35 Doctoral Scholarships at Victoria University of Wellington, 2017-2018

The Victoria University of Wellington is offering 35 doctoral scholarships for New Zealand and international students. These scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral or PhD degree programme.

University’s aim is to provide a learning environment to help students achieve their full potential, but they will also provide support if they have difficulties.

Victoria University has a tradition of fostering strong global links in teaching and research and programmes of national significance and international quality.

Victoria’s English language requirements are strict and not negotiable. If student’s first language is not English, they must provide evidence of English proficiency before they will be accepted as a PhD candidate. 

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral or PhD degree at Victoria University. These scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in any discipline.

Number of Awards: 35 scholarships are available.

Scholarship Award: Scholarships include a $23,500 stipend annually + tuition fees.

Scholarship can be taken in New Zealand

Eligibility: 

• The Scholarships are open to graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enrol full time for a doctorate (PhD) at Victoria University or who have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University.
• These scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline.
• The Scholarships are open to graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enrol full time for a doctorate (PhD) at Victoria University or who have commenced their doctoral study at Victoria University.

Nationality: New Zealand and international students can apply for Victoria Doctoral Scholarships.

College Admission Requirement: To enrol for the PhD student must meet the prescribed academic standard and be accepted by a School.

• Before admission, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree with first or upper second class honours or a master’s degree at an equivalent standard at a New Zealand university.
• Alternatively, students may enrol initially in a master’s degree and then be allowed to transfer to the PhD.
• In exceptional circumstances; applicants may be permitted to enrol without meeting these criteria if they have extensive relevant experience.

English Language Requirement: Victoria’s English language requirements are strict and not negotiable. If student’s first language is not English, they must provide evidence of English proficiency before they will be accepted as a PhD candidate. Requirements are:

• TOEFL 575 with (preferably) a TWE of 5, or 237 on the computer-based test; or 90 on the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing; or
• IELTS overall band of 6.5, no sub-score below 6; or
• CAE grade B; or
• a minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University English proficiency programme test.

International Scholarships

How to Apply: Applications for admission as a PhD student and for Victoria Doctoral Scholarships should be made online. All applicants will need to provide:

• A 2000-word sample of their academic writing in English
• Copies of their academic transcript/s and degree certificates
• A copy of their Diploma Supplement (applicants from EU countries only)
  International students must provide:
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Translations of official documents (certified by an accredited translator)

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 1, 2017.

Scholarship Link

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Space Environment Research Centre Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2017

The Space Environment Research Centre (SERC) is offering scholarships for Australian and international students. These scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate research at the University of Queensland.

The aim of the scholarships is to support students for pursuing world-class scientific research and training.

The CRC for Space Environment Management (SEMCRC), managed by the Space Environment Research Centre (SERC) has been established to build on Australian and international expertise in measurement, monitoring, analysis and management of space debris and to develop technologies to preserve the space environment.

Course Level: These scholarships  are available to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate Research.

Study Subject: The scholarships are awarded in the following subjects:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Dynamic database management
• Engineering
• Adaptive optics
• Astrodynamics
• Atmospheric sciences
• Geodesy
• Geomatics
• Laser engineering
• Laser guide star adaptive optics
• Laser physics
• Satellite positioning
• Space sciences
• Space tracking

Scholarship Award: These scholarships  will cover an additional support and opportunities provided by the Space Environment Research Centre. Successful scholarship candidates will also have the opportunity to apply for exciting short-term placements in space research centres internationally and within Australia.

Numbers of Scholarships: Not given

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following area for the scholarships:

• Academic merit;
• Relevance of studies to SERC objectives; and
• Potential for long term contribution to research outcomes;

Nationality: Applicants of Australia and Permanent Residents or NZ citizens and International student can apply for the scholarship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have previous year degree.

English Language Requirement: Applicants must meet the necessary language proficiency requirements of the host institution.

Research Scholarship

How to Apply: Applicants can apply through online mode.

• You are encouraged to read the definitive rules for this scholarship prior to application, in particular, any specific eligibility conditions

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is December 31, 2017.

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2017-2018 National University of Singapore Global Merit Undergraduate Scholarships in Singapore

National University of Singapore offers Singapore Global Merit Undergraduate scholarships for the academic year 2017-2018.  The NUS Scholarships are highly coveted scholarships awarded to high caliber individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, present excellent co-curricular activities records and exhibit outstanding leadership qualities.

As a world-class university, NUS offers you an exciting curriculum combining breadth and depth with a distinct global and Asian perspective, the freedom to explore across discipline and a plethora of extra-curricular and overseas study opportunities.

Course Level: The scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate degree.

Study Subject: Courses offered by the university

Scholarship Award: The NUS Global Merit Scholarship covers:

• Tuition fees (after MOE Tuition Grant subsidy)
• S$6,000 annual living allowance
• S$2,000 one-time computer allowance upon enrolment
• S$2,625 annual accommodation allowance if scholar is staying in a Hall of Residence, Student Residence, or Ridge View Residential College, or S$4,200 if scholar is staying in University Town
• S$7,500 Student Exchange Programme/NUS Overseas Colleges allowance per semester for non-Asian countries and Japan, and S$5,000 per semester for other Asian countries
• Guaranteed an offer of a 1-semester Student Exchange Programme (SEP) with one of NUS’ overseas partner universities
• Guaranteed offers of on-campus accommodation for the first 2 years of undergraduate studies, provided the Scholar submits a complete hostel admission application every year within the prescribed application periods, and fulfil’s NUS’s eligibility criteria for NUS on-campus accommodation.
• Eligibility to enrol in the Ridge View Residential College, University Scholar’s Programme or the University Town College Programme
• Eligibility for the NUS Scholar Enrichment Grant, which will co-fund 50% of the scholar’s participation in short local or overseas enrichment programmes (including programme fees, airfare and overseas accommodation), for up to 2 applications for the entire course of study and up to $3,000 per application
• Eligibility for free tickets to selected NUS arts performances
• Scholarship is bond-free

Scholarship can be taken in Singapore

Eligibility: Applicants for the NUS Global Merit Scholarship must:

• Be Singapore Citizens
• Have strong leadership qualities and potential
• Have good co-curricular activities record
• Possess outstanding Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Level, local polytechnic diploma, International Baccalaureate diploma, NUS High School diploma or equivalent qualifications
• Be applying for admission to a full-time undergraduate degree programme at NUS, although the scholarship is not available for Yale-NUS College students and students in the Law and Liberal Arts Double Degree Programme offered by Yale-NUS College and NUS, and only limited scholarships are available for Dentistry, Medicine and Music

Nationality: The Singaporeans students can apply for the scholarship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be applying for admission to a full-time undergraduate degree programme at NUS.

Singapore Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: NUS Scholarships will open from 1 February to 19 March every year.

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New Zealand Government Development Scholarships for Developing Countries, 2017-2018

New Zealand Government is offering scholarships for students starting full-time postgraduate degree programmes in 2017. Scholarships are available for national of African Commonwealth countries, Africa – non-Commonwealth countries,  Asia, Latin America, Caribbean Commonnwealth countries and Caribbean non-Commonnwealth countries.

New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) give candidates from selected developing countries an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through study in specific subject areas which will assist in the development of their home country.

The New Zealand Aid Programme delivers New Zealand’s official support for developing countries. The purpose of New Zealand’s aid is to develop shared prosperity and stability in the Pacific and beyond, drawing on the best of New Zealand’s knowledge and skills.

Applicants must return home for at least two years after your scholarship ends, and apply your skills and knowledge so your country can benefit from what you’ve learned. IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language. If you are awaiting the result of an IELTS or TOEFL test, you can note this on your scholarship application form.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for full-time postgraduate study (i.e. Postgraduate Certificate, Diplomas and Masters degrees) in New Zealand except for China, Nepal and Mongolia which are available also for PhD study and in for Timor Leste which are awarded for both undergraduate and postgraduate study (Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters (research and/or coursework) and Doctoral).

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for study related to Agriculture Development and Renewable Energy (for Africa and Latin America); For China: Preference will be given to candidates who apply to study in academic disciplines relating to one or more of the following: Rural development; Food safety and biosecurity; Tourism and small business development and Agriculture Development; For Mongolia and Nepal: Preference will be given to study in academic disciplines relating to one or more of the following: Agriculture Development, Renewable Energy, Private Sector Development and Public Sector Management; For Timor Leste: Preference areas are Private sector development (business and commerce), Technology, Tourism and hospitality, Agriculture Development (including fisheries and forestry), Governance, peace and justice and Environment and resource management and for the Caribbean:Preference will be given to Agriculture Development, Renewable Energy and Disaster Risk Management.

Scholarship Award: The entitlements of the Scholarship include full tuition fees, a living allowance (paid fortnightly), an establishment allowance, medical and travel insurance, travel between your home country and New Zealand at the start and end of your scholarship, home leave or reunion travel for some eligible scholars, pastoral and academic support at your institution, and assistance with research and thesis costs for most postgraduate research students.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following conditions to be eligible for a New Zealand Scholarship:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing your scholarship.
• Be a citizen of the country from which you are applying for a scholarship.
• Not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, European Union countries, United Kingdom, Japan, Israel, South Korea, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia.
• Important note: this condition does not apply to applicants from the Cook Islands, Tokelau or Niue, or applicants from Samoa with dual Samoa-NZ citizenship.
• Have resided in your home country for at least two years immediately prior to commencing your scholarship.
• Important note:this condition does not apply to applicants who are members of the diplomatic corps or their dependants, and may not apply to applicants for Short Term Scholarships.
• Have at least 2 years of work experience (part time or fulltime, paid or voluntary).
• Important note:this condition does not apply to applicants from the Pacific who are applying for a pre-service scholarship -Not be serving military personnel.
• Be able to satisfy Immigration requirements for international student entry to New Zealand or the country in which you will undertake your scholarship (i.e. medical checks, police clearances/character checks, etc.)
• Be academically and linguistically able to obtain an Offer of Place for the proposed programme of study from the tertiary institute where you will undertake your scholarship.
• Not have been previously terminated from a New Zealand Government Scholarship
• Seek a qualification that will contribute to the sustainable development of your home country
• Commit to return to your country for a minimum of 2 years at the end of your scholarship.

Nationality: Applications for New Zealand Development Scholarships are welcomed from the following countries. African Commonwealth countries: Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Africa – non-Commonwealth countries: Algeria, Angola, Dijbouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gambia, Senegal, Tunisia, Zimbabwe,  Asia: Mongolia,  Nepal,  Timor-Leste, Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Euador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, Caribbean Commonnwealth countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Dominca, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, and Caribbean non-Commonnwealth countries: Dominican Republic, Haiti, Suriname.

How to Apply:

• Apply for an Offer of Place (admission) at your preferred one of the ten eligible New Zealand education institutions using their usual application process for international students.
• Once you receive admission to a New Zealand institution, download the New Zealand Scholarships application form and complete all sections.
• Submit 2 copies of your completed application form, with all attachments and supporting documents (including an Offer of Place) by the deadline to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade via post But applicants from China and Timor-Leste should submit their application to their respective New Zealand Embassy.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 15, 2017.

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2017 University of Melbourne International Postgraduate Coursework Awards (IPCA), Australia

The University of Melbourne is pleased to offer up to 28 scholarships for international students in 2017-2018 academic session. Scholarships will be awarded to undertake postgraduate degree program in any discipline.

The University of Melbourne aims to assist international students who require financial assistance with scholarships.

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement. It is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as number 1 in Australia and number 33 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016).

Applicants must not be in receipt of any other tuition fee remission scholarship or sponsorship which, in combination with the IPCA, exceeds 100% of tuition fees. The University of Melbourne TOEFL Institution Code is 0974. Please use this code so that your results can be reported to us. Some faculties may accept graduate students with a slightly lower IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English or CAE score.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undertaking a postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Melbourne.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for following programs:

List of Subjects: Any master degree by coursework offered by the Melbourne business school, Melbourne School of Design and Melbourne School of Engineering; Master of Science in Botany, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Genetics, Geography, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics or Zoology, Master of Urban Horticulture and the Master of Forest Ecosystems offered by the Melbourne Graduate School of Science; Master of Teaching offered by the Melbourne Graduate School of Education; Executive Master of Arts offered by the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Melbourne Law Masters offered by the Melbourne Law School.

Scholarship Award: The scholarship provides fee remissions of between 25% and 100% of tuition fees for the duration of your course.

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility: To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:

• A citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and not a permanent resident of Australia;
• Have applied for an eligible graduate coursework degree,
• Be commencing study at the University of Melbourne for the first time;
• Not be in receipt of any other tuition fee remission scholarship or sponsorship which, in combination with the IPCA, exceeds 100% of tuition fees; and
• Not have received any other scholarship provided by the Australian Government in the last 2 years.

Nationality: International Postgraduate Coursework Awards (IPCA) are open for international students.

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and not a permanent resident of Australia.

Test Requirement: Not required

English Language Requirements: The University of Melbourne TOEFL Institution Code is 0974. Please use this code so that results can be reported to us. Some faculties may accept graduate students with a slightly lower IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English or CAE score.

Postgraduate Scholarships

How to Apply: Applicants do not need to submit an application for this scholarship. Students who have received an unconditional offer for an eligible graduate coursework degree, will be automatically considered for an international postgraduate coursework award. Applicants will need to provide scans, certified copies* or original copies of your academic results, and proof of English proficiency.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 28, 2017.

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SAITM Sri Lanka Pathway Scholarship at RMIT University in Australia, 2017

South Asia Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) is offering pathway scholarship to Sri Lankan students. The scholarship is available to pursue the undergraduate degree at RMIT University.

The aim of the scholarship is to give support Sri Lankan students.

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community. RMIT is a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture and the Built Environment; Engineering; Accounting and Finance; and Business and Management Studies.

Course Level: The scholarship is available to pursue the undergraduate degree.

Study Subject: The scholarship is awarded in the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: The scholarship will cover AU$5,000 for a maximum of two years or $10,000, commencing Semester 1, 2017.

Numbers of Scholarships: One scholarship is available for the academic year 2017-2018.

Scholarship can be taken in the Australia

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following area for the scholarship:

• Be a citizen of Sri Lanka
• Be applying from Sri Lanka
• Be granted credit transfer from SAITM into an RMIT IT or Engineering Undergraduate program.
• Enrol in an undergraduate coursework degree at RMIT, commencing in Semester 1, 2017.
• There are a limited number of scholarships available so the selection is competitive and will be awarded to the best candidates based on GPA.

Nationality: Applicants of Sri Lanka can apply for the scholarship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must  enrol in an undergraduate coursework degree.

English Language Requirement: Applicants must meet the necessary language proficiency requirements of the host institution.

Undergraduate Scholarship

How to Apply: Applicants can apply through online mode.

• Select an eligible program.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is February, 10, 2017.

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Sir Ratan Tata Postdoctoral Fellowship for South Asian Applicants, 2017

The Sir Ratan Tata Foundation and the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) invite applications for the Sir Ratan Tata research fellowships. The Fellowship is open to candidates from South Asia, that is, the SAARC region which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world class centre for its concentration of teaching and research across the full range of the social, political and economic sciences.

If applicant’s first language is not English and if their previous degree has not been taught entirely in English, they will be required to provide evidence of their English language ability.

Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing Postdoctoral Research programme.

Study Subject: The Fellow is expected to engage in social science research broadly on the themes of Economy and Society in South Asia with a particular focus on the following themes:

• Growth and inclusion
• Climate change and environmental sustainability
• Social and human security
• Population and development
• Governance and democracy

Scholarship Award: The Fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1,500 a month, and will also be provided with shared work space and access to research facilities at the School. Assistance will also be provided towards the cost of travel and related expenses. No additional grant is available for fieldwork or any other costs.

Scholarship can be taken in: UK

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Applicants should have been awarded their PhD – the fellowship is not intended for students registered for a degree or diploma, nor is it intended for senior academics.
• Applicants should be early career researchers working on social science with a focus on South Asia. Applicants should be employed with established institutions in the SAARC region which includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
• The Fellowship is open to candidates residing in South Asia, that is, the SAARC region.

Nationality: The Fellowship is open to candidates from South Asia, that is, the SAARC region which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Fellowship is supported by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants should have completed a PhD – the fellowship is not intended for students registered for a degree or diploma, nor is it intended for senior academics.

English language/ Test Requirements: Applicants may be aware that UK Visas and Immigration have recently updated their list of approved English language tests. The tests are as follows: IELTS; Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTEA); Cambridge English Scale*; TOEFL; Trinity ISE (revised test).

UK Scholarships

Applications should include:

• a cover letter of no more than one page
• curriculum vitae of no more than three pages
• an outline of proposed research of no more than three pages
• the names and addresses of two referees, familiar with their work, to be contacted by the Committee

Application Deadline: The final date for receipt of applications is Monday April 24, 2017. Late applications will not be accepted. The successful candidate will be informed of the decision by the end of July 2017.For more Details, Please Contact

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