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Brief description:
Chosen by the University of Coventry’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (International Development), Professor David Pilsbury, the successful recipients of the Global Leaders Scholarship will be awarded to three aspirational international students who can demonstrate their drive and ambition to become international global leaders of the future.
Host Institution(s):
Coventry University, UK
Level/Field of study:
Number of Awards:
3
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
Each award is worth up to £10,000.  Continuing funding over years 2 and 3 is possible but is subject to students passing each year with a minimum average grade of 55% and the attendance legally required to satisfy visa requirements
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
  • • Be an international fee paying and self-funded student
  • • Have been offered a place to study at one of Coventry University’s full-time undergraduate courses
  • • Hold at least two of three A-levels at grade A (or hold equivalent qualifications).
  • • Submit a scholarship application including a statement of support which should not exceed 500 words prior to the application deadline of 30 June 2017.
  • • Your statement of support should state succinctly the outstanding leadership skills that you have demonstrated prior to study in addition to how you will use the knowledge gained from your chosen degree programme to become a future global leader.
Application instructions:
Before you apply for this scholarship you must have completed an application for a September 2017 course. The scholarship application form will require you to provide your Application ID. You must submit a scholarship application including a statement of support which should not exceed 500 words prior to the application deadline of 30 June 2017.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Brief description:
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology（MEXT）offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2018.
Host Institution(s):
Universities in Japan
Fields of study:
Those who wish to study in Japan as an undergraduate student must choose a field of major from two major fields: (1) Social Sciences and Humanities and (2) Natural Sciences.
Please refer to the official website for detailed list of eligible fields of study.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified.
Target group:
Nationals of countries which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government.
Scholarship Benefits/Durations:
The scholarship includes tuition and other fees, allowance of 117,000 yen per month, an additional monthly stipend of 2,000 or 3,000 yen may be provided to those undertaking study or research in specially designated regions, and travel costs to and from Japan. Please refer to the official website for full scholarship benefits.
The scholarship period will last for five years from April 2018 to March 2023, including the one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan.
Eligibility:
(1) Nationality: Applicants must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan. An applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application is not eligible. However, persons with dual nationality who hold Japanese nationality and whose place of residence at the time of application is outside of Japan are eligible to apply as long as they choose the nationality of the foreign country and give up their Japanese nationality by the date of their arrival in Japan. Applicant screening will be conducted at the Japanese diplomatic mission in the applicant’s country
(2) Age: Applicants, in principle, must have been born between April 2, 1996 and April 1, 2001.
(3) Academic Background: Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
  1. Must have completed 12 years of school education, or are expected to complete said education by March 2018. (However, for applicants wishing to enroll from the autumn term through direct placement, applicants must be expected to complete the 12 years of school education by August 2018.)
  2. Must have completed an educational course at a school equivalent to a high school, or are expected to complete the course by 2018. (However, those desiring direct placement are excluded.)
  3. Other than the qualifications in 1 and 2 above, must have qualifications deemed to be suitable for enrollment in a Japanese university at the time of application.
(4) Japanese Language: Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese. Applicants must be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their understanding of Japan after arriving in Japan. In addition, in principle, applicants must be willing to carry out their academic studies in Japan in Japanese.
(5) Health: Applicants must submit a health certificate in the prescribed format signed by a physician attesting that the applicant has no physical or mental conditions hindering the applicant’s study in Japan.
(7) Arrival in Japan: In principle, applicants must be able to arrive in Japan between the 1st and 7th of April 2018. If an applicant is to enroll in his/her university from the fall semester through direct placement, he or she must be able to leave for and arrive in Japan by the date specified by the accepting university.
(7) Visa Requirement: The applicant shall receive a “Student” visa, as stipulated in Appended Table 1(4) of the Immigration Act, and enter Japan with the residence status of “Student.” In regards to the visa, it should, in principle, be issued at the Japanese diplomatic mission in the applicant’s country.
Please refer to the official website for complete eligibility criteria and conditions of the scholarship.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit the required documents to the Japanese diplomatic mission in the applicant’s country by the required deadline. Because the application process differs according to the country in which the Japanese embassy is located, please inquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details.  The deadline of the applications differ varies per country.
It is important to read to visit the official website (links found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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The Scholarship Programme is aimed at individuals from Black or Mixed African or Caribbean backgrounds who are interested in gaining experience at the Bank of England and who need financial support to complete their full-time undergraduate degree.
The Bank of England, formally the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, is the central bank of the United Kingdom and the model on which most modern central banks have been based.

Scholarship Award: 
The maximum support a successful applicant can access is up to £30,000. During a three year degree programme this would equate to £10,000 per annum. In addition to this, students will undertake paid internships with the Bank in the summers between their first and second, and second and third years.

Eligibility: The programme is open to

  • Students who are eligible to work and study in the UK
  • At least 102 UCAS points, (Pre 2017, 260 UCAS points
  • Household income below £50,000
  • Students must be planning to start a full-time undergraduate degree in Autumn 2017
Application Deadline: The closing date is February 26, 2017. Information about application guidelines and the rest is available here.

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York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada’s third-largest university. York University has approximately 53,000 students, 7,000 faculties and staff, and 295,000 alumni worldwide.
To gain admission, students must demonstrate language proficiency in their program’s language of instruction.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing the undergraduate programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award:
International Circle of Scholars Scholarships: $15,000
Global Leader of Tomorrow Award ($20,000 x 4 years): $80,000
International Entrance Scholarship ($35,000 x 4 years): $140,000

Scholarship can be taken in Canada

Eligibility:
International Circle of Scholars Scholarships
  • Highest academic average
  • Demonstrated leadership skill
  • Must be nominated by high school. York requests that only one candidate be nominated per school.
  • By submitting this application, you will also be considered for the other available international scholarships requiring an application.
Global Leader of Tomorrow Award
  • Highest academic average
  • Leadership and demonstrated skills
  • To renew – must have a high academic standing (7.80 on a 9-point York scale) in each academic year at York
  • By submitting this application, you will also be considered for the other available international scholarships requiring an application.
International Entrance Scholarship
  • Highest academic average
  • Demonstrated leadership skill
  • Letters of recommendation
  • To renew – maintain a high academic standing (7.80 on a 9-point York scale) in each academic year at York.
  • By submitting this application, you will also be considered for the other available international scholarships requiring an application.
Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: For Ontario high school students, the minimum admission requirement is the completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, and six 4U/M courses, including ENG4U. Students may also be required to fulfil Faculty or program-specific prerequisites.
English Language Requirement: Programs at Keele Campus are offered in English, while programs at Glendon Campus are offered in a bilingual environment (English and French). To gain admission, students must demonstrate language proficiency in their program’s language of instruction. These are general guidelines only. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. York University reserves the right to require a successfully completed language proficiency test.

How to Apply:
  • Meet minimum admission requirements
  • Meet program-specific requirements
  • Know the application deadlines
  • Submit application
  • Submit all required documentation
  • Consider a modified admission request (for students with a diagnosed physical, learning or mental health disability)
  • Check on Transfer Credit for Advanced Placement
The following requirements apply to all applicants applying to undergraduate degree or certificate studies at York University.
  • Official Transcripts (all students are required to submit official transcripts except those qualifying as Mature applicants or as Visiting Students on a Letter of Permission)
  • Course Descriptions (for any postsecondary work taken outside of North America)
  • Language Proficiency Requirements
  • Supplementary Application
Schulich School of Business (accessed through the Schulich Web site)
Faculty of Education (accessed via MyFile)
Social Work (not applicable to Canadian high-school applicants) (accessed via MyFile)
  • Supplementary Evaluation process (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design)

Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 15, 2017.

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Durham University is inviting applications for Business School Scholarships. These scholarships are available for MSc programmes at Durham University.
The aim of the scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Durham University is distinctive – a residential Collegiate university with long traditions and modern values. They seek the highest distinction in research and scholarship and are committed to excellence in all aspects of education and transmission of knowledge.
The University accepts IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge Proficiency (CPE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE) and the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic as preferred English Language proficiency tests.
Course Level

Scholarships are available for MSc programmes at Durham University.

Study Subject

Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.

Scholarship Award: Up to £5,000 – applied against academic tuition fees

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: 

International applicants resident in one of the following countries: Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
Applicants for MSc programs in 2017/18
Candidates must hold an academic offer for an MSc programme by 31 May 2017

Nationality

International applicants resident in one of the following countries:
List of Countries: Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: The University accepts IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge Proficiency (CPE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE) and the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic as preferred English Language proficiency tests. All qualifications must normally be taken within two years of the start of the academic programme (except where an extension applies, please see footnote below for details) to meet the academic requirements of the University.

How to Apply

Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship; no separate scholarship application is necessary. Successful recipients will be expected to contribute to the wider marketing and outreach activity of Durham University Business School.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st May 2017.

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Swiss Government is offering excellence scholarships for Ghanaian Students. These scholarships are available for pursuing Ph.D., postdoctoral and research programs at one of the public funded universities or recognized institution.
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or Ph.D. and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree.
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).
Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Course Level

Scholarships are available for pursuing Ph.D., postdoctoral and research programs.

Study Subject

Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.
Scholarship Award

Scholarships will comprise of PhD Scholarships
·       The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of CHF 1,920.
·        Tuition fees are waived.
·         For non-EU and non-EFTA grantees only: mandatory Swiss health insurance is paid by the FCS.
·         Non-European grantees receive a lump sum for their airfare (provided at the end of the scholarship).
·         Special CHF 300 housing allowance (paid once at the beginning of the scholarship).
·         One-year half-fare public transportation card.
·         Support services and various trips, dinners and sightseeing tours organized for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship holders.
Postdoctoral scholarships:
·        The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of CHF 3,500.
·        Tuition fees are waived.
·         For non-EU and non-EFTA grantees only: mandatory Swiss health insurance is paid by the FCS.
·         Non-European grantees receive a lump sum for their airfare (provided at the end of the scholarship).
·         Special CHF 300 housing allowance (paid once at the beginning of the scholarship).
·         One-year half-fare public transportation card.
·         Support services and various trips, dinners and sightseeing tours organized for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship holders
Research scholarships
·        The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of CHF 1,920.
·        Tuition fees are waived.
·         For non-EU and non-EFTA grantees only: mandatory Swiss health insurance is paid by the FCS.
·         Non-European grantees receive a lump sum for their airfare (provided at the end of the scholarship).
·         Special CHF 300 housing allowance (paid once at the beginning of the scholarship).
·         One-year half-fare public transportation card.
·         Support services and various trips, dinners and sightseeing tours organized for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship holders.

Scholarship can be taken in Switzerland

Eligibility: 

PhD Criteria
·         Master’s degree or equivalent university degree recognized by the Swiss university.
·         The applicant must not be over 35 years old at the time of the application.
·         Applicants who are in Switzerland for more than one year at the beginning of the scholarship in September are not eligible.
·         Applicants must provide a letter (or email) from a professor at the Swiss host institution stating that they are willing and entitled to supervise the Ph.D.
·         In those cases where the Ph.D. is pursued within a structured doctoral school, applicants must include in their application an admission letter or proof that they are being considered for admission. Without such a document, the application will be rejected. For EPFL doctoral school candidates, the admission letter from the EPFL doctoral school is required. As this takes time, applicants must plan accordingly and submit their application for admission to the EPFL doctoral school sufficiently in advance of the scholarship program deadline. Without these documents, the application will be rejected.
·         Applicants must have a research proposal including a timeframe (this is the central piece of the application. The applicant must devote all required attention to it).
·         Applicants must be in command of the necessary language skills required for the Ph.D. studies/research.
·         Applicants who have already benefited from a Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a second scholarship.

Postdoctoral Criteria

·         PhD degree
·         No more than five years may have passed between the award of the Ph.D. and the application deadline.
·         Applicants who are in Switzerland for more than one year at the beginning of the scholarship in September are not eligible.
·         Applicants must provide a letter (or email) from a professor at the Swiss host institution stating that they are willing and entitled to supervise the postdoctoral research. Without such confirmation, the application will be rejected.
·         Applicants must have a research proposal including a timeframe (this is the centrepiece of the application. The applicant must devote all required attention to it).
·         Applicants must be in command of the necessary language skills required for the postdoctoral research.
·         Applicants who have already benefited from a Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a second scholarship.

Research Criteria

·         Master’s degree or equivalent university degree.
·         The applicant must not be more than 35 years old at the time of the application.
·         Applicants who have been in Switzerland for more than one year at the beginning of the scholarship in September are not eligible.
·         Applicants must provide a letter (or e-mail) from a professor at the Swiss host institution stating that they are willing to supervise the research. Without such confirmation, the application will be rejected.
·         Applicants must have a research proposal including a timeframe. This is the centrepiece of the application. The applicant must devote all required attention to it.
·         Applicants must be in command of the necessary language skills required for the research/studies.
·         Applicants who have already benefited from a Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a second scholarship
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Nationality: Applicants from Ghana can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement:

·         Ph.D: Master’s degree or equivalent university degree recognized by the Swiss university
·         Postdoctoral: Ph.D. degree
·         Research: Master’s degree or equivalent university degree
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Government Scholarships

How to Apply: The application package can be obtained by email from the Swiss Embassy in Bissau.  Applications should be submitted in triplicate, with the number of copies indicated (hard copies only). The original, signed documents and attested translations should be submitted, along with two copies. The other two sets are copies of the first set. For details see the Application Guidelines available at their contact institution. The official FCS 2017-2018 application form (typed and printed). Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
·         A full curriculum vitae with a list of academic publications.
·         A letter of motivation (max. 2 pages).
·         A complete research proposal (max. 5 pages). Use only the official research proposal form provided with the application package.
·         A copy of the letter or email from a professor at the chosen Swiss university confirming that they are willing to supervise the Ph.D. studies.
·         Include a short CV of your academic host supervisor.
·         Short CV of your actual academic contact person/mentor at your home institution.
·         Photocopies of all certificates and grade sheets from previously attended universities/colleges and diplomas with grades. (If the originals are not in English, French, German or
·         The copies must be translated into one of these languages and attested. Attestations can be made by a university or government officer.)
·         Two letters of recommendation from professors in the applicant’s field (use only the official reference form provided with the application package).
·         A health certificate (use only the official health certificate provided with the application package).
·         Each application set should contain two copies of the applicant’s passport (main page with personal data).

Application Deadline: The application deadline is November 30, 2016.

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