Monday, December 21, 2015

Scholarships For Masters Program At University of Tsukuba In Japan, 2016


The PEPP started out in 1995 as the Master’s Program in Policy Management and it was part of the Graduate School of International Political Economy of the University of Tsukuba. The objective of the Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP) is to provide, within the time frame of 18 months, training and the necessary skills for the conception, design, and implementation of development policies.
The University of Tsukuba is a national university founded in October 1973 and set in the new Tsukuba Science City on the basis of the older Tokyo University of Education. Its aim is to contribute to the promotion of scientific research and cultural exchanges.
Eligibility
To apply to JJ/WBGSP, applicant must:
-Be a national of a World Bank (WB) member country that is eligible to receive WB financing eligible developing country and not be a national of any country that is not eligible to receive the WB financing.
-Hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic achievement earned more than three (3) years before June 3rd 2016.
-Not have received any scholarship funding to earn a Graduate degree or its equivalent from any sources funded by the government of Japan
-Be employed in a paid and full time position at the time of Friday, June 3rd 2016 unless the applicant is from a country identified in the WB’s “Harmonized List of Fragile Situations.”
-Have, by the time of Friday, June 3rd 2016, at least three (3) years of recent full time paid professional experience acquired in development-related work after a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country; If the applicant is from a country identified in the WB’s “Harmonized List of Fragile Situations” at the time of Friday, June 3rd 2016, the recent professional experience does not have to be full time or paid.
-Be under the age of forty-five 45 by June 3rd, 2016.
-Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Development Association, International Finance Corporation, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes), or a close relative of the aforementioned
-Admitted to the University unconditionally only upon securing financing.
To apply to ADB-JSP, applicant must:
-Be a national of an Asian Development Bank (ADB) borrowing member.
-Gain admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution.
-Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
-At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
-Be not more than 35 years of age at the time of application.
-Agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.
-Not be Executive Director, Alternate Director, management and staff of ADB, consultant, or relative of the aforementioned.
-Not be a staff of the JSP designated institutions are not eligible to apply to their own institution.
-Not live or work in a country other than his/her home country.
-Not be enrolled in other graduate degree programs.

Scholarship value (What does it cover)
The scholarship benefits cover:
-Round trip air travel (economy class) between home country and Japan, plus a travel allowance of US$ 500 for each one-way trip
-Full tuition and fees
-A monthly living stipend
-National health insurance
-Other program expenses such as Japanese lessons, educational trips, internship etc
How to apply
University asks applicants to complete the application entry on Online Application System (OAS). The required documents must be uploaded through the OAS; University will not accept applications via email, fax or regular mail
Supporting Material: Applicants should prepare and upload the following necessary documents:
-Transcript(s)
-Diploma(s)
-Certificate(s) of Higher Education
-Curriculum Vitae
-TOEFL Score or equivalent proof of English proficiency
-GRE Score or equivalent proof of skills
-Medical Certificate
-Photograph (40 mm×30 mm)
-Optional: Certificate of Research Activities, if any *
-Optional: Publications, if any but graduation thesis is not included.
-Three to four letters of Recommendation
-JJ/WBGSP applicant only: Statement of Eligibility
-ADB-JSP applicant only: ADB-JSP Information Sheet
-ADB-JSP applicant only: your Income Certificate
-ADB-JSP applicant only: You rFamily’s Income Certificate
To apply go to our Online Application System to start application process
For more information :
Application Deadline
The application deadline is March 10, 2016.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Commonwealth Masters Scholarships in low and middle income countries


The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is a unique programme. Since its establishment in 1959, it has provided opportunities for over 30,000 citizens of all Commonwealth countries to study in other member countries.
Following the establishment of the CSFP endowment fund in 2009, a new strand of Commonwealth Scholarships located in low and middle income countries is available
Applications are now open for Master’s scholarships for courses beginning in mid-2016 in:
Eligibility
  • Applicants must be a citizen of any Commonwealth country other than the host country.
  • Applicants must hold a first degree of upper second class standard (or above) in a discipline relevant to that in which study is proposed
Scholarship value (What does it cover)
  • Return economy airfare from the scholar’s home country to the host country
  • An arrival allowance of USD 500 to cover removal costs
  • Full tuition fees
  • A monthly/quarterly stipend intended to cover living costs, sustenance and local transport. Scholars will need to cover accommodation costs from their stipend.

How to apply

Email the completed application form to the email address detailed on the relevant country page above. With your application you should submit:
  • High school certificates
  • Undergraduate transcripts and graduation certificate
  • Scan of photo page of passport
  • Proof of English language ability if English is not your first language
  • At least one academic reference
  • University offer letter for the institution you have applied to, if you already have on

Application Deadline
Closing date for applications: 29 February 2016

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

The Desmond Tutu Masters Scholarship at University of Edinburgh in UK, 2016-2017


University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for Desmond Tutu Masters Scholarship for Africans. The scholarship will be awarded to a student from Africa who is accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master’s programme of study within the School of Divinity.
This scholarship was set up in 2009 to commemorate the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Divinity conferred by the University on the Most Reverend Desmond Tutu.
During the graduation ceremony Archbishop Tutu spoke of the historic links between Africa and the University of Edinburgh: "Some of our first black physicians were people who had trained here and there is a long tradition that links this university with our part of the world."


Eligibility
The scholarship will be awarded to a student from Africa who is accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master's programme of study within the School of Divinity.
Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.
The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit with candidates requiring a Bachelor Degree equivalent to a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree.
In addition to the above academic qualifications, the selection panel will also take into account the financial circumstances of applicants to ensure that as far as possible a student's financial situation does not impede a university education.

Scholarship value (What does it cover)
The scholarship will cover the full overseas tuition fee and a maintenance allowance of £5,000. The award will be tenable for one academic year.

How to apply

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/pgt-application

Please note you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

Application Deadline:  The application deadline is 1st April 2016.