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UNESCO/Republic of Korea Co-Sponsored Scholarships Programme

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Republic of Korean Scholarships
“Teacher Training for Basic Education”

Announcement date: 30 April 2015
Study in: Korea
Deadline for submission of applications: 22 June 2016
Last updated: 05 May 2016

What is it about: In line with the approach and objectives allowable in 37 C/5 for UNESCO’s Scholarships Programme in application of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by UNESCO and the Korea Worldwide Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in 2013, the Government of the Republic of Korea is donation twenty five (25) fellowships of no more than 2 months’ duration.

E xpected at enhancing human resources and national capacity-building in least developed countries (LDCs) in Africa and Asia-Pacific, these fellowships will enable candidates to conduct research work or participate in a training course in the Republic of Korea.  The medium of instruction is English.

Field of Study: Course Title:  “Teacher Training for Basic Education”; “Use of ICT for Education (or e-Learning)”; and “Leadership in Global Education”.

The field of study is associated with UNESCO’s objectives and programme priorities accepted in 37 C/5 and in accordance with the assessment made by the Executive Board  (i.e. 161 EX/Decision 3.6.3 and 165 EX/Decision 8.6).
Duration:  (2 months) From 14 September to 13 November 2016

Qualifications Required: UNESCO will solicit applications from least developed countries (LDCs) in Africa and Asia-Pacific.

A. Candidatures must comply with the following criteria:
1.      Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree
2.      Applicants must be proficient in English
3.      Applicants must not be more than 50 years of age
4.      Applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically
5.      Applicants must have a minimum 5-year career in the field of Education (i.e., educational policy, development of educational material or curriculum, school/class management and teacher’s training).
B. All applications must be approved by the National Commission for UNESCO and must be made on a UNESCO fellowship application form
C. The implementing agency in the Republic of Korea will be the KOICA/APCEIU.
D. The following documents must be attached to the application form in duplicate:
1.      Photocopies of diplomas and school-certified transcript of academic records
2.      Certificate of English Language Proficiency by an official authority (if English is not the medium of instruction in the home country)
3.      Two photographs

Only preferred applicants will be compulsory to submit a medical examination report.  The Fellowships division will send a medical examination form to preferred applicants during the issuance of the fellowship award. 
E. Files which are incomplete or which are expected after the closing date for the submission of applications and candidatures, which do not fulfill the requirements mentioned above, will not be taken into consideration.
F. Every invited Member Sate will be requested to nominate not more than 2 applicants. 
G. UNESCO will submit to the Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea/KOICA the application files received from the invited Member States.  It is understood that KOICA will cooperate with the Asia-Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) in the evaluation of these dossiers.

Selection of Beneficiaries: A. The final assortment of the beneficiaries for a fellowship lies with the KOICA/APCEIU/Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to UNESCO.

B. Applicants not informed of their assortment by 13 July 2016 should consider that the donor government has not permitted their applications.
Least Developed Countries(LDCs): AFRICA: Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Angola, Benin, Burkina-Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, and Zambia. 

Asia & the Pacific: Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Samoa, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Facilities offered by Korea: A. Beneficiaries of these fellowships will be exempt from tuition fees for the duration of the study/training.

B. Fellows will undertake studies/training under the supervision of an advisor or study director that will be provided by the host institution.
C. The donor Government will pay stipends to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, in local currency.  The stipends are proposed to cover living expenses such as accommodation, meals, pocket expenses, and incidentals.  The donor will determine the amount of the stipend to be approved to beneficiaries.
D. Health Insurance.

Facilities offered by UNESCO: 1. UNESCO will cover worldwide travel expenses, estimated at approximately  US$2,500 per fellow, and will pay a one-time travel allowance amounting to US $200 per fellow.

Other Condition: A. No provision to finance or lodge fellows’ family members can be made.
B. Beneficiaries will be necessary to submit a final report upon termination of the fellowship, signed jointly by the fellow and his/her advisor or study/training director.  A copy of this report will be sent to the KOICA/APCEIU.

Programme Document:  2015 UNESCO/Republic of Korea Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme
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Location: South Korea

Flinders Worldwide Postgraduate Research Scholarships (FWPRS)

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Flinders University Scholarships

Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 12 Aug 2016 (yearly)
Study in: Australia
Course starts: 2017
Last updated: 05 May 2016

Brief description: The Flinders Worldwide Postgraduate Research Scholarships (FWPRS) are particularly proposed to maintain worldwide students to assume a research higher degree at Flinders University.
Host Institution(s): Flinders University, Australia

Level/Field(s) of study: Full-time Research Masters or Research Doctorate Degree presented at Flinders University
Number of Awards: Up to Ten
Target group: Citizens of every overseas country except New Zealand
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: The FIPRS gives the worldwide student tuition fees, a charitable living payment salaried at the rate of $26,288 (2016 rate), and an establishment stipend of up to $1,485 to assist with replacement expenses and airfares.
The scholarship is acceptable for up to 3 years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to 2 years for a Research Masters degree.
Eligibility: • Candidates must convince the University’s academic entry necessities for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research.
• Candidates are requisite to have successfully completed at least the comparable of an Australian First Class Hons degree (this is a 4 year degree with a major research scheme in the final year)

• Candidates must meet the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for worldwide students at the time of application. Students for whom English is a foreign language will require to  supply confirmation of their English language aptitude.
• Candidates must not hold a comparable research higher degree qualification. Applications are only open to students commencing a research higher degree in Australia for the first time.
• Candidates must  not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship.
Please see the conditions of honor for full eligibility criteria.
Application instructions: The deadline for applications is 12 August 2016. It is essential to examine the Application procedure and browse the authorized website (link found below) to access the application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
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Location: Flinders College, Tyabb VIC 3913, Australia

SKA SA Doctoral and Masters Scholarship in South Africa

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Scholarships for Education in South Africa
Masters Degree

Deadline: 29 July 2016.
Study in:  South Africa
Program starts: 2016-2017.

Last updated: 05 May 2016

Brief description:  South African Square Kilometre Array is awarding postgraduate-level research (doctoral and masters) bursaries programme for 2016-2017. South African applicants or citizens of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia are eligible to apply for these Bursaries. The South African Square Kilometre Array vision is to participate, through its role in the field of higher education and scientific research, in the creation of a unified, developed and advanced South African Nation. The Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope – or SKA – will be the world’s biggest telescope – and one of the biggest scientific projects – ever.


Host Institution(s): University of Pretoria in South Africa

Course Level: Bursaries are available for pursuing Postgraduate-level research (Doctoral and Masters) programme.

Study Subject: Bursaries are awarded for the topic relevant to the scientific and technical goals of the SKA and MeerKAT radio telescopes.

Eligibility: The South African SKA Project will consider applications from academically excellent students who wish to undertake postgraduate-level research relevant to the scientific and technical goals of the SKA and MeerKAT radio telescopes, and who are: South African citizens, and permanent residents of South Africa; or Citizens of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia.


Nationality: South African citizens and permanent residents of South Africa; or Citizens of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia are eligible to apply for these Bursaries.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must have their previous degree.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Website:  Administration website http://www.ska.ac.za/students/dmbp.php
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Location: South Africa

Stanford Africa MBA Scholarships for Education

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Stanford Graduate School of Business

MBA Degree
Deadline: 15 July 2016 (yearly)
Study in:  USA
Course starts: Fall 2017
Last updated: 02 May 2016
Brief description: The Stanford Africa MBA Scholarships Program are for citizens of African countries with financial need who desire to gain an MBA at Stanford GSB.
Host Institution(s): Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA

Level/Field of study: Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Number of Awards: Up to 8
Target group: People of African countries
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: Stanford Africa MBA Scholars accept financial support for the cost of Stanford MBA tuition and related fees for the 2-year course of study.
Eligibility: You must be a citizen of an African country. Dual citizens are qualified for the Scholarships  as long as you hold citizenship of an African nation.  You must have also completed, or be in the final year of completing, your university studies. You must also return to work in Africa, within 2 years of Stanford MBA graduation, for a period of at least 2 years.
Application instructions: The deadline for applications is 15 July 2016.  It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) to access the application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
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Location: Graduate School of Business South, Stanford, CA 94305, USA

Hubert Humphrey Scholarships in USA for Worldwide Students

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USA Government Scholarships

Non-degree
Deadline: before 1 Oct (yearly)
Study in:  USA
Program starts: Apr-Sept 2017
Last updated: 05 May 2016
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.
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/
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Location: New York, NY, USA