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)


APPLY here:

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.

Click on for more information!

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/