Latest Scholarships

Holland Scholarship for Non-EEA International Students

Nuffic Netherlands
Bachelors/Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 Feb/1 May 2017 (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts 2017



Brief description:
The Holland Scholarship, financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s at one of the Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences  in Holland.
Host Institution(s):
Level/Field(s) of Study:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Programme in eligible fields of study offered by the participating insitutions
Number of Awards:
Not specified
Target group:
International students from outside the EEA
Scholarship value/duration:
The scholarship amounts to €5,000.  Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.  The grant is awarded for one year and can only be received once.
Eligibility:
• Your nationality is non-EEA.
• You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
• You meet the specific requirements of the institution of your choice.  You can find these on the website of the institution.
• You have never before studied at an education institution in the Netherlands.
Application instructions:
You must apply for the Holland Scholarship directly to the participating institution of your choice.  The deadline for applications is either 1 February 2017 or 1 May 2017.
Further information about the application procedure and the specific deadlines is available on the website of the institution of your choice. It is important to visit the official website (link found below)for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Science@Leuven Scholarships for International Students

K.U. Leuven Faculty of Science
Masters (MS) Degree
Deadline: 15 Feb 2017 (annual)
Study in:  Belgium
Next course starts September 2017



Brief description:
The Science@Leuven Scholarships are for motivated and talented international students who are interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven.
Host Institution(s):
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium
Level/Fields of study:
•  Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics
•  Master of Biology
•  Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
•  Master of Chemistry
•  Master of Geography
•  Master of Mathematics
•  Master of Physics
•  Master of Statistics
• Interuniversity Master of Geology (only students applying for the specialisation Geodynamics and Georesources or Surface processes and Paleoenvironments can apply for the scholarship)
•  Erasmus Mundus Master of Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling
•  Erasmus Mundus Master Sustainable and Territorial Development
Number of Awards:
Not specified.
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The amount of the scholarship can be up to 10.000 Euro for 1 year. The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary.
For two-year Master’s programmes, the scholarship for the second master year will be only be continued on the condition that the student had outstanding results the first master year.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet and prove the following requirements:
•  the applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before,
•  the applicants have a bachelor degree from a foreign university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for,
• the applicants have not yet acquired a master degree or a PhD,
•  the applicants can prove having had excellent study results during their former training,
•  the applicants can prove a very strong knowledge of English*,
•  the applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven
•  the applicants are willing to act as an ambassador for the programme.
*Applicants who are non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS
Application instructions:
Applicants have to apply for the Master programme of their choice through the application form of the KU Leuven.   The applicants should note in the application form that they want to apply for the Science@Leuven Scholarship.  After completing the application form on the official KU Leuven application page, applicants need to register on the website of the scholarship.
Only applications that have been submitted (with the International Office and registered on the website of the scholarship) before the 15th of February will be considered for the scholarship.
It is important to read the scholarship application page and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students

French Government
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: before 6 Jan 2017 (annual)
Study in:  France
Course starts AY 2017-2018



Brief description:
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme was established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development to enable French higher education establishments to attract top foreign students to enrol in their master’s and PhD courses.
The scholarship programme funds master’s courses lasting between 12 and 36 months and offers funding for PhD students to spend ten months in France through joint supervision or dual enrolment.
Host Institution(s):
French Universities and Academic Institutions
Level/Field(s) of study:
Master’s degree programme or in a PhD programme (under joint supervision or dual enrolment, in partnership with a foreign higher education establishment) in three main fields: engineering science at master’s level (science in the broadest sense at PhD level), economics and management and law & political sciences.
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
For Master’s level studies, the Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,181 (a maintenance allowance of €1,031 and a monthly stipend of €150) and can be awarded for 12-36 months.  For PhD level studies, the Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,400 and is awarded for a maximum of ten months.
In addition, the programme meets various expenses including international return trip, social security cover, and cultural activities. Scholarship holders may also receive an additional housing allowance, under certain conditions.
Tuition fees are not covered by the Eiffel Programme.
Eligibility:
Nationality: This programme is reserved for candidates of non-French nationality. Candidates with two nationalities, one of which is French, are not eligible.
Age: For master’s courses, candidates must be no older than 30 on the date of the selection committee meeting, 6 March 2017; at PhD level, candidates must be no older than 35 on the date of the selection committee meeting, 6 March 2017
Origin of applications: Only applications submitted by French educational establishments are accepted. These establishments undertake to enrol scholarship holders on the course for which they have been selected. Applications submitted by any other means shall not be considered. Furthermore, any candidate nominated by more than one establishment shall be disqualified.
Courses of study: Scholarships are for students wishing to enrol on a master’s course, including at an engineering school, and for PhD students. The Eiffel Programme does not apply to French-run master’s courses abroad, as non-PhD scholarship holders must complete at least 75% of their course in France. It does not apply to training under an apprenticeship contract or a professional training contract either.
Combination with other scholarships: Foreign students who, at the time of application, have already been awarded a French government scholarship under another programme are not eligible, even if the scholarship in question does not include social security cover.
For Eiffel PhD Scholarship: Establishments may nominate a candidate who was previously awarded an Eiffel scholarship at master’s level for a scholarship at PhD level. Candidates who have already been awarded an Eiffel scholarship once during their PhD cannot be awarded it for a second time. No application will be accepted for any student who applied previously but was rejected, even if the application is submitted by a different establishment or in another field of study.
For Eiffel Master Scholarship:  No application will be accepted for any student who applied previously but was rejected, even if the application is submitted by a different establishment or in another field of study. Students who have already been awarded an Eiffel scholarship at master’s level are not eligible to re-apply at master’s level.
Language skills: When pre-selecting non-French-speaking candidates, establishments must make sure that their language skills meet the requirements of the relevant course of study.
Students undertaking a course of study abroad take priority over those already living in France.
Application instructions:
Applications are not accepted from students directly. Applications for EIFFEL scholarships are submitted by French Higher Education Institutions. You must apply and meet the requirements of the French Higher Education Institution in order to be considered for the scholarship.  The deadline for applications to Campus France is 6 January 2017. Application deadline to participating French Institutions is earlier and falls around November-December 2016.
It is important to read the Eiffel Programme Guide and the Application Guide and visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.campusfrance.org/en/eiffel


ICSP Scholarships at University of Oregon USA

University of Oregon
Bachelors Degree
Deadline: 15 Jan 2017 (annual)
Study in: USA
Course starts 2017



Brief description:
International students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit may apply for the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP).  The ICSP scholarship has a cultural service component which requires students to give presentations about their home country to children, community organizations, and UO students, faculty and staff
Host Institution(s):
Oregon University, USA
Field(s) of study:
Eligible programmes offered at the University
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified.
Target group:
International students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit 
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Tuition waiver worth $7,500 – $30,000.
Eligibility:
  1. Applicants must be admissible or fully admitted to the University of Oregon. New students must apply for admission to the UO for 2017-18 by 15 January 2017. 
  2. Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or eligible to receive U.S. federal financial assistance.
  3. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet the minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA requirement
ICSP students agree to complete 80 hours per year of cultural service as required by the program.
Application instructions:
To apply, you must complete the application form and submit supporting documents by 15 January  2017.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: https://isss.uoregon.edu/icsp


ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarships

ETH Zurich
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Dec 2016 (annual)
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts 2017



Brief description:
ETH Zurich supports excellent students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH with two scholarship programmes: the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) and the Master Scholarship Programme (MSP).
Host Institution(s):
ETH Zurich in Switzerland
Field(s) of study:
Eligible Masters Degree Programme offered by the University
Number of Scholarships:
The number of annual scholarships depends on the availability of funds.
Target group:
National and International Students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The Excellence Scholarship consists of a grant covering living and study expenses (CHF 11,000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver.
The Master Scholarship consists of a partial stipend for living and study expenses (CHF 6,000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver. The department can additionally provide a scholarship of CHF 1,500 – 3,000 per semester or offer an assistantship from the second semester onwards (with a payment of CHF 600 per month). The Master Scholarship Programme requires a financial contribution from the scholarship holder.
Both the Excellence and the Master scholarships begin when the student commences his or her Master’s degree and is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s programme (three or four semesters).
Eligibility:
The scholarship programmes are open to excellent students both from the ETH and from other universities (national and international) wishing to pursue their Master’s degree at ETH Zurich. The prerequisite is a very good result in their Bachelor’s. Students must belong to the best 10 percent of their Bachelor’s programme.
Application instructions:
You can only apply for an Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme or a Master Scholarship Programme if you, at the same time, apply for a Master’s degree programme at ETH Zurich (or if you, as an ETH Bachelor student, continue with a consecutive Master’s degree programme). The application deadline for Master programmes starting in 2017 is 15 December 2016.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships

University of Edinburgh
PhD Degree
Deadline: 1 Feb 2017 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts Sept 2017



Brief description:
The University of Edinburgh will offer 30 scholarships for PhD Research Programme in any field of study offered by the University for the 2017-2018 academic session.
Host Institution(s):
University of Edinburgh, UK
Level/Field of study:
PhD Programme in any field of study offered at the University
Number of Awards:
30
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/duration:
Each scholarship covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses.
Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be liable to pay tuition fees at the rate applicable to overseas students and must have already applied for admission to a full-time PhD research programme of study.
Application instructions:
To apply for a scholarship, you must first apply for admission for a PhD programme at the University of Edinburgh. Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application by 1 February 2017.  Please note you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship and to access the online application form.
Website:
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