History of Art and Film Master Scholarships, University of Leicester, UK

The Department of the History of Art and Film is pleased to offer two part-fee bursaries for September 2013 entry to one of its two campus based Masters degree programmes.

The bursaries are open to new UK/EU and international applicants. The bursaries are worth £1,000 for UK/EU applicants and £2,000 for international applicants and are payable as a reduction of the course fee. The bursaries are for one year (full-time study) or two years (part-time study); the bursaries are paid pro-rata for part-time study. Applicants must be able to commence their studies in September 2013.

Masters Degrees in Historical Studies

The Department of the History of Art and Film at Leicester is a small, vibrant researchcommunity and offers opportunities for advanced study in a wide range of areas.

Two bursaries are available – one each for entry to one of the following Masters degree programmes:

• MA in the Country House in Art, History, and Literature (campus based study only)
• MA in Film and Film Cultures

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All applications for a place on one of the two campus based Masters degrees listed above that are received by 31 March 2013 will be considered for these bursaries. There is no need to submit a separate application for these bursaries.

Informal enquiries are welcome – please contact:

MA in the Country House in Art, History, and Literature

Ms. Gemma Mayo, Course Administrator

gaj3@le.ac.uk

+44 (0)116 252 2905

MA in Film and Film Cultures

Dr Guy Barefoot, Course Director

gb80@le.ac.uk

+44 (0)116 252 2864

IMPORTANT – In the Fees and Financial Support section of the application, you must state that you wish to be considered for the “September 2013 History of Art and Film Masters Degree Part-Fee Bursaries”

Postgraduate Study at the University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is one of the UK’s leading universities, committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. In 2008/2009 we were named the Times Higher Education’s University of the Year, with the judges describing us as “elite without being elitist”.

For more information, please visit official website.

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Fulbright Master Scholarships, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), USA

Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. However, others who are not lecturers may apply.

Applicants will possess:

• a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
• leadership qualities
• a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
• demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
• a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program
• a minimum ITP TOEFL score of 550 or IBT TOEFL score of 79/80 or IELTS score of 6.0. Please note that TOEFL prediction or TOEFL-like score cannot be accepted.

DISCIPLINES
All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award. The fields of study covered by the Fulbright scholarship program in the past were limited to the Social Sciences and Humanities. Since 2004, however, the policy has been changed to include also other disciplines with the exception of fields related to patient care or medical training or to continue their study at medical school.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms which can be downloaded below. Shall you decide to send your application by mail, please send them to the following address:

AMINEF Office
CIMB NIAGA Plaza, 3rd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 25
Jakarta 12920

Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise one page study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two year old, ITP TOEFL or IBT TOEFL or IELTS score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for the program is April 15, 2013.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.
The form can be downloaded here.

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Fulbright Master Scholarships, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), USA

Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. However, others who are not lecturers may apply.

Applicants will possess:

• a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
• leadership qualities
• a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
• demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
• a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program
• a minimum ITP TOEFL score of 550 or IBT TOEFL score of 79/80 or IELTS score of 6.0. Please note that TOEFL prediction or TOEFL-like score cannot be accepted.

DISCIPLINES
All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award. The fields of study covered by the Fulbright scholarship program in the past were limited to the Social Sciences and Humanities. Since 2004, however, the policy has been changed to include also other disciplines with the exception of fields related to patient care or medical training or to continue their study at medical school.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms which can be downloaded below. Shall you decide to send your application by mail, please send them to the following address:

AMINEF Office
CIMB NIAGA Plaza, 3rd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 25
Jakarta 12920

Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise one page study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two year old, ITP TOEFL or IBT TOEFL or IELTS score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for the program is April 15, 2013.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.
The form can be downloaded here.

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Fulbright Master Scholarships, American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), USA

Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. However, others who are not lecturers may apply.

Applicants will possess:

• a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
• leadership qualities
• a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures
• demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
• a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program
• a minimum ITP TOEFL score of 550 or IBT TOEFL score of 79/80 or IELTS score of 6.0. Please note that TOEFL prediction or TOEFL-like score cannot be accepted.

DISCIPLINES
All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award. The fields of study covered by the Fulbright scholarship program in the past were limited to the Social Sciences and Humanities. Since 2004, however, the policy has been changed to include also other disciplines with the exception of fields related to patient care or medical training or to continue their study at medical school.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms which can be downloaded below. Shall you decide to send your application by mail, please send them to the following address:

AMINEF Office
CIMB NIAGA Plaza, 3rd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 25
Jakarta 12920

Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

• Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise one page study objective.
• Copy of your most recent, less than two year old, ITP TOEFL or IBT TOEFL or IELTS score report.
• One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
• Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
• Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for the program is April 15, 2013.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.
The form can be downloaded here.

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Master of Biotechnology by Coursework Scholarship, RMIT University, Australia

If you are an international student commencing an RMIT Master of Biotechnology, this scholarship could assist towards your tuition fees.

Value and duration
Scholarships are initially for one year but are reassessed at the end of your first year at RMIT. The value is $5000 per year.

Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• be an international student
• not be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand
• be commencing full time study at RMIT in one of the following:
• Master of Biotechnology
• Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology)
• Master of Biotechnology (Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology)
• Master of Biotechnology (Food Microbiology)
• Master of Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology)

If you are already studying at RMIT and have completed the first year of one of the above programs you may still receive a scholarship. This could happen if not all the available scholarships were allocated to new students that semester.

How to apply
There is no scholarship application form; your application for the Master of Biotechnology (by coursework) program automatically enters you for the scholarship.

The Scholarship Selection Committee will consider your academic results from yourundergraduate degree when assessing you for a scholarship.

Open date
There is no open or closing date. You will be notified about whether you have received a scholarship by 30 June for the July intake and 15 February for February intake.

Contact

International Scholarships Office
Phone: (+61 3)9925 5135
Fax: (+61 3) 9663 6925
Email: ISscholarships@rmit.edu.au
In person: International desk at Info Corner
Level 1, Building 22, City Campus
330 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

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European Business School London International Scholarship, UK

We are delighted to invite you to participate in the annual EBS London InternationalScholarship Competition. Each year we offer:

• One full scholarship for either the BA (Hons) International Business or BA (Hons) International Events Management degree course, covering the tuition fees for the full 3.5 years of the programme, worth approximately £50,000
• Two half scholarships for either degree course, covering half of the tuition fees for the 3.5 year programme, worth approximately £25,000 each

Who Can Participate?
The competition is open to all applicants who hold a conditional or unconditional offer to study on the BA (Hons) International Business or BA (Hons) International Events Management degree course, commencing in September 2013 or February 2014.

Please note that to participate in the competition, you must be holding an offer by theclosing date of 31 May, 2013.

The competition is not open to transfer students, or students who join the EBS London programmes with advanced standing.

How Can I Apply for the Scholarship?

1. Choose one of the six scholarship questions. Choose the question which most interests you, and which you would most like to research – we are looking for original thoughts and ideas.
2. Start your research. Think about employing a variety of research methods to ensure that your essay is fresh, original and thought-provoking. We expect you to conduct surveys, interviews, to research books, journals, magazines, newspapers. It is important to appropriately reference all sources you use during your research.
3. Write and submit your essay to us by the competition deadline, 31 May 2013, at 17:00 GMT. The essay should not exceed eight double-spaced pages in length.

What Are the Judges Looking for?
We are looking for a creative and research-based approach to your work. Any original research you do, such as contacting firms or the business community in general, will be rewarded in the assessment process.

You should reference your work appropriately and provide a full bibliography, listing the relevant sources. Your entry will be used to determine the short-list of candidates, who proceed to the second state of the competition – the presentations.

The presentations will allow us to assess your interpersonal skills and your ability to present yourself. In addition you will have the opportunity to tell us more about your research and findings.

How Do We Decide the Winners?
After the scholarship deadline, the Judges will choose the six best entries. The short-listed candidates will be invited to attend the EBS London International Scholarship Assessment Day on our campus in central London. This will be held in early July 2012. On the day you will:

• Make a presentation on your research and essay
• Answer questions on your presentation and essay

The three awards will be based upon the candidates’ written essays and oral presentations. The winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

How Can I Submit My Essay?
You can submit your scholarship entry via the following methods:

By email: EBSL@regents.ac.uk

By fax: +44-207-487-7425

By post: Please send one hard copy of your entry marked ‘EBSL International Scholarship’ to:

Admissions Office
European Business School London
Regent’s College
Regent’s Park, Inner Circle
London NW1 4NS
UK

When is the Closing Date for Entries?
The closing date for the 2011-2012 competition is 31 May, 2013, at 17:00 GMT. Please note that we cannot accept late entries.

For more information, please visit official website.

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International Students Academic Merit Scholarship, East Tennessee State University, USA

The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is open to new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree. The scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered. The award is available for:

• Eight semesters for undergraduate recipients
• Five semesters for recipients seeking a master’s degree, or commensurate with the length of the program.
• Eight semesters for doctoral students, or commensurate with the length of the program (see ETSU graduate catalog).
• Scholarship can be applied to summer semesters.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants Must:

1. Be admitted to ETSU as full-time, degree-seeking students. Scholarship applicants must apply for admission to ETSU before their scholarship applications can be reviewed.
2. Have or plan to have an F-1 or J-1 student visa
3. Have a demonstrated record of academic achievement
4. Fill out the scholarship application form.
5. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as they are admitted to ETSU.

When to Apply
Completed applications, including letters of recommendation, need to be submitted by the following dates:

• Fall semester deadline: no later than June 1st
• Spring semester deadline: no later than October 1st

Students are encouraged to submit scholarship applications as soon as they are admitted to ETSU. An application cannot be reviewed until the applicant is admitted to the university. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed.

Additional Conditions

• Recipients must maintain full-time status.
• Undergraduate recipients must maintain a 2.75 grade point average in order to continue receiving the scholarship. Graduate recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• The scholarship only applies to in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees. Recipients will be required to pay other fees such as program fees, course fees, housing costs, and medical insurance costs.
• Recipients continuing from a bachelor’s to a master’s degree program must reapply for the scholarship.

Students who are NOT eligible:

• Students continuing from an ETSU bachelor’s degree program to a second ETSU bachelor’s degree program
• Graduate students receiving a graduate assistantship or tuition scholarship
• Students receiving any other ETSU tuition scholarship
• Students applying for the M.D. and Pharm. D. programs

For questions contact Maria Costa: costa@etsu.edu

East Tennessee State University
The Honors College
International Programs and Services
P.O. Box 70668
Johnson City, TN 37614 USA

For more information, please visit official website.

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Laurette Kirstein Scholarship, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), USA

The UIC Office of International Services is pleased to offer the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for the Fall 2013-Spring 2014 academic year. Five awards of $5,000 each (in the form of student account credit for tuition, books, living expenses) will be offered to international students who display academic excellence and meet the following requirements:

1. An international student* currently enrolled full-time at UIC pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree
2. A minimum UIC cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0
3. Must have completed at least one semester of coursework at UIC at the time of application

*The term “international student” encompasses any student enrolled at UIC who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident, who holds a valid non-immigrant visa status, and is maintaining his/her status. In addition to those individuals who entered the U.S. on student visas, this population includes students in dependent status who are eligible to enroll full-time in an academic program.

Applicants must submit the following documents to have a complete application:

• Application Form – The application includes a brief description of your financial situation and a personal statement.
• Two letters of recommendation – Letters from UIC faculty and staff members are preferred. All letters should address your scholastic and professional abilities and should not come from family or friends. Letters can be mailed directly to the address below, emailed to oisscholarships@uic.edu, handed in by the applicant or attached to the electronic application form.

Applications missing one of the above components will be considered incomplete, and will not advance in the competition.

Please note that if you are selected as an award recipient, funds will be distributed directly to your student account during the Fall 2013 – Spring 2014 academic year. Funding will be applied directly to your student account if you have a remaining balance. If you do not have a remaining balance, the award will be directly deposited into your bank account that is connected to your student account.

All applications are due on Friday March 15th, 2013 to the Office of International Services (MC 326), Suite 2160, Student Services Building (SSB).

For more information, please contact: Office of International Services, 2160 Student Services Building (MC 326), (312) 996-3121, oisscholarships@uic.edu.

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Master Scholarships for International Students, School of Psychology, University of Sussex, UK

The School of Psychology offers up to 5 scholarships each worth £3000. These are only available for students assessed as liable to pay fees at the Overseas or the Islands/ELQ rate (See Postgraduate Prospectus for more information). They can be used on any Master’s programme in psychology. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Applicants will be eligible to receive either a School or Chancellor’s International Scholarship. The application form must be returned to the School prior to 1 April 2013.

Type of award
School of Psychology Master’s Scholarship

Award amount
£3000

Eligibility
The School of Psychology scholarships are only available for students assessed as liable to pay fees at the Overseas or the Islands/ELQ rate (See Postgraduate Prospectus for more information). They can be used on any Master’s programme in psychology. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Applicants will be eligible to receive either a School or Chancellor’s International Scholarship.

Procedure

1. Please complete the application form in type.
2. Please quote your email address as all correspondence will be via email.
3. Please make a copy of the form for yourself before sending it to Sussex.

When completed, you should return the form to arrive by 1 April 2013 by email, post or fax to:

Psychology School Office
Pevensey 1,
University of Sussex,
Falmer,
Brighton, BN1 9QH,
UK

Tel: +44 1273 876638
Email: psychology@sussex.ac.uk

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International Commercial Law Excellence Scholarships, University of Exeter, UK

The University of Exeter Law School is delighted to offer up to six scholarships of £5,000 each for international students enrolling on the LLM in International Commercial Law in the 2013 / 14 academic cycle.

The LLM in International Commercial Law offers great opportunities to study across a range of modules taught by outstanding academics in their field. The programme offers topical, academically rigorous and professionally relevant courses in a variety of commercial subjects. These include:

• Maritime law
• Commercial law
• Intellectual property law
• Banking and finance law

Applications will be awarded on academic merit.

Summary

• Application deadline: 31st May 2013
• Number of awards: 6
• Value: £5,000
• Duration of award: for 1 year
• Contact: Student Recruitment Office ssis-admissions@exeter.ac.uk

How to apply
In order to apply you will need to complete an online web form where you must submit some personal details and upload the following documents by 12 noon on 31 May 2013:

• CV
• Covering letter of up to 1000 words outlining your academic interests, any prior relevant experience and reasons for wishing to international commercial law at Exeter
• Transcript of your highest qualification to date or an interim transcript if you are still studying
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate – where applicable
• 2 academic references

Successful applicants will be notified directly following an internal selection process.

For more information, please visit official website.

Source: scholarship bank

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