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/

Geneva International Student's Program 2012

The Geneva International Student's Program 2012 offered by the University of Geneva will take place from February 20, 2012 to May 25, 2012. Application deadline is extended until November 15, 2011. 

It is a 3-month competitive program with

• Intensive French language courses
• Multidisciplinary courses taught in English
• Exams for 30 transferable ECTS credits
• Discovery of an international city at the heart of Europe

...designed for international students. 

GISP's unique design combines intensive French language courses with a series of lectures and seminars taught in English on subjects and issues relating to Geneva and its incredibly rich historical and contemporary influence. These include international law and international organizations, the intellectual and cultural history of Geneva, its importance on the scientific stage, issues of multiculturalism and plurilingualism and the present-day political, economic and social situation of Switzerland within Europe. 

GISP has been designed as an interdisciplinary curriculum to respond to the needs and interests of students from abroad. In such a perspective, we have brought together experts in a variety of different fields, including European studies, international law, human rights, political science, economics, banking and finance, natural sciences, sociolinguistics, cultural studies, translation studies, English and French literature and enlightenment philosophy. GISP's faculty includes professors and lecturers from the University of Geneva and guests speakers.  

In addition to lectures and seminars, the GISP curriculum entails visits to the most important international organizations based in Geneva. This allows students to engage with perspectives and approaches from outside the academic world and completes the overview of the offer provided by the University of Geneva's teaching programs. This "multi-voiced" program structure and pedagogical approach makes for an unusually enriching educational experience.

Application procedure

While it boasts of its specific insights in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities, the GISP is open to all undergraduate students with prior university experience. Students who already hold a BA are also encouraged to apply.

The program is NOT designed for students fluent in French or those from countries where French is a national language. However, admission requirements include basic knowledge of this language, as well as an advanced knowledge of English for non-native speakers. 

Application deadline - Novermber 15, 2011. Applications will NOT be considered on a "first come, first served" basis and will not be evaluated before the application deadline.

Applications must be sent to the GISP coordinator and include:

An application letter (in English) stating why you want to take part in this program (500-800 words).

1. Fully-completed printed version of the online application form, duly signed and dated, with a passport-size photo attached.
2. A photocopy of your passport (with the date of validity).
3. A photocopy of your high-school diploma/school-leaving certificate and transcript of grades.
4. A photocopy of your university degree (if applicable) and statement of grades.
5. A résumé or curriculum vitae, giving full details of your education and language skills.
6. Evidence of the required level of proficiency in both English and French.

If your official documents (transcripts, certificates) are not written in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish, a certified translation of each must be provided. 

All the above-mentioned documents must be sent in one single envelope to the following address:

            GISP
            University of Geneva
            International Relations Office
            Bvd du Pont-d'Arve 40
            CH - 1211 Genève 4

Please note that there is a limited number of places in the program and that all applications are subject to a competitive selection process. This also applies to exchange students, whose access to the GISP is not guaranteed. 

Admission requirements

While boasting specific insights in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities, the GISP can be followed without prior knowledge in these fields and is therefore open to all undergraduate students with: 

1. Prior university experience / enrollment 

2. An elementary-to-intermediate knowledge of French, equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level A2, or: 

- ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) Level 1

- DELF (Diplome d'Etudes de Langue Française) B1

- TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) B1 

- A certificate deemed equivalent 

Applications from students with a lower level of French will be considered, however, the level of French they will reach at the end of GISP will not be sufficient for them to enroll directly at the University of Geneva should they wish to do so.   

3.  An advanced level of English: mother tongue, or the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level C1, or: 

- ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) Level 4

-TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), a score of at least 550 points in the paper-based test, 213 points in the computer-based one or 97 in the Internet-based test (IBT)

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Levels 7 to 9

- CPE (Cambridge Proficiency in English), Levels A - C

- CAE (Cambridge Advanced Certificate of English), Levels A - C 

- A certificate deemed equivalent

Tuition fees (session 2012)  

The GISP is a specific fee-paying program. Participation costs amount to CHF 2'800.- and include registration to the University of Geneva, French courses, participation to the GISP on-site activities, course material and the particular GISP framework. 

The GISP is also open to nominated exchange students from partner universities at a reduced rate of CHF 500.-. 

ALL applicants will be subject to the selection process of the GISP.

Once selected, students will be invited to make a down payment of CHF 250.- (deductable from the total cost and non-refundable) as confirmation of their participation to the GISP. 

Prospective GISP students should note that the cost of room and board in Geneva is higher than in many other parts of the world. It is estimated at around CHF 2000.- per month. 

GISP 2012 Award 

Scholarship provided to the best GISP 2012 candidates

The University of Geneva awards two scholarships of CHF 6'800- for the best GISP 2012 candidates. Students must demonstrate appropriate academic merit and have the project of enrolling to a complete UNIGE Master program after the GISP.

The two scholarships are reserved for non-exchange students. 

Application procedure and granting criteria
Students applying to the GISP 2012 Award must necessarily tick the corresponding box of the online application form and enclose the following documents to their application package:
- specific application letter (300 words, in English) stating why he/she should be elected as one of the recipient of the scholarship (giving full details about his/her academic project at the University of Geneva)
- two academic letters of appraisal
Applications will be evaluated by the GISP selection committee. GISP Award recipients will be informed about their acceptance together with the GISP acceptance letter that will be sent by mid-November.
A monthly amount of CHF 1000.- will be given to GISP Award recipients from mid-February to mid-June (= CHF 4000.-). The remaining CHF 2'800.- (corresponding to the GISP tuition fees) will be given at the end of the program, under the following conditions:
- Award recipient must have obtained all GISP ECTS Credits, i.e. successfully passed ALL GISP exams.
- Award recipient must have undertaken the procedure for enrolling to a Master program at the University of Geneva for the September 2012 intake.
GISP Award recipients will be charged the same tuition fees as the other GISP students.

For any questions, do not hesitate to contact our GISP coordinator Ainsley Brown: gisp@unige.ch

Program website: http://www.unige.ch/international/etudageneve/gisp/prog.html

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2011-2012

The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1,000 undergraduates, graduates, and PhD students of all subjects and nationalities per year, who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschulen’), or universities of the arts (‘Kunsthochschulen”). We expect our scholarship recipients to have excellent academic records, to be socially and politically engaged, and to have an active interest in the basic values of the foundation: ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self determination and justice

Eligibility

A) By 1 September 2011 (postmarked) applications can submitted by:

1. German students and students who have received their university entrance qualification from a German school (‘Bildungsinländer_innen’) and are pursuing their FIRST university degree

* all subjects; university, university of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschule”), or university of the arts (Kunsthochschule)

* degrees: Bachelor’s, Diploma or State Examination

• You can apply for a scholarship before your begin your studies or within the first three semesters (at the time of application).

• We especially encourage first-generation students, students with a migrant background and students at universities of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschulen”).

2. German students and students who have received their university entrance qualification from a German school (‘Bildungsinländer_innen’) and are studying a MINT subject (mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, or technical subjects), especially with an environmental focus (e.g. climate studies, renewable energies etc.)

* all subjects; university or university of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschule”)

* degree: Master’s (you must already have obtained a first university degree)

• You can apply before you begin your Master’s programme or within the first semester (at the time of application).

3. Students from the EU (regional focus: Central and Eastern Europe)

* all subjects; university, university of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschule”), or university the arts (‘Kunsthochschule)

* degree: Master’s (you must already have obtained a first university degree)

• You can apply before you begin your Master’s programme or within the first semester (at the time of application).

• Proficiency in German is a requirement.

4. Doctoral students from Germany or the EU (regional focus: Central and Eastern Europe)

* all subjects

• Applicants must provide proof that they have been accepted as a doctoral student by a German institution of higher education.

• Preference will be given to dissertation projects related to the working areas of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.

• Proficiency in German is a requirement.

B) By 1 March 2012 (postmarked) applications can be submitted by:

1. German students and students who have received their university entrance qualification from a German school (‘Bildungsinländer_innen’) pursuing their FIRST university degree

* all subjects; university, university of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschule’), or university of the arts (‘Kunsthochschule’)

* degrees: Bachelor’s, Diploma or State Examination

• You can apply for a scholarship before you begin your studies or within the first three semesters (at the time of application).

2. German students and students who have received their university entrance qualification from a German school (‘Bildungsinländer_innen’) and are studying a MINT subject (mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, or technical subjects), especially with an environmental focus (e.g. climate studies, renewable energies etc.)

* all subjects; university or university of applied sciences;

* degree: Master’s (you must already have obtained a first university degree)

• You can apply before you begin your Master’s programme or within the first semester (at the time of application).

3. Students from the EU (regional focus: Central and Eastern Europe)

* all subjects; university, university of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschule’), or university of the arts (‘Kunsthochschule’);

* degree: Master’s (you must already have obtained a first university degree)

• You can apply before you begin your Master’s programme or within the first semester (at the time of application).

• Proficiency in German is a requirement.

4. Students from outside the EU (regional focus: Central and Eastern Europe, CIS, Middle East, conflict regions around the globe)

* all subjects; university, university of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschule’), or university of the arts (‘Kunsthochschule’);

* degree: Master’s (you must already have obtained a first university degree)

• You can apply before you begin your Master’s programme or within the first semester (at the time of application).

• Basic knowledge of German is a requirement (if a scholarship is granted, additional German courses can be financed).

5. Doctoral students coming from countries outside the EU wishing to do their PhD studies in Germany (regional focus: Central and Eastern Europe, CIS, Middle East, conflict regions around the globe)

* all subjects

• Applicants must provide proof that they have been accepted as a doctoral student by a German institution of higher education.

• Preference will be given to dissertation projects related to the working areas of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.

• Basic knowledge of German is a requirement (if a scholarship is granted, additional German courses can be financed).

Scholarships

The maintenance scholarships which are awarded to German citizens, EU citizens and students who have gained their university entrance qualifications from a German school will be calculated on the same basis as BAföG, depending on your parent’s income and/or your own income and personal assets. Irrespective of this, an independent book grant of 150 € per month will be awarded to all successful applicants.

You are entitled to receiving a scholarship if you are enrolled at a state or state-recognized institution of higher education (university, college or equivalent) in Germany, Switzerland or in a member state of the EU.

Application Procedure. How to apply - please read here.

Contacts

Scholarship Department

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

Studienwerk

Schumannstr. 8

10117 Berlin

E-Mail: studienwerk@boell.de

Fax: 030/285 34-409

Coca-Cola Scholarships at the University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh and Coca-Cola offer a number of scholarships for undergraduate study in any subject offered by the University. This competitive scholarship covers the full tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance of £5,000. It is tenable for the duration of the programme of study.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to self-financing applicants whose personal circumstances would make accepting an offer from the University of Edinburgh difficult. They are awarded to citizens from the following countries who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for an undergraduate programme of study:

* Bosnia
* Bulgaria
* Croatia
* Macedonia
* Montenegro
* Poland
* Romania
* Russia
* Serbia
* Slovenia
* Ukraine

Application

Applicants should have applied through the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) and been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh by the scholarship closing date of 1 April 2011. The scholarship is not available to students already on programme.

Completed application forms must be received by Scholarships and Student Funding Services no later than 1 April 2011. Eligible applicants should complete an Coca-Cola Scholarship Online Application form.

Scholarship

The scholarship covers the full tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance of £5,000. It is tenable for the duration of the programme of study.

A University of Edinburgh Selection Committee will meet in May 2011 to select the scholarship holders. The scholarship winners will be announced in late May 2011.

Contacts

Scholarships and Student Funding Services
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh, EH8 9YL
Work: +44 (0)131 651 4070
Fax: +44 (0)131 651 4066
Email: scholarships@ed.ac.uk

Website

Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships

Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships are offered to students who are nationals of countries outwith the EU for undergraduate study in any subject offered by the University. 20 scholarships are available for the 2011-2012 session with each award worth £2,000 per year. Awards are tenable for the duration of the programme of study.

Eligibility

The scholarships are competitive and awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit. They are awarded to students who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for undergraduate study at the University of Edinburgh. Students already on a programme are not eligible. Applicants must also be nationals of a country outwith the EU.

Applying

Completed application forms must be received by Scholarships and Student Funding Services no later than April 01, 2011. Eligible applicants should complete an online application form.

Notification of Award

A University of Edinburgh Selection Committee will meet in May 2011 to select the scholarship holders.

The winners of the scholarship will be announced in late May 2011.

Contacts  

Scholarships and Student Funding Services

The University of Edinburgh

Old College

South Bridge

Edinburgh, EH8 9YL

Work: +44 (0)131 651 4070

Fax: +44 (0)131 651 4066

Email: scholarships@ed.ac.uk 
WWW: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/undergraduate/international/global

Mondi International Scholarships for Studies in Austria

If you are a top-class student either currently at a post-school institution or preparing to enter one in the next year, and are interested to study in Austria, then take a look at our study support schemes currently offered by Mondi Group, Austria (Austrian Student Scholarships). Applications can be made by nationals of African, Asian, Central and Eastern European countries and Austrian citizens.

What is offered:

• Scholarships are awarded for basic university programs (university degree, bachelor programs), or, in case the students have already completed studies in their home country, for Master programs
• Support is provided in particular to students who want to take studies in the areas of technology, natural science and economic science
• The scholarship is granted for studies in Austria. Scholarship holders are expected to complete their studies in Austria
• Scholarships will not be awarded to students who are already studying in Austria
• Support for up to 4 years, or for the minimum duration of the respective studies. Scholarships are granted for one year each. The extension of the scholarship will depend on the student’s success
• Financial support for the tuition fees, living expenses and books of up to € 12.000,- for an academic year (further scholarships will be deducted from this amount)
• Travel scholarship, if necessary, of up to € 1.000,- per year
• Advice and support for the scholarship holders in connection with visa, insurance, language courses and search for accommodation
• The Board of the foundation is exclusively responsible for the selection of students
• The scholarship holders of the “Austrian Student Scholarship” are not required in any event to work for the Mondi Group after completing their studies
• Maximum of 40 Scholarship holders (admission of 10 to 14 scholarship holders each year)

Requirements and application process

Applications can be made by nationals of African, Asian, Central and Eastern European Countries and Austrian citizens, who:

• can furnish proof of being eligible for admission to an Austrian university or a university in their respective country of residence (proof of eligibility for university admission in the country where the school-leaving certificate was issued)
• are interested in studying at an Austrian university or technical college, or an Austrian school similar to these institutions and graduating from these
• are not older than 23 years (upon expiry of the application deadline)

Complete application documents must be received by the Austria Student Scholarship of the “Mondi Austria Private Foundation” by not later than May 31st.

The following application documents are necessary to be taken into consideration for an Austrian Student Scholarship:

• Application letter
• Resume (including passport photo)
• Copies of transcripts
• Personal letter of motivation (Why you think you are the right candidate for the “Austrian Student Scholarship?”)
• Precise description of the objective of your studies (including curriculum, timeline and a description of the envisaged degree)
• Two letters of recommendation from professors/teachers or employers
• The application documents have to be sent in English or German

Please go here to read more and apply. 

The One-World-Scholarships for Developing Countries

The One-World-Scholarship-Programme is directed at students from developing countries at Austrian Universities and is meant to contribute to the peaceful coexistence of people from different countries of origin by enhancing equal opportunities, dialogue, intercultural know-how and partnership. It has been established within the Austrian Cooperation for Education, and together with the other programmes it supports their concerns (struggle against poverty, resource conservation, peace-keeping etc.), the establishment and expansion of accordingly qualified personnel and the advancement of educational- and economic systems (capacity and institution development) with lasting effects.

It is complementary to other scholarship programmes and laid out globally, it enhances the ability for independent, creative, critical and self-determined thinking and acting and shall strengthen the competence for innovative problem solving strategies. The OWS contributes to the socially required production of knowledge and awareness, it promotes a global perspective and the creation of the globally educated citizen. It attaches a high significance to regional, international and trans-cultural networks. The programme is co-financed (government, church and private funds and own resources of the recipients of the benefits) and significantly contributes to the economic, social and cultural development of the southern countries. 

The One-World-Scholarship-Programme is directed at students from Africa, Asia and Latin America who are interested in development policy and who have come to Austria on their own initiatives, in order to complete their education. With their decision for studying abroad, the students have demonstrated a high degree of assertiveness, creativity and mobility. The scholarship will contribute to following up on the right of education also for those critical and intellectual young people who will find poor conditions in their home countries. These aspects will apply still more strongly to women. So scholarships will offer a chance making up for the ethnic, religious, social and regional discrimination, and in individual cases, also for violations of human rights. 

The scholarships are divided into:

1. Scholarships for the promotion of students doing bachelor degrees (application in Austria)

2. Scholarships for the promotion of students doing doctoral degrees (application in Austria)

3. Scholarships for the promotion of students doing masters degrees and training programmes (application in Austria or in the country of origin).

Through study-accompanying measures (the entire educational measures in the OWS will massively support the publicity for development policy and the intercultural dialogue) - like conducting workshops and seminars on returning home and reintegration, job prospects and job applications as well as respective counselling talks and in-between homeward journeys - the project target of a successful occupational reintegration in the countries of origin can be essentially supported.

Organisation:

• most important scholarship within the AAI Graz
• coordinated by the One-World-Scholarship-Team of the contact committee for third world scholarships (study counsellors of the AAI, the LAI, the ÖAD, the ÖOG)
• co-financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation and the Catholic Womens Movement
• administrated by ADA (Austrian Development Agency)

The OWS is conceived as a comprehensive programme, which will comprise scholarships and special study expenses, study-accompanying measures and tutoring, study-accompanying training, supporting reintegration and follow up-contacts. The OWS is a mobility programme acknowledged by the Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Art (in terms of scholarship regulations). Recipients of the scholarships are exempt from tuition fees.

The scholarship programme is co-financed with means from the Austrian Development Cooperation, the Catholic Womens Movement and private funds. The monthly allowance amounts between 500 and 550 Euro. 

Students can apply for the scholarships by using the application form between the middle of March till the end of May each year.

You can download the application form here.

Read more about the Afro-Asian Institute Graz and this scholarship program: http://www.aai-graz.at/cms/index.php?page=stipendien&hl=en_US

Humane Studies Fellowships at IHS, USA

Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University, USA, awards Humane Studies Fellowships of up to $15,000 for graduate or undergraduate study to graduate students and outstanding undergraduates planning academic careers with liberty-advancing research interests. The fellowships are open to students in a range of fields, such as economics, philosophy, law, political science, anthropology, and literature.

The program began in 1983 as the Claude R. Lambe Fellowships, and in 2010 we awarded more than 180 fellowships ranging from $2,000 to $15,000.

Past fellows have researched a variety of topics that explore historical and contemporary ideas that maximize freedom of action and support the rule of law:

• market-based approaches to environmental policy
• the legal development of privacy and property rights in 18th-century England
• the role of patient autonomy in bioethics
• impediments to economic growth in developing countries
• the relationship between U.S. presidential politics, fiscal policies, and economic performance

Research and Discussion Colloquia

 

Selected winners are invited to present and discuss their research at the annual Research Colloquium and to attend the Friedrich Hayek Discussion Colloquium.

Fellows also join a network of more than 10,000 IHS academics committed to the ideas of liberty and intellectual freedom.

Eligibility

 

Applications for the Humane Studies Fellowship will be considered from those who will be full-time graduate students or undergraduate juniors or seniors in the 2010-2011 academic year and have a clearly demonstrated research interest in the intellectual and institutional foundations of a free society.

Awards are based on academic or professional performance, relevance of one's work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success.

Application Process

The deadline is December 31, 2010. Applications must be submitted through online application system.  If you have not already registered on TheIHS.org, the application requires a short registration process.

Supporting documents must be uploaded to the application as electronic files. We no longer accept supporting materials by mail. Please begin collecting supporting materials early, as certain items may take time to compile. Instructions for how to submit supporting materials are listed at the end of the online application.

You can list your recommenders on your application. We will send requests to these recommenders for their letters of recommendation only after you submit your application. The deadline for your recommenders to submit recommendations back to IHS is January 21, 2011.

There is a $25 application fee that you may pay by credit card or check. Payment instructions appear at the end of the application.

Read more about IHS and this scholarship: http://www.theihs.org/node/447

Scholarships and Grants at Boston University School of Management

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

 

Semester in Washington Politics

The George Washington University, a top university for politics and policy in the heart of Washington, DC, is now offering a unique opportunity for international undergraduate students to experience an up-close view of the nation's capital - how political decisions are made, how power is wielded, and how government is run. Through GW's Semester in Washington Politics program, students study with top practitioners, meet with key decision-makers and groups who shape U.S. policy, and learn by doing through professional internships in and around Washington. 

Semester In Washington Politics offers a full-time, 12-credit undergraduate certificate in applied politics. The certificate program coincides with SIWP's highly regarded flagship program. Designed to appeal to a wide range of students, the undergraduate certificate program offers international students a unique behind-the-scenes look at political systems in the United States. The certificate program consists of 12 credits (four 3-credit classes, or three 4-credit classes). Students participate in SIWP's two flagship courses (described below) and have time remaining for electives and unpaid credit-bearing internships. Students live and learn on campus, in the heart of the nation's capital. 

COURSEWORK

 

PMGT 101: Legislative and Electoral Processes explores how political decisions are made in the electoral and legislative arenas and how advocates can successfully influence those decisions as they seek to elect people to public office, move public opinion, or implement a legislative agenda.

PMGT 107: Practicum in Political Management offers a “current events” focus in which students work with a practicum leader drawn from Washington’s professional community as they develop strategic plans to accomplish a specific goal. This may take the form of electing a United States senator or seeking congressional passage of legislation.

PMGT 192: Tutorial in American Politics and Elections examines selected topics in applied politics in the context of the students' professional internship experiences and core coursework. Students meet weekly in seminar and online for directed discussion.

PMGT 187: Internship Credit
Students who wish to use the internship for credit enroll in this course.

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

 

The program is open to any undergraduate student who wishes to earn an undergraduate Certificate in Applied Politics from GW. In addition, international students who meet the minimum eligibility requirements listed in the next section are eligible to apply.

Prospective international students who wish to study under the F-1 or J-1 visa/immigration sponsorship of The George Washington University must register for and complete at least 12 credit hours. Prospective international students who are already in the U.S. in an immigration status that permits part-time study may, if they wish, participate in the SIWP flagship program earning fewer than 12 credit hours.

Admission decisions are returned soon after a receipt of application, but international students are strongly encouraged to apply early. 

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Online admission application (including essay)
• One academic letter of recommendation
• Official transcripts of all university academic work
• A current resume

In addition, international students must submit: 

• TOEFL scores (recommended score of 600 or higher)
• Visa Request and Financial Certificate
• Bank letter (must be notarized)

APPLICATION DEADLINES

The deadline to apply for the spring semester is November 15th.  The deadline to apply for the summer semester is March 15.  International applicants are encouraged to apply early.

The $45 application fee to the Semester in Washington-Politics program is waived for any applicant referred by an Education USA Advisers: http://www.educationusa.info/centers.php.

 

To learn more and apply online, please visit: http://www.gwu.edu/apply/nondegree/semesterinwashington/appliedpolitics/abouttheprogram/certificateprogram

 

Scholarships 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, 2010. 

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 2010, End of Course: June 2011.

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

University of Southampton Scholarships for UK/EU and International Students

The University of Southampton is a truly international institution with a global reputation for excellence in leading-edge research. Students from more than 130 different nations study there and the network of university partnerships spans the globe. The university has a variety of programmes of study at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate (masters' and research) levels.

The university offers some subject-specific scholarships and bursaries to UK/EU and international students. In addition to these, many international organisations offer financial assistance. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the scholarship scheme. 

Scholarships for international students may cover all or part of the full cost of studying abroad. You will usually need to provide an offer letter from the University when applying for a scholarship. For this reason, it is very important to start all the arrangements at least one year prior to the start of your studies.

Scholarships are available in such subjects as Law, Arts and Social Sciences, Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Engineering, Science and Mathematics.Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and all are very competitive.

More about University subject-specific scholarships and application procedure for each scholarship:

• UK/EU Undergraduate students
• International Undergraduate students
• UK/EU Postgraduate students
• International Postgraduate students.

University of Amsterdam Scholarships

University of Amsterdam invites applications from international students for the Bachelor's, Master's, Research Master's, Advanced Master's and PhD programs. University of Amsterdam is among the top 15 universities in Europe and the leading one in the Netherlands according to the Times QS World University Rankings 2009.

The programs are avaliable in the widest range of academic fields, such as business and economics, MBA, cultural and communication studies, law, linguistics and literature, journalism and media, social and exact science, etc. The UvA has one of the largest numbers of international study programmes of any university in Europe, with over 100 taught in English and several of the courses offered being unique to the UvA. 

The full list of all study programs is available here.

The UvA presently has more than 1,800 international students, from over 80 countries, all actively supported by the International Student Network while in Amsterdam. The UvA helps with logistics such as opening a bank account, applying for visas and finding accommodation.

Study programmes at the UvA offer a high level of autonomy. Respect for each individual's opinions and convictions are central in the Netherlands' diverse and plural society. This leads to an interactive teaching style encouraging students to develop self reliance and independent thought.

At the UvA, international students’ applications are processed by the faculties’ international or admissions offices. Admission requirements, application forms, deadlines and contact details for each programme can be found on the programme pages. Follow the link below for the programme overview and select the study you are interested in. For admission and application details, follow the ‘admission and application’ link on the left hand side of the programme page. If you have further questions, please contact the programme manager / international office directly via ‘contact’ form. The full list of all programs can be found here.

All international study programmes are fully taught in English, except for the Masters in the modern European languages German, Italian, French, Modern Greek, Romanian, Scandinavian, and Spanish, which are taught in the target language. For all international programmes except the Masters in modern European languages listed above, students who are non-native English speakers are required to have passed a test in English. Depending on the specific programme requirements, this test can be the TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge test. Some departments or programmes do not accept the TOEFL or other test scores. Always make sure to check the programme description carefully to find out which test you should take.

Scholarships and loans

You can appply for various scholarships to cover your studies at the UvA, including the AMS and the HSP (see below). In addition to this, there is a range of other options:

• UvA scholarships
• Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
• European scholarships
• National scholarships
• Other

The full list of all scholarships can be found here.

For general information on studying at the UvA you can get in touch with the Service & Information Centre (SIC). Please contact the programme manager of the study programme in question for specific information on application and admissions.

Address:
Service and Information Centre
Binnengasthuisstraat 9
1012 ZA Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Phone: +31 20 525 8080
Fax: +31 20 525 2921
E-mail: info@uva.nl

Heinrich Boell Scholarships

The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to German and foreign students in keeping with the guidelines provided by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Foreign Office (AA).

Deadline: 01/03/2010

Open to: students who are enrolled at state-recognized institution of higher education in Germany

Funding/scholarship: depends on income and personal assets

Eligibilty: the scholarship is awarded to German and foreign students ( from EU and non-EU countries).

Students, who did not gained their university entrance qualifications from a German school must be already enrolled at a state-recognized university or college (e.g. Fachhochschule) in Germany.

Three stages are involved when the Heinrich Böll Foundation selects applicants for its scholarships:

Stage 1: Submitting written application
Stage 2: Interview with a liaison lecturer

Stage 3: Selection workshop

Application process

The application documents include:

1. Application form

2. Letter of motivation (1 page)

3. Curriculum Vitae in tabular form (1 page)

4. Description of your previous studies, or school development and study plans in the case of school graduates (1 page)

5. Personal reference from a third party on your socio-political involvement

6. Expert reference from a university or college lecturer or a school teacher for school graduates

7. Copies of school graduation certificates/qualification for university entrance

8. Copy of intermediate exam certificate and/or the first degree certificate, if already issued

9. Proof of current college or university enrolment

10. For foreign applicants: proof of German language skills e.g Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH), TestDaF, Goethe Institute certificates, or similar)

The documents should all be written in German ( apart from personal reference and expert reference)

The three sets of the application documents need to by sent by 1 March, 2010 to:

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung e.V.

Studienwerk – Scholarship Department

Schumannstr. 8

10117 Berlin

If you have any more queries please contact: studienwerk@boell.de.

See more detailed info about application here.

International Business Management Course

Aberdeen Business School at Robert Gordon University invites undergraduate students to apply for the International Business Management Course.

The new International Business Management degree has been designed to develop the managerial, business, intercultural and personal skills required in contemporary global business. The course is grounded in general business subjects and incorporates theory and practice which builds your understanding of international management today. 

You will also learn and develop competency in a range of transferable skills and knowledge - in computing and communications and in analytical methodologies, presentation and teamwork practice. These are the key skills which have been identified by employers as essential for a business professional and will equip and enable you to operate successfully within the highly competitive and challenging international business environment.

The course combines a unique blend of modules. In the first stages (1 and 2) you will be introduced and given a grounding in the basic principles of business management. Later in the course there is the opportunity to choose and focus on specific areas of international business.

An essential part of this course is that students must study abroad at some point in their studies. Working or studying overseas provides valuable knowledge and experience and can be an advantage when applying for international business roles in the future. 

Study abroad can be arranged through the university Erasmus Programme, an exchange with one of our partner Business Schools in Europe, all of which are of the highest standing in their respective countries. When you study abroad, you will be taught and assessed in English but also have the opportunity to learn the local language. 

This can be done either in Semester 1 of Year 2, or in Year 3 (both Semesters) and a placement can be arranged through our dedicated Placement Office. In this placement you will work in a real job and report to a manager who will assess your performance on a regular basis. 

RGU offers a range of scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Winning a scholarship can be an easy way of boosting your income, leaving you free to concentrate on your studies.

The following scholarships are for students on undergraduate courses taught at Aberdeen Business School:

• Ingen Scholarship

• The KCA Deutag Business Scholarship

• Petrofac Business Scholarship

• Talisman Management Scholarship

The university has established close associations with employers and organisations both locally and nationally and their support for the school is invaluable. Some employers provide a number of prizes, awarded at various stages of undergraduate or postgraduate study, through which they encourage and recognise the effort and enterprise shown by many of our students. 

More about the program, application, costs, funding and study grants can be found here.