Hubert Humphrey Fellowships in USA for International Students

Brief description:

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world.   The Fellowship provides ten months of non-degree academic study* and related professional experiences in the United States.  Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.

*The Humphrey Program is a non-degree program. Participants may complete academic coursework at their host university to update their academic and professional knowledge in their field, but they do not receive an academic degree as a result of their participation in the Program.

Host Institution(s):

Fellows are placed at one of the participating USA universities. Fellows are not able to choose which university they will attend. Rather, they are assigned in diverse groups of 7-15 to the most appropriate host institution based on their area of interest and professional field.

Field of study:

• Agricultural and Rural Development
• Communications/Journalism
• Economic Development
• Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
• Finance and Banking
• Higher Education Administration
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
• Human Resource Management
• Law and Human Rights
• Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
• Public Health Policy and Management
•  Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
•  Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention
•  Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
•  Technology Policy and Management
•  Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention
•  Urban and Regional Planning

Number of Awards:

Approximately 200 Fellowships are awarded annually.

Target group:

Citizens of eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and Western Hemisphere.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Fellowship provides for:

•  Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
•  Pre-academic English language training, if required;
•  A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
•  Accident and sickness coverage;
•  A book allowance;
•  A one-time computer subsidy;
•  Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the program and domestic travel to required program events);
•  A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.

Eligibility:

The applicant must have:

•  an undergraduate (first university) degree,
•  a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience,
•  limited or no prior experience in the United States,
•  demonstrated leadership qualities,
•  a record of public service in the community, and
•  English language ability

Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section or Fulbright Commission in your country of residence to learn about possible specific program requirements (link found below).

Application instructions:

The deadlines for applicants vary by country but falls around May to September each year. Please check with the Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country to learn about the exact deadline for submitting applications.  Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by 1 October.

Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Bi-national Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures.

It is important to read the FAQs and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://humphreyfellowship.org/

Related Scholarships: List of USA Scholarship Grants

Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)

University of Melbourne
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 May/31 Oct (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Next course starts 2015

Brief description:

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne.

Host Institution(s):

University of Melbourne, Australia

Field of study:

Any eligible graduate research degree offered at University of Melbourne

Number of Awards:

About 150

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Benefits provided by the MIRS include living allowance, relocation grant, thesis allowance, and paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.  Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is also included.

Eligibility:

To be considered for the MIRS, you must:

•  be an international applicant (ie. a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and not an Australian permanent resident);
•  have completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a 4-year honours degree at an Australian university with a minimum result of first class honours;
•  have applied for admission to undertake a master or doctorate by research degree or be currently enrolled in a research degree at the University of Melbourne
•  have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought.

Application instructions:

Students must complete an Application for Admission to Graduate Research Degree Candidature and Scholarship. The University assesses applications for scholarships on an ongoing basis.  As a general rule:

• • applications submitted before 31 October (Round 1) will be finalised by 15 February of the following year, and
• • applications submitted before 31 May (Round 2) will be finalised by 31 July.

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://studenteforms.app.unimelb.edu.au/apex/f?p=153:2:0:::2:P2_ID:361

Australia International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

Brief description:

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers.  The scholarships are towards a Masters by research degree or Doctorate Degree at eligible Universities in Australia.

Host Institution(s):

Participating Universities in Australia

Field of study:

Eligible postgraduate research programmes offered at participating Australian Universities.

Number of Awards:

Around 330 are awarded annually.

Target group:

Scholarships are open to international students of all countries (except New Zealand).

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers tuition fees and health cover costs for scholarship holders, and health cover costs for their dependents. The scholarships are available for a period of two years for a research masters degree or three years for a research doctorate degree. 

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for an IPRS the applicant must be an international student (except New Zealand) and commencing full-time enrolment in a higher degree by research at an eligible university in Australia. The basic eligibility criteria for an IPRS are listed in section 3.10.1 of the Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Research) 2012.

Application instructions:

Applications for a scholarship need to be made directly to a participating Universities/Higher Education Providers (HEPs) in Australia at which the applicant wishes to conduct their postgraduate research. Students need to approach the scholarship office at their chosen university for direction about the process to apply for an IPRS and key deadline dates.  The deadline varies among universities but is around May-October each year.

It is important to read the Frequently Asked Questions and visit the website of the University where you intend to apply and the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://education.gov.au/international-postgraduate-research-scholarships

Related Scholarships: List of Australia Scholarships

Transform Together Scholarships for International and European Union (non-UK) Students

Brief description:

Transform Together scholarships are open to international students and European Union (non-UK) students applying to a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at Sheffield Hallam University in the 2015/16 academic year.

Host Institution(s):

Sheffield Hallam University in UK

Field(s) of study:

All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses offered at the University. Scholarship applications from those holding offers for the following full-time taught postgraduate courses are particularly welcomed: MBA, MSc International Events and Conference Management, MA TESOL, MSc Technical Architecture, MA Design, MSc Food Manufacturing Engineering, MSc Advancing Physiotherapy Practice, and MSc Sport Business Management

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

International and European Union (non-UK) students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Full fee waiver (100% discount) for postgraduate courses and half fee waiver (50% discount) for each year of your undergraduate degree

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for one of these scholarships, you must:

•  be an international fee paying student or a European Union (non-UK) student applying for 2015/16 start

•  postgraduate only – have achieved a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in your honours degree and must meet the English and academic entry requirements for your course. Please attach your transcripts to your scholarship application

•  undergraduate only – have achieved or exceeded the English and academic entry requirements for the course

•   have an offer for a full-time taught undergraduate or postgraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University.

•  be self-funding your studies

•  be able to pay any additional fees your course may require, for example field trips

Application instructions:

To apply for a Transform Together Scholarship, you must have received an offer for a full-time taught course at Sheffield Hallam University starting in 2015/16.  If you have not yet applied for a course, please visit the online prospectus to find a course and apply.  Once you’ve received an offer for a course, you must complete and submit the scholarship application form with transcripts by 31 May 2015 for September 2015 start or 1 November 2015 for January 2016 start.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to download the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:   www.shu.ac.uk/transformtogether

University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships

Brief description:

The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship provides funding to support doctoral students studying at the University of Otago.  The Scholarship is available to both domestic and international students. Candidates for professional doctorates, as well as the PhD, are welcome to apply.

Host Institution(s):

University of Otago, New Zealand

Field(s) of study:

Any eligible PhD Research Programme at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Up to 181 annually

Target group:

Domestic and International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

NZ$25,000 stipend per annum plus domestic tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee and insurance)

Eligibility:

Applicants must usually be seeking to obtain their first doctoral qualification.  Selection is based predominantly on academic merit and the applicant’s potential for research.

Application instructions:

Applications for this scholarship are made online through the eVision portal. Once you have applied for admission to your programme you will receive an alert in your student portal inviting you to apply for a scholarship.  Applications for doctoral-level scholarships should usually occur when applying for admission but it is also possible to apply for a scholarship after being admitted.

It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/database/otago014687.html

Fondation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships for African and Asian Women

Brief description:

The Fondation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships was established in memory of Muriel Dargent (1967 – 2004), Matthieu Dargent (1997 – 2004), Iris Dargent (2001 – 2004), and Muriel’s parents, all of whom disappeared in the December 2004 Tsunami.   The Fondation Rainbow Bridge will enable young women recipients to enrich their academic background by obtaining an HEC MBA.

Host Institution(s):

HEC Paris, France

Field of study:

Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Awards:

2  scholarships per year

Target group:

Women from Asian or African countries affected by natural disasters, drought or famine.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

€ 20,000

Eligibility:

Recipients of this scholarship are top-caliber female candidates who have been admitted to the HEC MBA program and who can demonstrate exemplary leadership skills in one or more of the following areas:

•  Community work,
•  Charity engagement,
•  Sustainable development practices.

Women applying must come from an Asian or African country affected by a natural disaster, drought or famine. In addition, they must demonstrate a commitment to solving some of the social and economic issues affecting their countries while working for the long-term security of the people living there.

Application instructions:

Only admitted candidates can apply for this scholarship. You must submit an essay on why you should be named the Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholar at the HEC MBA Program, while identifying your post-MBA goals.  Deadline is on a rolling basis but please note that you cannot apply for this scholarship if admitted after June 15th for the September intake and after November 26th for the January intake.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.mba.hec.edu/Fees-Funding/Scholarships/Fondation-Rainbow-Bridge

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific

Brief description:

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.  Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Host Institution(s):

ADB-JSP provides scholarships only to participating academic institutions under the Program.

Field(s) of study:

Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in economics, management, health, education, agriculture,  environment, natural resource management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

Only programs offered at the participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Regions are eligible for ADB-JSP funding.

Number of Scholarships:

About 300 scholarships are awarded annually.

Target group:

The scholarships are open to citizens of ADB’s  borrowing member countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The ADB-JSP provides full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, an allowance for books and instructional materials, medical insurance, and travel expenses.

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute.   The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

Eligibility:

1. A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).

2. Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution .

3. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.

4. At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.

5. Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old.

6. In good health.

7. Should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.

8. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.

9. Staff of academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.

10. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.

11. ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

12. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

Application instructions:

Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen Academic Institution and should indicate to that Institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. No separate application to ADB is necessary.

You must send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.   Please refer to the normal month of intake and deadline of application in the participating academic institutions.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/main

Related Scholarships:  List of Scholarships for Asians