MA Programme in Human Rights and Democratization

The Regional Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratization is a two-year interdisciplinary programme established with the financial support of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) in 2010.  The programme is one of 6 Regional Master’s Programmes in Human Rights and Democratization worldwide, established with the financial support of the European Commission.

This unique programme is offered by four leading universities in Eastern Partnership Region: Yerevan State University (coordinator), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Belarusian State University, University of European Political and Economic Studies (USPEE) in Moldova and in cooperation with the European Interuniversity Center (Venice).

MA in Human Rights and Democratization Eastern Partnership Regional Programme has the pleasure to announce that since the academic year of 2013-2015 the Programme will run in three semesters. According to the changes the first semester will be held at Yerevan State University. The Second Semester will run in one of the partner countries ( Belarusian State University; Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv; University of European Political and Economic Studies) and the third semester will cover the completion of thesis and internship. The 3 semester MA will provide flexibility and possibility for the students to study and gain first hand knowledge by studying in the Eastern Partnership region. The Master's Programme provides the students with the knowledge of human rights, issues and problems existing in the region, at the same time it provides the international experience of human rights protection. 

Eligibility

Candidates holding Bachelors’ degree in any undergraduate programme (or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution) and are interested in majoring in human rights, democracy building and democratization may apply for the Human Rights and Democratization Master Program. In case of ongoing studies applicants should provide documentation indicating that they will receive their first degree from such an institution by the time of enrolling in the programme. Candidates should be also equally fluent in English and Russian. The program has no age limitations. International students are most welcome to study at the Center for European Studies.

Please also note that applicants with academic and/or professional experience in above mentioned fields will have advantage.

Scholarships 

The Programme foresees certain amount of scholarships, which will cover travel expenses (up to Euro 600) and monthly stipend equal to Euro 250  for living expenses and accommodation. Scholarships will be provided only to non- resident students, studying in countries other than their country of residency. There is no tuition fee as such.

APPLICATION PACKAGE:

• Completed Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae in European Format
• Motivation Letters (1500-2000 characters) both in English and Russian  
• Essay (1500-2000 words) on Human Rights and Democratization related topics (more detailed information concerning the essay topics and requirements can be found in the section “Essay”) 
• Contact details for two nominees to provide Reference Letters (one from academia, and one from a current or former employer, if the applicant has work experience) 
• Scanned University Diploma or Diplomas 
• Academic Transcripts

Additionally, those who have taken English language proficiency tests may indicate their score and include Certificate(s) 

• English Proficiency Test Score- TOEFL (PBT 513-547; IBT 65-80) or IELTS (5.5-6)*

*The consortium reserves the right to request evidence of English language proficiency

HOW TO APPLY

The applicant needs to:

• Fill in the online application form: Parts A and B;
• Fill in Part C uploading CV, Motivation Letters, Essay, 2 reference letters, scanned university diploma/diplomas, university transcripts and English Language Proficiency Test Score (Optional)

Upon successful submission of the application, a confirmation letter will be sent to an e-mail address indicated in the application.

ADMISSION TIMETABLE

The Enrollment shall be undertaken in 3 stages:

• Stage 1- Submission of Application and Required Documents -May 15, 2013 - June 30, 2013
• Stage 2- Evaluation of applications and interviews with shortlisted candidates - July 1-20, 2013*
• Stage 3- Official Invitation - end of July - August 10, 2013

We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible.

* Please note that inteviews with applicants from partner counties (Armenia, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine) will take place in their countries. In case if applicant is unable to participate in an interview, a phone call can be arranged.  If a shortlisted applicant is outside of the partner countries, they will also be interviewed via phone call.

SELECTION CRITERIA

A selection panel will review all applications and evaluate them against the following selection criteria:

• Academic merit (Educational background, CV)
• Motivation: Interest in human rights and democratization issues
• Provided written paper
• Commitment to idea of voluntarism and social involvement
• Experience in relevant fields.

All successful candidates will be shortlisted and invited for interviews.

More information HERE.  

Master of Arts in Human Rights and Conflict Management

The Master of Arts in Human Rights and Conflict Management at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (Pisa, Italy) is designed to provide students from different cultures and backgrounds with a deep understanding of the linkages between human rights and conflict management theory and practice. The curriculum, strongly field oriented, prepares participants for working with NGOs, governments, aid agencies, the UN system and regional organisations, also operating in the context of complex emergencies and joint operations.

The Programme is divided into two didactic modules, running between mid January and the end of July 2014, followed by an internship or field experience of min. 3 and max. 6 months, starting from August 2014, and a presentation of the students' final dissertation in spring 2015.

Key features:

• 1 year post-graduate professionalizing and field-oriented programme

• Interdisciplinary nature of the programme with a methodology characterized by a combination of theory and practice

• Lecturers and trainers chosen among high level academics, diplomats, international organizations officers and NGOs activists, thus offering a wealth of both academic and field expertise

• Mandatory internship/field experience in leading organisations working in the areas of human rights protection/promotion, conflict prevention/resolution, humanitarian assistance or development, either in the field or at Headquarters

• Career service with specific sessions on career coaching and recruiting session with UNV

• International and multicultural student environment

Why should I apply?

You should apply if you are looking for a professionalizing and mission/field-oriented international master programme, as offered by the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, an example of academic excellence in training and research. If your training needs include practical skills, besides relevant theoretical knowledge, as well as internship/field-experience with prestigious international organizations, this training programme is highly relevant for you.

Curriculum:

The curriculum is strongly multidisciplinary and field oriented and includes courses in: International Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, Geopolitics, HRs philosophical dimension, Economic Development, Theories and Techniques of Conflict Management, International PK and PB operations, International HR Field operations, International Election Observation missions, International Humanitarian operations, International Project Development, Personal security, Stress Management, Preventive Medicine & First Aid, Essentials of Research and Writing, Career coaching.

Internship:

The internship is meant to supplement the in-class training with a relevant hand-on experience, to be carried out with a renowned organization working in the areas of human rights protection/promotion, conflict prevention/resolution, humanitarian assistance or development, either in the field or at headquarters.

Tuition fee:

The tuition fee for the full Programme is 7.250,00 euros, payable in two installments. It covers the following: attendance costs and participation to field trips, didactic material (in electronic format), tutorship, lunch (on class and exam days), access to all facilities of the Scuola (including library and computer rooms). It does not include accommodation costs in Pisa and during the internship, nor travel expenses.

The Master Programme offers one scholarship in memory of Gualtiero Fulcheri – former UN Assistant Secretary General - covering the full tuition fee and to be awarded to the most deserving applicant. Depending on financial availability, reduced tuition fee might be offered to citizens from non-OECD countries who are eligible for a study visa for Italy .

Contacts

For further details, please visit www.humanrights.sssup.itor contact:

Master of Arts in “Human Rights and Conflict Management”

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Via Cardinale Maffi, 27 56126 Pisa - ITALY

E-mail: humanrights@sssup.it

Tel. +39 050 882653/55

Fax +39 050 882665

MA and PhD in Civilization Studies in Turkey

Full academic scholarships are available for applicants to PhD or MA in Civilization Studies programs at the Alliance of Civilizations Institute in Istanbul.

The Alliance of Civilizations Institute is a graduate school specializing in Civilization Studies, offering MA and PhD degrees. The instruction and research in the institute is characterized by a global perspective which finds its expression in the multidisciplinary and multi-lingual approach adopted by the Institute. Turkish, English, Arabic and Spanish are among the languages which are used in graduate education. Disciplinary perspectives from social and human sciences are employed while studying a particular civilization.

Benefits: 

+ Successful applicants will automatically be given positions as Research Assistants and/or Teaching Assistants and be exempted from tuition and health insurance fees.

+ Students meeting the highest standard of academic excellence and language competency will be given a monthly stipend of 2,000.00 TRY (the highest financial support to be given to a foreign student nationwide) while subsequent students based on admission rankings will receive monthly stipends ranging from 1,000.00 to 1,500.00 TRY to cover their living expenditures.

+ Foreign applicants who cannot provide Turkish proficiency will be given a full financial support for a one-year program of Turkish language proficiency course which is usually held at TÖMER in Istanbul.

+ There are also grants available for students who would like to take a summer language (Arabic) program in a selected Arab country.

Application Requirements:
1. Outstanding GPA score in an undergraduate program.
2. GRE, GMAT, ALES or other test measuring your suitability for graduate/research programs
3. Documentation of English language proficiency such as certificates from TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
4. Copies of relevant diplomas and transcript of records
5. Contacts of two referees (they will be asked to provide letters after you are shortlisted)
6. Statement of purpose
7. Optional: documents of Turkish and/or Arabic proficiencies

For more details regarding the application process and other administrative procedures or inquiries please contact Asst. Prof. Dr. Nagihan Haliloğlu, the vice-director, at nhaliloglu@fsm.edu.tr

The application deadline is on Wednesday, 1 May 2013.

Website: http://medit.fsm.edu.tr/MEDIT_en
Email: nhaliloglu@fsm.edu.tr

State Scholarships for Full-Time Master Studies in Lithuania

Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania takes pleasure in offering Lithuanian state scholarships for full-time Master degree studies in the academic year 2013-2014 for nationals of Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, as well as for foreign citizens of the Lithuanian descent to study in Lithuanian higher education institutions:

1. A monthly scholarship and tuition-free studies is offered for the nationals of Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, and foreign citizens of Lithuanian descent (7 grants altogether);
   
2. A monthly scholarship is offered for the nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan (6 grants altogether).
   

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidate must be a national of one of the following countries: Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan; or a foreign citizen of the Lithuanian descent (except citizens of the European Union member states, European Economic Area member states, and the non-EU member states in the post-soviet area);
   
2. Candidate must be a graduate of a full-time first-cycle (Bachelor degree) studies;
   
3. Candidate must have an official letter of acceptance for a full-time Master degree studies from one of the Lithuanian higher education institutions.
   

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

1. All approved candidates will receive a monthly scholarship of 1300 Litas (approx. 377 Euros) for the whole duration of the studies;
   
2. Tuition-free studies will be offered only for the nationals from Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus, and foreign citizens of the Lithuanian descent. Nationals from Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Kazakhstan have to cover the tuition fee from the scholarship received.
   NB1. Tuition fee for the studies shall not exceed the normative cost of study which is determined by Minister of education and science.
   

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Copies, validated in accordance with the procedure laid down by legal acts, of:
   
   
   1. a document certifying the person’s identity;
      
   2. a document certifying first-cycle qualification and translation thereof into Lithuanian or English or Russian;
      
   3. a document certifying the level of proficiency in the language of instruction of the study programme concerned and translation thereof into Lithuanian or English or Russian;
      
   4. a document (documents) certifying research (art) or other activity achievements and translation thereof into Lithuanian or English or Russian;
      
2. a confirmation of the Lithuanian higher education institution testifying to the fact that the foreigner has been admitted to a full-time second-cycle study programme;
   
3. contact details (residence address in the country or origin, e-mail).
   NB2. All documents must be completed in English, Russian or Lithuanian (or with certified translations into one of these languages). NB3. All copies of the original documents shall be certified as true copies.
   

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Foreigners applying for scholarships shall submit all the required documents by 1^st of August 2013 to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania directly or through the Lithuanian diplomatic representations (Lithuanian embassies) in Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, or through the other relevant Lithuanian embassy for foreign citizens of the Lithuanian descent.

The address for sending all the application documents directly to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania is:

Academic Mobility and Continuing Education Division
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania
A. Volano g. 2/7, LT-01516, Vilnius
LITHUANIA

The list of all Higher Education Institutions in Lithuania can be found on this link: http://www.aikos.smm.lt/aikos/entr_higher_schools.htm

SELECTION OF THE CANDIDATES

A decision to award the candidates will be determined by the arithmetic mean as follows:

• 70% of the competitive score will consist of the results from the Diploma supplement;
• 20% of the competitive score will consist of the level of proficiency in the language of instruction of the study programme;
• 10% of the competitive score will consist of the research activity achievements.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jolanta Navickaitė
Senior Specialist of Academic Mobility and Continuing Education Division
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania
E-mail: jolanta.navickaite@smm.lt
Phone: + 370 5 2191 128

Vilija Dulevičiūtė
Project Coordinator of Higher Education Programs Unit
Education Exchanges Support Foundation
E-mail: vilija.duleviciute@smpf.lt
Phone: +370 5 249 8189, 261 0592

Read more at: http://www.smpf.lt/en/statescholarships/for_fulltime_master_degree_studies

Master Scholarships for East-European Students in Sweden

This Swedish Institute program for highly-qualified East-European students aims to promote democratic, economic and social development through supporting know-how and transfer of knowledge to advanced students within areas in which Sweden is at the forefront of academic research. About 10 scholarships will be awarded for studies in Sweden, starting August 2013. The scholarship covers both living costs and tuition fees. 

Countries

The program is open to candidates from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia (FYROM), and Serbia. For the academic year of 2013/2014 about 10 scholarships will be offered. The applications are assessed by a selection committee taking into consideration the relevance and quality of the personal motivation letter and CV. Academic merits are already evaluated by the universities in the admission round and is not a criteria for scholarships. 

Who is eligible?

The scholarships are intended for students from the above mentioned target group for full time studies in Sweden starting in the autumn semester, August 2013. There is no age limit for scholarship holders.

Scholarships cannot be granted to students who:

• Have already lived in Sweden for two years or more, previous to the scholarship period.
• Have a permanent residence or work permit in Sweden.
• Have previously been awarded a Swedish Institute scholarship for Master’s level studies or research at a Swedish university.
• Already hold a master’s degree from a Swedish university/university college.
• Are currently enrolled in a study program at bachelor’s or master’s level at a Swedish university or university college.

How to apply

The scholarship application period for the academic year 2013/2014 will be February 1 until February 11, 2013. A list of successful candidates will be published on www.studyinsweden.se before deadline to accept your place at the study program at www.universityadmissions.se.

The eligible master programs are within the area of social science and environmental studies and have been selected by the Swedish universities. The list of eligible study programs will be published on December 1, 2012 can be found here.

1. Apply for a study program at a Swedish host university by using the Swedish official online application service for academic studies in Sweden at www.universityadmissions.se. This has to be done before the student can apply for a SI scholarship. Please observe that the personal application number retrieved in the confirmation from your study program registration has to be used when applying for a scholarship in the next step.

2. Submit the payment of your application fee to www.universityadmissions.se.

3. Apply for a scholarship. This step can only be taken once having successfully registered an application for a study program at a Swedish university. Up to four programs can be applied for in order to maximize the chances to get admitted. In this case the candidate has to make a separate scholarship application to each of the study programs.

Scholarship benefits and period

The scholarship covers both the tuition fee (which is paid directly to the Swedish university/university college by the Swedish Institute) and living expenses to the amount of SEK 9,000 per month. The scholarship is only awarded for programs starting in the fall semester 2013 (August) and is granted for one academic year, i.e. for two semesters at a time, but will be extended for programs longer than two semesters provided that study results are satisfactory. 

The scholarship is designed to cover living costs and study expenses for the scholarship holder. There are no grants for family members. The granted scholarship period cannot be altered or extended beyond the study program period nor can the scholarship be transferred to another study program and/or university.

Travel grants

Scholarship holders will receive a travel grant in connection with the scholarship. The travel grant is a one-time payment of SEK 5,000 and is meant to cover also the return flight. 

More information about the details of the application procedure can be found here.

American University in Bulgaria Program

American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) is located in Blagoevgrad, a vibrant regional economic and cultural center in the picturesque Southwestern part of Bulgaria. The mission of the American University in Bulgaria is to educate students of outstanding potential in a community of academic excellence, diversity, and respect and to prepare them for democratic and ethical leadership in serving the needs of the region and the world. We envision a community of diverse and creative students of outstanding potential living and learning together in an engaging and rigorous academic environment on a campus which offers world-class academic, recreational, and residential facilities.  Mentored by internationally respected faculty committed to the liberal arts tradition, graduates will be fully prepared for lives of professional achievement, personal fulfillment, and service.

Quality and Accreditation
AUBG has full American accreditation, as well as Bulgarian. Graduates receive an American diploma, as well as the Bulgarian national diploma and European supplements when they have successfully passed the state examinations. AUBG is recognized as one of the finest universities in eastern Europe, and the University currently attracts top students from more than 30 countries from around the world. 

Fields of Study and Professors
AUBG offers Liberal Arts education based on a general education foundation and a specialization in a declared major and/or minor. Instruction is in English. Majors offered are: Business Administration; Computer Science; Economics; European Studies; History and Civilizations; Journalism and Mass Communications; Mathematics; Political Science and International Relations. Students at AUBG may, and most do, take two majors. Courses are taught by high-quality, American and international faculty experienced in teaching in a multicultural, learner-centered environment. 

Safe and Modern Campus
AUBG offers accommodation in the Skaptopara Residence Halls I and II, located in a green park area, a ten-minute walk from the AUBG Main Building. Residence facilities are equipped with TV lounges, study areas and fitness equipment. There are canteens and cafes in the Main Building and the Scaptopara Residence Hall that offer a variety of meat and vegetarian meals, as well as salads, desserts, and beverages. The university library is the largest English language library on the Balkans. The whole collection of more than 100,000 volumes is indexed through a computerized catalogue.  In Fall 2008 AUBG opened a new 2000 square meter library building on the Skaptopara campus which provides a comfortable, welcoming and safe environment for study, research, quiet reflection and collaborative work.  Each student has free access to the Internet at more that ten student computer labs, in the Skaptopara Residence Halls, and at wireless “hot spots” across campus.

Student Services 
The Advising Center, the Career Center, and the Counseling Center all work cooperatively to provide a complete, integrated program of services designed to provide support for student needs ranging from personal counseling to assistance with their job search. At present AUBG offers a variety of sport opportunities, including baseball, tennis, boxing, chess, skiing, fitness, dancing, soccer, American football, swimming, and aerobics.  The AUBG Career Center assists students in planning for the future. Every year a Job Fair and a Graduate School Fair are organized. The Job Fair gathers representatives of leading international companies who wish to employ AUBG graduates. The Center also maintains current information about graduate school opportunities at leading American and European universities. The Health Center provides health services and ensures prompt consultation, evaluation and treatment of medical problems, working according to the regulations established by the Bulgarian legislation and the standards of the American College Health Association.

English Language Institute
Applicants to AUBG who are generally qualified for admission but whose test scores, particularly in English, fall short of AUBG minimum requirements, may enroll in AUBG’s English Language Institute (ELI). Intensive programs in English language/TOEFL preparation are offered during the summer, as well as during the fall and spring semesters. ELI is a Certified Internet-Based TOEFL Test Center and has an excellent  record in preparing future AUBG applicants for the TOEFL and SAT exams. 

All ELI instructors are university graduates with at least a Master's degree in English and with substantial teaching experience. The higher level courses are taught by a team of instructors - non-native English speakers emphasize grammar and text, while native English speakers teach listening comprehension skills and conversation. ELI classes are small and “learner-oriented,” and the center applies a variety of modern and effective methods of language instruction, using the latest state-of-the-art educational technology. 

Applicants for the full-time intensive courses seeking admission to the University should present a high school diploma with GPA of minimum 5.00 (Bulgarian Grading System) or its equivalent if the candidate is a non-Bulgarian.

Admissions requirements and deadlines  
AUBG requires a minimum SAT score of 1,000 (Critical Reading plus Math)  and a TOEFL score of 80 (iBT Internet based) or 550 (paper-based).  If a student is otherwise qualified but not yet able to achieve the required TOEFL score, we may offer conditional admission with the requirement that the student spend a semester doing intensive language study at AUBG’s English Language Institute. 

Open Society Institute (OSI) Scholarships deadline - January 1st

Complete application for Fall Semester should be received at AUBG Admissions Office:

• By March 1 for early admission and more favorable financial aid.
• By June 1 for regular admission and financial aid.

Complete application for Spring Semester should be received at AUBG Admissions Office:

• By October 1st for non-EU students and financial aid.
• By November 1st for EU students and financial aid.

Students need to submit to the AUBG Admissions Office the following:

• A completed application form with a non-refundable $25 application fee (unless the application is completed on-line)
• An application essay on a topic announced by AUBG (the essay may also be submitted on-line or by email).
• Official educational records -- original documents or notary certified copies, with a certified English translation if they are not in English
• Three confidential letters of recommendation from teachers or professors, a guidance counselor, or an academic advisor
• Official TOEFL, IELTS, or ESOL examinations and SAT or ACT score reports should be sent to AUBG directly from the agencies administering the tests. For the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and the College Board, the AUBG institutional code for receiving TOEFL and SAT test scores from ETS is 2451.

TOEFL and SAT Tests
Students must meet the minimum requirements for proficiency in English based on TOEFL or  IELTS or ESOL examinations and present SAT or ACT test scores. Test scores should be officially sent to the AUBG Admissions Office by the respective organization administering the tests. The TOEFL score is valid for 2 years and the SAT score is valid for 5 years. Applicants can take the tests while still in high school. Schedule the TOEFL and SAT no later than January for the fall semester applications and June for the spring semester applications.

 

Financial Assistance
We believe that AUBG offers outstanding value. Whereas a high-quality education is not inexpensive, AUBG is committed to making it possible for every qualified applicant to attend. Students and their families are expected to pay a significant portion of the cost of their education. If a student does not have the resources to pay the full amount, we work with the student to find supplemental sources of support, including direct aid from the University, loans, and funds earned in work-study or a work-travel program. Most students find that after the first year they are able to earn the full cost of tuition and expenses during summer work-travel jobs. 

All further information, necessary application forms and templates are available online at: www.aubg.bg in the Admissions section.

Erasmus Mundus Partnership Scholarships

EMP-AIM is a Partnership of 17 Universities from European countries, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova, which aims to build a structured and sustainable cooperation between the involved universities and thus to strengthen academic, cultural, economic collaboration between the European and Eastern Europe region countries. The project EMP-AIM is coordinated by Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania). The Erasmus Mundus programme's overall aim is to promote European higher education, to help improve and enhance the career prospects of students and to promote intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries, in accordance with EU external policy objectives in order to contribute to the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education.

EMP-AIM offers scholarships for undergraduate, master, doctoral, post-doctoral students and staff mobilities:
• from Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine to study, teach or research at 8 European Partner;
• from 8 European partner universities to study, teach or research at 9 partner universities in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine.

The eight EU partner universities are Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania), Johannes Kepler University Linz (Austria), University of Pécs (Hungary), University of Salento (Italy), School of Business Administration Turiba (Latvia), Comenius University in Bratislava (Slovakia), University of Alicante (Spain), University of Glamorgan (UK).

The EMP-AIM scholarships are funded by the European Commission under Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Programme and will cover subsistence allowance, travel, insurance and participation fees (if applicable).

EMP-AIM call for applications for the academic year 2013/2014 is open from 19 November, 2012 to 25 January, 2013. Scholarships are available for study, research and professional visits at all mobility levels.

Applications for the EMP-AIM scholarship must be submitted through an online application system. Only one application per person is allowed. People who register multiple applications will be omitted from the selection process. Among other things, applicants will need to provide a short explanation of a maximum of 1,000 characters about their motivation for applying for an EMP-AIM scholarship.

Read more and apply:  http://emp-aim.mruni.eu/

Chevening Scholarships 2013/14

Applications for 2013/14 Chevening Scholarships are now open. Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.

The Chevening programme began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 116 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support approximately 700 individuals. There are over 41,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

The Chevening programme makes awards to talented individuals who demonstrate the potential to become future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers. Chevening Scholarships are awarded across a wide range of fields; including politics, government, business, the media, the environment, civil society, religion, and academia.

Chevening awards enable Scholars to study a one-year postgraduate Master's course in any discipline at any UK university. The priority areas in which Scholarships are funded vary from country to country and can be found on the country pages of the Chevening website.  In some countries short courses are also funded, with further details set out from time to time on the relevant country pages of the Chevening website and/or your local British Embassy or High Commission website.

Selection criteria

Chevening Scholarships are for high-calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. You will need to demonstrate that you:

• have the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership in your home country
• are motivated to develop your career in order to establish a position of leadership in your own country within ten years of your Scholarship
• have a clear post-Scholarship plan, outlining your career objectives and how you plan to achieve them
• are committed to networking to find global solutions
• are committed to networking within the Chevening community, via online engagement and attending Chevening events in the UK and engaging with the alumni network in your home country
• are able to use your studies and experience in the UK to benefit yourself, your country and the UK
• are capable of successfully undertaking and completing your proposed course of study in the UK

Eligibility

There are no age restrictions for Chevening Scholarships. To qualify for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:

• demonstrate that you have achieved a minimum English language requirement (set out below) at the time that you submit your application
• be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of applying for the award, and intend to return there at the end of the period of study
• hold a degree that is equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree. Further information on UK degree equivalency can be found from UK NARIC
• have completed at least two years' work or equivalent experience by 30 September 2012

University admissions

You are expected to submit applications to UK universities before, or at the same time as, applying for a Chevening Scholarship. It is your responsibility to pay for any fee relating to your university applications, (including administration fees, English tests and GMAT tests). The courses to which you apply must be:

• a one-year postgraduate Master's course,
• the University of Oxford Certificate in Diplomatic Studies, or
• an approved short course (as advertised from time to time on the Chevening website and/or your local British Embassy or High Commission website).

You may be able to apply for other courses through our partner organisations.  

The following courses will not be accepted under the Chevening Scholarships programme:

• Undergraduate degrees
• Distance learning courses
• Part-time courses
• Courses over one year in length including PhDs or DPhils
• Supervised research not leading to a Master's degree qualification
• Courses with more than one month of study outside the UK

Application

To apply for a Chevening Scholarship, you must complete and submit an online eChevening application form.

Applications will open in October 2012 and close in December 2012. If you have registered on the Chevening website you will be notified when the eChevening site is open for applications. The opening and closing dates for each country will be available on the country pages of the Chevening website. Applications received after the closing date for your country will not be considered. In some countries paper applications may also be accepted. If, exceptionally, paper applications are accepted in your country this will be stated on your country page of the Chevening website. Please note that the closing date for receipt of paper applications, if allowed, may be earlier than for electronic applications. 

Read more and apply:  http://www.chevening.org/apply/guidance

Danish Government Scholarships for Qualified Non-EU/EEA Students

The Danish Government welcomes highly qualified and motivated international students from all over the world to study in Denmark. A number of scholarships are therefore offered each year by the Danish Ministry of Education to fund students from countries outside the European Union/ European Economic Area. The scholarships can be awarded for a full degree programme or for part of a degree programme at undergraduate or postgraduate level. 

In order to be eligible for a scholarship you must be: 

· A citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland 

· Enrolled in a full degree higher education programme

· Granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark due to education 

You are not eligible for a Danish government scholarship if you are: 

· Seeking admission to a university level institution of arts, design and architecture · Have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens 

· Have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen who has been granted a residence permit in accordance with the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9a, and who is a citizen of a country that is not acceded to the EU or covered by the EEA agreement 

· A student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund 

Institutions: The scholarships are administered by the Danish institutions of higher education, each of which decides which students will receive a scholarship. For further information about the government scholarship, please consult the admission details of the higher education institution of your choice. 

More info can be found at Denmark’s official portal for International students: http://studyindenmark.dk/study-in-denmark/tuition-fees-and-scholarships 

Please note: The government scholarship consists of two parts and can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your living costs. However, since the scholarships are administered by the individual higher education institution you should enquire at the institution of your choice for further details.

DAAD Master and PhD Scholarships 2013

Study scholarships are awarded to provide foreign graduates of all disciplines with opportunities to complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course at a state (public) or state-recognized German higher education institution and to gain a degree in Germany (Master’s/Diplom).
 

Depending on the length of the chosen degree course or study project, the study scholarship will be awarded for between 10 and 24 months. Initially, scholarships are awarded for one academic year and can be extended for students with good study achievements to cover the full length of the chosen degree course.

Eligibility

• Applications for DAAD study scholarships are open to excellently-qualified graduates who, at the latest when they commence their scholarship-supported studies, hold a first degree (Bachelor’s, Diplom or comparable academic degree). No more than six years should generally have passed between the time when they gained their degree and the time of this application.
• Besides previous academic achievements, the most important selection criterion is a convincing presentation of the applicant’s academic and personal reasons for the planned study project in Germany. Applications must either include the notification of admission issued by the German host institution for the desired degree course, or, if this is not the case, then the notification of admission must be presented to the DAAD before the scholarship-supported studies begin. The scholarship award letter from the DAAD only becomes effective once the holder has been admitted to studies. If the degree programme includes a several month long stay abroad, funding for this stay abroad will generally only be considered if it takes place in an EU Country (not in the home country) and lasts a maximum of 6 months and covers a maximum of 25% of the scholarship term.
• Applicants, who have been resident in Germany for longer than one year at the time of application, cannot be considered.

Scholarships

The DAAD will pay a monthly award of 750 euros. As a rule, the scholarship additionally includes certain payments towards health insurance cover in Germany. In addition, the DAAD generally will pay an appropriate flat-rate travel allowance, unless these costs are covered by the home country or by another funding source. Furthermore, the DAAD will pay a study and research allowance and, where appropriate, a rent subsidy and family allowance.

Application procedure

• Detailed information on what application papers need to be submitted can be found in the Application Form for “Research Grants and Study Scholarships.”
• Besides presenting the academic and personal reasons for the planned study project in Germany, the application must be accompanied by an extract from the host university’s website with concrete details (title of the degree programme, study plan and the expected length of studies, language of instruction, admissions requirements plus information on any tuition fees) for the chosen degree programme.
• The DAAD will not consider incomplete applications. Country-specific information, dates and deadlines, application address and advice

Application deadline

Please note that the scholarships awarded to foreign students differ for each country, meaning that each country has its own deadline for collecting the applications. Country-specific Information on the DAAD Scholarship Programmes 2013/2014 can be found here. This information includes the language skills which applicants from your country of origin must meet, any special age-limit regulations which may apply, as well as information on the exact deadlines for the submission of the application papers and on where applications should be sent.

Written applications will be collected  by the local DAAD-IC office representatives or the German Embassy directly. In January or February of the following year, selection committees and interviews will commence for all applicants.

Selection criteria

1. Selection will be based on academic merit, knowledge of the language required, extracurricular activities, and leadership potential, and will follow a multi-tiered and transparent process. All completed applications will be reviewed and valuated by selection teams representing the universities, DAAD and OSF. Semi-finalists will be invited for an in-country interview between January and February. The interview will be carried out either in German or in English based on selected course of studies.
2. All applicants must be aware that after a 2-4 month language course, an adequate level of German must be demonstrated in order to fulfil all necessary academic requirements.
3. Applicants must present the TOEFL and where needed the GRE test results or proof of registration at the time of an interview.  

For more information please refer to the local DAAD Office contact in the first instance, or the official website.

Master Scholarships for Developing Countries 2013-2014 in Belgium

Within the 2013-2014 programme for international courses and training programmes, CIUF grants 150 scholarships for participation into the courses and 70 for participation into the training programmes. The CUD (Cutting-Edge International Trainings and Courses for Development) Scholarships Program for the year 2013-2014 is available for applicants from developing countries. Courses include Masters in Public Health; European Microfinance Program; Masters in Development, Environment and Society; Master of Science and Supplementary Environmental Management in Developing Countries; Management Systems in Health Services; Methodology in Support of Innovation in Family Agriculture, etc.

Eligibility

• Only applicants originating in developing countries, qualify for selection. To be eligible, candidates must reside and work in their country at the time of the introduction of the file.
• Only the nationals of the following countries are authorized to postulate with the scholarships: South Africa, Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Guinea, Haïti, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Uganda, Peru, Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, El Salvador, Senegal, Suriname, Tanzania, Palestinian territories, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
• At the beginning of the programme, candidates must be less than 40 years old for courses, and less than 45 years old for training programmes.
• Candidates must be holders of a degree that is comparable to a Belgian University graduate degree (“licence”). However, for certain programmes different rules of admissibility may be defined, and these are specified hereafter, where appropriate.
• Candidates must show professional experience of at least two years upon termination of their studies. Where candidates are holders of a postgraduate degree delivered by an university of an industrial country, they must show professional experience of at least three years upon termination of their studies.
• Candidates must have a good knowledge of written and spoken French; for programmes organised in another language, good knowledge, in writing and speaking, of this language, is required. Moreover, the candidate will be asked to commit himself to study French in order to be able to participate in daily life in Belgium.
• Candidates are not allowed to apply FOR MORE THAN ONE PROGRAMME.

Applicants must not first obtain admission to one of the French-speaking universities of Belgium in order to apply for grants from the CUD.

Application

• The application form (in PDF, in Word) can be downloaded from the program website (the link is provided below at the end of this post).
• It should be carefully completed and returned, ONLY by POST MAIL or EXPRESS MAIL, to CUD, that must be in their possession at the latest by February 13, 2013.
• No acknowledgment of receipt will be provided
• Only applications presented on the appropriate file, and in the language of the programme, will be submitted to the selection committee.
• All elements of the file must be transmitted simultaneously.
• The candidates selected and of reserve will receive an e-mail at the end of the selections (end of May 2013). The not selected candidates will receive an e-mail in the current of June 2013.
• No treatment will be given to files that do not respect one of the rules of selection clearly mentioned on the web site (certified diploma, age, professional experience,…).

Completed forms along with the required documents can be submitted only by post or express mail to:

The Secretariat of the Commission Universitaire pour le Développement
72-74, rue de Namur
B-1000 Bruxelles
Belgium

Telephone: + 32 2 289 65 60

The documents must arrive by February 13, 2013.

Please address all inquiries to Maryvonne Aubry at maryvonne.aubry@cud.be

READ MORE AND APPLY HERE

Global Studies – A European Perspective

Global Studies – A European Perspective is an interdisciplinary, research-based Master’s course offered by a Consortium of five European universities, that are namely: University of Leipzig (Germany), London School of Economics and Political Science (UK), University of Roskilde (Denmark), University of Vienna (Austria) and University of Wroclaw (Poland) and seven Non-European universities: Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia), Dalhousie University (Canada), Fudan University (China), Jawaharlal Nehru University (India), Macquarie University (Australia), University of California at Santa Barbara (USA), University of Stellenbosch (South Africa).

The Master’s course combines approaches from Global History and International Studies. Cultural Studies, Area Studies, Social Sciences and other disciplines contribute to a wide ranging academic programme.

The course is modularised and integrated: it can be studied for one year at one of the European partner institutions, and for the second year at a different European university. Additionally there is the opportunity to spend one semester at one of our Non-European partner universities.

Application requirements

The Master’s Course ‘Global Studies’ aims at excellent students with a first degree in social sciences and humanities with an interest in issues of globalisation. The minimum application requirements are a BA degree or a recognised equivalent from an accredited institution, sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the chosen field, excellent written and oral command of English.

Application files 

A filled in application form, two academic references, proof of an excellent BA in the social sciences or humanities, a statement of purpose, curriculum vita and language certificates.

Grants

The European Master ‘Global Studies – A European Perspective” is part of the EU’s co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education ERASMUS MUNDUS. Therefore the EU offers each year scholarships for highly qualified applicants of this Master’s course. These grants include besides the coverage for the complete tuition fees also a monthly living allowance.

Application deadline

The application deadline is December 1st of each year for applicants who want to qualify for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship and for the next cycle of the course, which starts in fall of the following year. Meeting the application deadline will be established by the date of arrival of the paper application.

This Master’s Course is part of the EU programme for academic exchange ERASMUS MUNDUS.It is co-ordinated by the University of Leipzig.

Read more and apply:  http://www.uni-leipzig.de/~gesi/joint-projects/emgs/application/