World Class Business School International Scholarship at University of Exeter in UK, 2015

University of Exeter in UK

Applications are invited for World Class Business School International Scholarship for pursuing master (MSc) degree in the field of Accounting and Finance at The University of Exeter in UK. Scholarships are open for the students from Africa, Asia, India and the Commonwealth of Independent States including students resident in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Norway, Russia, Ukraine and Turkey. Up to 27 Scholarships is offered to the most talented International students who have had an application accepted to one of The Business School MSc programmes. The application deadline is 30th March 2015.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are awarded in the field of Accounting and Finance.

Course Level:

Scholarships are available for master degree at The University of Exeter, UK.

Scholarship Provider:

University of Exeter in UK

Scholarship can be taken at:

UK

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the scholarship a candidate must be:

- Applicants must be resident in one of the following countries:  Africa, Asia, India and the Commonwealth of Independent States including students resident in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Norway, Russia, Ukraine and Turkey to be considered for these awards.

-The Scholarships are competitive and require applicant  have an English language level of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent if from a non-Anglophone country and submit an application form with a 1500 word essay on what you consider to be “The Most Challenging Aspects of Today’s Global Business Environment.”

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Scholarship is open for international students.

Number of award(s): 

The scholarship will be awarded to up to 27 of the most talented International students who have had an application accepted to one of The Business School M.Sc programmes.

Duration of award(s):

The scholarship will be awarded for one year.

What does it cover?

The Scholarship is valued £10,000.

Notification:

Applicants will be notified of the outcome no later than 30 May 2015.

How to Apply:

The applicant can apply by online.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 30th March 2015.

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Westminster International Partnership Scholarships

These new scholarships are in identification of the University’s close ties with countries crosswise the globe.

Amount: Half (50 per cent) tuition fee award.

Eligibility: You must be an international student from one of the countries listed in appendix F (see below) and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University.

Criteria: Minimum Upper Second Class Honours or above and financial need.

Deadline: 17 October 2014.

The following countries are regarded as eligible countries:

Postgraduate Scholarships

Bangladesh, Brazil, India, China, Russia, Columbia, Turkey, Egypt, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Nepal, , Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam, China, India, Russia, Malaysia, South Korea.

Undergraduate Scholarships

China, India, Russia, Malaysia, South Korea.

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NAM S&T Centre –DST (South Africa) Training Fellowships on Minerals Processing & Beneficiation, 2015

 Study Subject(S):          Fellowships are awarded for training on Minerals Processing & Beneficiation.

Scholarship Provider:  The Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing  Countries (NAM S&T Centre) and Department of Science & Technology (DST), Republic of South Africa.

Duration Of Award(S): 3 months

Number Of Award(S): 20 scientists

Deadline:                      31st August 2014.

Scholarship taken at:      South Africa

It Covers:

-DST, South Africa as the host country will provide local hospitality for the Fellows for the duration of the training. A subsistence allowance @ of US$ 300 per month will be paid to the selected Fellow for meals, miscellaneous expenses and local transportation. Accommodation and daily transportation to and from the MINTEK will be covered by DST of South Africa.

-International Airfare will be borne by the Fellow or his/ her sending government / organisation.

-Individual Fellows or their governments / institutions will also be required to bear the following costs:

-All expenses in the home country incidental to travel abroad, including expenditure for passport and visa, required medical examinations and vaccinations and miscellaneous expenses such as internal travel to/from the airport of departure in the home country.

-Salary and other related allowances for the Fellows during the Fellowship period.

-Cost towards medical insurance to cover the period of Fellowship in South Africa.

The NAM S&T Centre and DST South Africa will not assume responsibility for the following expenditure on the Fellow:

-Insurance, medical bills or hospitalisation fees.

-Compensation in the event of death, disability or loss of personal belongings or compensation for damage caused by climatic or other conditions.

-Travel and other costs incurred by the dependents, who might accompany the Fellow

Brief Description: 

The overall objective of the Fellowship scheme is to provide insights on the entire minerals processing and beneficiation chain to allow the Fellows to influence policies and establish structures in their countries to address the related challenges. This programme will further provide the Fellows with the knowledge on Minerals Processing and Beneficiation and expose them to the basic principles and relevant developments in the field so that they can apply modern techniques for understanding process operation and understand the impact of these technologies on the environment and processes for their mitigation.

Eligibility:

-Applicant should possess at least a Master’s Degree in any relevant science subject or an equivalent degree in engineering or technology.

-Applicant should be working in a Government Ministry, department, agency or institution or a private industry dealing with minerals processing and beneficiation programmes in his/her home country. The application should be endorsed by the Head of his/her institution confirming that if selected, he/she will be sanctioned leave for the period of the Programme and will join his/her duties back in the organisation on completion of the Fellowship in South Africa.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Applicants from member countries of the NAM S&T Centre: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Colombia, Congo, Cuba, Cyprus, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Korea (DPR), Lebanon, Malaysia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Serbia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, St. Lucia, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe can apply for these training fellowships.

Number of award(s):

Twenty (20) scientists, technologists and professionals from the NAM S&T Centre’s member countries will be selected under the Programme every year (for the next three years 2015 to 2017) to get affiliated with the South African host institution.

Duration of award(s):

The selected Fellows will be hosted and attached to MINTEK  for a period of three months being exposed to MINTEK ways of minerals processing and undergoing in-service training under the existing MINTEK programmes. The Fellows will be attached to an existing MINTEK project relevant to their scientific background and interests.

Selection Criteria:

Twenty Fellows will be selected each year out of all the applications received based on the professional details furnished by the applicants. In matter of selection, the decision of DST, South Africa shall be final which will also send the Fellowship Award Letters to the selected applicants.

How to Apply:

Applications for the fellowship should be submitted in the prescribed format (attached) directly to Mr. Selby Modiba at (Selby.Modiba-at-dst.gov.za) and Ms Palesa Motsoeneng at (Palesa.Motsoeneng-at-dst.gov.za), DST, South Africa.

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India-Australia BEL Excellence Scholarship at University of Queensland in Australia, 2015

University of Queensland is inviting applications for India – Australia BEL excellence scholarship. Scholarships are open for Indian students for pursuing undergraduate degree level within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at University of Queensland. Scholarship covers 100% Tuition fee waiver for up to 4 semesters. The application deadline is 30 November 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at University of Queensland.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at University of Queensland.

Scholarship Provider: University of Queensland, Australia

Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Accreditation: University of Queensland is an accredited university. University of Queensland is accredited by the Group of Eight, Universitas 21, ASAIHL.

Eligibility: -Citizens of India who normally reside in India.

-Students who have applied to UQ and who have received an unconditional offer for a relevant postgraduate Masters program.

-Students who will commence their program at UQ in 2015.

-The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and high achieving students are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of India can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Awarded to citizens of India studying a coursework master’s degree within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (excludes the MBA).

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for up to 4 semesters.

What does it cover? Total offer is of 100% Tuition fee waiver for up to 4 semesters.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post and electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 November 2014.

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National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation Disability Scholarships in India, 2014

Applications are invited for disability scholarships for students with disabilities. These scholarships are available for Indian students for studying technical courses from recognized institutions in India. Up to 2500 scholarships are available. Up to 30% scholarships will be reserved for girls, which will be transferable to male students in case of non-availability of female candidates. Books/Stationery allowance will be paid to students pursuing professional graduate courses @ Rs.6,000/ per annum and Rs.10,000/- per annum for pursuing Professional Post-Graduate Courses. The application deadline is 31st August 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are available for studying technical courses from recognized institutions in India.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing degree and post graduate level.

Scholarship Provider: National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC)

Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility: Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund):

-Under this scheme, 2000 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for degree and post graduate level professional and technical courses from recognized institutions in India.

-30% scholarships will be reserved for girls, which will be transferable to male students in case of non-availability of female candidates.

-Applicants may apply at any time in academic year for scholarship under this scheme. Scholarships will be awarded quarterly basis for the applications received in preceding quarter.

Scholarship Scheme (National Fund):

-Under this scheme, 500 Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for pursuing higher academic/professional or technical qualification.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of India can apply for these disability scholarships.

Scholarship Description: National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), for and on behalf of Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, invites applications from Students with Disabilities for award of Scholarship under the following two Scholarship Schemes :- Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund) and Scholarship Scheme (National Fund).

Number of award(s): Up to 2500 scholarships are available.

Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund):- 2000 scholarships

Scholarship Scheme (National Fund):- 500 scholarships

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover?

Scholarship Scheme (Trust Fund):-

-Reimbursement of Non-Refundable fees restricted to the limit of fee of similar courses in Government/Government –aided institutions. Maintenance allowance will be paid to the students for 10 months @ Rs. 2500/ per month for Professional Graduate Courses and Rs.3000/- per month for Professional Post Graduate Courses in one academic year.

-Books/Stationery allowance will be paid to students pursuing Professional Graduate Courses @ Rs.6,000/ per annum and Rs.10,000/- per annum for pursuing Professional Post-Graduate Courses.

-Differently-abled students in addition will be provided financial assistance for purchase of aids & appliances (only once during life time).

-Monthly income of the beneficiary /parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.25,000/- (Rs. 3.00 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.

-A Scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/ stipend for pursuing the course.

Scholarship Scheme (National Fund):-

-Scholarship of Rs.1000/-p.m. for hostelers and Rs.700/-p.m. for day scholars studying in professional courses at graduation and above level, and Rs.700/-p.m. for hostelers and Rs.400/-p.m. for day scholars pursuing Diploma/Certificate level professional courses. Course fee reimbursed up to ceiling of Rs.10,000/-per year.

-Financial assistance can be given for computer with editing software for blind/deaf graduate and post graduate students pursuing professional courses and for support access software for cerebral palsy students.

-Monthly income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian should not be more than Rs.15,000/ – (Rs. 1.80 Lakh p.a.) from all sources. Family income includes income of parent/guardian.

-Scholarship holder under this scheme will not concurrently hold any other scholarship/stipend.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

Online Application: Applicants can apply online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st August 2014.

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Dr. S. Radharkrishnan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences, 2014-2015

Applications are invited for Dr. S. Radharkrishnan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences (Including languages) for the year 2014-2015. Award is open for young Indian researchers below 35 years of age to carry out their studies and research in Humanities and Social Sciences including languages in Indian Universities and Colleges recognized. The tenure of the award is three year with no provision for further extension. The application deadline is 21/09/2014.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are available in the field of Humanities and Social science (including languages).

Course Level: Fellowships are open for full time Postdoctoral research work to young researchers below 35 years of age (Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women candidates).

Scholarship Provider: University Grants Commission, India

Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility:

-The candidate must have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject.

-General/open category, 55% marks at UG level and 60% of marks at PG level. For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/ PH) candidates, 50% at UG level and 55% at PG level.

-The fellowship is open for full time research work to young researchers below 35 years of age (Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women candidates).

-Note:-Candidate must identify a Guide for his/her postdoctoral research work and obtain his /her consent for the guidance.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of India can apply for these fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity to carry out the advanced studies and research in Humanities and Social Sciences including languages in Indian Universities and Colleges recognized under section 2(f) and fit to receive assistance under section 12 (B) of the UGC Act 1956 and Institutes of National Importance established by the Central/State Government.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The tenure of the award is three year with no provision for further extension.

What does it cover?

-Fellowships valued @Rs.25,000 – 27,000 p.m. with annual increase of Rs.1000 p.a.

-Contingency A @Rs.50,000 p.a. for three years

-Escorts/Reader assistance @Rs.2000/- p.m. (fixed) in case of physically disabled candidates

- HRA : Post-Doctoral Fellowship provided with accommodation in hostel recognized/ maintained by the institutions may be reimbursed the hostel fee, excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc. A certificate to this effect is to be furnished through the Registrar/Director/Principal (Annexure-II). If Post-Doctoral Fellow makes his/her own arrangements of accommodation, he/she may be entitled to draw HRA as per categorization of the cities by the Government of India. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will submit a certificate for this purpose to the UGC for claiming HRA through the concerned University/ Institution/ College

Selection Criteria: The applications received will be scrutinized by the screening committee. Later, the short listed candidates will be called to appear before the selection committee, constituted by the Commission. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. The decision of the Commission will be final. The Commission reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the award without assigning any reason.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 21/09/2014.

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