8 Dec 2016

Melbourne International Graduate Research Scholarships for Masters and PhD 2017/2018 – Australia

Application Deadline: Scholarship applications are assessed on an ongoing basis (from January through to December). For specific closing dates, please refer to the link below.
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: International students
To be taken at (country): University of Melbourne, Australia
Eligible Fields of Study
  • Faculty of Business & Economics
  • Faculty of Medicine Dentistry & Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science
  • Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
  • Melbourne Graduate School of Education
  • Melbourne Law School
  • Melbourne School of Design
  • Melbourne School of Engineering
  • Melbourne School of Information
  • Victorian College of the Arts
About Scholarship
The Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) was established by the University of Melbourne and is awarded to high achieving domestic and international research students. The University awards over 300 scholarships per year.
From 2016, the Melbourne International Research Scholarship (MIRS) is part of the Melbourne Research Scholarship program.
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Type: Masters and PhD Research
Eligibility: To be considered for the Melbourne Research Scholarship, you must:
  • have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne, or be currently enrolled in a research degree at the University of Melbourne and have at least 12 months (full-time equivalent) of candidature remaining, and
  • have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought.
Selection Criteria: Melbourne Research Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their academic achievement of their last completed degree and their research potential in their field of study. Factors such as relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music may be taken into consideration.
Number of Scholarships: The University awards 35 scholarships per year.
Value of Scholarship:The Melbourne Research Scholarship provides the following benefits:
  • a living allowance of $26,288 per year (2016 full-time pro-rata rate)/$26,916 per year (2017 full-time pro-rata rate)
  • a relocation grant of $2,000 for students who need to move from outside Victoria or $3,000 for students who need to move from outside Australia to study at the University of Melbourne
  • a thesis allowance of up to $420 for students undertaking a Master by research degree or up to $840 for students undertaking a Doctoral degree (where submission of a hard copy is a completion requirement)
  • limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave
Duration of Scholarship: The duration of the Melbourne Research Scholarship is two years for students undertaking a Master by research degree and three years, with a possible six month extension, for students undertaking a Doctorate by research degree.
Deadline: The University assesses applications for scholarships on an ongoing basis. For specific closing dates, please refer to the link below.
How to Apply: You must apply for this scholarship by submitting an online application for the Graduate Research Scholarships group.
Scholarship Provider: University of Melbourne, Australia
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Hands Along the Nile Development Services (HANDS) Fellowship Programme for MENA Countries 2017

Application Deadline: 23rd December, 2016.
Eligible Countries: This program aims to strengthen the leadership capacity and skills of mid-level NGO professionals from Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt who are working to promote the empowerment and inclusion of the disabled in their societies.
To be taken at (country): Greater Washington area, Chicago and Seattle in USA.
About the Award: Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) Development for Organizations Improving the Status of Persons with Disabilities. HANDS invites qualified professionals from Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco who are currently working for registered local NGO to promote the empowerment, better quality of life and inclusion of persons with disabilities to apply. Hands Along the Nile values diversity and inclusion in all of our programs. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations during the application process and fellowship period can be made available to you upon request.
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Type: Fellowship
Eligibility: 
  • Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 40.
  • Education: Candidates should have completed university level education.
  • English language: English proficiency is mandatory. Participants should have very strong English reading, writing, and speaking skills. The application and interview will be in English and applicants’ language ability will be assessed accordingly.
  • Professional experience: Prospective participants should have at least three years of demonstrated involvement with activities promoting the empowerment of the disabled in their societies, as well as an interest in employing new mechanisms to advance such work and be affiliated with registered NGO in their country.
  • Dedication to and soundness of plans for the future: Candidates must demonstrate long-term thoughtfulness about the inclusion and participation of the disabled in their societies. The application will ask candidates to submit an essay showing their understanding of the importance of the empowerment of persons with disabilities, their own plans for addressing this issue after the exchange, and an awareness of the current challenges of promoting such activities, as well as the replicable successes already achieved in their home country.
  • Long-term commitment to the program that extends beyond the official end-date.
  • Recommendations: Applicants must be able to supply two letters of recommendation.
  • Passport: Applicants must possess a valid passport for travel with an expiration date that does not fall before the dates of required travel.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Selected participants will also attend the Professional Fellows Congress in Washington and meet fellow participants from around the world. After returning home, participants will continue their involvement with an exchange program in their countries in winter 2018.
Duration of Scholarship: 
  • May 1-28, 2017: Fellowship exchange program
  • May 29 – June 2, 2017: Professional Fellows Congress in Washington, DC
  • Winter 2018: Exchange programs in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia
How to Apply: 
Award Provider: Funded by the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
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Online Course to Learn Compelling Resume, Networking & Interview Skills

Enrolment: self paced
Timeline: 4 weeks @ 1-2 hours/week
Skill Level: Introductory
Course of Study: Resume, Networking, and Interview Skills | Course Platform: edX
Created by: Fullbridge
Cost: Free
Get the job you want with compelling resume writing and focused interview preparation.
What you’ll learn
  • How to construct eye-catching resumes, cover letters, and other supplements
  • How to customize application materials for different professional opportunities
  • How to create and curate professional profiles on social networks like LinkedIn to showcase your strengths
  • How to strategically grow and use your network
  • How to prepare for and excel in any interview
  • How to effectively follow up with interviewers and hiring managers throughout the interview process
Eligibility requirement
For current and prospective job seekers
Certificate offered? Yes
How to Enrol
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Online Course: Understanding Economic Development by University of Oxford

Enrolment: Self paced
Timeline: 6 weeks @ 2-3 hours per week
Skill Level: Intermediate
Course of Study: Economic & Finance| Course Platform: edX
Created by: University of Oxford
Cost: Free
About the Course
How can poor societies become prosperous and overcome obstacles to do so? Professor Sir Paul Collier is one of the world’s leading scholars on this question, and in this economics course you will have the opportunity to learn from him directly.
This course will discuss and examine the following topics:
  • The role of government and the key political, social and economic processes that affect development;
  • Why societies need polities that are both centralised and inclusive, and the process by which these polities develop;
  • The social factors that are necessary for development, including the importance of identities, norms, and narratives;
  • The impact of economic processes on development, including discussion about how government policies can either promote or inhibit the exploitation of scale and specialisation;
  • The external conditions for development, including aid, trade, migration, military interventions, and international rules for governance.
Enrol in this course to understand the factors that influence economic development and the different development paths that countries across the world have taken.
Eligibility requirement
Anyone interested to:
  • Identify internal political, social, and economic factors that influence development;
  • Understand how external influences can impact the internal political, social, and economic processes;
  • Understand the varied paths of development that different countries have taken;
  • Apply the concepts learned by completing an assignment that requires you to compare the development path of two chosen countries.
Certificate offered? Yes
How to Enrol
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Nigeria Undergraduate/Masters Excellence Scholarships at Swansea University UK 2017/2018

Application Deadline: 6th July 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Scholarship Name: Nigeria undergraduate excellence scholarships and Nigeria international excellence scholarships (postgraduate)
Eligible Field of Study: Courses offered at the university
Type: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students
Selection Criteria and Eligibility: You can apply for the International Excellence Scholarships for Undergraduates if you:
  • are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Nigeria
  • are classed as an overseas student for fee purpose
  • are enrolling on a course at Swansea University for the first time in September 2016. (Students applying for second year entry and foundation level students are not eligible to apply)
  • have already submitted your application and hold an offer to study at Swansea University in September 2016
You can apply for the International Excellence Scholarships for Postgraduate if you:
  • are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Nigeria
  • are classed as an overseas student for fee purpose
  • are enrolling on a postgraduate course at Swansea University for the first time in September 2016.
  • have already submitted your application and hold an offer to study at Swansea University in September 2016
Number of Scholarships: Several
Value of Scholarship: The International Development Office is offering a number of £4000 (+£2000*) undergraduate scholarships. *If you receive £4,000 in your first year (2017/2018) you will be awarded £2,000 in your second year conditional on you passing the first year with an overall average of 65%
Duration of Scholarship: Subject to performance
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Swansea University UK
How to Apply
Visit scholarship webpage for details
Sponsors: International Development Office at Swansea University
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Swansea University Undergraduate/Masters Excellence Scholarships 2017/2018 – UK

Application Deadline: 6th July 2017
Offered annually? Yes
To be taken at (country): Swansea University UK
Eligible Field of Study: Courses offered at the university
Type: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for Kenyan Students
Selection Criteria and Eligibility: All Undergraduate and Postgraduate applicants must be enrolling on an eligible course at Swansea University for the first time in September 2017.
 Number of Scholarships: Several
Value of Scholarship: Students with a history of academic and personal excellence are invited to apply for our International Excellence Scholarships
  • Worth up to £6000* for Undergraduate study
  • Worth up to £4000 for Postgraduate study
* Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarships are available for the first year of any Undergraduate degree programme with up to £4000 being awarded. Scholarship holders progressing to Year 2, will be eligible for a £2000 award dependent on academic results of Year 1 of 65% and above.
Duration of Scholarship: Subject to performance
How to Apply
Sponsors: International Development Office at Swansea University
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Nottingham Trent University Scholarship for Postgraduate International Students 2017/2018 – UK

Application Deadlines: 
Courses starting in September 2017
  • Monday 20th February 2017 16.00 GMT (4pm)
  • Monday 24th April 2017 16:00 GMT (4 pm)
  • Final deadline: Monday 19th June 2017 16:00 GMT (4 pm)
Courses starting in January 2018
  • Monday 16th October 2017 16:00 GMT (4 pm)
  • Final deadline: Monday 13th November 2017 16:00 GMT (4 pm)
Offered Annually: Yes
About Scholarship: Nottingham Trent University is pleased to offer scholarships for international students starting a full-time undergraduate course. This application form can be used to apply for the International Undergraduate Scholarship. This scholarship is worth £2,000 per year for a three year course.
Scholarship Worth: £2,000 per year
Eligibility: All international (non-EU) candidates holding an offer for 2017/2018 entry to an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course are eligible to apply for scholarship.
Duration of Scholarship: Three year course.
How to apply: 
Download and fully complete the International Scholarship Scheme application form. Candidates should make sure they fill in all sections and send their completed form to international@ntu.ac.uk before 4pm GMT
For more details about this scholarship visit scholarship webpage
Important Note: By completing this application form, candidate will also automatically be considered for any other International Development Scholarships that they might be eligible for.
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Japan: Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Research Fellowship for Natural Science, Engineering and Medicine 2018

Application Deadline: 31st August, 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: International
To be taken at (country): Japan
Eligible Fields of Study:  Fields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority. Candidates are free to select host institutions (university research laboratories, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities of private industry)
About the Award: Upon the concept of the founder of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF), “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”, MIF has started the Research Fellowship Program in 1980.
Type: Fellowship
Eligibility: To be eligible, candidates must:
  • be of non-Japanese nationality;
  • have a Doctorate degree;
  • be 49 years old or under;
  • not have been in Japan previously;
  • have firm positions and professions in their home nations
Number of Awardees: Twenty (20)
Value of Scholarship: 
  • Stipend for research and stay
  • Insurance
  • Air transportation (a round-trip air ticket to/from Tokyo)
  • Lump sum on arrival
Duration of Scholarship: From three(3) to six(6) months. The commencing month and ending month should be between April 2018 to March 2019. (e.g. 5 months from June 2018 to October 2018)
How to Apply: Visit Scholarship Webpage to apply.
Before applying for this scholarship, candidates should download the Fellowship Application Requirements  in PDF 
Award Provider: The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF)
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University of Hull Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme 2017/2018 – UK

Application Deadline: 29th March, 2017
Offered annually? Not stated
To be taken at (country): University of Hull, UK
Eligible Field of Study:Candidates must have been offered a place on one of the following courses starting in September 2016 before applying under this scheme. Candidates who have applied for research programmes or Master of Business Administration are not eligible:
  • Cancer Imaging
  • Environmental Change, Management and Monitoring
  • Renewable Energy
  • Translational Oncology
About the Award: The University of Hull, UK, is seeking to award international postgraduate students to broaden their intellectual and personal horizons and to motivate them towards high achievement. The scholarship will be given to bright international students from Commonwealth countries making applications for entry to a one-year postgraduate taught programme. The scholarship will cover all postgraduate expenses in full.
Type: Masters
Eligibility: To be eligible for the award, applicants must:
  • Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
  • Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
  • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2017
  • By August 2017, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard
  • Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a developed country
  • Be unable, either yourself or through your family, to pay to study in the UK
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship will cover postgraduate taught tuition fees in full.  It does not cover living expenses.
Duration of Scholarship: One (1) year
How to Apply: Candidates who feel they meet the desired requirements should visit the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships – information for candidates webpage to complete an online application.  This is in addition to the application form you must fill in to apply for your chosen course of study at the University.
The deadline for applying for the scholarship is 29 March 2017. Please note that competition for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship awards is strong; the University will receive funding for only three awards.  We would urge you, therefore, to also explore other avenues of personal funding.
Award Provider: University of Hull, UK
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Japan: University of Tsukuba Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP) Scholarships for Developing Countries 2017/2018

Application Deadline: 23:59 28th February, 2017 (JST)
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
To be taken at (country): Japan
About the Award: The objective of the Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP) is to provide, within the time frame of 18 months, training and the necessary skills for the conception, design, and implementation of development policies. Our focus is on International Development with a trans-disciplinary approach to the economic and social problems of developing countries and former socialist countries.
Type: Masters/PhD
Eligibility: To apply to PEPP by JJ/WBGSP scholarship, applicant must:
  • Be a national of a World Bank (WB) member country that is eligible to receive WB financing and not be a national of any country that is not eligible to receive the WB financing.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic achievement earned more than three (3) years before the Scholarship Application Deadline.
  • Not have received any scholarship funding to earn a Graduate degree or its equivalent from any sources funded by the government of Japan.
  • Be employed in a paid and full-time position at the time of the Scholarship Application Deadline unless the applicant is from a country identified in the WB’s “Harmonized List of Fragile Situations.”
  • Have, by the time of the Scholarship Application Deadline, at least three (3) years of recent full-time paid professional experience acquired in development-related work after a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. If the applicant is from a country identified in the WB’s “Harmonized List of Fragile Situations” at the time of the Scholarship Application Deadline, the recent professional experience does not have to be full-time or paid.
  • Be under the age of forty-five (45) at the Scholarship Application Deadline.
  • Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Development Association, International Finance Corporation, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), or a close relative of the aforementioned.
To apply to PEPP by ADB-JSP scholarship, applicant must:
  • Be a national of an Asian Development Bank (ADB) borrowing member.
  • Gain admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
  • Have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
  • Have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills.
  • Be not more than 35 years of age at the time of application.
  • Agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.
  • Not be an Executive Director, Alternate Director, management, staff or consultant of ADB, or a relative of the aforementioned. Staff of the JSP-designated institutions are not eligible to apply to their own institution.
  • Not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country.
  • Not be enrolled in other graduate degree programs.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: Students who have been given scholarship grants by the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) will enjoy the following benefits:
– Round trip air travel (economy class) between home country and Japan, plus a travel allowance of US$ 500 for each one-way trip
– Full tuition and fees
– A monthly living stipend
– National health insurance
– Other program expenses such as Japanese lessons, educational trips, internship, etc.
How to Apply: 
  1. Check if you meet all application requirements above.
  2. To complete application process efficiently and successfully, you must read the Application Instructions carefully before/during application process. FAQ may be of assistance to you.
  3. Go to our Online Application System to start application process.
Award Provider: University of Tsukuba
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University of Staffordshire Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students 2017/2018

Application Deadlines:
  • 31st May 2017
  • 31st October, 2017
Offered annually? Yes
To be taken at (country): United Kingdom
About the Award: As part of ongoing commitment to increase the number of high quality international students on campus at Staffordshire, the university has taken the decision to offer a range of generous Scholarships to international students
Eligible Countries: 
Africa:                  Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya and Uganda
East Asia:            China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam
Europe:                Norway and Turkey
Middle East         Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE
South Asia:          Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka
South East Asia: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
Type: Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees.
Eligibility:
  • Eligibility by grades:
    • Applicants with results equivalent to UK First Class degree:£2,000
    • Applicants with results equivalent to UK 2:1 degree: £1,500
    • Applicants with results equivalent to UK 2:2 degree: £1,000
  • Eligibility by country:
    Scholarships are to be confined to international tuition fee payers only who are domiciled in one of the countries listed above
    This will be evidenced in the application process by the submission of a valid passport
  • Eligibility by funding status:
    Scholarships will be available to self-funding students only and not to those in receipt of company, government or philanthropic trust funding.
    For example, students funded by Shell, the Saudi government, the Aga Khan Foundation etc. will not be eligible for a Staffordshire University scholarship
  • Students who receive the Alumni Discount of 15% will not be eligible for any further Staffordshire University scholarship
  • Students who receive the International Partner Progression Scholarship will not be eligible for any further Staffordshire University scholarship
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Scholarship: 
  • Foundation: Automatic £1,000 scholarship for applicants. 
  • Undergraduate: Automatic £1,000 Scholarship for applicants.
  • Postgraduate Scholarship is as follows:
    • Candidates with results equivalent to UK First Class degree: £2,000
    • Candidates with results equivalent to UK 2:1 degree: £1,500
    • Candidates with results equivalent to UK 2:2 degree: £1,000
Duration of Scholarship: 1 year for postgraduate, 4 years for Undergraduate
Award Provider: University of Staffordshire
Important Notes: The Merit scholarships will be awarded automatically on application to the University.
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International Undergraduate Scholarship Program at University of Adelaide 2017/2018

Application Deadlines: 
  • 20th January 2017
  • 23rd June 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Students from all countries except Newzealand and Australia
To be taken at (country): Australia
Eligible Field of Study: Any discipline except Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Oral Health and Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
About the Award: The University of Adelaide, Australia is offering a scholarship program to eligible applicants completing Foundation Studies or secondary studies overseas or in Australia, or those transferring into the later years of an undergraduate degree with advanced standing
Type: Undergraduate Degree
Eligibility: The selection process for the Adelaide International Undergraduate Scholarships is competitive, with academic achievement forming the main basis for scholarship selection. As a general guide, the University of Adelaide will consider candidates who have achieved an academic level which is the equivalent of a GPA of 6/7 (85%) for a scholarship.
As the aim of the scholarship program is to attract excellent candidatesvfrom a wide range of countries, factors such as country of citizenship and program of study may also be taken into consideration in some cases in the scholarship selection process.
Selection Criteria: 
  • Applicants must have received an offer of admission from the University before lodging their scholarship application (applicants with a conditional offer may apply, but will need to accept and meet the conditions of their offer before a scholarship can be confirmed)
  • Scholarship selection is based on academic merit (in certain cases country of citizenship and program of study may also be taken into consideration when awarding scholarships)
  • Applications will be considered and scholarships offered on a rolling basis until all scholarships have been awarded
  • Successful applicants will be notified within 4 to 6 weeks of lodging the scholarship application; unsuccessful applicants will NOT be contacted.
Number of Awardees: Up to 40 scholarships available each year
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship will provide each successful candidate a waiver of 25% of the annual tuition fee for each year of the program for the full duration of the program.
Duration of Scholarship: Four(4) years
How to Apply: Applicants may apply online for a scholarship here.
Award Provider: University of Adelaide
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