University of Adelaide Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2017-2018

Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) are open for pursuing higher degree by research (masters/ doctoral) at University of Adelaide. International students can apply for these scholarships.

The University of Adelaide aims to create and engender a university culture that values health, safety and wellbeing as fundamental components of the work environment, supported by safe systems of work, appropriate governance, training, management structures and operational strategies.

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s most prestigious universities and is renowned internationally for excellence in education and research.

In order to be eligible applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing higher degree by research (Masters/ Doctoral) at University of Adelaide.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study any of the courses offered by the University of Adelaide.

Scholarship Award: The ASI provides

• Course tuition fees for two years for a Master degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only),
• An annual living allowance ($26,288 in 2016) for two years for a Master degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only), and
• For Postgraduate Research (Subclass 574) visa holders, the award provides compulsory standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Worldcare policy for the student and their spouse and dependents (if any) for the standard duration of the student visa.  It does not cover the additional 6-month extended student visa period post thesis submission. If the award holder does not hold a subclass 574 visa then he/she is responsible for the cost of health insurance.

Scholarship can be taken in the Australia

Eligibility: In order to be eligible

• Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree (this is a four-year degree with a major research project in the final year). All qualifying programs of study must be successfully completed.
• Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research potential. Extra-curricular achievements are not considered.
• International applicants must not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Master degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Master degree.
• International applicants who have not provided evidence of their meeting the minimum English language proficiency requirements for direct entry by the scholarship closing date, or who have completed a Pre-Enrolment English Program to meet the entry requirements for the intended program of study, are not eligible.
• Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.
• Those undertaking research via remote candidature is ineligible.
• Candidates are required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.
• Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status can apply for ASI scholarships.
• International applicants are not eligible if they have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award unless they can establish that they were unable to apply in the previous round.
• Scholarships holders must commence study at the University of Adelaide in the semester the scholarship is offered.
• Applicants who applied and were eligible for consideration in an international scholarship round, and were unsuccessful, will automatically be reconsidered in the following international scholarship round, assuming they hold a valid offer of candidature for that intake. An applicant who has been considered in 2 rounds cannot be reconsidered in any future scholarship rounds.
• The offer of a scholarship is contingent upon a student not being offered another award by the Commonwealth of Australia, the University of Adelaide, or an overseas sponsor. The University reserves the right to withdraw an offer of a scholarship at any time prior to enrolment if it is advised that an awardee has been offered a scholarship equal to or in excess of the financial value of the award offered by the University.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: In order to be eligible applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree (this is a four-year degree with a major research project in the final year).

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: The university’s preferred accredited English language tests are: IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English – Academic and CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced). Students without the required level of English will need to satisfactorily complete an intensive program of English language before being admitted to the University of Adelaide. The university can arrange an appropriate English language program, Academic English (PEP Pathway) in Adelaide at the university’s English Language Centre.

Australia Scholarships

How to Apply: To apply please submit a formal application for Admission and a Scholarship via online application system. There is no application fee. Note. The University of Adelaide is unable to provide an assessment of eligibility for candidature and/or a scholarship until a formal application is submitted and assessed. We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date.

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is April 30, 2017.

For more Details, Please Contact
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818.
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Kingston University Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students in UK, 2017

The International Office is pleased to offer 40 international scholarships at Kingston University. Scholarships are awarded to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

Kingston University is offering these scholarships encourage academic excellence, increase the diversity of student population and to develop relationships.

The university’s aim is to be internationally recognised for a creative approach to education that has practical outcomes which benefit people and communities.University rated among top 15 per cent in globe in latest QS World University Rankings Kingston University rated among top 15 per cent in globe in latest QS World University Rankings.

Students from outside the United Kingdom need to meet Kingston University’s English language requirements – these depend on the course they are applying for.

Course Level: Scholarships are awarded to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered over different departments across the University, all offering a diverse range of courses.

Number of Awards: 40 international scholarships to international students.

Scholarship Award: They offer awards to international students totalling £200,000 every year, with our international scholarships each worth £4,000 per year of study.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: Applicants can apply for an award if they:

• are an international student (classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes);
• have an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a course at Kingston for September 2018 entry; and
• are not currently registered on an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Kingston University.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Academic entry requirements vary so applicants should check their undergraduate and postgraduate course pages for the exact requirements of their chosen course or programme.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Students from outside the United Kingdom need to meet Kingston University’s English language requirements – these depend on the course they are applying for.

Undergraduate study (Academic IELTS)

Subject area	Overall score	Conditions
Art, Design and Architecture courses	6.0	5.5 in all elements
Arts and Social Sciences courses*	6.5	5.5 in all elements
Business and Law courses	6.0	5.5 in all elements
Health, Social Care and Education courses	6.5	5.5 in all elements
Science, Engineering, Computing and Surveying*	6.0	5.5 in all elements

Postgraduate study (Academic IELTS)

Subject area	Overall score	Special conditions
Art, Design and Architecture courses*	6.5	5.5 in all elements
Arts and Social Sciences courses*	6.5	5.5 in all elements
Business and Law courses*	6.5	6.0 in all elements
Health, Social Care and Education courses*	6.5	5.5 in all elements
Science, Engineering, Computing and Surveying*	6.5	6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all elements

International Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Please note that we cannot consider applications received after the deadline. Remember that the scholarships application procedure is separate from the admissions application procedure. You apply for the international scholarship via our online system and you’ll need electronic copies of the documents mentioned in the above section to attach to your application. Please note that you will need electronic copies of the following documents to make your application online:

• a copy of your offer letter;
• an academic reference letter;
• a copy of your academic transcript/worksheet; and
• a copy of your Academic IELTS or TOEFL result (where applicable).

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 31, 2017.For more Details, Please Contact

AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818.
Website: www.akconsultants.in

Chevening Gurukul Fellowship Programme for Indian Students in UK, 2017-2018

pplications are invited for Chevening Gurukul Fellowship Programme to pursue twelve-week residential course at the University of Oxford’s Department of Politics and International Relations. This Fellowship is awarded to Indian students for Leadership and Excellence .

The fellowship is aimed at young high-flyers and mid-career professionals from diverse backgrounds with a strong and demonstrable leadership potential.

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 University of Oxford is a world-leading centre of learning, teaching and research and the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is renowned for the quality and diversity of its research and teaching excellence. Oxford is the world’s number one university according to the Times Higher Education Rankings 2016-17.

Course Level: Fellowship is available for twelve-week residential course at the University of Oxford’s Department of Politics and International Relations.

Study Subject: Gurukul Fellows will be exposed to current issues and themes impacting global leadership, including:

• Economics of global integration: growth, trade, regulation and deregulation
• The role of science and technology: climate change, the internet, technological interconnectedness, cyber security
• International governance and government of the nation-state: the UN, WTO and trade agreements, the European Union and Brexit
• Social challenges of and to global integration: migration, refugees, inequality and intolerance
• The new politics of support and opposition to global integration: nationalism and internationalism, security and conflict
• Personal development and leadership skills

Scholarship Award: Each fellowship includes:

• Full programme fees.
• Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
• Return economy flight from India to the UK.

Number of Awards: 12 Gurukul fellows are selected each year from future Indian leaders, with strong and demonstrable leadership qualities.

Scholarship can be taken in UK

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Chevening Gurukul Fellowship Programme for Leadership and Excellence, applicant must:

• Be a citizen of India and currently live in the country. Applicants must not hold British nationality.
• Applicants have at least ten years’ work experience prior to applying.
• Be a mid-career professional with strong leadership potential in a wide range of sectors including state or central government, private sector, media, and civil society.
• Have a good working knowledge of English to be assessed by a qualified English language -assessor.
• Have a postgraduate level qualification or equivalent professional training or work experience in a relevant area at the time of application.
• Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations for the programme.

Nationality: Indian citizens can apply for this fellowship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate and postgraduate students.

English Requirement: Chevening accepts English language tests from five providers:

• Academic IELTS
• Pearson PTE Academic
• TOEFL Ibt
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CEA)
• Trinity ISE II (B2)

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Applications for this award are open till March 27, 2017

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

Australia Awards Year-Long Fellowships for Developing Countries, 2017

Applications are invited for Australia Awards Fellowships for individuals from developing countries to undertake short-term study and professional development in Australia. This is a year-long fellowship programme.

Fellowship aims to strengthen partnerships and links between Australian organisations and partner organisations in developing countries, in support of Australia’s economic diplomacy and public diplomacy objectives.

Applicants must have an adequate level of English language ability to be able to fully participate in the program, including an ability to complete the Fellow’s Completion Survey at the conclusion of their Fellowship.

Overseas organisations and individuals however, initiate contact with an Australian organisation to explore the organisation’s interest in applying for a fellowship grant.

Course Level: This is a year-long fellowship programme.

Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded in different areas but priority will be given to the following areas:

List of subjects: Fellowship proposals must align with the overall aims of the Australian Government’s development policy Australian aid: promoting prosperity, increasing stability, reducing poverty and the Australia Awards Fellowships program (see section 1.1). This policy identifies the following priority areas for the aid program:  infrastructure; trade facilitation and international competitiveness; agriculture fisheries and water; effective governance; education; health; building resilience: humanitarian assistance, disaster risk reduction and social protection; and  gender equality and empowering women and girls. Applicants must identify the overarching Aid Program Priority Area which most closely aligns with the Fellowship proposal. Applicants must select the specific development and foreign affairs issue that is the focus of their Fellowship proposal from the following list:  Arts, Culture and Design; Development Economics; Disability and development; Education; Environment; Food Security; Gender; Governance; Health; Infrastructure; Law and Justice; Mining for Development; Private Sector Development; Science and Innovation; Sport; Trade; Tropical Health and Medical Research; Water and Sanitation; Science and Innovation and Tropical Health and Medical Research have been added to the list of priority development issues for Round 17. This follows the addition of Sport and Arts, Culture and Design in Round 16.

Scholarship Award: Please note the following new features in Round 17:

• Australian organisations may request additional funding of up to $10,000 for bilateral Fellowships and $20,000 for multilateral Fellowships to conduct eligible follow-up activities in the partner country or regions.
• Fellows participating in follow-up activities in their home countries will be required to complete the Fellows Completion Survey in two parts.
• DFAT will pilot offering support to Australian organisations establishing new links where the applicant has demonstrated a strong understanding of the country and context in which they propose to work.
• Two new themes have been added to the list of development issues:
• Innovation and Science fellowships, which advance the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda through international exchange to promote links between research and institutions and businesses; and Tropical Health and Medical Research.
• The maximum number of nominated Fellows per Fellowship is 15.
• The maximum cost per Fellows has been capped at $25,000.
• Grant recipients must have the capacity to complete the Activity Completion Report (ACR)/grant acquittal within 45 days of the Fellowship concluding.
• Late submissions will receive a penalty score in future funding rounds.
• All Fellows must sign and return a Child Protection Code of Conduct attached to their Acceptance of Award letter of offer.

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this Fellowship: Australia Awards Fellowships target senior officials and mid-career professionals, who, in the short to medium term, will be in a position to advance priority development and foreign affairs issues on their return home. To be eligible, all Fellows nominated by Australian organisations must:

• be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Fellowship; not have Australian permanent residence status or be applying for permanent residency;
• be a citizen of and residing in an eligible developing country. The Fellow’s country of citizenship and residency may differ;  not be current serving military personnel;
• not be married or engaged to, or be a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency;
• have been working in their country of citizenship or residency and in an area relevant to the Fellowship activities preceding the date of the proposed commencement of their Fellowship;
• be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection for a visa (see section 6.6 for further information);  be able to participate in the nominated Fellowship activities at the time and for the duration proposed by the Australian organisation;
• be able to travel without family members as DFAT will only fund and provide visa support letters for individual Fellows, not their family members;  have an adequate level of English language ability to be able to fully participate in the program, including an ability to complete the Fellow’s Completion Survey at the conclusion of their Fellowship. Australian Host Organisations are responsible for ensuring Fellows have an adequate level of English language ability or must implement appropriate measures to enable Fellows to fully participate in and benefit from the Fellowship activities (e.g. translation services). DFAT does not recommend using translation services for multilateral Fellowships where use of translation services may compromise learning outcomes or where English language capabilities differ substantially amongst Fellows. Where a Fellow has been nominated in more than one successful application, AHOs may be asked to determine which Fellowship the nominated Fellow is best suited to and replace them with a reserve Fellow in other applications. DFAT will not fund multiple airfares for the same Fellow to participate in more than one Fellowship in the same round.
• Overseas organizations and individuals are not eligible to apply for a Fellowship. They may, however, initiate contact with an Australian organisation to explore the organisation’s interest in applying for a Fellowship grant.

International Scholarships

Nationality: Australian organisations may nominate Fellows who are citizens of the following countries:

Asia Pacific: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis & Futuna. Latin America and Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo (Republic of), Congo (Democratic Republic of), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea (Republic of), Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe Other: Palestinian Territories, Turkey.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Fellowship; not have Australian permanent residence status or be applying for permanent residency

English language Requirements: Applicants must have an adequate level of English language ability to be able to fully participate in the program, including an ability to complete the Fellow’s Completion Survey at the conclusion of their Fellowship.

Supporting Material: Applicants must complete all sections of the application form marked as mandatory. These include a detailed Fellowship proposal, an Australian organisation capability statement, details of nominated and reserve Fellows, and a detailed budget. Applicants must also include letter(s) of support for all Fellows from the overseas counterpart(s).

How to Apply: Fellowship applications must be submitted online via SmartyGrants.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Fellowship application deadline is March 29, 2017.

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

105 Masters Scholarships at University of Nottingham in UK, 2017

The University of Nottingham is offering 105 scholarships for students starting full-time masters degree programmes in September 2017. Scholarships are available for full-time masters degree progammes in an area of study within the: Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Science.

The aim of the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from Africa, India or one of the countries of the Commonwealth.

The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. It was founded as University College Nottingham in 1881 and was granted a Royal Charter in 1948.

EU and International students whose first language is not English are required to have an appropriate grade/score in an approved examination in English language (such as IELTS) Academic) before they can register on an academic programme.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree programme at University of Nottingham.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are available for full-time masters degree programme, including MRes, at Nottingham for September 2017 in an area of study within the: Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Science.

Scholarship Award: 105 scholarships available for 2017 entry: 30 x 100% tuition fee and 75 x 50% of tuition fees 

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: Applicants can apply for this scholarship if they:

• Are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa, India, OR one of the countries of the Commonwealthlisted below
• Are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
• Have not already studied outside of your home country
• Are not currently studying at a University of Nottingham campus or are not a University of Nottingham graduate
• hold an offer to start a full-time masters degree programme, including MRes, at Nottingham for September 2017 in an area of study within the (click each link below to see which faculty your school / department is in): Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences

goog_1046230193Nationality: Students of Africa Africa, India, OR one of the countries of the Commonwealth can apply for these masters scholarships.

List of Countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

UK Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 24, 2017.

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