Scholarships for Indian Students at London Metropolitan University in UK, 2016-2017

London Metropolitan University is inviting applications for scholarships for Indian students. Applicants must have an unconditional/conditional offer to study a taught, one year Master’s course at London Metropolitan University. Each scholarship covers up to £4,950 in tuition fees, the remaining tuition fees as well as maintenance costs needs to be funded by the student. The application deadline is 13 November 2015 for the January 2016 intake.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided within one of the following faculties: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law and Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree level at London Metropolitan University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: London Metropolitan University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: To benefit from this scholarship you must:
-have an unconditional/conditional offer to study a taught, one year Master’s course at London Metropolitan University in one of the following faculties: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law and Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing
-hold a Bachelor’s degree from a good Indian University, equivalent to a British Bachelor’s 2:1
-have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component or SELT equivalent
-be a national of India with international (i.e. non-UK/EU) fee status

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of India can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: As a student from outside the EU you may be eligible for a range of scholarships to support your studies. Currently our available scholarship for January 2016 entry is the GREAT – London Metropolitan University Scholarships – India 2015, which is designed to help outstanding applicants from India to study a one year Master’s degree at London Metropolitan University. Each scholarship covers up to £4,950 in tuition fees, the remaining tuition fees as well as maintenance costs needs to be funded by the student.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for one year.

What does it cover? Each scholarship covers up to £4,950 in tuition fees, the remaining tuition fees as well as maintenance costs needs to be funded by the student.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Students who have a conditional offer when applying for the scholarship must submit all the required documents to meet any conditions of their offer by 04 December 2015.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 13 November 2015 for the January 2016 intake.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: Masters Scholarships for Indian Students in UK, 2016 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com

For more Details, Please Contact 
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818.Website: www.akconsultants.in

Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Foreign Students, 2016-2017

Applications are invited for Czech Republic Government scholarships available for foreign university/college students or graduates and PhD candidates. Scholarship-holders may be admitted for research visits (i.e. either attending non-degree courses of their choice, or pursuing an independent research activity, depending on their qualifications and preferences), or for study visits, when they enroll in a standard study programme for the period of scholarship specified in the intergovernmental/departmental agreement concerned. Foreign authorities present the nominations before the deadline set in the relevant agreements, in most cases by 31 March 2016.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in all subjects available at the eligible Czech public institutions of higher education.
Course Level: Scholarships are available university/college students or graduates and PhD candidates (exceptionally also for university researchers/teachers) who wish to accomplish a study or research stay at one of the eligible Czech public institutions of higher education.
Scholarship Provider: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic
Scholarship can be taken at: Czech Republic

Eligibility: -Scholarship-holders may be admitted for research visits (i.e. either attending non-degree courses of their choice, or pursuing an independent research activity, depending on their qualifications and preferences), or for study visits, when they enroll in a standard study programme for the period of scholarship specified in the intergovernmental/departmental agreement concerned. Since the courses they follow in the Czech Republic do not lead to the award of a degree, the host universities usually do not require them to sit entrance examinations.
-The terms and conditions of admission and requirements concerning the language of tuition are stipulated by the host university that takes an autonomous decision whether or not the applicant can be accepted within the framework of the Ministry’s scholarship programme.
-Prospective applicants are advised to contact the selected university directly and request a letter of invitation from the appropriate department. Although such a letter is not listed among obligatory attachments to the application form, its submission is recommended, since it may simplify and expedite the admission procedure. Applicants are requested to point out to the selected university that they are applying for the Ministry’s scholarship award under an international agreement.
-Note please that access to art academies can be somewhat limited because the applicants must meet demanding requirements and demonstrate their talent. Samples of artistic work, e.g. photographs, video/audio recording of a musical performance etc., must be attached to the application forms of fine/performing arts students/graduates.
-All applicants should indicate the preferred period of scholarship in their application form. The Ministry reserves the right to change the requested term of scholarship and/or place any applicant to a course and/or higher education institution different from those indicated in his/her scholarship application form, if admission as requested by the applicant is not feasible.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from Argentina, Austria, Bulgaria (only academic staff members), Egypt, Estonia, Estonia, Malta, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Latvia, Luxembourg, Macedonia/FYROM, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Vietnam, Albania, Bulgaria, China, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia and the Ukraine can apply for these Czech Republic government scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic (hereafter referred to as the “Ministry”) annually offers scholarships to foreign nationals, pursuant to bilateral intergovernmental or departmental agreements concluded with a number of countries. Scholarships of this type are designed for university/college students or graduates and Ph.D. candidates (exceptionally also for university researchers/teachers) who wish to accomplish a study or research stay at one of the Czech public institutions of higher education. Its length usually ranges from 2 to 10 months depending upon the agreement made by the Czech government and the foreign government concerned that specifies also the categories of eligible recipients. Scholarship-holders may be admitted for research visits (i.e. either attending non-degree courses of their choice, or pursuing an independent research activity, depending on their qualifications and preferences), or for study visits, when they enroll in a standard study programme for the period of scholarship specified in the intergovernmental/departmental agreement concerned. Since the courses they follow in the Czech Republic do not lead to the award of a degree, the host universities usually do not require them to sit entrance examinations.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Its length usually ranges from 2 to 10 months depending upon the agreement made by the Czech government and the foreign government concerned that specifies also the categories of eligible recipients. All applicants should indicate the preferred period of scholarship in their application form. The Ministry reserves the right to change the requested term of scholarship and/or place any applicant to a course and/or higher education institution different from those indicated in his/her scholarship application form, if admission as requested by the applicant is not feasible.

What does it cover?-For the academic year 2016/2017, the scholarship amounts to CZK 9,000 per month for those who do not hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and CZK 9,500 per month for holders of a Master’s degree or equivalent. Scholarship-holders are exempted from tuition fees. The scholarship has to be collected in person at the appropriate department of the respective Czech university. Inexpensive accommodation at student dormitories is offered as well as the possibility to take meals at student catering facilities. The applicants are requested to indicate in their application form whether they wish to obtain lodging at a student dormitory.
-Medical care for EU/EEA citizens who are properly insured in their home countries is provided in compliance with the European Parliament and Council (EC) Regulation No. 883/2004, as last amended, and its implementing Regulation No. 987/2009, as amended by Regulation No. 465/2012 – detailed information is available on the website of the Centre for International Reimbursements.
Note: please that the expenses for repatriation are not covered by the provisions of the aforementioned European Regulations and it is therefore advisable to contract an insurance policy to this end.
-As regards non-EU/EEA citizens, medical care is provided to the extent stipulated in the respective intergovernmental/departmental agreement under which the scholarship is awarded. If the agreement concerned does not provide for any coverage of medical care, the admitted applicants are required to arrange a health insurance policy for the period of their stay in the Czech Republic. Please consult the consular section of the Czech Embassy in your country to find out about detailed requirements applying to the minimum scope of compulsory insurance policy.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: The scholarship award is notified by a Decision issued by the Ministry. There is no legal claim to the scholarship award. The scholarship is not transferable to another person.

How to Apply: On principle, nominations and application dossiers must be submitted to the Ministry by the competent authorities (usually government agencies) of eligible countries (note: in the case of Austria the Österreichische Austauschdienst – GmbH) or, if so agreed with the competent foreign authorities, by the Czech Embassies in those countries. Applications sent directly to the Ministry by individual applicants will not be processed. All these documents must be written in or translated into Czech, English, French or German. Fine arts and performing arts students/graduates are moreover required to attach a sample of their artistic work, e.g. photographs, video/audio recording of a musical performance etc.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: Foreign authorities present the nominations before the deadline set in the relevant agreements, in most cases by 31 March 2016. The closing dates for applications fixed by the competent foreign authorities are necessarily earlier (the deadlines may be shorter by several months!). Prospective applicants are therefore advised to contact the respective national authorities (usually the Ministries of Education) in time.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: Czech Republic Government Scholarships, 2015-2016 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

For more Details, Please Contact 
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818.Website: www.akconsultants.in

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s Courses in UK, 2016

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) in partnership with UK universities offers Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries. Shared Scholarships are usually tenable for one-year Master’s courses only. Candidates are recruited and selected by UK host universities in the first instance. Selection criteria include: the academic merit of the candidate, as well as the likely impact of their work on the development of their home country. The EAS will close to applicants on 16 April 2016 and no further applications can be submitted after that date.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to study subjects related to the development of their home country at participating UK universities only
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program at UK Institutions.
Scholarship Provider: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) in partnership with UK universities.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: To apply for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, candidate must:
-Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
-Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
-Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2016
-By August 2016, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard
-Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a developed country
-Be unable, either yourself or through your family, to pay to study in the UK
The CSC promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates. The CSC is committed to administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and transparent manner.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of developing Commonwealth countries (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Virgin Islands (British), Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn  Islands, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Seychelles, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for these Commonwealth Shared Scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth. Students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK can apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s study, jointly supported by UK universities.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Shared Scholarships are usually tenable for one-year Master’s courses only.

What does it cover? Shared Scholarships are jointly funded by the CSC and participating UK universities. Each Scholarship provides:
-Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (arranged by the university; funded by the CSC)
-Approved tuition and examination fees (funded by the CSC)
-Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,034 per month, or £1,268 per month for those studying at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2015-2016 levels) (paid and funded by the university)
-Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a dissertation, where applicable (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
-Warm clothing allowance and visa reimbursement, where applicable (paid and funded by the university)
-Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
-Excess baggage allowance, up to an annual approved limit, when returning home (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
No additional allowances are available for spouses or other dependants.

Selection Process: Each participating UK university will conduct its own recruitment process to select a specified number of candidates for Shared Scholarships. Universities must put forward their selected candidates to the CSC by 29 April 2016. The CSC will then confirm that these candidates meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme. Universities will inform candidates of their results by July 2016.

Selection Criteria: Candidates are recruited and selected by UK host universities in the first instance. Selection criteria include: the academic merit of the candidate, as well as the likely impact of their work on the development of their home country.

Notification: Host UK universities must forward details of their selected candidates to the CSC by 30 April 2016. Universities will inform candidates of their results by July 2016.

How to apply: Applicant should apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Shared Scholarship scheme. Applicant must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS). Applicant can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one university, but they may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS to their UK university or applications directly from individuals.

Online Application

List of participating universities and eligible courses

Scholarship Application Deadline: The EAS will close to applicants on 16 April 2016 and no further applications can be submitted after that date. Candidates should note that most university closing dates fall before 16 April and you must submit your application by the date advised by the university to which you are applying.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: 2016 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, UK Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

For more Details, Please Contact 
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818.Website: www.akconsultants.in

MBA Scholarships for International Students at University of Edinburgh in UK, 2016

University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for MBA scholarships available for international students. These scholarships will be awarded to students who have strong qualifications, work experience and/or strong leadership skills. The scholarships will be deducted from tuition fees. MBA Achievement Scholarships, MBA Diversity Scholarships and MBA Merit Scholarships have value of £5,000 and MBA Leadership Scholarships have a value of £10,000. The application deadline is 31st of July 2016.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the area of Business Administration.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree program (MBA) at University of Edinburgh.
Scholarship Provider: University of Edinburgh, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Accreditation: University of Edinburgh is accredited by the Russell Group, Coimbra Group, LERU, Universitas 21, EUA, Universities UK and Universities Scotland.

Eligibility: These scholarships are available to both FT and Executive MBA students. The specific requirements are as follows:
-MBA Leadership Scholarships to candidates who can demonstrate strong leadership experience or potential and have at least 5 year’s work experience.
-MBA Merit Scholarships to candidates who can demonstrate exceptional prior qualifications.
-MBA Diversity Scholarships to candidates who enhance the diversity of cultures or perspectives on the Edinburgh MBA.
-MBA Achievement Scholarships to candidates who can demonstrate successful prior achievement in contributing to the improvement of a business, social or public organisation

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these MBA scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Business School will offer MBA Scholarships to attract candidates with strong qualifications, work experience and/or strong leadership skills.

Number of award(s): Up to 15 MBA scholarships are awarded as follows: four MBA Achievement Scholarships, three MBA Diversity Scholarships, five MBA Leadership Scholarships and  three MBA Merit Scholarships.

Duration of award(s): Successful applicants enrolled on the Executive MBA will receive half the amount of the scholarship awarded in each of the two years of the programme.

What does it cover? MBA Achievement Scholarships, MBA Diversity Scholarships and MBA Merit Scholarships have value of £5,000 each and MBA Leadership Scholarships have a value of £10,000 each.

Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded to students who have strong qualifications, work experience and/or strong leadership skills.

Notification: Successful applicants will be notified of the result of scholarship application within a month of the deadline. To secure a scholarship, the successful applicant must have paid their programme deposit within two weeks of being offered the scholarship.

How to Apply: After receipt of an offer of a place on MBA, you may apply for an MBA scholarship.

Online Application

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st of July 2016.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: MBA Scholarships at University of Edinburgh in UK, 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

For more Details, Please Contact 
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818.Website: www.akconsultants.in