The Rhodes Scholarships - UK Government Scholarship

Rhodes Scholarships

The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting outstanding all-round students at the University of Oxford, and providing transformative opportunities for exceptional individuals.  The Rhodes Trust provides the Rhodes Scholarships in partnership with Second Century Founder, John McCall MacBain and other generous benefactors.

Established in 1903 under the will of Cecil Rhodes, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international graduate scholarship program in the world. A class of 83 Scholars is selected each year from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica & the Commonwealth Caribbean, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan, Southern Africa (including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and Swaziland), United States, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Rhodes's vision in founding the Scholarship was to develop outstanding leaders who would be motivated to fight 'the world's fight' and to 'esteem the performance of public duties as their highest aim', and to promote international understanding and peace.

His will outlines four criteria to be used in the election of Scholars:

• literary and scholastic attainments
• energy to use one's talents to the full
• truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship
• moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one's fellow beings.

In short, Rhodes Scholarship selection committees will be seeking young women and men of outstanding intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service.  The Rhodes Scholarships support students who demonstrate a strong propensity to emerge as 'leaders for the world’s future'.

At Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Rhodes Scholars join just over 20,000 students from more than 140 countries currently studying at the University, and are enriched by the stimulating and rigorous education and the vibrant cultural and community life. Nearly 8,000 Rhodes Scholars have gone on to serve at the forefront of government, the professions, commerce, the arts, education, research and other domains. They are well known advocates for expanded social justice, and have advanced the frontiers of science and medicine.

A Rhodes Scholarship covers all University and College fees, a personal stipend and one economy class airfare to Oxford at the start of the Scholarship, as well as an economy flight back to the student's home country at the conclusion of the Scholarship. 

Article Source : http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/rhodesscholarship

DAAD Scholarship Germany

General information for scholarship applicants

The Scholarship Database contains details on the programmes offered by the DAAD and by other scholarship awarding organisations for foreign students, academics and researchers interested in finding sources of funding to complete study or research stays in Germany.

Besides the programmes listed here, a number of more specialised funding programmes are also available for specific countries or regions which are not mentioned in the database. Information on these can be obtained from the DAAD Regional Offices , the German Missions Abroad (Embassies and Consulates General) or from the relevant offices at universities abroad, for example, the International Office. In addition, you can click here to find the latest announcements and calls for applications for new DAAD programmes.

The scholarships offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) are awarded to younger university graduates (and in exceptions, also to advanced students) from all academic disciplines as well as from the fields of music, art, and performing arts. Funding is also available for young and early-stage researchers,university teachers and groups of students completing study visits under the guidance of a university teacher. This support is largely financed by the    Federal Foreign Office from public funds made available to it.

The DAAD policy on awarding scholarships is as follows: the DAAD aims to fund and support foreign students, graduates, doctoral students, and young and early-stage researchers whose previous research and academic achievements place them at least in the top third of their age group and who can additionally be expected in the future to become key players and top performers in their career fields combined with an awareness for the social responsibility which this involves.

Funding is available for stays at state (public) or state-recognised universities and at non-university research institutes in Germany.

As a rule, the minimum age for applications is 18. At the time of application, generally no more than six years should have passed since the graduate gained the last degree; in the case of doctoral students, no more than three years should have passed since starting the doctoral process; and in the case of postdocs, no more than two years should have passed since gaining the doctorate. In the case of postdocs who are applying for a short stay (of up to six months), no more than four years should have passed since gaining the doctorate. Depending on the country of origin of applicants, for example, special conditions prevailing in the home country education system, etc., exceptions are possible.  Further country-specific information is available on the DAAD website: www.daad.de/stipendien.

Article Source: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/hinweise/en/8459-general-information-for-scholarship-applicants/

Harvard University Scholarship

Committee on General Scholarships

The Committee on General Scholarships administers several programs for international students who wish to study at Harvard University's graduate and professional schools. Please review the list of programs below and use the appropriate links for information about these fellowships and scholarships.

Country	Program Name	Special Requirements (if any)
Argentina	The Francis and Peggy Cahn Fund for Argentina Amalia Lacroze De Fortabat Fellowship Fund	GSAS Sciences, SEAS, HGSE, HSPH, HKS
Australia	Frank Knox Memorial Scholarship Robert Gordon Menzies Scholarship Fund
Belgium	Frank Boas Scholarship Fund
Brazil	Jorge Paulo Lemann Fellowships	Students at HGSE, HSPH, or HKS
Canada	Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships
China	Victor and William Fung Fellowships	Students at SEAS, GSAS-RSEA, GSD, HGSE, HBS, HKS, or HSPH
Colombia	Fondo Colombia Harvard-Los Andes Fund	Students from Universidad de Los Andes
Croatia	Zlatko and Joyce Balokovic Scholarship Fund
Egypt	Arab Republic of Egypt Scholarships	Students at GSD, HGSE, HSPH, or HKS
France	Arthur Sachs Scholarship Ecole Normale Superieure Exchange Sciences-Po Exchange Jean Gaillard Fellowship Fund	Students from Ecole Normale Superieure Students from Sciences-Po Students from France at Harvard or MIT
Germany	Charles W. Holtzer Fellowships
Greece	Hellenic Harvard Scholarship Fund
Hong Kong	Victor and William Fung Fellowships	Students at SEAS, GSAS-RSEA, GSD, GSE, HBS, HKS, or SPH
Mexico	Fundacion Mexico en Harvard Scholarships
New Zealand	Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship
Spain	Real Colegio Complutense Scholarships
United Kingdom	Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships Joseph Hodges Choate Fellowship Harlech Scholarship Michael Von Clemm Fellowship	Students from University of Cambridge Students from New College, Oxford Students from Corpus Christi College

The Committee also oversees additional funds which support students from the following countries and regions:

Arab League Countries

Asia

Canada

China

England

France

Greece

Pacific Islands

Philippines

Poland

Students may not apply directly for these funds, which are distributed through the financial aid offices based on the nomination of candidates. Students may wish to identify themselves as eligible through their financial aid offices according the procedures of those offices. For more information, please see the Restricted Scholarships section of this website.

Key to School Abbreviations
GSAS-RSEA: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences-Regional Studies, East Asia
GSD: Graduate School of Design
HBS: Harvard Business School
HGSE: Harvard Graduate School of Education
HKS: Harvard Kennedy School
HSPH: Harvard School of Public Health
SEAS: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

 Article Source: http://www.scholarship.harvard.edu/international.html

American University - International Student & Scholar Services

Scholarships for International Students

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:Merit Awards for International First-Year (Freshman) Students:

No separate application form or process is required for AU merit scholarships.

American University’s merit awards for international students are partial, not full, scholarships. They are based on a combination of outstanding academic achievement, excellent communication skills in English, leadership, volunteerism, and community service. No need-based financial aid is available to international students (non-U.S. citizens).

Merit award consideration is highly competitive and the number of scholarships available is limited. Generally, only one-third of all admitted international students received merit awards, which ranged from U.S.$6,000 to U.S.$30,000 per academic year. These funds are renewable for all four years of study based on successful continued academic performance.

GRADUATE STUDENTS:
American University is committed to quality graduate education that is responsive to the needs of students, disciplines, the university and the larger community. Our goals are to provide a high quality educational experience for our students and to offer graduate support that assists students in completing their programs of study. Talented international master's and doctoral students may qualify for Graduate Merit Awards through their departments. These awards offer waivers ranging from twelve credits to full tuition each year. Stipends may also be available. Applicants should check directly with departments for further information. The University has established two general categories of awards to assist graduate students: Graduate Fellowships and Graduate Assistantships.

How to apply:
All graduate school applicants can indicate their interest for Merit Assistance when they apply to one of the graduate programs. Currently enrolled graduate students must complete the “Application for Graduate Financial Awards for Currently Enrolled Student,” which is available in the Admissions Office of each graduate school.

When to apply:
The priority deadline for university-wide merit awards is February 1 for fall applicants. Some academic departments continue to consider merit award applicants until late Spring, however applicants are encouraged to apply by February 1.


AMERICAN PAYMENT PLANSAmerican University offers the American Payment Plan (APP) to all students as an alternative to paying your bill in full at the start of each term. The plan splits your Fall or Spring semester balance into convenient monthly payments, with no interest charged. By budgeting ahead for the upcoming term's charges, you may be able to reduce the amount of loans needed for the school year.. Please contact the Student Accounts office for more information.

Please note that only citizens of the United States and permanent residents are eligible to apply for the U.S. government's need-based financial aid (requiring a FAFSA application form). Please see the AU Financial Aid website if you think you qualify.

ON-CAMPUS FUNDING RESOURCES FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTSAmerican University Career Center (Butler Pavilion, 5th floor) Resource Library
In addition to information on employment and internship opportunities, the Career Center has limited resources available for graduate funding opportunites. Some of the guides available in the Careeer Center include:

o Corporate tuition aid program
o Financing graduate school
o Grants for graduate study
o Peterson’s guide to graduate programs

For more information about the resources and services available, please call the Career Center at 202-885-1821.

American University Office of Merit Awards
The Office of Merit Awards is located at American University’s Career Center. The Office of Merit Awards prepares current American University students to compete for nationally competitive, merit-based scholarships and awards. They publicize major opportunities, select the university’s nominees, and provide intensive training to candidates. Although they are not a scholarship-finding service, they do maintain resources for students to research smaller or specialized merit-based grants not widely advertised to the university community. Among these resources is a scholarship database, the Merit Awards Listings. The Office of Merit Awards warmly encourages students who identify their own scholarship possibilities to request our help in developing their application essays.

OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:Please be aware that the following organizations are not endorsed or recommended by American University, and that the university does not monitor the content of these sites.

o Your Embassy in Washington D.C.: Either for scholarship funds or information on resources for fundingo Education USA advising center in your countryo International Student Organization
o Institution of International Education (IIE)o International Student Organizationo International Student Loan 
o Financial Aid from US Department of Education
o Peterson’s Education Center
o The National Association of Financial Aid Administrators
oOrganization of American States Scholarships and Leo S. Rowe Panamerican Fund (loans)
o Phelps-Stokes Fund

o Scholarships for undocumented students

o The Africa-America Institute
o The National Science Foundation
o The College Board Onlineo The Foundation Center
o A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship
o American Association for University Women- International Fellowships
o American Scandinavian Foundation
o Asian Cultural Council
o Credila: India Based Student Loan Lender
o Edmund S. Muskie Eurasia Fellowshipo Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF)
o Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD)
o Fulbright Programo Josephine de Kármán Fellowship Trust
o King Faisal Foundation
o Microsoft Scholarshipso Caribbean Students Scholarship Fund, Inc. (for US citizen or PR)

Article Source: http://www.american.edu/ocl/isss/Financial-Aid-and-Scholarships-for-International-Students.cfm

Australia Scholarship

Scholarships to study in Australia

There are many scholarships, grants, and bursaries which can help support you financially with your studies in Australia. They are offered by the Australian Government, education institutions, and a number of other public and private organisations. You can use the search tool available on every page of this site to find scholarships relevant for you, along with contact details for the institution providing the scholarship as all applications for scholarships are done directly with the providing organisation.

Here is information about some of the major scholarships programs available for international students:

• Australia Awards - The Australia Awards aim to promote knowledge, education links, and enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours through Australia's extensive scholarship programs. The program brings together scholarships offered by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). Read more atwww.australiaawards.gov.au
• International Postgraduate Research Scholarships - The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) program focuses on improving the quality of Australian research. If you already have a graduate qualification, an IPRS scholarship lets you study in Australia with some of the best researchers in your field. You can read more about these scholarships at the Department of Innovation website. Or to search for the scholarships, use the search tool on this website.
• JASON (Joint academic scholarships online network) - JASON is a postgraduate scholarship search engine. Scholarships in the database apply to Australian students wishing to study at home or abroad, and to international students wishing to study in Australia. You can find out more on the JASON website.

Who can apply for a scholarship?

All  scholarships listed on our website are available to international students. Many are available to students of all nationalities, however all scholarships conditions are set by the institution or organisation offering the scholarship and applications have to be done directly with the scholarship provider. To find out if you are eligible to receive a scholarship you must contact the organisation offering  the scholarship. 

To find out what scholarships you might be eligible for use the search tool found on every page of this website.

1. Type in your area of study or an institution in the Search bar
2. In the Search results page, click on the Scholarships tab
3. From the list of available scholarships, apply the filter to match your preferences

Article Source: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/global/australian-education/scholarships 

Japan Scholarship - Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship

Type of Scholarship As can be seen in the chart below, there are seven types of Japanese government-sponsored scholarships available under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship program: those for research students, teacher training students, undergraduate university students, Japanese studies students, college of technology students, special training students and YLP students. Japanese Government Scholarships and Their Content (Fiscal 2012) Those wishing to apply for a scholarship should meet one of the criteria listed below: Recommended by a Japanese embassy or consulate general (Embassy Recommendation). Recommended by the Japanese university which will accept you (University Recommendation). Selected by the Japanese university in which you are currently enrolled if you are a privately-financed student already studying in Japan (Domestic Selection).

Qualification Requirements 1)Research students You must be under 35 years of age and a college graduate (includes prospective graduates). Or you must have completed 16 years of schooling. 2)Teacher training students You must be under 35 years of age and a graduate of a college or teacher training college. You must have at least five years of active experience as a teacher in a primary, secondary or teacher training college in your country. (Please note that college and university teachers currently in active service are not considered for this scholarship). 3)Undergraduate university students You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed 12 years of school education or have completed courses in a school comparable to a high school (includes prospective graduates). 4)Japanese studies students Applicants must be from 18 to 30 years old. Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate students in faculties or schools which major in Japanese language or Japanese culture in a university outside Japan at the time when they come to Japan and must be enrolled in the home institution at the time when they return to their home countries. Students majoring in the fields other than Japanese language or Japanese culture who wish to study various aspects of Japan( engineering, economy, agriculture, architecture, art, etc.)as part of their major studies should apply to the JASSO for admission to the Short-term Student Exchange Promotion Program. 5)College of technology students You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed school education comparable to a high school (a minimum of 11 years beginning in primary school) education (includes prospective graduates). 6)Special training college students You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed 12 years of schooling or have completed school education comparable to a Japanese high school (includes prospective graduates). 7)Young Leaders' Program(YLP) students Applicants must be young public administrators and so on, from Asian and other countries participating in the YLP who are expected to play active roles as future national leaders in their respective countries. The participants must be university or college graduates, who have at least 3-5 years' work experiences in public administration or enterprises and so on(*). The screening of the participants is based on recommendations of the recommending authorities. (*)There are five different YLP courses, each of which has different qualifications in work experience and affiliation, and the recommending authorities.

Selection Process

Japanese government scholarship students are recruited and selected in three ways: i) Embassy recommendation For those outside of Japan ii) University recommendation iii) Domestic Selection For those already in Japan 1)Embassy recommendation In this type of scholarship, scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by an Japanese embassy (or consulate general, depending on the country). 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. (http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/mofaserv.html) (1)Research student, Undergraduate student, College of technology student, and Special training college student Recruitment for the next fiscal year (April, October) is made between March and May. The initial screening (documentary examination, written test and interview) is made at the embassy between June and August. The embassy then recommends the selected candidates to the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the beginning of September. Application Guidelines for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships 2014  Qualifying Examinations for Applicants for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships 2010 - Examination Questions (2)Teacher training and Japanese studies student Recruitment for the next fiscal year (for those arriving in Japan in October) is made between December of the previous year and the following February. Screening is conducted between Mid-February and March. Selected candidates are recommended to the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by end of April. Application Guidelines for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships 2013 Qualifying Examinations for Applicants for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships 2008 - Examination Questions 2)University recommendation i)Research students and Japanese studies students who will be studying in Japan as an exchange student based on inter-university student exchange agreements can be screened through the national, public or private Japanese university involved as a candidate for a Japanese Government Scholarship. The university directly recommends the selected candidates to the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. ii)Research students recommended by a university for study in Japan as government-sponsored scholarship recipients basically arrive in Japan in October. Japanese studies students basically arrive in Japan in October according to the university program. Universities recommend candidates to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology by mid-April. 3)Domestic Selection i)Privately financed, full-time postgraduate foreign students, prospective postgraduate students, and full-time, prospective fourth-year undergraduate university students (prospective sixth-year students in the case of medical schools, etc.) are granted domestic selection scholarships that begin in April. Recruitment is conducted through national, public and private universities with the exception of junior colleges. ii)Universities carefully screen academically and individually excellent students and recommend them by mid-December as government-sponsored scholarship candidates to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Article Source: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html

Korean Scholarship - Study In Korea

Type of Scholarship

Scholarships from Universities

Many Korean universities run a variety of scholarship programs for foreign students. Most universities support foreign students for 30~100% of their tuition depending on their academic results. See the website for guidance on scholarships from universities: www.studyinkorea.go.kr

Scholarships from the Korean Government

Various Ministries of the Korean Government run scholarship programs for foreign students and are gradually increasing their quotas. At present, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade run scholarships for foreign students.

Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Students - 
Ministry of Education

Eligibility	Countries under Diplomatic Relations with Korea
Fields supported	All the Fields
Period of support	2 years for Masters, 3 years for Ph. D, 6 months~1 year for Research (6 months~1 year for Korean language study, if required)
Support provided	Round trip air fare, Tuition fees, living costs of 900,000 Won per month, research expenses of 420,000 Won per year for humanities fields and 480,000 Won per year for science fields and medical insurance.
Quota	000people
Application dates	Late-November ~ February
Scholarship Provider	National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education, T. 82-2-3668-1389  http://www.niied.go.kr wool9911@moe.go.kr
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Korean Government Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students - Ministry of Education

Eligibility	Countries under Diplomatic Relations with Korea
Fields supported	All the Fields
Period of support	4 years for Undergraduate, 1 year for Korean language study provided separately
Support provided	Round trip air fare, Tuition fees, living costs 800,000 Won per month, medical insurance.
Quota	000 people
Application dates	Late-November ~ February
Scholarship Provider	National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education,  T. 82-2-3668-1357www.niied.go.kr ahnj@moe.go.kr
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Supporting Excellent Self-supporting Foreign Students - National Institute for International Education, Ministry of Education

Eligibility	foreign students
Fields supported	All the Fields
Period of support	1 year
Support provided	Living expenses: 500,000 won per month - Career counseling and participation in culture experience camp
Quota	400 foreign students
Application dates	January
Scholarship Provider	National Institute for International Education T. 82-2-3668-1356 http://www.niied.go.kr dolmer@moe.go.kr

Supporting Exchange students - National Institute for International Education, Ministry of Education

Eligibility	Supporting Exchange students
Fields supported	All the Fieldes
Period of support	6 months (one term) or 12 months (two terms)
Support provided	Living Expenses(800,000 won per month), Reserve Fund(200,000 won per year) Roundtrip Airfares(1,700,000 won on average), Medical Insurance Premium(15,000 won per month)
Quota	About 500 foreign students
Application dates	January & August
Scholarship Provider	National Institute for International Education T. 82-2-3668-1380 http://www.niied.go.kryhlee@mest.go.kr

Art Major Asian (AMA) Scholarship - Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism

Eligibility	Excellent Artists from various Asian countries
Fields supported	Arts fields (music, dance, fine arts, film, drama, traditional arts)
Period of support	4 years undergraduate, 2~3 years postgraduate
Support provided	18 million won per year for undergraduate, 18 million won per year for postgraduate
Quota	20 people
Application dates	June~July
Scholarship Provider	Korean National University of Arts T. 82-2-958-9073,http://www.knua.ac.kr ama@knua.ac.kr

The International Scholar Exchange Fellowship - Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies

Eligibility	University professors and researchers from Asian countries
Fields supported	Humanities/Social Sciences, Energy, Telecommunications
Period	About 1 year
Support provided	2.2 million Won research expenses, entry expenses, return airfare and insurance
Quota	About 50 people
Application dates	Deadline February 15
Scholarship Provider	Korea Foundation for Advanced Studieshttp://www.kfas.or.kr

Article Source: http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/sub/overseas_info/korea_edu/edu_scholarship.do