ETH Excellence Master Scholarship Programme for International Students in Switzerland, 2017

The ETH Zurich is offering ETH excellence scholarship programme to support excellent students (national and international) wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH. Two types of scholarship programmes are available: first is Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) and second one is master scholarship Programme (MSP).

ETH Zurich supports excellent students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH with two scholarship programmes.

ETH Zurich is a science, technology, engineering and mathematics university in the city of Zürich, Switzerland.

Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing master’s degree level at ETH Zurich.

Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded to learn any of the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award:

• The Excellence Scholarship consists of a grant covering living and study expenses (CHF 11,000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver. The scholarship begins when the student commences his or her Master’s degree and is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s programme (three or four semesters). It is awarded independently of the scholarship holder’s financial situation.
• The Master Scholarship consists of a partial stipend for living and study expenses (CHF 6,000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver. The department can additionally provide a scholarship of CHF 1,500 – 3,000 per semester or offer an assistantship from the second semester onwards (with a payment of CHF 600 per month).
• The scholarship begins when the student commences his or her Master’s degree and is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s programme (three or four semesters). It is awarded independently of the scholarship holder’s financial situation. The Master Scholarship Programme requires a financial contribution from the scholarship holder.

Scholarship can be taken in Switzerland

Eligibility: 

• The scholarship programmes are open to excellent students both from the ETH and from other universities (national and international) wishing to pursue their Master’s degree at ETH Zurich.
• The prerequisite is a very good result in their Bachelor’s. Students must belong to the best 10 percent of their Bachelor’s programme.

Nationality: Scholarship is open to Swiss and international students.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: The prerequisite is a very good result in their Bachelor’s. Students must belong to the best 10 percent of their Bachelor’s programme.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Switzerland Scholarship

How to Apply: The application consists of

• an application form
• a letter of motivation
• a pre-proposal for your Master’s thesis
• letters of recommendation from two professors

All information provided in the application must be complete and correct. The pre-proposal for the Master’s thesis must be developed by the applicant him/herself and use established scientific citation practice.

Plagiarism, negligent or intentional misinformation will lead to exclusion from the admission process or – if discovered later – to the revocation of the admission and of any scholarship.

If you are applying for more than one Master’s programme, please submit a separate application form for each degree programme.

You can only apply for an Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme or a Master Scholarship Programme if you, at the same time, apply for a Master’s degree programme at ETH Zurich (or if you, as an ETH Bachelor student, continue with a consecutive Master’s degree programme). If you are already enrolled in a Master’s degree programme at ETH Zurich, you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship anymore.

APPLICATION FORM: https://www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/main/education/finanzielles/files-en/esop-application-form-2016.pdf

Application Deadline: The application deadline is December 15, 2016.

Czech Ministry of Education Development Scholarships in Czech Republic, 2017-2018

Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship Programme in South Africa, 2017 Read more: Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship, South Africa Scholarship

Applications are invited for Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship to provide educational opportunities to young postgraduate students. The Scholarship is open to citizens of all African countries.

The central purpose of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is to build exceptional leadership capacity in Africa (whilst also seeking to foster better reconciliation and entrepreneurship) through its various programmes and, to this end, aims to be the leading protagonist in Africa for such endeavours.

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships are intended as a vehicle for the sustainable and practical expression of the aim to provide exceptional educational opportunities, develop a network of leaders, and thereby help to build leadership capacity in Africa.

Applicant must have excellent proficiency in oral and written English.

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing to postgraduate study (Honours and Masters Degrees only at present) at any recognised South African institutions of higher education.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in any field.

Scholarship Award: The Scholarship covers the cost of a Scholar as follows:
-Tuition and registration fees as set by the institution;
-A study materials allowance as set by the MRF;
-Accommodation and meal allowances as set by the MRF;
-A medical aid allowance as set by the MRF;
-Economy-class travel allowance for international Scholars only from the Scholar’s home to their institution at the beginning and back home at the end of their degree programme;
-Personal allowance.

Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for this scholarship:
-The Scholarship is open to citizens of all African countries
-The Scholarship is for postgraduate study at South African universities or tertiary institutions
-Full funding is for Honours (maximum one year) or Masters (up to a maximum of two years) or their equivalents (MBA’s excluded)
-Any individual who will be between the ages of 19 and 30 years at the time of taking up the Scholarship may apply
-Applicants must possess a first degree or its equivalent or must be in the process of completing one by 31 January 2017
-Applicants should have a history of well above average academic results
-Individuals that reflect in their character a commitment to the four principles of Education, Reconciliation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship
-The MRF leadership development activities sometimes include weekends. It is a condition of the Scholarship that attendance is compulsory.

Nationality: Students from Africa (Algeria,Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo-Brazzaville, Congo-Kinshasa, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for this Mandela Rhodes scholarship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must posess a first degree or its equivalent or must be in the process of completing one by 31 January 2017.

English language Requirements: Applicant must have excellent proficiency in oral and written English.

Scholarships for South Africans

Supporting Material: Applicants have to submit the following documents along with the application form:
-National ID/Passport
-Transcripts
-Motivation letter
-essay
-Reference Letter

How to Apply: All applicants apply online via the Embark application system.

Application Form Link

https://campus.embarkapply.com/mandela/2017/loginnew.aspx

Application Deadline: The closing date is 2 May 2016.

2016 International PhD Positions in Digital Business Management, Austria Read more: PhD Positions in Digital Business Management, Austria Scholarship Positions 2016

Applications are invited for joint PhD program ‘Digital Business International’. These positions are open to international PhD students within the area of Digital Business Management.

The PhD Program, “Digital Business International” is a joint initiative of University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (UASUA) and Johannes Kepler University of Linz (JKU) together with the local government of Upper Austria.

The cooperation between these two universities is built on a successful Joint Master Program in Digital Business Management and joint research projects.

Candidates should have professional knowledge in (scientific) English language and at least basic knowledge in German language (intensified courses can be attended in Austria).

Course Level: Positions are available for pursuing PhD programme.

Study Subject: Positions are open within the area of Digital Business Management.

List of Subjects: Potential Topics are: Music in IS, Mobility in IS and Connected Retail

Scholarship Award: Land Oberösterreich sponsors the main part (€ 500.000 for 2015-2019) of the funding jointly with UASUA for this PhD program in the form of stipends for international PhD students. Student grants are oriented at the personnel cost rates defined by FWF for Doctoral candidates (which correspond to University/UASUA employment of 30h/week employment with the remaining 10h/week intended for independent writing or additional project involvement).

Scholarship can be taken at: Austria

Eligibility: Applicants’ Profile
-Educational Background for PhD at JKU: A Diploma degree or Master’s degree in Social and/or Economics, Business Sciences, Business Information Systems
-Candidates should have professional knowledge in (Scientific) English language and at least basic knowledge in German language (intensified courses can be attended in Austria) – please provide certificates if available
-Candidates will have to move their center of life to the greater area of Linz or Steyr, Upper Austria
-Candidates ideally have scientific experience (proven by publications)

Nationality: International PhD students can apply for these PhD positions.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants applying for admission to the doctorate degree program (Social and Economic Sciences at JKU) must have one of the following:
-A Diploma degree or Master’s degree in Social and/or Economic, Business Sciences, Business Information Systems at a university, university of applied sciences, or other post-secondary institute of education in Austria or abroad (if equivalent in content and scope to the degree program offered at the JKU)
-Previous studies can generally be considered equivalent upon proof that preliminary studies are at least 240 ECTS credits and the scope for the subjects in questions in regards to admission may not exceed 67% of the scope for the model being used to compare degree programs.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: Candidates should have professional knowledge in (Scientific) English language and at least basic knowledge in German language (intensified courses can be attended in Austria).

Austria Scholarships

Supporting Material: Applicant’s written application for the PhD position should contain the following parts:
-Letter of Introduction (max. 1 page)
-Full CV

How to Apply: Applications or enquiries should be sent to andreas.auinger-at-fh-steyr.at

Application Deadline: The last date for application is April 30, 2016.

FSC Short-term Scholarships for Developing Countries in Germany, 2016

Food Security Center (FSC) is inviting applications for short-term scholarships open to postdoctoral and PhD students from developing countries or developed countries. These scholarships are offered to conduct their research and career at the University of Hohenheim. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply for a scholarship.

The scholarships aim at increasing their previously gained scientific knowledge and skills relevant to food security-related issues. Finally, FSC aims at establishing an active, long-lasting collaboration with the supported researchers and their home institutions through an interactive alumni-network.

The Food Security Center (FSC) is a university center of excellence in development collaboration at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany.

Applicant must have excellent proficiency in oral and written English.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to conduct their research and career at the University of Hohenheim.

Study Subject: Scholarships are available for students interested in an interdisciplinary and international (post-) graduate education in food security relevant issues. There are certain topics provided by the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Business, Economics and Social Sciences from which the applicants have to select as their doctoral research topic when they are applying for the scholarship.

List of Subjects: Sociology of Agriculture and Food, Agricultural Engineering, Nutrition and Health, Biological Chemistry and Nutritional Science and Economics

Scholarship Award: The scholarship includes award for a stay at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany.
Postdoctoral students:-The monthly grant is EUR 2.150
-Travel costs to and from Stuttgart will be covered
PhD students:-The monthly grant is EUR 1,000
-In addition, FSC pays for traveling to and from Hohenheim
-Proofed costs for a health and liability insurance will be refunded for an amount up to EUR 100
-Successful applicants can select from the regular course catalogues of the international MSc and PhD study programs offered by the University of Hohenheim (also including the courses offered in the PhD Program “Global Food Security”).

Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility: In order to apply for scholarship, applicant must follow the given criteria:
-Be able to conduct innovative research
-Have excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit
-Be able and willing to work well in an interdisciplinary, multicultural environment with individuals -from different scientific, societal and cultural backgrounds and with organizations from the public, private and civil society sector
-Be available for the entire period of the research stay of 3 months
-Be a national of developing country according to OECD DAC List

Nationality: Applicants from developing countries of the OECD DAC List are eligible to apply.

List of Countries: Afghanistan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Armenia, Angola, Kenya, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Tajikistan, Cape Verde, Benin,  Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Bhutan, Congo, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Burundi, Egypt, Cambodia, El Salvador, Central African Republic, Georgia, Chad, Ghana, Comoros, Guatemala, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guyana, Djibouti, Honduras, Equatorial Guinea, India, Eritrea, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Kosovo, Gambia, Kyrgyzstan, Guinea, Micronesia, Guinea-Bissau, Moldova, Haiti, Mongolia, Kiribati, Morocco, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Nicaragua, Lesotho, Nigeria, Liberia, Pakistan, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, Malawi, Paraguay, Mali, Philippines, Mauritania, Samoa, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Swaziland, Nepal, Syrian, Arab Republic, Niger, Tokelau, Rwanda, Ukraine, Sao Tome and Principe, Uzbekistan, Senegal, Vietnam, Sierra Leone, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu,  Yemen and Zambia

College Admission Requirement: 

Entrance Requirement: PhD students must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program and postdoctoral students must have PhD degree in agriculture, nutritional, natural, social, economic or political sciences, or related disciplines with specification on food security related issues.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: Applicant must have excellent proficiency in oral and written English.

Scholarships for Developing Countries

Supporting Material: The following documents must be submitted in English:
-Checklist/Guideline
-Abstract of Master/Diploma Thesis
-PhD Research Proposal
-Recommendation Letter 1
-Recommendation Letter 2

How to Apply: Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

Scholarship for Postdoctoral students

https://fsc.uni-hohenheim.de/117885?&L=1

Scholarship for PhD students

https://fsc.uni-hohenheim.de/117910?&L=1

Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 11, 2016

2017 Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Degree Programme at Leiden University, Netherlands

Leiden University offers excellence scholarships for full-time international students in 2016 academic year. Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree program at Leiden University.

University offers a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the scholarships is to attract the best and most motivated people to Netherlands.

Leiden University is one of Europe’s leading international research-intensive universities. This prominent position gives graduates an advantage when applying for positions both within and outside the academic world.

Students of all nationalities enrolling in the advanced master programmes in the listed starting February 2017. Most master’s programmes at Leiden University are taught in English. This means that applicants will need to submit proof of their English-language proficiency, preferably by means of an IELTS test.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for master’s degree programme at Leiden University.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for all MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website master’s programmes in Leiden (for Non-EU/EEA students).

List of Subjects: Advanced Studies in Air & Space Law, Advanced Studies in European & International Business Law, Advanced Studies in International Tax Law, Advanced Studies in Public International Law, Advanced Studies in International Civil & Commercial Law, Advanced Studies in Law & Digital Technologies,Advanced Studies in Law & Digital Technologies, Advanced Studies in European & International Human Rights Law, Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights, International Relations & Diplomacy and Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights.

Scholarship Award:The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 3 awards:
-€ 10.000 of the tuition fee
-€ 15.000 of the tuition fee
-Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee (also referred to as home fee)
The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget available for each Faculty department. The type of award has no reflection on the students’ academic level of excellence. Please be aware that the LExS is not a full scholarship.

Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility:
–Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme starting February 2017.  All MA, MSc and LLM programmes that are mentioned on the website Master’s programmes in Leiden are eligible for LExS, but note that some programmes have a start date in September only.
–Students of all nationalities enrolling in the Advanced Master programmes in the list below starting February 2017.  Note that the programmes listed below have a September start date only, with the exception of Advanced Studies in Air & Space Law:
-Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Air & Space Law
-Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European & International Business Law
-Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Tax Law
-Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Public International Law
-Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Civil & Commercial Law
-Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in Law & Digital Technologies
-Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European Tax Law
-Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in European & International Human Rights Law
-Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights
-MSc in International Relations & Diplomacy

Nationality: International students can apply for these excellence scholarships.

College Admission Requirement: 

Entrance Requirement: Students of all nationalities enrolling in the advanced master programmes in the listed starting February 2017.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Most master’s programmes at Leiden University are taught in English. This means that applicants will need to submit proof of their English-language proficiency, preferably by means of an IELTS test. 

Masters Scholarships 

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Online application

https://www.apply.leiden.edu/oa/Index.php

Application Deadline: Deadline 1 October 2016 for all programmes starting in February 2017.

Note: Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree.