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home country by becoming leaders, decision-makers or opinion-formers. Preference will be given to those who have not yet had the opportunity to study in the UK and NL. Subjects offered: The courses which are eligible for Shell Centenary, Shell Centenary Chevening and Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships are within the broad categories of Applied Sciences and Technology, including Environmental Sciences, Business Management, Law and Economics. Specific disciplines and subjects vary from one university to another. Courses can also vary from one year to another so there is no guarantee that the same course will be available each year. The deadlines also vary for each university every year. For more details on courses and deadlines, visit the web link listed below. Priority School: University of Cambridge Web link: http://www.shellscholar.org/
Eligibility: Mid-career professionals with a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience Applicants must have a Masters degree or a 4-year Bachelors degree Applicants must be under 40 years of age at the time of applying. Applicants should preferably not have studied in the UK at university level. Applicants must be Pakistan citizens Applicants may apply in any subject area Minimum IELTS of 6.5 although 7.0 is preferred Duration: The scholarships are for one year taught postgraduate study in the UK. Priority Areas: Business Administration, Design, Economics,
Environmental Studies, Human rights, International
Value: The scholarship covers the full cost of study in the UK. How to apply: Application forms are available from the British Council offices in Pakistan. If writing to obtain an application form, enclose a stamped addressed envelope. Timeline: The British Chevening Scholarships Programme in Pakistan is advertised every year in August, with interviews in November and successful scholars departing for the UK next September.
Cambridge Commonwealth Trust, Cambridge Overseas Trust and Cambridge Livingstone Trust
Eligibility: The trust offers scholarships and part-time bursaries to outstanding students from overseas who, without help, would be unable to take their places at Cambridge. Students must already have been accepted for admission by the University. Scholarships are normally attached to particular countries, levels of study and in some cases to specific areas of study. Contact: Details of scholarships for different countries, variations in application procedures and values of particular scholarships can be found under the relevant country heading in a booklet available from the trust at the address below P.O. Box 252 Cambridge CB2 1TZ Telephone 044 (0) 1223-323322 Costs covered: The trusts do not provide maintenance allowances for dependants. Bursaries are available to students irrespective of their nationality. Accordingly, applicants from countries not specified under the scholarship scheme will normally be eligible to be considered for a part-cost bursary. The value of the bursary will be a partial contribution towards the costs of study at Cambridge and is determined according to the financial circumstances of each candidate. How to apply: Further details can be obtained from the above address. The trust states that since there are many more applications than awards available, students should apply for every other form of financial assistance open to them, including UK Government awards, Cambridge College awards and awards from sources in their home countries. Web link: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/funding/overseas/trusts.html
Rhodes Scholarships
The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships, were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarships are investments in individuals rather than in project proposals. Accordingly, applications are sought from talented students without restriction as to their field of academic specialization or career plans although the proposed course of study must be available at Oxford, and the applicants undergraduate program must provide a sufficient basis for further study in the proposed field. Through the years, Rhodes Scholars have pursued studies in all of the varied fields available at the University of Oxford. Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, which requires application to and express approval of the Rhodes Trustees. Rhodes Scholars may pursue a one-year degree, diploma, or certificate in the first instance, as long as it is part of a plan for two or three years of Oxford study involving a
subsequent degree course. Rhodes Scholars may not, however, apply in the first instance for an MBA. Costs covered: All educational costs, such as tuition, laboratory and certain other fees are paid on the Scholars behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes or study-related travel. Eligibility: Students from Pakistan holding a First Class Bachelors Degree in Arts or Science from any Pakistani university and aged 19 - 25, on 1st October can apply. Method of Application: Applications forms available from Secretary, Rhodes Trust Scholarship Selection Committee for Pakistan, P.O. Box No. 2939, Islamabad Selection Criteria: Academic and all round qualities of candidate are taken into account; personal interviews are held. Web link: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
Gates Foundation
In October 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle, Washington, USA announced a donation to the University of Cambridge of $210 million to establish the Gates Cambridge Trust. This benefaction creates in perpetuity an international scholarship programme to enable outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the University of Cambridge. About the scholarships: The Trust expects there to be of the order of 230 Gates Cambridge Scholars studying at the University at any one time, 100 of them coming from the United States of America. Although there may be variation in the actual number of awards made each year, the Trust seeks to elect approximately 100 new scholars annually. Eligibility: In selecting Gates Cambridge Scholars, the Trust looks for students of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise for whom advanced study at Cambridge would be particularly appropriate. The Trust expects a good match to be made between the applicant's qualifications and aspirations and what Cambridge has to offer. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge, with a strong aptitude for research, analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems. Courses offered:
Research leading to the PhD degree One-year post-graduate courses (e.g. MPhil, LLM, Diploma etc.) Second Bachelor degree as an Affiliated Student MBBChir Clinical Studies
Costs covered: Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded only to students who gain admission to the University through the University's regular procedures. They cover the full cost of study at Cambridge for a single person - namely, all approved University and College tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, a further discretionary allowance for study-related activities and one return economy airfare between the UK and the Scholars normal country of residence. Web link: http://trust.gatesscholar.org/about.asp
Where to apply: Ms. Farah Kashaf Co-ordinator, Anne Marie Schimmel Scholarship 154 Shah Jamal, Lahore 54600. E-mail: mailto:amss@nexlinx.net.pk Web link: http://www.amsscholarship.com/
Funding: Each award will provide for payment of: academic fees and examination fees a monthly stipend for living expenses (to be sufficient for a single student) other agreed allowances including return economy airfare No financial support or special provisions are provided for dependants or family members.
the field University of Lancaster, University of Leeds, College of St Mark and St John, Plymouth, Stirling University, University of Warwick. Eligible courses for these scholarships are only fulltime UK-based TEFL/TESL diploma or Masters programmes in these institutions. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend for accommodation and living expenses. Applicants should have more than three years of professional experience in ELT. LSE Graduate Merit Awards Students who apply for admission to a Master's programme at LSE which charges fees of 7,481 or above, will be considered for a Graduate Merit Award. The most outstanding applicants who have impressed the selectors with the quality of their application and academic achievement will be offered an award, the value of these awards ranges from 3,000 to 8,000. Successful candidates will be notified in the offer of admission. There is no need to apply separately. Nottingham Developing Solutions Nottingham's Developing Solutions Scholarship Scheme operates throughout the developing Commonwealth to encourage gifted students from developing nations to take advantage of Nottingham University's world-class research and taught courses in a number of scientific and technical disciplines. These scholarships enable students to apply and transfer their expertise and knowledge gained at Nottingham to the problems facing developing nations. Awards are for one-year postgraduate studies in Crop Sciences, Food & Nutrition, Engineering and Environmental Management. Dorothy Hodgkins Scholarships The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are open to top quality science, engineering, medicine, social sciences and technology students from overseas to study for PhDs over a period of three to four years, at an average annual cost per student of 25,000 (up to an overall maximum of 75,000 per student) primarily to cover fees and maintenance. The overriding criterion of the scheme is excellence, and DHPA scholars should be easily recognizable as the 'best of the best'. One Research Council and one industrial partner will jointly fund each scholarship. Full details of the scheme are available on the following Research Councils UK website, together with a full list of eligible countries. http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/ The website lists the eligible universities and gives a primary contact point to which applications should be made. The deadline is June 1. 50th Anniversary Strathclyde To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of the State of Pakistan, the University of Strathclyde awards one or two scholarships from funds donated by Mr Yaqub Ali through the Scottish Pakistani Association to the University of Strathclyde Foundation. The aim of the Fund is to provide an opportunity to well qualified but needy Pakistan nationals (living in Pakistan) to pursue a one-year MSc study course in the UK. Priority will be given to subjects in the areas of engineering, computing and business management or any
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other subject which the partners deem acceptable or which cannot be pursued adequately in Pakistan. Applicants must have a First Class Honours degree from a recognised Pakistan University. Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant work experience and have not previously studied in the UK. The Foundation will meet the full costs of the candidate's study, including return travel, maintenance and other allowances (excluding spouse or other dependants). Bank of England In 2003/04, Trustees of the Bank of England offered to Pakistan two fellowships for one-year postgraduate (Masters) studies in the fields of banking, debt management, financial administration or a related subject. The fellowships cover return airfare, tuition fees, monthly stipend, books and warm clothing allowance, and are tenable at approved universities in the UK. Applicants should be under 40 years of age, working in the field of banking and finance, have an indigenous Masters degree (preferably in Finance, Economics or Business Administration) and possess at least 3-5 years of banking experience, preferably from a Pakistani commercial bank. Employees of international banks are excluded from this programme. OSI/FCO Chevening Royal Holloway University Scholarships The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students from Pakistan who are engaged in or intending to pursue postgraduate work in their own country and who have demonstrated both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in their own country. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to the award of a Masters. Scholarships are available for study for one of the following: M.Sc. in public sector studies, M.A. in politics of democracy or M.Sc. in medical sociology. Each scholarship provides tuition fees at the Royal Holloway, University of London, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) and return air travel from the scholar's home country. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants will normally be expected to: be a national of, and normally resident in Pakistan during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident; already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a degree equivalent to an upper second from a UK university; normally be between 23 and 35 years of age; have passed an appropriate English-language test by the time of taking up the award; have not already spent a full academic year or more studying in a higher educational institution in the West; return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies/work there
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FCO/ British Gas/ University of Strathclyde The British Gas and the University of Strathclyde, together with the Foreign and Commonwealth office, are offering up to eight one-year postgraduate studentships per annum in selected office in Engineering, Applied Science and Business Administration. Value Awards include the costs of the candidate's study in the UK including airfares. How to apply Application forms can be obtained from the British Council offices in Pakistan. Deadline The closing date for applications is 28 February. FCO/BUNZL/Cranfield shared scholarship scheme Eligibility The application for admission will be processed by the University in the normal way. Students who are accepted on to a masters course will then be put forward for a Scholarship. How to apply Candidates who wish to apply for a scholarship in engineering field should write for course details and an application form to one of the contact addresses which are available at the British Council Karachi. Deadline On completion, the application form should be sent to the Registrar of the Cranfield university at the address on the form before 19 March for the course starting in October of the same year. A short of potential scholars will be drawn up by a committee consisting of members from Bunzl, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Cranfield. The local Bunzl offices may hold interviews before the final decisions are made. Successful candidates will be notified by end June for courses starting the following October. OSI/FCO Chevening Royal Holloway University Scholarships The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for independent postgraduate study in the United Kingdom for students from Pakistan who are engaged in or intending to pursue postgraduate work in their own country and who have demonstrated both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in their own country. Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to the award of a Masters. Scholarships are available for study for one of the following: M.Sc. in public sector studies, M.A. in politics of democracy or M.Sc. in medical sociology. Each scholarship provides tuition fees at the Royal Holloway, University of London, a stipend to cover living costs (for one person only) and return air travel from the scholar's home country.
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Eligibility Criteria Applicants will normally be expected to: Be a national of, and normally resident in Pakistan during the academic year in which they apply for the award; applicants who are temporarily out of the country (for a total period of less than three consecutive months) may be treated as being resident; Already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the award) a degree equivalent to an upper second from a UK university; Normally be between 23 and 35 years of age; Have passed an appropriate English-language test by the time of taking up the award; Have not already spent a full academic year or more studying in a higher educational institution in the West; Return to their home country at the end of their scholarship period to continue their studies/work there.
The Hockerill Educational Foundation Correspondent Colin Broomfield, Secretary, Telephone 44 (0) 1992-303053; Fax 44 (0) 1992-425950 16 Hagsdell Road, Hertford, Herts SG13 8AG
Eligibility Grants are available for people from the UK and around the world to study further and higher education courses in the UK. For overseas students, grants are only available to teachers or those connected with education to undertake further professional study or research in Religious Education or Education. Value of award Grants range from 300 to 2,000, although they can be for up to 6,000 for certain overseas students. How to apply On a form available from the correspondent, Applications from overseas students must be made before coming to the UK emergency help for those already in the UK is not available. Deadline Forms to be returned by 1 March each year The Education Trust of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Correspondent Research Executive, 12 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AD Telephone 44 (0) 20 7222 7000 Eligibility Types of grants Awards are made to people who wish to carry out research in chartered surveying. Applicants can be chartered surveyors and others who are carrying out research studies in relevant subjects. The research may be undertaken in any country. How to apply Applications Contact the correspondent for application forms and guidance notes. 13
The Nora Henry Trust Correspondent Educational Grants Advisory Service Family Welfare Association 501-505 Kingsland Road, Dalston London E8 4AU Telephone 44 (0) 20-7254 6251 Eligibility Grants are made to students and mature students from any country with a preference for students from developing countries who are studying subjects which will be of use when the student returns to that country. One-off grants normally between 100 and 200 can be given towards books, fees, living expenses, travel and childcare. How to apply On a form available from the correspondent upon receipt of a stamped addressed envelope. Applications should be submitted directly by the individual and supported by an academic referee. They are considered all year round. Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Correspondent: RIBA Centre for Architectural Education, 66 Portland Place, London W1N 4AD Telephone 44 (0) 20-7580 5533 Fax 44 (0) 20-7255 1541 E-mail admin@inst.riba.org Website www.riba.org Eligibility Research awards are available for studies in architecture and related areas. Overseas students are considered, although the work must be in the main undertaken in the UK, and relevant to the advancement of architecture in the UK. How to apply Contact the correspondent at the above address for further information. Deadline The closing date for applications is the end of March each year.
Leche Trust
C/o The British Council Medlock Street Manchester M 15 4PR, UK. (Third world Students)
Qarz _e _ Hasna
Eligibility Undergraduate- Postgraduate For IT Human Recourse Development Contact IT & Telecommunication Division Ministry of Science and Technology Room No .406, 4th Floor, Telecom Building Opposite Parade Ground, F- 5 Islamabad, 44000 Pakistan Telephone +92 (51) 9210228-9
Aberdeen Dundee Edinburgh Glasgow Heriot-Watt St. Andrews UWS (formerly Paisley) An excellent training will be provided by the SUPA Graduate School, giving candidates access to a wide range of courses across Scotland. Applications should be made using the online application form. Application Process October to January every year
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Fulbright / HEC / USAID Student Program-Study for Ph.D in the United States
The majority of funding for this program is provided by the Higher Education Commission of the Government of Pakistan. For 2008, this program will fund up to four years of graduate study in the United States towards a Ph.D. degree. This may be coursework and/or research towards a Ph.D. or an entire program. Successful candidates will begin their program of study in the fall of 2008. In addition to academic work, persons selected are expected to share information about Pakistani life and culture with their U.S. colleagues and with community groups in the U.S. On returning to Pakistan, Fulbright scholars are expected to share their U.S. experiences with colleagues and community groups in Pakistan. All disciplines are welcome to apply, with the exception of clinical medical fields. Priority wills be given to the pure and applied sciences, agriculture, health, economics, teaching of English, education and
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fields related to economic development. The grant funds tuition, required textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance. USEFP will assist with the visa application process. Successful applicants must be committed to serving Pakistan in the public, NGO, or private sector. It is highly desirable that candidates have work experience in teaching, research, or the public sector in Pakistan. They must be Pakistani citizens with a strong academic history and an M.A., M.Sc., M. Phil. or comparable degree (a minimum of 16 years of education) from an accredited university. Successful candidates should be poised to assume a leadership position in their field. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to post a bond. This bond is redeemable on a year-foryear basis after returning to work in Pakistan. Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistan nationality or who have a parent or child over 18 years of age who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident are ineligible. Employees of the Fulbright organization, the U.S. Department of State, USAID or the HEC are also ineligible. Please note that GRE and TOEFL scores must be submitted along with the application. Applicants must possess a high level of fluency in spoken and written English. The minimum TOEFL score required is 230. On the GRE, a minimum score of 300 is required on each section of the examination, with a higher score on the section most applicable to the applicants field of study. You may apply to both the masters and Ph.D. program. USEFP reserves the right to award grants in the program it considers most appropriate.
No assistance will be provided for doctoral (Ph.D.) study. Awards are made to individuals studying at U.S. universities. None of the awards provide institutional overhead. Once a student is accepted, the Fellowships funds may be used at the student's discretion for educational needs, living expenses, or family emergencies.
Ivanhoe Fellowships of $5000 per recipient will be available each year in the Masters program, providing satisfactory work is being done each semester towards the completion of the degree. Candidate Qualities Bachelor's degree or equal level certificates English proficiency Research assistantship or eligibility for a research assistantship Extra Points Work experience between degrees or field-related intern experience Application There is no application form. All nominations and pertinent information must be submitted by regular mail. A letter of nomination must be submitted by the student's professor to: Selection Committee The Ivanhoe Foundation 160 South Lomita Ojai, CA 93023 Fax 805-646-8620 Email info@theivanhoefoundation.org Website www.theivanhoefoundation.org
Must be a citizen of Pakistan with a valid Pakistani passport. (Persons with a dual U.S./Pakistani nationality or who have a parent, spouse, fianc or child over 18 years
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of age who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident are ineligible, as are employees of the Fulbright organization or the U.S. Department of State.) Must be residing in Pakistan throughout the nomination and selection process. Must be no younger than 21 and no older than 29 at the time of application. Fluency in English is mandatory. A minimum of 220 (CBT) or 90 (iBT) on TOEFL is required. Must possess a minimum of 16 years of formal education by June 2009. Must be English language teachers at the college or university level, or training to become English language teachers. Prior teaching experience is preferred.
GRANT BENEFITS All FLTA fellows receive a monthly stipend, health insurance and travel support. U.S. host institutions provide tuition awards to support the required coursework. Accompanying dependents are not allowed, as participants will live in dormitories on campus. HOW TO APPLY Interested Pakistani citizens can download the application at www.usefpakistan.org. Complete application packages, including academic transcripts, letters of reference, and TOEFL score must be submitted by the close of business, December 10, 2008. Applicants planning to apply for a Fulbright degree program should not apply for FLTA. For further information please contact the U.S. Educational Foundation in Pakistan: Tel: 0512877075-6; E-mail: info@usefpakistan.org. All Applications must be delivered to P.O. Box 1128, Islamabad 44000 before the deadline.
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Satisfy the admission requirements of the Australian institution in which the course is to be undertaken; Be applying to commence a new course of study and not be seeking support through ADS for a course already commenced in Australia; Not be transferring from another Australian training scholarship to an ADS during the same course of study. Be able to take up the scholarship in the calendar year for which the scholarship is offered.
Where can one study? The Institutions contracted to receive Australian Development Scholarship awardees are: Australian Maritime College University of New South Wales Australian National University University of Queensland Curtin University of Technology University of Southern Queensland Flinders University The University of Sydney James Cook University University of Technology, Sydney Monash University University of Western Australia Charles Darwin University Victoria University Southern Cross University Swinburne University of Technology University of Melbourne University of Newcastle Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE) Victoria University (TAFE) TAFE Queensland More information about Australian education institutions and study opportunities in Australia can be found at: http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/StudyCosts/Scholarships.htm Length of scholarships Scholarships are offered for the minimum period that the individual could be expected to complete the academic program. Scholarships may include preparatory programs (including English language tuition) which are normally limited to one year. Applicants considering studying for particular professions (e.g. medicine, legal studies, etc) should note that they are expected to complete their practical training in their own country. Only under exceptional circumstances does ADS include a practical training period required for professional registration.
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Scholarship conditions Applicants who are offered a scholarship will be asked to sign an undertaking declaring that they will comply with the conditions of that scholarship. Partner countries may impose their own separate conditions on the scholarship. Conditions include: Studying full time in Australia Restrictions on employment in Australia Complying with conditions set down by the institution Achieving satisfactory academic progress Accepting that the scholarship may be withdrawn by the Australian Government Leaving Australia and returning to the home country on completion of the scholarship Restrictions on returning to Australia within 2 years of the completion of the scholarship Financial assistance while studying
Scholarship entitlements cover a return airfare to Australia, academic and other compulsory fees, basic health insurance, an establishment allowance and a living allowance paid fortnightly. The living allowance is paid at a higher rate when the student is joined long term by one or more immediate family members. No assistance is available with the airfares of family members.
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How to apply Application procedures vary between the three major programmes. Details on the application processes for ADS and ALA can be found at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar Details on application processes for the Endeavour Programme can be found at http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/ Note that it is universities that actually administer the Endeavour IPRS. Candidates need
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Refer to the link: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/02055.en.html To refer to the scholarship database click on the link below: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html
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and 12 months; an extension of up to 24 months is possible. Funding is not available for short-term study visits, participation in conferences, or training courses. The research fellowships are announced internationally, on a competitive basis. Researchers from developing countries are eligible to apply. There are no quotas in respect of country or discipline. The subject of the research proposal must be of relevance to development policy and particularly suited to the transfer of knowledge and methods to developing countries. Approx. 50 research fellowships are available every year. Decisions are based primarily on the quality and feasibility of academic projects proposed by candidates as well as the applicant's academic record to date. Applicants choose their own research projects and their own German hosts. Details of the research project and the timeschedule must be agreed upon with the prospective host in advance. Contact: info@avh.de
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The Dutch Minister for Education, Culture and Science has made four million euros available for international students coming to the Netherlands under the HSP Huygens programme. There is no fixed number of available scholarships, but the actual number is determined by the total cost of the variable components of the scholarships. Dutch studies candidates must meet the same criteria as all other candidates. Website: www.nuffic.nl/hsp
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NORAD
The Norad Fellowship Programme provides scholarships for students from developing countries to study Masters and Diploma programmes in Norway. The Norad Fellowship Programme is based on a vision that good educational opportunities at Norwegian universities and university colleges can contribute to increased competence in the South. Most of the courses in the programme are held in Norway and run over a period of two years. All courses are considered to hold a high academic standard. The courses are part of the regular international programme of the institutions, and are offered in various academic fields. The Norad Fellowship programme also includes courses given outside Norway. Courses are offered at institutions in South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania and Malawi. Around 110 students are accepted into the programme every year. The annual application deadline is December 1. To learn more about the Norad Fellowship Programme and find out if one is eligible to apply, visit the website of The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU).
Quota Scheme
The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries and countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia through the Quota Scheme. The objective of the scheme is to promote the internationalization of higher education. Currently, the scheme provides full scholarships for a total of 1,100 students, of which 800 are from developing countries and 300 from Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Each year universities and university colleges in Norway are allocated a certain number of quota students. The scheme normally includes courses taught in English at Masters and Ph.D. level, in addition to certain professional degrees. In order to find out which courses are available under the scheme, institutions must be contacted directly. The application deadline varies depending on course and institution. To learn more about the Quota Scheme and find out if one is eligible to apply, visit the website of The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU).
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1. Scholarships For International Students 2009 Brochure http://www.mohe.gov.my/webkpt_v2/pdf/international_scholarships_brochure.pdf 2. Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) Application Form http://www.mohe.gov.my/webkpt_v2/pdf/application%20form%20MIS.pd 3. Commonwealth Scholarship Application Form http://www.mohe.gov.my/webkpt_v2/pdf/COMMONWEALTH%20application %20form.pdf 4. Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship Application Form http://www.mohe.gov.my/webkpt_v2/pdf/MTCP%20application%20form.pdf 5. Medical Form http://www.mohe.gov.my/webkpt_v2/pdf/medical%20report.pdf
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Eligibility must be established before application material is sent to applicants. The eligibility material may be requested at any time or downloaded from our website: peointernational.org. The completed eligibility material will be accepted only between August 15 and December 15. The deadline for returning application and all related material, except applicants confirmation of admission from university and income verification, is January 31. A copy of the applicants confirmation of admission, specifying the graduate degree program, and income verification must be received by the International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O. Executive Office by April 1. Information concerning the International Peace Scholarship program is available from the P.E.O. Executive Office or from the website at peointernational.org. Application material will be sent only if satisfactory information establishing eligibility has been received from the applicant. IPS Fund Procedures and Policies IPS Fund Procedures and Policies IPS Eligibility Form Note:This is a two-part form. Please be sure you have read and completed both pages before submitting. PDF (Print Only) Word (Print Only) IPS Calendar for 20092010 PDF (Print Only) Word (Print Only)
Plan to be enrolled full-time in an eligible program leading to a masters or doctoral degree at an eligible institution in Ontario. Check with your graduate studies office to determine if your program of study and your institution are eligible for the purposes of this scholarship.
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Note: Students who are unable to study full-time due to a disability are eligible to apply for and hold an OGS award. These students must meet all eligibility requirements and conditions. Are a Canadian citizen, Protected Person, or Permanent Resident or have received a temporary resident visa as a member of the student class under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). If applicable, the date on your Protected Person, Permanent Resident, or Temporary Resident Visa Student Class documentation can be no later than November 19, 2008. Note: You are not eligible for an OGS if you are a refugee claimant and do not have a Temporary Resident Visa Student Class. In addition to basic eligibility criteria, there are minimum academic standards that must be met before you can be considered for an OGS.
Please see OGS application guidelines for more details, such as, minimus OGS academic standards, eligibility & acceptance conditions and how to apply. Website:http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/NOTSECURE/Plan_Grants_full_sepapp_OGS_12345.htm
Possesses excellent leadership skills and potential; Understands his/her award obligations, especially speeches to Rotary and non-Rotary audiences; Has a proven record of success in his/her academics and/or vocation; Is articulate and possesses good proficiency in the study country language; Is well-groomed and has a professional appearance; Has demonstrated a personal commitment to community service; Is willing to participate in an outbound orientation seminar provided by the club or district; Is interested in participating in and possibly identifying Rotary service projects while abroad; Has well-defined and realistic goals; Possesses maturity and seriousness of purpose;
Encouraged Fields of Study Scholars are encouraged to support program objectives by choosing a study field which will help address the humanitarian needs of the world community. Scholars pursuing studies related to "Rotary International's Menu of Service Opportunities" may receive special recognition from the sponsor district. These areas include: Health Care (awareness and education) Children at Risk (e.g., prevention of drug abuse and violence) Concern for the Aging (responding to the social, physical, vocational, and educational needs of senior citizens) Literacy and Numeracy Population Issues (promoting family health care and adequate nutrition, and enabling individuals to make informed and responsible decisions about issues such as child spacing) Urban Concerns Disabled Persons International Understanding and Goodwill Poverty and Hunger (alleviate starvation and prevent malnutrition) PolioPlus (polio eradication and post-polio syndrome) Preserve Planet Earth (environmental awareness and protection)
Application Process for Applicants Ambassadorial Scholarships and Rotary Grants for University Teachers application materials become available from the Rotary club in area of permanent residence or full-time studies. Applicants must contact the nearest Rotary club to: Determine if funding for the desired scholarship is available at this time Inquire about local application deadlines Obtain application materials
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Professional Association Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to students who have been active members of associations that develop professional capacity in key fields. Recipients should demonstrate their contribution to the association by having held office, been employed, presented at conferences, published articles with the association. Eligible associations include but are not limited to the following regional, national, and international groups: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Association of Women in Development (AWID) Campus Outreach Opportunity League (COOL) International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) Japan Association of Language Teachers (JALT) Association of International Educators (NAFSA) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) National Urban League Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Career Experience Scholarship To contribute to and enhance the SIT learning community and professional fields, SIT offers scholarships that recognize students experience in the following areas: French or Spanish language teaching International education advising International education management Community training Public school teaching Social action Human resource development Diversity leadership Adult education and community college ESL teaching Development management Organizational management Intercultural conflict transformation
Recent Graduate Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to an exceptional Academic Year Master of Arts in Teaching candidate who has earned a bachelor's degree in the year immediately prior to the start of the master's degree program. The recipient should demonstrate a range of qualities that confirms readiness for the program, such as intercultural sensitivity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maturity, and motivation to enter the field of language teaching. Competency in other languages and study abroad or international experience are preferred. Middle East and Islamic Cultures Scholarship Established through a generous gift to SIT, this fund is intended to help foster the institutions commitment to building greater understanding among peoples and cultures critical to world
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peace. Scholarships are designated to enhance the diversity of the SIT communityon campus and throughout the institutionby making it possible for students from the Middle East and other predominantly Islamic countries to undertake graduate studies at SIT. The Anderson Family Fund Experiment in International Living alumnus Eric Hall Anderson established the Anderson Family Fund in 1996. Its purpose is to provide scholarships for SIT students who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students of colour and to international students. IATEFL Scholarship Fund Since 1967, the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) has been "linking, developing, and supporting English Language Teaching professionals worldwide." SIT created this scholarship in collaboration with IATEFL to further develop exceptional teaching professionals and to honor the induction of Susan Barduhn (SIT Master of Arts in Teaching, 1977) as president of IATEFL (20002002). Each year, $15,000 in scholarship funds is awarded to nonUS resident IATEFL members who have been accepted into SIT's Master of Arts in Teaching program. Selection is competitive and is based on financial need as well as professional contribution or potential contribution to the field. Pino Scholarship for the Program in Intercultural Service, Leadership and Management Rudy Martinez Pino enrolled in SIT in 1977. A Cuban-American and the only US minority student in his class, Pino was dedicated to the betterment of the world's disabled and disenfranchised. After his death in 1986, his classmates established a scholarship in his memory to assist minority, disabled or international students who demonstrate financial need. For other External Sources of funding for International students, refer to: http://www.sit.edu/graduate/finaid/international_add_sources.html
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positioned in their countries; some are already ministers while others are highly involved in policy making processes. Who has won awards? To date, the JJ/WBGSP has awarded 2,458 scholarships in its regular program to applicants from over 150 World Bank member countries. The number of scholarships awarded annually has generally increased during approximately decades of the Program's operation. The Program requires that all scholars return to their home country or to another developing country after finishing their academic Program. There is three years employment restriction at the World Bank and at the IMF for the JJ/WBG scholars after the completion of their academic program. Cost per scholar The estimated average annual cost per scholar in the various JJ/WBGSP Programs varies from a low of about $18,000 to more than $57,000 in the Regular Program. Web link: http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/scholarshipsEnglish/jjwbgsp/overview.html
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Applicants who have passed their higher secondary education through the British system (A-Levels) should obtain an equivalency of their grades from an authorized Government University in Pakistan Applicants who have a confirmed or provisional admission in a reputable international institution for Fall Semester 2007 or Spring Semester 2008; applicants who expect to receive admission notification by the interview date can also apply for the programme. Applicants are expected to have some work experience in their field of study.
Ineligibility Applicants who wish to pursue only short term courses Applicants who have already started their course of study Applicants who have applied for AKF Scholarship on two or more occasions for the same level of studies The Scholarship Award The Foundation assists students with: Tuition Fees Living Expenses The cost of travel, clothing, furnishings and support for married students families are not included in ISP awards. Duration of the Scholarship Award The AKF-International scholarships are provided for the entire duration of the degree course for which a student applies, but are renewed annually on the basis of recipient's academic progress and financial need. AKF reserves the right to terminate the award if candidate's academic performance declines below the required criteria. Nature of the Scholarship Award The scholarship is 50% grant and 50% loan. The loan component carries an annual service charge of 5%. The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation. Candidates and their guarantors are required to sign the Terms and Conditions that apply to International Scholarship before the release of funds. The AKF-International Scholarship should be an avenue of the last resort of funding. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from other sources. Procedure and Deadlines Scholarship Application Request Form can be obtained from the nearest Education Board (REB/LEB) or AKF (Pakistan) office from January. Completed application request forms should be submitted to AKES, P or AKF (P) by March 20. An Application Package is issued to the candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Application Form along with required documents should be submitted to AKES, P
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Central Office or AKF (P) by March 31. Incomplete applications are not considered. Short listed candidates would be invited for Interviews in the month of April/May. Applications of the most outstanding candidates are forwarded to the International Scholarship Panel in Geneva after the interviews. The candidates are notified of the outcome of the interview by mid-May. The International Scholarship Selection Meeting, which considers applications from over 15 countries, takes place in late June or early July. The AKF Scholarship Office in Geneva notifies candidates about the outcome of the scholarship by July 15. For further information, contact AKES, P or AKF (P) or log on to: http://www.akdn.org/akfisp/HTML/index.html
Engineering for graduate level of study. Eligibility: 1. Nationals of Pakistan and should be 32 years of age or less than on January 01, 2009. 2. Applicants must submit GRE and TOEFL or IELTS scores with their application 3. Applicant should have relevant work experience from 1- 3 years, fresh graduates and those with more than 3 years of experience are not eligible. For further information refer website: www.ppl.com.pk Send application forms with required document at: General Manager Human Resources Human Resources Department Pakistan Petroleum Limited, 6th floor PIDC house, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road Karachi - 75330, Pakistan
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Undergraduate Scholarships Awards, Worldwide
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2009/10. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support an undergraduate student from any developing country, to pursue higher education in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. The winner of the OFID Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Masters degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year.
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I. Eligibility To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria:
Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application. Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent. Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September of scholarship year, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree. Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries) Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFIDs core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
PLEASE NOTE: Please read ALL of the directions below before proceeding with the application process: 1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided. Therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed on it. 2. OFID will not consider applications received through a third party. 3. Please do not call or email OFID to ask if your application has been received, or to inquire about your status. 4. Please note that only the winner will be notified. 5. All materials submitted become the property of OFID and will not be returned to the applicant. 6. Applicants must complete the on-line application form and essay requirement, and must email the required materials to OFIDs email address provided below. Applicants should submit required documents via scholarship [at] ofid.org II. Disbursement of the Scholarship Fund Terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines: 1. The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institutions own standard medical scheme. 2. A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the students own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.
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3. Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the students place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country. III. Required documents 1. Complete on-line application form. 2. Scanned University degree or Certificate. 3. A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Masters degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years). 4. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency. 5. A short essay of about 250 words in English giving reasons for applying for OFIDs scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Masters Degree studies to help in the development of your home country. 6. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicants present university. http://www.ofid.org/Scholarship_Default/ScholarshipApplication2009.aspx#countries For general inquiry: info@ofid.org
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strengthen regional capacity to produce scholarly research on Asian societies create a network of Asian specialists on Asian Studies in Asia develop a regional perspective among scholars working in the field of Asian Studies
ASF grants are made available to scholars, researchers and professionals who are citizens of and residents in any of the following participating countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, the Peoples Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Republic of Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. ASF makes it possible for young and middle-level scholars, researchers and professionals to undertake a research project or do a study, to conduct seminars and workshops, to help build a network of Asian scholars in Asia in the field of Asian Studies and/or to write papers in the Arts, Culture, Humanities, Social Sciences in another Asian country in any of the grant categories described below. The grants cannot be used for completing an academic degree. For more information: log on to http://www.asianscholarship.org
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