Master Scholarship (DAAD, Germany)

 

 

2014 DAAD Master Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance, Germany

Germany DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is funding master scholarships in Public Policy and Good Governance at German institution in Germany. A monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 € will be awarded. Scholarships also provide health insurance, travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases accommodation subsidies and/or family allowances. Student must have first university degree. Scholarships are available to both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals. The courses are taught in German and English language. Students must have university degrees that have been obtained during the six years before applying the scholarship.Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of applicant’s home country.
Course Level: Scholarships are for Master courses at a German institution of higher education. Before taking up Master studies the scholarship holders will be placed on German courses for normally 6 months (this also applies to scholarship holders in Master courses taught in English).The language courses take place at selected institutes in Germany and not at the universities.
Scholarship Provider: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:
-The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East.
-Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries.
-The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students of Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo-Brazzaville, Congo-Kinshasa, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe), Latin America( Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela, South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia(Brunei, Cambodia East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) as well as from countries in the Middle East( Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen) can apply for this DAAD International scholarship.

Scholarship Description: This programme is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. In addition, the training at German institutions of higher education should especially qualify the scholarship holders as partners in political and economic cooperation with Germany.
Number of awards: Not Known


Duration of award(s): The scholarships are for two-year Master courses (in some cases one-year courses) at a range of eight carefully selected PPGG courses at prestigious German institutions of Higher Education. The majority of these courses are taught in English or partly in English.
What does it cover? DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances. DAAD-scholarship holders are exempt from tuition fees.
Requirements: In addition to the completed undergraduate studies (Bachelor or equivalent) and the study results, the main criterion for selection is a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country. For Master courses taught in German or in German and English, good knowledge of German (ideally at completed A 2 level at the time of application) is an advantage for being able to pass the German language test required for admission to the Master programme at the end of the six-month preparatory German course. For all courses proof of good knowledge of English (is required. For more details please check the admission requirements for the selected course listed below. The university degree should have been obtained during the six years before the application for the scholarship. Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application. All Master courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants at any case.
Selection Criteria: The main criterion for selection is a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country.
Notification: Successful candidates will be informed in December 2013 or at the latest in January 2014.

How to Apply: Please hand in your application papers in duplicate (one original set and one copy) and indicate, that you are applying for the PPGG Programme! The necessary documents are:
• DAAD application form for research grants and study scholarships (please download here);
• Motivation Letter containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic / professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the programme;
• Full Curriculum Vitae including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience;
• Recent language certificates giving evidence of your level of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS) and if applicable in German. Please make sure to register in time for the respective tests. If the certificate is not available at the time of application, please make sure to submit the confirmation of your course registration including the exam date together with your documents. The results must be submitted to publicpolicy-at-daad.de until 1st September, 2013 at the latest. Fees for obtaining such certificates are considered as a personal career investment and will not be reimbursed.
• Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employers;
• Officially authenticated copies of all certificates.
-Applications have to be made for one of the Master courses at the DAAD Offices or diplomatic and consular representations of the Federal Republic of Germany. You can indicate a second and third choice from the list. Studying on a Master course not included in the list cannot be funded within this programme.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The next application deadline is 31st July 2014.
Programme and courses
Application form
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Master's and PhD Scholarship (KAAD and AIT)

KAAD - AIT Scholarship Program

 

For Master’s and PhD applicants:

	KAAD-AITScholarshipProgram The KAAD, by its German name in full known as Katholischer Akademischer Auslander-Dienst (the Catholic Academic Support Service for Foreign Students, Germany) has, since long, provided scholarships for young professionals in need of such support from countries around the world. Based on the agreement between the KAAD and Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the two organizations jointly provide scholarship support for qualified applicants from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Timor Leste and Vietnam, to pursue master's or doctoral degree program studies at the AIT. Interested persons may apply to any Fields of Study offered by the AIT. In exceptional cases, applicants from Thailand may be considered. KAAD and AIT will co-sponsor the scholarship for successful applicants. The costs covered by the KAAD-AIT scholarship include those for tuition and fees, a monthly bursary and rental of accommodation on campus at AIT standard rates. In accordance with the regular duration of the postgraduate study programs, a master’s degree program scholarship is granted for a period of four (4) semesters (equal to 22 months), and a doctoral degree program scholarship is granted for a period of six (6) semesters (equal to 3 years). AIT Admission Criteria Applicants for the KAAD-AIT scholarship must fulfill the general qualification requirements for admission to AIT postgraduate study programs, as follows. For the master’s degree study programs ·       a Bachelor degree (normally of a four-year program of undergraduate studies) or its equivalent in an appropriate field of study from a university or an institution holding an officially granted university status, both of recognized standing; ·       a significant undergraduate cumulative grade-point above average; ·       an acceptable level of English proficiency; ·       good physical and mental health. For the doctoral degree study programs ·       a Master’s degree or its equivalent in a subject related to the proposed dissertation research topic; ·       both undergraduate and graduate study cumulative grade points significantly above average; ·       an acceptable level of English proficiency; ·       good physical and mental health; ·       an outline, not exceeding five pages, of the intended dissertation research. KAAD Eligibility Criteria ·       Applicants are preferably Roman Catholics, or else have a strong affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church of their home country, with a personal, active commitment and dedication to development projects implemented by the Church, and/or tangible accomplishments in community development work under the auspices of national government units, international agencies, or non-governmental organizations. ·       Applicants should be of good character, personal integrity, and have a strong reputation for upholding morale and being guided by ethical principles of high standard. ·       Applicants should be fully aware, eager and willing to reap the academic, attitudinal and professional benefits from the salutary opportunities of studying in a foreign country and, while staying there, in an international community. ·       Applicants should have the capability and determination to cope with the physical and mental stress that might arise while pursuing their studies. Documents Required and to be Forwarded to the KAAD ·       One set of the completed application form, with two passport-sized photographs. ·       Two letters of recommendation from university teachers (preferably referees at the rank of full professor), who are specialized in areas compatible with the AIT Field of Study to which admission is sought. These referees are expected to evaluate the applicant’s academic qualifications and her or his potential for higher studies. ·       In the case of applicants seeking admission to the doctoral degree study program of the AIT, the referees are expected to give their appraisal of the applicant’s intended dissertation research, as outlined by her or by him. ·       Confirmation issued by the AIT that the applicant fulfills the qualification requirements for admission to AIT’s chosen degree study program. ·       One referee letter by a member of an organization of the Church in the applicant’s home area. In this letter, emphasis should be laid on the applicants’ personal disposition and religious convictions. It should as well specify the applicant’s active involvement in development activities or ventures of the Church, and/or of other community-based social development organizations. ·       True copies of transcript of records (college and beyond). ·       A certificate of English language proficiency, preferably of an internationally recognized standard such as TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System). ·       An institutional endorsement, indicating service clause. For an applicant to be eligible for KAAD support, this institutional endorsement is required. It is normally based on her or his active involvement in development related projects. ·       An essay written by the applicant on the significance of human resource development for the society of the applicant’s home country. ·       The applicant’s curriculum vitae. ·       An outline of the applicant’s career perspective into the near future (not exceeding 20 lines of text). Procedure ·       Interested applicants will obtain the AIT application form from the AIT Admissions and Scholarships Unit, P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand. The AIT application form can be downloaded from the AIT Admissions Homepage . Communications can also be sent using email addressed toadmissions@ait.ac.th . Applicants must submit, together with the application form, a short letter indicating that they apply for a KAAD-AIT scholarship. ·       Each application will be screened and assessed by Faculty members of the relevant AIT Field of Study and Program. ·       Applicants who satisfy AIT’s admission criteria will be notified to supply the set of documents, which is required by the KAAD. ·       Applications will be forwarded to the KAAD Partner in Bangkok, for their endorsement, and then forwarded for consideration by the KAAD Academic Council in Germany. The KAAD Academic Council will finalize the selection of scholarship awardees. ·       Successful applicants will be notified by the KAAD Head Office in Germany. ·       Applications for all master's as well as doctoral degree programs for the regular August intake must reach the AIT Admissions and Scholarships Unit by the 15th of December of the preceding year. For the January intake, applications must reach AIT by the 15th of June of the preceding year. Service Clause KAAD and AIT support young academics mainly to assist their home countries in their efforts to improve the educational standard and to uplift the quality of life of the population-at-large. It, therefore, constitutes part of the agreement that upon completion of their studies, the KAAD-AIT scholarship recipients must return to their home countries and render their professional services, preferably to the endorsing organization. The nature and scope of this service-in-return of the KAAD-AIT scholarship award will be agreed upon by the scholarship recipients and their endorsing institutions, according to their own rules and regulations. KAAD will include a service clause in its document to oblige the KAAD-AIT scholarship recipient to return to her or his home country right after graduation. In the event that a KAAD-AIT scholarship recipient does not honor her or his obligation under the said clause, he or she must repay to the KAAD the total cost of KAAD support. Further Information For further information, please contact the KAAD-AIT Scholarship Program Liaison person at the AIT: ProfessorJayant K. Routray Regional and Rural Development Planning School of Environment, Resources and Development Asian Institute of Technology P. O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand Telephone +66 (0) 2524 5609 +66 (0) 2524 5609 FREE Fax +66 (0) 2524 6413 Email: routray@ait.asia or contact AIT Admissions and Scholarships Unit at: Admissions and Scholarships Unit Asian Institute of Technology P. O. Box 4, Klongluang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand Tel. 66-2-524-5031 Fax. 66-2-524-5069 Email: admissions@ait.asia

Bachelor and Masters Scholarships ( Australia)

Scholarships for International Students in Australia – Australian Govt Scholarships 2015
Application Deadlines: 30 April 2014 is application deadline for most of the countries, but some countries have different deadlines, please check below.
Formally known as Australian Development Scholarships are now published as Australia Awards Scholarships for the year 2015. These scholarships are available for international students who want to live and study in Australia for full time undergraduate or postgraduate study. These awards are administered by AusAID for long term career development of students. This excellent opportunity is provided to the people of developing countries specially to undertake full time education in Australia.
Objectives of Australia Awards Scholarships are to develop skills and knowledge of students to drive change and contribute to the development outcomes of their own country.
The most significant advantage of Australia Awards Scholarships is to provide the cost of your tuition in your residency status in Australia. This also covers Return air travel, provide Establishment allowance and Overseas Student Health Cover.

Awards Benefits

Australia has many top universities and internationally recognised courses and also many exciting opportunities for future growth.
The Awards are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:

• # – Full tuition fees.
• # – Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
• # – Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials.
• # – Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID. From 1 January 2013, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an ADS is A$30,000 per year.
• # – Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia.
• # – Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre existing conditions).
• # – Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.
• #  - Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience.
• # – Fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

What can you study?

Study programs must relate to your country’s priority areas for development. These are listed on the participating country profiles.  AusAID Australia Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training.

How to apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship

Things to do before making scholarship application

• # – Check the application deadlines for your country.
• # - If you intend to apply, you must read the Scholarships Policy Handbook which included information about eligibility requirements, selection processes, entitlements and awardee responsibilities, etc.
• # - After finding out how in your country applications are accepted and apply accordingly.

Read more: AusAid Australia Awards Scholarships by Australian Government, 2015 : Scholarship Positions 2014 2015
http://scholarship-positions.com

Participating countries in the Australia Awards Scholarship

This page lists countries that are eligible for Australia Awards Scholarships, and country-specific eligibility criteria. Opening and closing dates can be found here
Asia

Afghanistan	Bangladesh	Bhutan
Cambodia	India	Indonesia
Laos	Maldives	Mongolia
Myanmar	Nepal	Pakistan
Philippines	Sri Lanka	Timor-Leste
Vietnam

Pacific

Cook Islands	Federated States of Micronesia	Fiji
French Pacific Collectivities (New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna)	Kiribati	Marshall Islands
Nauru	Niue and Tokelau	Papua New Guinea
Republic of Palau	Samoa	Solomon Islands
Tonga	Tuvalu	Vanuatu

Africa

Eligibilty criteria

Angola	Algeria	Botswana
Burundi	Cape Verde	Cameroon
Egypt	Ethiopia	The Gambia
Ghana	Kenya	Lesotho
Liberia	Malawi	Mauritius
Morocco	Mozambique	Namibia
Nigeria	Rwanda	Seychelles
Sierra Leone	South Africa	Swaziland
Tanzania	Tunisia	Uganda
Zambia

Middle East

Palestinian Territories

Application Deadlines

Country	Closing Date	Country	Closing Date
Africa	28-Feb-2014	Myanmar	30-Apr-14
Bangladesh	30-Apr-14	Nauru	30-Apr-14
Bhutan	30-Apr-14	Nepal	30-Apr-14
Cambodia	30-Apr-14	Niue and Tokelau	30-Apr-14
Cook Islands	30-Apr-14	Pakistan	21 March 2014
Federated States of Micronesia	30-Apr-14	Palestinian Territories	30-Apr-14
Fiji	30-Apr-14
French Collectivities: New Caledonia	TBC	Philippines	30-Apr-14
French Collectivities: French Polynesia	TBC	Papua New Guinea	TBC
French Collectivities: Wallis and Futuna	TBC	Republic of Palau	30-Apr-14
India	30-Apr-14	Samoa	30-Apr-14
Indonesia	18-Jul-14	Solomon Islands	15-Apr-14
Kiribati	TBC	Sri Lanka	30-Apr-14
Laos	24-May-14	Timor-Leste	15-Mar-14
Maldives	30-Apr-14	Tonga	30-Apr-14
Marshall Islands	30-Apr-14	Tuvalu	30-Apr-14
Mongolia	30-Apr-14	Vanuatu	30-Apr-14
		Vietnam	31 March 2014

How to apply for Australia Awards

Two methods of application are available. You must check your country application procedure and apply accordingly.

Applying online

Go to the Online Australia Awards Scholarships Information System (OASIS) website. When you register online, you will be required to answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be given a unique registration number, username and password.
You do not need to submit your application immediately. You can update your draft application form and supporting documentation until 30 April 2014, (or an earlier date specified on the relevant participating country profile). Once submitted, your application cannot be changed. We strongly advise applicants applying online to do so well before the closing date. (OASIS) experiences peak usage in the days leading up to the closing date and applicants may experience delays.
Refer to the Applicant’s Online User Manual if you need help: OASIS Applicant User Guide.

Applying by mail

If you are unable to submit your application online, you can apply by mail. Please check your participating country profile for contact details to obtain a hardcopy application form and any other templates such as referee reports (if applicable).
Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country. See the opening and closing dates for each country.

Supporting documentation

Check your participating country profile to see if your country requires additional supporting documents, such as referee reports (template below).
Referee report template [PDF 118kb]
Referee report template [Word 163kb]

Certified true copies

To verify a document as a true copy, you should present the original document and the copy to an authorised officer at one of the following in your home country.

• The official records department of the institution that originally issued the document(s)
• An Australian overseas diplomatic mission
• An Australian Education Centre

This official must sight both documents and verify with a stamp and/or a signature that the copy is a true copy of the original document. You will have to pay any fees charged by officials for verifying documents.
If you are submitting an online application, you should scan the certified true copies of your supporting documents (not the originals) and attach them as PDF files with your application.

Award conditions

Applicants who want to accept an Australia Awards scholarship will need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship.
Awardees are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the awardee incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship.

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Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Scholarship Tags: 2015, Australia, Awards, Featured, Government, International, Postgraduate, scholarships, Undergraduate

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Read more: AusAid Australia Awards Scholarships by Australian Government, 2015 : Scholarship Positions 2014 2015
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PhD Scholarship ( New Zeland)

Applications are invited for the 2014 round of the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS). The NZIDRS are open for international students (except from New Zealand, Australia and Fiji) to undertake PhD study at a New Zealand university. In order to receive the scholarship, applicants must meet the requirements for direct entry into a PhD programme at a New Zealand University. The NZIDRS provides full tuition fees plus a living stipend for up to 36 months. The application deadline is 15 July 2014.
Study Subject (s): Recipients can undertake PhD study in any discipline at any of New Zealand eight Universities: AUT University, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato and Victoria University of Wellington.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to undertake PhD study at a New Zealand university.
Scholarship Provider: The NZIDRS are funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand.
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
Eligibility: In order to receive the scholarship, you must meet all five of the following eligibility criterion.
-be a citizen of any country except New Zealand, Australia and Fiji
-hold a minimum equivalent 3.6/4.0 GPA OR A / A+ average in your most recent or highest post graduate tertiary qualification
-conduct your PhD study in New Zealand (not from a distance)
-meet the requirements for direct entry into a PhD programme at a New Zealand University. This includes; having completed the required academic qualifications for direct entry and meeting the requirements for English language proficiency.
-If you have commenced your PhD studies in New Zealand, your start date must be after 15 January 2014.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (except from New Zealand, Australia and Fiji) can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are funded by the New Zealand Government. Recipients are selected upon Academic Merit and the NZIDRS provides full tuition fees, plus living and other allowances for successful applicants. New Zealand offers a stimulating and internationally trusted academic environment, exceptional living conditions and is a recreational paradise.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarships will be offered for up to 36 months.
What does it cover? The NZIDRS provides full tuition fees plus a living stipend for up to 36 months. The NZIDRS cover:
-University tuition fees and associated student levies for 3 years
-An annual living stipend of NZ$25,000 or NZ$2083.33 per month for 36 months
-Medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 annually for 3 years
Selection Criteria: The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and the impact of the proposed research for New Zealand. Research projects should have a tangible, positive effect on:
-New Zealand’s economy, in terms of international trade and business development in key sectors
-Or, New Zealand’s population in terms of health and safety
-Or, Research and scholarship in the above two areas
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Download and complete an NZIDRS application form and submit it in hard copy by post
-Provide two academic references. Referees must send their reports directly to scholarship-at-enz.govt.nz.
-Provide a provisional supervision form provisional supervision form from the Head of School or Associate Dean of postgraduate at your intended New Zealand University.
-Answer all questions by completing all fields of your application form and submit your form along with ALL required documents to Education New Zealand by 15 July 2014.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 July 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Scholarship Tags: 2014, DOCTORAL, Featured, International, New Zealand, research, scholarships

Read more: New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships, 2014 : Scholarship Positions 2014 2015
http://scholarship-positions.com

Masters in Rural Development ( EU)

The Erasmus Mundus International MSc. in Rural Development (IMRD) is a high quality 2 year master programme (120 ECTS) jointly organized by six European leading

institutes in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, in collaboration with partners in the United States, China, Ecuador, India and

South Africa. Our main objective is to train students from all over the world to become specialists in integrated rural development.



Applications are currently opened and foreseen to close on January 17th, 2014.

A limited number of scholarships are available, courtesy of the Erasmus Mundus programme of the European Commission.
http://www.imrd.ugent.be/index.asp

 

ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLARSHIP + ACADEMIC ADMISSION 2014-2016

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW UNTIL JANUARY  17^th,  2014 (Central European Time)


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EU - Students

non-EU students

The joint International Master in Rural Development (IMRD), part of the European Erasmus Mundus programme, offers the opportunity to study the European vision on rural development in its diversity of approaches and applications, on a scholarship provided by the European Union.

The objective is to train specialists in integrated rural development, focussed on socio-economic and institutional aspects, not only from the European Union but also from developed, developing and transition countries outside the European Union through a 2 year master programme (120 ECTS) jointly organised by six European leading institutes in agricultural economics and rural development.

The Master program is offered by

• Ghent University (Belgium)
• Agrocampus Ouest (France)
• Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany)
• Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (Slovakia)
• University of Pisa (Italy)
• Wageningen University (The Netherlands)

in collaboration with

• University of Pretoria (South Africa),
• ESPOL (Ecuador)
• University of Agricultural Sciences of Bangalore (India),
• China Agricultural University
• Nanjing Agricultural University (China)

The methodology consists of a combination of basic and specialised training in technical, economic and social sciences, a case study of one month, an individual master thesis and a high extent of student and scholar mobility.

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http://www.imrd.ugent.be/index.asp

Masters Scholarship in different fields ( DAAD, Germany)

Deadline (July 31, 2014 )

 

Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

• Postgraduate courses for professionals from developing countries at German institutions of Higher education
• Duration: 12-24 months, depending on the particular institution
• Internationally recognised Master's degree
• Includes German Universities and “Fachhochschulen” (Universities of Applied Science)
• Support of selected programmes with a variety of full or partial scholarships
• Funded by the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) but admission is also open to self-financed participants or students financed through government or other sources
• Academic year 2014/2015

weitere Informationen

• Application deadlines
• List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines (*.pdf)
• Prerequisites and requirements/ Application form
• Booklet "Development-Related Postgraduate Courses - Educating Professionals for Sustainable Development 2014/15" (*.pdf)
• FAQs
• Postgraduate training 
•  

https://www.daad.de/entwicklung/studierende_und_alumni/bildung_postgradual/ast/08492.en.html 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)*

* The following information listing regulations and recommendations may deviate from the particular rules of individual postgraduate courses. Please find more detailed information regarding specific postgraduate courses in the individual postgraduate course descriptions.

Development-Related Postgraduate Courses. Educating Professionals for Sustainable Development.

I.   GENERAL QUESTIONS

1) At which universities can I apply? You will find a list of all participating universities under the following link: "Development-Related Postgraduate Courses".
2) I am already studying at a German university/ I have already been accepted by a Master’s programme that is not included in the brochure. Can I still apply for a scholarship? No. Scholarships are only awarded for the entire study period and only for Master’s programmes listed in the brochure.
3) Where can I get detailed information about the postgraduate courses that are included in the DAAD scholarship programme? At the following link, you will find our brochure with all relevant information: "Development-Related Postgraduate Courses".
IMPORTANT: Each university has included a link to its particular postgraduate course website underneath the description of its programme.

II.   REQUIREMENTS

In my country, there are only 3-year Bachelor programmes. Can I still apply? In general, a 4-year Bachelor degree is a requirement for application. For this reason, please ask the university you wish to apply to what the conditions are for being admitted to a Master’s programme with a 3-year Bachelor degree.
Which academic requirements must I fulfill? The previous academic study has been completed with an above-average degree and the performance is in the upper third.
Professional Work Experience: The requirement of two years of professional work experience refers to the time of the start of the scholarship period. This means that it is not absolutely necessary to have already completed two years of professional experience at the time of applying. However, these two years MUST be completed before you come to Germany. Applicants can improve work experience in a non-university related sector (government agency, government institutions, business, NGOs etc.). Teaching and research at a university or another research institute are not considered professional experience (exception: PhD postgraduate courses).
Language Skills
English: Regulations may differ across courses. To apply for a DAAD scholarship, a minimum of IELTS (Band 6) Certificate or a TOEFL score (minimum 550 points “paper-based”, 213 points “computer-based”, 80 points “internet-based”) is generally required.
German: For courses held in German, DSH 2 or TestDaF 4, at the time of course begin at least Level A2.  
1) Can I submit institutional test results from my university instead of a TOEFL/IELTS Certificate? No, only academic TOEFL/ IELTS Certificates are accepted.
2) Should TOEFL/IELTS send my original results directly to the university, or is a copy of my score sufficient? Please ask the postgraduate course you wish to apply for whether a copy is sufficient or not.
3) Do I have to wait to apply until my official TOEFL/IELTS results are available? Applicants with a complete application do definitely have an advantage. In order to apply for an Anglophone course, you have to prove your English language skills (TOEFL or IELTS). The test results can be submitted at a later point in the application process. However, if this is the case, please send the results directly to the university, not to the DAAD.

III.   APPLICATION DEADLINES

1) What is the deadline for submitting my application?
Please contact the respective postgraduate course regarding the application deadline, because the application deadlines may vary from university to university. Please also check the specific deadlines listed in the brochure. Submission deadlines are available here: "Development-Related Postgraduate Courses".
IMPORTANT: Applications from Cameroon, Myanmar, and Nigeria MUST be submitted at the German Embassy. Applicants from the People’s Republic of China are requested to include the APS Certificate as well as two address labels in their national language along with their other application documents.
2) The application deadline has lapsed. Can I still apply? No.

IV.   APPLICATION

1) How do I apply? Required documents (in the stated order):

• DAAD Application Form (available at the following link: http://www.daad.de/imperia/md/content/en/deutschland/formulare/forschungsstipendium_en.pdf)
• Hand-signed Curriculum Vitae (Please use the europass sample at: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/)
• Hand-signed Letter of Motivation (relating to current professional occupation)
• Research Proposal (if this is required by the university)
• Academic Letter/s of Recommendation  from your home university. The letter must have a signature and official stamp and must be of recent date
• Professional Letter/s of Recommendation from Employer. The letter/s must have a signature and official stamp and must be of recent date.
• Certificate(s) of Employment from the Employer in the home country including and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon returning home
• Proof of Language Skills:
     a) English – IELTS or TOEFL (Note: the institutional TOEFL is not accepted)
     b) German – required for courses taught in German; if available, for courses taught in English
• Certified copies of acquired University degrees (An Explanation of the university’s grading system has to be attached to all certificates. Copies of certificates must be officaly certified and if possible, DIN A4 or DIN A5.)
• Certified copies of Transcripts of Grades
• Certified copy of Secondary School Leaving Certificate/ High School Diploma

It is sufficient if the congruence of the copy and the original document are verified with an official stamp and a signature by one of the following institutions: German Embassy, German consulate, German schools or universities, which have hand over the original certificate. The regularity of translation has to be confirmed. The original certificates are needed for enrollment in Germany.
*What are official certified copies?
In addition, you can find all relevant information regarding your application under the following link:"Development-Related Postgraduate Courses"
2) Where can I download the application form? At the following link: http://www.daad.de/imperia/md/content/en/deutschland/formulare/forschungsstipendium_en.pdf
3) To whom should I send my application? Scholarship applicants from developing countries (on the DAC list of OECDs) can send their applications (under consideration of the various submission deadlines) directly to the postgraduate course. Please compare the application deadlines (LINK HERE).
4) Are there special instructions for specific countries? Applications from Cameroon, Myanmar, and Nigeria MUST be submitted at the German embassy. Applicants from the People’s Republic of China are requested to include the APS Certificate as well as two address labels in their national language along with their other application documents.
5) Do I have to be accepted by my preferred postgraduate programme before I apply for a scholarship? No. The postgraduate course decides on scholarships during the selection process. However, acceptance by the university is a prerequisite for being granted a scholarship.
6) How many copies of my application are required? Only one copy of the application is required per postgraduate course. However, if you have decided to apply to 2 or 3 postgraduate courses, you must send 2 or 3 full applications to the repsective courses.
7) Where should I send additional documents? It is definitely to your advantage to send a complete application without any missing documents. Please discuss the subsequent sending of individual documents with your course coordinator and then always send these missing documents directly to the respective university, NOT to the DAAD.
8) Where can I inquire about the status of my application? Unfortunately, we in the programme "Development-Related Postgraduate Courses” cannot provide any information about the status of individual applications. The coordinator of the course to which you have applied will provide you with information about the outcome of your application. The final selection of scholarship holders is expected to be completed in February.
9) Can I send my application via e-mail? Please contact the Postgraduate Course to ask, whether a paper-based application or an online application is required.
10) Do I need to submit a Certificate of Health along with my application? No. However, if you are selected for a scholarship, you will be asked to submit a Certificate of Health.

V.   SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES

1) Does the DAAD offer scholarships for my field of study? Under the following link, you will find a brochure with all postgraduate courses participating in our specific scholarship programme: " Development-Related Postgraduate Courses ". For information about additional scholarships, please refer to our DAAD scholarship database.
2) Which costs are covered by the scholarship? The DAAD pays a monthly scholarship installment, currently set at EUR 750.00. In addition, the scholarship includes costs for health, accident and liability insurance in Germany and an adequate travelling allowance, in so far as the home country or another donor is not already covering these expenses. Furthermore, the DAAD pays an annual research grant. However, the universities might charge additional fess not covered by the scholarship (e.g., enrolment fee, semester ticket, etc.).
3) Can I apply for scholarships to more than one participating postgraduate course at the same time? Yes. You can apply for up to three postgraduate courses to be listed in order of preference on your application form. However, most postgraduate courses only accept applicants who have listed their programme as first priority.  If you are interested in more than one course, please list up to three courses in order of preference (1, 2, and 3) on the DAAD application form.
Please keep in mind that in this case you will need to submit two (or three) complete applications to the respective postgraduate courses.

VI.   MISCELLANEOUS

1) Are there age limits? Because this differs from postgraduate course to postgraduate course, please contact the corresponding course coordinator.
2) Is there a test that must be passed during the application process? If your application is chosen for the final selection process, a representative of the university will carry out a telephone interview with you.
3) Will I be required to pay certain fees at the university despite my scholarship? You are not required to pay any tuition fees; however, a semester fee of approximately EUR 200 is required.
4) Which scholarships am I eligible to apply for? Please look for suitable scholarships in our Scholarship Database.
5) How do I prepare myself for a Master’s/ PhD course in Germany? Under the following link you will find all relevant information regarding Study and Research in Germany. 

VU University Amsterdam is offering VU Fellowship Programme for master students in Netherlands. The International students who do not have Dutch nationality can apply for the fellowship. Eligible candidates must be able to prove their academic excellence, must be admitted to a preselected Master’s degree at VU University and have not graduated from a Dutch higher education programme. Students must have excellent academic results with strongly motivated students. The scholarship covers tuition fee, allowance towards study and living costs, accommodation and insurance. Application should be submitted till 1st March 2014.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by VU University in Netherlands.
Course Level: Fellowship is offered for pursuing master’s degree at VU University in Netherlands.
Scholarship Provider: VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
Eligibility: -The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) is a scholarship for strongly motivated students with excellent study results.
-Eligible candidates must be able to prove their academic excellence, must be admitted to a preselected Master’s degree at VU University, do not have the Dutch nationality and have not graduated from a Dutch higher education programme.
-Students following a one-year Master’s programme may not apply for the VUFP scholarship for a second year.  Students already enrolled in a two-year Master’s programme who have not been awarded  a VUFP scholarship in 2013/2014 are not eligible to apply for the VUFP scholarship 2014/2015.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students (who do not have Dutch nationality) can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) offers talented prospective students the unique opportunity to pursue a degree in a selection of Master’s programmes at VU University. VU University has committed to providing approximately 1 million euro towards attracting highly motivated, excellent students.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The grant is awarded to students in their first year of a Master’s degree programme. Only students following a 2-year Master’s programme may apply for a second year and the prerequisite for a second application is the achievement of at least 80% of the 60 possible credits.
What does it cover? The VUFP scholarship covers your tuition fee, and provides for an allowance towards study and living costs (paid out in 3 installments over the year).  Please note that the scholarship does not cover all your living expenses.
-There are two variations of the VUFP scholarship:
-€5.000 to students paying the tuition fee for EEA students
-€15.000 to students paying the tuition fee for non-EEA students
Selection Criteria: The award is based on the motivation letter, the quality of previous education and the student’s academic performance therein.
Notification: All students will receive an e-mail on May 6, 2014 informing them of the Central VUPF committee’s decision concerning their application. VUFP candidates will receive an e-mail containing a nomination letter, the conditions of the VUFP scholarship and a statement of agreement.
How to Apply: Students can apply for a VUFP scholarship by sending an e-mail to vufp-at-vu.nl
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 1st March 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
Scholarship Tags: 2014, 2015, Featured, Fellowship, International, Master, Netherlands

Read more: Fellowship Programme for Master's Students in Netherlands, 2014/15 : 2013 2014 Scholarship Positions
http://scholarship-positions.com

Masters of Economics, HBF German Scholarship

The Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) Southeast Asia Regional Office invites qualified candidates living and working in Myanmar to apply for its Scholarship Program for International Master’s Programs at selected partner Universities in Thailand.

Two scholarships will be awarded in a competitive selection process for the academic year 2014 for the Master of Economics Program (International Program) at Thammasat University, Faculty of Economics, in Bangkok, Thailand.

For further information on the program please refer to the website of the University:
http://www.grad.econ.tu.ac.th/eng/

Application deadline for the Master of Economics Program (International Program) is: 14 February 2014

A. Preconditions to be eligible for the Scholarship Program:

1. All applicants with a bachelor’s degree in economics or a similar degree and a strong proven background in mathematics and statistics.

2. Applicants must live and work in Myanmar and be willing and likely to return to Myanmar after graduation.

3. Candidates must prove a very good spoken and written command of English, according to the required TOEFL and IELTS etc. score of the respective university and program.

4. Applicants accept to maintain student status throughout the period of the study. They should devote themselves fulltime and with ambition to the study and abide by all terms and conditions outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding signed by a representative of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung and the scholarship recipient.

5. We promote those studying and graduating who share the fundamental ideals of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung that is: democracy, ecology, solidarity and non-violence – and who take an active socio-political role. We give priority to applicants with relevant working experience and social commitment who seek employment with local civil society organizations, the public sector or research institutes/think-tanks in Myanmar.

6. We pay particular attention to have a balanced participation of women and men in the Scholarship Program and we invite applicants from all ethnic groups.

B. Financial benefits of the scholarship

The objective of the Scholarship Program is to provide an opportunity for students to develop their academic, intellectual and personal skills and capacities, their perspective on national, regional and international politics as well as concepts of development and sustainability. The Scholarship Program is designed to provide sufficient financial support to students and will cover the regular period of study as defined by the program.

The scholarship includes:

1. Tuition & registration fees
2. Travelling costs:
2.1 Return trip from Myanmar to Thailand
2.2 Travelling costs for field trip for data collection (if necessary)
3. Fixed monthly allowance for food, accommodation etc.
(expenses exceeding allowance have to be covered by student)
4. Health insurance

C. Application procedure step by step:

1. Visit the respective website of the program, study the application procedures and requirements in detail and download application forms. Fill out application forms and collect all necessary application documents.

2. Applicants MUST send the application form and all required documents directly to the University Program by courier or registered mail, delivered to the program office (please see the address below) before the application deadline.

Please take note that the final application deadline might be subject to change, therefore regularly visit the website of the respective program.

The University will only accept complete applications! Please check your application documents carefully! If you expect some documents to be available only after application deadline please inform the University (program officer) in advance!

3. Applications must send a scanned copy of application documents per email to Heinrich Böll Stiftung to Rainer.Einzenberger@th.boell.org.

Please send only ONE pdf. file per application (of no more than 5 MB file size)

4. For questions concerning the application process please contact the respective University (program officer) directly (contact see below).

5. Only candidates with sufficient academic qualifications and strong proven English skills will be admitted to the University.

6. HBS and the respective Universities will select the final candidates for the scholarship from the short list of admitted candidates together.

7. HBS and the respective University program may contact applicants for interviews during the selection process in 2014. The interviews will be held in Yangon. Applicants have to cover the travel costs to the interview venue themselves. Invitations for the interview will be sent out a few weeks in advance.

8. Decisions made are final. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

9. Applicants can re-apply for the Scholarship Program the following year. Applicants already admitted to the University but not awarded a scholarship may keep this admission for re-application for the scholarship.

10. Selected candidates may need to attend a mandatory preparation-course before the official start of the program, if necessary.

D. Contacts to submit applications

Graduate Study in Economics,
The Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University
2 Prachan Rd., Bangkok 10200, Thailand

Contact person:  Ms. Wannah Vejbrahm
(Program Coordinator, Graduate Study Program)

Email:      wannah@econ.tu.ac.th
Tel:    +66-2-613-2425; +66-2-613-2422
Fax:    +66-2-224-9428

Website:   http://www.grad.econ.tu.ac.th/eng/