University Excellence Scholarships at University of Wollongong in Australia, 2019

The University of Wollongong is inviting applications for University Excellence Scholarships. The scholarship provides 30% tuition fee waiver for the minimum duration of the course as outlined in your offer letter.

The University of Wollongong is an Australian public research university located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales, approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney.

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

Scholarship Description: 

• Application Deadline: June 30, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a bachelor degree at UOW (Australian campuses only)
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university. (excluding Doctor of Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Education, Social Work and Psychology).
• Scholarship Award: The scholarship provides 30% tuition fee waiver for the minimum duration of the course as outlined in your offer letter.
• Nationalities: Scholarships are open to international students.
• Number of Scholarships: Unlimited number of scholarships are available.
• Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

• Eligible Countries: Scholarships are open to international students.
• Entrance Requirements:You may be eligible if you have excellent results in one of the following categories:
  Australian Year 12 or equivalent international secondary school qualification;
  Foundation Studies programs approved for direct admission to Bachelor degrees and offered at an institution recognised by UOW;
  Diploma or other academic pathway program approved for admission with credit exemption from an institution with which UOW has a formal agreement;
  Up to one year of study for a Bachelor degree at a recognised University, where there is no credit exemption awarded to study at UOW.
  The UES is available to students enrolling in Bachelor degrees at UOW (Australian campuses only) except for the following: Doctor of Medicine; Nursing; 4-year Nutrition & Dietetics; 4-year Exercise Science & Rehabilitation; and Education, Social Work; and Psychology (all degrees).
  Must be an international student
• 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:

Students who meet the eligibility criteria will be automatically considered. There is no separate application process.

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UK Student Visa : First Step Towards Your Dreams

If you are planning to do MBA from a UK university, then one thing which you will have to be ready for other than excellent academics and competitive exam score is student visa UK.

Every year thousands of students plan to get admission in any good university of UK for higher studies like MBA, MBBS, MSC or any other course, but due to failure in getting student VISA, they can’t fulfill their dreams. So before taking any further step, you should know about a few important facts about student visa UK which will help you in the future if you decide to do your MBA from UK.

Types

The first thing that you should know is that student visa UK is of three types: student visitor visa, tier 4 (general) student visa, and tier 4 (child) student visas.

Student visitor VISA is given to those students who wish to apply for a short course or training in UK. Your education qualification, communications skills and documents are monitored closely at the time of VISA application. If you have not completed 18 years, then you can apply for tier 4 (child) student visa. The most important visa among these three types is tier 4 (general) student visa.

Tier 4 (General) Student VISA

There are a few conditions that you have to fulfill if you want to apply for a Tier 4 (general) STUDENT VISA UK. For example-

-You must be less than 16 years old
-You should be proficient in all the three departments of communication i.e. speaking, reading and writing English
-You should have been offered a place in any university of UK
-Your financial condition should be strong enough to pay off your debts and all expenses in UK
-You should not belong to any country from European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland
-You should fulfill the minimum criteria set by UK government to obtain a student visa UK.

The next question which may arise in any students’ mind is the duration of the visa. The complete process doesn’t take more than a few weeks, but still you should apply at least three months prior to starting off your course. You can get the final decision of visa committee within first three weeks itself, so you can proceed further accordingly.

Fees of The VISA

If you apply for a student visa UK, then it will cost you around £310. In case you switch or extend by post, then cost of visa may go up to £422 and if you opt for premium extend in UK then it can cost you around £822.

Arrival in UK

If you are on a short term course i.e. less than six months duration, then you can’t arrive in UK more than a week before the commencement of your course. At the same time, if you have taken admission in a course that will last more than 6 months, then you can arrive in UK one month prior to start of your course, but not before that.

Do’s and Don’ts of Student VISA

If you have got student visaUK, then there are a few points regarding do’s and don’ts in UK which you should always keep in mind before to keep yourself out of trouble- 

Do’s
-Study full time
-You can be a student leader union sabbatical officer
-You can apply to extend your stay in UK
-You can work according to the guidelines of your course.

Don’ts
-You can’t get public funds
-You cannot work as a sports coach or a professional sports person

You can bring your family members in UK after fulfilling certain formalities. Some of the other points that you can keep in mind are as follow-

Course

If you have applied for a student VISA in UK, then you can only take admission in a course that is considered on level six according to National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Your course should be full-time and organized for 15 hours per week at least.

So whenever you decide to apply for a student visa in UK, make sure you keep in mind all the above stated points for a comfortable experience.

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CIEE Offers 15 New Study Abroad Programs & Internship Opportunities

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has announced to set up a global institute in Rome in the next fall. It aims to provide 15 new global study program in 2016.

As an effort to provide opportunities to study abroad for the undergraduates from the United States, the programs are duly approved and recommended by the Academic Consortium Board (ACB) of CIEE.

This initiative comes after much deliberation upon the issues a student face while undertaking an international education. The imminent barriers such as cost, curriculum and culture shock are some of the priority areas CIEE wishes to breakdown. It’s an innovative open campus program allows the students to engage in meaningful and fully customized educational experience abroad.

James P. Pellow, President and CEO, CIEE, said “CIEE is committed to breaking through the barriers that keep too many students from studying abroad. That’s why we’re developing flexible, high-quality, and affordable international academic programs that will provide more access for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds and academic majors. We’re pleased to able to extend our affordable and flexible Open Campus model into Rome to give our students access to one of the world’s most historic and culturally relevant cities.” CIEE is also set to open global institutes in Berlin and London. Currently, it operates its international program in Farrara in northern Italy.

CIEE shall provide a flexible learning option in which students can study in both Berlin and London together by using a 12 week block–six week in each city.

This will be a pilot program and will be introduced next spring. A total of 14 new study abroad programs were approved in 10 cities which includes Buenos Aires, Moscow, Taipei, and Rabat.

Currently, the number of study abroad programs stands at 220 with CIEE operating in 43 countries that includes 61 study centres. The newly inducted programs were approved by the ACB in its annual meeting.

Apart from the study global program, CIEE and Academic Internship Council (AIC) shall provide internship opportunities in cities such as Berlin, Germany, Cape Town, South Africa, and Santiago. The goal is to enable students to gain work experience in the real world setting in the places of business operations and innovations. The internships shall be customized as per the need of the students which will give them a competitive advantage in the global field. There are total 10 international cities where AIC provides internship opportunities to the undergraduates.

Last year AIC merged with CIEE with a vision to increase the opportunities for the students in the area of global education and experience. The demand for high-quality internship programs is widely prevalent considering the emerging interdisciplinary world. Therefore, creating a comprehensive portfolio of internships serves the purpose.

CIEE was established in 1947 as a non-profit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization in the United States of America. It undertakes 35,000 international student exchanges per year. Whereas, AIC facilitates customized internship programs for the students. It has 30 universities as partners.

Interested students can click here to know more about the current job opportunities, and internship requirements.

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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.

Online Application 

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Fully-Funded PhD Studentship at the Psychological Research Centre at Keele University in UK, 2018

Applications are invited for Fully-funded PhD Studentship in the Psychological Research Centre at Keele University to study in the UK.

Keele will continue to be one of the UK’s leading campus-based University communities. Keele will provide a high-quality educational experience for students shaped by outstanding research, contributing positively to social, environmental and economic agendas locally, nationally and internationally.

In addition to academic qualifications, applicants may be required to produce evidence of their English language ability. This is because, in order to benefit from their studies, they need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English before taking up a place here.

Scholarship Description: 

• Applications Deadline: July 2, 2018
• Course Level: Studentship is available to pursue PhD programme.
• Study Subject: Studentship is awarded in the Psychological Research Centre at Keele University.
• Scholarship Award: A full studentship includes an annual tax-free stipend at RCUK rate plus home/EU tuition fee (currently £14,777 and £4,260) for three years.
• Nationality: Home/EU students are available.
• Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
• Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: Home/EU students are available.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

The Psychological Research Centre at Keele University is pleased to announce this year’s competition for a PhD studentship to commence in September 2018. A full studentship includes an annual tax-free stipend at RCUK rate plus home/EU tuition fee (currently £14,777 and £4,260) for three years.

English Language Requirements: In addition to academic qualifications, applicants may be required to produce evidence of their English language ability. This is because in order to benefit from their studies, they need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English before taking up a place here. Any offer of scholarship will be conditional upon applicants meeting the academic and English language requirements for their chosen course as set out in the offer letter.

UK Scholarships

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: All applicants must apply through the Keele online application system

(Selecting the ‘Apply for a PhD’ button in the top right-hand corner). Please quote FNS GS 2018-03 on your application.

Please note that you must provide the following with your application:

• A full research proposal for your PhD (maximum 4 sides of A4 + references).
• A sample of academic work (maximum 5,000 words)
• Two academic references
• Copies of your previous qualifications
• A completed Case for Support form

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MSc International Master Project Management Deans Excellence Scholarships in UK, 2018

The University of Strathclyde is inviting applications for MSc International Master Project Management Deans Excellence Scholarships. These scholarships are available for EU and Non-EU students.

The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 and has a rich history of teaching and innovation. Located in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, we are home to students from over 100 countries. Winners of seven Times Higher Education Awards, including University of the Year 2012 and Business School of the Year 2016, we have a worldwide reputation for teaching and research excellence.

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: 

• Applications Deadline: July 15, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue MSc programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in International Master Project Management.
• Scholarship Award: One award of €8,500 is available for a non-EU candidate and one award of €6,500 for an EU candidate.
• Nationality: Available for EU and Non-EU students
• Number of Scholarships: Up to two scholarships are available.
• Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: These scholarships are available for EU and Non-EU students.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Candidates must be self-funded (i.e.: not in receipt of any funding from any other scholarships, employer sponsorship etc) and already hold an offer of a place on the MSc International Master Project Management for September 2018 entry. The Scholarships will be awarded on merit, rather than financial need, to candidates who demonstrate in their Masters programme application excellent academic performance (current and/or previously gained); any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience and career development and who will contribute to the overall academic, cultural and experiential profile of the programme cohort.

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: Offer holders will be automatically considered on the basis of their application.

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