Scholarships

 Scholarships in Sweden

The Swedish Institute offers many scholarship programs to encourage the learning process, which inturn is also beneficial for meetings, education and cultural familiarity.

SL scholarships
SI offers scholarships for international students, researchers and professionals

     The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships: Its masters level scholarship for highly qualified students different countries in the world, based on selection.

     SI Scholarships for East Europe:  Its masters level scholarship for student from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia.

 Swedish-Turkish Programme: its masters or higher level scholarships for Turkish student in Sweden in social sciences and law, such as International and European Relations, European Affairs, European Law, or Human Rights Law.

        The Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund: designed for professionals from US allowance for visits in Sweden for two to four weeks.

        The Visby Programme:  Its scholarship program for master students, PhD students, post-docs and senior scientists from Sweden, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine for academic and expert mobility within the Baltic Sea Region and primarily.

          Bilateral exchange programmes: its scholarship program for  research, university studies, or training for citizen of China, Italy, and Japan.

     The North2north student exchange program: its scholarships for Russian students contributing in the University of the Arctic cooperation.  

The scholarships are Offered in  Luleå University of Technology, Mid Sweden University, Umeå University and Stockholm University. 

For more information please visit:
http://eng.si.se/areas-of-operation/scholarships-and-grants/ 
and 
http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/SI-scholarships/


In Finland.

1. There is a huge number of scholarship available on the International Scholarship Database of VarsityAdmission.COM site.

 2. Authorities to Contact for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic, Visit:
 http://www.msmt.cz/areas-of-work 

3. Information of scholarship in Finland 
Section contains information about the local curriculum and individual planning as a basis. The site presents various forms of special support, development projects, and solutions to everyday school work.  

http://www.uef.fi/en/home



Miscellaneous scholarships:

Hardship Funding (for graduate students) 

Hardship Funding (for graduate students), University of Cambridge, UK

All students are expected to have sufficient funding in place for the duration of their course, prior to starting the course. If however you encounter unforeseen financial difficulties, you should first consult your college graduate tutor, as soon as possible. They will be able to discuss your financial situation with you and provide advice about what kind of funding you may be eligible to apply for. In genuine cases of unforeseeable hardship they will evaluate the magnitude and merit of the problem and may seek help from other funding bodies on your behalf. 

Deadline: 30 Sep & 30 March each year. 

Full Tuition MECA Scholarship for International Undergraduate Students 

 Full Tuition MECA Scholarship for International Undergraduate Students 2013,  Maine College of Art, USA

Financial aid programs and services assist students and families with paying for college. Over 85% of Maine College of Art's BFA degree students receive some type of financial assistance. Students at Maine College of Art receive more than $3 million annually in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and job opportunities. The College provides over $1.3 million directly to support the aid programs available to students. 
Deadline: 01 Feb annually

 

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships, The Wenner-Gren Foundation, New York

The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc. is a private operating foundation dedicated to the advancement of anthropology throughout the world. Located in New York City, it is one of the major funding sources for international anthropological research and is actively engaged with the anthropological community through its varied grant, fellowship, networking, conference and symposia programs. 

Deadline: May 1 & Nov 1 each year.

 

Shari'ah Scholarship Award, International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA)

Shari'ah Scholarship Award 2013, International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA), Kuala Lumpur

The International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) invites qualified students with excellent academic achievements and active in co-curricular activities to apply for the Shari'ah Scholarship Award (SA) to pursue their higher education at either local or overseas universities. The Shari'ah Scholarship Award is part of the Fund for Shari'ah Scholars in Islamic Finance, which was established to enhance knowledge, research, talents, and intellectual discourse in the field of Shari'ah. The Fund represents Bank Negara Malaysia's commitment to strengthen the development of the Islamic financial industry.

Deadline:Open all year

 

 International Student Scholarship 2013/14 Australia

International Student Scholarship 2013/2014, Bond University, Australia 

The International Student Scholarships are a testament to Bond University’s commitment to quality and outstanding international students. These scholarships are available to international students who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability (academic merit based scholarships).

Deadline: 24 Jan 2014 / 30 May 2014

Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)

 Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS), The University of Melbourne, Australia

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award. 

Deadline: 31 Oct each year

4CITIES - UNICA Euromaster in Urban Studies

Eramus Mundus Masters Courses (EMMSs) Scholarships for 4CITIES - UNICA Euromaster in Urban Studies 2013-14

4CITIES is a two-year interdisciplinary master’s programme in urban studies, organised within UNICA, the Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe, financially supported by the European Commission.

Deadline: will be announced half October

 

 EPOG - Master's Course - Economic Policies in the age of Globalisation 

Eramus Mundus Masters Course (EMMC) EPOG - Economic Policies in the age of Globalisation Scholarships 2013-14

The Erasmus Mundus program is a co-operation and mobility programme. It aims to enhance quality in higher education through scholarships and academic cooperation between Europe and the rest of the world. The Erasmus Mundus program supports high-quality European Masters Courses, by providing attractive grants for students from around the world.

 

Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Public Health in Disasters (EMMPHID)

Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Public Health in Disasters (EMMPHID) 2013-14

The Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Public Health in Disasters (EMMPHID) is a joint university educational programme organized by the Emergency and Disaster Research Unit of the Universidad de Oviedo (Spain), the Division of Global Health of the Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) and the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters of the Université catholique de Louvain designed to deliver high quality education and training in the field of Public Health in disaster situations. The Programme is sponsored by the European Union and also involves thirteen associated universities and institutions around the world.

Deadline: 20 Dec each year

  Ministry of Education Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) International Student Directions

Ministry of Education Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) International Student Directions, Republic of China

To encourage international students (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao SAR students are not eligible) to undertake Huayu courses in the Republic of China (Taiwan); in order to provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwanese culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interactions between Taiwan and the international community.

Deadline: 31st March each year

   

Monash International Merit Scholarship

Monash International Merit Scholarship, Monash University, Australia

Total average value of up to $50,000 (based on a 5 year degree). $10,000 for a full time study load (48 credit points) paid per year until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed. Recipients may be asked to participate or be profiled in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional materials and/or events.

 

Monash International Leadership Scholarship

Monash International Leadership Scholarship, Monash University, Australia

100% course fees* paid until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed
Recipients may be asked to participate or be profiled in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional materials and/or events. Excludes OSHC, accommodation and living costs.

 

 Science International Merit Scholarship

Science International Merit Scholarship, Monash University, Australia

Monash is a university of transformation. The desire to make a difference informs everything we do. We see a brighter future as more than just possible - it is something for which we are directly responsible; something we can help create. We are launching one of the most comprehensive and generous scholarship programs ever offered in Australia.

 

Faculty of Information Technology International Merit Scholarship

Faculty of Information Technology International Merit Scholarship, Monash University, Australia

Monash is a university of transformation. The desire to make a difference informs everything we do. We see a brighter future as more than just possible - it is something for which we are directly responsible; something we can help create. We are launching one of the most comprehensive and generous scholarship programs ever offered in Australia.

Scholarships to EU Partner Universities under EU Funded cLINK Project

Scholarships to EU Partner Universities under EU Funded cLINK Project 2013-2015

Clink is an EU project, aims to foster partnerships of emerging Asian countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, China, India, Malaysia and Thailand) with the EU countries (Germany, Romania, Hungary, France, and UK) to reinforce the existing collaborations developed through the EAST-WEST Asia Link project, eLINK and eTourism.

Deadline for 2012-2013 session has been expired while details for 2013-2014 session are yet to be announced.

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS)

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS)

For excellent Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master's degree programme and for excellent students from all nationalities enrolling in a Master of Law Advanced Programme or MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy.. 


The Business Schools Deans Scholarship.

The Business Schools Deans Scholarship 2013, Bournemouth University, UK

This scholarship is offered to international students who have applied to study any full-time Masters programme in The Business School beginning in September 2013.

Deadline: 31 May 2013/2014

Foundation Award 2013 in Portugal

Foundation Award 2013 in Portugal, Altran Foundation Portugal

he theme of the Foundation in Portugal for 2013 is "Technology and Innovation at the service of social inclusion." The  Social Inclusion  is a set of means and actions that combat exclusion benefits of life in society, caused by lack of education, financial resources, physical limitations or other disabilities, geographical origin, social class, age or racial prejudices. The theme of social inclusion is especially on the agenda when it comes to the issue of unemployment . Unemployment, with a current rate (15.4%), affects thousands of Portuguese and is regarded as one of the major factors of social exclusion. The economic crisis that currently crosses eventually be reflected in the decrease of jobs.

Deadline: 31 Oct 2013