Masters Degree

Brief description: The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is release to excellent Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a master’s degree programme at Leiden University starting February 2017 or September 2017.

Host Institution(s): Leiden University, The Netherlands.

Level/Field of study: All MA, MSc and LL.M programmes as mentioned on the website Master’s programmes in Leiden. Please note that some programmes have a begin date in September only

Number of Awards: The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget presented for every Faculty department.

Target group: Non-EU/EEA global students

Scholarship value/duration: The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has three awards:

•  € 10.000 of the tuition fee
•  € 15.000 of the tuition fee
• Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee

The LExS is only valid for the period the student is registered at Leiden University as a full time student within the time frame of the study programme.

Eligibility: • Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme starting February 2017 or September 2017

• In his or her prior academic education abroad, the candidate must have achieved outstanding study results which are related for the programme for which the student desires to enrol. As an indication, the student will be among the top 10% for the relevant programme followed abroad.

• The candidate will hold a non-EU/EEA passport and will not be suitable for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans.

• Scholarships will not be awarded to candidates who have already obtained a Leiden University master’s degree with the exception of students applying for a Master programme for which a specified previous Master programme or work experience is mandatory (the LLM advanced masters qualify as such).

• Students who are approved a Leiden Excellence Scholarship must comply with and confirm in writing their agreement with the Rules and Regulations attached to the scholarship prior to the granting of the scholarship.

Application instructions: You must first submit an application for admissions to Leiden University online. In your application, you must specify clearly that you would like to submit an application for the LExS scholarship and upload your letter of motivation for the LExS scholarship on the scholarship page. For programmes starting in February 2017, the closing date is 1 October 2016. For all programmes starting in September 2017, the closing date is 1 February 2017 (except for Law programmes which has the closing date of 1 March 2017). 

It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) to access the online application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website: http://prospectivestudents.leiden.edu/scholarships/scholarship/lexs.html

Masters Degree

Scholarship Description: For the 2015/2016 academic year, Université de Lyon is contribution scholarships for global students having a high-level academic record and willing to join one of Master’s degree programmes proposed at the University.

Host Institution(s) and Field(s) of study:

• Infectious Disease Master’s Degree / Hosted by Université Claude Bernard Lyon1 and Université Jean Monnet Saint Etienne

• Information Architecture Master’s Degree  / Hosted by ENS de Lyon  and ENSSIB

• Nanoscale Engineering Master’s Degree / Hosted by Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon1 and INSA de Lyon

• Oncology Master’s Degree / Hosted by Université Claude Bernard Lyon1 and VetAgro Sup’

• Physics and Chemistry Master’s Degree / Hosted by ENS de Lyon  and Université Claude Bernard Lyon

• Public Policies Master’s Degree / Hosted by Sciences Po Lyon, Université Lumière Lyon2, ENTPE and VetAgroSup

• ADMIRE Master’s Degree / Hosted by ENS de Lyon and Sciences Po Lyon

• Altervilles Mater’s Degree / Hosted by Université Jean Monnet Saint Etienne and Sciences Po Lyon 

• AlterEurope Master’s Degree / Hosted by Université Jean Monnet Saint Etienne, ENS de Lyon and Sciences Po Lyon 

• AlterEurope Master’s Degree / Hosted by Université Jean Monnet Saint Etienne, ENS de Lyon and Sciences Po Lyon 

• Biosciences Master’s Degree / Hosted by ENS de Lyon and Université Claude Bernard Lyon1

Number of Scholarships: Not specified.

Target group: Global Students

Scholarship value/inclusions: 400 euros or 800 euros / month depending to the candidate’s file*

*Based on 2014/2015 Call for applications; please check with official scholarship contributor for the scholarship value for 2015/2016

Eligibility: • Overseas Students

• Applicant for admission in Masters Year 1: provide proof that you have obtained a Licence (equivalent to 180 ECTS European credits) or an equivalent diploma/level recognized by the jury

• Candidate for admission in Masters Year 2: supply proof that you have successfully reached Masters Year 1st level (equivalent to 240 ECTS European credits) or have attained an equivalent diploma/level documented by the jury

• No age conditions

• The scholarship will be honored on the basis of academic merit

Every Master’s Programme has explicit eligibility criteria. Please refer to the websites of the entitled Masters Programmes for more information.

Application instructions: It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.  The closing date varies per programme but is around July-September 2016.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  http://lyon-university.org/education/universite-de-lyon-master-s-scholarships-apply-now–321512.kjsp?RH=UDLEN-EN

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Non-degree

Brief description: The Humphrey Scholarship Program is for skilled professionals involved in strengthening their guidance proficiencies through a mutual replace of knowledge and appreciative about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries.

Host Institution(s): Scholarships are placed at one of the participating USA universities. Scholarships are not capable to decide which university they will attend. Rather, they are assigned in diverse groups of 7-15 to the most apposite host institution based on their area of interest and professional field.

Level/Field of study: As a non-degree program, the Scholarships proposes expensive opportunities for professional development through preferred university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences. The suitable program fields are:

• Agricultural and Rural Development
• Communications/Journalism
• Economic Development
• Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
• Finance and Banking
• Higher Education Administration
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
• Human Resource Management
• Law and Human Rights
• Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
• Public Health Policy and Management
•  Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
•  Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention
•  Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
•  Technology Policy and Management
•  Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention
•  Urban and Regional Planning

Number of Awards: Approximately 200 Scholarships are awarded yearly.

Target group: Citizens of suitable countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and Western Hemisphere.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The Scholarship presents for:

•  Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
•  Pre-academic English language training, if compulsory;
•  A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
•  Accident and sickness coverage;
•  A book allowance;
•  A one-time computer subsidy;
• Air travel (worldwide travel to and from the U.S. for the program and domestic travel to required program events);
• A Professional Development payment for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.

Eligibility: The candidate must have:

•  An undergraduate (first university) degree,
•  A minimum of 5 years of full-time, professional skills
•  Limited or no prior skills in the United States,
•  Demonstrated leadership behaviors,
•  A record of public service in the community, and
•  English language aptitude

Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Public associations Section or Fulbright Commission in your country of residence to learn about probable specific program requirements (link found below).

Application instructions: Application closing dates vary by country but falls around May to September every year. The nominating U.S. Embassy or Binational Fulbright Commission will counsel you of its internal closing date for getting applications. Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of Worldwide Education office in Washington, DC by 1 October.

Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Bi-national Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures.

It is essential to visit the FAQs and browse the administrator website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Administrator Scholarship Website: http://humphreyfellowship.org/