Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University for International Students

Brief description:

The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional all-round students at the University of Oxford. Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world.

 

Host Institution(s):

Oxford University in UK

Level/Fields of study:

Subject to limited restrictions, Rhodes Scholars may study any full-time postgraduate degree (including the BA with senior status over two years) at the University of Oxford.

Number of Scholarships:

A class of 89 Scholars is selected each year

Target group:

Students from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica & the Commonwealth Caribbean, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan, Southern Africa (including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and Swaziland), United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

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.

The basic tenure of the scholarship is two years, subject always, and at all times, to satisfactory academic performance and personal conduct.

Eligibility:

The following eligibility criteria apply to all applicants for the Rhodes Scholarships:

• Citizenship & residency: Each applicant must fulfil the citizenship and residency requirements of the Rhodes constituency for which they are applying.  Please check the detailed information carefully via the country links.

• Age: Age limits vary between constituencies and range from a minimum age limit of 18 to a maximum of 28 by 1 October of the year following selection. In most constituencies, the age limit is 24 or 25. Please check carefully the specific age requirements for your constituency before applying.  Successful candidates will arrive in Oxford the October following the selection process.  The Scholarship may not normally be deferred.

• Education: All applicants must have achieved academic standing sufficiently advanced to assure completion of a bachelor’s degree by the October following election. Academic standing must be sufficiently high to ensure admission to the University of Oxford, which has very competitive entry requirements, and to give confidence that Rhodes Scholars will perform to a high academic standard in Oxford. Individual constituencies may specify a 1st or equivalent.  Some constituencies require an undergraduate degree to have been taken within the constituency of application.

Application instructions:

2017 Applications for the Rhodes Scholarships varies per country but will open around June-July 2016.

All candidates for the Scholarship should read the information about the Scholarships applicable globally, and then proceed to their country-specific page to read the application criteria, eligibility requirements, and deadline specific to their country.

Applications for Rhodes Scholarships open during the spring and summer of the preceding year. Deadline varies per country but is around July-October of the preceding year you wish to study.

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

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/

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Transform Together Scholarships for International and European Union (non-UK) Students

Brief description:

Transform Together scholarships are open to international students and European Union (non-UK) students applying to a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at Sheffield Hallam University in the 2016/17 academic year.

Host Institution(s):

Sheffield Hallam University in UK

Field(s) of study:

All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses offered at the University.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

International and European Union (non-UK) students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Half fee waiver (50%) is available for postgraduate courses and for each year of an undergraduate degree.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for one of these scholarships, you must:

• be an international or a European Union (non-UK) fee paying student

•  postgraduate only – have achieved a minimum 2.1 or equivalent in your honours degree and must meet the English and academic entry requirements for your course. Please attach your transcripts to your scholarship application

•  undergraduate only – have achieved or exceeded the English and academic entry requirements for the course

•   have an offer for a full-time taught undergraduate or postgraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University.

•  be self-funding your studies

•  be able to pay any additional fees your course may require, for example field trips

Application instructions:

To apply for a Transform Together Scholarship, you must have received an offer for a full-time taught course at Sheffield Hallam University for the relevant year.  If you have not yet applied for a course, please visit the online prospectus to find a course and apply. Once you’ve received an offer for a course, you must complete and submit the scholarship application form with transcripts by 31 May 2016 for September 2016 start or 1 November 2016 for January 2017 start.

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

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:   www.shu.ac.uk/transformtogether

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IWC Masters Scholarships for International Students

Brief Description:

The IWC Masters Scholarships are prestigious scholarships awarded annually to high caliber candidates who clearly demonstrate potential to become future water leaders to study the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM) at The University of Queensland in Australia.

Host Institution(s):

The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia

Level/Field of study:

Masters in Integrated Water Management (MIWM)

No. of  Scholarships:

Up to 3 – 2 for Type A scholarships and 1 for Type B scholarships

Target group:

A – Future water leaders from priority countries in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa and the Middle-East.  One of these scholarships will be reserved and awarded to a female candidate.

B –  Future water leader from selected countries in North America, Europe, or Asia.

Scholarship coverage/inclusion:

A – Each scholarship is valued at approximately AU$ 92,645 and will cover full tuition fees, living costs, return air travel to Australia, student visa and overseas health cover.

B – The scholarship is valued at approximately AU$ 52,500 and will cover full tuition fees.

Eligibility:

To apply for a scholarship, you must have all of the following:

• A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognised institution;

• At least two years of professional experience (paid work or volunteering experience) relevant to the program.

•  International candidates must also demonstrate English Language Proficiency (see UQ’s Policy including minimum scores for IELTS, TOEFL or PTE). A proof of English language proficiency needs to be uploaded with the online application form.

Application instructions:

To apply, you must complete an online application form by 1 August 2016.

It is important to read the IWC Scholarships Terms & Conditions and visit the official website to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.watercentre.org/education/programs/scholarships/iwc-masters-scholarships-international

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UNIPV International Scholarships for Developing Countries

Brief description:

The University of Pavia (UNIPV), in order to promote international cooperation with the Developing Countries, offers 1 scholarship of 8.000 Euros to outstanding students from developing countries to study a Master’s Degree Programme in the field of Engineering at the University of Pavia during the academic year 2016-2017.

Host Institution(s):

University of Pavia in Italy

Level/Field(s) of study:

Applicants may select only one of the three Masters degrees taught in English, in the field of Engineering:

• Electronic Engineering;
• Computer Engineering;
• Industrial Automation Engineering.

Target group:

Citizens of developing countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship is worth €8.000 and is intended to cover one academic year. Each scholarship will cover also the expenses for the visa and for the travel to Italy and back (economy class). Tuition fees will also be waived.

Number of Scholarships:

Only one scholarship is available.

Eligibility:

Only the following candidates can apply for a scholarship:

• Citizens of a Developing Country classified as a low-income economy or as a lower-middle-income economy by the World Bank.

• Students born on/after the 1st January 1981 can participate.

Application instructions:

To be considered for the scholarship, you must be admitted to a Masters Degree Programme in the field of Engineering at University of Pavia. Interested candidates must submit the scholarship application form together with supporting documents ONLY by e-mail(just one PDF file) by 12.00 pm (Italian time) of  27 May 2016.

It is important to read the 2016-2017 Call for Applications and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form, to know the email address to send the application to, and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.unipv.eu/site/en/home/fees-and-funding/fund-for-cooperation-and-knowledge.html

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