2012-2013 Scholarships and Grants at Boston University

Boston University School of Management offers a wide variety of unique competitive undergraduate and graduate programs in management science. The School develops new ideas and insights for scholars and practitioners through its faculty’s research; and by fusing the art, science, and technology of business in teaching, the School imparts knowledge of business disciplines with a unique cross-functional perspective to prepare ethical, innovative leaders for the good of society worldwide. Students acquire advanced teaming skills, appreciate the impact of management systems, and understand the strategic and operating applications of new technologies.

At Boston University School of Management, interdependency and long-term impact pervade teaching and learning at all levels: undergraduate, graduate, and executive. Graduates of every program stand out as builders and leaders. They rise rapidly in their careers. And they develop the staying power needed in an era when technological advancement drives innovation and competitive advantage - in every department of every organization, in all sectors. The School has changed the face of management education by building on deep and broad strength in information technology.

This is a School that really understands what businesses and entrepreneurs need to succeed. For the past seven years, admission to the management programs has been increasingly competitive. The result is that recruiters find the School graduates increasingly attractive.

Boston University offers a number of scholarships and federal financial aid programs to help you pay for your graduate education. With this aid, the programs are much more affordable like many online MBA programs, however with a superior education. Although the benefits are immeasurable, business school is a venture that should be planned carefully and strategically. The long-term financial obligation of your graduate education requires budget planning. The School of Management encourages you to begin preparation far in advance of applying. Our purpose is to help you reach your educational goals by assisting and guiding you through your financial aid process.

Tuition and scholarships can vary by program. Learn more about tuition for:

• Two-Year MBA
• Two-Year MS·MBA
• One-Year International MBA
• Professional Evening MBA
• MS in Investment Management
• MS in Mathematical Finance
• Doctoral Programs

Contact:
Graduate Admission

595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

Website: http://management.bu.edu/index.shtml

Hungarian Government Scholarships 2012-2013

Through the Hungarian Scholarship Board Office, the Hungarian Minister of Education and Culture offers scholarships for foreign students and professors of higher education institutions as well as research fellows who intend to gain further professional experience in Hungarian institutions of higher education or research.

Scholarships can be applied for under two systems:

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS

The Office of the Hungarian Scholarship Board (hereinafter HSB) welcomes applications by citizens of countries (and territories) that have a valid/effective educational co-operation programme with Hungary, or a bilateral agreement signed by the Hungarian Government or the Ministry of Education and Culture of Hungary and the relevant ministry of the given country (or territory). Assessment and shortlisting of applications is conducted by the relevant home country (or territory) scholarship authority or Ministry of Education, as well as dissemination of all information regarding the application procedure and deadlines. The list of countries (or territories) and contact information on the partner scholarship offices can be found on our webpage (http://www.scholarship.hu/static/angol/partners/).

Although the Hungarian Scholarship Board accepts applications from these countries (or territories) submitted directly to its Office, please note that the applications evaluated and forwarded by the home country (or territory) authorities always take precedence.

COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS MAY APPLY ONLY ON THE BASIS OF BILATERAL AGREEMENTS: Afghanistan, Lithuania, Mongolia, Palestine, Ukraine, Yemen and Vietnam.

SCHOLARSHIP POOL

In 2005 the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Hungary established a “scholarship pool”, a scholarship system of various types of scholarships, allowing for applications from the following countries/territories:

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korean Republic, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom.

Citizens of Austria can also apply for Hungarian scholarships through the Stiftung Aktion Österreich-Ungarn (www.omaa.elte.hu).

SCHOLARSHIP TYPES

Applicants can apply for all scholarship types in the “scholarship pool” system. The scholarships offered in the bilateral agreements announced by the foreign partners are also categorized according to these scholarship types. In some cases the co-operation programme/bilateral agreement does not contain all the scholarships listed under the pool programme, hence they may not figure among the scholarships announced by the partner office. For citizens of countries that have a bilateral agreement and a partner scholarship office it is recommended to submit their applications directly to HSB, in the pool system, in case the bilateral agreement does not allow for a specific type of scholarship listed in the pool programme.

Applicants are exempt who gained admission to a tuition-free program at an institution of higher education (state-financed university, full-time program), where the working language is different from Hungarian.

The following scholarships are available in the Academic Year 2010/2011:

A – semester / partial studies (3-10 months)

Can be applied for by: undergraduate (BA/BSc) and graduate (MA/MSc) students, especially those majoring in Hungarian Language and Literature, as well as graduating students working on their theses, and students enrolled in “single track” university programmes (such as General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Veterinary Studies, Architecture and Jurisprudence). Before application, students are required to have completed minimum two semesters at their home institutions. For Type A scholarship, an applicant may submit an application only on one occasion during his/her BA studies, and on another occasion during his/her MA studies.

B - postgraduate studies, research (3-21 days or 1-10 months)

Can be applied for by: applicants holding a Master’s degree or an equivalent university degree, including PhD students who intend to do research for their dissertation, yet wish to stay in Hungary for less than 12 months. (However, PhD students cannot acquire credits at their host universities.)

C/1 – full PhD programme (36 months)

Only students proficient in Hungarian can apply, the scholarship is conditional upon successful entrance exam / admission to the respective doctoral school.

C/2 - partial PhD studies (12 months)

Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme at an accredited institution of higher education in his/her home country or in a foreign country (but not in Hungary).

D - postdoctoral studies / research (1-10 months)

Applicants must have a PhD or an equivalent degree.

E - research stay (3-21 days or 1-10 months)

For associate or higher ranking professors or for researchers holding minimum a PhD or an equivalent degree.

F – summer courses in the summer of 2009 (1-4 weeks)

Courses must be chosen only from the list of Summer Courses 2010 published on the HSB website.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

These scholarships allow for study or research in any field of arts and sciences during the granted period at an accredited Hungarian higher education or research institution to be determined in advance.

Semester, partial, postgraduate studies and doctoral programmes must be carried out in state-financed institutions where no tuition fee is required. For Type A scholarship, an applicant may submit an application only on one occasion during his/her BA studies, and on another occasion during his/her MA studies.

Type A (semester /partial studies) and type C1/C2 (full PhD and partial PhD studies) scholarships may not be extended. Type B (postgraduate studies), D (postdoctoral studies, research), and E (research stay) scholarships may be extended exceptionally, only under special circumstances, on one occasion. The scholarships are valid only for studies and research purposes in Hungary. HSB scholarships can only be used for conducting studies or research in Hungary, which means that scholarship-holders must stay in Hungary during the whole period of their studies or research.

The scholarships are awarded for the summer of 2010, or the academic year of 2010-2011, and these latter ones must be finished by 30 June 2011 at the latest.

CASES OF NON-ELIGIBILITY

1. Foreign citizens with a residence permit or in the course of applying for a residence permit in Hungary cannot apply.
2. Men and women, who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by the law in Hungary cannot apply.
3. Students applying for part-time or correspondence study programmes cannot apply.
4. Students applying for non state-financed universities cannot apply.
5. Students admitted to tuition fee-paying institutions of higher education cannot apply.

For further details go to: http://www.scholarship.hu/static/angol/general/

Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships 2012-2013

The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) aim to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific, while addressing priority development issues of the region. Applications for the 2011 intake open on 10 March 2010 and close on 30 June 2010.

The ALA program comprises ALA Scholarships and ALA Fellowships. These awards are for leaders or those who have potential for leadership roles that can influence social and economic reform, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region.

ALA Scholarships are for study at Masters or Doctorate level in an Australian university. Study programs must relate to a priority development area: disability, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development, water and sanitation. ALA scholars also undertake a Leadership Development Program in Australia.

As ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies in Australia.

Selection for ALA Scholarships is competitive, based on leadership qualities, academic excellence and potential impact on return home. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ALA SCHOLARSHIPS

Nationality

You must be a citizen of one of these countries, and not hold or be married/engaged to someone who holds Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency (except for nationals of Niue, Tokelau and Cook Islands who also have NZ citizenship):

Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Burma (Myanmar); Cambodia; Caribbean: Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago; China; Cook Islands; Federated States of Micronesia; Fiji; India; Indonesia; Iraq; Kiribati; Laos; Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela; Maldives; Marshall Islands; Mongolia; Nauru; Nepal; Niue; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Timor-Leste; Tokelau; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu; Viet Nam; Wallis & Futuna.

Current residence

You must be residing in a country other than Australia and applying from outside Australia

Previous scholarships

You must not have held a scholarship to study outside your home country in the 24 months preceding the application closing date. For example: the application closing date is 30 June 2010. You would meet this requirement if you arrived home from your overseas study on 30 June 2008.

English proficiency

You must have acceptable results from one of these English language proficiency tests, gained no longer than 24 months prior to the opening date of the Scholarship application period.

• an IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5 (with no band less than 6), or
• a TOEFL paper-based test score of at least 580, or
• a TOEFL computer-based test score of at least 237, or
• a TOEFL internet-based score of at least 92.

University offer

You must have an unconditional offer for a postgraduate course (either Masters or Doctorate) starting in the year for which you are applying for a scholarship, to be undertaken full-time at an Australian campus of one of the participating institutions.

For full list of participating institutions and further details on application and documents please refer to the webpage: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm.

Scholarships 2012-2013 for Courses in Design, Fashion and Communications

Instituto Europeo di Design, Madrid, Europe´s most innovative design school, launches its competition for scholarships for the following 1-year-long courses in Design, Fashion and Communications.

* One year course on Total Design

* One year course on Fashion Communication

One Year Courses taught in English run for one whole academic year as an experience across different fields of design and communication. They are designed for individuals who seek to gain their first professional skills in the areas of fashion, interior & product design, visual arts, advertising and marketing. All key subjects required for professional development of project design and culture are covered from both the theoretical and practical perspectives. One of the subjects is Spanish language, so you get to learn your chosen discipline and Spanish throughout the year. In addition, students who successfully complete these courses can opt to enrol in a two-month bridging course specific to their chosen field of study (fashion, visual arts, etc.), focused on skill acquisition and handling of tools. This bridging course, gives students direct access to the second year of our 3-year courses.

Competition will be open until June 28, 2013.

Course on Total Design

Make your first inroads into the professional world of design and communication with IED’s Total Design English course.

The Total Design course runs for one whole academic year as crosssectional experience across the main fields of design and communication. This course has been designed for individuals who seek to gain their first professional skills in the areas of fashion, interior & product design, visual arts, advertising and marketing. The course covers all areas from both the theoretical and practical perspectives, including all key subjects required for professional development of project design and culture. The course ends with a transversal final project commissioned by a real company. This year´s project is commissioned by SKUNKFUNK and in previous editions they have collaborated with companies like MUJI and HOSS INTROPIA. For a better understunding of Spanish language and culture, the course also includes Spanish language classes.

Course on Fashion Communication

The Fashion Communication course, taught in English, runs for one academic year, offering students extensive experience in the fields of fashion and communications. This course is designed for individuals looking to commence their education in the world of fashion, styling and communications. The subjects offered in this course cover all theoretical and practical aspects, providing the student with a professional, all-encompassing vision of culture, fashion and communications.

In addition, students who successfully complete this course can opt to enroll in a two-month bridging course, specializing in their chosen field of study (fashion and styling, creative fashion management, advertising or marketing and corporate communications), which gives them direct access to the second year of some of our 3-year degrees. This course, given in July and September, focuses on acquiring skills and handling tools relative to the specific field of design or communications chosen by the student, as well as collaborating with companies on projects.

One Year Fashion Communication: Beginning of Course: October 2013, End of Course: June 2015.

For more infromation on application process please visit the website: http://iedmadrid.com/design-courses-in-english/one-year-courses/

EAE Business School Scholarships 2012-2013

EAE Business School, an international institution of higher education in the field of management with campus sites in Barcelona and Madrid, supports all those who wish to continue their education with a view to improving their employment opportunities or refocusing their professional career.

EAE Business School was founded in 1958 in response to the needs arising from the dramatic growth of the industrial and service sectors. With more than 50 years experience in executive and business education EAE is today an international Business School that has provided training for more than 56,000 executives and managers. Every year students from more than 45 nationalities gain professional qualification at EAE to hold positions of responsibility within the business world.

The application for a scholarship can be made as follows:

EU CANDIDATES

The procedure to apply for a scholarship must be followed in this order: carry out the admissions process, be admitted to the programme, make the payment confirming the reservation of the place, and subsequently, apply for a scholarship.

The scholarship application is formalised by sending a letter (not exceeding 2000 characters) in which the candidate explains why he or she deserves to be awarded a scholarship. The letter should be sent via email to the following address admisiones@eae.es indicating in the Subject: "Application for EAE Scholarship".

NON EU CANDIDATES

The procedure to apply for a scholarship must be followed in this order: start the admission process to a course, be admitted to the programme and subsequently apply for a scholarship.

The scholarship application is formalised by sending a letter (not exceeding 2000 characters) in which the candidate explains why he or she deserves to be awarded a scholarship. The letter should be sent via email to the following address admisiones@eae.es indicating in the Subject: "Application for EAE Scholarship".

In both cases, EAE will assess the suitability of the candidates and the amount to award on the basis of the educational and socio-economic parameters of interest established for each period and for each type of scholarship. Each candidate will be notified personally of result of their application.

Under no circumstance will it be possible for the same candidate to apply for more than one EAE scholarship.

The amount of these scholarships may not exceed 40% of the total cost of the programme.

Concilia Scholarships

EAE Business School moves forward with the Concilia scholarships to encourage the presence of women in managerial posts.

In order for equality to be a reality, it is necessary for women to participate in all spheres of society. In this regard, business management training is a key element for encouraging the presence of women in companies and for improving their situation in terms of the positions they hold and their responsibility.

EAE Business School aims to become one of Spain's leading business schools in its support of the full integration of women in managerial posts, offering through its programmes for training and supporting entrepreneurial women the necessary tools for setting up their own companies.

EAE offers the Concilia Scholarships aimed at women managers and entrepreneurs to study different business management programmes.

Academic Merits Scholarhips

The selection of candidates for Academic Merits Scholarships will be carried out taking into account academic performance, professional career and all the details provided by candidates making it possible to assess their ability to get the most out of the programme. The Academic Committee will positively value academic and professional recommendations of the candidate.

International Development Scholarships

With the aim of promoting cooperation and business and social development in different countries, EAE commits to providing access to business training to people from different areas of knowledge, interested in contributing to the creation and dissemination of the culture of development in the international community. With these scholarships, EAE promotes mobility of students and the exchange of knowledge and culture.

The selection for the International Development and Cooperation Scholarships will be made taking into account the academic record of candidates and their interests and motivations in pursuing a programme in our country. The Academic Committee will positively value academic and professional recommendations of the candidate.

More information about EAE Business School and its study programs: http://www.eae.es/en/index.html

Contact: admisiones@eae.es

2012-2013 Scholarships in Slovakia

SAIA, n. o., was authorized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic to hold an extraordinary selection of scholarship holders in the National Scholarship Programme for stays in the summer semester 2010/2011. The deadline for applications is 24 November 2013 16.00 CET (Central European Time).

The stays have to be carried out by:

• students: between 1 February 2013 (at the earliest) and 30 June 2013 (at the latest);
• PhD students, researchers and university teachers: between 1 February 2012 (at the earliest) and 31 August 2013 (at the latest).

The exact duration of stay must be specified in the acceptation/invitation letter.The selection result will be communicated to the applicant by e-mail by the end of December 2013.

Other administrative procedures associated with the scholarships in this call (issue of decrees on granting of scholarship/agreements on granting of scholarship, method of payment and reporting about the stay) will be handled by the Ministry (directly or through an authorised organisation) after the selection.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS, PhD STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY TEACHERS AND RESEARCHERS

Establishment of the National Scholarship Programme for the Support of Mobility of Students, PhD Students, University Teachers and Researchers was approved by the Government of the Slovak Republic in 2005. The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is funded by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic.

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic is intended to support mobility of foreign students, PhD students, university teachers and researchers to stay at Slovak universities, research institutions and non-governmental organizations conducting research on the basis of an invitation.

Types of scholarships

a) Scholarships for foreign university students (enrolled at least in the 6^th semester) to take part in Master study over a period of 1 semester at Slovak universities.

b) Scholarships for foreign PhD students to take a part of PhD study over a period of 1 to 7 months at Slovak universities or research institutes.

c) Scholarships for foreign university teachers and researchers over a period of 1 to 7 months to carry out teaching or research at Slovak universities, research institutes or nongovernmental organisations conducting research.

Citizens from following countries can apply for scholarships

a) European Union member states – Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom,

b) other countries participating in the Bologna process (listed are only countries that are not stated in item a) – Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, the Russian Federation, Serbia, Switzerland, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Ukraine,

c) Belarus,

d) Canada, Central American countries, Latin American countries, Mexico, the United States of America,

e) Australia, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of South Africa, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.

f) Due to the mobility nature of the programme applicants cannot be considered if they have been studying, teaching or researching in Slovakia at the time of submitting their application.

The Scholarship Programme does not support:

a) foreign students and PhD students intending to enrol or accepted for entire Master or PhD studies in Slovakia, specifically those who are already studying in Slovakia and would like to cover a part of their costs from the National Scholarship Programme;

b) foreign university teachers and researches who are already teaching or researching at Slovak universities and research institutes;

c) citizens of the Slovak Republic studying, teaching or researching at foreign universities or research institutes;

d) foreign applicants accepted for other scholarship programmes in Slovakia (for example Visegrad Fund, Erasmus, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements, etc.).

Scholarship designation

The scholarship is designated to cover living costs (accommodation, boarding, etc.) of a study, research and teaching stay of foreign applicants at Slovak universities and research institutions. The applicants can ask their host institution to assist them to arrange their accommodation and necessary documents regarding the stay in Slovakia, or they have to arrange it by themselves. The Scholarship Programme does not cover the travel costs to and from Slovakia.

Amount of a monthly scholarship

a) university students	240 EUR
b) PhD students	470 EUR
c) university teachers:
lecturers with or without a PhD degree	670 EUR
associated professors	835 EUR
professors	1 000 EUR
d) researchers:
young researchers (< 4 years of experience)	670 EUR
PhD holders (or > 4 years of experience)	835 EUR
senior researchers (>10 years of experience)	1 000 EUR

Application procedure

The on-line application system at www.scholarships.sk opens 6 – 8 weeks before the deadline. The application form is accessible only after the on-line application system is opened. In order to submit the on-line application, it is necessary to fill in the on-line application form (in Slovak, English, French, Spanish or Russian version), attach all required documents (in .doc or .pdf format) and press the “submit” button.

Applications must be submitted on-line at www.scholarships.sk and documents marked with asterisk (*) (see the List of required documents that must be attached to the on-line application form) must be sent by post and received by the deadline at SAIA, n. o. The submitted documents must be originals.

Documents must be received by deadline at:

SAIA, n. o.

Námestie slobody 23

812 20 Bratislava 1

Slovak Republic

Applications deadline: 24 November 2010 (until 16:00 CET) – for summer semester 2010/2011

List of required documents that must be attached to the on-line application form by foreign students and PhD students applying for a study/research stay:

· structured Curriculum Vitae,

· motivation letter,

· detailed study programme in case of students (incl. date of arrival and period of stay),

· detailed research programme in case of PhD students (incl. date of arrival, period of stay and detailed programme time schedule),

· two recommendation letters provided by applicant’s university teachers in case of students, one recommendation letter provided by applicant’s supervisor in case of PhD Students,

· confirmation letter from a sending university certifying that applicant is a full-time student enrolled in min. 6th semester, in case of a PhD student a confirmation certifying enrolment in a PhD study (*),

· certified copy of a Bachelor’s diploma or Master’s diploma and a certificate of a state exam (if any),

· admission or invitation letter from a host university or research institute in Slovakia proclaiming commitment that applicant will be enrolled in a study or research programme (incl. period of stay). The admission or invitation letter must be printed on official letter head paper of the host institution, including a signature of the person in charge and a stamp. (*)

List of required documents that must be attached to the on-line application form by foreign university teachers and researchers:

· structured Curriculum Vitae,

· detailed teaching and/or research programme (including date of arrival, period of stay and detailed programme time schedule),

· invitation letter from a host university or research institute in Slovakia (incl. period of stay). The invitation letter must be printed on official letter head paper of the host institution, including a signature of person in charge and a stamp. (*)

(*) The documents must be sent by post and received by the deadline at SAIA, n. o. The submitted documents must be originals. The original admission or invitation letter from the Slovak host university or research institute can be sent by post from the host institution in Slovakia directly to SAIA n.o.

Selection procedure of applicants from abroad

The selection committee, appointed by the Minister of Education of the SR, carries out the selection of scholarship holders.

SAIA, n. o. will send the e-mail notification of granting or refusing a scholarship to all applicants within 8 weeks after the application deadline.

Contact:

SAIA, n. o., Námestie slobody 23, 812 20 Bratislava 1, Slovak Republic

Jana Rehorovská, Programme Co-ordinator

Tel.: +421 2 544 11 426 (436)

Fax: +421 2 544 11 429

E-mail: jana.rehorovska@saia.sk

Web: www.scholarships.sk

2012-2013 Scholarships at Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva

Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, awards several scholarships to Master and PhD students. Awards are based on academic merit and financial need. The Graduate Institute is an institution of research and higher education dedicated to the cross-cutting disciplines of international relations and development studies.

The Institute, keen to draw on the synergies offered by its two fields of specialisation, offers independent and rigorous analyses of current and emerging global issues with a view to promoting international cooperation and making a contribution to the development of less fortunate societies. It fulfils its mission through the provision of postgraduate-level teaching (Master and PhD), thematic research on important issues, executive education and the organisation of forums for forward-looking reflection.

There are three categories of scholarship:

• Full scholarships: with a few exceptions, these are worth CHF 18,000. Recipients are exempt from Graduate Institute tuition fees; however they are still required to pay University of Geneva tuition fees. Some full grants are awarded subject to special conditions (duration of study and/or geographical origin of students).
• Partial scholarships: the value of these grants varies according to the individual needs of the recipient student. These grants do not cover tuition fees which recipients of partial grants are required to pay.
• Tuition scholarships: these grants cover tuition fees for one academic year. They are awarded to exceptional students.

Scholarships are awarded for one year, with the possibility of renewal.

The different scholarships awarded by the Institute include:

• Scholarships from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, intended for nationals from countries of the South or countries in transition;
• Scholarships financed by a Geneva-based foundation and granted to students from developing countries on the proviso that they undertake to return to their country at the end of their studies so that their fellow countrymen may benefit from their training;
• Elemér Hantos scholarships awarded by the Fondation pour l’Europe centrale and intended for students from the region;
• Fondation Ousseimi scholarships intended for students from Mediterranean countries;
• One or two Tokyo Foundation scholarships usually awarded to PhD students;
• Shelby and Kathryn Davis scholarships intended for PhD students from American universities or from Muslim countries;
• Pierre du Bois scholarships intended for Latin-American students of the Institute’s International History and Politics PhD programme;
• Gallatin scholarships intended to finance 10-months’ study by a PhD student in an American university of their choice;
• The Washington DC Alumni Chapter Scholarship awarded to a first year PhD student from an American university;
• Scholarships from an anonymous donor recommended by the Geneva-based CARIGEST SA and intended for Master’s students for the 2009-2010 academic year, scholarship requests must be submitted directly to the Institute; and
• A grant from the Bank SYZ & CO SA awarded to a Master’s student in economics for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Candidates who wish to apply for financial assistance must return the duly completed scholarship request form together with their application form by 15 January 2011. Current students are also eligible to apply for scholarships to assist them with their studies. The deadline for applications is 30 May 2011.

Other financial assistance is available from:

• The University of Geneva’s Bureau de l’information sociale, the Bureau Prix-Bourses-Subsides (information in French only) and the University of Geneva office for FFELP.
• The Swiss Confederation Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students
• The Permanent Mission of United Arab Emirates in Geneva, for UAE Nationals (contact: Mr Osama Fargal).

Note: Students in receipt of grants from sources other than the Institute or the Swiss Government are required to pay the Institute’s tuition fees.

Employment possibilities at the Institute
There are a certain number of paid employment opportunities available at the Graduate Institute including teaching assistant positions and general support positions (telephone operators, library assistants, IT assistants, etc).

Further information can be found at: http://graduateinstitute.ch/corporate/teaching/admissions/fees-scholarships_en.html

Netherlands Fellowship Programme 2012-2013 for Master's Degree

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are fellowship programmes designed to promote capacity building within organizations in 60 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. The NFP is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the budget for development cooperation.

NFP fellowships can be obtained for a selected number of master’s degree programmes. The Dutch higher education institutions offer many international master’s degree programmes, covering almost every field of study.

Candidates can receive a postgraduate education and earn one of the following Dutch degrees: Master of Arts, Master of Science or a Professional Master’s degree. A Master of Arts or a Master of Science degree is an academic degree, usually awarded by traditional (research-oriented) universities on completion of a postgraduate research-oriented course of one to two years in duration. Professional master’s degrees are awarded by different types of higher education institutions that offer more professionally-oriented programmes. Professional master’s degrees are usually of shorter duration than a research-oriented master’s degree programme. The duration of the programmes varies between 9 and 24 months.

The Fellowship

An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that the fellowship holder should continue to receive (at least partially) during the study period. The allowance is considered to be a contribution towards the cost of living for one person, whether in the Netherlands or in another country. It should be noted that NFP allowances are not sufficient to support family members, either in the home country or in the Netherlands. The fellowship can cover the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research, as specified in the NFP booklet ‘Rules and regulations for fellowship holders’. Different conditions may apply to e-learning courses or e-learning programmes.

An NFP fellowship is granted for the duration of the programme. Whilst the individual candidates are selected for a fellowship, the grants are awarded to the Dutch higher education institutions to enable the fellowship holders to pursue the chosen sub-programme.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Burundi, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan,Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

FIELD OF STUDY: All

LEVEL OF STUDY: Master

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

• peference will be given to candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa, women and members of priority groups and/or marginalized regions
• be a national of, and working and living in one of the developing countries on the NFP country list above at the time of application
• be a mid-career professional with at least three years work experience
• be nominated by his/her employer, who pledges to continue paying your salary and guarantees that you will be able to return to the same or an equivalent position at the end of your fellowship period
• have been unconditionally admitted by the University of Twente to one of the master degree programmes. This means that you must have met all admission requirements set by the University of Twente
• not already have received an NFP master’s degree fellowship
• have completed an NFP Master’s Degree Programme application form and have submitted all the required documentation to the Netherlands embassy or consulate
• not be employed by a multinational, UN organization, World Bank, IMF,bilateral or multilateral donor organization, or a large national, commercial organization
• have completed and submitted an NFP master’s degree programme application, including all the required documentation, before the fellowship application deadline
• be employed in an area to which the study will make a relevent contribution
• have a clear-cut, functional relationship with a relevant organization and be in a position to introduce the newly acquired skills and knowledge into that organization
• offer evidence of proficiency in speaking and writing the language of instruction
• be available for the entire period of the programme and be physically and mentally able to take part in the entire programme

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

• Digital applications; 1 February 2013
• Paper applications: 1 January 2013

For more details, please go to:
http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/the-netherlands-fellowship-programmes/fellowships-for-masters-degree-programmes

Young Soloists Awards 2012-2013

VSA Arts
818 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 800-933-8721
Fax: 202-429-0868
Email: info@vsarts.org
http://www.vsarts.org

Purpose of award: To award promising young musicians with disabilities with scholarship funds and a chance to perform in Washington, DC, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be instrumentalists or vocalists no older than 25 years of age and have physical or mental disabilities that limit one or more of their major life activities. Applicants need to include audio or videocassette recordings of three musical selections along with a one-page biography explaining why they feel they should be selected for the award. Awards are based on technique, tone, intonation, rhythm and interpretation from the taped performances.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: November 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award 2012-2013

Massachusetts Electric Company
Samuel Huntington Fund
Attn: Amy F. Stacy
25 Research Drive
Westborough, MA 01582

Phone: 508-389-3390
Fax:
Email: amy.stacy@us.ngrid.com
http://www.nationalgridus.com

Purpose of award: To provide money for graduating college seniors to pursue public service anywhere in the world.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating college seniors and should submit applications, cover sheets, proposals, budgets, transcripts, resumes, and three recommendation letters.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $10,000.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: February 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Illustrators of the Future 2012-2013

L. Ron Hubbard
P.O. Box 3190
Los Angeles, CA 90078

Phone:
Fax:
Email: contests@authorservicesinc.com
http://www.writersofthefuture.com

Purpose of award: To discover deserving amateur aspiring illustrators.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must not have published more than three black-and-white story illustrations or more than one color painting in national media. Applicants must also submit three original illustrations done in a black-and-white medium in three different themes.
Target applicant: High school students
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $500-$4,000.
Number of awards: 3 awards are given quarterly with a grand prize awarded annually.
Deadline: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30.
How to apply: There is no application form.

3 Percent Scholarships 2012-2013

New Mexico Higher Education Department 1068 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Phone: 800-279-9777
Fax: 505-476-6511
Email: heather.romero@state.nm.us
http://hed.state.nm.us

Purpose of award: To support New Mexico undergraduate and graduate students to attend postsecondary institutions in New Mexico.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who attend public postsecondary institutions in New Mexico. Each participating college or university has its own eligibility requirements.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to full tuition and fees.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact your financial aid office.

Academic Challenge Scholarship 2012-2013

Arkansas Department of Higher Education
114 East Capitol
Little Rock, AR 72201-3818

Phone: 501-371-2050
Fax: 501-371-2001
Email: finaid@adhe.arknet.edu
http://www.arkansashighered.com

Purpose of award: To encourage Arkansas high school graduates to enroll in Arkansas colleges and universities.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be graduating Arkansas high school seniors who meet academic minimum standards and income requirements.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: 2.25
Amount: Up to $3,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available through your high school counselor.

Academic Excellence Scholarship 2012-2013

State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board P.O. Box 7885
Madison, WI 53707

Phone: 608-267-2206
Fax: 608-267-2808
Email: heabmail@heab.state.wi.us
http://heab.state.wi.us

Purpose of award: To assist outstanding Wisconsin students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Wisconsin high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at an eligible Wisconsin college or university. The award is given to the student with the highest GPA in each public and private Wisconsin high school.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,250-Full tuition.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Contact your high school guidance counselor.

Academic Scholarship Program 2012-2013

Ohio Board of Regents
State Grants and Scholarships Department P.O. Box 182452
Columbus, OH 43128

Phone: 888-833-1133
Fax: 614-752-5903
Email:
http://regents.ohio.gov

Purpose of award: To assist outstanding Ohio high school students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Ohio high school seniors who plan to attend full-time an Ohio undergraduate institution and who meet academic requirements. The award is given to at least one student from each participating high school.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: February 23.
How to apply: Contact your high school guidance counselor.

Jessica King Scholarship 2012-2013

Association for International Practical Training (AIPT) 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 250
Columbia, MD 21044-3519

Phone: 410-997-2200
Fax: 410-992-3924
Email: aipt@aipt.org
http://www.aipt.org

Purpose of award: To help students in the international hospitality field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old, have a degree in the hospitality industry or be currently employed for at least one year in the hospitality industry and be fluent in the host country's language. Applicants must also have been offered an overseas position and be participating in an AIPT-sponsored program. The scholarship is based on merit.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: June 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by email.

Access College Early Scholarship 2012-2013

Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education P.O. Box 95005
Lincoln, NE 68509

Phone: 402-471-2847
Fax: 402-471-2886
Email: ritchie.morrow@ccpe.ne.gov
http://www.ccpe.state.ne.us

Purpose of award: To support Nebraska high school students who are enrolled in early college courses.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must demonstrate financial need through proof of participation in government aid programs or documentation of recent family hardships.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.

Ada Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Illinois
P.O. Box 2910
Bloomington, IL 61702

Phone: 309-663-9366
Fax:
Email: webmaster@illegion.org
http://www.illegion.org/scholarship.html

Purpose of award: To provide financial aid to students who are children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of veterans who are eligible for membership in the American Legion.
Eligibility requirements: Students must be residents of Illinois who are in their senior year of high school or who have graduated but have not previously attended college. They must be children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of Armed Forces veterans who served during American Legion eligibility dates.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $800-$1,200.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: March 15.
How to apply: Applications are available by mail.

Adult Part-Time Grant 2012-2013

Office of Scholarships and Grants, Bureau of Student Financial Assistance
P.O. Box 30462 Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: 888-4-GRANTS
Fax:
Email: treasscholgrant@michigan.gov
http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid

Purpose of award: To assist financially needy, independent undergraduates who have been out of high school for at least two years.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be Michigan residents enrolled at a participating public or independent degree-granting Michigan college or university on a part-time basis. Applicants must be able to show financial need and not be in default on an educational loan. This award is distributed through each participating college.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: For detailed information and application procedures contact the college or university financial aid office.

Agenda for Delaware Women Trailblazer Scholarship 2012-2013

Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 5th Floor 820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Phone: 800-292-7935
Fax: 302-577-6765
Email: dhec@doe.k12.de.us
http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/

Purpose of award: To support female Delaware undergraduate students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legal residents of Delaware who will enroll in a public or private nonprofit college in Delaware as an undergraduate with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Based 50 percent on financial need and 50 percent on community and school activities, vision, participation and leadership.
Target applicant: High school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Amount: $2,500.
Number of awards: 2.
Deadline: April 12.
How to apply: Applications are available online.