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Wednesday, 29 March 2017

Roehampton University-Sacred Heart (RUSH) PhD Studentships

Brief description:
Thanks to generous funding from the Society of the Sacred Heart, three fully-funded, full-time PhD studentships are available for new overseas students, starting 1 October 2017. The studentships are for the support of three candidates with a strong academic record and the potential for academic excellence at doctoral level.
Preference will be given to candidates from lower or middle income countries. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to contributing to their home community through their planned research project or area of study, and through their future career plans.
Host Institution(s):
University of Roehampton, UK
Level/Field of study:
PhD Programme where the planned research project or area of study, may be, for example, related to education, human rights, theology/philosophy, other topics relevant to justice, community service, environmental development.
This is only an indicative list; no disciplinary areas are excluded, and specific projects and intentions will be assessed in relation to the broad criterion of making a contribution to the student’s home community.
Number of Awards:
3
Target group:
Open to all international students but preference will be given to candidates from lower or middle income countries
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The scholarship covers the fees at overseas rates, stipend at Research Council UK rates, currently £16,057 (tax-free), and contribution to research project costs.
The scholarships are for 3 years, subject to annual assessments of  satisfactory progress.
Eligibility:
You must meet the standard requirements for PhD study at Roehampton. The criteria are:
•  Academic excellence – record to date and potential
• Nationality and domicile (candidates must declare all nationalities held; preference will be given to those who are solely citizens of and domiciled in lower-middle income countries*)
• Commitment to contributing to the student’s home community
• Fit of proposed project to the research environment at Roehampton and available supervisory expertise
Application instructions:
Applications are currently closed.
Prior to submitting a full application, candidates should contact a potential academic supervisor at Roehampton to discuss their project ideas.  Applications should be submitted by 5 December 2016.
It is important to read the scholarship brochure and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:

British Chevening Scholarships for International Students

Brief description:
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme offers awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study for a master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.
Host Institution(s):
Any university in the UK
Level/Field(s) of study:
Masters Degree Programme in any subject at any UK university
Number of Awards:
Around 1500 scholarships globally will be offered.
Target group:
The scholarships are targeted to citizens of Chevening-eligible countries.  See the official website for complete list of countries eligible for Chevening scholarships.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
A Chevening Scholarship normally covers university tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, the cost of one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:
•  Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.
•  Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended
•  Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a post-graduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK
•  Have at least two years’ work experience
•  Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 13 July 2017
•  Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 13 July 2017
Application instructions:
2017/2018 Applications are closed. 2018/2019 Chevening Scholarship applications will open in August 2017.
Applications for Chevening Awards can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the ‘apply’ button on your country’s page. Applications close on  8 November 2016 at 12:00 GMT (midday UK time).
It is important to visit your individual country page at the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.chevening.org/
Related Scholarships: List of UK Scholarships

IOE Centenary Masters Scholarships

Brief description:
For 2017/18, IOE is offering Centenary Masters Scholarships for students who plan to work either in their home country, or another, to improve the circumstances of disadvantaged, excluded or underachieving citizens.
Host Institution(s):
Institute of Education, University College London in UK
Field(s) of study:
Full-time Master’s Degree programmes offered at UCL Institute of Education
Please note that online courses are not eligible for these scholarships.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Students from low or lower-middle income country
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Scholarships will cover full tuition fees and 1-year accommodation at International Students House. Please note that these scholarships do not cover subsistence in London.
Eligibility:
Candidates should:
  • • Be citizens and residents of a low or lower-middle income country (as per World Bankwebsite).
  • • Have an offer to study a full time masters degree in London at the UCL Institute of Education (October 2017 start).
  • • Not have studied or lived in the UK before.
Application instructions:
Students who have received an offer to study at the UCL Institute of Education, will receive an email with a copy of the application form.  The deadline to apply for these scholarships is Monday, 10 April 2017 (23:59 London time).
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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  • Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program for Developing Countries

    Brief description:
    The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program’s (IFP) mission is to expand educational opportunity and foster social justice in developing countries. IFP provides fellowships for post-graduate study to emerging leaders from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Russia and Latin America. These leaders come from marginalized and excluded communities that typically lack access to higher education.
    IFP was launched in 2001 with $280 million, the largest single grant in Ford Foundation history. In April 2006 the Ford Foundation announced a new pledge of $75 million for IFP. The program expects
    to support approximately 4,300 Fellows when final selections are completed in 2010.
    IFP is no longer accepting new applicants. The final cohort has been selected, bringing the total number of IFP Fellows to around 4,300. IFP will conclude its work by 2013.
    Host Institution(s):
    The fellowship supports study programs in universities throughout the world.  The program has developed partnerships with dozens of universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe, as well as in the Fellows’ home regions.
    Field(s) of study:
    Ford Foundation International Fellows may choose to study in any academic discipline or field of study related to the Ford Foundation’s three grant-making areas, which are:
    Asset Building and Community Development
    •  Community Development
    •  Development Finance and Economic Security
    •  Work-force Development
    •  Environment and Development
    Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom
    •  Arts and Culture
    •  Education and Scholarship
    •  Media
    •  Religion, Society and Culture
    •  Sexuality and Reproductive Health
    Peace and Social Justice
    •  Civil Society
    •  Governance
    •  Human Rights
    Number of Awards:
    Over 3,300 Fellows have been selected from more than 65,000 candidates in Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Russia and Latin America.   Almost 400 recently selected Fellows are now in preparatory training and admissions processes.
    Target group:
    Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program applicants must be resident nationals or residents of an eligible IFP country or territory. Currently, these are: Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam.
    Approximately half the selected Fellows are women, many are from ethnic, religious or linguistic minority groups in their home countries, and the majority comes from rural areas or small towns.
    Scholarship value/inclusions:
    IFP fellowships support up to three years of study for master’s, doctoral, or professional post-graduate degrees.  Fellows receive a comprehensive package  of benefits, including preparatory training, placement assistance and academic support during their post-graduate programs.
    Eligibility:
    IFP selects Fellows on the strength of their clearly-stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin, and expects that they will honor this obligation.
    Successful candidates will:
    •  Demonstrate superior achievement in their undergraduate studies and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent.
    •  Have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities.
    •  Possess leadership potential evidenced by their employment and academic experience.
    •  Propose to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation’s areas of endeavor.
    •  Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their own countries. Commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period.
    Because local requirements and deadlines vary among IFP countries, applicants should follow the specific application guidelines provided by IFP International Partner organizations (see the link below).
    Scholarship Criteria:
    Fellows are selected on the basis of their  academic record and potential, leadership skills and social commitment.  Selections are carried out by independent committees in individual countries and regions.
    Application instructions:
    All applications must be submitted to the appropriate IFP International Partner in the country or region where the applicant resides. IFP International Partners determine application deadlines and selection schedules in their region or country.
    It is important to visit the website specific to your country  (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
    Website:
    Download the International Fellowship Brochure at this link.

    DAAD-OSI Scholarships for the Balkans and Central Asia

    Brief description:
    The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and Open Society Scholarship Programs sponsor a joint scholarship program for graduate students in the Balkans and graduate students and junior faculty in the Transcaucasian and Central Asian countries of the former Soviet Union.
    Host Institution(s):
    German Universities
    Field(s) of study:
    Awards are available to support MA, PhD and Faculty in the following broad fields:
    Political Science, Sociology and the Social Sciences, International Relations, Law, Economics, European Studies, European Integration, Public Policy and Administration, Public Health, Educational Administration and Philosophy, Peace Studies/Conflict Resolution, International Development Studies and Global Political Economy.
    Note: Only selected programs are available for MA (Aufbaustudiengänge) degree students (seeDAAD-OSI Master Course List 2012-13).
    Faculty and PhD candidates may choose any university in Germany where eligible disciplines are taught.
    Target group:
    Students in the Balkans and graduate students and junior faculty in the Transcaucasian and Central Asian countries of the former Soviet Union.
    Scholarship value/inclusions:
    Participants will receive standard DAAD stipends, an allowance for travel to and from host institutions and, if required, a German language course (lasting up to 4 months). PhD students are entitled to a return trip to their home country after the second year.
    Please note that within this program, accompanying spouses or children are not eligible for family allowances.
    Eligibility:
    For the 2012-13 academic year, candidates from the following countries are eligible to apply:Armenia, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Montenegro, Moldova, Serbia, Tajikistan and Ukraine.
    A good knowledge of German is desirable. Funding for additional language training may be available in German only.  Applicants wishing to follow a course intructed in English are required to have a very good command of the English language, proven by a TOEFL test.
    Applicants currently residing outside of their home countries are not eligible to apply.
    Application instructions:
    Applicants should apply on the standard DAAD application forms, submitting all necessary documents requested on page 5 of the DAAD Application Form (Antrag auf ein Forschungs-/Studienstipendium) along with two reference forms, available from German embassies and consulates, DAAD lecturers in country, and also through the following link:www.daad.de/de/form.
    Detailed and specific instructions on the procedures in each country are available through the following link: www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.de.html.  The deadline for applications is 31 October 2011.
    It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
    Website:

    Australian Awards Leadership Program

    Brief description:
    The Australian Awards Leadership Program are supplementary to the Australian Awards Scholarships (AAS).  Up to 200 outstanding Australia Awards Scholarship recipients across the globe will be offered a place in the Australia Awards Leadership Program in addition to their scholarship.  The program brings awardees together in Australia for leadership training, development discussions and the chance to build valuable networks.
    Host Institution(s):
    Participating institutions in Australia
    Field and Level of study:
    Only applicants applying to undertake a postgraduate course (Masters or PhD) are eligible to be considered for the supplementary program.  Study programs must relate to your country’s priority areas for development.
    Target group:
    You are only eligible for ADS if you are a citizen of one of participating countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Caribbean Countries and Latin America. See the complete list of participating countries.
    Scholarship value/inclusions:
    In addition to receiving the AAS entitlements, the selected AAL scholars will undertake a Leadership for Development Program while they are in Australia.
    Eligibility:
    Selection is based on leadership qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, the potential for the candidate to influence development outcomes in their home country.
    Application instructions:
    There is not a separate application form for the supplementary AAL program. Applicants who are interested in being considered for the AAL should indicate their interest on the Scholarship Application Form for AAS. Deadline coincides with deadline for Australia Awards Scholarships.
    It is important to visit the website of Australian embassy/commission in your country and the official scholarship website (links found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
    Website:
    Related Scholarships: Australian Awards Scholarships

    UNU-IIST PhD Scholarships for International Students

    Brief description:
    The United Nations University International Institute for Software Technology (UNU-IIST) calls for applications for its 5 PhD programmes which start in September 2012 and January 2013.
    Host Institution(s):
    UNU-IIST (United Nations University International Institute of Software Technology), University of Pisa
    Field(s) of study:
    PhD programme in Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development with the following research topics:
    Number of Scholarships:
    One scholarship is available for each position except for Software Engineering in Healthcare which offers 2 scholarships
    Target group:
    The scholarships are open to all international students
    Scholarship value/inclusions:
    The duration of the study and the scholarship is 42 months, of which at least 6 months will be spent in Pisa, Italy.
    Monthly stipend will be USD 1,000 during the stay in Macau and USD 1,500 during the stay in Pisa. Health insurance is provided free of charge. During the stay in Macau accommodation (except utility costs) is also provided free of charge.
    Eligibility:
    Candidates for the PhD positions must have been awarded a Master degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Software Engineering, Computer Science or other discipline with a large ICT component, with strong academic records.
    Please see the specific selection criteria of each position by going to the call for applications pages (see above).
    Application instructions:
    UNU-IIST is not currently accepting applications for admission to the double degree PhD Programme in ICT for Sustainable Development for the fall 2013 term.  Please check back with the official website in December of this year for further developments.
    Early 2013 Applications for PhD Scholarship in Analytical Models for Learning Processes in FLOSS Communities is now open. Applicants must have been awarded or should plan to be awarded the required Master degree no later than 7 December 2012.  Deadline for scholarship applications is 15 November 2012.
    Details about the application procedure and the admission requirements are in the PhD General Call for Applications available at this page.
    It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
    Website:
    Official Scholarship Website:  http://iist.unu.edu/academic-programs/phd-program

    Tuesday, 28 March 2017

    Amelia Earhart Fellowships for Women

    Brief description:
    Established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart, the Amelia Earhart Fellowship is awarded annually to 35 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.
    Host Institution(s):
    Any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in the eligible fields. See the list of Universities/Colleges/ Institutions by Country where Fellows attended.
    Field(s) of study:
    PhD/doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering. Please note that post-doctoral research programs are not eligible for the Fellowship.
    Number of Scholarships:
    35
    Target group:
    Women of any nationality
    Scholarship value/duration:
    The fellowship is worth US$10,000.  Note that previous Amelia Earhart Fellows are not eligible to apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year.
    Eligibility:
    Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record in the field of aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering are eligible. Applicants must be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received in September and must not graduate before April 2018.
    Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are also not eligible to apply for the Fellowship.
    Application instructions:
    Applications are currently closed.
    Applications for the 2017 Fellowships must be received or post-marked by 15 November 2016 to be considered. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
    Website:

    Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships for Women

    Brief description:
    The Faculty for the Future program, launched in 2004, awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or Post-doctorate studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at leading universities worldwide.
    Host Institution(s):
    Approved leading universities worldwide
    Field of study:
    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
    Number of Awards:
    Not specified
    Target group:
    Women from developing and emerging economies
    Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
    Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual costs for eligible expenses up to a maximum of USD 50,000 per year and may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation, recommendation from supervisors and strong evidence of re-integration plans into the home country.
    Eligibility:
    To be eligible to apply for this Fellowship applicants must meet the following criteria, you:
    • are a female and are a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy*. You are not eligible to apply if you hold dual citizenship of which one is citizenship of a developed country. (N.B. If you have been awarded a Faculty for the Future grant and after the award you obtain citizenship of a developed country, the grant will be discontinued as of the date of such additional citizenship);
    • are preparing for a PhD degree or post-doctoral research in the physical sciences, engineering, technology and related disciplines. Awards in biological sciences are limited to interdisciplinary research between physical and biological sciences. The Faculty for the Future program does not fund Master level studies;
    • are enrolled, admitted or have applied to a host university/research institute abroad (applications are no longer accepted where a candidate has not yet applied to a university). If you are applying for a sandwich course the final degree must be awarded by the Host University abroad (i.e., not from the home country university);
    • hold an excellent academic record
    • have a proven track record of teaching experience or can demonstrate commitment to teaching
    • can demonstrate active PARTICIPATION in faculty life and outreach programs to encourage young women into the sciences
    • are willing to contribute to the socio-economic development of your home country and region by strengthening the faculties in your home university, pursuing relevant research, or using your specific expertise to address public policy matters.
    If you do not meet the above criteria, please DO NOT apply for a grant, as your application will not be retained in the selection process.
    Application instructions:
    Applications are currently closed.
    Applications are only accepted through the on-line system. Applications will be accepted from 12 September until 18 November 2016 for the 2017-2018 Fellowships.
    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:  http://www.facultyforthefuture.net/

    Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

    Brief description:
    Each year, the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation awards up to fifteen doctoral scholarships to Canadian and foreign doctoral candidates pursuing research related related to humanities and social sciences.
    Host Institution(s):
    Participating Canadian Univeristies
    Level/Fields of study:
    PhD Research Programme related to Humanities and social sciences, specifically one or more of the following areas: Human Rights and Dignity, Responsible Citizenship, Canada in the World and People and their Natural Environment
    Number of Awards:
    Up to 15
    Target group:
    Canadian citizens or permanent residents
    Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
    The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholarships provide $40,000 per year for three years, $20,000 per year for three years (as research and travel allowance) and an opportunity for a fourth year: writing or dissemination scholarship, among other benefits. Please see the official website for complete scholarship benefits.
    Eligibility:
    • • Full-time first or second year students registered (or in the process of registering) in a doctoral program in the humanities and social sciences; and
    • • Canadian citizens or permanent residents registered full-time in a doctoral program in Canada, or Canadian citizens registered full-time in a doctoral program outside of Canada. Up to one scholar in four per given year may be a foreign national registered full-time in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution. This applies in particular to students from emerging nations.
    Application instructions:
    Applications are currently closed.
    Candidates must be nominated by the Canadian or foreign institution where they wish to study or are currently studying.  Internal university deadline varies but is around Fall of 2016.  The Foundation deadline for receiving files from universities is before 9 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.
    Website: