scholarship will offer you:-
  • Scholarships are paid by full tuition fee waiver and monthly allowance.
  • Full tuition fee
  • Return air fare to the UK
  • Arrivals allowance (approximately £900)
  • Monthly allowance (approximately £940)
  • Thesis and study travel costs (approximately £400) for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships: BU – Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Scholarship is offered by: United Kingdom Government
Scholarship Offers:
  • Scholarships are paid by full tuition fee waiver and monthly allowance.
  • Full tuition fee
  • Return air fare to the UK
  • Arrivals allowance (approximately £900)
  • Monthly allowance (approximately £940)
  • Thesis and study travel costs (approximately £400)
Duration of Reward / Grant: Complete Course Duration
Education Field: MSc Public Health & MSc Tourism Management
Education Level: Postgraduate Program
Based on: Merit Based
Scholarship is open for: Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from: International Student (Developing Commonwealth Countries)
Number of Awards / Scholarships: 2
Important Dates: Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 11-Apr-15
Eligibility:
  1. You must be able to demonstrate an exceptional academic profile (equivalent to UK First Class honours degree as assessed by NARIC).
  2. Please contact our International Admissions Team if you require clarification about equivalent level overseas qualifications.
  3. You must be able to demonstrate an outstanding personal profile as evidenced in your personal statement.
Important Information: Contact eMail Id: askBUenquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk

You must apply online through the Electronic Application System on the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme website. The deadline for applications is 11 April 2015.
Once all the information has been received by United Kingdom Government and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about BU – Commonwealth Shared Scholarship you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/postgraduate/funding/commonwealth_scholarship.html

Communications Intern

The communications department of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, has a rolling programme of internships for communications students reaching the end of their studies and young communications graduates. Cefic, the forum and voice of the chemical industry in Europe, is the largest European trade group in Brussels; we offer valuable and rewarding work experience in a welcoming, stimulating multicultural team.
The communications department needs interns with excellent spoken and written English to manage or help with various projects relating to sustainability, energy, health, safety and environment, in the following areas:

  • Publishing: web, print, social media;
  • Research and analysis; copywriting; drafting and publishing documents or blog posts;
  • Media relations;
  • Coordinating online-based communications projects;
  • Events.
The intern will work with the communications team and other colleagues in charge of specific issues, and report to the Media Relations Manager. The extent of their responsibilities and autonomy will depend on their capacity to take initiatives and manage projects, as well as their skills, areas of specialisation and previous experience, if any.

Typical projects can consist of:

  • Edit texts produced by issue experts, so as to make them reader-friendly and impactful;
  • Produce (collate, edit or draft) texts to be published on the Cefic website (www.cefic.org), Cefic's online sustainability platform for young academics and professionals (www.yourformula.eu), Cefic's newsletter or Cefic's members-only website Click-In;
  • Research a specific issue online and produce analyses and reports;
  • Help media relations manager organise and prepare for press briefings;
  • Help publishing manager with coordination and/or production of print or online publications;
  • Develop visually attractive presentations;
  • Once the intern is more familiar with the organisation, attend meetings and make suggestions on ways to communicate around a specific issue or event.

Profile

  • Able to work in English: excellent spoken and written English;
  • Ability to synthesize and translate complex issues into clear and concise messages;
  • Highly computer literate; familiar with web content management systems and social media;
  • An operational knowledge of web content management systems and related Internet tools, and/or elements of design and basic knowledge of publishing softwares are all assets;
  • Strong interpersonal skills;
  • Strongly motivated, high amount of initiative, enjoys working in a team.

Apply

Please apply by answering the following question and attaching your application (short motivation letter + curriculum vitae of no more than 2 pages) here.

Thursday 18 December 2014

Communications Team trainee European Schoolnet

European Schoolnet, a network of 31 Ministries of Educaion in Europe, is searching for a dynamic intern to join its Communications Team for six months.
The trainee will assist in European Schoolnet’s communications activities, such as updating and maintaining the corporate website and European Schoolnet’s social media profiles. The candidate should have a strong interest in and knowledge of web 2.0 technologies, social media and innovation in education. He/she will not only gain an insight into the work of an international not-for-profit organisation in education, but will also be given the opportunity to actively contribute to different communications activities of European Schoolnet.
 
The ideal candidate should possess:
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, journalism, media, education, international relations)
  • Fluent written and spoken English, additional languages would be an asset
  • Interest and familiarity with corporate social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.) and Web 2.0 technologies
  • Preferably previous experience with web content management systems and other web publishing tools (ideally Liferay and Wordpress)
  • Good drafting skills
  • Strong organisational skills, flexibility and ability to learn fast
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
Main tasks:
  • Updating and maintaining European Schoolnet’s corporate website and other projects-related websites
  • Assisting in further development of European Schoolnet’s websites and liaising with external designers and European Schoolnet Technical team
  • Maintaining and updating European Schoolnet social media profiles
  • Producing (collating, editing or drafting) content for the corporate website
  • Assisting in the production of newsletters from the content and formatting perspectives
  • Assisting in the dissemination of European Schoolnet’s publications and projects
  • Contributing to the production of project deliverables, brochures and other promotional materials
 
About European Schoolnet
European Schoolnet is the network of 31 European Ministries of Education, based in Brussels. As a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to bring innovation in teaching and learning to our key stakeholders: Ministries of Education, schools, teachers, researchers, and industry partners. Since its founding in 1997, European Schoolnet has used its links with education ministries to help schools make effective use of educational technologies, equipping both teachers and pupils with the skills to achieve in the knowledge society. In particular, we pledge to:
 
  • Support schools in achieving effective use of ICT in teaching and learning
  • Improve and raise the quality of education in Europe
  • Promote the European dimension in education
 
Duration: 6 month internship starting end-January 2015
Remuneration: The internship is remunerated  
Deadline for applications: 9 January 2015, 5 pm CET
How to apply: Please send your CV and motivation letter in English to Valentina Garoia: valentina.garoia@eun.org
 
Please note: the motivation letter should show how your background or interests fit the tasks planned for this internship.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Communications Intern Eurochild

We are looking for an intern to assist with Eurochild’s Communications work. Interns are part of the staff team and expected to contribute to the overall work of Eurochild, as appropriate.
Internship period: January/February 2015 to August 2015 (with possibility to extend to December 2015)
Our interns receive a standard remuneration (around 700 Euros).
Responsibilities?
  • Support with the production of the weekly "Info Flash" for Eurochild members (scanning the news channels, web- and paper-based research, compiling news items, summarizing and editing)
  • Support with the updating of our websites and news feed (Typo3/WordPress)
  • Support with Eurochild's Social Media presence
  • Support with updating and cleaning of our database
  • Support with the production of the monthly e-News Bulletin
  • Helping with organization of Eurochild events.
Qualifications:
  • University degree or relevant experience in journalism, media, communication
  • Excellent written and verbal English*
  • Other EU languages an advantage
  • Experience working with websites (knowledge of Typo3 and/or WordPress)*
  • Computer literacy (all MS office applications)*
  • Knowledge of EU institutions and policy making procedures is a plus
  • Experience with Social Media is a plus
  • Enthusiasm to work in a small, interdependent and international team.*
* = required!
To apply please complete this online application form (with CV).
Questions: If you have any questions contact federico.lanzo(at)eurochild(dot)org with "Communications intern application" in the subject line.
Deadline: 5 January 2015, Midday, Brussels time.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted by 8 January 2015. Please understand that we are too small a team to answer every applicant individually.
After a written online test, interviews are planned to be held in the third week of January. Either face-to-face or via Skype Video.