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Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS)

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Leiden University Scholarships

Masters Degree
Deadline:1 Oct 2016/1 Feb 2017 (yearly)
Study in:  Netherlands
Next course starts: Feb/Sept 2017
Last updated: 14 Apr 2016

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.
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Location: Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL), 2311 Leiden, Netherlands

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students

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Swiss Government Scholarships
PhD/Postdoctoral Degree
Deadline: varies, Sept-Dec 2016
Study in: Switzerland
Next course: starts 2017
Last updated: 13 Aug 2016

Brief description: Every year, the Swiss Confederation honors Government Brilliance Scholarships to encourage global exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries.
The research scholarship is vacant to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree as a minimum) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level.
Host Institution(s): One of the 10 Swiss cantonal universities, the 2 Swiss federal institutes of technology or public teaching and research institutes.
Level/Field of study: Doctoral or Postdoctoral Studies or Research in every discipline
Target group: Global students from more than 180 countries.  See the administrator website for complete list of suitable countries.
Scholarship inclusions: The scholarship covers a monthly payment, exemption of tuition fees, health insurance, air fare, housing allowance, etc., as applicable. Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for exact scholarship profit.
Eligibility Criteria: Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for general and specific eligibility criteria.
Application instructions: Please see the country-specific fact sheets for eligibility criteria, application procedure, closing dates, and contact information specific to your country.  If you fulfill the eligibility requirements, make contact with the Swiss diplomatic representation in your country of origin. The diplomatic representation will supply you with all the necessary information regarding the procedure including application forms and a list of required documentation.
The application closing date falls between September-December 2016, depending on the Swiss Embassy to which the applications have to be submitted.
It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website: www.sbfi.admin.ch/scholarships_eng
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Location: Switzerland

Netherlands Scholarship Programme

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Netherlands Government Scholarships
Masters/PhD/Short Courses
Deadline: varies
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts: 2016/2017
Last updated: 25 Feb 2016


Brief description: The Netherlands Scholarship Programmes (NFP) promotes ability building within organisations in 51 countries by providing scholarships for teaching and education for professionals. The NFP proposes scholarships for experienced Master studies, PhD studies, or short courses presented at participating Dutch Universities.
Host Institution(s): Dutch Universities that offer NFP skilled programmes/courses.
Level/Field(s) of study: NFP-qualified Masters Programme, PhD programmes or Short Courses. Find a course/programme at this link then contact the Dutch higher education institution that proposes that course to get out whether it is NFP-skilled.
Target group: The NFP is intended for professionals who are nationals of and work and live in one of the 51 NFP countries. The chances of obtaining an NFP fellowship increase if you live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or if you are a woman.
Scholarship value/inclusions: An NFP scholarship is proposed to supplement the salary that the fellow should continue to receive during the study period. The allowance is a contribution towards the costs of living, the costs of tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research. If applicable, the scholarship holder is projected to cover the difference between the actual costs and the amount of the personal NFP allowances.
Eligibility: To be qualified you:
• must be a national of, and working and living in one of the countries on the NFP country list;
• must have an employer’s statement that complies with the format EP-Nuffic has provided. All information must be provided and all commitments that are included in the format must be endorsed in the statement;
• must not be employed by an organisation that has its own means of staff-development. Organisations that are measured to have their own means for staff development are for example:
– multinational corporations (e.g. Shell, Unilever, Microsoft),
– large national and/or a large commercial organisations,
– bilateral donor organisations (e.g. USAID, DFID, Danida, Sida, Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs, FinAid, AusAid, ADC, SwissAid),
– multilateral donor organisations, (e.g. a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, IADB),
– Global NGO’s (e.g. Oxfam, Plan, Care);
• must have an official and valid passport;
• must not receive more than one scholarship for courses that take place at the same time;
• must have a government statement that meets the necessities of the country in which the employer is established (if applicable).
Application instructions: You need to submit an application directly with a Dutch higher education institution of your choice. Contact the Dutch higher education institution which proposes the NFP-eligible course of your choice for application procedures. Closing date varies depending on the course and the University. You can observe the closing date overview at this link.
It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website: https://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/scholarships-administered-by-nuffic/netherlands-fellowship-programmes
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Location: Netherlands

Radboud Scholarship Programme for Global Students

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Radboud University Scholarships
Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 April 2017 (yearly)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts: September 2017
Last updated: 22 Aug 2016

Brief description: The Radboud Scholarship Programme proposes a preferred number of brilliant potential non-EEA students the prospect to be given a scholarship to pursue a complete English-taught Master’s degree programme at Radboud University.
Host Institution(s): Radboud University in The Netherlands
Level/Field(s) of study: Suitable English-taught Masters Degree Programme proposed by the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Philosophy, Theology & Religious Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medical Sciences, and Faculty of Law.
See the complete list of supported programmes at the administrator website.
Number of Scholarships: About 30 every year
Target group: Non-EU/EEA global Students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: The scholarship is not an amount of money that you will be given in your bank account, but consists of a partial tuition waiver. The tuition fee will be waived to the level of an EEA student. For example: a grant holder in 2015/2016 will pay a tuition fee of only € 1,951, instead of € 9,685 or € 10,633.
In addition, the Radboud Scholarship also covers costs such as those for visa, residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance. This amounts to about € 700.
In the case of a 2-year programme: to succeed for the award during the 2nd year, you need to have passed all courses in the 1st year.
Eligibility: You will only be qualified to acquire a Radboud Scholarship if you:
  1. hold a non-EU/EEA passport
  2. are not suitable for the lower EEA tuition fee for other reasons
  3. you have (will acquire) a Bachelor’s degree achieved outside the Netherlands and have no degrees achieved in the Netherlands
  4. have been fully admitted to the English-taught Master’s degree programme starting 1 September 2017 as stated in the formal letter of admission
  5. are capable to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands
  6. are enrolled at Radboud University as a full-time student for the academic year and Master’s degree programme for which the scholarship will be awarded.
Application instructions: The application for  admission and the application for the scholarship is fully integrated, there is no separate procedure for the scholarship. However, admission to the programme does not imply selection for the scholarship. You apply for a Radboud Scholarship by representing on your Master’s application form for admission that you wish to apply for a Radboud Scholarship.
You must have finalized your request for admission via the online application system OSIRIS Incoming Students before 1 April 2017.  For students that like to study at the Faculty of Medical Sciences (Master’s programme in Biomedical Sciences or Molecular Mechanisms of Disease), the closing date is 1 March 2017.
It is essential to 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://www.ru.nl/english/education/master’s-programmes/financial-matters/scholarships-grants/read_more/rsprogramme/
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Location: Netherlands

Civil Society Foundation Leadership Scholarships

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Open Society Foundation Scholarships
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Sept 2016 (yearly)
Study in: Various Countries
Course starts: Aug/Sept 2017
Last updated: 25 Jul 2016

Brief description: The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) offer fully funded master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional brilliance and a deep commitment to leading affirmative social change in their communities.
Host Institution(s): Host Universities in China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, UK and United States
Level/ Field of study: Master’s Degree Programme in the following areas:
• Communications & Media
• Culture, History & Society
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education Management & Leadership
• Environment & Natural Resource Management
• Human Rights and/or Gender Studies
• Law (including Human Rights law)
• Politics & International Studies
• Public Health & Health Management
• Public Policy & Administration
• Social Work & Social Policy
Number of Awards: Unspecified.
Target group: The honors are presented to citizens of the following countries:  Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Laos, Libya, Myanmar/Burma, Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Scholarship value/inclusions: CSLA grantees achieve full funding for their degree studies, including accommodation and travel to the CSLA summer school prior to their studies, return travel to their host university, a living remuneration for the duration of their studies, tuition fees and health insurance, a small fund for professional development, and travel to grantee conferences.
Eligibility: Candidates must meet the following criteria:
  • • be a citizen of an appropriate country
  • • demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
  • • have outstanding academic records and an earned bachelor’s degree before applying
  • • have proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German, or French) at a level compulsory for admission by partner universities, as evidenced by standardized language test scores
  • • be capable to participate in an intensive academic writing program in July or August 2017 and start their degree program in August or September 2017
  • • be capable to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as requisite by the host country
  • • demonstrate a clear commitment to return to their home country or region to continue supporting open society development
Application instructions: Attracted candidates must complete and submit an online or paper CSLA application in English to be measured for CSLA support. Please note that some universities necessitate a separate application for graduate study at that institution. In these cases, Open Society will notify applicants and assist with the university application process. Closing date is 15 September 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.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/civil-society-leadership-award-20160708
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Location: France