San Qin International Student Scholarship of Shaanxi Province

Founded in 1944, Shaanxi Normal University is a top-tier comprehensive teachers’ university directly administered by the Ministry of Education and under the key construction of the state’s “211” Project. Presently, it has 21 schools and departments, 2 basic courses teaching departments, 65 undergraduate majors, 159 master’s degree specializations, 69 doctoral specializations and 18 post-doctoral mobile research stations. The university has competitive advantages in areas of Chinese Language and Literature, History and Cultural Studies, Business Administration, International Trade, Education and Psychology, Bio-engineering.

Requirements:

• Applicants should be a non-Chinese citizen and holds valid passport issued by a foreign country. 
• Applicants must be a registered degree program student who has already finished one academic year study in Shaanxi Normal University.
• Applicants must have a favorable performance at school without any record of violating any laws of China or regulations in school.
• Applicants should have a good performance on the exams and provide Chinese HSK certificate. The exam grades of the current academic year should at least be above the B level
• Students who have already be granted any scholarships like the Chinese Government Scholarship should not apply this scholarship.

Application Materials:

• Application form of the San Qin International Student Scholarship of Shaanxi Province
• Copies of passport and current visa 
• Latest diploma or  academic certificate acquired (like graduation certificate)
• Academic Transcripts in the current university
• Original Recommendation Letters written by two professors or associate professors (Only required for the master degree applicants and PhD applicants)

Deadline:
25 September each year

Source:

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Doctoral Program Scholarship at Kochi University of Technology in Japan

Kochi University of Technology (KUT), established in 1997, was originally a private university. Founded by the Kochi prefectural government, KUT ambitiously set its sights in becoming a world class university through the pursuit of unique excellence. KUT's revolutionary design, introducing innovations never before seen in universities in Japan, contributed greatly to development in university education. Despite its relatively small scale, KUT has had a strong presence with its distinctive character and progressive education system. Notably, KUT took the lead in adopting a quarter system to enable intensive learning. Valuing student autonomy, KUT has no compulsory courses.

Program of Study:
Doctoral Program (3 years) Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering see here

Benefits:

• Exemption from 30,000 yen entrance examination fee, 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen/year tuition fee
• To support living expenses, 150,000 yen/month is paid as salary for research project work.
• 150,000 yen is provided for travel and initial living costs. (given only to international applicants who are living outside Japan, and who have, or have the intention to acquire, “Student” status of Japanese residence at the time of entry into Japan)

Eligibility:

• To hold a degree from an accredited institution comparable to the master’s degree offered at KUT after 18 years of education, or to be scheduled to acquire such a degree before the KUT enrollment date
• To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
• To have an excellent academic record and strong bachelor’s and master’s degrees from reputable universities
• To have the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work in one of the designated research projects
• To have high English proficiency

Application Process:
Complete the form here and submit all required documents by post

Deadline:
15 September2017

Source:
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The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships

The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1,000 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students of all subjects and nationalities per year. The scholarship department can assist you in getting in touch with experts in various fields, friends of the foundation and the regional as well as international offices of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.

Deadline:
31 Agustus 2017

Source:
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Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) DAAD

With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries. They are the best guarantee for a better future with less poverty, more education and health for all. The scholarships offer foreign graduates from development and newly industrialised countries from all disciplines and with at least two years' professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master's degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master's/PhD) in Germany.

Requirement:

• The last academic degree (usually a Bachelor's degree) should have been completed no longer than six years previously
• At least two years' relevant professional experience
• Language skills depending on chosen study programme

Application deadline:
Depending on chosen study programme; please check scholarship brochure or the website of your chosen study programme.

Source:
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Chulabhorn Graduate Institute and ASEAN Foundation Joint Post-graduate Scholarship

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) and the ASEAN Foundation (AF) have entered into an agreement to develop highly qualified human resources in the area of science and technology within ASEAN Member States through the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – ASEAN Foundation Post-graduate Scholarship Programme in Science and Technology (Phase 2: 2016 – 2022). 

The CGI is a multidisciplinary post-graduate academic institute established in 2005, under the initiative of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol. The aim of the CGI is to employ the most recent interactive teaching techniques used in world leading educational and research institutions to produce effective thinkers and leaders in their field of expertise to better serve their countries’ needs towards sustainable development. The CGI is presently offering programmes leading to Master’s degree in Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, and Chemical Biology. 

The ASEAN Foundation is an organisation from and for the people of ASEAN. Three decades after ASEAN was established, the ASEAN Leaders recognised that there remained inadequate shared prosperity, ASEAN awareness, and contact among the people of ASEAN. It was of this concern that the ASEAN Leaders established the ASEAN Foundation during the ASEAN’s 30th Anniversary Commemorative Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 15 December 1997. The ASEAN Foundation exists because of one vision: to build a cohesive and prosperous ASEAN Community. As an ASEAN’s body, the ASEAN Foundation is tasked to support ASEAN mainly in promoting awareness, identity, interaction, and development of the people of ASEAN. 

This year, eight (8) scholarships are available for ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen) who are interested to pursue a Master Degree at the CGI. Selection of successful applicants will be based on merit.

Requirements:
Scholarships are open to bonafide ASEAN nationals (except Thai citizen) who meet the following qualifications:

• Under 30 years of age
• Hold a Bachelor Degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 in one of the following fields Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Applicants from other related fields are also welcome to apply.
• Have one year experience in scientific laboratory research
• Applicants must have demonstrated English proficiency, preferably on one of two recognised tests of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
• Must provide a statement of purpose explaining their interests in the study

Scholarship Coverage:
The scholarship will cover tuition and other academic fees (credit fee, laboratory expenses, refresher course, enrollment fee, thesis fee, production of thesis documents), round trip airfare, visa fee, first settlement allowance, relocation allowance, accommodation, monthly stipend, book allowance, health insurance, and others .

How to apply:
Applicants should complete the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute – the ASEAN Foundation Post-graduate Scholarship Programme’s application form and submit together with other supporting documents through the following channel:
Send via e-mail the scanned file of the application form to cgi_academic@cgi.ac.th  and all the supporting document to: The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI Scholarship Programme) 54 Kamphangphet 6 Road, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 THAILAND

Deadline:
31 October 2017

Source:
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Fellowship

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to support development in member countries in the areas of agriculture, fisheries and forestry. FAO’s mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy.

The Fellowship Programme is designed to attract fellows, typically PhD students, researchers and professors, who have an advanced level of relevant technical knowledge and experience in any field of the Organization. They are willing to fulfil their specialized learning objectives and at the same time, contribute their technical expertise and knowledge through time-bound arrangements with FAO. Assignments should be in line with FAO Strategic Objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Requirements:

• Graduate or post-graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) or be enrolled in a PhD programme.
• Working knowledge of at least one FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO official language will be considered an asset. Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• Be nationals of FAO Member Nations
• Age: no age limits.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment, have good communication skills and be knowledgeable in the use of basic computer programmes.
• Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother, father, son or daughter) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not be eligible for the Fellowship Programme.
• Candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the country of assignment.

How to Apply:
To apply, visit the iRecruitment this website and complete your online profile. Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.
Candidates are requested to attach a research proposal.

Deadline:
31 December 2017

Source:

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Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

he Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.

Scholarship scheme:

• in Bachelor/Master/Doctoral study programmes plus one-year preparatory course of the Czech language (which is combined with other field-specific training). Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools, or Bachelor's/Master's degree courses, as applicable, who can enrol only in study programmes in which instruction is given in the Czech language. Depending on the subject area, applicants are normally required to sit entrance examinations at the higher education institution concerned. Successful passing of entrance examinations constitutes a precondition for the scholarship award;
• in follow-up Master study programmes or Doctoral study programmes. Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor or Master study programmes, respectively, who enrol in study programmes with instruction in the English language.  

Study Areas:

Study Areas Available in English click here

Apply:
Scholarship applications can only be filed on-line at: here

A limited number of scholarships is offered also to applicants from selected developing countries through the UNESCO and each applicant is obliged to fill out an electronic application form at here.

Deadline:
30 September 2017

Source:

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University of Cambridge Scholarships

The Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust was established on 1 August 2013 from the merger of the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Cambridge Overseas Trust.  These were established as charities by the University of Cambridge in the 1980s in order to provide financial support for international students on degree courses at Cambridge. 

The Trust awards approximately 400 scholarships annually, and supports between 1,100 and 1,400 students in residence each year from 85 countries across the world.  During its history of over 30 years of offering scholarships at the University of Cambridge, the Trust has awarded a total of nearly 18,000 scholarships to international students.

Awards, which include both full-cost and part-cost scholarships, are offered to selected students at PhD, Masters and undergraduate level, in all subjects and at all 31 Colleges of the University of Cambridge.

Procedure:

All scholarships require that you apply to the University of Cambridge via the normal online application form, and most scholarships require that you apply by the relevant deadline. There are different procedures for applying for undergraduate study (BA and similar) and for postgraduate study (Masters, PhD and similar).

• Procedures for applying for undergraduate study (BA and similar) click here
• Procedures for applying postgraduate study (Masters, PhD and similar) click here

Deadlines:

Undergraduate study

The application deadline for the 2018 entry is 15 October 2017, 6.00 pm (UK time).  If you are applying for undergraduate study and wish to be interviewed in China, Malaysia or Singapore, the deadline is 20 September 2017.

Graduate study
If you are applying for graduate study, please check and apply by the specific course deadline.  Some deadlines are as early as mid-November (LLM Law) and there will be two general course deadlines of 6 December 2017 and 4 January 2018.

Source:
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Wendy's Scholarship

Since 1994, the Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Scholarship has been recognizing and rewarding senior athletes who excel in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. This year, we're awarding $150,000 in college scholarships. Give your most well-rounded seniors a shot at winning. 100 Scholarship Winners. 2 From Every State. The Wendy’s High School Heisman recognizes 2 winners—one male athlete and one female athlete—from each state. 90 State Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship 10 State Winners move on as National Finalists with a chance to attend the Wendy’s High School Heisman weekend in New York City 8 National Finalists receive a $5,000 scholarship 2 National Winners receive a $10,000 scholarship along with national honor and recognition during ESPN’s telecast of the college Heisman Memorial Trophy presentation Plus, the first 1,000 applicants get a $10 Wendy’s gift card! They’ve done the hard work. Now, they just need to apply. Winning the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship requires a GPA of 3.0 or better, participation in at least one school-sponsored sport, and demonstrated leadership at school and in the community. You have students who have worked hard for years to make the grade. Now help them get the recognition they deserve: Refer a student today Send seniors to wendysheisman.com to apply Promote the Wendy's Heisman Scholarship using the materials provided here

Lord Calvert & Miss Tranquility

 

Welcome back to another crazy fun-filled year!  Just wanted to put this out again this year about the Calvert County Fair’s scholarship contest.  A great opportunity for winning the $1,250 if placing 1^st in the Miss Tranquility / Lord Calvert Contest.  Second place winners receive $500 and third place also receives a check.  There is not much time between when the students start and when our applications are due (September 8^th). 

Students will need a $50 sponsorship (possibly church, school, organization, business).  All students will need to participate/help out at the fair a minimum of 10 hours (6 of those hours on youth day) to let guests see our court.  The Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert winners will need to be there a minimum of 20 hours.  All of the hours go by very fast and the kids all seem to work very well with each other and form a nice bond. 

Downloadable Application HERE

Deadline:  September 8 - Deadline for ALL application materials and entry fee to the address on the application

Last years winners were both from NHS: Calvin Crunkleton and Emma Bonanno!

Driver's Ed Students - "Your Turn Behind the Wheel" Scholarship

Criteria:

• Utah students 15-17 years old
• Must be enrolled in Drivers Ed during the 2017-18 school year.
• Essay - "What drives you?"
• Essay should be 500 words typed

Get our attention!  Tell us about your goals, drive, ambition...your future!

Deadline:  April 16, 2018

Application is available HERE. 

Deadline: April 19, 2018

This scholarship is for graduating seniors in Tooele County.

Criteria:

• Complete application as outlined in scholarship packet
• 2.5 or higher GPA - Certified Transcript
• Essay not to exceed 800 words
• Letter of Recommendation

More information available HERE.