Are you a journalist with a great idea for a story that “Follows the Money,” but no funds to get it done? The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism would like to hear from you.

The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York, began offering reporting fellowships in the summer of 2014. We provide grants up to $15,000 and editorial support to experienced journalists that enables them to do the deep reporting necessary to produce high-impact investigative and enterprise stories that tackle critical issues related to the global economy, finance and business.

We generally accept applications twice a year. The deadline for Winter 2021 Fellowships is February 12, 2021. Applications for the Summer 2021 Fellowships will be due July 16, 2021. However, we will consider time-sensitive projects on a case-by-case basis outside of the deadline periods. If you have a project that might qualify, please contact us at mcgrawcenter@journalism.cuny.edu.

Fellowship stories must have an economic or financial angle, but you don’t need to be a business reporter to apply. Many of our previous Fellows have been generalists, or cover beats such as health care, education or the environment. Others focus on issues such as corporate accountability or inequality. Here are a few examples of their work:

• Palm oil labor abuses linked to world’s top brands, banks Associated Press
• Hurricane fallout creates financial ruin for Puerto Rico’s seniors with reverse mortgages USA Today and the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
• Is Getting Pregnant “Medically Necessary” Right Now? MIT Technology Review
• When Big Tech Goes Green, Taxpayers Help Foot the Bill Bloomberg Businessweek
• Company insiders are selling stock during buybacks and making additional profits when stock prices jump. And it’s legal. Washington Post
• How the Norcross Political Machine Muscled in on Prime Real Estate in New Jersey’s Poorest City WNYC & Pro Publica
• New Workers of the World: Capturing the voices of workers facing unprecedented change Bloomberg Businessweek
• Two Nations, One Aquifer: A series about water at the border Albuquerque Journal 

You’ll find answers to many questions in our FAQ, as well as more information on our current Fellows and their projects here. Our past Fellows can be found on the following pages: 2019 Fellows, 2018 Fellows; 2017 Fellows; 2016 Fellows; 2015 Fellows; 2014 Fellows. The Fellowship Stories page contains links to all of the stories they have published.

About the Fellowship

The McGraw Fellowship provides editorial and financial support to journalists who need the time and resources to produce a significant investigative or enterprise story that provides fresh insight into an important business, financial or economic topic. We accept applications for in-depth text, video or audio pieces, and we encourage proposals that take advantage of more than one storytelling form to create a multimedia package. This is not a residency Fellowship, however (even outside of the current pandemic). All Fellows work from their own offices.

The Fellowship provides a grant of up to $15,000 for each project. The exact amount will depend on the time it takes to complete the project and the expenses needed; freelance journalists may also use some of the funding as a stipend for living expenses during the Fellowship. We look for applicants with a proven ability to report and execute a complex project in their proposed medium; ideally, candidates will also have a strong background or reporting expertise on the subject of their project.

The McGraw Center provides editorial supervision during the Fellowship. We work with the Fellows to develop their projects during the reporting phase and frequently edit the completed stories. We also assist with placing the articles in established print, radio or digital outlets. The stories run on the McGraw Center website as well. You’ll find them on the Fellowship Stories page.

Eligibility

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism is open to anyone with at least five years professional experience in journalism. Freelance journalists, as well as reporters and editors currently working at a news organization or a journalism non-profit, may apply.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a well-focused story proposal of no more than three pages through the accompanying online form. Think of it as pitch, much like you would submit to an editor at a newspaper, magazine, digital outlet, or radio station: give us enough preliminary reporting and documentation to demonstrate that the story is solid. The proposal should highlight what’s new and significant about the story, why it matters and what its potential impact might be. The proposal should also note where significant stories on the subject have run elsewhere and how the proposed piece would differ. Applicants should also briefly outline a proposed reporting plan and a timeline for completing the story, and let us know if a media outlet is lined up to run the story.

In addition, applicants should enclose three journalism samples. The samples should be professionally published work that showcases your ability to tackle an in-depth story in the proposed medium. Please also provide us with a resume and references from two editors or others familiar with your work. If getting references is a problem, please contact us to discuss alternatives.

Budget

No budget is required at the time of application. Applicants chosen as finalists will be asked to provide an estimated budget at that time.

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Qualification: PhD
Department: Politics and International Relations
Application deadline: 16 April 2021
Start date: 27 September 2021

Studentship

4-year ERC-funded PhD studentship on the “Towards a Third Nuclear Age” research project.

The School of History, Politics and International Relations (HyPIR) at the University of Leicester invites applications for fully-funded PhD studentship on the European Research Council-funded “Towards a Third Nuclear Age” research project led by Professor Andrew Futter.

We welcome PhD research proposals on any aspect of the move towards a “Third Nuclear Age” from any theoretical perspective, including but not limited to:

• the impact of new, emerging and disruptive technology on nuclear order;
• the concept of nuclear ages;
• how nuclear risks are changing in different parts of the world.

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Funding

The award is for 4-years full time study, beginning 27 September 2021.

• Funding for UK/EU students will include a UK tuition fee waiver and a maintenance grant of £15,609 pa.
• Applications from international students are welcome, but will only be eligible for a waiver of tuition fees and no stipend.The successful candidate will have access to funding for conference attendance, be supported to develop their own research portfolio, and contribute to the team’s research activities and outputs.Official website
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is delighted to offer at least one scholarship to encourage high achieving scholars from the Global South to study for a master’s degree commencing in 2021.

IDS Graduate Scholarships are supported by a number of generous funders including the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust and Dr Purna Chander Kotagiri Fund.

These scholarships are available to international students from low- or lower-middle-income countries who have accepted a full-time place on an IDS master’s degree. Preference for one scholarship will be given to female students from Africa or Asia. Priority for all scholarships will be given to those who have the greatest potential to make a difference in their home countries after completing the degree.

Type of award

Taught full-time master’s degree plus essential living costs

Award amount

Up to £18,500 for fees and up to £11,000 for essential living costs

Eligibility

The scholarship is only open to applicants who are nationals of and currently living in a low or lower-middle income country. For details please refer to the World Bank’s country list.
Applicants:

• Must have proven academic skills and an established career with a track record of excellence and achievement in the field of development
• Must be able to demonstrate, through your previous experience and future plans, that you are committed to working for development – be it educational, economic, social or cultural – in your home country
• Must not have studied nor worked in a high-income (developed) country
• Must meet all of IDS and the University of Sussex’s general entrance requirements.
• Must have received an unconditional offer on a full-time taught IDS master’s degree (see our list of IDS master’s courses) by 30 April 2021 (it is possible to apply for the scholarship before receiving an offer of a place).

It is not possible to defer an award made in one academic year to a later academic year if a student is unable to take up the original place.

Application procedure

Applications for the scholarship award should be submitted via our online IDS Scholarship Application Form.

In fairness to other applicants, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who have not already secured sufficient funds to meet the remaining tuition and living expenses at the time of application (after taking account of the possible award of this Scholarship) and you must provide evidence of how you will fund your expenses.

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Find out about our terms and conditions

The closing date for receipt of scholarship applications is 30 April 2021.

Your application will be reviewed and successful candidates may be called for an interview (by phone, Zoom or Microsoft Teams). Once an award has been approved, the candidate will be notified in writing by 31 July 2021.  Please note that you should not make irreversible plans to leave for the UK until you have received a formal offer letter for the scholarship

Application deadline

The deadline to submit your scholarship application is 30 April 2021 and you must have accepted an unconditional offer on an IDS master’s degree by 30 April 2021.

Contact details

If you have any questions regarding the scheme please email: teaching@ids.ac.uk

Availability

Available to:
International (low or lower-middle income countries)

At level(s):
PG (taught)

Application deadline:
30 April 2021

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The position is located in the Office of Administrative Services (OAS) and reports directly to the Director.

The Office of Administrative Services provides general administrative and management support to the Secretariat. Its functions include financial management and control, preparation of proposed budgets, assessment of contributions of member States, recruitment of staff and contractors, procurement of goods and services, personnel management and security.

The applicant is expected to be experienced in all matters within the full range of human resources management issues of the administrative unit and to use initiative to resolve problems and identify exceptions. The applicant is also expected to adhere to applicable UN guidelines, policies and procedures while undertaking these duties.Responsibilities

• Within limits of delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
  

  General

  • Provide advice and support the Director and staff on a wide range of human resources related matters;
  • Prepare reports and participate and/or lead special human resources projects;
  • Keep abreast of developments in all areas of human resources in the Authority and at the United Nations;
  • Carry out as directed, the full range of staff and human resource administration related issues, ensuring that the Authority’s requirements are met;
  • Prepare and maintain staffing table records; interpret and apply staff rules relating to human resource issues; carry out staffing projects and compile information for ad hoc status reports on those issues;
  • Carry out as directed, all administrative actions in complying with the Authority’s operational procedures for Recruitment, transfer, placement, separation, promotions of staff, as well as mobility and career development, gender equality and staff management relations;
  • Clarify and brief staff on applicable conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements, under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
  • Recruitment and Placement
  • Identify upcoming vacancies; prepare vacancy announcements, review applications and provide a short-list for recruitment;
  • Arrange and conduct interviews to select candidates; review recommendation on the selection of candidate by Senior Management; serve as Ex-Officio in Appointment and Promotion Bodies, examination boards and prepare and present cases to these bodies;
  • Prepare job offers for successful candidates;
  • Monitor and evaluate recruitment and placement-related activities and recommend changes or corrections related to procedures as necessary;
  • Supervise and monitor the work of the Human Resources Assistant in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions, including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables and processing of contracts.

   

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  • Provide advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules; review and provide advice on exceptions to policies, regulation and rules;
  • Administer and provide advice on salary and related benefits; determine and recommend benefits and entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status;
  • Review policies and procedures and recommend changes as required;
  • Review and recommend level of remuneration for consultants.
  • Process education grant claims.

   

  Staff development and career support

  • Identify and analyze staff development/training and career support needs and design programmes to meet identified needs; prepare monitoring reports on staff development and career support programmes;
  • Conduct training assessment needs and act as Co-ordinator of the Language Training Programme;
  • Develop training plans and monitor compliance with mandatory training requirements;
  • Provide advice on mobility and career development to staff, particularly young professionals and staff in the General Service and related categories;
  • Design, plan, monitor and provide induction orientation programme and briefing to new staff members;
  • Provide performance management advice to staff and management; assist supervisors and staff with understanding and using the performance reporting system
    

    Other duties

    • Advise and counsel staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements;
    • Conduct and co-ordinate salary surveys assessing the labour market, establish salaries and related allowances of locally-recruited staff;Competencies

    Professionalism: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

    Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

    Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

    Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

    Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision- making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly.Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, organizational development, business or public administration, social sciences, education, law or related field. A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Work Experience

    A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration, law or related area is required.
    Experience in managing a diverse work unit is required.
    Experience with management of benefits and entitlement is highly desirable.
    Experience working with the human resources module of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.
    Experience in supporting an organization-wide change management programme is desirable.Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the Authority. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.Assessment

    Qualified applicants may be evaluated through a competency-based interview and/or other assessment methods.Special Notice

    Candidates eligible for consideration must also be nationals of ISA Member States.

    Consideration is given to achieving diverse gender, geographical and economic representation at the ISA, to the extent possible.

    ISA reserves the right to not make any appointment to the vacancy, and/or to make an appointment at a lower level from the one advertised

    All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.United Nations Considerations

    According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

    Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

    The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

    Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

    The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

    Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

    No Fee

    THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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What is an ICP?

International master programmes (ICPs) are accredited (advanced or initial) master programmes (EQF 7) consisting of 2 or 4 semesters (60 or 120 ECTS respectively) on a subject that is relevant to or specific for sustainable development. We support a selection of 15 ICPs and provide 12 scholarships per ICP programme.

Who can receive an ICP scholarship (eligibility criteria)?

You can only apply for a scholarship if you meet the following requirements:

• Nationality and country of residence:  A candidate should be a national and resident of one of the 31 eligible countries (not necessarily the same country) at the time of the application.
• Age: The maximum age for a master programme candidate is 35 for an initial master and 45 for an advanced master. The candidate cannot exceed this age on the first of January of the intake year.
•  Professional background and experience: Priority is given to candidates who are employed in academic institutions, research institutes, governments, the social economy or NGOs, or who aim at a career in one of these sectors. However, master candidates employed in the profit sector or newly graduated candidates without any work experience can be eligible for the scholarship as well, depending on their motivation and profile.
• Fungibility with other VLIR-UOS funding: Candidates working in a university where we already fund IUC, TEAM or SI projects, can receive an ITP-ICP scholarship if they clearly motivate the reason of their application and clarify why the participation at the ICP programme cannot be funded as part of the existing IUC, Team or SI programme or project funds.
• VLIR-UOS scholarship applications and previously awarded scholarships: A candidate can only submit one scholarship application to us per year – irrespective of the scholarship type – and can therefore only be selected for one of our scholarships per year.
• The Master programme candidate has never received a scholarship from the Belgian government to attend a master programme or equivalent or was never enrolled in a Flemish higher education institution to attend a master programme or equivalent before the first of January of the intake year.
  

  What are important scholarship selection criteria?

  The selection commission of each ICP-programme will make a selection out of the eligible scholarship candidates. When making a selection they take into account a number of selection criteria:

  • Motivation : it is essential that the motivation and professional goals of the candidate demonstrate the possibility of transferring knowledge/skills or creating extension activities and highlight themes relevant to sustainable development, which are also pertinent to the course. Not only academic results are important, but also and especially the potential of the candidate to become an “actor of change” in his/her home country after the study or training.
  • Professional experience: preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a higher possibility of implementing and/or transferring newly gained knowledge/skills upon return to the home country, preferably in a research institution, a higher education institution, the government sector (national/regional/local), the sector of social economy, or an NGO, thereby contributing to positive societal change.
  • Gender : The selection committee aims at a relative balance between the number of male and female candidates that are awarded a VLIR-UOS scholarship. We strongly encourage female candidates to apply. You can read more on our gender policy here.
  • Regional balance : The selection committee aims at selection scholarship holders from different countries and regions and tries to ensure that 50% of a programme’s scholarships are granted to candidates from Least Developed Countries or Other Low Income Countries, given that there are sufficient qualitative candidates.
  • Social background : In case of two equally qualified candidates, preference will be given to candidates from a disadvantaged area within their country or an ethnic or social minority group.
  • Previously awarded scholarship: preference is given to candidates who have never received a scholarship to study in a higher income country (bachelor or master).

  What is the application procedure?

  In case you have any questions regarding your application or selection process, please contact the university directly!

  1. Check the eligibility criteria for a scholarship.
  2. If you meet all the criteria, have a look at the selected master programmes (15).You can find the links to the all the master programmes’ website here.
  3. If a specific programme catches your interest, visit the website of the organising university and follow its instructions.Via the university’s website, you will have to apply for both admission to the programme as well as for the scholarship itself. When you apply for the programme, be sure to mention whether you wish to apply for a scholarship.
  4. Do not apply for more than one master programme per year.The deadlines are determined by the programme.
  5. We receive the selection results of the programme organisers.We will contact the selected candidates as well as the waiting list candidates by e-mail as soon as possible after selection, by mid-June at the latest.
     

     Which costs are covered by the scholarship?

     We only provide scholarships for the full duration of the master programme. It is not possible to apply for a partial scholarship.

     The detailed current amounts and more information on the different allowances can be found in the document ‘Allowances and guidelines for VLIR-UOS scholarships’.

     Scholarship amounts can change at any time in line with decisions of the funding government.

     Why study in Flanders?

     Education and research are top priorities for Flanders (Vlaanderen) – the Dutch-speaking northern part of Belgium. The Flemish universities and university colleges rank among the best in Europe.

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4 WEEKS REMOTE (ONLINE): 28 JUNE-23 JULY 2021
Application deadline: 10 May 2021, 2359hrs (GMT+8)

Or

4 WEEKS REMOTE (ONLINE): 28 June-23 July 2021 with

2 WEEKS (12-23 JULY 2021) optional In-Singapore Programme*

Application deadline: 19 April 2021, 2359hrs (GMT+8)

*Sit in at venue(s) where online classes are conducted to engage instructors. Company visits, social activities, experience Singapore and campus tour (subjected to prevailing COVID-19 conditions). Should the optional In-Singapore Programme be suspended, all students enrolled will automatically take all 4 weeks of classes remotely

WHY SMU?

Established in 2000, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its teaching excellence and world-class research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. Come and experience SMU’s distinctive pedagogy of small class sizes and seminar-style teaching in our lush city campus, set within the heart of Singapore’s cosmopolitan cityscape.

COURSES

Gain new insights and perspectives on trends and developments in Asia from SMU faculty.

Each course confers one SMU Credit Unit, equivalent to 6 – 7.5 ECTS, 10 – 12 CATS, 3 – 4 US semester credit hours.

Only one course can be selected from each cluster, with a maximum of 2 courses.
Please consult your university administrators on the transfer of the course credits before sending in your application.
Please check and convert the timings based on your time zone and daylight savings time. Note that courses will be taught synchronously, meaning at the posted course meeting time in Singapore local time.

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The Humphrey Program brings young and mid-career professionals from designated countries to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

• An undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree
• A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
• Limited or no prior experience in the United States
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• A record of public service in the community
• English language ability

Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section or Binational Fulbright Commission in your country of residence to learn about possible specific program requirements.

FELLOWSHIP STIPEND

The Fellowship provides for:

• Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
• Pre-academic English language training, if required;
• A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
• Accident and sickness coverage;
• A book allowance;
• A one-time computer subsidy;
• Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the Program and domestic travel to required program events);
• A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.
  

  PROGRAM FIELDS

  Human and Institutional Development

  Economic Development

  This field may be interpreted very broadly. Suitable candidates include policy makers and administrative managers focusing on contemporary development issues including population growth, agriculture and industrial development, poverty and income distribution, labor markets, and foreign trade. Individuals who are working in the fields of sustainable development and micro-finance in the public or private sector are also appropriate.

  Finance and Banking

  Suitable candidates include individuals who are involved in the management of financial institutions, the regulation of depository institutions and securities, transnational lending and trade financing, or public-private partnerships. Corporate financial managers and analysts are appropriate if they are interested in and able to convey how their work will impact the development of the country. Individuals in this field are not suitable for the Humphrey Fellowship Program if they are primarily concerned with expanding a corporate entity’s market share.

  Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration

  This field may be interpreted very broadly. Policy issues that past Fellows addressed have included: regional economic and workforce development planning; public management and leadership; financial management in public and non-profit organizations; poverty and inequality; gender; public finance and revenue administration; domestic and foreign development policies; political transition to market-based democracy; planning and the global knowledge economy; and private sector development.

  Technology Policy and Management

  Network administrators, engineers, and urban planners involved in formulating technology policy and planning and managing technological change and systems are suitable candidates in this field. Officials in the Ministry of Education and educators who teach technology and science in higher education institutions and can demonstrate leadership in curriculum development or administration in this field are also appropriate candidates.

  Human Resource Management

  The most suitable candidates in this field are those individuals dealing with institutional change and setting personnel policies and procedures. These might be human resource managers or individuals from various fields who have been charged with re-organizing a department or ministry, for example.

  Rights and Freedoms

  Communications/Journalism

  Appropriate candidates include those using media in all its current forms to facilitate global development for their country. Journalists in this field could work for private media outlets or state-run public broadcasters with a focus on independent reporting and transparency. Journalists can work in any platform (print, broadcast, online) using digital and social media tools to cover a wide variety of subject beats, including but not limited to public affairs, arts and features, social issues, business news and investigative topics. Other individuals might manage the public or internal communications for non-governmental organizations, for state-run media, governmental agencies and private business enterprises.

  International Religious Freedom

  Individuals who are contributing to local, national, or international efforts to promote religious freedom are appropriate candidates. Successful candidates may support efforts to combat and monitor religious persecution and discrimination; recommend, implement, or advocate for policies in their country or region to protect or expand rights to freely practiced religions; or develop programs and projects to promote interfaith dialogue and/or international religious freedom.

  Law and Human Rights

  Attorneys, judges, and human rights activists are the most suitable candidates in this field. The range of law specializations is far reaching; some of the more common include: constitutional, criminal, business, civil rights, family/child, alternative dispute resolution, international humanitarian, international trade, international business, intellectual property, and telecommunications law. Individuals engaged in legal and judicial reform and the administration of justice also are appropriate candidates.

  Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention

  Candidates include foreign government officials, NGO activists, and media specialists who are focused on anti-trafficking issues. Humphrey Fellows can focus in areas of public administration, NGO administration, law and human rights, social work, communications and journalism, and public health as applied to anti-trafficking program management and policy-making.

  Sustainable Lands

  Agricultural and Rural Development

  Suitable candidates include individuals from the public sector, non-governmental organizations, and business focused on agricultural and food system development and/or rural development. The field includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of specialization: food security, sustainable farming systems, agricultural research, extension management, agricultural marketing and value-chain management, post-harvest technology and food safety, trade and food policy, and rural livelihood enhancement.

  Natural Resources, Environmental and Climate Change

  Natural resource and environmental managers are appropriate candidates for this field. Policy makers working on the protection of natural resources, water quality, pollution control, land use, conservation, and environmental impact assessment are also suitable. Climate change is a critical emerging field open to professionals working in a range of disciplines, including policy development, clean technologies, carbon management, and response planning or adaptation to new climate patterns.

  Urban and Regional Planning

  Appropriate candidates for this field include architects, engineers, planners, urban designers, urban economists and sociologists, and historic preservation specialists. The field of Urban and Regional Planning should be broadly interpreted to include the following: urban infrastructure, transportation policy and planning, water and sanitation, town and rural planning, land use and urban design, housing and real estate development, international and comparative planning, environmental protection and planning, ecological land development, public policy, social policy, urban redevelopment policy, economic development and planning, regional economic integration, economic conversion, urban finance management, and urban spatial analysis using geographic information systems.

  Thriving Communities

  Contagious and Infectious Diseases

  Physicians, health educators, and practitioners with management and policy-making responsibilities working to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious and contagious disease threats and improve global health security are appropriate candidates for this field.

  Public Health Policy and Management

  Physicians, clinicians with management responsibilities, health educators, and other practitioners with policy-making responsibilities in this field are suitable candidates. Past Fellows’ interests have included: management of public health care organizations, health care delivery through community-based organizations, reproductive, adolescent and child health, and epidemiology in public health practice. Candidates who are primarily practitioners in their field are not appropriate. For example, dentists whose program goals are to be more effective dentists in a clinical setting are not appropriate candidates for the program. Instead, dentists or other practitioners who are interested in acquiring skills and knowledge to become better administrators of public health programs, which might, for example, promote health education in their community or country, would be a better fit for the program.

  HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention

  Physicians, health educators, communication specialists, and policy analysts who are interested in HIV/AIDS policy, treatment and prevention are appropriate candidates for this field. Candidates with a primary focus on clinical treatment are not appropriate.

  Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention

  Candidates in this field may be focused on problems of alcohol, drug and tobacco use as well as broader areas of public health that relate to substance abuse, such as HIV/AIDS, mental health, medicine, psychology, social work and counseling. Previous Fellows in the substance abuse field have come from schools and universities, community-based treatment and prevention programs, hospitals, criminal justice settings and local or national policy agencies. Fellows in this field will have access to strong university-based research program as well as contacts with community, state and national professionals and provider groups working in substance abuse.

  Educational Administration, Planning and Policy

  Individuals who are contributing to national or regional education planning, policy development and implementation make good candidates. University professors with an exclusively academic focus are not suitable; however, university professors in administrative or policy-making positions are eligible. Candidate profiles also include those focused in the more technical areas of education: curriculum development, instruction and learning assessment techniques, program design and adult learning, teacher training, and the use of technology in higher education. These individuals may be teachers if they also have additional responsibilities in the areas above.

  Higher Education Administration

  This field of study is intended for individuals who devote a significant portion of their professional life to policy formation, strategic decision-making, planning and management in higher education. Individuals holding administrative or policy-making positions at institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations or government ministries are eligible. Suitable candidates also include those focused on functional areas of higher education, such as curriculum design techniques for instruction and learning assessment, vocational and life-long learning programs, and areas of higher education administration such as financial management, student affairs, academic affairs, business affairs, recruitment and admissions, development and alumni relations, and the use of technology in higher education. These individuals can be faculty at institutions of higher education if they also have significant responsibilities in the areas listed above.

  Teaching of English as a Foreign Language

  Appropriate candidates include teacher trainers and master teachers in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language if they are interested in teacher training, curriculum development, and methodology.

  FELLOWSHIP COMPONENTS

  Shortly after arriving in the U.S., Humphrey Fellows will prepare individual program plans for their professional development, detailing their goals and objectives for the year, including courses, seminars, special projects, professional and community activities. The main program components are:

  Humphrey Seminar
  A core part of the Fellowship is a special year-long Humphrey Seminar organized by the host university. In the seminar, Fellows are introduced to the skills and perspectives they will need as global leaders, share approaches to common issues and problems in their regions, and learn about many aspects of U.S. culture and society.

  Academic Enrichment
  Fellows are placed in groups of seven to fifteen at selected U.S. universities, which serve as their academic and professional base. Fellows audit or register for a partial course load to enable them to travel and network with their American peers and experts in their field of work, attend conferences, and engage in a professional affiliation (work experience) without the pressure of meeting specific degree or diploma requirements

  Professional Development
  The purpose of the Humphrey Fellowship is to enrich Fellows’ professional skills and knowledge. The Program provides Fellows opportunities to meet and exchange information and share experiences with their American counterparts and Humphrey colleagues from around the world. Through conferences, networking meetings, seminars and workshops, Fellows expand their perspectives on their work and on global issues. The culmination of the Fellowship year is a six-week work experience, or Professional Affiliation, arranged by the Fellows, that involves them with American organizations and provides another opportunity for meeting and working with their American peers. The Institute of International Education also facilitates professional enhancement workshops that engage Fellows in cross-disciplinary and multi-regional exchanges.

  The Washington Global Leadership Forum
  All Fellows attend this four-day seminar in Washington, D.C. to learn more about U.S. institutions, federal agencies, and international organizations. Humphrey Fellows meet with representatives of key organizations, participate in sessions on leadership and professional development, and make professional contacts. The Global Leadership Forum provides an opportunity for Fellows to meet their Humphrey colleagues from all host campuses and to initiate the friendships and professional relationships that will continue throughout the Fellowship year and beyond.

  English Language Courses
  Fellows who are otherwise strong Humphrey candidates but need improved English to benefit fully from the Humphrey experience participate in intensive English language training before the start of their Humphrey Fellowship Program (usually during the summer months). If needed, Fellows can also take additional English language courses at their host universities.

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This scholarship is based on cooperation between Dagens Industri, utbildning.se and Stockholm School of Economics and covers the full tuition fee of SEK 495.000 + VAT for SSE MBA Executive Format.

The training starts on December 6, 2021 and is completed part-time for 18 months, in parallel with regular work. Study trips are also made abroad

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for the scholarship it is required that you have a degree equivalent to 180 credits and at least five years of relevant work experience.

English Language Requirements: Applicants must have very good English skills.

How to Apply

The application is made online, click the Apply here-button to be taken to the application form. Please note that the form is in Swedish. However, the application can be in English

Application Deadline

Scholarship application deadline is June 18th 2021.

Application process

12 to 15 of the applicants are asked to provide a full application, and 5 to 7 finalists are interviewed and presented to the jury, consisting of representatives from Dagens Industri, utbildning.se and Stockholm School of Economics. The jury selects the recipient of the scholarship.

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Monash International Tuition Scholarships (MITS) are provided by Monash University to support international students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees.

A MITS covers the course tuition fees that would otherwise be payable by the student.

Applications

• 31 August each year
• Total scholarship value
• Based on the applicable course fee

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

• An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

• meet Monash’s competitive scholarship selection process requirements, and
• meet Monash’s English language proficiency requirements.
  

  Benefits

  Monash International Tuition Scholarship covers the cost of:

  • course tuition fees; and
  • a single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy.

  Selection criteria

  Monash scholarships are very competitive and are awarded based on your academic record, any research outputs and prior research experience.

  If successful in receiving a MITS, please ensure you familiarise yourself with the conditions and benefits as specified in the policy and procedures.

  How to apply

  Application for graduate research scholarships is done at the time of applying for your course, unless you are already enrolled.  Whether you are a new or current student, the same application process is used for both admission and/or scholarship via our Applicant Portal.  You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying as you are automatically considered for all graduate research scholarships (where eligible).

  INTERNATIONAL (Round 1)
  opens 1 September, closes 31 March

  INTERNATIONAL (Round 3)
  opens 1 April, closes 31 August

  Many scholarships can have different application processes. Make sure to read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline.

  If you are a new applicant, you must have obtained an Expression of Interest (EOI) from the relevant faculty before starting your application.

  For more information visit our website or contact our Graduate Research Admissions team on
  E: mgro-apply@monash.edu or T: +61 3 99051538

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These awards are designed to reward applicants who have been offered a place to study with UEA and who can clearly and concisely explain how studying here at UEA will help them to make an outstanding contribution to their chosen field of study.​

Type of Course: Postgraduate Taught
Total Value: £4000

CRITERIA

• International Fees
• Self Funded

School/Faculty

• Any

Country / Region

• International

Academic Excellence

Can clearly and concisely explain how studying here at UEA will help them to make an outstanding contribution to their chosen field of study and how they can contribute to the UEA campus society

Applicant’s Nationality

• Any

Country of Domicile

• Any

APPLICATION PROCESS

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There are a number of scholarships available to students at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen (Hanze UAS). Certain scholarships are funded (or co-funded) by Hanze UAS and others by the Dutch government. By providing financial support to incoming international students, Hanze UAS and its partners strive to give people all over the world access to higher education.

Scholarships for Non-EEA Students

The Hanze Scholarship programme offers scholarships to master’s students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to pursue their master’s degree at Hanze UAS, Groningen. The scholarship is a contribution towards to costs of living in the Netherlands and is, in principle, awarded for the nominal duration of the programme.

Requirements

• Your nationality is non-EEA.
• You are admitted to one of these full-time Master programmes, starting September 2021:
  
  • European Master in Renewable Energy
  • European Master in Sustainable Energy System Management
  • Master Data Science for Life Sciences
  • Master Energy for Society
  • Master in Fine Art and Design:
    • Interrelational Art Practices (iRAP)
    • Media, Art, Design and Technology (MADtech)
    • Painting
  • Master International Communication
  • Master of Music:
    • Classical Music
    • New Audiences and Innovative Practice
    • New York Jazz
  • Master Smart Systems Engineering
  • MSc in Business Studies – Interdisciplinary Business Professional
• Please note that programmes may set specific requirements, you can find these on the programme pages (see above)
  

  Application procedure

  • Application for the Hanze Scholarship is open from 1 March upto and including 30 April 2021.
  • If you wish to be eligible for the scholarship you first have to be admitted to the programme itself. For information on how to get enrolled please see Application and (re-)enrolment.
  • Admitted students will receive an invitation to apply for the scholarship and a link to the Hanze Scholarship application form from the programme’s admissions officer.
  • You will be informed about the result of our selection on 12 June 2021 at the latest.
  • Further practical information concerning acceptance of the scholarship, procedure and payment will be sent to you after selection.

  Amount and payment

  • The Hanze Scholarship amounts to € 10,000 per academic year.
  • The Hanze Scholarship is a contribution towards to costs of living and cannot be used to reduce the tuition fee. However, a grant letter stating the amount of the scholarship can be used to the reduce the total amount of the financial guarantee.
  • Please note that € 10,000 is only part of what is needed to be able to study at Hanze UAS. See our pages on costs of living and immigration procedures for more information.

  The Hanze Scholarship in the second year

  Hanze Scholarships are, in principle, awarded for the nominal duration of the programme. Upon sufficient study progress students who are awarded a Hanze Scholarship for the academic year 2021-2022 and are enrolled in a 1,5 or two year programme will be given the opportunity to apply for a Hanze Scholarship 2022-2023 for the second year of their studies at Hanze UAS.

  Students of the following programmes can apply for a Hanze Scholarship of € 10,000 (for one year):

  • Master in Fine Art and Design:
    • Interrelational Art Practices (iRAP)
    • Media, Art, Design and Technology (MADtech)
    • Painting
  • Master of Music
    • Classical Music
    • New Audiences and Innovative Practice
    • New York Jazz

  Students of the following programmes can apply for a Hanze Scholarship of € 5,000 (for third semester):

  • European Master in Renewable Energy
  • European Master in Sustainable Energy System Management
  • Master Data Science for Life Sciences
  • Master Energy for Society
  • Master International Communication
  • Master Smart Systems Engineering

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Scholarship Program Overview（Direct Application)

1) Amount of scholarship

Annual sum of ¥2.0 million, ¥1.5 million or ¥1.0 million, determined on the basis of evaluations by our selection committee.
Annual sum of ¥500,000 for applicants receiving scholarships or benefits from other sources

Note: A scholarship recipient’s failure to make satisfactory academic progress or any unethical or immoral behavior or illegal act by the recipient may result in a reduction or withdrawal of his/her scholarship.

2) Period covered by scholarship

One year: From April 2021 to March 2022
*Recipients must be enrolled in their university for the entire period covered by the scholarship. Recipients may apply for a renewal of their scholarship for up to two times, for a total scholarship period of three years.

3) Applicant categories

1. New applicants: Applicants who have not previously received a scholarship from the Foundation
2. Renewing applicants: Applicants who have previously received a scholarship from the Foundation
*For renewing applicants, we accept only those who had enough achievements and advancements over the past one year.
*Copying of the past application materials will cause you to be disqualified.

4) Grounds for withdrawal of scholarship support

(1) The scholarship recipient withdraws from school.
(2) The recipient takes a leave of absence from school or does not attend classes for an extended period.
(3) The recipient fails to advance toward his or her degree or is at risk of failing to meet graduation requirements.
(4) The recipient is not expected to graduate due to injury or illness.
(5) The recipient fails to make satisfactory academic progress or engages in unethical behavior.
(6) Circumstances render the scholarship unnecessary.
(7) Circumstances other than the above arise that disqualify the recipient.
(8) The recipient is expelled from school for disciplinary reasons.
(9) The recipient otherwise ceases to meet scholarship criteria

Eligibility   <CURRENT RESIDENTS in JAPAN ONLY>

*Those who are outside Japan at the time of application, document screening, interview, or certification ceremony are not eligible for selection.

(1) Applicants must be self-supporting international students residing in Japan with “college student” status and must be 38
years old or younger as of April 1, 2021.
(2) Applicants must be enrolled in an official degree program at a university or graduate school in Japan and pursuing studies in
a field directly relating to human health (such as medicine, pharmacology, biology, nutrition, physical education, or
engineering {for engineering, must also be a field directly relating to medicine/pharmacology, *applicants will be disqualified
unless the relationship with medicine/pharmacology is clearly stated in the Scholarship Application Form}) or business
administration (for students from developing countries where business administration is not an established discipline,
“international relations” is also acceptable). (Students in the first and second years of undergraduate degree programs are
not eligible to apply. Third- and higher-year undergraduate students are neither eligible to apply, except for those with
particularly excellent academic records, such as those with straight A’s.)
(3) Applicants must be highly motivated, possess an outstanding academic record, and demonstrate personal integrity.
(4) Applicants must be involved in creative or innovative research.
(5) Applicants must be able to have their supervising professor or other person provide appropriate guidance and pre-checking
of the documents they submit to the Foundation (including application documents).
(6) Applicants are not permitted to leave Japan for 40 or more days in total during the period covered by the scholarship.
(7) Applicants must have an international perspective and demonstrate the ability to lead and serve as a bridge between Japan
and other countries.
(8) Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial aid.
(9) Applicants must give full support and cooperations to events held by the Foundation and must contribute to building network
between scholarship recipients.
(10) Applicants must be motivated to study the Japanese language.
*The Scholarship Application Form may be completed in English, but selection points will be deducted if applicants fail to
show any motivation to study Japanese in the Scholarship Application Form and interview .
(11) Applicants must meet the requirements specified in (1) to (10) above and other requirements stipulated by the Foundation.
*Those who are unlikely to complete their studies within the standard period for completion are ineligible

Applications

1) How to apply

We have introduced an Application Support System. Applicants must complete online submission then mail the original documents to the Foundation.

DOWNLOADS (Japanese versions only)
Download the Scholarship Application Form and the Letter of Recommendation (Include the Ranking and the Statement of Reasons if applicable) from below.
*When preparing a typewritten recommendation letter, either the PDF or Excel format may be used. However, the signature must be handwritten by the recommender.
*There are different application forms for applicants from the medical fields and for applicants from the business fields, as well as for new applicants and for renewing applicants. Your application will be ineligible if you do not use the correct form.

[Medicine, Pharmacology, Biology, Nutrition, Physical Education, or Engineering majors]
2021 Application Form for New applicants <Medical fields>: PDF format (approx. 226kb)
2021 Application Form for Renewing applicants <Medical fields>: PDF format (approx. 239kb)

[Business related majors]
2021 Application Form for New applicants <Business fields>: PDF format (approx. 223kb)
2021 Application Form for Renewing applicants <Business fields>: PDF format (approx. 233kb)

[Letter of Recommendation]
For New applicants: Excel format (approx. 28kb)
For Renewing applicants: Excel format (approx. 30kb)

1. From the top page of the Foundation’s website, choose “Apply Now” to enter the Application Support System. Follow the instructions under “Application Process” to enter your basic information and submit your Scholarship Application Form (excluding letter of recommendation), Academic Transcript, and Japanese translation (only if you completed the application form in English) as PDF files. (Do not upload papers or other undesignated documents.)
*Lack of pages or necessary documents will cause you to be disqualified. (The page with photograph should be scanned in colors.)
*Be sure to attach a photograph to the Scholarship Application Form you submit online.
*Be sure to use a scanner to digitize your form as a PDF file. (We do not accept PDFs created from photographs using smartphone applications and the like. Do not scan using horizontal [landscape] orientation.)
*You will be disqualified if there are any differences between the content of the Scholarship Application Form and the basic information you entered. (Special attention should be paid to your name and research subject.)
You cannot cancel your online submission, so please be cautious when making online submission.

2. Write the reference number issued after online submission in the required five spaces (refer to STEP04 of the “Application Process”) on your application documents, and mail the documents to the Foundation. In addition to these five spaces, you must also write the reference number on the envelope containing your letter of recommendation, the envelope in which you send your Scholarship Application Form, and all other envelopes used in the application

Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation Office
Otsuka Group Osaka Headquarters Building
3-2-27 Otedori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
540-0021, Japan

Notes:
*You will be disqualified if there are any differences between the content of the Scholarship Application Form you submitted online and the one sent to the Foundation by mail.
*Documents submitted will not be used for any purpose other than the business of the Foundation.
*The documents will not be returned to applicants.

2) Application materials

1. Scholarship Application Form for your application category (Use the form designated by the Foundation, printed on a single side on A4 size paper. Please leave pages unstapled. You will be disqualified if the application form lacks any of the pages.)
   *All documents other than the letter of recommendation must be handwritten in Japanese or English by the applicant (do not use erasable pen). Applications completed in English must be accompanied by a Japanese translation (those submitted without complete and accurate Japanese translation will be disqualified. You will also be disqualified if the Japanese translation fails to indicate the character counts of the sections that have predetermined character limits). If you are to submit the applications in English, make sure to read parts explaining about Japanese translation in our Application FAQs.
   *Please note that application forms are different for new and renewing applicants, as well as for the medical fields and the business fields applicants. Your application will be ineligible if you do not use the correct form.
   *Renewing applicants must not copy from a Scholarship Application Form submitted for a previous application. You will be disqualified if you copy any material from a previous application. Even if there has been no change in your future aspirations and research subjects, you should rewrite your application in new words.
   *Applicants submitting application documents (including the contents of the Scholarship Application Form and Japanese translations) that appear not to have been checked appropriately by their supervising professor shall be disqualified.
2. Letter of recommendation duly signed by the recommender and placed in a sealed envelope for submission (letters written in English must be accompanied by a Japanese translation).
   *If a professor is to recommend two or more applicants, please rank the applicants and state the reasons behind, then enclose the statement of reasons (推薦順位とその理由書) in the same envelope with the letter of recommendation.  (This does not apply when only one applicant is recommended.)
3. Color photograph: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm photo showing the applicant facing forward from the chest up, taken no longer than six months ago (Paste the photo to the application form.)
4. Academic transcript: Most recent transcript, with course titles, credits earned, grades or other evaluations of student performance, and explanations of what the evaluations mean. (Pass/fail records alone are not acceptable.) Send a transcript current as of the most recent year for which level evaluations or grade evaluations were made. (Student grade reports are not acceptable. A statement of reasons for not having grades in the institution currently attended is not acceptable.)
   *At least one year’s worth of academic transcripts are required. If your most recent transcript only covers half a year, submit the one from the previous year as well.
5. Student registration certificate (in Japanese) issued on or after April 1, 2021. Photocopies are not acceptable.
6. Certificate of residence: Official copy of full record issued on or after the call for applications is made. Photocopies, records that do not show “Nationality/Region” and “Status of Residence, etc.,” and records that include an Individual Number (nicknamed “My Number”) are not acceptable.
7. [When applicable] Documents showing information on other scholarships and research grants: If the applicant is receiving a scholarship or research grant from another source between April 2021 and March 2022, include a copy of a document showing the name of the granting organization, the scholarship/grant amount and period, and other relevant information.

3) Application deadline

*Please note that different application deadlines are set for new applicants and renewing applicants.

1. New applicants: Applicants who have not previously received a scholarship from the Foundation
Online submissions: Thursday, March 11, 2021, 9:00 a.m. – Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Submissions by mail: Must arrive at the office no later than Thursday, April 22, 2021, 3:00 p.m.

2. Renewing applicants: Applicants who have previously received a scholarship from the Foundation
Online submissions: Thursday, March 11, 2021, 9:00 a.m. – Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Submissions by mail: Must arrive at the office no later than Thursday, April 15, 2021, 3:00 p.m

Screening Process, Selection, and Scholarship Payments

1) Screening process

The screening process involves reviewing the application documents and interviewing candidates who pass the documents review. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by the Foundation’s selection committee, with decisions finalized by the Board of Directors.
Applicants who do not pass the documents review will not be notified. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by the Foundation’s selection committee, with decisions finalized by the Foundation’s Representative Director. The interview portion of the process is generally carried out in early to mid July in Osaka or Tokyo.

2) Selection

Scholarship recipients will be selected and notified by early August. Attendance at the certification ceremony planned on Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28, and submission of a Letter of Agreement are compulsory for official certification as a scholarship recipient.

3) Scholarship payments

Scholarship payments are generally made twice annually on predetermined dates in September (after the certification ceremony) and December. Payments will be deposited directly into the recipient’s designated bank account.
*In the 2021 academic year, the first of the two payments will be made around the middle of September. Moreover, you will also receive a book purchase grant toward the cost of purchasing books useful in your research, Japanese language studies, and international understanding (the expected grant amount is approximately 10,000 yen). Please be aware that you will be required to submit a Reading Report (in around November) on all books purchased using the book purchase grant.

4) Planned number of recipients

Approx. 90 in fiscal 2021 (81 students received scholarships in fiscal 2020, 91 in fiscal 2019)

Scholarship type

1. The Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship is awarded with no obligation of repayment, except when false declaration is made or when
a recipient fails to perform their obligations.

​2. The Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship is free of any conditions related to post-graduation activities, including employment.

Obligations of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are expected to fulfill the following obligations:
(1) Comply with all rules stated in the Scholarship Guide and inform the Foundation promptly if they cease to satisfy any of the
conditions for granting the scholarship.
(2) Promptly notify the Representative Director of the Foundation if any of the following occurs:
i.   Leave of absence, reinstatement, transfer or withdrawal from school
ii.  Suspension or other disciplinary action
iii. Change in name, address or other important personal information
iv. Likelihood of repeating a year of study or not being able to graduate within the standard period for completion
(3) Submit the following documents to the Representative Director of the Foundation:
i.   Student registration certificate and a report on living condition
ii.  Academic transcript
(4) Participate in events held by the Foundation.
(5) Even after graduating, participate actively as an alumni and keep the Foundation updated of your current status.

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Scholarship value

Awards of up to £5,000

Deadline

The deadlines to apply for a Kent Business School Excellence Scholarship are:

Course entry September 2021, scholarship deadline is 31 July 2021
Course entry January 2022, scholarship deadline is 30 November 2021

Criteria

To be eligible:

• Applicants must have made a formal application to study onto a MSc course at Kent Business School and be in receipt of an offer for September 2021 entry or January 2022 entry
• Be self-funded
• Applicants should hold a UK first class degree (or international equivalence)
• Submit a supporting statement discussing how studying your chosen Master’s programme at Kent Business School will enhance your career and personal development

Awards will be considered on a rolling basis by the Scholarship Awarding Panel every month, with successful candidates notified within one week of the panel meeting.

The University reserves the right not to allocate the awards if the selection panel identifies no suitable candidates

Further details

Our new ‘Excellence Scholarships’ are open to all UK, EU and International applicants across all Kent Business School taught MSc courses. They are awarded based on outstanding academic merit with awards of up to a maximum of £5,000.

Awardees, in recognition of the scholarship award would automatically become a member of the prestigious KBS Scholarship group and be encouraged to undertake at least one within a range of activities to support and promote your studies whilst a student and subsequent alumni of Kent Business School.

How to apply

You can apply for the Kent Business School Excellence Scholarship after
you have received a formal offer to study a MSc course at Kent
Business School.

Please use the online application form, which can be accessed by clicking on the following link – KBS Excellence Scholarship Application Form

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Scholarship Overview

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The University of Auckland is ecstatic to announce its Pathway Partner High Achiever Award open for the academic year 2021-2022. The scholarship grant is available for aspirants who will enrol in the first year of undergraduate study at the University of Auckland.

The primary purpose of establishing the award is to recognise high achievers from all over the world and support them in their academics. The funds will be enormous enough to cover full tuition, fees, and other expenses related to their degrees.

University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is a New Zealand public university located in Auckland. It is New Zealand‘s largest, most comprehensive, and highest-ranked university, consistently ranking among the Top 100 universities in the world according to QS World Rankings. Today, the University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest university in terms of enrollment, with approximately 40,000 students enrolled across five Auckland campuses.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must meet up with the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:

• The candidate must be an international student.
• Must be incoming students
• Candidates must be enrolling in the first year of undergraduate study at the University of Auckland

Acceptable Courses and Subjects

The scholarship grant are available for studying an undergraduate degree program in the following fields:

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• Science
• Mathematics
• Communications
• Engineering
• Economics
• Environment
• Visual Studies
• Health
• Humanities
• Music
• Various

Why study at the University of Auckland?

The University have a strong reputation for quality teaching as New Zealand’s world-ranked university. They are proud to be New Zealand’s top university and to be ranked well internationally. Their graduates are global citizens who benefit from the University of Auckland’s high-quality education and qualifications and are taking on the world, making a difference in an impoverished world.

Benefits of the Programs

The scholarship will be awarded as follows:

• The university will distribute an award of up to $10,000 for international students from their Pathway Partner NCUK enrolling in the first year of an undergraduate degree.
• The number of awards will vary according to the department’s funds, helping students cover up their tuition, fees, etc.
• Each semester, awards will be made to the full-time students who achieved the highest mark in their Pathway Partner programme.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

Candidates must follow the following steps in order to apply for these scholarships:

Step 1: Apply for Admission

Eligible applicants are not required to apply for this scholarship, award, or prize, nor do they need to fill out an online application form. It is given on the recommendation of the appropriate faculty or University of Auckland committee. Students only need to apply for university admission.

 Apply for admission

Step 2: Submit Required Documents

• High school Diploma Certificate
• School transcripts already available
• Transcripts from prior school (only if requested)
• Post-Secondary Transcription
• Official survey results
• Start / Course Vitae

Entry Requirements

• Aspirant must meet the general country or study curriculum entry requirement.
• Aspirant must demonstrate English language skills and meet the general admission criteria following the country/curriculum you studied.
• Students must have been awarded the full IB Diploma, for which you must achieve a minimum of 24 points.
• The University will accept English Language B at Higher Level, with a minimum grade of 5, as satisfying the Literacy requirement for UE.

Visa Requirements

Students must be enrolled in at least three courses or 45 points per semester/quarter. You must be registered for the period student want their visa to cover. If your enrolment is less than this, please see the Part-time visa for international students. If you apply through Immigration New Zealand, we recommend submitting your application at least 45 days before your current visa expires.

 Application Deadline: Open

Contact address: +64 9 373 7513

University location: Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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To support the young talent and motivate them towards their higher education, McMaster University is offering a chance to apply for its Automatic Entrance Scholarships. International students willing to study bachelor’s degree in Canada will be applicable to apply for the fund.

McMaster University initiated these grants in order to provide the adequate support the students need to accomplish their high-cost educational degree. The scholarship funds will assist the recipients in covering up their tuition, fees, & books.

cMaster University

McMaster University is known as a public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It operates six academic faculties: the DeGroote School of Business, Engineering, Health Science, Humanities, Social Science, and Science. It is also a member of the U15, a group of research-intensive universities in Canada. McMaster University has over 27,000 undergraduate and over 4,000 post-graduate students.

Eligibility Criteria

To be acceptable for the scholarship, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• The candidate must be an international and domestic student.
• Open to incoming high school students entering Level 1 of their first baccalaureate degree program
• The achievement of a final admission average in the top 10% of student’s Faculty.
• This award does not require an application
• Entrance awards are monetary awards given to incoming students based on academic merit and, in some cases, other forms of earned merit (community involvement, leadership, etc.).

Acceptable Courses and Subjects

The scholarships are open for studying bachelor’s degree program in the following fields:

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• Science
• Mathematics
• Communications
• Engineering
• Economics
• Environment
• Visual Studies
• Health
• Humanities
• Music
• Various

Why study at McMaster University?

A research-intensive, student-centered university dedicated to advancing human and societal health and well-being. It is ranked in the world’s Top 75 by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. It is the only university in Canada to serve as host to the United Nations University through the Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).

Benefits of the Programs

The scholarship will be awarded as follows:

• The university will be offering an award amount of $3000 to deserving students

• Scholarship offers are calculated using your admission average at the time of application. Your scholarship offer is contingent on receiving your official grades.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

Candidates must take the following steps to apply for these scholarships:

Step 1: Apply for Admission

You must submit an AwardSpring application to be considered for an entrance award by application. Use the Barcode and Student (Person) ID Number from your Acknowledgement letter to activate your MACID. After applying on OUAC and logging into Mosaic for the first time, it may take a few business days for your profile to connect to AwardSring.

Apply for admission

Step : Submit Required Documents

• High school Diploma Certificate
• School transcripts already available
• Transcripts from prior school (only if requested)
• Post-Secondary Transcription
• Official survey results
• Start / Course Vitae

Entry Requirements

• Fellow must meet the general country or study curriculum entry requirement.
• Student must demonstrate English language skills and meet the general admission criteria following the country or curriculum you studied.
• 5 Grade 12/Senior academic subjects or a combination of equivalents from IB, AP, SAT II Subject Tests
• Grade 12 English/English Literature required for all programs
• Applicants completing AP or IB final results may be eligible for advanced credit at the Faculty’s discretion.

Visa Requirements

If your situation necessitates a study permit, you must apply for one and have it approved before beginning your studies in Canada. If this is the case, you already have a study permit. You do not need to change or apply for a new licence if your passport is still valid. If your study permit is about to expire, you must use to renew it.

Application Deadline: Open

Contact address: (905) 525-9140

University location: 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario  L8S 4L8

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