Bristol University Think Big Scholarships

University of BristolBachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 23 Mar/29 June 2018 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts  September 2018

Brief description:

In 2018, Bristol University is investing £500,000 to help the brightest and best international students come to the University of Bristol. 26 Think Big Undergraduate scholarships and 26 Think Big Postgraduate scholarships are available for courses starting in 2018

Host Institution(s):

University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Field of study:

Any full-time Undergraduate programme (except Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science) or Postgraduate programme offered at the University

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

 The awards cover between 25 and 100 per cent of tuition fees for the duration of your course.

Eligibility:

You can apply for a Think Big Scholarship if you:

• •  are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
• •  applied to start a full-time undergraduate degree in one of the qualifying course or one year, full-time taught postgraduate programme at the University of Bristol in September 2018.

Application instructions:

To apply for this scholarship, complete the application form and email it to international-partnerships[at]bristol.ac.uk. There are two rounds of applications:

• •  The deadline for the first round is Friday, 23 March 2018.
• •  The deadline for the second round is Friday, 29 June 2018.

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 (Postgraduate): http://www.bristol.ac.uk/fees-funding/awards/think-big-undergraduate/

Official Scholarship Website (Postgraduate):  http://www.bristol.ac.uk/fees-funding/awards/think-big-postgraduate/

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Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian GovernmentBachelors/Masters/PhD Degrees

Deadline: 30 Apr 2018 (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Course starts 2018

Brief description:

Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

Host Institution(s):

Any of the Participating Australian Institutions

Level/Field(s) of study:

Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programmes that are related to your country’s priority areas for development which are listed on the participating country profiles.

Australia Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

Citizens of one of the participating countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. See the complete list of participating countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarship benefits generally include: full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Introductory Academic Program (IAP), Pre-course English (PCE) fees, etc. See the complete list of benefits at the official website.

The scholarships 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.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must:

a. be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Scholarship

b. be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship

c. not be married, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilisation phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) and not be current serving military personnel

d. not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently

e. not be applying for another long‐term Australia Award unless they have resided outside of Australia for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia

f. have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector)

g. be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken

h. be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to hold a Student Visa.

i. Applicants must inform the Program Area of any connection or relationship to staff employed at Program Areas or with managing contractors so that the application may be properly and transparently managed.

Read the complete eligibility criteria in the Australia Awards Policy Handbook (PDF)

Application instructions:

Most applications open 1 February 2018. Australia Awards for Africa are already closed.

Check the open and close dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas and how to apply. Deadline varies per country. The deadline for most countries is 30 April 2018 except for Cambodia (April 15), Kiribati (tbc), Laos (March 23), Papua New Guinea (February 28), Vanuatu (March 31).

It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the  country specific pages, and the official website (link found below) for detailed and updated information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships.aspx

Related Scholarships: Australia Scholarships for International Students

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2018 ARPPIS-DAAD Doctoral Scholarships for Study at ICIPE, Kenya

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Kenya, in partnership with  the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) In-Country/In-Region Scholarships Programme and African university partners, are offering doctoral research scholarships in the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Sciences (ARPPIS). There are total twelve ARPPIS-DAAD PhD scholarships available to nationals of sub-Saharan countries.

The primary objective of ARPPIS is to prepare young researchers from Africa to compete in an internationally competitive research environment within national, regional and international research programmes.

Icipe is an international scientific research institute, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya that works towards improving lives and livelihoods of people in Africa. DAAD is the German national agency for the support of international academic cooperation, and offers programmes and funding for students, faculty, researchers and others in higher education.

Applicant must have good command of the English language (written & spoken).

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: February 4, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded for training in insect sciences for development.
• Scholarship Award: The scholarships cover all costs of the PhD programme, including travel, living expenses, medical insurance, university fees and all research and training costs.
• Number of Scholarships: Twelve ARPPIS-DAAD PhD scholarships are available to nationals of sub-Saharan countries.
• Nationality: Citizens of sub-Saharan African (Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic), Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for these scholarships.
• Scholarship can be taken in Kenya

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: Citizens of sub-Saharan African (Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic), Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for these scholarships.
• Entrance Requirements:
  • The applicant must be a citizen of a country in sub-Saharan Africa. However, some country restrictions apply.
  • A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum pass of second-class, upper division.
  • A Master’s degree taken with both coursework and research in the field of natural sciences or other field relevant to the PhD project.
  • The Master’s degree must have been completed less than six years ago at the time of application.
  • Qualified female candidates and candidates from less privileged regions or groups as well as candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Qualified nationals of French- and Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa are also encouraged to apply.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with a maximum age of 36 years (men) or 40 years (women) by 31st December 2018.
  • Additional specific entrance requirements will be considered for admission depending on the eligible PhD project(s) selected by the candidate. For information on applicant requirements for each project
  • A working knowledge of English (written & spoken).
  • Completed application forms and accompanying supporting documents. Note: please start the application process as soon as possible, especially if some of the supporting documents are difficult to obtain.
• English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Africa Scholarships

Application Procedure:

Introduction –  To apply it is necessary to submit online scholarship application form.

How to Apply: Download and complete the scholarship Application Form

To download the Application Form as a doc file click here

To download the Application Form as a docx file click here

1. 1. Find a list of the available projects here: List of projects

1. 1. Then go to the online application platform by clicking here and add information and upload your completed Application Form and the following documents:
      • Signed curriculum vitae (please use the Europass Format: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/cv/compose)
      • Certified copies of all university degree certificates. Please combine into one file. If necessary, you may zip the file to make it smaller for uploading.
      • Certified copies of all university transcripts. Please combine into one file. If necessary, you may zip the file to make it smaller for uploading.
      • Copy of a signed recommendation letter from your employer (if currently employed) or University where MSc was undertaken. The letter must be on institute letterhead.
      • If applicable, an official letter confirming that you will be granted study leave from your university or research organization. The letter must be on university/organization letterhead.
      • If applicable, an official letter confirming release from teaching duties (university staff members only). The letter must be on university letterhead.
      • Close-up photograph in colour of your full head and upper shoulders.
      • Copy of National ID.
      • Copy of Passport biodata page (the page with your photo and personal details)

The accepted formats for documents are: doc, docx, pdf, rtf, zip, rar, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, tif, and the maximum size for any one file is 5MB.

Once you have entered and uploaded everything, click the Continue button. This will take you to the Review your Entries page where you can review and change anything in your application. When you are satisfied with your application, click the Continue button to submit your application. This cannot be undone, so please make sure all your application information is correct before submitting. We will send an email acknowledgement when we receive your completed online application.

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University of Sheffield International Merit Postgraduate Scholarships in UK, 2018

The University of Sheffield is inviting applications for international merit postgraduate scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the supporting statement.

The University of Sheffield is a premier-league, research-led institution with a population of over 25,000 students including more than 6,500 international students from over 115 countries.

Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Scholarship Description:

• Application deadline: June 15, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a postgraduate degree programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded for studying the subjects offered by the university.
• Scholarship Award: Merit Postgraduate Scholarships are worth 50% of the annual postgraduate tuition fee.
• Nationality: Applicants must be a national of or permanently domiciled in one of the following:
  East and South Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Mauritius
  Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
  Middle East and North Africa: Lebanon, Syria, Iraq,  Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Sudan, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco
  South East Asia: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
  West Africa: Benin, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Togo, Guinea
  Other: Brazil, Canada, Egypt, India, Japan, Jordan, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey and USA
• Number of Scholarships: Not given
• Scholarship can be taken in UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries:  Applicants must be a national of or permanently domiciled in one of the following:
East and South Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Mauritius
Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Middle East and North Africa: Lebanon, Syria, Iraq,  Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Sudan, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco
South East Asia: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
West Africa: Benin, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Togo, Guinea
Other: Brazil, Canada, Egypt, India, Japan, Jordan, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey and USA

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet following criteria:

• Applicants must receive an offer to study a full-time or part-time Postgraduate Masters programme studied in full at the University of Sheffield only before June 15,  2018.
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) courses are ineligible for a merit scholarship.
• Applicants Masters programme must commence at the University of Sheffield in September 2018.
• Distance learning courses are ineligible for a merit scholarship.
• Applicants must receive an offer for a course studied in full at the University of Sheffield. Masters programmes split between the University of Sheffield and a partner institution are not eligible to apply for a scholarship.
• All Crossways courses and Erasmus Mundus courses are ineligible for a merit scholarship.
• For tuition fee purposes Applicants must be self-funded and eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee.
• Applicants must not be a sponsored student*.
• For scholarship purposes all MArch programmes are considered as postgraduate taught programmes and are not eligible for undergraduate scholarships.
• Anyone studying a Masters/integrated PhD programmes is eligible for a merit scholarship in the Masters element of the programme only.
• These scholarships are not applicable to any postgraduate courses where the higher clinical fee is applicable, this includes, but is not exclusive to the following courses:

English Language Requirements: These are the qualifications most commonly presented by applicants. However, different courses require different levels of achievement in these qualifications.

• International English Language Testing Service (IELTS): Overall score of 6.5 or above, with at least 5.5 in each component
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) : Overall score of 61 or above, with at least 51 in each component
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test (IBT): Overall score of 88 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
• University of Sheffield English Proficiency Test (USEPT) (graded as a percentage equivalent to IELTS point score, eg 65% = IELTS 6.5): Overall score of 65% or above, with at least 55% in each component

International Scholarship

Application Procedure:

• Applicants can apply through online processor.

How to Apply:

• Applicants can apply for postgraduate study using Postgraduate Online Application Form. Applicants will need to include certain documents to support their application, for example evidence of your previous qualifications and a personal statement. They can supply these simply by uploading them to the relevant sections of your online application.

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2018 University of Primorska Fully-Funded PhD in Computer Science, Slovenia

The Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies at the University of Primorska (UP FAMNIT) is offering one fully-funded PhD scholarship at HICUP LAB.

The University of Primorska is the third university in Slovenia. It is located in Koper, Izola, and Portorož and is named for the Slovenian Littoral region, where it is located.

If coming from outside of EU the selected candidate will need a proof of fluent English language ability (IELTS —  with min score of 6.5, ToEFL iBT —  with the min score of 93 overall and in 20 in each skill or equivalent).

Scholarship Description:

Application Deadline: April 1, 2018
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD programme.
Study Subject: University welcome applications from students who are enthusiastic about working as part of a multidisciplinary team focusing on applied computer science research in the following areas: Human-computer Interaction, Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality and Pervasive and Ubiquitous computing.
Scholarship Award: The selected candidate will receive a 36-48 month scholarship which includes:

• Monthly payments between 700€ and 1000€ — subject to the candidate’s academic performance and previous experience and expertise.
• Tuition fees.
• Research equipment and a working desk.
• The yearly budget for other research costs for covering fieldwork and conference attendance.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known
Scholarship can be taken in Slovenia

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: EU as well as International students can apply.
Entrance Requirements: Candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic potential with preferably a Master’s degree with distinction and need a strong first degree in Computer Science or related subject. Excellent technical ability, programming skills and proficient active and passive English language skills are essential. We seek a candidate with good prototyping skills and an inventive mind for problem-solving. Specifically, we are seeking candidates with a very good knowledge in at least one of the areas of software engineering, 3D graphics, information visualisation, interaction design, computer vision, systems modelling, artificial intelligence, software development or similar. Applied mathematics or ability to learn such is also desirable.
English Language Requirements: If coming from outside of EU the selected candidate will need a proof of fluent English language ability (IELTS —  with the min score of 6.5, ToEFL iBT —  with the min score of 93 overall and in 20 in each skill or equivalent).

Application Procedure:

Applicants for the scholarship need to include the following documents (if not in English or Slovenian all documents need to be officially translated and provided with documents in the original language):

• A motivational letter (research proposal/personal statement).
• A Curriculum Vitae (personal details, work experience, education and training, language skills, development skills, awards and recognitions, previous research work, publications). Maximum 4 pages.
• Portfolio of previous research and/or development projects and/or DIY prototyping (e.g. mobile apps, web apps, DIY electronics, graphical designs, interface designs, system mockups, DIY prototypes …)
• A certified copy of any previously completed higher-level education degrees: e.g. bachelor degree, master degree, etc.
• Course transcripts, GPA (grade point average) certificate of exams and tutorials, including explanations of the mark schemes used and, where possible, an indication of their class ranking/position in the class.
• Two reference letters (your two referees must be able to comment on your suitability for a research degree level of study, one of them must have been your academic tutor) originally sealed by referees.
• If you will need a visa to study in Slovenia or UK, a copy of the page of your passport that gives your full name, passport number, etc.

How to Apply:

Firstly, applicants should send this information in a zip file via email.

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University of Brighton International Scholarships in UK, 2018-2019

For entry in academic year 2018/19, there are 30 University of Brighton international scholarships available to new, full-time international postgraduate taught-degree students.

The aim of the University of Brighton postgraduate scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.

The University of Brighton is a university of 20,685 students and 2,700 staff based on five campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings on the south coast of England.

Most postgraduate courses require an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no element less than 5.5.

Scholarship Description:

• Application deadline:  January 31,  March 31,  May 31, and July 31, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a postgraduate programme at the University of Brighton.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are offered to different departments across the university, all offering a diverse range of courses.
• Scholarship Award: This scholarship is worth a £5,000 reduction in the cost of your tuition fees, in year one only.
• Number of Scholarships: For entry in academic year 2018/19, there will be up to 50 University of Brighton international scholarships available to new, full-time international postgraduate students.
• Nationality: UK/EU and international students
• Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply.
• Entrance Requirements: To be eligible to apply for a scholarship-
  • Applicants must be a new, full-time, international fee-status student who holds an offer for a postgraduate taught degree with a minimum course duration of one year.
  • Applicants must have applied for the course of your choice at the University of Brighton, and have been offered a place on that course for 2018 entry.
  • Students studying graduate diplomas, pre-masters programmes, or equivalent, at University of Brighton partner colleges or those on PG Cert and PG Dip courses (excluding OSPAP, Law CPE PGDip and Accounting PGDip) are not eligible for these scholarships.
  • These scholarships are not open to students who are fully sponsored.
  • Existing international students are also not eligible unless starting a new postgraduate programme.
• English Language Requirements: Most postgraduate courses require an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no element less than 5.5, but a number of courses do have higher IELTS requirements than this.

UK Scholarships

Application Procedure:

Introduction – For the 2018 academic year, please email internationalscholarships-at-brighton.ac.uk with your University of Brighton student number in the subject line, and we will send you a scholarship application pack.

How to Apply: For the 2018 academic year, please email internationalscholarships-at-brighton.ac.uk with your University of Brighton student number in the subject line, and we will send you a scholarship application pack. The application form can then be returned electronically to the same email address or sent by post to the address indicated on the scholarship application form. Please note application forms will not be sent to students who do not have an offer of a full-time place with us.

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