Scholarship Program in Qatar for International Students

To whom it may concern!

Hamad Bin Khalifa  University Qatar is recruiting outstanding students on full funded International scholarships for our innovative PhD in Islamic Finance and Economy. Applications are open and opportunities are highly competitive.

The goal of the PhD is to reshape economies, together we can do it InshaaAllah!
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Scholarship: Gratuate Institute Master and PhD for African Students in Switzerland, 2015/2016 Academic Session.

The Graduate Institute strives to support talented scholars from around the world. Financial aid packages may include cost-of-living scholarships, tuition reduction and/or a paid position, in various proportions. Aid is awarded with consideration to both financial need and academic merit. More information on financial aid
A number of special scholarship opportunities are available to students who meet specific additional eligibility criteria:

Scholarships for students from Africa (MA and PhD programme)

Support outstanding and highly motivated candidates, citizens of an African country, who intend to pursue a Master or a PhD at the Institute. Candidates need to demonstrate financial needs and academic excellence. Candidates may be enrolled or have completed an undergraduate programme outside of Africa.

Prunier Foundation Scholarships for students from Japan (MA and PhD programme)

Support outstanding and highly motivated Japanese candidates who intend to pursue a Master or a PhD at the Institute in one of the following programmes: Master in Development Studies, Master in Anthropology and Sociology of Development, Master in International Economics, PhD in Development Economics, PhD in Anthropology and Sociology of Development.

Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Scholarships (PhD programme)

Support outstanding and highly motivated students enrolled in the Institute's PhD programme who have either completed a degree programme in an American university, irrespective of their nationality (two scholarships), or who come from a Muslim country (two scholarships).

Application Instructions:

Complete the online application for admission, including the general scholarship application pages. If your profile matches the specific criteria for one of the aid programmes described above, the Scholarship Committee will consider you for the relevant aid package.
The Foundations do not accept direct solicitations.
Deadline: 15 January 2016. Study programmes start September 2016

• More information on Study programmes.
• More information on Application.
• More information on Financial aid. 

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Australia – 2015 Full Master Scholarships at South Australia University

The University of South Australia is a globally-focused, locally-engaged institution established on the dual principles of equity and excellence. With more than 33,000 students, the university is South Australia’s largest and has more than 10,000 International students. The University of South Australia is inviting applications for the President’s Scholarships available for Australian and International students and awarded on the basis of academic merit. Scholarships are available to support students enrolling in areas of research concentration and research strength and are nearly always given to doctorate by research candidates but can be given to masters


Description of Ideal Candidate:
In order to be eligible for the scholarship you must have a University of South Australia supervisor willing to nominate you for consideration and outstanding academic records, and be a citizen of an overseas country eligible for entry to Australia for the time required to complete the research degree.

Criteria for Australian applicants:
Generally an applicant must have first-class Honours or equivalent to be eligible;
Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the candidate will be studying full-time. In some cases, candidates can apply to receive scholarships on a part-time basis if there are compelling social reasons (eg the need to provide full-time care of children, disabled, sick, injured or elderly). The need to undertake part- or full-time work is not considered a compelling social reason.


Criteria for International applicants:
Generally an applicant must have first-class Honours or equivalent to be eligible;
An awardee must be enrolled on a full-time basis as a candidate for a Masters by Research or PhD at the University of South Australia.
An awardee shall be enrolled as an internal candidate at the University of South Australia.

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Win EF Academic Scholarship for Educators, 2015.

The EF (Education First) was founded in 1965 with the mission of opening the world through education. It is one of the world's largest private education companies.  EF offers programs centered on language learning, travel, and cultural exchange.

The EF Scholarship is open to educators worldwide and covers a full travel cost and course fees of a oneweek Teacher Training Course Abroad in Boston, Cambridge, Malaga, Munich or Paris.

Included:
1.       Airfare from home country to destination
2.       32 lessons/week (40 minutes per lesson)
3.       Accommodation in EF Homestay with half board
4.       Teaching material     
5.       Course certificate

How to participate as educators:

You will download an official application form, fill it and submit a travel-related project led by you and your students. It could be a class trip, an exchange with a class in another country or perhaps a lesson series dedicated to exciting destinations around the world. The application form can be found on www.ef.com/teacherzone

The application must be made through EF’s Teacher Zone and submitted not later than 31 March 2015.  It can be submitted either by email at teacher.zone@ef.com or by post at the following address:

Teacher Zone

EF Education First

Bärengasse 25

8001 Zürich

Email: teacher.zone@ef.com

The winners will be announced by the 30. April 2015.

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Go Green in the City Competition, 2015.

Ideas for innovative and efficient energy management for smarter cities

Schneider Electric opens its doors once again for the fifth edition of Go Green in the City, the global business case challenge. In teams of two, students from all over the world are invited to enter the competition and share their revolutionary energy management ideas for a chance to gain unique insight into one of the leading global energy management companies in the world.

The top 12 teams will be invited to Paris in June, 2015 to present their ideas in front of a prominent jury and to compete for a trip around the world and a career opportunity at Schneider Electric*.

Who can participate:

Business and engineering students around the globe are welcome to join the competition.

How to apply:
Register for the competition
Team up with a friend (at least one team member must be female)
Submit an innovative idea for efficient energy management for smarter cities
100 semi-finalist teams will train with a Schneider Electric mentor and create a video presentation of their idea.
12 finalist teams will be invited to Paris to make their final presentations.
The winning team will travel the world, stopping at two Schneider Electric offices along the way, and ultimately, receive a job offer

Deadline: February 4, 2015.
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IPOET Scholarships for International Students in Sweden, 2015.

The International Programme Office for Education and Training (IPOET) , Sweden invites application for IPOET Scholarships.

The scholarship is available for international students from non-EU/EEA countries. It is awarded for pursuing one of current Master’s Programmes at Chalmers starting in 2015.

Chalmers will be offering around 50 IPOET scholarships in 2015, funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, to prospective fee-paying students. The scholarships are administered and awarded by Chalmers.

Mode of selection:
The selection is based on the applicants' relative academic excellence, which primarily includes weighted average grade but also home university´s stature (including position on global ranking lists) and priority order of the application for Chalmers Master´s programmes.

Fields of Study:
Unrestricted - all of the current Master’s Programmes at Chalmers starting in 2015.

Who can benefit?
Citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are required to pay tuition fees for Swedish university education
1st year Master's Programme applicants


What does the scholarship cover?:
A 75% reduction of the tuition fees (4 semesters / 2 year programme)
Students who excel during their first year of studies may receive an increased scholarship reduction, which covers 85% of the tuition fee during the second and final year of studies
No funds are transferred to the scholarship laureates


How to Apply:

It is compulsory to submit an application for Chalmers’ Master’s Programmes at University admissions prior to making a scholarship application. You will be issued an  individual application number, which must be entered correctly in the scholarship application portal in order for them to access information about what Master’s Programmes you have applied to at Chalmers.
A personal link to the scholarship application portal will be sent to you via email once you have submitted some key information via the link. Note! If you do not have all necessary information at hand to complete all steps of the electronic application form, your scholarship application will not be considered.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 January 2015.


Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Click here

International Scholarship in TAFE NSW, Australia, 2015.

TAFE (Technical and Further Education) in New South Wales comprises 10 institutes which cover different geographic areas of the state. Each Institute has more than one campus. TAFE NSW is Australia's largest training provider, with over 500,000 enrollments every year.

The TAFE NSW Institutes are offering 100 scholarships for international students who have demonstrated academic merit and other achievements. Each scholarship contributes $2,000 towards the tuition fees for a TAFE NSW course.                                    

Areas of Interest are: Offers are based on courses within the Hunter Institute, Illawarra Institute, Northern Sydney Institute, Riverina Institute, South Western Sydney Institute, Sydney Institute, Western Institute and Western Sydney Institute.

Coverage
Scholarships are available for Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree courses.
                                                                                                                                                  Scholarship Provider
TAFE NSW (Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS provider code: 00591E)
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:
1. Be an international student
2. Have been offered a place in a TAFE NSW course with a minimum 18 months duration.
3. Commence studies in TAFE NSW in 2015
4. Attend the relevant TAFE NSW campus as a full-time student
5. Not be a family member or relative of a TAFE NSW employee or their agent
6. Not be in receipt of another scholarship or award,  including a TAFE NSW scholarship.

This Scholarship is open to International students.

Scholarship Description 
At TAFE NSW, they believe in providing affordable education to international students. They have made over 100 scholarships available to genuine applicants who want to fulfil their education dream in Australia. The scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated academic merit and other achievements.

Number and Duration of award(s) 
Up to 100 TAFE NSW scholarships are offered and Students must be studying for a minimum 1.5 years.

What does it cover?
Each scholarship contributes $2,000 towards the tuition fees for a TAFE NSW course.

Selection Criteria
On the recommendation of a Selection Committee  scholarships are awarded each year to students who have demonstrated academic merit and other achievements.

Selection Process
Students must complete a scholarship application form and attached their academic transcripts. Other documents highlighting recent achievements, contributions or qualities (e.g. awards, leadership skills, extracurricular activities) will be considered.
On the recommendation of a Selection Committee scholarships are awarded each year to students who have demonstrated academic merit and other achievements. The decision of the Committee is final. Notification to successful applicants will occur approximately one month prior to the corresponding semester commencement.
                                                                                                                                                              How to Apply
Applicants should apply by post, in person or by email.
     
Deadline
The scholarship application deadlines are 12 December, 2014 for study in Semester 1, 2015 and Friday 29 May 2015.                                                   .                                                                        

Click here to apply: http://www.detinternational.nsw.edu.au/media-assets/tafe/scholarship-2015.pdf

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Gates Millennium Scholars Program

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The 2015 GMS Online Application is now open. For the complete list of eligibility criteria, click here.

Deadline: January 14, 2015

Study LevelUndergraduate: Any Discipline
Graduate: Only for continuing Gates Millennium Scholars in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science

Value of Awards
Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid, including graduate school funding for continuing Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.                                              .                                                    
Who is eligible?
African American,
American Indian/Alaska Native,
Asian & Pacific Islander American
Hispanic American

• Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
• Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
• Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2015 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
• Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student's application (Nominee Personal Information Form), an evaluation of the student's academic record (Nominator Form) and an evaluation of the student's community service and leadership activities (Recommender Form) by the deadline

How to apply
Applicant must complete the following:

1. Student Application (Nominee Personal Information Form)
2. Educator’s evaluation of the student’s academic record (Nominator Form)
3. Evaluation of the student’s community service and leadership activities (Recommender Form) Pell Grant Eligibility

Hence, If selected as GMS finalists, students must demonstrate eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant Program as part of their financial aid package for the 2015 academic year. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Programs. Students are urged to file a 2015 FAFSA at their earliest opportunity.

The 2015 FAFSA form will be available January 1, 2015 at www.fafsa.gov. Federal Pell Grants typically are awarded to families that demonstrate significant financial need. Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is a function of many factors, including dependency status, family income, family size and the number of students in the family.

Click these links for Full Scholarship Details and here to Begin Your Application

Millennium Development Scholarship for International Students in UK 2015

The University of the West of England, Bristol offers the Millennium Development Scholarship which is targeted to international students who wish to attain Millennium Development goals within their country.

The recipient of this scholarship will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Development Office and other departments. The recipient will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.

**Please note: in order to apply for any UWE scholarships, you must have received an offer to study at UWE Bristol**

**The information below lists the scholarships and discounts available for the January 2015 courses intake**

Areas of Interest:

Any one year Master’s Degree Programme offered at the University of West England, UK.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions:
100% of fees

Eligible Countries:
All International

Eligibility:
Eligible students must:

• have achieved the equivalent of a British first class honours in their undergraduate degree
• have an unconditional offer by 15th November, 2015 of a place to study a one year postgraduate programme at UWE which they have firmly accepted
• be a new student and be classed as overseas for fees purposes
• not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award.

Note: the scholarship is mainly for international students for a year masters programme and every applicant will need to provide information on how the scholarship will help them to attain the Millennium Development goals within their country.

For information on how to apply click here: How To Apply

                                                     

IREX: Home of opportunities

International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally.

Their programs enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities.

PROGRAMS:
To strengthen these sectors, their AREAS OF FOCUS include: Collaborative Technology, Conflict Resolution, Civil Society Strengthening, Media Development, Education, Gender, and youth. So you can be sure to find an area that meets your aspiration and potential.

IMPACT:

IREX has staffs of over 400 professionals worldwide and partners in more than 125 countries. They have benefited people a lot with scholarships, sponsoring students' exchange program, youth empowerment, professional development training, and more.       
As a member of IREX and YALI (Young African Leaders Initiative Network) I implore you to always check their website for upcoming programs you might be eligible for.
CAREER:
You may also be lucky to get a career with them: check job openings here

ONGOING PROGRAMS (as at 29 Oct 2014) [this is just a short list: check website]

Mandela Washington Fellowship Application Information

Due - November 5, 2014

Short-Term Travel Grants (STG) Application

Due - November 17, 2014

Kosovo Undergraduate Exchange Program (Kosovo UGRAD) Application

Due - December 5, 2014

Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) International Teacher Application

Due - TBD

International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) International Teachers Application

Due - TBD

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For more information click; http://www.irex.org/

Admission/Exchange Program in Australia's QUT from Nigeria

I talked about ways to avoid scams when seeking admission into foreign universities. One of such ways is to chose a certified educational consultant as your guide.

Introducing MEL Logistics Limited 

This is an official International representative for Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Nigeria. They support client with application and visa processing and also facilitate links between Nigerian Universities and QUT for exchange programs.

What they do

• Prospective students are provided the opportunity to study in Australia, obtain a qualification that is internationally recognized and valued by international employers looking for potential employees
• Liaise and facilitate State Government departments in Nigeria and QUT to provide training exchange programs.

Services

• Education Consultation
• Customer Service
• Exchange program for Undergraduate students
• Exchange program for Nigeria University Lecturer
• Certification of your documents
• Student Visa Application assistant
• Migration Visa Aplication
• Travels and tours for schools and individuals. 

For more information contact; temitravel@gmail.com

How to become a member of EducationUSA and Study easy in the US

Avoid the ill-fated experience of this Nigerian youth who after spending a lot of money to an Educational Agent, was told by the US Visa Officer that "I would have granted you a visa but your admission is a fraud". Here is the easy way:

How to Apply For Commonwealth Scholarships

If you are a citizen of a developed Commonwealth country (see list below), you can apply for:

• Scholarships for PhD or split-site (PhD) study at a UK university

If you are a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country (see list below), you can apply for

• Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study at a UK university
• Split-site Scholarships for split-site PhD study at a UK university
• Shared Scholarships for Master’s study at selected UK universities
• Distance Learning Scholarships to study UK Master’s degree courses in your home country
• Academic Fellowships for early career academics to spend time at a UK university
• Professional Fellowships for mid-career professionals to spend time at a UK host organization
• Medical Fellowships for doctors and dentists to spend time at a UK hospital

If you are a citizen of the Falkland Islands, the Maldives, St Helena or the Seychelles, you can apply for Scholarships for undergraduate study at a UK university

If you are a citizen of the United Kingdom, you can apply for Scholarships and fellowships in other Commonwealth countries

Nominations

1.      Nominating Agency: There is a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships in each Commonwealth country.

2.      Universities: Selected universities in a number of developing Commonwealth countries are invited to nominate candidates to the CSC for PhD study only.

However, all applications for Master’s study must be made through a national nominating agency

Click here for List of National Nominating Agencies for Each Country

National Nominating Agency For Nigeria

Assistant Director
Federal Scholarship Board
Plot 245 Samuel Ademulegun Street
Opposite Arewa Suite
Central Business District
Abuja
Nigeria
Tel: +234 08188862281/08059108898
Email: fsbfsb2011@gmail.com
website: www.fsb.gov.ng

Universities/university bodies invited to nominate academic staff for Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD study (Nigeria)

Abia State University, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Ahmadu Bello University, Ambrose Alli University, Bayero University, Benue State University, Delta State University, Ekiti State University, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology Akure, Federal University of Technology Minna, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State University, Kano University of Technology, , Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lagos State University, Michael Okpara , University of Agriculture Umudike, Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola, Nigerian Defence Academy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Obafemi Awolowo University, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, University of Abuja, University of Agriculture Abeokuta, University of Agriculture Makurdi,  University of Benin, University of Calabar, University of Ibadan, University of Ilorin, University of Jos, University of Lagos, University of Maiduguri, University of Nigeria, University of Port Harcourt, University of Uyo, Usmanu Danfodiyo University

Selection Criteria

Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:

• Academic merit of the candidate
• Quality of the proposal
• Likely impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country

How to apply

All applications must be made through your nominating agency (or university/university body, if applicable) in your home country. You must check with them in the first instance for specific advice on how to make an application and for their own closing date.  

The CSC cannot accept any direct applications from candidates for these scholarships.

After nomination, candidates must submit their application form using the Electronic Application System (EAS).

The EAS will close to applicants on 3 December 2014 and no further applications can be submitted after that date. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS to the nominating agency/university/university body in the candidate’s home country.

Developed Commonwealth Countries

Australia, Bahamas, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cyprus, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore

Developing Commonwealth Countries

Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, 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, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu Virgin Islands (British), Zambia

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Aside the UK, there are other countries offering commonwealth scholarships: click here for a full list of countries offering scholarships 

Links:

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom

CommonwealthScholarshipand Fellowship Plan (CSFP)