Master and PhD Scholarships, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia

 KFUPM currently offers 32 Master Programs and 11 Doctorate Programs in 27 different disciplines.
Introduction
We welcome outstanding and talented prospective graduate students from around the nation and the world to apply for Graduate Studies. Besides national students, KFUPM currently has international graduate students from 28 different nationalities. This adds to the richness & diversity of the academic and research environment at KFUPM.
The University currently offers 32 Master programs and 11 Doctoral programs in a full range of traditional disciplines, as well as interdisciplinary programs that anticipate market trends and respond to national needs. KFUPM provides full MS and PhD scholarships for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering, Sciences and Business.
Online Application
All graduate admissions are administered by the Deanship of Graduate Studies (DGS). Candidates who intend to enroll in graduate programs at the University need to submit an online application available on the website of DGS on the link http://www1.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/application/preonline.asp . The online application is available only during the application periods according to the posted application deadlines on the link http://www1.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/main/deadlines.asp . The graduate admission is open twice a year for the two semesters: The Fall Term (usually starting in September) and the Spring Term (usually starting in February).
After submission of the online application, mandatory documents need to be uploaded through the Upload System using the same Login ID and PIN created for the online application using this link: http://adgs.kfupm.edu.sa/
Mandatory documents for application (without which application will not be processed)

• Copy of identification (National ID for Saudi nationals / Passport for international applicants / Iqama for residents of Saudi Arabia).
• Complete official transcripts for BS degree and MS degree (if applying to PhD).
• Statement-of-Purpose (a one-page essay focusing on career and research goals).
• Recommendation Letters from 3 Professors through the online recommendation system after submitting the online application.
• GMAT scores for MBA program (for international applicants).

Other supporting documents (needed for final admission decision)

• Certificates for BS degree and MS degree (if applying to PhD).
• TOEFL score (min. is 68 iBT for MS and 79 iBT for PhD).
• Acceptable GRE General score (min. Quant. is 700, min. Analytical is 3.0).
• Upon approval, original/certified copies of degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) are to be sent through postal mail.

Application Deadlines
The online application is available only during the application periods according to the posted application deadlines on the link http://www1.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/main/deadlines.asp.
Distinguished Partnership of KFUPM with International Institutions
KFUPM has very strong collaborative partnership on conducting innovative research with the following international institutions:

• MIT: Clean Water and Clean Energy research.
• Stanford: Oil and Gas research.
• California Institute of Technology (Caltech): Refining and Petrochemicals research.
• Technical University of Munich: Refining and Petrochemicals research.
• Cambridge University: Oil and Gas research.
• KAUST: Many research disciplines in Engineering and Sciences.
• Saudi Aramco (the largest oil company worldwide): Many research disciplines.
• SABIC (one of the petrochemical companies worldwide): Refining, Petrochemical and Polymers research.

Many other world-class universities and industries on different research fields.
Centers for Research Excellence at KFUPM
To provide extreme support for research in areas of excellence, KFUPM has established the following Centers for Research Excellence:

• KFUPM-MIT Collaboration Center on Clean Water and Clean Energy (http://ccwce.mit.edu/).
• National Center of Research Excellence on Nanotechnology (http://www2.kfupm.edu.sa/cent/).
• National Center of Research Excellence on Renewable Energy (http://corere.kfupm.edu.sa/).
• National Center of Research Excellence on Refining and Petrochemicals (http://core-prp.kfupm.edu.sa/).
• National Center of Research Excellence on Corrosion (http://core-c.edu.sa/).
• Center in Development on Transformative Research in Petrochemicals and Polymers (http://cid-rpp.kfupm.edu.sa).
• Center of Excellence on Maintenance (http://se.ikfupm.com/department/ce/ceim/).
• Center of Excellence on Supply Chain Management (http://se.ikfupm.com/department/ce/cescm/).
• National Technology Innovation Center on Carbon Capture.

Graduate Scholarships:
Two types of assistantships are offered to enrolled Master students:

1. Graduate Assistantship: Open to exceptional Saudi Graduate Assistants continuing MS degrees at KFUPM, who display outstanding performance in their Bachelor education.
2. Research Assistantship: Open to national and international Master students, whose performance is exceptional in their Bachelor education.

Two types of lectureships are offered to enrolled Ph.D. students:

1. Lecturer: Open to exceptional Saudi Lecturers continuing Ph.D. degrees at KFUPM, who perform excellent in their Bachelor & Master education.
2. Lecturer-B: Open to national and international exceptional Ph.D. students, whose performance is exceptional in their Bachelor & Master education.

Part-Time Education
Like most reputed international universities, KFUPM also offers this flexible opportunity to working individuals who are interested to pursue higher studies. Such students are charged a modest tuition fee. This prospect is limited to the nationals and residents of the Kingdom.
Contacts:
If there are any questions or further clarifications are required, please feel free to contact the Deanship of Graduate Studies at gs-admissions@kfupm.edu.sa or Telephone: +966-3-860-2800, or check our website at: http://www1.kfupm.edu.sa/gs
For more information, please visit official website: www.kfupm.edu.sa

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International Transport Scholarship 2012/13, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds

The International Transport Scholarship 2012/13 will fund the full-fees for an international student to undertake a Masters programme at ITS, on a one year full-time basis.   The scholarship forms part of the ITS mission to advance the understanding of transport globally via the development of skills and best practice.  It is anticipated that the scholarship recipient will return to their home country after the Masters programme, to apply their new skills to an area of identified need.The International Transport Scholarship 2012/13 will fund the full-fees for an international student to undertake a Masters programme at ITS, on a one year full-time basis.   The scholarship forms part of the ITS mission to advance the understanding of transport globally via the development of skills and best practice.  It is anticipated that the scholarship recipient will return to their home country after the Masters programme, to apply their new skills to an area of identified need.

1. Eligibility
a) Applicants must first hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of an academic place for an ITS Masters degree for the academic year commencing September 2012.
b) Applicants must be designated as ‘international fee status’ by the University of Leeds, and not be domiciled in the UK/EU.

2. Value of the scholarship
The scholarship is a full-fees waiver for the 2012-13 academic year, to the value of £14900.
3. Application process
To apply for the scholarship applicants must:
a) Complete and submit the relevant scholarship application form, to include:
i) a statement of up to 500 words which details how and why a Masters degree from ITS would enable the applicant make a difference to transportation in their country/region, and specifically to tackle a significant problem or issue;
ii) evidence of the applicant’s outstanding ability, achievement and potential;
iii) an outline of the applicant’s career aspirations.
b) Provide a supporting statement from a referee
[the scholarship referee should be additional to the academic referees].
Preference will be given to applicants who are not in receipt of any other scholarship and
would otherwise be precluded from undertaking a Masters programme.
4. Terms and conditions
ITS reserves the right not to make a scholarship award or to offer one or more partial fee waivers;  the scholarship recipient will be expected support the future development and promotion of the scholarship and ITS, by participating in ITS marketing activities; the academic progress of scholarship recipient will be subject to on-going review – ITS reserves the right to withdraw funding at the end of either semester should academic performance be unsatisfactory; the scholarship cannot be deferred and will lapse if not taken up in September 2012.
5. Deadline
8th June 2012
Evidence of outstanding ability, achievement and potential
Please provide relevant details in support of your application for this scholarship. This should include, but need not be limited to, the following:
•    a summary of your academic qualifications (existing and pending);
•    professional and other qualifications;
•    relevant employment, work experience, internships, charity work and volunteering;
•    prizes and awards;
•    publications, conference presentations, organisation and participation in events;
•    other relevant evidence of ability, achievement and potential.

Completed forms should be returned, together with the Referee’s Statement to:
Admissions Co-ordinator
Institute for Transport Studies (ITS)
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Email: courses@its.leeds.ac.uk

Source www.its.leeds.ac.uk

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International Transport Scholarship 2012/13, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds

 The International Transport Scholarship 2012/13 will fund the full-fees for an international student to undertake a Masters programme at ITS, on a one year full-time basis.   The scholarship forms part of the ITS mission to advance the understanding of transport globally via the development of skills and best practice.  It is anticipated that the scholarship recipient will return to their home country after the Masters programme, to apply their new skills to an area of identified need.The International Transport Scholarship 2012/13 will fund the full-fees for an international student to undertake a Masters programme at ITS, on a one year full-time basis.   The scholarship forms part of the ITS mission to advance the understanding of transport globally via the development of skills and best practice.  It is anticipated that the scholarship recipient will return to their home country after the Masters programme, to apply their new skills to an area of identified need.

1. Eligibility
a) Applicants must first hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of an academic place for an ITS Masters degree for the academic year commencing September 2012.
b) Applicants must be designated as ‘international fee status’ by the University of Leeds, and not be domiciled in the UK/EU.

2. Value of the scholarship
The scholarship is a full-fees waiver for the 2012-13 academic year, to the value of £14900.
3. Application process
To apply for the scholarship applicants must:
a) Complete and submit the relevant scholarship application form, to include:
i) a statement of up to 500 words which details how and why a Masters degree from ITS would enable the applicant make a difference to transportation in their country/region, and specifically to tackle a significant problem or issue;
ii) evidence of the applicant’s outstanding ability, achievement and potential;
iii) an outline of the applicant’s career aspirations.
b) Provide a supporting statement from a referee
[the scholarship referee should be additional to the academic referees].
Preference will be given to applicants who are not in receipt of any other scholarship and
would otherwise be precluded from undertaking a Masters programme.
4. Terms and conditions
ITS reserves the right not to make a scholarship award or to offer one or more partial fee waivers;  the scholarship recipient will be expected support the future development and promotion of the scholarship and ITS, by participating in ITS marketing activities; the academic progress of scholarship recipient will be subject to on-going review – ITS reserves the right to withdraw funding at the end of either semester should academic performance be unsatisfactory; the scholarship cannot be deferred and will lapse if not taken up in September 2012.
5. Deadline
8th June 2012
Evidence of outstanding ability, achievement and potential
Please provide relevant details in support of your application for this scholarship. This should include, but need not be limited to, the following:
•    a summary of your academic qualifications (existing and pending);
•    professional and other qualifications;
•    relevant employment, work experience, internships, charity work and volunteering;
•    prizes and awards;
•    publications, conference presentations, organisation and participation in events;
•    other relevant evidence of ability, achievement and potential.

Completed forms should be returned, together with the Referee’s Statement to:
Admissions Co-ordinator
Institute for Transport Studies (ITS)
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Email: courses@its.leeds.ac.uk

Source www.its.leeds.ac.uk

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Miriam Rothschild Scholarship Programme in Conservation Leadership for Developing Countries Students

The MPhil degree in Conservation Leadership is a full-time, one-year, masters course, aimed at graduates of leadership potential with at least three to five years of relevant experience. The unique features of this course are its delivery by a partnership between several university departments and conservation organizations based around Cambridge, and its focus on issues of management and leadership. Consequently, the course aims to deliver a world-class and interdisciplinary education in Conservation Leadership that is not available elsewhere.

The scheme of examination for the 11 month programme for the degree of MPhil in Conservation Leadership consists of:

• Four essays each of not more than 4,000 words in length, or equivalent exercises. Essay topics and exercises will be selected from a list announced by the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography.
• A placement report of not more than 10,000 words in length, on a topic approved by the Degree Committee of the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography, and based on work carried out by the candidate in one or more institutions approved by the Degree Committee.
• Course-work prescribed by the Degree Committee of the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography (which may include written work, group work and class participation).

At the discretion of the Examiners, the examination requirements may include an oral examination on any or all of the assessed components of the MPhil. The pass mark is 60% and the mark for a distinction is 75%.
The MPhil in Conservation Leadership is aimed at graduates of any discipline with at least three to five years of relevant professional experience, either in employment or in a voluntary capacity.
Formal applications must be made through the University of Cambridge’s Board of Graduate Studies.
The Graduate Office in the Department of Geography oversees the admission process for MPhil students. Please see the Graduate Office webpages for more details.
See:

• How to apply
• Additional MPhil-specific application information

The closing date for applications for those seeking admission in October 2012 is 30th March 2012.
Applicants are encouraged to seek support through the Cambridge Trusts, which offer a range of scholarships to international students. Those seeking support through the Cambridge Trusts should submit their application to the Board of Graduate Studies by 1 December 2011.
In addition to the standard application materials, applicants for the MPhil in Conservation Leadership are required to submit a 750-word statement of purpose, entitled “Why I would like to enrol in the MPhil in Conservation Leadership, and how my background provides the relevant leadership experience for the course”.
Details of the University’s English Language requirements are shown on the Board of Graduate Studies website. It is not necessary to have met these requirements before making an application. However, those who are offered a place subject to certain conditions will need to meet their English Language requirements before they can be admitted. Applicants are encouraged to book their tests, and take any additional lessons early.

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PhD Scholarships, Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

 The Faculty of Law has a number of vacant PhD scholarships available from September 2012.
All research projects within the discipline of Legal Science are considered. However, the faculty will give priority to applications within the research areas of the Faculty´s nine research centres. Further information on the nine research centres as well as more information on the individual projects´ titles can be found on the website: http://jura.ku.dk/english/centres_service_units/
Applicants are allowed to apply for project topic within other areas of Legal Science than offered by research centres. If you wish to prepare and apply for a project topic, which is not offered please click on the heading ” Other Porjects”.
The purpose of the Faculty´s PhD Programme is both to prepare the student for a continuing career in legal research and teaching and to educate highly qualified labour relevant to both the public and private sectors. The degree assures research qualifications at an international level.
Qualifications

• Applicants must have an educational background that corresponds to the Danish LL.M.-degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Students who are expecting to graduate this term and are awaiting the evaluation of their dissertation may apply.
• Applicants must as far as possible document an aptitude for scientific work, for instance through a high assessment of their dissertations and must also be able to undertake the highly demanding task of independently writing a PhD dissertation.

During the 3-year PhD Programme you are required to

• Participate in research environments outside the Faculty of Law – usually through study periods abroad. Take part in international conferences, courses and meetings.
• Complete the Faculty´s PhD study Programme – some travelling including to international conferences, courses, and meetings should be expected.
• Teach – typically bachelor or master courses.
• Undertake independent research (making of PHD thesis) under supervision.

Interested?
The Faculty of Law, which is situated at the heart of Copenhagen, offers supervision by highly qualified legal academics, and gives you the opportunity to explore contemporary research issues in a supportive atmosphere. The Faculty of Law provides you with financial support which makes it possible for you to participate in international conferences and to develop your analytical skills in a highly professional research environment.
General information

• Can be found on the website: http://jura.ku.dk/phd/english/
• Can be obtained by contacting PhD Administration by Lykke Sennels-Andersen, tel. +45 35 32 38 59, phd@jur.ku.dk

Academic information
If necessary applicants are welcome to contact Head of PhD Programme, Professor, doctor juris Henrik Palmer Olsen, tel. +45 35 32 32 19 or henrik.palmer.olsen@jur.ku.dk
Application procedure
To apply, click on the Centre you are interested in (or click on the heading “Another Projects” if you wish to apply for this) and you are right on the application form you have to fill in. Be prepared and have the below-mentioned documents ready to upload before you submit:

1. A motivated application must specify the scientific reasons in favour for accepting this particular research programme at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen
2. A Curriculum Vitae
3. Diploma of your qualifying degree and marking transcripts (translated into English, Danish, Swedish or Norwegian)
4. A description of the research proposal (5 to max 10 pages)
5. Time table

If you have prepared your own individual project you are still welcome to apply, but must use the link specified for “Other Projects”.
All interested parties, regardless of personal background, are encouraged to apply. Foreign applicants must be able to present and document qualifications equivalent to a Danish Master degree before enrolment. Applicants supported by external finances must be able to document such.
Terms of employment
Employment will take place according to the agreement between The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance about the salary of PhD Students. Furthermore, there will be a personal pension bonus corresponding to the difference between the seniority increment received as a principal according to the new wage system for academics on a group contract basis and the pay of a PhD student. Normally, the scholarship cannot be extended.
Last date for application
Application can only be submitted electronically. Please follow procedure by clicking on the Centre name, see also text 3 paragraphs above.Application and all documentation must be uploaded no later than Friday February 10, 2012.
The Faculty of Law is one of eight faculties at the University of Copenhagen. The Faculty carries out research, education and knowledge dissemination within the area of law. The research is partly organised in research centres and groups. The Faculty employs about 75 full time researchers and app. 43 PhD scholars as well as app. 70 administrative staff members. There are app. 400 part time instructors contributing to the teaching of app. 4.000 law students. Visit the Faculty website: http://jura.ku.dk/english
For more information, please visit official website: www.offentlige-stillinger.dk
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Master Scholarship in Water Resources Management by ICE WaRM, Australia

ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.
The ICE WaRM scholarship programme aims to:

• provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
• provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
• encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
• provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
• provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and
• demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSING DATES
Semester 1 (February 2012) – Deadline 26th August 2011
Semester 2 (July 2012) – Deadline 24th February 2012
ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time.
HOW DO I APPLY?
1) Complete the online registration form to gain access to the relevant application forms.
Once you press “submit” you will see a webpage with links to 3 documents:

• Scholarship Guidelines
• Scholarship Application Form
• Scholarships Confidential Referee Report

2) Print and/or save these files. You will also receive an automatic email acknowledgement with a direct link to the application forms.
3) Complete the Scholarship Application Form and send to ICE WaRM with relevant documentation by the deadline.
NOTES:

• ICE WaRM will acknowledge receipt of all applications and advise if any documents are outstanding.
• Completion of the online registration form allows ICE WaRM to monitor interest in the scholarship programme and remind applicants of closing dates.
• Any applications that are incomplete by the application deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
• Hard copy documents (transcripts, parchments, passports/birth certificates) must be original or certified copies – uncertified photocopies will not be accepted.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
ICE WaRM offers full and partial scholarships toward the cost of the programme (fee tuition). For international students the fully funded scholarship is AUD$40,000 and partially funded scholarship is AUD$20,000*.
There are two types of Australia Awards: the Endeavour Awards administered by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the international development awards administered by the Australia Agency for International Development (AusAID). Both programs are providing opportunities to study in Australia for International Students.For more information, please visit official website: www.icewarm.com.au

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UCL-AET Undergraduate Scholarships for Africans 2012 – 2013

 African students interested in undergraduate study at the University College London (UCL) are invited to apply for a scholarship available through collaboration with the Africa Educational Trust (AET) to enable students from Africa, who are financially unable to study in the UK, to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at UCL. With this scheme, UCL supports the aims of AET to help the people of Africa to help themselves.
Under the scheme, two full bursaries are available annually for AET-nominated students who have accepted offers of places at UCL.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:

• be a national of any African country (including Madagascar), currently living in an African country, and have one or both parents living in an African country, or are orphaned; AND
• be currently attending school or have recently completed school in an African country; AND
• have before or by January applied to UCAS for admission to a full-time undergraduate degree programme of study at UCL starting the following September, which they intend firmly to accept UCL (as the insurance offer choice does not satisfy the conditions of the bursary); AND
• be liable to pay tuition fees at the rate applicable to Overseas students, as assessed by UCL; AND
• lack the financial means necessary to pursue undergraduate degree studies at UCL
• citizens of South Sudan are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

Selection Criteria
Scholarships are awarded on financial hardship and academic merit, based on the aims of the scholarship.
Worth and Duration of Scholarship

• Each bursary consists of full tuition fees and a maintenance allowance for the duration of the student’s programme of study, as well as economy air travel to/from the UK at the beginning and end of the bursary-holder’s degree programme
• In addition, the bursary includes an allowance (on request and up to a specified maximum sum per bursary holder) to permit two members of the bursary-holder’s family to attend their graduation ceremony
• Annual renewal of the bursary is subject to good academic progress by the student.

How to Apply

• First apply for UCL undergraduate admission through UCAS by January 2012
• If you fulfill ALL the eligibility requirements above, please email Ms May Omona at m.omona@africaeducationaltrust.org with details of your financial circumstances, your academic history, and proof that you have applied to UCAS for undergraduate admission to UCL
• If you have not applied to UCAS for admission to study at UCL and cannot provide a valid UCAS application number, you need not apply for a bursary; your application is incomplete without a valid UCAS application number
• AET will provide eligible applicants with an electronic application form, which must be completed and submitted electronically to Ms May Omona at m.omona@africaeducationaltrust.org by 15 March. Late applications cannot be considered for funding
• AET will select 10 applicants from eligible applications received – with attention to the financial circumstances of the applicants. The 10 short-listed applicants will be contacted by AET in April (by email), and asked to write and submit a 500-word essay on a topic set each year by UCL. Shortlisted applicants will also be required to submit documentation as proof of the information provided in the application form
• Essays and supporting documentation to complete the application must reach AET by 15 April. Candidates who fail to provide essay and/or documentation are excluded from the competition.

Selection Procedure

• AET will send to UCL complete applications including essays and supporting documentation by 29 April
• UCL will select the academically most promising candidates, and also identify a number of reserve candidates
• Conditional scholarship offers (and reserve notifications) will be issued in June/July, pending selected candidates’ full admission to UCL, and upon candidates’ firm acceptance of their admissions offers
• Final confirmation of funding is made once the candidates have met the conditions of and firmly accepted their admissions offers.

Notification of Results
Successful applicants and reserve candidates can expect to be contacted by UCL in June/July.
Note: Remember to read the admission guidelines at UCL carefully so that your application can be successful. You cannot be awarded a scholarship if you do not qualify for admission.
To check out UCL undergraduate admission guidelines and procedure, click here
For more information about the scholarship, click here.

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International Master in Quaternary and Prehistory (IMQP), Erasmus Mundus

 The International Master in Quaternary and Prehistory (IMQP) lasts two years. It is formed of a partnership of six HEIs with multi-annual experience in prehistoric research and formation: Università degli Studi di Ferrara (Italy, coordinator), Muséum National d`Histoire naturelle (France, partner), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Spain, partner), Instituto Politecnico of Tomar (Portugal, partner), Universidade de Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (Portugal, partner) and University of the Philippines Diliman (Philippines, partner).
The main subjects of the IMQP educational program are the following: prehistory, anthropology, human palaeontology, chronology, evolution of fauna and flora, archaeometry and Quaternary geology. The main objective of the Master is to provide an essential knowledge on Prehistory and Quaternary geology by adopting an interdisciplinary approach and exploiting the scientific specialities of each partner Institution.
The IMQP master award a JOINT DEGREE signed by all Partners Institutions (UNIFE, URV, MNHN, IPT & UTAD). The students can also ask for a national degree awarded by the first hosting institution. The officials languages of the joint degree are Italian and French.
Admission criteria
For all partner Institutions the same procedures for application and selection criteria for the admission to the Master Degree will be valid. Students from at least 3 year university courses can be admitted. These courses have to be legally acknowledged with university degree or similar qualifications within archeology, literature, prehistory, paleontology, Quaternary`s geology, natural and environmental science, biology and geology, technology and cultural heritage preservation, education and tourism science.
Partner institutions are engaged in the acknowledgment of degrees of Third Countries` candidates according to the rules in force. Selections and applications, carried out at each partner institution`s with common agreed procedures, are consequently acknowledged by other participants to the Master Degree.
Students selected by partner University will be admitted to the Master Degree at the origin University and at Ferrara University, administrative center of the course.The application forms for the scholarships for third country students are published on this sites 4 months before the closing date of the call.
Erasmus Mundus (Quaternary and Prehistory – IMQP) Scholarship
The scholarships will be awarded as follows:
Category A – no. 6 scholarships awarded to masters students selected by EMMC consortia who come from a country other than an eligible applicant country and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries. No. 1 scholarship awarded to masters students selected by EMMC consortia who come from Western Balkans and Turkey.
Category B – no. 4 scholarships awarded to any masters students selected by EMMC consortia and who do not fulfill the Category A criteria defined above.
Category A scholarships can be awarded to masters students selected by EMMC consortia who come from a country other than an eligible applicant country and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.
Category B scholarships can be awarded to any masters students selected by EMMC consortia and who do not fulfil the Category A criteria defined above.
Application Deadline: 10 February 2012
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI FERRARA (ITALY)
Contacts Prof. Carlo Peretto – me4@unife.it
dott.ssa Marta Arzarello – marta.arzarello@unife.it
www.unife.it
Universitat Rovina i Virgili di Tarragona (spain)
Contacts prof. Robert Sala – robert.sala@urv.cat
www.urv.cat
Istituto Politecnico de Tomar (portugal)
Contacts prof. Luiz Oosterbeek – loost@ipt.pt
www.ipt.pt
UniverdidadE de Tràs-os-Montes e Alto Douro (portugal)
Contacts prof. Mila Abreu – msabreu@utad.pt
www.utad.pt
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle di Parigi (France)
Contacts prof. François Semah – semahf@mnhn.fr
dott. Christophe Falguère – falguere@mnhn.fr
www.mnhn.fr
University pf the philippines diliman (philippines)
Contacts prof. Alfred Pawlik- alfred.pawlik@up.edu.ph
http://www.upd.edu.ph/
For more information, please visit official website: web.unife.it
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International Master Scholarship in Law, University of Sydney, Australia

 Eligibility: Applicants must:

• Have accepted an unconditional offer of admission to a Master’s by Coursework program.
• Have a minimum IELTS or equivalent for the Master’s by Coursework: 7.0 IELTS with no band below 6.0;
• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and may not hold permanent residency in Australia.

Conditions of Award: The Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarship is worth AU$10,000 payable in two equal instalments in late March and late August in the first year of study.
Commencement of Degree: Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the student will commence study in the academic year for which it is offered, and for the program in which a place has been offered in the Sydney Law School.
Duration: The scholarship is limited to one year.
Leave: Scholarship holders may in special circumstances take leave of absence from their scholarship for a maximum of one semester. Students must check their visa conditions before applying for leave; and they must apply for permission in advance of taking such leave. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition, which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the Sydney Law School.
Transferring Scholarships: These scholarships cannot be transferred from one institution to another. Nor from the Sydney Law School to another faculty in the University of Sydney.
Termination of Scholarships: Scholarships will be terminated:

• if the student fails to meet the eligibility requirements
• if the student fails to make satisfactory progress in the program
• when the student ceases to be enrolled as a full-time student, or discontinues their study
• if the University determines that the student is guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information
• if the student does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave
• if the student is granted permanent residency in Australia. Students must immediately advise the International Office and the Faculty Office about any changes to their visa status

How to Apply: If you wish to apply, please submit the application form along with:

• 700 word personal statement
• Reference

Checklist
Before submitting the form, please ensure that you have completed the following steps:

• Completed your personal details
• Attached the following supporting documentations
  • Reference
  • Personal Statement

Your application must be submitted by 4.30pm, Friday 27 January 2012 and will only be considered after your formal acceptance of your admission offer.
Submit one copy of the completed form and supporting documents to:

• By email: law.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
• Upload: Upload with your application for admission
• By mail: Student Liaison Officer- International, Sydney Law School, New Law Building F10, University of Sydney 2006, Australia

PLEASE NOTE that this scholarship application does not constitute an application for admission.
Please apply through the International Office: www.sydney.edu.au/international
For more information, please visit official website: sydney.edu.au
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ZESPRI Innovation Fellowship at University of Canterbury, New Zealand 2012

 International Honours Masters or Doctoral in Engineering , Science at University of Canterbury, New Zealand 2012
Study Subject(s):Engineering , Science
Course Level:Honours , Masters, Doctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Canterbury
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
Eligibility:
- Available to students enrolled in a Honours or Post-Graduate (Masters or Doctoral) course of study only
- Applicants must hold the appropriate prerequisite degree(s)
- Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for study in New Zealand
- Applicants must maintain grades of an appropriate standard
- Applicants may undertake the research offshore
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The ZESPRI Innovation Fellowship started in 2004 to encourage capability building and continued research into the kiwifruit industry. With the re- launch of the programme in 2011, ZESPRI aims to encourage key research in specific areas within the industry. OBJECTIVES – Build awareness of the kiwifruit industry as an exciting career option – Encourage further research into the industry – Encourage capability building
How to Apply: Email, Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 Jan 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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100 Elite Research Scholarships, University of Tasmania, Australia

 The University of Tasmania has over 100 Elite Research Scholarships for PhD candidates in areas we excel in: the health and medical sciences, natural, physical and applied sciences, as well as business and management, regional development, education and the humanities.
Our Elite Research Scholarships are valued at $30k per annum tax-free, and are available for three years, with a possible six-month extension.

We also support our PhD candidates with a suite of practical resources throughout their Higher Degrees by Research including laptops, opportunities for performance-based scholarship top ups, cloud data storage, a conference support fund, generic skilling and supportive candidature management which help each candidate navigate their own research path.

If you have an outstanding academic record and a passion for research we probably have an Elite Research Scholarship for you.
Promising candidates within Australia and New Zealand are eligible for a return airfare to visit UTAS and their School of interest to help them decide. And if chosen, generous relocation support is available.
Applications remain open throughout 2011. Apply HERE.
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University of Twente Scholarships for International Students

University of TwenteMasters (MS) Degree

Deadline: 15 Mar/15 Dec (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts Sept 2012

Brief description:

University Twente Scholarships (UTS) are scholarships for excellent students from non-EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.

Host Institution(s):

Univesity of Twente, The Netherlands

Field of study:

Any field of study offered at University of Twente:

Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Management, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Construction Management and Engineering, Educational Science and Technology, Electrical Engineering,Embedded Systems, European Studies, Health Sciences, Human Media Interaction, Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Master Environmental and Energy Management, Master of Teaching in Social Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Nanotechnology, Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Management, Science Education and Communication, Social Systems Evaluation and Survey Research, Sustainable Energy Technology, Systems and Control,Technical Medicine and Telematics.

Number of Scholarships:

Please be aware that only a limited number of scholarships are available. Only the most excellent students will be nominated.

Target group:

Prospective students from Non-EU/EEA countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

There are two possible UTS amounts for one year study programmes and two for two year study programmes. The student can only chose and apply for one of these. The amounts stated are given per year of study.

The scholarship amounts from which the student will chose by application are:

a.	22.500 € two year master programme

b.	20.000 € one year master programme

c.	12.500 € two year master programme

d.	10.000 € one year master programme

Exception on these amounts are made for the two year study programme Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society, a non-technical study, for which the following scholarship amounts to be chosen from: large scholarship = 20.000 € small = 10.000 €

Eligibility/Application Requirements:

To qualify for a UTS, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

- Have been admitted to one of the above mentioned graduate programmes at University of Twente before December 15 for round 1 or March 15 for round 2

- Have graduated with excellent results in their (under-)graduate programme, where excellency is based on overall CGPA

- Comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa. See  http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/how-to-prepare/visas-and-permits/long-stay-visa

-   Comply with the overall English language test norm Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills

-  Have the nationality from a non-EU/EEA country and not being eligible for a Dutch study grant

-   Have finished a possible pre-master at the University of Twente

-  Students who are not directly admitted to a master, but will start a ‘pre-master’ programme can already apply for a UTS. If they do not finish the pre-master with a CGPA of 7,5 out of 10, they cannot be granted UTS. They must also comply with above mentioned requirements for UTS, including English language test scores.

Application instructions:

Please note that you can only be nominated for the UT Scholarship after you have been (provisionally) accepted by the educational programme of your choice.  Read the application instructions for admissions (link to application form is found here).

You cannot apply for the UT Scholarship yourself. You can only be nominated by the faculty of the university for a UT Scholarship between October 2010 and May 2011. After being admitted to the University, the faculty may decide to nominate you for the scholarship. In that case, the faculty will contact you to confirm your interest in the scholarship. The deadline for admissions is 15 March 2012 for study in September 2012.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/scholarshipsandgrants/multiplecontinents/uts/

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