Tuesday, 12 February 2013

OPEC Fund Scholarship Award

OPEC Fund Scholarship Award: The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is pleased to announce its Scholarship Award to support undergraduate students from developing countries in pursuit of higher education.
Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers - the cost of advanced professional or graduate training.
The winner will receive a scholarship of up to $100,000, spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master's degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year.
To be eligible the candidate must meet ALL of the following criteria:
  • Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
  • Must be a graduating student with a Baccalaureate from a four-year, accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
  • Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting September, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Masters Degree.
  • Must be a national of a developing country
  • Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields. Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

    For further details and application materials, see: OPEC Fund Scholarship Award Website
  • Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarships - University of Melbourne

    Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarships: Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarships were established by the University of Melbourne with the aim of assisting refugees and asylum seekers with the cost of tertiary education.

    Benefits:
  • Full fee remission and an annual allowance.
  • The amount of the allowance will be determined by the selection committee, according to the level of assistance needed, up to a maximum of $10,000 per annum. At least two new scholarships are available.

    Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must be in receipt of an Australian Bridging visa or Temporary Protection visa, and be a new or currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate coursework student. Scholarships will be awarded by the Undergraduate and Graduate Coursework Scholarships Sub-Committee based on financial need and academic merit.
    Application:
    In order to be considered for the award of a Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarship, applicants must:
  • submit an application for their preferred course(s). Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.


    For more information, please contact: The Manager, Undergraduate & Graduate Coursework Scholarships, Melbourne Scholarships Office, 3rd floor, John Smyth Building, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010.
    Deadline: 1 February.
    For further details, and application materials, contact: Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarships
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships, University of Birmingham

    The University of Birmingham has a long tradition of welcoming international students from around the world.
    As a leading research-led institution, the University attracts students of the highest calibre and is pleased to offer a range of scholarships to reward outstanding academic achievement.
    International undergraduate scholarships for international students.
    The University is pleased to announce that it will be offering the following undergraduate scholarships for students commencing their studies at the University of Birmingham.
    There will be up to two scholarships per country/region listed below and each award is worth £3,000 per annum (for up to three years of study) towards the cost of tuition fees and is offered to a student who is a national of the following countries/region:
  • Canada (Canadian Chapter)
  • China
  • East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda)
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Mauritius
  • Nigeria
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka/Maldives
  • Vietnam Please Note: Awards are offered for entry and cannot be deferred.
    Once awarded, scholarships will be renewed each year for up to three years, providing the students progress directly to the next year of their programme of study.
    Scholarship awards will be deducted from the tuition fees payable to the University.
    By submitting an application, candidates agree to their name being publicised as a scholarship winner.
    In order to be eligible for an award students must not be in receipt of a full fee scholarship from any other source.
    Candidates must meet the conditions of any other offer.
    The scholarship panel’s decision is final.

    For further information and an application form, please contact: Linda Davis, Student Funding Office, The Academic Office, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 121 414 7391. Fax: +44 (0) 121 414 6637. Email: international-scholarships[at]bham.ac.uk
  • Latin American School of Medical Sciences Scholarships

    The Latin American School of Medical Sciences Scholarships are for undergraduate study in medicine offered by the Cuba government.
    Applicants need to be high school graduates, 18 to 25 years old, from disadvantaged backgrounds.
    The ability to speak Spanish is not required. Students who do not speak spanish spend upto four months immersed in the language after arriving in Havana.
    The Latin American School of Medical Sciences (LASMS) educates a minimum of 500 doctors each year — for free.

    The program of The Latin American School of Medical Sciences is based on intensive advising and tutoring designed to help every student succeed.
    Students must pass competency exams at appropriate points in their course of study.
    The six-year medical school program, begins every September and is divided into 12 semesters.
    Students study at the LASMS campus for the first two years, and then go to another of Cuba's 21 medical schools, which are located throughout the island, to complete their studies.
    The Cuban medical training model combines theory and practice and is oriented toward primary care, community medicine and hands-on internships.
    In order to register and get a scholarship in the Latin American School of Medical Sciences (Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina - ELAM) interested candidates must go to the Cuban diplomatic missions in their respective countries and ask for the information.

    For more information and scholarship applications, see; Latin American School of Medical Sciences Scholarships

    Korean Government Scholarship Program

    Korean Government Scholarship Program: National Institute for International Education(NIIED) invites 150 foreign students for the Undergraduate Scholarship Program in Korea from 72 countries.

    Applicants who are interested in KGSP are requested to contact the Korean Embassy or consulate in their home countries.
    Korean Government Scholarship Qualifications

  • Applicants should be a citizen of the country to which this scholarship program is offered. (including applicant's parents)
  • Applicants should not be a holder of Korean citizenship.
  • Applicants should be under 25 years of age as of March.
  • Have adequate health, both physically and mentally.
  • Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of elementary, middle, high school outside of Korea as of March.
  • Possess a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80% from the last educational institution attended or have earned top 10% of G.P.A. among classmates.
  • Not at any time have received a Korean government scholarship for his/her undergraduate study before.
  • Not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.
  • Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.
    Korean Government - Scholarships Period
    1 year of Korean language course and 4 years of undergraduate degree Course.
    Korean Government Scholarship Benefits
  • Monthly Allowance: 800,000 won per month
  • Tuitions (an entrance fee and a registration fee): The full entrance fee are exempted by the host institution. The full tuition is exempted by NIIED.
  • Settlement Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
  • Repatriation Allowance: 100,000 won upon completion of studies
  • Korean Language Training
  • Expenses: The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the entrusted language training institution)
  • Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance during the period of their study program in Korea for major accidents and illnesses. (The medical fee will be reimbursed through the insurance company to the grantee after he/she pays first)
    Korean Government Scholarship - Required Documents
  • One completed application form (on the prescribed form)
  • Two 4cm x 5cm color photos
  • One Copy of a high school diploma
  • One Copy of a high school grade transcript
  • Two recommendation letters (from the applicant's teacher or principle of the school, academic advisor or the relevant chief of the organization)
  • One Self-introduction Essay (on the prescribed form)
  • One NIIED Pledge (on the prescribed form)
  • One Study Plan (on a prescribed form)
  • One personal medical assessment (on a prescribed form)
  • One Certificate of Health authorized by a doctor (only for those candidates who are filtered and recommended by Korean Embassy or Consulate)
  • One copy of a certificate of Korean proficiency or English proficiency (only applicable to those who have, In 2 years after he/she took the test).                                                                                   For more information and application materials, visit: Korean Government Scholarship Program
  • International Undergraduate Student Scholarships

    International Undergraduate Student Scholarships: The University of Dayton offers merit-based scholarships to selected International Undergraduate applicants. Applicants receive consideration for these scholarships on the basis of high school academic performance and ACT or SAT scores. Awards are made for two semesters in an academic year. A recipient must be enrolled full-time at the University (minimum of 12 credit hours), and will maintain the scholarship for eight full-time undergraduate terms providing he/she maintains at least a 3.0 (B) cumulative grade point average and participates in University-sponsored extracurricular activities.

    The International Undergraduate Student Scholarships awards will be based on the applicant's academic record, as well as the quality and strength of the current applicant pool. International Merit Scholarships are offered to selected first-year and transfer undergraduate international applicants. International Merit Scholarships range between $5,000 and $25,000 (U.S.) per year. Submission

    Deadline: May 1 every year

    Contact Information: Office of Enrollment Management & International Admission, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469, United States, Phone: 937-229-3717, Fax: 937-229-4814. E-mail: admission[at]udayton.edu. E-mail: info[at]udayton.edu. For further details, and application materials, contact: International Undergraduate Student Scholarships

    Josephine de Karman Fellowship

    Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust: The Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust awards A minimum of ten (10) fellowships, $22,000 for graduate students and $14,000 for undergraduate students, will be awarded for the regular academic year (fall and spring semesters or the equivalent where the quarterly system prevails), paid through the fellowship office of the university in which the recipient is enrolled for study in the United States. Study must be carried out only in the United States and all funds must be expended only within the US. Applicants should have manifested exceptional ability and serious purpose. Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities. Open to foreign students already enrolled in a university located in the United States. Students who are not citizens of the United States may apply for Josephine de Kármán Fellowships if they are already enrolled in a university located in the United States and if they will be in the United States by the July preceding the Fall Semester of the academic year for which they have enrolled. Application Complete applications, including official transcripts of applicant’s graduate and undergraduate studies at institutions in the United States and and two letters of recommendation, must be received by the fellowship committee postmarked. Late applications will not be considered. Deadline is midnight, January 31. Contact Information: Judy McClain, Fellowship Secretary Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust, P.O Box 3389, San Dimas, CA 91773,909-592-0607. E-mail: info [at] dekarman.org For more information and application visit; Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust Website