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Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme at Oxford University

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University of Oxford
Masters Degree
Deadline: 6/20 Jan 2017* (yearly)
Study in:  UK
Course starts: 2017
Last updated: 19 Sep 2016
Brief description: The Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Headship Programme supports marvelous students from transition and emerging economies throughout Africa, Asia and South America to pursue a graduate degree at Oxford University.  It is managed by the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust.
Host Institution(s): University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Level/Field(s) of study: Suitable graduate programmes connected to agriculture, health care, environmental and water management, economics, public and foreign policy. See the administrator website for the complete list of appropriate programmes.
Number of Awards: Up to 16
Target group: Students from transition and talented economies throughout Africa, Asia and South America
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: The scholarship will cover 100% of University and college fees and a scholarship for living costs (of at least £14,296). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee responsibility for the agreed course.
Eligibility: You should be submit an application to start one of the appropriate courses at Oxford.  You must be customarily resident in one of the appropriate countries (see the administrator website for the complete list).  You should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed.
Successful candidate must demonstrate an interest in serving the global community through their chosen field of work. You should be capable to demonstrate a connection between your subject of study and your longer-term career objectives, explaining how you see your professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in your country of origin or at a wider regional or global level.
Application instructions: In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must select the Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme in the Funding section of the University’s graduate application form and submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January closing date for your course (6 January or 20 January 2017). You must also complete a Weidenfeld Scholarships Questionnaire (found at the administrator website) and upload it, together with your graduate application form, by the closing date.
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.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/fees-and-funding/graduate-scholarships/university-wide-scholarships/weidenfeld-scholarships-and-leadership-programme/louis-dreyfus-weidenfeld-scholarship-and-leadership-programme
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Location: Oxford House College, 33 Coptic St, London WC1A 1NP, UK

American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship

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American University
Bachelors Degree
Deadline: 15 Dec 2016
Study in: USA
Course starts: August 2017
Last updated: 19 Sep 2016

Brief description: The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarships is embattled to high-achieving global students who aspiration to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in the US and who are committed to positive civic and social change. It is expected for students who will be to returning home to progress under-resourced, underserved communities in his/her home country.

 Host Institution(s): American University, Washington DC, USA
Level/Field(s) of study: Every undergraduate study presented at the University
Number of Scholarships: One scholarship is presented

Target group: The scholarships are embattled to global students from any country who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country.Preference will be prearranged to global students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and under-represented global and socio-economic backgrounds.
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: The AU EGL scholarship covers all billable AU expenses (full tuition, room and board). The scholarship does not cover non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets and miscellaneous fixed cost (approximately U.S. $4,000).
It is renewable for a whole of 4 years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.
Eligibility: Preference will be given to:
  1. Global students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and underrepresented global and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  2. A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or in the top 10% of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades.
  3. A demonstrated commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service and to advancing the needs of people in their home country.
  4. A minimum 95 TOEFL iBT, 7.0 IELTS or 600 paper-based TOEFL
You are NOT qualified to submit an application if:
– You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen of the U.S. and another country.
– You are enrolled in or have already begun any post-secondary studies at another university in your home country or the United States.
Application instructions: To submit an application to the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship, you must complete the online scholarship application form and submit required supporting documents by 15 December 2016 or by 10 January 2017, at the latest.
It is essential to browse the administrator website (link found below) to access the application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Administrator Scholarship Website:  http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/egls.cfm
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Location: American University Park, Washington, DC 20016, USA

Holland Scholarship for Non-EEA Global Students

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Nuffic Netherlands Scholarships

Bachelors/Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 Feb/1 May 2017 (yearly)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts: 2017
OPENS NOV 2016
Last updated: 02 Aug 2016
Brief description: The Holland Scholarship, financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, is intended for global students from outer the European Economic Area (EEA) who desire to do their bachelor’s or master’s at one of the 48 Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences in Holland.
Host Institution(s): Suitable fields of study presented by Participating research universities and Participating universities of applies sciences.
Number of Awards: Unspecified
Target group: Global students from outer the EU/EEA
Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship amounts to €5,000. You will receive this in the 1st year of your studies.
Eligibility: • Your nationality is non-EEA.
• You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
• You meet the specific necessities of the institution of your choice.  You can find these on the website of the institution.
• You have never before studied at an education institution in the Netherlands.
Application instructions: Applications for the 2017-2018 academic year will open in November 2016.
You must submit an application for the Holland Scholarship directly to the participating institution of your choice. The closing date for applications is either 1 February 2017 or 1 May 2017.  You can find the definite closing dates and the fields of study for this academic year on the website of the institution you want to submit an application to.
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:  http://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships/holland-scholarship
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Location: Netherlands

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