Wednesday, 17 October 2018

Accommodation Awards At University Of St. Andrews – UK 2019

Applications are invited for Prospective students who wants to apply for financial support towards their accommodation costs.
The award will be paid towards University accommodation fees in the first instance; students transferring to privately owned accommodation (including privately owned properties let through the University) will receive the award as a maintenance payment.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2019
Eligible Countries: UK, EU and international students.
Type: Postgraduate
Value Of Scholarships: The scholarship will be awarded worth up to £1,500 and annually for the full tuition fee-paying duration of the student’s program
Find Eligibility On The Official Website (link found below)
How To Apply: This scholarship is available for application through the Scholarships and Funding catalogue.
  • If you have applied for a Postgraduate Taught programme (e.g. MSc, MLitt, MRes, PG Certificate, PG Diploma, Conversion Diploma), you should apply for the Accommodation Award – Postgraduate Taught. You can apply for scholarships and funding by logging into My Application after you have applied for a Postgraduate Taught programme. You should wait until the next working dayafter submission before attempting to access My Application.
  • If you have applied for a Postgraduate Research programme (e.g. PhD, MPhil, MFA), you should apply for the Accommodation Award – Postgraduate Research. After applying for your research course you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the Scholarships and Funding catalogue.
  • If you are a current student at St Andrews, you can access Scholarships and Funding through MySaint. However, you should wait until after you have applied for your intended postgraduate programme before doing so, to ensure that the scholarship application is linked to that course.
 Visit The Official Website For More Information

General Academic Scholarships At University Of Bridgeport – USA 2019

Applications are invited for the General Academic Scholarships which is awarded to International students who are looking to acquire a degree program at University of the Bridgeport, USA.
This scholarship program is created to develop your leadership skills and interests. 
 General Academic Scholarships At University Of Bridgeport – USA 2019
Application Deadline: 1st December 2018
Eligible Countries: International
Type: Undergraduate
Value Of Scholarships: The scholarship will be awarded to the students up to $11,000 to $17,000.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must;
  • Have leadership/community giveback experience or potential.
  • Be International students
  • Be Proficient in English Language
  • Have good academic records
How To Apply: All incoming undergraduate international students are automatically considered for these scholarship awards once all application materials are received by the specified deadlines
 Visit The Official Website For More Information

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Overseas Partner Scholarships At Edith Cowan University Australia 2019 - Apply Now

The Edith Cowan University is providing the Overseas Partner Scholarship to International students who have interest in pursuing a degree program at the Institution.
Applications Deadline: July 30, 2019
Eligible Countries: International

Type: Undergraduate
Value Of Scholarships: The scholarship offers a 20% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of your course at ECU.
Eligibility:
  • Applicants must have completed an eligible program at an articulated partner institution off-shore;
  • Applicants must be commencing study at ECU in 2019 or 2020;
  • Applicants must meet ECU’s academic direct admission requirements for the course of your choice;
  • Applicants must not be in receipt of another scholarship or sponsorship;
  • Applicants must be an International student, not an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen
Application Process: To accept the scholarship, the recipient must:
  • meet any conditions listed in their Letter of Offer;
  • have met admission requirements relevant to their chosen course of study;
  • accept their Letter of Offer as per the instructions provided;
  • pay the indicative deposit and OSHC indicated in their Letter of Offer; and
  • be aware of the dates and deadlines by which the above need to have been completed.
Contact international.partnerships@ecu.edu.au for more information
 Visit The Official Website For More Information

Thursday, 11 October 2018

Fully-Funded Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarships For International Students

Entries are currently being invited form eligible candidates ongoing for the fully-funded Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarships for International Students. Interested students can see the details and apply if eligible. Submission deadline for this scholarship is 30th November 2018.
The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) is a competitive and prestigious scholarship scheme designed to encourage outstanding graduates or final-year students to take their first step towards a leading research career by studying for a doctoral degree programme (PhD) at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), one of Asia’s leading research universities.
Funding will be provided for up to 4 years for NPGS awardees. Up to 30 NPGS awards will be made available in each Academic Year. Successful candidates will be known as Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholars. Nanyang Technological University funds the Nanyang President’s Graduate PhD  Scholarship for International students at Singapore.

Scholarship Type:

PhD

Host Country:

Singapore

Eligible Field of Study:

Courses offered at the university

Scholarship Benefits:

The NPGS award terms are:
  • Full tuition fees
  • Monthly stipend of $3,000
  • Conference allowance up to S$4,000 per financial year (April previous year to March current year).
  • One-time IT allowance of $1500
  • Annual grant of $500 for journal subscription or book purchase
  • Thesis preparation allowance
  • Priority will be given for subsidised campus accommodation

Who is qualified to apply for Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarships?

  • There is no restriction as to the nationality of candidates but all things being equal, preference will be given to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents
  • You must have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent at Bachelor’s level. If you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree programme, you will need to furnish documentation from your university that you are on track to get a First Class Honours degree or equivalent.

Number of Scholarship:

Up to 30 NPGS awards to be offered

What is the duration of the program?

Scholarship will last for 4 years

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

There is no restriction as to the nationality of candidates but, all things being equal preference will be given to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.

How to Apply for the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarships:

Please apply at this link

Application Deadline:

30th November 2018.

2019 Reach Cambridge Summer Scholarship Essay Competition- How To Apply!

Applications are currently ongoing for the Reach Cambridge Summer Scholarship Essay Competition. Interested students can see the details and apply if eligible. Submission deadline for application for this award is 1st December 2018.
The Reach Cambridge Summer scholarship essay competition is designed for academically excellent high school students aged between 15 and 17 who would otherwise not be able to attend the School’s summer programmes.
Please note that this scholarship competition is not for application to the University of Cambridge.

Essay Topic: “If you had a billion dollars to invest in your country, what would you invest in and why?”
To craft a good essay requires careful argumentation, clear structure and personality. It is these characteristics that we will look for in judging applicants’ essays. We will also take into account the letter of recommendation supplied by your school.

Scholarship Category:

Contest

Host Country:

Cambridge University, UK

Eligible Nationality:

International

Value of Contest:

Winners of the Reach Cambridge Summer Scholarship Essay will be awarded with
  • Full scholarship: A fully-funded scholarship prize for one of our Spring or Summer Programs in 2019.
  • Partial scholarship: A partially funded scholarship prize for one of our Spring or Summer Programs in 2019.
Please note that both prizes include all those items ordinarily covered by the program fee. They do not include the cost of flights, or other items which are not ordinarily covered by the program fee. See terms & conditions for further details.

Eligibility for Reach Cambridge Summer Scholarship Essay Competition:

  • Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 17 on 1st December 2018, and currently studying at high school.
  • The students must complete the essays independently – they must be original, non-plagiarised work.
  • The closing date for scholarship applications is 1stof December 2018 at 23:00 GMT. We will only consider full applications submitted by this date. A full application is one that includes an answer to the essay question and all other questions on the “Scholarship” tab, the letter of recommendation from your school, link to the video personal statement and also has all other sections completed on the account page.
  • Applicants from fee-paying schools will only be considered if their letter of recommendation confirms that they attend the school on a scholarship.
  • The prizes provide, without charge, all those items ordinarily covered by the program fee, including accommodation, all excursions, lectures, theatre trips, workshops and tuition, and half board meals.
  • Successful candidates may be offered a program that is different to their original preference. We will try wherever possible to match up your subject choice if we do need to offer a different program.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 31st December 2018.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview in early January 2019, and will be notified of the outcome by the end of January.
  • The author of the students’ recommendation letter may be contacted for further information.
  • The final decision on prize-winners rests with Reach Cambridge Ltd. By submitting an application for the scholarship the student agrees to respect and honour the decision made by Reach Cambridge.
  • By submitting an application to the scholarship competition, the student agrees to assist with promoting the scholarship scheme if awarded a prize.
  • The successful applicant also agrees to their name being published on the Reach Cambridge website, as well as on its social media pages.
  • The student must have permission from a parent or guardian to accept the scholarship. Scholarship prizes are conditional on parental approval – a parent/guardian will be required to sign a declaration that they accept the Reach Cambridge terms and conditions and rules and regulations.
  • By applying for this scholarship, the student agrees to abide by the Reach Cambridge terms and conditions and rules and regulations, available on our website, as well as these scholarship terms and conditions
  • Students do not have to pay a deposit before applying for the scholarship.
  • Please note that all terms and conditions for Reach Cambridge courses, including the cancellation policy, also apply for scholarship applicants.

What are the selection criteria?

To craft a good essay requires careful argumentation, clear structure and personality. It is these characteristics that we will look for in judging applicants’ essays. We will also take into account the letter of recommendation supplied by your school.

How many awards are available?

Up to 5

How to Apply for the Reach Cambridge Summer Scholarship Essay Competition:

In order to enter the competition, follow these simple steps to complete a full application by the 1st of December 2018:
  • Follow the link below to set up a Reach Cambridge scholarship account (do not use the “apply” button at the top right of our website – you cannot set up a scholarship account through that link)
  • From your main account page, select the “Scholarship” tab on the left.
  • Copy your essay into the box provided (the word limit is 1000 words).
  • Your school must also write a signed letter of recommendation to be uploaded to your account. This should be written on headed paper, and should outline why you are a good candidate for the scholarship: it should tell us what makes you academically excellent, and it must give us some indication of your financial circumstances. For example, if you attend a fee-paying school, the letter must specify whether you attend the school on a scholarship, or whether you are full or part fee-paying. It must include contact details for the member of staff so that we can contact them for further information if necessary. This is the only part of the application that should come from your school – the rest needs to be completed by you.
  • A short (up to 3 minute long) video should be submitted in the form of a YouTube link as your personal statement. It is a chance for you to tell us a bit about yourself, why you think you are the best scholarship candidate and how a scholarship for a Reach Cambridge program will affect your life.
  • You must also complete all sections in your personal dashboard (e.g. School Info, Parent Info etc). Please note that if you do not complete all these sections of your application, we will not consider your application. They should all be “ticked” on your account page before the deadline.
  • Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to notify unsuccessful candidates.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 31st December 2018, and will be invited for an online interview.
Please ensure you read the Reach Cambridge Summer Scholarship Essay competition terms and conditions before applying. By submitting an application you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

When is the application deadline?

1st December 2018.

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