Faculty Scholarships for Research Masters in Philosophy at Radboud University, Netherlands 2015

Radboud University, Netherlands

Radboud University is welcoming applications for faculty scholarships for Research Master’s in Philosophy. Three scholarships are open for outstanding international students wishing to start the Research Master’s programme in Philosophy on 1st February 2015. Each scholarship amounts to €10,000 for the first year of the Research Master’s programme, and in the case of good study results can be renewed for the second, final year. The application deadline is 17 November 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are provided in Philosophy at Radboud University.

Course Level:

Scholarships are available for pursuing research masters programme at Radboud University.

Scholarship Provider:

Radboud University, Netherlands

Scholarship can be taken at:

Netherlands

Eligibility:

Admission requirements for international students

-A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Philosophy or related area Candidates seeking admission to the programme must meet the following criteria:

-They must possess an internationally recognized Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in philosophy (with merit or distinction or equivalent).

-Their wheighted grade-point average in philosophy in the 2nd and 3rd year of their Bachelor’s degree studies must be the equivalent of 7.5 or more (on the Dutch scale of 10). You can find the table “Conversion of Grades at Radboud University Nijmegen” here. It gives you an indication of what the equivalent of a Dutch 7.5 or 8 might be in the country where you obtained your BA degree.

-They must be able to demonstrate to the Examination Board that they have serious research interests and skills.

-Note that, if you have a Master’s degree in Philosophy, you may receive a waiver for some of these requirements. It may then be possible to seek direct admission to the second year of the programme.

-A proficiency in English: The language requirements for Master’s programme in Philosophy differ from the general language requirements!

-In order to take part in the programme, you need to have fluency in English, both written and spoken. Non-native speakers of English without a Dutch Bachelor’s degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:

-TOEFL score of >577 (paper based) or >233 (computer based) or >90 (internet based)

-IELTS score of >6.5

-Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher

Scholarship Open for International Students:

International students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description:

The Faculty offers three scholarships for excellent international students wishing to start the Research Master’s programme in Philosophy on 1st February 2015. Each scholarship amounts to €10,000 for the first year of the Research Master’s programme, and in the case of good study results can be renewed for the second, final year.

Number of award(s):

The Faculty offers three scholarships for excellent international students.

What does it cover?

Each scholarship amounts to €10,000 for the first year of the Research Master’s programme, and in the case of good study results can be renewed for the second, final year. For students from countries belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA), the amount of €10,000 covers tuition fees (€1,906 for the academic year 2014-2015), plus living expenses. For students from outside the EEA, the scholarship covers tuition fees only (€9,570,- for the academic year 2014-2015).

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 17 November 2014.