World scholarship Centre » international http://worldscholarship.net International Scholarship Resource Centre Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:31:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 UNSW International Research Scholarships, Australia http://worldscholarship.net/2010/12/28/unsw-international-research-scholarships-australia/ http://worldscholarship.net/2010/12/28/unsw-international-research-scholarships-australia/#comments Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:55:14 +0000 admin http://worldscholarship.net/?p=1284 INTRODUCTION

The University of New South Wales offers the following prestigious scholarships to international students of exceptional research potential to undertake a higher degree by research at the University of New South Wales in 2011

ELIGIBILITY

  • International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)
  • Scholarships available for PhD and Masters by Research in all disciplines
  • University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA)
  • Scholarships available for PhD and Masters by Research in all disciplines
  • Tuition Fee Scholarship plus a Faculty Research Stipend
  • Scholarships available for PhD, Masters by Research and for Masters of Philosophy (in selected disciplines depending on Faculty research areas)
  • Tuition Fee Scholarship
  • Scholarships available for PhD, Masters by Research and Masters of Philosophy (in selected disciplines depending on Faculty research areas). This scholarship is only available to students who are sponsored by their home country with a living allowance/stipend with a minimum value of $10,000 per annum.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications will start in late January

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INTRODUCTION

Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS), are a significant educational opportunity.
The scholarships provide financial support for international students undertaking doctoral degrees by research in New Zealand universities.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a scholarship students must:
•Be international students
•Please note that citizens of Fiji may not apply for the NZIDRS until further notice.
•Hold an ‘A’ average or equivalent in their studies to date
•Meet the requirements for direct entry into a research based doctoral degree programme at a New Zealand university. (Please note, this will include proof of English Language proficiency.)
•Provide: An Educational Credential Evaluation (ECE) Certificate. See ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ for further information including contact details for ECE and exceptions.
•Provide evidence that they have been in contact with the relevant department of their chosen institution and discussed their proposed research, research interests and the availability of appropriate supervision.
•Hold one of the following English language test scores, achieved no longer than two (2) years prior to the time of application:
•An IELTS Academic Test with an overall score of at least 6.5 with no band less than 6; or
•A TOEFL test score of at least 575, including a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English; or
•A score of 233 in the Computer based TOEFL, including an Essay Writing score of 4.5; or
•An overall score of 100 in the Internet based TOEFL; or
•Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Grade B;
•Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) – Grade C.

Selection Process
A selection committee of senior academics, appointed by Education New Zealand, will consider applications. Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
•The applicant has a record of sustained academic excellence, particularly in the chosen field of study, as supported by academic transcripts and letters of reference.
•The applicant has a well-defined research programme or research interests, and wishes to study at a New Zealand university with the expertise and resources to support that research.
•The applicant meets all eligibility requirements with appropriate supporting documentation.
•All prospective candidates must have received final confirmed grades for their qualifying degree in order for their application to be considered.
•Prospective candidates who have already commenced their Doctorate in New Zealand, must be within the first 6 months of PhD enrolment as at the application close date.
•Prospective candidates who have completed more than 6 months of PhD enrolment at the application close date will not be considered.
•Incomplete applications and electronically submitted applications will not be considered under any circumstances. This is non-negotiable.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 July 2011

]]> http://worldscholarship.net/2010/12/28/new-zealand-international-doctoral-research-scholarships-2011-new-zealand/feed/ 0 International PhD Program in Molecular Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria http://worldscholarship.net/2009/08/27/international-phd-program-in-molecular-life-sciences-vienna-austria/ http://worldscholarship.net/2009/08/27/international-phd-program-in-molecular-life-sciences-vienna-austria/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:59:05 +0000 admin http://worldscholarship.net/?p=432 The Biocenter PhD program was created in 1993 with the aim of providing biology students from all over the world with the possibility for training and research in the attractive scientific environment of the Vienna Biocenter. Successful candidates are accepted as PhD students initially for three years with the possibility of an extension into the fourth year. The PhD degree will be obtained from the Life Sciences Faculty of the Vienna University or the Medical University of Vienna. Apart from practical training and work in the laboratory, the following activities are intergral parts of the PhD program.

Requirements:
Highly qualified applicants from all over the world are invited to apply, provided that they are not older than 30 years. All applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a university degree within 2009. This university degree should qualify for the start of a doctorate thesis in their home country and ideally should be equivalent to a European university diploma/degree.

Reapplications will not be considered

Dean of the Vienna Biocenter PhD Programme:
Prof. Meinrad Busslinger

Deadline:
Deadline for receipt of completed application is 15th November, 2009.

Application:

* You can use our Online Submission for the application form by clicking here – Onlinesubmission is opened at 1st September, 2009!
* Alternatively download the application form directly from this website, complete it carefully and return it as PDF to phd-office-at-mfpl.ac.at as soon as possible and before the deadline. Make sure that your e-mail attachment is not larger than 1MByte! If sending from another ones e-mailaccount please do not forget to add your (own) e-mail address for replying you!
* We do not accept any hardcopies (post, fax, express deliveries)!

Letter of recommendation:
We request letters of recommendation from two scientists who are familiar with your academic work and who can judge your potential as a PhD student.

Please forward the enclosed letters (a template can be downloaded here.) to the referees and ask them to send their recommendation directly to the dean of the PhD Programme.

A pdf file of the recommendation letter printed on the referee´s official paper and signed by the referee should be sent by email to phd-office-at-mfpl.ac.at.

The student himself / herself is responsible for obtaining the letters and should actively inquire with the respective referees whether the letters have been sent.
Please note that we will be unable to process your application without letters of recommendation. These letters are therefore an essential part of your application, and it is your responsibility to ensure that the referees write to us before May 15, 2009.

Selection procedure and admission:
Complete applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of group leaders of the Vienna Biocenter. The short-listed candidates will receive invitations to visit the Vienna Biocenter for a five-day period of interviews and information exchange. These interviews will take place in January 2010. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and free accommodation will be provided. Offers of admission will be made to the successful candidates at the end of the interview period.

]]> http://worldscholarship.net/2009/08/27/international-phd-program-in-molecular-life-sciences-vienna-austria/feed/ 1 The International Ibsen Scholarships 2009 http://worldscholarship.net/2009/04/04/the-international-ibsen-scholarships-2009/ http://worldscholarship.net/2009/04/04/the-international-ibsen-scholarships-2009/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:28:03 +0000 admin http://worldscholarship.net/?p=271 The International Ibsen Scholarships 2009 – Applications for the year 2009

Field of study:
Scholarships are awarded to individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic and cultural community. The scholarships are meant to act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen.

Total amount of scholarship:
1,000,000 Norwegian kroners.

Application deadline:
1st of May, 2009.

Application method:
Online applications are accepted in English on the Ibsen Award homepage. Links are provided in this article.

Screening of applicants:
The scholarships are awarded in agreement with a professional review panel, which consists of three people.

Presentation ceremony:
Presentation of the scholarships is staged in Skien on September 11th, 2009 and coincides with the Skien International Ibsen Conference.

• International Ibsen Scholarship homepage: Details and online application form can be found here
• Information about the receivers of the International Ibsen Scholarship 2008 can be seen here

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