Leeds Doctoral Scholarships

Here is a great Scholarships opportunity to study at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. This scholarship is offered the University of Leeds.

Overview

The University of Leeds is accepting applications for our Doctoral Scholarships. There are a number of fully funded places for 2017 entry, available across all disciplines, open

Study Program
Doctorate

Field of Study
Any

Scholarship Benefit 

Successful applicants will receive payment to cover their University tuition fees up to three years, along with a maintenance grant matching the Research Council UK rate (£14,553 for 2017/18).

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

• be a UK/EU or International fee paying applicant
• have achieved at least a First Class (1) Honours degree or equivalent* at undergraduate level
• meet the English language requirements of your programme of study if English is not your first language (UK/EU applicants – prior to or at registration; international applicants – by the relevant scholarship deadline)
• not have already been awarded or be currently studying for a doctoral degree
• not already be in receipt of a doctoral scholarship
• have applied for a research degree and be in receipt of a student ID number                                 * Candidates with a lower mark in their undergraduate degree will be considered if they have or are expected to receive a Distinction in a Masters programme relevant to their field of research, or if they can demonstrate relevant alternative experience (eg in industry or business, or – for a practice-based PhD – in the creative arts).

How to apply

Apply online by the following deadlines:

• Engineering are offering several funded projects. For criteria, deadlines, application procedure and start dates, please see the Engineering website
• Biological Sciences, Education, Social Sciences and Law, Environment, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Medicine and Health: Deadline 10 March 2017
• Arts, Humanities and Cultures, Business: Deadline 1 June 2017

Before proceeding with your application, it is strongly advised that applicants view the relevant faculty website, as some scholarships have been allocated to specific projects and closing dates may be subject to change. The University is divided into eight faculties. Each faculty is subdivided into schools, institutes and centers. Apply online here 

For more information : http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk/

Related Scholarship:  Chinese Government Scholarships for Papua New Guinea students

Chinese Government Scholarships for Papua New Guinea students

In accordance with the MOU on Educational Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea. The Chinese Government will provide twenty-two (22) full bachelor's degree scholarships and four (4) full master's degree scholarships for PNG Students to study in China starting from the academic year 2017/2018.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for post graduate must be;

- PNG Citizen and in good health

- Must be under the age of 35 with a Bachelor Degree or higher

- Must complete 3-5 years work experience.

Applicants for graduate/undergraduate program must be:

-PNG Citizen and in good health

-Be under the age of 25 with a Grade Twelve(12) Higher School Certificate with good academic performance of 2.5 GPA or better

Scholarship Requirement

Applicants are required to submit ×4 Certified Photocopies of relevant application materials listed below;

- Higher School Certificate

- Academic Transcripts

- Curriculum Vitae

- Detailed Study Plan ; 500 words for undergraduate and 800 plus for masters

- Two(2) recommendation Letters from previous schools

- A Character Reference Letter from a Parish Priest/Pastor/Church Elder

- ×4 passport sized photos attached to each application

- Birth Certificate

- Police Clearance Form

- Current/Valid contact information of Parents/Guardian (separate sheet)

PRIORITY FIELD OF STUDY

 The Priority areas of study include sciences, technology, agriculture, medicine, economics, management, education, history, liberial arts and philosophy.

How to apply for this scholarship

For information regarding the scholarships, requirements and instructions to apply online, visit http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina.

To apply online visit the following links: http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or www.campuschina.org. Click 'Application Online for International Students'. The 'Program Category' is: Type A and the 'Agency Number' is: 5981.

You can also visit DHERST website; www.dherst.gov.pg to download instructions of the Chinese Scholarship Online Application Information System to guide you.

Completed Online Application Forms must be downloaded and printed out in quadrats (×4) including all required documents listed above be sent to ;

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH,SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,

PO BOX 5117, BOROKO, NCD

Attention: MANAGER - OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS.

Application Deadline:

The applications should reach the office no later than Friday,17th of February,2017. All applicants must apply online and submit hardcopies of application in quadrats. Failure to apply online will automatically disqualify your application. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Note that the Foreigner Physical Examination Form will only be completed by the short-listed candidates only.

Applicants are also advised that if you do not receive any response from DHERST or from the PNG Chineae Embassy after the 31st of March 2017 then please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

For further information,please contact the following telephone numbers: 301 2092 / 301 2034 / 301 2006 or email: Olive.Pikana@dherst.gov.pg. or Florence.Vaisime@dherst.gov.pg or chinese@dherst.gov.pg or visit the website ; www.dherst.gov.pg.
Next Scholarship:  Indonesian Government Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries 2017/2018

Indonesian Government Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries 2017/2018

Here is a free Scholarship opportunity  for International Students from Developing Countries to study in Indonesia. 

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia is annually offering the Darmasiswa Scholarship, a non-degree scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian Language), art and culture. Participants can choose one of selected universities (59 universities) located in different cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The scholarship will be awarded to 650 applicants.

Background

The DARMASISWA program was started in 1974 as part of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) initiative, admitting only students from ASEAN. However, in 1976 this program was extended to include students from other countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and USA. In early 90’s, this program was extended further to include all countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia. Until to date, the number of countries participating in this program is more than 80 countries.

Qualification 

Each student has to fulfill these requirements as the follows:

Preferably Student;

1. Completed secondary education or its equivalent;
2. Minimum age 17 years and Not older than 35 years of age;
3. Able to communicate in English and additional Bahasa Indonesia is required (Proven by English Language Proficiency Certificate : TOEFL/ TOEIC/IELTS or OTHER CERTIFICATE if applicable);
4. In good health as proven by Medical Certificate;
5. Have basic knowledge of the field you’re applying.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Curriculum vitae/resume;

• Medical sertificate;
• Passport valid at least 18 months from time of arrival in Indonesia (estimated arrival : 1st August 2017);
• Recommendation Letter From Education Institution / Professional Institution on official letterhead and signature (in English);
• Last academic transcript and certificates (in English);
• Language certificate (if applicable);
• Other certificates that related to the field you’re applying (if applicable);
• Passport size photo;
• Writing essay about purpose of study (in english or bahasa Indonesia maximum 500 words).

How to apply for this scholarship

Prospective students are required to register and submit all documents in Darmasiswa RI official website apply.darmasiswa.kemdikbud.go.id. For students who are not in the student’s home country is not allowed to be registered through the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate General in the participating countries (non-citizenship). For more information, visit the official website here

Due date :  February 9 , 2017  (annually)
Next Scholarship:  QUT Faculty of Education International Student Scholarship in Australia

QUT Faculty of Education International Student Scholarship in Australia

QUT Faculty of Education International Student Scholarship in Australia. Photo credit: QUT

Here is a great scholarship opportunity for International students to study in Australia. The Queensland University of Technology is offering Faculty of Education International Student Scholarship to study in Australia. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

The Queensland University of Technology abbreviated as QUT, is a public research university located in the urban coastal city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Students must meet minimum English language entry requirements of IELTS 6.5 (no sub scores below 6) or equivalent for direct admission to the degree program.

Study Programs

 Scholarship is available to pursue Postgraduate programme.

Fields of Study
 Scholarship is awarded within the Faculty of Education.

Scholarship Benefits

A scholarship worth $5,000 to put towards your studies in your commencing semester.
We award one scholarship to students starting in Semester 1, and one scholarship to students starting in Semester 2.

Number of Scholarships:  Several

Eligibility

Applicants can apply for this scholarship if you’re an international student and you:

Have received an offer to study a Master of Education (EU70) (majoring in early years, inclusive education, general studies, leadership and management, or TESOL)
Are commencing your studies in the upcoming semester.
You can’t apply if you’re:

Enrolled in a research degree
Sponsored by an Australian or overseas organisation
Already receiving a scholarship provided by QUT or another organisation.
Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

How to Apply for this scholarship

Complete the application form
Provide transcripts for previous academic studies, translated into English and certified
Write a one-page outline in English addressing:
The reasons for your choice of degree
Your academic performance and achievement to date
Why and how the scholarship will help you achieve your education and career goals
How you intend to contribute to the field of education in your chosen area
Any other considerations that would make you a worthy recipient of the scholarship.
Email these documents to the Faculty of Education Development Office on or before the application deadline.

For more details on the application process  visit the Official website here. QUT Scholarships

Due date: February (annually)
Next scholarship: 2017 Taiwan ICDF Scholarship Open for Application

2017 Taiwan ICDF Scholarship Open for Application

The 2017 TaiwanICDF Scholarship, a study grant provided by Taiwan International Cooperation Fund, is open for international application from January 1 to March 17, 2017 (GMT +08:00).

Study Programs/ Level of Study

The 2017 TaiwanICDF Scholarship comprises 31 programs for bachelor, master and Ph.D. degrees provided by 21 Taiwanese universities in study areas including tropical Agriculture, business administration, international studies, technology management, engineering, health care, nursing, education, environmental sustainability, marine science, human resource, computer science, medical laboratory sciences, and medicine, etc,

Number of Scholarships : 31 

Eligibility: International Students (See country of Eligibility on http://www.icdf.org.tw/)

Requirements

• A photocopy of applicant’s passport or other document showing proof of nationality.
• A photocopy of applicant’s highest-level diploma and academic transcripts.
• A photocopy of applicant’s English proficiency certificate.

Please note: This means a TOEFL test score or that of any other recognized English proficiency exam, or documents certifying that the applicant has graduated from a program where all courses were taught in English. Applicants who are unable to provide such proof of English proficiency due to special circumstances may be assessed for English proficiency by an ROC (Taiwan) Embassy via interview or other forms of testing. Applicants whose official national language is English are exempt from supplying an English proficiency document.

Two letters of reference.

Any other documents specifically requested by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy.

Please Note: In addition to the above documents required, applicants should also submit all documents required by the TaiwanICDF partner university that they are applying to before the admission deadline of that university. For detailed information on such documents, please refer to Section 4: Study Programs Available for TaiwanICDF Scholarship Application at Partner Universities in this brochure and the related websites of each study program for further admission information.

How to apply

Applicants should first access the TaiwanICDF official website http://www.icdf.org.tw/ o lodge an on-line application form: (1) complete the TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program Online Application, and (2) submit the documents listed above to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy in your country. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation; failure to do so will result in the application not being processed. Please also note: (1) Late submissions will not be accepted and/or processed.

For further information visit: http://www.icdf.org.tw/

Related Scholarship: GMAT Scholarships for International Students in Germany