Highly Qualified Personnel Scholarship Program at University of Guelph in Canada, 2018

The University of Guelph is inviting applications for Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) Scholarship Program. The scholarships are available for students entering the first semester of a master (thesis-based) or PhD program at the University of Guelph.

The OMAFRA – U of G Partnership funds the Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) Program to support the development of highly skilled graduates who can meet the changing demands of the agri-food and rural sector. The health of these sectors depends on a vibrant talent pool of skilled, forward-thinking learners.

If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: March 19, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for students entering the first semester of a Master’s (thesis-based) or PhD program at the University of Guelph.
• Study Subject: Scholarships OMAFRA’s priorities are contained within the following seven theme areas: Agricultural Policy and Rural Development; Bioeconomy – Industrial Uses, Emergency Management, Environmental Sustainability, Food for Health, Product Development and Enhancement through Value Chain Collaborations and Production Systems (Plants and Animals).
• Scholarship Award: Master’s students: $21,300 per year (up to $17,300 from HQP Program, plus $4,000 annual top-up from Faculty Advisor) and Doctoral students: $26,000 per year (up to $21,000 from HQP Program, plus $5,000 annual top-up from Faculty Advisor)
• Number of Scholarships: Not Known
• Scholarship can be taken in Canada

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: Canadian and international students studying in Canada are eligible to apply.
• Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for the HQP Scholarship Program you must:
  Be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, or studying under an international visa;
  Be entering your first semester of a Master’s (thesis-based) or PhD program at the University of Guelph;
  Not have already started your graduate program;
  Not be an OMAFRA employee
  Not concurrently hold other major awards such as NSERC, OGS, SSHRC or CIHR.
• English Language Requirements: If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply:

The OMAFRA – U of G Research Program uses a web-based software called Research Management System (RMS) for processing HQP scholarship applications and reporting on projects.

• You must register in the RMS before you can prepare an application. You do not need to register again if you have previously submitted a letter of intent (LOI) or full proposal to an OMAFRA-U of G Partnership program or an OMAFRA program through the RMS.
• Have an RMS account? Access the login page for RMS to start an application
• Need an RMS account? Visit RMS registration page to get a username and password
• Student research must address OMAFRA’s research priorities

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Forest Edge Doctoral Scholarships at University of Birmingham in UK, 2018

The Forest Edge Doctoral Scholarship is available for new UK and EU students to study at the University of Birmingham in the UK. Each Scholarship covers maintenance costs, tuition fees, and research and training expenses for the doctoral student over three years.

The University of Birmingham is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

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.

Scholarship Description: 

• Application Deadline: March 16, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue Doctoral degree programme.
• Study Subject: The Forest Edge will offer a comprehensive training programme to develop researchers and help to prepare you for post-PhD life in the industry, academia, and other sectors.

Projects, setting out from strongly scientific, social science, or cultural perspectives, align with one of the following themes:

1. Values and meanings– How (historically, currently, and in the future) do the ways we value forests influence their form, function, and, indeed, their existence?
2. Change drivers and resilience– Which ‘tipping points’ and ‘great leaps forward’ emerge from the adaptation of forests to changing environments? Can we design interventions to enhance forest resilience?
3. Communication cascades– How does communication at molecular, ecological, and social scales determine the functioning of forests? To what extent can we safely alter communication within and across scales to promote beneficial outcomes?

Cutting across these themes are two further, cross-linking, perspectives:

1. Scales of space and time– How far must forests extend, and how long must they persist, perform specific cultural, socio-economic, or ecological functions?  How can human and forest time and space scales be reconciled
2. Complexity: How patterns emerge – Where and when do critical sites and situations appear in forests? How can models that embrace complexity enhance our understanding of ecosystem processes?

• Scholarship Award: The award comprises:
• Full payment of tuition fees at Research Councils UK fee level for the year of entry (£4,270 in 2018/19), to be paid by the University;
• An annual maintenance grant at current UK Research Councils rates (the national minimum doctoral stipend for 2018/19 is £14,764), to be paid in monthly instalments to the Leverhulme Trust Doctoral Scholar by the University.
• All studentships will come with a minimum of £3,000 Research Training Support Grant. This can be increased, if there are justified project costs, up to a maximum of £12,000. Supervisors should indicate from where any further costs necessary for the project will be sourced.
• Nationality: UK or EU students are eligible to apply.
• Number of Scholarships: Up to 20 scholarships are available. A minimum of five fully funded PhD scholarships will be awarded in round one (October 2018 entry).
• Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Funding is available for UK or EU students only.

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

• The Forest Edge will offer a comprehensive training programme to develop researchers and help to prepare you for post-PhD life in the industry, academia, and other sectors.
• Funding is available for UK or EU students only.
• The tenure of the award can be for up to 3.5 years (42 months).

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.

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply:

1. Apply online through the University of Birmingham Postgraduate application system.
2. Within the application, please detail the supervisor and project title you are interested in under the Research Information section of the application form.
3. You can use our advice and guidance document as you complete your application.

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BW Businessworld Scholarships for Indian Students in Australia, 2018

Flinders University in partnership with BW Businessworld is offering scholarships for Indian students. These scholarships will cover 100% of the tuition fee for a postgraduate coursework business degree commencing in Semester Two July 2018 (up to a maximum of four semesters study).

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century.

If your first language is not English you will need to meet English language entry requirements in addition to the course prerequisites.

Scholarship Description:

Application Deadline: May 6, 2018

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate coursework business degree programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of business.

Scholarship Award: The Flinders BW Businessworld Scholarship is valued at approximately AUD$65,000, and will cover 100% of the tuition fee for a postgraduate coursework business degree commencing in Semester Two July 2018 (up to a maximum of four semesters study).

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: Students from India are eligible to apply.

Entrance Requirements:

To enrol at Flinders as a postgraduate student you must meet the following academic requirements for admission as follows:

• The equivalent of a three-year Australian bachelors degree.
• Some degrees may require work experience to meet the entry requirements. A reference or statement from the employer will be required.
• Special requirements apply to the four-year Doctor of Medicine.

English Language Requirements: If your first language is not English you will need to meet English language entry requirements in addition to the course prerequisites.

Application Procedure:

All applications must be submitted online unless you are one of the following groups of prospective or current students applying for:

• A research higher degree
• A one-year honours program
• A packaged program
• An internal transfer
• A deferral

How to Apply:

• Apply to study at Flinders University for Semester Two July 2018 in any postgraduate coursework business degree outlined below. All applications must be submitted by 6th May 2018.
  Master of Business (with specialisations in Finance, Health, Human Resource Management, International Business and Marketing)
  Master of Accounting
  Master of Business Administration
  Master of Accounting and Finance
  Master of Accounting and Marketing
• Successful applicants will receive an offer for their postgraduate coursework business degree for Semester Two July 2018. Students will also be assessed for any other scholarships.
• Applicants with an offer will be sent an additional application form to be completed allowing them to explain why they are India’s most innovative business student.
• The Scholarship Panel will shortlist scholarship recipients in early May 2018, with the scholarships awarded in late May 2018 in India.
• The scholarship recipient must finalise Flinders University and Department of Immigration and Border Protection requirements, and arrive in Adelaide before 23 July 2018 ready to commence study at Flinders University.

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12 Cologne Graduate School PhD Scholarships for International Students in Germany, 2018

The Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences (CGS) of the WiSo-Faculty is inviting applications for up to 10 to 12 PhD scholarships to outstanding students holding a Master’s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent) in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences.

The course program will start in October 2018. During the first year, students will take part in courses on multidisciplinary methods and theories and subject-specific courses.

The University of Cologne is a university in Cologne, Germany. It was the sixth university to be established in Central Europe and, although it closed in 1798 before being re-established in 1919, it is now one of the largest universities in Germany with more than 48,000 students.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: March 31, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue PhD programme.
• Study Subject: In particular, we offer scholarships integrated into the Faculty’s Key Profile Areas:
• Design and Behavior
• Behavioral Management Science
• Digital Transformation
• Demography and Social Inequality
• Markets and Government
• Value and Risk
• Scholarship Award: Students accepted to the program receive a scholarship of EUR 1.200 per month. The scholarship is awarded for a maximum period of three years and is tax-free. Scholarships start with the course program in October 2018.
• Nationality: International students
• Number of Scholarships: Up to 10 to 12 scholarships are available.
• Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

The CGS is looking for excellent students who are close to finishing their Master’s degree and who count among the top 10% of graduates in their Faculty. The program is taught in English.

English Language Requirements: 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.

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: Application is online only and is open from December 15 to March 31, 2018. Application forms and detailed information about all required documents you will find at www.cgs.uni-koeln.de : “Admission”. Please indicate which Key Research Profile Area you would like to join and please suggest potential supervisors of our Faculty. Please DO NOT send in paper applications.

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AGCARM Undergraduate Agricultural Scholarship in New Zealand, 2018

Massey University is offering agricultural scholarship for studying a full time degree in AgriScience, AgriCommerce or Agricultural Science. This scholarship shall be available to New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents who have completed their first year of this programme.

AGCARM (New Zealand Association for Animal Health and Crop Protection) is the non-profit trade association of companies which manufacture, distribute and sell products that keep crops thriving and animals healthy.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: March 31, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at Massey University.
• Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in the field of Agricultural at Massey University.
• Scholarship Award: The Scholarship shall be awarded annually and shall have a value of $2,500.
• Number of Scholarships: Not given
• Nationality: Students of New Zealand
• Scholarship can be taken in New Zealand

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: Students of New Zealand can apply for these scholarships.
• Entrance Requirements:
  • This Scholarship shall be available to New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents studying full time for a degree in B AgriScience, B AgriCommerce or BSc (Agricultural Science) at Massey University.
  • Applicants must have completed the first year of their degree programme.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: Applicants should apply by email.

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Galilean School of Higher Education Master Scholarships for Foreign Students at University of Padova in Italy, 2018

Galilean School of Higher Education, University of Padova, Italy is offering scholarships to pursue master’s degree programme. Scholarships are available to foreign students.

The University of Padua is a premier Italian university located in the city of Padua, Italy. The University of Padua was founded in 1222 as a school of law and was one of the most prominent universities in early modern Europe.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: April 4, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue masters degree programme.
• Study Subject: At the Galilean School of Higher Education, students are recruited in the areas of Humanities (Classe di Scienze Morali), Natural Sciences (Classe di Scienze Naturali) and Social Sciences (Classe di Scienze Sociali).
• Scholarship Award: The School will reimburse one round trip ticket from/to the country of origin (economy class) up to 1.500,00 Euros for each Academic Year, and cover the cost of books and miscellaneous documented expenses of educational nature, authorized and within reasonable limits. The School will provide free room and board in the University student houses and canteens. The School reserves the right to assign a grant up to 5.000,00 Euros to the admitted students, as a contribution towards personal living expenses; this grant is subjected to the economic availability of the School and to the evaluation by a specific committee; no other scholarships will be compatible with this grant.
• Number of Scholarships: Up to four scholarships are available.
• Nationality: Non-Italian citizens
• Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: This call is reserved to non-Italian citizens, residing outside Italy.
• Entrance Requirements: Applicants:
  • Must be eligible for enrolling in the 1st year of a Second Cycle Degree (Laurea Magistrale) of the University of Padova (check carefully this link for details on the pre-requisites and procedures). Please bear in mind that the pre-enrolment to the chosen Second Cycle Degree Course and the application to the Galilean School are two separate processes, and the successful completion of both is required to have your application examined. Please refer to the admission notice of your chosen Second Cycle Degree for the application procedure and pay particular attention to the deadlines, as they are February 28th for courses taught in English. Applicants who have not completed their Second Cycle Degree Course application alongside with their Galilean School application by the indicated deadlines will be automatically excluded from the selection;
  • Must hold a Bachelor degree (or be expected to obtain one before July 31st 2018) and not be older than 26 at the time of application;
  • Must complete the online application between February 7th 2018, 1.00 pm (GMT+1) and April 4th 2018, 1.00 pm (GMT+2)
• English Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of the Italian language is not required, but it will be taken into consideration for the evaluation.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: The on-line procedure requires the upload of the following documents:

• A copy of the passport (or identity card only for EU nationals);
• A certified copy (on headed paper, signed and stamped by the awarding Institution) of the academic transcript of records in English with the indication of ECTS credits or the indication of the grading scale used by the Institution, if ECTS grading is not available. The transcript may be replaced by the Diploma Supplement, if available;
• A copy of the First Level University Diploma (Bachelor Degree). If a Bachelor Degree hasn’t been obtained yet before the application deadline, the applicant must attach an official letter of the Home Institution, stating that the candidate is registered as a Bachelor student and that he will earn his/her Bachelor degree before July 31, 2018 (the expected date of graduation would be appreciated);
• Curriculum Vitae in English (a template can be downloaded here). Please, remember to indicate a valid Skype address in the CV; applications not containing a Skype address will be rejected;
• A cover letter, summarizing the applicants’ main interests and experiences in the specific field of study, together with the main reasons of their application to join the Galilean School.

After the deadline of April 4th 2018, 1.00 pm (GMT+2), the link to the application form will be disabled. Incomplete submissions will be rejected automatically. Services might be subject to temporary suspensions for technical updates. Problems related to the online application can be reported by email (imma.uniweb@unipd.it) or by phone to the University’s Call Centre from Monday to Friday (9 am through 5 pm – Italy time zone) +39- 0498273131

ATTN.: in addition to the on-line application, two reference letters are needed from experienced scientists/ professors who know the applicant. The letters must be written on headed paper of the referee’s Institution; they must be signed and sent personally by the referee, as a pdf file, to the Galilean School (galilean.school@unipd.it), specifying “Reference Letter (Name, Surname and date of birth of the applicant)” in the e-mail subject. A few general suggestions for filling the letter can be downloaded here. The deadline for sending the reference letters is the same as that of the online application (April 4th 2018); applicants who have failed at having their reference letters sent by the indicated deadline will be automatically excluded from the selection. Reference letters sent outside of the above guidelines (e.g. sent by the applicant instead of the referee) will not be considered. Disabled students or students suffering from dyslexia can refer to the Disability and Dyslexia Office to point out particular needs and to request information on the support services available to attend the courses, as well as financial aid. The School reserves the right to interview the students (e.g. remote interview via Skype) as part of the selection process. Applicants will be notified about the interview by e-mail. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of the Italian language is not required, but it will be taken into consideration for the evaluation. A selection committee will evaluate the applications and draw up a ranked preliminary list of qualified candidates.

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Hong Kong Global Leaders Scholarship at University of Queensland in Australia, 2018

University of Queensland is offering Global Leaders Scholarship for students from Hong Kong studying an undergraduate program within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. Scholarship includes $5000 tuition fee waiver for any undergraduate program.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions.UQ is one of only three Australian members of the global Universitas 21, a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities, and a member of Universities Australia.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: April 30, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree at University of Queensland.
• Study Subject:  Scholarship is awarded within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at University of Queensland.
• Scholarship Award: The Hong Kong Global Leaders Scholarship provides: a $5000 tuition fee waiver for any undergraduate program within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law and guaranteed professional experience to support career development, including an internship, mentoring and industry engagement.
• Number of Scholarships: Not known
• Nationality: Students of Hong Kong
• Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: Students of Hong Kong can apply for this Global Leaders scholarship.
• Entrance Requirements:
  • Citizens of Hong Kong who normally reside in Hong Kong and are not already undertaking any studies in Australia. Those studying English in Australia are still eligible to apply.
  • Students who wish to commence their program at UQ in Semester 2, 2018
  • Students must not simultaneously hold another scholarship
  • Students must have completed the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination or a *recognized Hong Kong sub-degree (Associate Degree or Higher Diploma) programs
  • Students who have received an unconditional offer for a relevant undergraduate coursework program and who are commencing students at UQ (the opportunity is not open to currently enrolled UQ students, or students studying at UQ on study abroad or exchange).
• 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.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply:

• • Lodge an official application online here for your chosen undergraduate coursework program. You must apply for your chosen degree program first before applying for the scholarship.
  • Receive a UQ Student ID Number and an unconditional offer (or a conditional offer providing that all conditions are to be met by the scholarship application closing date).
  • Once you have received your offer, complete the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law International Scholarship Application Form online here. You will be required to submit the following with your scholarship application:
    • CV/Resume
    • Personal/motivational statement
      This statement should be no more than 1,000 words and address:
      – The reasons for your interest in your chosen degree program, including why you wish to study this program at UQ
      – Your personal goals and ambitions and evidence of any previous activities or experiences (including voluntary activities) which demonstrates your commitment to those goals and ambitions.
    • One reference letter from teaching staff at your institution or from an employer, if available (in English). The academic reference letters should ideally rank your academic performance against your peer group.
  Please ensure that you read through all information outlined above and provide relevant documents as outlined in the Scholarship and UQ Application Forms.
  If your application for your chosen degree program has not been assessed by the scholarship application closing date, unfortunately we cannot take your scholarship application into consideration.

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