USA Fulbright Scholarships for International Students 2013 - 2014

USA Fulbright Scholarships for International Students

USA Government
Masters/PhD Degrees 

Deadline: varies, Feb-Oct 2013
Study in:  USA
Course starts: AY 2014-2015

Description: 

The Fulbright Program is scholarships in USA for international and student who wants to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree.  The scholarships can also be awarded for non-degree postgraduate studies.

It is administered by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices.

Host Institution(s):

The scholarships are for study in USA Universities and Academic Institutions

Field(s) of study:

Fulbright grants are available for a variety of disciplines and fields, including the performing and visual arts, the natural sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology. Fulbright encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones.

The Fulbright Program will not fund applicants seeking to enroll in a medical degree program nor does it offer grants to those who wish to conduct clinical medical research or training involving patient care and/or contact but it supports the fields of public health and global health.

See the country-specific websites (link found in contact information) for updated information on approved field of studies.

Number of Awards: 

Approximately 1,800 student grants are awarded to non-U.S. nationals to study in the United States annually.

Target group:

These scholarships for study in USA are for international students from Africa, East Asia and Pacific,  Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, The Americas, and South and Central Asia.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study. The grant also funds tuition, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.  See the official website for the exact scholarship inclusions. 

Eligibility:

Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country. Please see the country specific websites to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

Application instructions:

Outside the U.S., the Fulbright Program is administered by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by these offices. Therefore, foreign students must apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. Program eligibility and selection procedures are determined by each country. Deadline varies per country but is around February to October annually.

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Scholarships for Bangladeshi students in Australia 2013 - 2014

  Endeavor Postgraduate Scholarship Awards 2013 2014

DEEWR/Australian Government
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: around June 2013 (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Course starts: 2014

Description: 

The Endeavor Postgraduate Awards provide full financial support for international students for 2 to 3.5 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

The Endeavor Postgraduate Awards aim to:

• enable high achieving international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification either by coursework or research in their chosen fields of study in Australia

• strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries

• showcase Australia’s education sector

• strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders’ home countries

• build international linkages and networks.

Host Institution(s):

Universities or Higher Education’s Institutions in Australia.  Visit the Study in Australia or Going to University websites for a list of accredited institutions that provide higher education to international students.

Field(s) of Study:

Masters or PhD level coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

Target group:

Americas: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.

The Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.

Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus (Republic of), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Middle East: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

Pacific: Fiji, French Polynesia, French Guinea, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated states of), Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand* (including Cook Islands), Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.

Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China (including Hong Kong and Macau SARs), India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Total Award Value – Up to $AUD 2 28,500 for PhD and $AUD 118,500 for Masters.

• Travel Allowance: $AUD 4,500

• Establishment Allowance: $AUD 4,000

• Monthly Stipend (up to 3.5 years, pro-rata basis): $AUD 2,500 per month.

• Tuition Fees per semester (for up to 2 years for Masters and 3.5 years for a PhD): Up to $AUD 12,500 per semester/trimester for Masters and PhD

• Health and travel insurance will be provided.

Eligibility:

To apply for the 2013 Endeavour Postgraduate Awards, international applicants must first satisfy the eligibility requirements detailed below:

1. International applicants must be citizens and/or permanent residents of a participating country (see Section 4.3) and may not hold dual citizenship with Australia.

2. International applicants who currently hold a valid Australian student visa are not eligible to apply.

3. Applicants who have completed an Endeavour Award and/or AusAID Scholarship in the preceding 24 months (2 years) before the current round of the Endeavour Awards are not eligible to apply.

4. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree (minimum) at the time of application, demonstrating high academic achievement.

5. Applicants must have applied for and gained admission to a Masters or PhD course in Australia. Conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application. Please note that you will not be funded for Masters level study leading to a PhD – you must choose one, either Masters or PhD level study.

Application instructions:

Applications for the 2014 Endeavour Awards open in April 2013. Deadline will be around June 2013.Applicants undertaking study for a Masters Degree or PhD must provide a confirmation of enrollment or an offer of admission letter from the host university/institution they have applied to. Please note that a conditional offer of admission will be accepted.

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UK Commonwealth Scholarship 2013

UK Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for International Student 2013

UK Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

DFID/UK Universities
Masters Degree

Application Deadline: 30 April 2013 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts September 2013

Scholarship description: 

The UK Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme provides scholarships for international students from developing Commonwealth countries who wants to study a postgraduate degree in UK Universities.  It is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID), and UK universities.

The Scheme allows them to contribute toward the development of their home countries. Awards are for taught masters courses only. No awards will be made for undergraduate or doctoral study. 

Participating Universities(s):

Scholarships are only available at participating universities in the UK.  See the Booklet for 2013 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Prospectus for details of the UK institutions offering Scholarships joint-funded with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in 2013.

Fields of study:

Shared Scholarship Scheme (SSS) Awards are offered only for subjects relating to the economic, social and technological development of a candidate’s country.  Additional details of the eligible courses (or departments) offered by the institutions is found at the 2013 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Prospectus.

Number of Scholarships: 

It is envisaged that around 170 Scholarships will be offered distributed to the participating institutions.

Target group:

Nationals of Commonwealth Developing Countries (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda Nauru, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana,  British Virgin Islands, Namibia, Cameroon, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana,  India,  Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati,  Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia,  Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guineas, Pitcairn, Rwanda, St Helena,  St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa,  Sri Lanka,  Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, and Zambia)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

DFID and participating United Kingdom institutions will jointly meet the full costs of an award holder’s study in the United Kingdom including air fares to and from the United Kingdom. Maintenance allowance is paid by the scholar’s host institution, at the level set by the UK Government: £1,134 per month for scholars based in London and £917 per month for the rest of the UK. 

A grant of up to £225 to cover thesis (Master’s) costs is available; also available is £200 for study travel. The cost of up to 10 Kilograms of excess baggage (books only) is available for scholars returning home at the end of their awards.  No additional allowances are paid for spouses or other dependents.

Eligibility:

Candidates are normally expected to hold a first degree at either first class or upper second-class level. Sponsoring institutions must confirm that candidates are sufficiently fluent in written and oral English to pursue their proposed studies immediately, as no pre-course English Language Teaching is available under these awards.

Applicants should:

a. be nationals of (or permanently domiciled in) a Commonwealth developing country, and not currently be living or studying in a developed country (please see the booklet for a list of eligible countries);

b. hold a first degree at either first or upper second class level;

c . be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course;

d. have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country;

e. not be employed by a government department (at national level) or a parastatal organization (employees of universities are normally acceptable, however);

f. be able to confirm in writing that neither they or their families would otherwise be able to pay for the proposed course of study; and

g. be willing to confirm that they will return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete.

Application instructions:

Applications should be made directly to the institutions at which candidates wish to study. The sponsoring institutions will be the judges of academic caliber and will forward their nominations to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for its agreement. The assessment process will be undertaken by a panel experienced in the mentioned field of study. To get started and receive a scholarship application package. Applications are to be submitted in full by April 30, 2013 at the latest for admission in the fall semester. 

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Japan Government Scholarships for Bangladeshi students

 Japan Government Scholarships 2013

Japanese Government Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students

Japanese Government
Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline: March-May 2013
Study in: Japan
Course starts: October 2013

Description: 

The Japanese Government offers scholarships in Japan to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is administered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT).

Host Institution(s):

Universities in Japan

Fields of study:

Those who wish to study in Japan as an undergraduate student must choose a field of major from the fields below. Applicants may enter a first, second, and third choice.

Social Sciences and Humanities

Social Sciences and Humanities-A: Laws, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese language, and others.

Social Sciences and Humanities-B: Economics, and Business Administration.

Natural Sciences

Natural Sciences-A : Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Electric and Electronic Studies (Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information  Engineering), Mechanical Studies (Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture), Civil Engineering and Architecture (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering), Chemical Studies (Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering), and other fields (Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Biotechnology).

Natural Sciences-B : Agricultural studies (Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries), Hygienic studies (Pharmacy, Hygienist, Nursing), and Science (Biology).

Natural Sciences- C  : Medicine, and Dentistry.

Number of Scholarships: 

To date, some 83,000 students from approximately 160 countries and regions around the world have studied in Japan under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship program established in 1954. As of May 1, 2009, there were 10,168 foreign students studying in Japan as Japanese government scholarship students.

Target group:

The scholarships are awarded to nationals of countries which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government.

Scholarship Benefits:

(1) Allowance: Under the fiscal 2012 budget, each grantee will be provided monthly with 117,000 yen. (an additional monthly stipend of 2,000 or 3,000 yen may be provided to those undertaking study or research in specially designated regions.) (However, this will be subject to change, depending upon the annual budget for each year). The scholarship will not be paid to a grantee that takes a leave of absence or is long absent from the assigned university or the preparatory Japanese-teaching institution.

(2) Traveling Costs

• Transportation to Japan: Each grantee will be provided, according to his/her itinerary and route as designated by MEXT, with an economy class air ticket from the international airport closest to his/her place of residence to Narita International Airport (or following the itinerary normally used by the university where the grantee is placed). Expenses such as inland transportation from his/her place of residence to the nearest international airport, airport tax, airport usage charges, special taxes on overseas travel and travel expenses within Japan will be borne by the grantee (the place of residence of the grantee shall in principle be the address stated in the application form). Air travel from a country other than the grantee’s nationality will not be covered, nor travel to Japan before April 1, 2013. If the grantee comes to Japan to obtain admission to a university, he/she will not be provided with traveling cost to Japan.

• Transportation from Japan: The grantee who returns to his/her home country within the last-payment month of his/her scholarship will be provided, upon application, with an economy class air ticket for a flight from Narita International Airport (or following the itinerary normally used by the university where the grantee is placed) to the international airport closest to his/her place of return.

(3) School Fees: Fees for entrance examinations, matriculation and tuition at universities will be paid by the Japanese government.

Eligibility:

(1) Nationality: Applicant must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government. This applies at such times to stateless persons, too. Applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application will not be eligible. 

(2) Age: Applicant must have been born between April 2, 199q and April 1, 1996.

(3) Academic Background: Applicant must either have completed a 12-year regular course of school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan. (Included is any Applicant, who will satisfy the above qualifications by March, 2013.)

(4) Japanese Language: The Applicant must be willing to learn the Japanese language and receive university education in it.

(6) Health: Applicant must be physically and mentally healthy enough to pursue study at university.

(7) Visa Requirement: Selected Applicants must obtain a College Student visa prior to his arrival in Japan. Applicants who are already in Japan before the start of the scholarship period under a visa other than College Student are required to change it to College Student by the end of the month preceding the start of the scholarship. Applicants who change their resident status to any status other than “College Student” after their arrival in Japan will immediately lose their status as a Japanese government scholarship student.

(8) Any applicant who meets any or all of the following conditions is not eligible. If identified after the start of the scholarship period, the applicant will be required to withdraw from the scholarship:

• If Applicant is a service member or a civilian employee registered on the active military list at the time the scholarship period is due to begin.

• If Applicant is a grantee of a scholarship from an organization (including a governmental organization of his/her own country) other than the Japanese government (MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT);

• If the applicant is a previous recipient of a Japanese government scholarship. Unless more than three years have passed since the first day of the month following the final payment of the previous scholarship, as of April 1, 2013 (In case where the student starts from the fall semester, the month of entrance.); or

•  If Applicant is, in principle, currently enrolled in a Japanese university with the resident status of “College Student,” or will be enrolled in a Japanese university as another source or self- financed international student between the time of application for this scholarship in his/her country and the time the scholarship period is due to begin. This does not apply to current self- financed international students at Japanese universities who will complete their course of study and return to their country before the end of the current year.

Application Instructions:

Scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by a Japanese embassy (or consulate general, depending on the country). Because the application process differs according to the country in which the Japanese embassy is located, please inquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details.

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Scholarships for Bangladeshi students - University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia Scholarships for International Students for 2013

UEA International Development Scholarships for Developing Countries Students

University of East Anglia
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 15 March 2013
Study in: UK
Course starts: Sept 2012

Description: 

The University of East Anglia is offering partial and full scholarships for students from developing/low-income countries. The scholarships are for Bachelors or Masters Degree in International development courses offered by the School of International Development.

Host Institution(s):

School of International Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of East Anglia.

Field(s) of study:

Development related courses. See the complete list.

Target group:

International students from low-income countries.

Number of scholarships and inclusions:

Multiple International Development Scholarships – £1,000 fees awards may be offered to international taught applicants on the basis of academic excellence.

One International Development Full Fees Scholarship – Full fees award may be offered to international taught applicants on the basis of academic excellence and their personal statement.

Eligibility:

• Must be from a developing country/low-income country

• Must have an unconditional offer for any international development course offered by the School of International Development

Application instructions:

All eligible candidates to whom the School has made an offer are automatically considered for nomination. Deadline for applications is 15 March 2013.

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