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Danish Government Language Scholarships for Worldwide Students in Denmark

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Danish Government Language Scholarships
Bachelor/Master’s/PhD Degree

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 1, 2016
Study in: Denmark
Course starts: Sept 2016
Last updated: 19 Apr 2016

Brief description:  There is a great opportunity for the students of Israel, Russia, China, Canada, USA and various EU countries. The summer language course scholarships are available for students enrolled in full-degree programmes in institutions of higher education. Applicants can apply for the scholarship under the Cultural Agreements programme to attend a Danish Summer Language Course. Students do not have to pay for the course itself, the scholarship covers the tuition fee. Students may also receive the 5000 dkk scholarship upon arrival to cover their accommodation and meals.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to attend a Danish Summer Language Course.


Course Level: The summer language course scholarships are available for students enrolled in full-degree programmes in institutions of higher education.

Scholarship Provider: Danish Government

Scholarship can be taken at: Denmark

Eligibility: -The summer language courses in Danish are open to bachelor, master’s and PhD students.
-The summer language course scholarships are available for students enrolled in full-degree programmes in the following countries and/or institutions:
Group 1: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands and Turkey and United Kingdom.
Japan (4 scholarships for participation in Danish Language Summer Courses of 3 weeks’ duration.)
Group 2: Israel (3 scholarships for participation in Danish Summer Language courses of 3 weeks’ duration. One of these scholarships is reserved for a teacher from Danmarksskolen in Israel).
-Russia (6 scholarships for participation in Danish Summer Language Courses of 3 weeks’ duration.)
-The following institutions in China (exclusively): Beijing Foreign Studies University, The Danish Department, The Institute of European Language and Culture, Beijing, P.R. China
-Group 3: Selected institutions in Canada and USA:
-University of British Columbia, Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies, Vancouver, Canada
-Portland State University, Dept. of Foreign language and Literature, Portland, OR, USA
-University of California, Department of Scandinavian Studies, Berkley, CA, USA
-University of Texas at Austin, Department of Germanic Studies, Austin, TX, USA
-University of Washington, Scandinavian Department, Seattle, WA, USA
-University of Wisconsin, Department. of Scandinavian Studies, Madison, WI, USA
-University of California, The Scandinavian Section, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey and United Kingdom Japan, Israel, Russia, Canada and USA can apply for these Danish Summer Language scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Students can apply for a scholarship under the Cultural Agreements programme to attend a Danish Summer Language Course. The summer language courses in Danish are open to bachelor, Master’s and PhD students enrolled at institutions divided into three country groups. The Danish Summer Language Courses are offered at seven different course providers, located in different regions of Denmark. Students do not have to pay tuition for the course, the scholarship covers the tuition fee.

What does it cover? Students do not have to pay tuition for the course, the scholarship covers the tuition fee. Depending on the course the students will attend, the students will either have to pay for accommodation and meals themselves, or it will be provided by the course organiser:
If accommodation and/or meals are provided by the course organiser, it will be deducted from the DKK 5000 scholarship.
If accommodation and meals are not provided for by the course organiser, the students receive the DKK 5000 scholarship upon arrival to cover their accommodation and meals.
Please note that students must cover all travel expenses and other personal expenses (shopping, gifts, souvenirs, etc.) by themselves.

Selection Criteria: Applicants will be prioritized according to specific criteria. The selection of candidates is done according to the following criteria:
-The applicant is either a bachelor, master’s or PhD student.
-The applicant is not already enrolled at a higher education institution in Denmark.
-The applicant is nominated by a lecturer who teaches Danish abroad. If you would like to be recommended by a lecturer, be sure to contact the lecturer before you apply. The recommendation letter should be sent together with the application, or as otherwise specified by the course organizer.
-The applicant studies Danish or Scandinavian languages and literature.

How to Apply: Applicants from Group 1 and 3 should apply directly to the course organizer. Please be aware of the following before applying:
-Important! Students can apply to one course only. You will however be able to select a second choice, in case you cannot be placed in the course that you have picked as your first choice. Students who apply several places will be not be able to select the course themselves, but will be placed by the Agency to the best of its judgement.
-Students will not be awarded ECTS-points for attending a summer language course. These language courses are not ECTS awarding courses.
Course organizers reserve the right to consider the distribution of nationalities in the final selection of candidates for the summer language courses. Previous experience has shown that over representation of any nationality on the individual course is not desirable.
-We recommend that accepted applicants, who will need a visa, contact the Danish diplomatic representation in their home country well in advance of their entry into Denmark. If you need a visa for your study period in Denmark.


Website: Administration website http://studies.ku.dk/exchange/admission/government-scholarships/
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UPF Barcelona School of Management Talent Scholarships in Spain

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Scholarships for Education in Spain
Engineering Degree

Deadline: 7 June 2016-16 January 2017
Study in:  Spain
Course starts: July 2016
Last updated: 12 May 2016

Brief description: UPF Barcelona School of Management, through the UPF’s Institute of Continuing Education Foundation proposes scholarships for Spanish students who can demonstrate their ability and inspiration. Scholarships are presented for pursuing master studies. The university offers modern educational and research environments that enables students and researchers to face current challenges and to focus on knowledge as a principle driving force for development. Information and Communication Technologies Engineering (ETIC), is a young and active multidisciplinary department of the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona. UPF is ranked as the most productive university in Spain in research outcome and magnetism of funds (THE2013) and 13th worldwide among young universities (THE2013, 100 under 50).
According to Spanish policy regarding access to university studies, no specific certificates are required to verify their knowledge of Spanish. In general, students can verify their level of domination of Spanish by presenting the results established at the DELE test (Diploma de Españolcomo Lengua Extranjera), by presenting the results from school studies or any other studies. Their university will check whether their level of Spanish is satisfactory for them to be able to successfully pass their studies in Spain.


Host Institution: Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona

Course Level: Scholarships are presented for pursuing master’s studies.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in diverse fields presented by the university.

Scholarship Award:  The Talent Scholarships cover between 25% and 50% of the total tuition fee and up to 75% if they can demonstrate that they are in a difficult financial situation.

Scholarship Institution: UPF Barcelona School of Management, Spain

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for candidates to be suitable for scholarship: Have completed a university qualification.
Have obtained in their undergraduate studies a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 out of 4.0(the Scholarship Committee reserves the right to determine a different minimum GPA according to your home country’s grading method).
Have been accepted to the master program for which you are applying for the scholarship.
Have paid the 25% of the tuition fee necessary to reserve your place on the program in the period indicated in your admission letter.
Please note that application must meet all documentation requirements and deadlines. Otherwise it will not be evaluated.

Nationality: Spanish students can submit an application for these talent scholarships. College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Candidates must have obtained in their undergraduate studies a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 out of 4.0(the Scholarship Committee assets the right to determine a different minimum GPA according to their home country’s grading method).

English language Requirements: According to Spanish policy regarding access to university studies, no specific certificates are compulsory to verify their knowledge of Spanish. In general, students can verify their level of command of Spanish by presenting the results expected at the DELE test (Diploma de Españolcomo Lengua Extranjera), by presenting the results from school studies or some other studies. Their university will check whether their level of Spanish is adequate for them to be capable to successfully pass their studies in Spain.
Supporting Material: Apply through eRegistrar (option “Scholarship and Grants”). Please note that this option will only be displayed once you have paid your master’s reservation fee. Remember to afford the following documentation:
A letter of inspiration (including your reasons for applying for a Talent Scholarship)
At least 2 letters of academic and/or professional recommendation
A complete transcript of records of undergraduate studies with their GPA
If presenting a non-Spanish transcript of records, a conversion chart or a scale corresponding to the educational method of the country in which the degree was issued.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.


Website:  Administration Web site http://www.barcelonaschoolofmanagement.upf.edu/en/scholarships-and-funding/talent-scholarhips
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Location: Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Tilburg University Scholarships for Education in Netherlands

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Scholarships of Tilburg University
MA,MSc or LLM  Degree

Deadline: 7 August 2016
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts: 2016-2017
Last updated: 12 May 2016

Brief description:  Tilburg University proposes scholarships for academic excellence for the 2016-2017 academic session. Candidates of every nationality are appropriate to submit an application for this scholarship. This is awarded to undertake (Research) Master’s program (MA,MSc or LLM) program. University proposes a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the scholarships is to attract the best and most aggravated people to Netherlands.
Tilburg University is a public research university specializing in the social and behavioral sciences, economics, law, business sciences, theology and humanities, located in Tilburg in the southern part of the Netherlands .For the academic year 2016-2017 the Schools of Tilburg University have various scholarships vacant for outstanding worldwide students.
Applicants must be newly enrolled at Tilburg University and will require proving their language proficiency before departure. For every language there is a minimum CEFR level of proficiency that needs to be met.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded within the Tilburg Law School, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg School of Humanities and Tilburg School of Catholic Theology.


Course Level: Scholarships are presented for (Research) Master’s program (MA, MSc or LLM) at Tilburg University.

Scholarship Provider: Tilburg University, Netherlands

Eligibility: Tilburg Law Scholarship: Tilburg Law has 2 types of scholarships vacant for outstanding worldwide non-EEA students who are admitted to a (Research) Master’s program at Tilburg Law School (TLS). The TLS Global Scholarship is graduated from one of the listed universities. TLS Montesquieu Scholarship is for Non-EU/EEA students who are admitted to the prestigious LLM Research Master in Law.
-Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Scholarship and Tilburg School of Humanities Scholarship: To succeed for a TSB Scholarship for Academic merit and Tilburg School of Humanities Scholarship for Academic merit, you must fulfill the following admission requirements, in addition to the regular requirements for admission to a Master’s program:
-Applicants must have been (unconditionally) admitted to one of the graduate programs at Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences for the academic year 2016-2017
-Applicants must have achieved outstanding study results in their relevant (under) graduate program. As an indication, the student must have graduated with an average result of at least 8 (out of 10) or must be among the top 10% of their class
-To verify that you are an outstanding student you can send us a declaration from your university saying that you belonged to the top 10% of your class or with your average grade. This is not essential if your common grade is particular on your transcript of records.
-Applicants should fill in the Scholarship Application Form
-Applicants must be newly enrolled at Tilburg University

Scholarship Open: Tilburg University Scholarships are release for worldwide students.

Scholarship Description: For the academic year 2016-2017 the Schools of Tilburg University have various scholarships presented for outstanding worldwide students who are admitted to a (Research) Master’s program at Tilburg University (MA, MSc or LLM).
-TLS Global Scholarship: For the academic year 2016-2017 Tilburg Law has the TLS Global Scholarship presented for outstanding worldwide non-EEA students who are admitted to a (Research) Master’s program at Tilburg Law School (TLS).
-Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Scholarship: For the academic year 2016-2017 Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences has approximately 8 scholarships vacant for outstanding worldwide EU/EEA and non-EEA students who are admitted to a (Research) Master’s program at Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (TSB).
-Tilburg School of Humanities Scholarship: For the academic year 2016-2017 Tilburg School of Humanities has a number of scholarships vacant for outstanding worldwide EU/EEA and non-EEA students who are admitted to a (Research) Master’s program at Tilburg School of Humanities (TSH).
-TST Scholarship for Academic Merit: Tilburg School of Catholic Theology proposes one TST Scholarship for Academic brilliance to an outstanding non-EU student. The scholarship consists of a grant of € 5,000 to partially cover the student’s living expenses. The application closing date for the TST Scholarship for Academic merit is April 1. Please fill out the application form and upload it in our online application method MySAS.


Number of award(s): For the academic year 2016-2017 the Schools of Tilburg University have various scholarships vacant. Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences has approximately 8 scholarships and Tilburg School of Catholic Theology offers one TST Scholarship for Academic merit.

Duration of award(s): Tilburg University Scholarships for Academic merit are awarded for one academic year.

What does it covers: TLS Global Scholarship: The TLS Global Scholarship is a tuition fee waiver of 25% for students who graduated from one of the universities listed below. For the academic year 2016/2017 this means that students from these listed universities pay a tuition fee of € 10,500 (instead of the normal tuition fee of € 14,000).
-Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Scholarship: The TSB Scholarship for Academic merit consists of a scholarship of € 5.000 to partially cover the living expenses of the students during their stay here in Tilburg. Additional to this, non-EEA scholarship students receive a partial tuition waiver (up to € 9.000 at a tuition fee of € 14.000,- / subject to change) .
-Tilburg School of Humanities Scholarship: EU/EEA students-The TSH Scholarship for Academic merit for EU/EEA students consists of a scholarship of € 5.000 to partially cover the living expenses of the students during their stay here in Tilburg. Non-EEA students-The TSH Scholarship for Academic merit for non-EEA students consists of a partial tuition waiver. In 2015/2016 this was a waiver of € 9.000, which left a tuition fee of € 4.000. The exact amounts for 2016/2017 will be published later this year.
-TST Scholarship for Academic Excellence: The scholarship consists of a grant of € 5,000 to partially cover the student’s living expenses.
Selection Criteria: On the basis of the following selection criteria, the selection committee will select the recipients of the TSH Scholarship for Academic merit:
-The academic results in the relevant (under)graduate program
-The quality and content of the Scholarship Application Form
-The language test score
-Extracurricular activities

Notification: All TSB Scholarship and THS Scholarship candidates will be informed about the outcome of the scholarship selection committee by early May 2016.

How to Apply: Students do not need to submit an application for TLS scholarship. All admitted students to the qualified masters programme will receive the tuition fee waiver automatically. To submit an application for Scholarship for Academic merit you should:
-Download the Scholarship Application Form
-State in the application form that you graduated with an average result of at least 8 (out of 10) in a relevant (under)graduate program, by providing your calculated GPA and/or proof that you belong to the top 10% of your class
-Upload the Scholarship Application Form in our Online Application System MYSAS, together with your application for the Master’s program before the Scholarship closing date


Website: Administration Web site https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/scholarships/TSBscholarships/
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Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

UNU-INWEH Scholarships in Drylands Management for Developing Country

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UNU-INWEH Scholarships

Masters Degree
Deadline: 30 July 2016 (yearly)
Study in:  Japan/Tunisia
Course starts: Oct 2016
Last updated: 12 May 2016

Brief description: The Joint Master’s Degree (MSc) Programme on Integrated Drylands Management conveys together different proficiency and scientific property of the partner institutes to build advanced human capital, and generate and adapt global knowledge for local solutions in drylands. The programme gives young professionals and scientists a worldwide perception on integrated property management approaches in drylands and permits them to achieve practical experience in different dryland countries.
Throughout the programme, a strong emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary approaches. The MSc Programme will propose a short concentrated course and field research leading to the development of a Master’s thesis.

Host Institution(s): The Joint Master’s Degree (MSc) Programme on Integrated Drylands Management is presented jointly through the partnership between the:
Level/Field of study:  Masters in Integrated Drylands Management
Number of Scholarships: Limited
Target group: Students from developing countries
Scholarship value/inclusions: A limited number of Scholarships will be provided to skilled applicants from developing countries on a spirited basis. These scholarships will cover the travel costs between the country of origin and IRA, CAREERI, ICARDA, and TU, as needed.  The tuition fee will be waived for students who are Fellowship beneficiaries.
During the course work in 2016, IRA will house the students with full boarding and lodging in a appropriate accommodation in Médenine, Tunisia. During laboratory research work, TU will give non-Japanese students with payment for accommodation and meals in Tottori, Japan.
Eligibility Criteria: Admission is based on the following criteria:
• Candidates must already be registered in a Master’s degree programme at one of the Programme partner institutes and have completed their basic course work.

• Candidates registered in a Master’s programme at an accredited university outside the Programme partners may be suitable to submit an application if they have completed their basic coursework, and can establish a link with a Programme partners for their field research and thesis work which will be undertaken jointly with their current supervisor. Such candidates should contact the interested Programme partner institute directly to explore options and arrangements.
• Candidates must demonstrate a verified aptitude in appropriate research methodologies, laboratory and computer skills.
• Candidates must demonstrate proof of proficiency in English (oral and written).
• Candidates must submit a research proposal of 5 pages, whose precedence aligns with that of programme partner who will host the proposed research.
• Working experience in dryland management is attractive.
Application Instructions: To submit an application, you must submit the completed and signed application form together with the supporting documents by 30 July 2016.
It is essential to visit the 2016-2017 Brochure and browse the authorized website (link found below) to access the applications form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  http://inweh.unu.edu/msc-drylands/
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Location: Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan

University of Groningen Talent Scholarships from Eric Bleumink Fund in Netherlands

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Eric Bleumink Fund Scholarsips in Netherlands
MSc/MA/LL.M. Degree

Deadline: July 15th, 2016.
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts: November 2016
Last updated: 12 May 2016

Depth Description:  University of Groningen through its Eric Bleumink fund is offering talent grants for the worldwide students from developing countries . Grants are available for pursuing masters degree programmes (MSc/MA/LL.M.) and PhD degree programme at the University of Groningen. The scholarship grant will cover tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books and health insurance.

Scholarship Provider: Eric Bleumink Fund, University of Groningen, Netherlands


Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects offered by the University of Groningen.

Course Level: Master degree programmes (MSc/MA/LL.M.) and PhD degree programme at the University of Groningen.

Scholarship Description: University of Groningen offers Talent Grant for Developing Countries through the Eric Bleumink fund. The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance. Please note that a considerable number of students apply for this scholarship each year, whereas the University can issue only a limited number of grants.

Eligibility: Criteria for approval are:
(a) academic excellence, shown by academic performance and may be confirmed by letters of recommendation from university professors;
(b) contribution of candidate’s education in terms of strengthening the scientific capacity in the candidate’s home country;
(c) perspectives to a long-term linkage between the home institution and the University of Groningen.
Scholarship Open for International Students: This Scholarship program for following Developing Countries: Afghanistan, Angola , Armenia, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin , Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso , Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon,, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Korea, Dem. Rep., Timor-Leste, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Congo (Rep.), Côte d’Ivoire, Kyrgyz Republic, Micronesia (Federated States), Sudan (Rep.), Congo (Dem Rep.), South Sudan, Central African Republic.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The grant is awarded for a 1 year or 2 years Master’s degree programme. For Ph.Dprogrammes , the grants will usually be awarded for maximum period of four years. Part of the research should be conducted in the home country and part in Groningen.
What does it cover? The grant covers tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance. Please note that a considerable number of students apply for this scholarship each year, whereas the University can issue only a limited number of grants.


Notifications: The Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund will take a decision during their meeting in March. The study programme and the candidate will both be informed on the decision taken by the Board.

How to Apply: Master’s degree programmes: First the candidate should apply for admission to a Master’s programme at the University of Groningen. When the candidate applies for this admission, he or she must indicate on the online application that he/she wishes to be nominated for a Eric Bleumink Fund scholarship.
If the study programme board agrees with the candidacy for a EBF scholarship, they will send a standard application form including the motivation of the candidate to the Board of the Eric Bleumink Fund prior to 1 March. Per study programme only two candidates can be nominated.
PhD. Programmes: The application should consist of an elaborate research proposal or pre-proposal and a letter of recommendation from the academic supervisor describing the benefits of the research for the department and/or the University of Groningen.
The application may also be submitted by the academic supervisor at the University of Groningen or at the home institute in the developing country. The academic supervisor in Groningen participates in one of the Research Schools or Research Institutes of the University of Groningen.

Motivation: It should be made clear by the applicant that requests for other funding have also been submitted.

Application Instructions:  To submit an application, you must submit the completed and signed application form together with the supporting documents by is July 15th, 2016.
It is essential to visit and browse the authorized website (link found below) to access the applications form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
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Location: Groningen, Netherlands