UBS Center Full Scholarships for International Students in Switzerland, 2016-2017

Applications are invited for UBS scholarship available to graduates from around the world. These full scholarships, covering living expenses and all fees. Scholarships are offered to award holders for a period of four years, subject to satisfactory completion of course work. Scholarships are awarded to candidates on the grounds of outstanding academic merit. The application deadline is January 31, 2016.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered by the Zurich Graduate School of Economics.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral studies at the Zurich Graduate School of Economics.
Scholarship Provider: Zurich Graduate School of Economics, University of Zurich
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility:

• Scholarships are open to graduates from around the world, they are awarded to candidates on the grounds of outstanding academic merit, and continuing support will be subject to satisfactory completion of course work. While preference may be given to students whose research plans include areas of interest of the UBS International Center of Economics in Society, applications from all areas are welcomed.
• Admission to the Zurich Graduate School of Economics is a pre-condition for being considered for a UBS Center Scholarship.
• Scholarship holders are free to choose their supervisor and have no mandatory duties beyond the completion of the course work and their doctorate. They do however encourage students to contribute to departmental teaching because it is in their own interest to acquire good teaching skills.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Graduates from around the world can apply for this UBS scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The UBS Center is a main funding body for top international talent at the Zurich University's Graduate School of Economics. The UBS Center Scholarship are full scholarships awarded every year to outstanding university graduates to enable them to take up their doctoral studies at the Zurich Graduate School of Economics, run by the Department of Economics at the University of Zurich. Furthermore, by funding new endowed chairs at the Department of Economics, the UBS Center will create additional doctoral positions for talented young researchers beyond the scholarship scheme. This will ensure that the Zurich Graduate School of Economics achieves a critical mass of top young talent to create a leading international graduate school with an attractive research environment.
Number of award(s): There are 3 scholarships available for entry in September 2016.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered to award holders for a period of four years, subject to satisfactory completion of course work.
What does it cover? The UBS Center Scholarships cover living expenses and all fees. The stipend covering living expenses currently stands at CHF 42'500 per year.
Selection Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online.
Online Application
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 31, 2016.
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MBA Scholarships for International Students at University of Edinburgh in UK, 2016

University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for MBA scholarships available for international students. These scholarships will be awarded to students who have strong qualifications, work experience and/or strong leadership skills. The scholarships will be deducted from tuition fees. MBA Achievement Scholarships, MBA Diversity Scholarships and MBA Merit Scholarships have value of £5,000 and MBA Leadership Scholarships have a value of £10,000. The application deadline is 31st of July 2016.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the area of Business Administration.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program (MBA) at University of Edinburgh.
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Accreditation: University of Edinburgh is accredited by the Russell Group, Coimbra Group, LERU, Universitas 21, EUA, Universities UK and Universities Scotland.
Eligibility: These scholarships are available to both FT and Executive MBA students. The specific requirements are as follows:

• MBA Leadership Scholarships to candidates who can demonstrate strong leadership experience or potential and have at least 5 year's work experience.
• MBA Merit Scholarships to candidates who can demonstrate exceptional prior qualifications.
• MBA Diversity Scholarships to candidates who enhance the diversity of cultures or perspectives on the Edinburgh MBA.
• MBA Achievement Scholarships to candidates who can demonstrate successful prior achievement in contributing to the improvement of a business, social or public organisation

Scholarship Open for International Students:International students can apply for these MBA scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The Business School will offer MBA Scholarships to attract candidates with strong qualifications, work experience and/or strong leadership skills.
Number of award(s): Up to 15 MBA scholarships are awarded as follows: four MBA Achievement Scholarships, three MBA Diversity Scholarships, five MBA Leadership Scholarships and three MBA Merit Scholarships.
Duration of award(s): Successful applicants enrolled on the Executive MBA will receive half the amount of the scholarship awarded in each of the two years of the programme.
What does it cover? MBA Achievement Scholarships, MBA Diversity Scholarships and MBA Merit Scholarships have value of £5,000 each and MBA Leadership Scholarships have a value of £10,000 each.
Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded to students who have strong qualifications, work experience and/or strong leadership skills.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified of the result of scholarship application within a month of the deadline. To secure a scholarship, the successful applicant must have paid their programme deposit within two weeks of being offered the scholarship.
How to Apply: After receipt of an offer of a place on MBA, you may apply for an MBA scholarship.
Online Application
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st of July 2016.
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s Courses in UK, 2016

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) in partnership with UK universities offers Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries. Shared Scholarships are usually tenable for one-year Master's courses only. Candidates are recruited and selected by UK host universities in the first instance. Selection criteria include: the academic merit of the candidate, as well as the likely impact of their work on the development of their home country. The EAS will close to applicants on 16 April 2016 and no further applications can be submitted after that date.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to study subjects related to the development of their home country at participating UK universities only
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program at UK Institutions.
Scholarship Provider: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) in partnership with UK universities.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: To apply for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, candidate must:

• Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
• Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
• Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2016
• By August 2016, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard
• Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a developed country
• Be unable, either yourself or through your family, to pay to study in the UK
  The CSC promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates. The CSC is committed to administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and transparent manner.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of developing Commonwealth countries (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Virgin Islands (British), Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Seychelles, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for these Commonwealth Shared Scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Commonwealth Scholarships for Master's and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK's international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth. Students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK can apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master's study, jointly supported by UK universities.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Shared Scholarships are usually tenable for one-year Master's courses only.
What does it cover? Shared Scholarships are jointly funded by the CSC and participating UK universities. Each Scholarship provides:

• Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (arranged by the university; funded by the CSC)
• Approved tuition and examination fees (funded by the CSC)
• Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,034 per month, or £1,268 per month for those studying at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2015-2016 levels) (paid and funded by the university)
• Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a dissertation, where applicable (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
• Warm clothing allowance and visa reimbursement, where applicable (paid and funded by the university)
• Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
• Excess baggage allowance, up to an annual approved limit, when returning home (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
  No additional allowances are available for spouses or other dependants.

Selection Process: Each participating UK university will conduct its own recruitment process to select a specified number of candidates for Shared Scholarships. Universities must put forward their selected candidates to the CSC by 29 April 2016. The CSC will then confirm that these candidates meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme. Universities will inform candidates of their results by July 2016.
Selection Criteria: Candidates are recruited and selected by UK host universities in the first instance. Selection criteria include: the academic merit of the candidate, as well as the likely impact of their work on the development of their home country.
Notification: Host UK universities must forward details of their selected candidates to the CSC by 30 April 2016. Universities will inform candidates of their results by July 2016.
How to apply: Applicant should apply to study an eligible Master's course at a UK university that is participating in the Shared Scholarship scheme. Applicant must make your application using the CSC's Electronic Application System (EAS). Applicant can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one university, but they may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS to their UK university or applications directly from individuals.
Online Application
List of participating universities and eligible courses
Scholarship Application Deadline: The EAS will close to applicants on 16 April 2016 and no further applications can be submitted after that date. Candidates should note that most university closing dates fall before 16 April and you must submit your application by the date advised by the university to which you are applying.
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2016 Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Degree Programme at Leiden University, Netherlands

Leiden University offers excellence scholarships for excellent students from all nationalities and Non-EU/EEA students. Scholarships are awarded for all MA, MSc and LL.M programmes for Non-EU/EEA students and for master's of Law Advanced Programme or MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy for students of all nationalities. Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who have already obtained a Leiden University master's degree.
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). Scholarships are awarded in the following programmes (for all nationalities): 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.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for master's degree program at Leiden University.
Scholarship Provider: Leiden University, Netherlands
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
Eligibility:

• Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master's degree programme starting September 2016 or 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 te list below starting September 2016 or 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

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students can apply for these excellence scholarships.
Scholarship Description: For excellent Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master's degree programme and for excellent students of all nationalities enrolling in a Master of Law Advanced Programme or MSc in International Relations & Diplomacy.
Number of award(s): 3 awards are available.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? 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.
Selection Criteria: Students are selected on the basis of academic merit.
Notification: All LExS applicants will be informed by the scholarship department of Student Educational Affairs about the outcome of the selection procedure in the end of April 2016 for the September 2016 intake and Mid November 2016 for the February 2017 intake.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Online application
Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for all programmes except law: 1 February 2016 starting in September 2016. Deadline for law programmes: 1 March 2016 for programmes starting in September 2016. 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.
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Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands, 2016

Applications are invited for Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship available for international students from outside Europe. The candidate should not receive another scholarship for the same period of study as the AES. Notify the UvA if you have been awarded and accepted another scholarship. The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) is a full scholarship of €25,000, covering tuition and living expenses for one academic year. There is the possibility of an extension for a second year for two-year Master's programmes. The UvA will award up to 15 of these scholarships annually. The AES application deadline is 15 January 2016.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects available within the Amsterdam Law School, Economics and Business, Faculty of Science, Graduate School of Child Development and Education, Graduate School of Communication, Graduate School of Humanities, Graduate School of Psychology and Graduate School of Social Sciences.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master's degree at the University of Amsterdam in Netherlands.
Scholarship Provider: University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
Eligibility: Candidates wishing to apply for an AES scholarship must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under studiefinanciering, the Dutch system of study grants and loans (for more information, consult the DUO website). The scholarship office should be notified as soon as possible of any change in nationality, type of residence permit, and/or possible studiefinanciering support throughout the academic year.
• Be (provisionally) admitted to an English-taught Master's degree programme at the University of Amsterdam which is registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (CROHO). You can apply for the Master's programme and the AES scholarship simultaneously. Your Master's application will be assessed before the AES deadline. In your application, clearly indicate that you are applying for the AES scholarship.
  For more information about general application requirements, please consult the individual programme descriptions at www.uva.nl/education for Master's study programmes taught in English.
• Be (provisionally) admitted to a Master's programme at the UvA for the first time. An AES will not be awarded to candidates who are admitted for a second Master's programme at the UvA.
• Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations as indicated by the Dutch Immigration Service (IND).
• Be enrolled at the UvA as a full-time student for the academic year and the programme for which the scholarship is awarded. Scholarship continuation is not guaranteed when a candidate changes his or her Master's programme.
• The candidate should not receive another scholarship for the same period of study as the AES. Notify the UvA if you have been awarded and accepted another scholarship.

Scholarship Open for International Students:International students from outside Europe are eligible for this Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship.
Scholarship Description: A prestigious new scholarship programme has recently been launched targeting exceptionally talented Master's students from outside Europe. The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) is a full scholarship of €25,000, covering tuition and living expenses for one academic year. There is the possibility of an extension for a second year for two-year Master's programmes. The UvA will award up to 15 of these scholarships annually.
Number of award(s): The UvA will award up to 15 of these Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES) annually.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship will be offered for one year with the possibility of extension for a second year for two-year Master's programmes.
What does it cover? The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) is a full scholarship of €25,000, covering tuition and living expenses for one academic year. There is the possibility of an extension for a second year for two-year Master's programmes. The UvA will award up to 15 of these scholarships annually.
Selection Criteria: Eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field as evidenced by:

• the candidate's academic records. Students from any discipline belonging to the top 10% of graduates from their class can apply;
• the academic quality of the educational institute where the undergraduate (or graduate) programme has been obtained;
• a letter of recommendation by a dean, teacher or academic supervisor;
• the quality of the letter of motivation (maximum 500 words) in which the candidate explains the reasons for choosing the specific Master's programme (broader context, relevance for future career);
• a description of extracurricular activities such as participation in student commissions, international experience, sports or music at a high level or volunteer work;
• proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL): TOEFL (internet-based) – overall score of 100 (with a minimum score of 22 in each of the different components), IELTS (academic) – overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components);
• the quality of the application as a whole (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applications for the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) are made through the admissions office of the faculties and graduate schools. As long as you meet all the requirements, you can apply for the AES at the same time as you register for your programme.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The AES application period runs from 1 November 2015 to 15 January 2016. Applications are made through the Admissions Offices of the graduate schools. Students who meet all the requirements can apply for the AES when they apply to their chosen Master's programme. However, please be aware that the scholarship application deadline is 15 January 2016, which is earlier than the application deadline for most of the Master's programmes.
Note: Applications will be open from 1 November 2015.
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Holland Scholarship for International Students, 2016-2017

Applications are invited for Holland Scholarship for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Scholarship is awarded for pursuing bachelor's or master's programmes at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions. The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. Student will receive this in the first year of their studies. The deadline for applications is either 1 February 2016 or 1 May 2016.
Applications for the 2016-2017 academic year open on 1 November 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded in selected fields of study available at the participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing bachelor's or master's programmes at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
Scholarship Provider: Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as 48 Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands (Holland)
Eligibility:

• Your nationality is non-EEA.
• You are applying for a full-time bachelor's or master's at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
• You meet the specific requirements of the institution of your choice.
• You have never before studied at an education institution in the Netherlands.

Scholarship Open for International Students:Scholarship is open for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Scholarship Description: The Holland Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as 48 Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. This scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor's or master's in Holland.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is awarded only in the first year of studies.
What does it cover? The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. Applicants will receive this in the first year of their studies.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: You can apply for the Holland Scholarship at the Dutch institution of your choice. The institution will select those who will be granted the scholarship. You can find an overview of participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, as well as selected fields of study.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications for the 2016-2017 academic year open on 1 November 2015. The deadline for applications is either 1 February 2016 or 1 May 2016. Further instructions for applying, a list of participating institutions and the specific deadlines will be published at the end of October.
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Early-Bird Scholarships for International Students at Murdoch University in Australia, 2016

Murdoch University is inviting applications for early-bird scholarships for international students. All eligible international students who apply for a course, meet the minimum course entry requirements, receive an offer for the Semester 1 or Semester 2 2016 intake, and accept their offer between 18 September 2015 and 18 December 2015 will be awarded the scholarship. Early-Bird Scholarships of AU$4,000 to all eligible international applicants who accept their Semester 1 2016 or Semester 2 2016. The application deadline is 18 December 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Murdoch University in Australia.
Course Level: All eligible international students who apply for a course, meet the minimum course entry requirements, receive an offer for the Semester 1 or Semester 2 2016 intake, and accept their offer between 18 September 2015 and 18 December 2015 will be awarded the scholarship.
Scholarship Provider: Murdoch University, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• Be an international student.
• Must have received an offer to study a Murdoch University course (exclusions apply) commencing either in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2016.
• Must have accepted the Murdoch University offer between 18 September and midnight (Western Australian time) on the night of Friday 18 December 2015. A Murdoch University Offer is considered to be accepted if both the following two conditions have been completed: The Acceptance Contract (that accompanies an Offer Letter) has been completed, signed and submitted to accept.international-at-murdoch.edu.au; and Evidence of payment of the full deposit as indicated on the Offer Letter and Acceptance Contract is submitted to accept.international-at-murdoch.edu.au.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: As part of Murdoch University's 40th Anniversary celebrations, we are offering Early-Bird Scholarships of AU$4,000 to all eligible international applicants who accept their Semester 1 2016 or Semester 2 2016 Murdoch University offers between 18 September 2015 and 18 December 2015.
Number of award(s): There is no limit to how many Early Bird Scholarships will be awarded.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? Early-Bird Scholarships of AU$4,000 to all eligible international applicants who accept their Semester 1 2016 or Semester 2 2016.
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Please note that you do not need to apply for the Early-Bird scholarships as this scholarship will automatically be granted to all international applicants who accept an offer for Semester 1 or Semester 2 2016 between 18 September 2015 and 18 December 2015
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 18 December 2015.
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