HHL Part-time MBA – Global Diversity Scholarship for International Students in Germany, 2018

The new Part-time MBA – Global Diversity Scholarship is now available at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management in Germany. This scholarship is available to students of all nationalities.

The HHL Global Diversity Scholarship focuses on prospective students with an international background.

HHL family consists of a wide variety of members from different countries, speaking multiple languages, bringing enriching backgrounds, renowned expertise, various responsibilities and diverse focuses. HHL is not only Germany’s business school with the longest tradition and the birthplace of modern management education, but also receives excellent ratings for the quality of teaching, based on small classes, high-performance and intensive teamwork.

Scholarship Description: 

• Applications Deadline: The scholarship application deadline is the end of October for the intake in March.
• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue Part time MBA programme.
• Study Subject: law and economics
• Scholarship Award: The scholarship will provide the successful candidate with a tuition waiver of up to 25% of the total tuition costs for the part-time MBA Program.
• Nationality: This scholarship is available to students of all nationalities.
• Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
• Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: This scholarship is available to students of all nationalities.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants from all countries for the part-time MBA Program are eligible. With its HHL Global Diversity Scholarship HHL supports outstanding part-time MBA candidates with an international background in order to foster the international diversity of our part-time MBA class.

Requirements and Deadline
Applicants must hold a first degree and present a high GMAT score or very good result in the HHL Admission Test. The scholarship application deadline is the end of October for the intake in March.

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: For the complete application, the following documents are necessary:

• A completed MBA application form
• GMAT score of at least 600 (or in exceptional cases a very good result in the HHL Admission Test)
• Scholarship questionnaire
• Proof of financial needs

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Fully Funded Chilean Government Nelson Mandela Master Scholarships for South African Students, 2019

The new Chilean Government Nelson Mandela Master Scholarships is now available for South African students.

The purpose of AGCID’s Scholarship Program is to contribute to the formation of advanced human capital, through the participation of professionals in Master Degree programs imparted by accredited Chilean universities or higher education institutions, with a high level of excellence.

International scholarships and study opportunities open up possibilities for South African students who wish to pursue studies abroad, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Studying abroad is an excellent way to expand your horizons, experience new things, meet people from all over the world and get an international education. The new skills you could gain, both in and out of the classroom can strengthen your potential contribution to society and even to a potential employer if you make the most of your experience.

Scholarship Description: 

• Applications Deadline: October 31, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue Master degree programme.
• Study Subject: A wide range of fields is available including fields related to:

1. Agriculture
2. Energy
3. Public Policy Management
4. Environment
5. Mining and Geology
6. Astronomy
7. Information technology
8. Education
9. Engineering
10. Business and economics
11. Public health
12. Science

• ScholarshipAward: What the scholarship offers

1. Spanish language course (can be in parallel with studies or before the beginning of the studies)
2. Return airfare
3. Tuition fees
4. Graduation costs
5. Medical insurance
6. Monthly allowance

• Successful applicants will be required to take funds with them to Chile to cover initial costs while administration of stipend payments is being finalized an amount of at least US$ 500 is recommended.
• Nationality: The scholarships are offered to professionals who are citizens of South Africa, Mozambique and Angola.
• Number of Scholarships:
• Scholarship can be taken at Chilean higher education institutions in South Africa

Eligibility for the Scholarship: (H2 Heading)

Eligible Countries: The scholarships are offered to professionals who are citizens of South Africa, Mozambique and Angola.

Entrance Requirements: The scholarship program is offered to professionals who are citizens of South Africa, Mozambique and Angola and preferably work in the public or academic sectors in their home country. Applicants must have:

– Experience in the subjects they choose to pursue Master’s studies in

– Unconditional acceptance offer at a Chilean higher education institution

– 4-year university degree

– If employed already, you will need a letter of support, indicating that you will be released for the duration of your studies.

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Application Procedure: (H2 Heading)

How to Apply: Applicants must submit the AGCID Scholarship application form both in original copy on paper and in compact disc format (CD), together with application documents to the Chilean Embassy in South Africa, see ANNEX 3 for List of Focal Points. More information on the application process can be accessed through: becasmandela-at-gmail.com.

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IPOS Research Training Academy Scholarship for Lower and Middle Income Countries in Hong Kong, 2018

Applications are invited for IPOS Research Training Academy in Hong Kong. This NCI Travel Scholarships is available for professionals from low-income and low-middle-income countries (LMIC) to attend the 2018 IPOS Research Training Academy in Hong Kong.

This Research Training Academy aims to combine both capacity-building around knowledge generation using traditional quantitative and qualitative research designs as well as the field of knowledge translation research.

Founded in 1984, the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) was created to foster international multidisciplinary communication about clinical, educational and research issues that relate to the subspecialty of psycho-oncology and two primary psychosocial dimensions of cancer: Response of patients, families and staff to cancer and its treatment at all stages; and Psychological, social and behavioral factors that influence tumor progression and survival.

Scholarship Description: 

• Applications Deadline: June 22, 2018
• Course Level: This is a research training scholarship programme.
• Study Subject: Theme:Research Training Academy to Build the Future Generation of Psycho-Oncology Researchers in Low- and Low-Middle-Income Countries.
• ScholarshipAward: The number of scholarships and capacity to cover expenses related to the IPOS Congress from October 31-November 2 following the RTA will depend on funding, and scholars need to be available for this period as well. NCI Travel Scholarships from October 28-30, 2018 will cover costs of training, flight, hotel and meals.
• Nationality: Available to applicants from Lower and Middle income countries.
• Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
• Scholarshipcan be taken in Hong Kong

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Available to applicants from Lower and Middle income countries:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde* (Capo Verde), Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Costa Rica, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Arab Rep., El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, The Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Islamic Rep., Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem Rep., Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, FYR, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, RB, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Rep., Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Entrance Requirements: Full eligibility criteria for the NCI Travel Scholarship application (please note that all criteria must be met):

• Be a professional within completion of their academic training and establishment of their independent careers (i.e., within 6 years of completion of their academic training);
• Be based in and conduct their research in LMIC in a variety of clinical or academic fields appropriate to the field of psycho-oncology (e.g., physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, epidemiologist);
• Country of residence in Low-income and lower-middle income countries as defined by the World Bank: https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups;
• Fluent in oral and written English;
• Provide a photocopy of a national passport from the country of residence valid for the required period after departure from Hong Kong (November 3, 2018) – Please check with your appropriate embassy or consular authority to ensure your passport is valid for the required period;
• Have no known criminal record;
• If this is required (depends on the country of residence see link below), commit to obtain a Visit/Transit Visa from Hong Kong and show proof of this valid Visa to IPOS at least 2 months before the RTA (before August 28, 2018) https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html; You can find the Visa form here: https://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/ID1003A.pdf
• Be eligible to obtain a Visa from Hong Kong if a Visa is required: https://immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit_transit.html;
• Commit to attend the three-day Research Training Academy on October 28-30 if selected to obtain a NCI Travel Scholarship;
• Provided IPOS fundraising is successful, commit to attend the three day IPOS Congress in Hong Kong (on October 31-November 2) as well as specific events within this congress as mandated by the RTA Organizing Committee: http://www.ipos2018.com/;
• Commit to developing a research project during the Research Training Academy and present it briefly in a 15-min presentation on the last day of the Academy;
• Commit to being mentored during 6 meetings over one year by an IPOS researcher for continued scientific support in implementing a research project;
• The Scholarships will comply with the Fly America Act, which will require that all domestic and international travel funded be purchased from a US-flag air carrier. The Fly America Act applies to any segment of a trip where a US-flag carrier is an available option;
• Be open to sharing a hotel room in double occupancy during the Research Training Academy and Congress (with same sex pairing).

English Language Requirements: Applicants must be fluent in oral and written English.

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: Please email your Scholarship Application Form including the Check List, a current copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English and a copy of your passport no later than June 22, 2018 to the following email: applications2018RTA-at-ipos-society.org. Please note that applications without a 5-page CV and copy of passport will not be accepted.

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Finance Uncovered London Course Bursaries for Journalists from Developing Nations in UK, 2018

Apply now for new Finance Uncovered London Course to journalists, campaigners and academics to attend our new five-day financial investigative journalism and data security training course at City University, London.

Finance Uncovered is an investigative journalism training and reporting project. They train journalists and campaigners from around the world to follow the money. They leverage their global network of investigative journalists to deliver hard-hitting investigations on global economic issues.

Scholarship Description: 

• Applications Deadline: June 19, 2018
• Course Level: This is a five-day intensive course available to Journalists.
• Study Subject: Five-day financial investigative journalism and data security training course at City University, London.
• Scholarship Award: Bursaries are available for journalists from the developing world and Eastern Europe. Bursaries cover visa fees, travel, accommodation and per diems for food and travel in London. Due to the limited number of bursaries, applicants will be selected on their track record in investigative journalism. As we tend to be over-subscribed some candidates will be placed on a waiting list for our 2019 courses.
• Nationality: Available to students of developing countries.
• Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
• Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Available to students of developing countries:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African, Republic Chad, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Ivory Coast, Croatia, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea, Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico,  Federated States of Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint- Vincent and the Grenadines, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Bursaries are available for journalists from the developing world and Eastern Europe.
• Journalists from the UK and Europe are very welcome to apply.

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Developing Countries Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: To apply please fill in the online application form. Please do not copy and paste entire articles into the form, where possible, please provide links or a few lines summary of the article plus date of publication. The deadline for your application is Tuesday 19 June 2018 at 08h00 BST.

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Staffordshire University Scholarships for Commonwealth Students in UK, 2018

The Staffordshire  University is offering prestigious scholarships for Commonwealth students. These scholarships are available for new recruits to the MA International Relations and MA International Policy and Diplomacy.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission aims to contribute to the UK’s international development and wider overseas interests. Candidates are selected on the basis of merit and their potential to contribute to the needs of their home countries.

Staffordshire University is a university in Staffordshire, England. It has one main campus based in the city of Stoke-on-Trent and three other campuses; in Stafford, Lichfield and Shrewsbury.

The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

 

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: June 20, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for new recruits to the MA programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of International Relations and International Policyand Diplomacy.
• Scholarship Award: The scholarships, which cover tuition fees and provide an additional £1,500 for resources such as laptops or books, are available until 20 June to candidates who receive a firm acceptance offer from Staffordshire University.
• Nationalities: Applicants must be from one the eligible Commonwealth countries below: Bangladesh, Cameroon, The Gambia,  Ghana,  Guyana,  India, Kenya,  Kiribati,  Lesotho,  Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa,  Sierra Leone,  Solomon Islands,  Sri Lanka,  Swaziland,  Tanzania,  Tuvalu,  Uganda,  Vanuatu and Zambia.
• Number of Scholarships: The University has secured five Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships.
• Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

• Eligible Countries: Applicants must be from one the eligible Commonwealth countries below: Bangladesh, Cameroon, The Gambia,  Ghana,  Guyana,  India, Kenya,  Kiribati,  Lesotho,  Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa,  Sierra Leone,  Solomon Islands,  Sri Lanka,  Swaziland,  Tanzania,  Tuvalu,  Uganda,  Vanuatu and Zambia.
• Entrance Requirements: Applicants must apply to either the MA International Relations or MA International Policy and Diplomacy at Staffordshire University then apply for a scholarship via the Commonwealth website before 20 June.
• English Language Requirements: The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply:

Applicants must apply to either the MA International Relations or MA International Policy and Diplomacy at Staffordshire University then apply for a scholarship via the Commonwealth website  before 20 June.

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Eight Fully-funded Masters Scholarships to Study in a Commonwealth Country, 2018

The Association of Commonwealth Universities is offering eight Commonwealth Masters Scholarships to allow successful applicants to study in a Commonwealth country.

The University of York is a collegiate plate glass research university located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects.

If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

Scholarship Description:

• Application Deadline: July 13, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master’s programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
• Scholarship Award: The scholarships are fully-funded, providing full tuition fees, a return economy flight, an arrival allowance, and a regular living allowance.
• Nationalities: Citizens of a Commonwealth country are eligible to apply.
• Number of Scholarships: There are eight scholarships available. The scholarships are available for courses starting in January/February 2019 in:
  Papua New Guinea – one scholarship available
  South Africa – four scholarships available
  South Pacific – one scholarship available
  Sri Lanka – two scholarships available
• Scholarship can be taken in Commonwealth country

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: Citizens of a Commonwealth country are eligible to apply.
• Entrance Requirements: 
  Applicants must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country, other than the host country.
  Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree of at least upper second level.
• English Language Requirements: If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: 

The mode of applying is online.

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Kofi Annan Business School Foundation Master Fellowships for Developing Countries in Germany, 2018

The European School of Management Technology in cooperation with the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation offers fellowships to obtain a university degree in Europe at one of the academic partners of the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation.

The aim of the scholarship is to make significant contributions to least developed countries (LDCs) and landlocked developing countries (LLDCs); to strengthen the awareness of responsibility in leadership in developed countries.

ESMT Berlin was founded by 25 leading global companies and institutions. The international business school offers a full-time MBA, an executive MBA, a master’s in management, as well as open enrollment and customized executive education programs. ESMT focuses on three main topics: leadership, innovation, and analytics. ESMT faculty publishes in top academic journals.

Scholarship Description:

• Applications Deadline: The MIM program starts in September of each year with a final application deadline of June 30. The MBA program begins in January of each year with a final application deadline of September 30.
• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue Master degree programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study a two-year Master’s in Management (MIM) or a one-year full-time MBA education at ESMT Berlin in Berlin, Germany.
• Scholarship Award: Fellows will receive a full tuition scholarship from ESMT (€25,000 for MIM students and €43,500 for MBA students) plus fair compensation for travel and accommodation costs and program related fees.
• Nationality: This scholarship is available for students from Developing Countries.
• Number of Scholarships: Up to five fellowships are available.
• Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: This scholarship is available for students from Developing Countries:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African, Republic Chad, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Ivory Coast, Croatia, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea, Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico,  Federated States of Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint- Vincent and the Grenadines, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be resident in one of the UN’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) or Palestine.
• Applications for Kofi Annan Fellowships are accepted and awarded on an ongoing basis during the application cycle. Any updates in the availability of the scholarships will be indicated here.
• MIM applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with excellent grades, less than 18 months of work experience, and proficient English skills. In certain cases a GMAT or GRE score may be requested.
• MBA applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree of any kind, a minimum of three years of professional experience, a GMAT or GRE score, and proficient English skills.
• All applicants should have a willingness to contribute to building the economy and society of the home country with entrepreneurial impetus.

English Language/Test Requirements: Strong GMAT or GRE scores

The average GMAT score is 640. ESMT’s MBA GMAT code is H4D-SJ-46 or simply search for ESMT by name. We also accept GRE scores, and our Designated Institution (DI) code is 7768.

TOEFL scores (95 minimum), PTE score (64 minimum), IELTS score (7 minimum) or other proficiency test. The ESMT TOEFL institution code is 8707.

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Potential applicants may also submit a short form for a preliminary check to determine whether they are eligible to apply.

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