ADB-Japan Scholarship Program 2013-2014

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries

ADB/Japan Government
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: varies
Study in:  Asia, Australia, USA
Course starts: 2013

Description:

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.   It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Host Institution(s):

ADB-JSP provides scholarships only to participating academic institutions under the Program.

Field(s) of study:

Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in economics, management, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

Only programs at the 20 participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Regions are eligible for ADB-JSP funding.

Number of Scholarships:

About 300 scholarships are awarded annually.

Target group:

The scholarships are open to citizens of ADB’s developing member countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The ADB-JSP provides full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, an allowance for books and instructional materials, medical insurance, and travel expenses.

For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute.   The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for master’s and doctorate programs.

Eligibility:

1. A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowings from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).

2. Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution.

3. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.

4. At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.

5. Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old.

6. In good health.

7. Should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.

8. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.

9. Staff of academic institutions is not eligible for the Scholarship.

10. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.

11. ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

12. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

Application instructions:

The procedure in applying for ADB-JSP Scholarships is outlined below:

1. Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen Academic Institution to assist them in making an informed decision on the academic institution and course they wish to undertake.

2. Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so may result in an application not being processed or to an award being terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined to be false. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income Tax Return or Certification of their Annual Salary/Monthly Salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a Certification of Family Income (Parent’s Income).

3. The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for further information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which is the basis for the ranking.

4. ADB will review the submission from the academic institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.

5. Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.

6. The academic institution will inform all applicants of the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees take up their scholarships.

7. The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of the Acceptance of Scholarship Award by awardees wherein the scholars agree that after completion of their study, they will return to their home country.

8. ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.

No separate application to ADB is necessary.  Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.   Please refer to the normal month of intake and deadline of application in the participating academic institutions.

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New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships 2013- 2014

New Zealand Government offers Commonwealth Scholarships for Commonwealth Countries

NZAID/CSFP
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 July 2013
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts: AY 2014-2015

Description: 

Under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), the New Zealand Government offers Commonwealth scholarship for the students of participating developing commonwealth countries who wish to pursue Masters and PhD studies at New Zealand universities.

Host Institution(s):

Commonwealth Scholarships awardees can only study at these New Zealand universities:

•  Auckland University of Technology
•  Lincoln University
•  Massey University
•  University of Auckland
•  University of Canterbury
•  University of Otago
•  Victoria University of Wellington
•  University of Waikato

Field(s) of study:

Scholarships will be awarded in agreed priority study sectors to meet countries’ or regions’ human resources development needs and training priorities, as set by the New Zealand Government and nominating agencies. The priority study sectors are: leadership and governance, economics, public sector governance and reform, environmental studies, education, health, agriculture & fisheries, bio-security & food safety, infrastructure & utility and human rights & gender.

Target group:

Students of participating developing Commonwealth country can apply for this scholarship:

Africa: Botswana, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.

Asia: Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Sri Lanka

Pacific: Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships scheme funds tuition and enrollment fees, an establishment allowance, a basic stipend, approved scholarship-related travel, some course-related costs, and medical and travel insurance. Each Scholarship provides:

A. Travel:  International, and New Zealand domestic, air travel at the start and end of the scholarship for awardees, and reimbursement of awardees’ visa costs. In addition, a reunion travel entitlement may be available to awardees that have left dependants in their home country. 

B. Tuition Fees and other compulsory institutional course costs.

C. Postgraduate research and thesis allowance: An allowance of NZ$1,500, and a return economy airfare to awardees’ home country for overseas fieldwork, if research component is 50% or greater.

D. Medical and Travel Insurance. Establishment allowance: NZ$3,000 paid on arrival in New Zealand to meet text book costs and to assist with other set up costs in New Zealand. At the beginning of each additional study year NZ$1,000 will be paid to cover the full year.

F. Living Allowance: The annual rate of NZ$21,580 (NZ$415 per week) is paid fortnightly and is a contribution to living costs for day-to-day expenses, including accommodation (rent or board), food costs,  utility expenses (telephone, electricity  etc.), transport, personal items, and course-related costs (stationery, field trips, workshops etc.).

Eligibility:

To be eligible to be considered for a Commonwealth Scholarship an applicant must:

a. have citizenship of a participating developing Commonwealth country; permanent residents of a participating country are not eligible to apply;

b. be residing in their country of citizenship, preferably for at least two years prior to application;

c. not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand or Australia, or another  developed country, except where their country does not issue passports and they hold a New Zealand passport (i.e. the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau);

d. not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country, except where their country does not issue passports and they hold a New Zealand passport (i.e. the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau);

e. is applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for one already commenced at PhD or Masters Level;

f. satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand  university at which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria;

g. have been working in their country of citizenship, preferably for at least two years prior to application;

h. hold a first degree of upper second class Honors’ (or above); or a second class degree  and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree;

i. be available to commence their academic studies in New Zealand at the start of the New Zealand academic year in February 2014;

j. have already secured admission to their preferred New Zealand university; evidence of admission (e.g. a letter of offer) is required with the application form; a conditional letter of offer from a New Zealand university is sufficient to allow an application to be accepted;

k. have a planned programme start date (in the letter of offer) at the start of the New Zealand Academic year in February 2014; offers for a planned start date for Semester 2, 2014 cannot be accepted.

Application instructions:

Applicants must submit their applications to the Nominating Agency in their country.  It is essential that each applicant includes with their application a letter of offer from their preferred New Zealand University. Each Nominating Agency will set their own country deadline for the receipt of applications.  Nominating Agencies are aware that their nominations must be received by Universities NZ in Wellington, New Zealand no later than 31 July 2013.

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Macquarie University International Scholarships in Australia 2013

MUIS Tuition Fee Scholarships in Australia for International Students

Macquarie University
BS/MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: 30 Apr/31 Oct (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Next course starts: September 2013

Description: 

Macquarie University International Scholarships (MUIS) are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University.

Host Institution(s):

Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia

Field of study:

Available across most courses except Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Applied Finance (MAF), Master of Advanced Surgery and Master of Surgery.

Target group:

International students who wish to pursue undergraduate/postgraduate coursework at Macquarie University.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

MUIS covers international tuition fees for study on campus in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.  The scholarship provides course fees for the minimum course duration.

The scholarship does NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.

• Have met the University’s academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a FULL OFFER by the application deadline).

• Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.7 (out of 4.0) for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of 92 (out of 100) for Undergraduate applications.

You are not eligible if:

• You are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.

• You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level.

• You have undertaken the same level or a higher level of study previously.

• You are currently enrolled in the program that you apply the MUIS for.

• You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship.

• You are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.

Application instructions:

Applicants must hold a FULL OFFER for the course by the MUIS deadline to be considered for the scholarship. Applications for September 2013 intake must be submitted by 30 April 2013 while applicants must also submit their course application form by 1 April 2013.

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KAAD Scholarship for Developing Countries in Germany 2013

KAAD Scholarships in Germany for Developing Countries 2013

KAAD
MS/PhD Degree  

Deadline: 30 Jun/30 Nov (annual)
Study in:  Germany
Course starts: September 2013

Description: 

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The KAAD scholarships are addressed to post-graduates and to academics who already gained professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany. This program is administered by regional partner committees, staffed by university professors and church representatives.

Host Institution(s):

German Universities and Higher Education Institutions.

Fields of study:

There is no specific subject-preference. However, the selection board has often given preference to courses and subjects that they felt to be of significance for the home country of the applicant. This holds true especially for subjects of PhD-theses. There is therefore a certain leaning towards “development oriented” studies – this does however not mean that other fields (cultural, philosophic, linguistic, etc.) cannot be of significance for a country and are ruled out.

Target group:

Citizens of developing or emerging countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America.

There is a preference for Catholic applicants. Among the scholars there is however also a limited number of: Protestant Christians, Orthodox Christians (especially from Ethiopia), and Muslims.  Catholic Priests and Religious People are eligible only in very rare cases.  There are other scholarship programmes catering especially for them.

Editor’s Note: For Muslim students, see the List of Scholarships for Muslims.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Covers the cost of studies. Inquire with the scholarship provider for more information.

Eligibility:

For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:

• come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America

• have a university degree and professional experience from your home country.

• want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university.

Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to inter religious dialogue.

The general rule is that applicants for Master-scholarships should be of the maximum age of 30, while applicants for PhD-scholarships should not be older than 35.

Application instructions:

KAAD is working with focus- and partner countries in your region. There are so-called Partner Committees in these countries and applications are channeled via them. Visit the web page relevant to you: Africa (sub-Sahara), Asia, Latin America, Near and Middle East (including northern Africa).

Applications for the September selection need to be complete by end of June. Applications to be tabled in the March-session of the selection board need to be complete by end of November the previous year.

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Scholarship for Bangladeshi Students in UK at London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University Scholarships for International Students 2013

London Metropolitan University
Master’s Degree

Deadline: 31 May/31 Oct
Study in: London, UK
Course starts: Sept 2013

Description: 

London Metropolitan University offers merit-based postgraduate scholarships to outstanding an international student who wants to pursue a Master’s Degree at the University.

Host Institution(s):

London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Field(s) of study:

The scholarships support any taught Masters Degree Programmers offered at the University

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship programme provides full and partial tuition fee financial support.

Eligibility:

Students who hold an unconditional offer for one of our postgraduate degree programmes and who pay international tuition fees may apply for a scholarship.

Applicants are judged on academic merit and on the likely economic/social benefit to their home country of them doing a Masters degree in the UK.   (This must be clearly demonstrated in the personal statement that the above criteria are met valence of paid and/or voluntary work done should also be included in the scholarship application, where applicable.)

Application instructions:

You can not apply for a scholarship unless you have applied for a course and been given an unconditional offer to study at London Met. If you do not have an offer to study at London Met yet. The application deadlines are 31 May for September entry and 31 October for February entry.

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University of Bradford Scholarships for Developing Countries

University of Bradford Scholarships for Developing Countries in Crisis

University of Bradford
Masters Degree

Deadline: 10 June 2013 (annual) Study in: UK Course starts: September 2013

Description: 

The University of Bradford Countries in Crisis Scholarships are intended to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc.

Host Institution(s):

University of Bradford, United Kingdom

Field(s) of study:

Any full-time Master’s Programme (except MBA) offered at University of Bradford

Target group:

Students from the following list of countries are invited to apply for these scholarships. However in extreme circumstances applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel.

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Pakistan, Russia (North Caucasus), Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, United Republic of Timor-Leste, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £2000 per annul living costs to be paid in October. Each scholarship is worth approximately £20,000.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a full-time Master’s programme (not MBA) and be self-funded. Students must be studying based at the University of Bradford i.e. distance learning students are not eligible to apply.

Application instructions:

Please do not apply for this scholarship until you’ve been offered a place to study at the University of Bradford. Only admitted students are eligible for the scholarships. You need to provide a copy of your offer letter with your scholarship application. Deadline for scholarship applications is 10 June 2013.

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