Thursday, April 14, 2016

The Commonwealth Scholarship 2017


The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is an international programme under which member governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries.
The CSFP was established at the first Commonwealth education conference in 1959 and is reviewed by education ministers at their triennial meetings. The CSFP is the only scholarship scheme in the world to receive such high-level recognition.
As part of the CSFP programme, New Zealand offers New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships to candidates from developing Commonwealth countries for postgraduate study (Masters and PhD) in New Zealand universities on a contestable basis. New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are highly competitive and for top level graduates.
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme and managed and managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). The selection process in New Zealand is managed by Universities New Zealand.
Each Commonwealth government has designated a national agency for the operation of Commonwealth Scholarships.
Eligible Commonwealth countries
Africa Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Caribbean Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Asia Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Pacific Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Qualification types
New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships are available for the following postgraduate qualifications:
Masters Degree (1 – 2 years)
PhD (up to 3.5 years)
Closing dates
The closing date for New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships is determined by each country’s Nominating Agency. Please contact your local Nominating Agency for more information.
Eligibility criteria checklist
Applicants from all eligible countries must meet the following conditions to be eligible for a New Zealand Scholarship:
I will be at least 18 years old at the time I start the scholarship
The country I am living in is in the list of eligible countries
I am a citizen of the country I am living in
I have been living in this country for at least the last two years (unless you are a member of the diplomatic corps or a dependent of a member of the diplomatic corps)
I confirm that I am not currently serving in the military
I want to study in New Zealand; or
I want to study in the Pacific and I am from Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu or Vanuatu
I want to study at a level that is listed as available for my country for the scholarship that I am applying for
I expect to meet Immigration requirements for a student visa to New Zealand or the Pacific country I will study in (i.e. medical checks, etc.). Please check the following website for further information:
New Zealand: www.immigration.govt.nz (external link)
Fiji: www.immigration.gov.fj (external link)
Papua New Guinea: www.immigration.gov.pg (external link)
Vanuatu: www.vanuatuhktc.org (external link)
I expect to meet the academic entry requirements (including English language ability) to get into my preferred programme of study
I confirm that I have not been previously terminated from a New Zealand Government Scholarship because of poor academic performance or personal conduct
I can demonstrate that the study I want to do will enable me to contribute to the sustainable development of my home country
I am committed to return to my country for a minimum of two years at the end of my scholarship to contribute to my country’s development
Preferences
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong academic ability, leadership qualities, and a commitment to the development of their home country.
Preference is also given to candidates who are 39 years of age or younger at the time of commencing their scholarship.
Preference will be given to candidates who apply to study in academic disciplines relating to priority sectors.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for a New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship please note the following:
You may only apply using the New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship Application form as a hard copy. Please note that applicants are unable to apply online. You must submit your application to your local Nominating Agency.
The following steps can only be completed once the online application portal opens on 1 February 2016.
Step One: Confirm your eligibility
Before you start your application, check your eligibility against the requirements.
Step Two: Decide the type of institution and qualification
If you are eligible, decide the type of institution and qualification that is right for you. For more information, please see on our Frequently Asked Questions . For information about studying in New Zealand visitwww.studyinnewzealand.com (external link).
Step Three: Apply for an Offer of Place
Once you have selected your institution and qualification, you will need to seek an offer of place at one of our New Zealand institutions. Please refer to our list of New Zealand institutions for further information here.
Step Four: Apply for a New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship
Please submit your completed application to the Nominating Agency in your home country, including your offer of place. Failure to do so will result in your application being deemed ineligible. It is important to note that applications sent directly to MFAT or Universities New Zealand will be deemed ineligible.
The Nominating Agency in your country will then nominate the two strongest applications to be forwarded to Universities New Zealand to be assessed against all other nominated New Zealand Commonwealth applications from across the Commonwealth.
Documentation required
When submitting your New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship application to your local Nominating Agency you must attach the following official documentation:
1. One of the following:
Verified copy of passport
Verified copy of birth certificate
Verified copy of other official government issued ID
2. Copy of Offer of Place from New Zealand institution
3. Verified copies of relevant academic transcripts
4. Verified copies of relevant completion certificates
5. Contact details of most recent employer and two most relevant other employers
6. A non-verified copy of an IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) which will be verified by MFAT online using the TRF Verification Service OR An original copy of a TOEFL test result form. Whichever is provided it must have been completed in the last 24 months.
https://www.mfat.govt.nz/…/Tertiary-Application-Form-Common…
Contact the national agency in your home country for more information
For Pakistan
Mr Anwat Farooq Sadozai
Research Officer
Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination
Scholarship Sector
Room 03, Floor 11
Shaheed-e-Millat Secretariat
Blue Area
Islamabad
Pakistan
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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Scholarship (STTS) for International Students in Netherlands

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For Undergraduate study in The Netherlands
Good Opportunity !!!
Saxion Top Talent Scholarship (STTS) for International Students in Netherlands, 2014/15
Saxion University of Applied Sciences is offering undergraduate scholarship for Non-European students. IELTS score of 6.5 or higher is required. Applicants must be in or starting the admission procedure to one of Saxion’s International Bachelor Programmes as a new student in the bachelor programme. Scholarship covers tuition fee, with exception of the governmental registration fee. Scholarship is awarded for one academic year. Application must be submitted by 1 May 2014 for September 2014 intake.
Scholarship is awarded to learn any one of the course offered by the Saxion University of Applied Sciences.
Eligibility:-You must have outstanding study results, with an average mark of 75% or higher,
-You must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher,
-You must be in or starting the admission procedure to one of Saxion’s International Bachelor Programmes as a new student in the bachelor programme,
-You must be a student with a nationality from outside the EU/EEA,
-Scholarships are only awarded for programmes of at least 6-month duration,
-Scholarships are awarded for one academic year.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

MEDICAL studies at Undergraduate and Graduate Level

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For MEDICAL studies at Undergraduate and Graduate Level
Few days left !!!
Application is online, so HURRY UP and also SPREAD the words to HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES willing to go for medical degree.
And there is no Application Fee.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences International Scholarship, Iran 2014/2015
The Vice-Chancellor of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is offering International Scholarship. The scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate level. The scholarship will be awarded to selected online applications submitted to TUMS regarding studying in one of the programs offered by TUMS Schools. The applicant must have obtained an undergraduate degree in the field related to her/his desired field of study (graduate level). Application should be submitted till 1st April 2014.
Scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Eligibility:- -For undergraduate level of studies: the applicant must have finished high school.
-For graduate level of studies: the applicant must have obtained an undergraduate degree in the field related to her/his desired field of study.
-Language Proficiency: language of instruction will be English.
-The applicant needs to have proof of English language ability to write, read, and understand.
-Our official language is Persian/Farsi and we will assist those who wish to pursue their education in Persian/Farsi.
-The scholarship is only for non-Iranian citizens.

Scholarships of the Government of the Slovak Republic 2014/2015

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 Deadline: 29 May 2014

Open to: applicants from Afghanistan, Kenya, Moldova, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Ukraine, Mongolia, Palestinian National Authority and Vietnam
Scholarship: 280 EUR monthly, plus the availability of merit scholarships

Description

The provision of scholarships of the Government of the Slovak Republic is a long-term component of development assistance by the SR, which is a programme and project activity of the SR Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the framework of the international community. In 2007, the Slovak Government adopted Act no. 617/2007 on Official Development Assistance by the Slovak Republic, creating the institutional basis for the provision of official development aid (hereinafter simply “ODA”) in all its forms.
For ensuring the coordination of procedures between individual providers of SR development aid the SR Government adopted the Medium-Term Strategy for Official Development Aid by the Slovak Republic for 2009-2013 and the National Development Aid Programme for 2012 (hereinafter simply of the “National Programme”), which in point B.3 of SR Government Resolution no. 19/2012 commits the SR Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport to provide study for recipients of scholarships of the SR Government from developing countries at public universities.
The provision of scholarships of the SR Government in the framework of conditions set out by the OECD for realization of ODA includes also scholarships of the SR Government for Slovak nationals living abroad.
The Slovak Republic Ministry of Education, Science, Research & Sport shall provide a foreigner an SR Government scholarship during the standard length of studies as a student of a public university in the SR as follows:
  1. Language and vocational training – €280 monthly; €0 merit scholarship;
  2. Higher education: first degree - €280 monthly; €50 merit scholarship;
  3. Higher education: second degree - €280 monthly; €50 merit scholarship;
  4. Higher education: third degree - €330 monthly; €170 merit scholarship.

Eligibility

Scholarships are open to applicants from Afghanistan, Kenya, Moldova, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Ukraine, Mongolia, Palestinian National Authority and Vietnam.

Application

The deadline for submission of online application form HERE  for the scholarships of the SR Government for the academic year 2014/2015 is 29 May 2014.
You can see the list of required documents HERE. For questions, please use the contact page HERE or contact the Slovak Embassy in your country.

Scholarships for SAARC Countries in Bhutan

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UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Scholarships for SAARC Countries in Bhutan, 2014-2017
The UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS) at Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment (UWICE), Bumthang, Bhutan is offering scholarships for South Asian students. Scholarships will be awarded for three years Sustainable Development degree program to be undertaken at College of Natural Resources (CNR), Royal University of Bhutan in Lobesa, Punakha, Bhutan from July 2014 to July 2017. After completing sustainable degree program in CNR, students will also need to undergo one-year independent forestry/conservation/environment research related program in UWICE (August 2017- July 2018).
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded to undertake Sustainable Development degree program and forestry/conservation/environment research related program.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing degree program at College of Natural Resources (CNR), Royal University of Bhutan in Lobesa,Punakha, Bhutan from July 2014 to July 2017. After completing sustainable degree program in CNR, students will also need to undergo one-year research program in UWICE (August 2017- July 2018).
Scholarship Provider: South Asia Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Bhutan
Eligibility:
-Candidates must be class XII pass with minimum of 55% in English
-He/She should be fluent in English (both in written and speaking)
-He/She should produce English Language Proficiency Certificate from recognized/competent institutions
-He/she should be below 35 years of age and need to submit the birth certificate along with other relevant documents.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Candidates from eight SAARC countries (India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan and Afghanistan) can apply for these scholarships
Scholarship Description: The UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS) at Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment (UWICE), Bumthang, Bhutan is pleased to announce the Madanjeet Singh scholarship for three years Sustainable Development degree program to be undertaken at College of Natural Resources (CNR), Royal University of Bhutan in Lobesa, Punakha, Bhutan from July 2014 to July 2017. The selected candidate (after completing sustainable degree program in CNR) will also need to undergo one-year independent forestry/conservation/environment research related program in UWICE (August 2017- July 2018). One candidate each from eight SAARC countries (India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan and Afghanistan) will be selected for the scholarship.
Number of award(s): One candidate each from eight SAARC countries (India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan and Afghanistan) will be selected for the scholarship.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships for South Asian students will be awarded for three years.
What does it cover? The scholarship will cover:
-Tuition fees
-Economy air travel from the scholar’s place of residence within SAARC to Bhutan and back
-Monthly stipend of Nu. 12,000.00 based on existing SAARC scholarship rate to cover logistics and personal expenses
-Nominal book allowance and printings (Nu. 5000.00 per year)
-In-country travel as per Royal Government of Bhutan’s rate (Nu. 150.00 per day while on travel)
Selection Criteria: South Asia Foundation (SAF) office in each country will select one candidate each based on the eligibility criteria mentioned herein and the name of the selected candidate from each SAARC country should reach to the office of the Program Director, Madanjeet Singh Center for South Asia Forestry Studies, Lamai Goempa, latest by 30 April, 2014 through SAF office in the respective country for further scrutiny and acceptance into forestry degree program at College of Natural Resources. Should the documents be sent via e-mail, it should be sent to swangchuk-at-uwice.gov.bt. The final assessment of the selected candidates from SAARC countries will be done jointly by team of committee from College of Natural Resources and Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Forestry Studies.
Notification: Based on the final assessment, candidate may or may not be accepted into the program if SAF offices of the SAARC countries have failed to follow the set eligibility criteria. The right of acceptance or rejection of candidates nominated by SAARC countries into the sustainable degree program reserves with the UMCSAFS and College of Natural Resources. The letter of acceptance or rejection into the scholarship program will be sent to SAF office of the respective SAARC country for further conveyance to the individual candidate latest by 7th June 2013 via e-mail.
How to Apply: Applicants should apply by post. All candidates applying for UMCSAFS scholarship program should submit the following documents to the SAF office of the respective SAARC country. The documents sent via e-mail  shall also be accepted. The documents should be sent to swangchuk-at-uwice.gov.bt.
1. Class XII Certificate
2. Class XII Transcript/Marksheet
3. English Language Proficiency Certificate
4. A copy of Citizenship ID card and valid passport
5. Security clearance certificate from respective countries
6. Medical fitness certificate from competent government hospital of respective countries
7. Birth Certificate
8. Contact e-mail and phone numbers
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 April, 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

scholarships for New Zealand

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New Zealand : Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA)
Application Deadline : 28 March 2014
Applications are now open for the 2014 round of the Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA).The Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) is an outbound scholarship programme funded by the New Zealand government.
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Scholarship For Women in UK & Ireland

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L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK & Ireland Fellowships
Applications for the 2014 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK & Ireland Fellowships are now open to any female postdoctoral researchers working in the field of life or physical sciences. Four Fellowships will be awarded in 2014 to outstanding female postdoctoral Continue reading →

Scholarship in Italy

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Italy: Bocconi Scholarship for International Students – Graduate
Bocconi University is committed to making higher education accessible to our students from all backgrounds worldwide. For the 2014-2015 academic year 30 Bocconi Scholarship for International Students will be made available for first year International Graduate applicants based on their family’s economic condition. Continue reading →
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