Educational Research and Consultancy: Scholarships in Norway for Bangladeshi Students

Norwegian Quota Scholarship Scheme

Norwegian Government

Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 1 December (annual)

Study in: Norway

Course starts: 2015

Description:

The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries in the South and countries of Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia under the Quota Scheme. The goal of the Quota Scheme is to promote the internationalization of higher education and give developing country students relevant education that would also benefit their home countries when they return after graduation.

Host Institution(s):

Most universities and university colleges in Norway participate in the Quota scheme. The institutions involved are allocated a certain number of students under the programme each year. View the participating institutions’ websites (PDF download).

Field(s) of study:

Any approved academic program offered by selected colleges, universities, and institutions in Norway. Most of the Norwegian institutions offer courses and educational programmes in English.

The Quota scheme normally includes courses at Master’s and PhD. level in addition to certain professional/Bachelor’s degrees.

Target group:

The Quota Scheme is for certain developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Western Balkan, East Europe and Central Asia. See the complete list of eligible countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 30 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 70 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion is waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Normally, the financial support will not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan, or a combination of two programmes.

Traveling expenses for entry into Norway can be reimbursed (fixed price). Students can apply for one annual home visit if the educational programme lasts more than one year, as well as financial support for traveling expenses for field work during the course of study. When the student returns home within 3 months after finishing the course, the cost of traveling home is covered by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.

Eligibility:

As a student, you must apply directly from your home country. You must have stayed at least one year in your home country directly prior to the planned course of study at the Norwegian university /University College. To be eligible to apply for the Quota Scheme, you must be able to find your home country on this list.

Most of the study programmes offered under the Quota Scholarship are taught in English. Applicants who are not native English speakers therefore must document their proficiency in English. Requirements may differ between institutions and various study programmes.

Application instructions:

The Quota Scheme as a rule only enrolls students from institutions which have collaboration agreements with Norwegian universities or university colleges. The start date(s) of application vary from institution to institution while the deadline for applying for the Quota scheme is usually 1 December every year. Some courses and educational programmes may have other deadlines than this.

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