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AIFS Minority Scholarships are awarded one per semester, full tuition for an AIFS study abroad program. One hundred AIFS International Scholarships are awarded annually---$1000 toward an AIFS program.
American Association of University Women - the largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women in the world, supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.
Association of Commonwealth Universities - Provides lists of scholarships and fellowships to and from over 480 universities drawn from the Commonwealth countries of Africa and Asia, Australasia and the South Pacific, Canada and the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, Cyprus and Malta.
British Council - lists funding and scholarship information for study in the United Kingdom
DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service - The edu Undergraduate Scholarship is a flexible scholarship program which offers SHORT-TERM scholarships for participation in summer study abroad, internships, senior thesis research or summer courses at German universities and LONG-TERM scholarships for semester or year study abroad.
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) - German Academic Exchange Service - association of the institutions of higher education in the Federal Republic of Germany, whose goal is to promote closer international relations among universities and other institutions of higher education, especially through the exchange of individual students and scholars.
Entente Cordiale Entente Cordiale scholarships are awarded to outstanding British and French post-graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral students - all subjects - to study or undertake research for an academic year on the other side of the Channel.
Fastweb - a very popular American college scholarship database. Registration required (no-fee).
Fulbright Scholarships - For both Americans going abroad and incoming foreign students. Grants are made to citizens of participating countries, primarily for: university teachin, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools.
Fulbright Scholarships from the US-UK Educational Commission
Gilman International Scholarship Program - The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education. This program seeks to lower barriers to undergraduate study abroad by offering scholarships to students with financial need, and we encourage those underrepresented in study abroad to apply. The award is up to $5,000 for semester or academic year programs.
Global Learning Semesters - There are many financing options available for semester and summer abroad programs at Global Learning Semesters students. Learn more about how you can use our scholarship and loan programs to finance an extraordinary study abroad experience.
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GrantNet Funding Opportunities for Training in the Biological and Medical Sciences.
Hispanic Study Abroad Scholars (HSAS) - Over $8 Million in scholarships for Hispanic study abroad. The HSAS Scholarship offers $1,000 per semester to students of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) attending Global Learning Semesters programs.
Institute of Turkish Studies (ITS) - Founded and incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1982 and currently located at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service of the Georgetown University, the oldest and largest school of international affairs in the country, the Institute of Turkish Studies (ITS) is the only non-profit, private educational foundation in the United States that sports the development of Turkish Studies in American higher education.
Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development - Information on Fellowship Programs and Student Loans (Latin America - North America)
International Education Financial Aid IEFA is the premier Internet resource for financial aid information for students wishing to study in a foreign country. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist students in their pursuit to study abroad.
International Education Finance Corporation In this time of globalization and increased desire to study abroad, the International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) has developed a range of international student loan programs for the growing population of students who wish to study in foreign countries. To date, our programs have helped over 10,000 students reach their goal of an international education.
NAFSA - the Association of International Educators provides a good introduction with its "Basic facts for students"
NAFSA Grants and Scholarships - including ASEAN Student Assistance Awards Program (ASAAP), Korean Student Assistance Awards Program (KSAAP) and Rhys Glynn-Jones Memorial South Pacific Scholarship Program
National Security Education Program (NSEP) - offers undergraduate scholarships to U.S. citizens of up to $16,000 for summer, semester or academic year study abroad.
Rotary Foundation Scholarships - the Ambassadorial Scholarships Program of The Rotary Foundation is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. More than 1,200 scholarships were awarded for study in 2000-01.
FinAid - Renowned college financial aid site
Sallie Mae's web site, the largest educational lender in the USA
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Study Abroad: An Investment in Your Future - a very useful online brochure from Michigan State University including some great tips about funding your study abroad experience.
Study Abroad Scholarships - online search through International Study and Travel Center at the Univesity of Minnesota.
Social Science Research Foundation - provides predissertation and dissertation fellowships, postdoctoralfellowships, and advanced research grants in both the social sciences and humanities.
Studentawards.com At Studentawards, high school, college and university students can search from thousands of unique scholarships, bursaries, grants and other forms of financial assistance. It's free, private and personalized.
U.S. Department of Education - Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the threemajor forms of student financial aid available through the Department's Student Financial Assistance office.
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) fosters mutual understanding between the United States and other countries throughinternational educational and training programs.
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Coimbra Group Short Stay Scholarship Programme for young African researchers
The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for young African researchers aims to enable scholars to undertake research for a short research period (generally 1 to maximum 3 months) in which they are engaged in their home institution, at a selected Coimbra Group university, and to help them establish academic and research contacts. The following Coimbra Group universities are participating in the 2009-2010 edition of the scheme:
University of Aarhus (Denmark)
The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for young African researchers aims to enable scholars to undertake research for a short research period (generally 1 to maximum 3 months) in which they are engaged in their home institution, at a selected Coimbra Group university, and to help them establish academic and research contacts. The following Coimbra Group universities are participating in the 2009-2010 edition of the scheme:
University of Aarhus (Denmark)
University of Barcelona (Spain)
University of Coimbra (Portugal)
University of Geneva (Switzerland)
University of Göttingen (Germany)
University of Granada (Spain)
University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
University of Leuven (Belgium)
University of Padova (Italy)
University of Siena (Italy)
University of Thessaloniki (Greece)
University of Turku (Finland)
Eligibility Criteria
The scheme is intended for young academics (normally those under the age of 45). Applicants should be current staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution, and, in most cases, should be of postdoctoral or equivalent status.
Application Procedure
Applicants must fill in the on-line application form and/or the paper application form and return it, together with the required documents (see below) to the Coimbra Group Office before 15 March 2009 (per postmark). Please note that applications sent after this date or incomplete applications (with missing documents) will be rejected.
Please make sure you enclose the following documents:?
Eligibility Criteria
The scheme is intended for young academics (normally those under the age of 45). Applicants should be current staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution, and, in most cases, should be of postdoctoral or equivalent status.
Application Procedure
Applicants must fill in the on-line application form and/or the paper application form and return it, together with the required documents (see below) to the Coimbra Group Office before 15 March 2009 (per postmark). Please note that applications sent after this date or incomplete applications (with missing documents) will be rejected.
Please make sure you enclose the following documents:?
Curriculum Vitae with passport photo?
Copies of university diplomas?
Explanatory report of the work programme to be pursued in the recipient university(max. 1000 words)?
Two letters of reference (in sealed envelopes) from individuals familiar with theapplicant’s work (please indicate also their name, profession and contact details)?
Document certifying the applicant’s affiliation to his/her university 2
Candidates will be able to select one university only. Applicants should identify a research supervisor in the host university and provide his/her contact details in the application form. It would be desirable if applicants took contact with their research supervisor before submitting their application (please note that some universities require a letter of acceptance by yoursupervisor in your host university - see the list for details).
Please send your application package (application form together with all other required documents) to the following address:
Coimbra GroupEgmontstraat 11, rue d’Egmont1000 BruxellesBelgium
When selection has been agreed, the host university may send a letter of invitation directly to the successful candidate. The Coimbra Group Office will contact candidates who are not successful in obtaining a place under the scheme.Successful candidates who are currently employed by a University are responsible for ensuring that their home institution will grant them leave of absence to undertake the proposed visit.
The Coimbra GroupThe Coimbra Group, which was set up in 1987, is an association of 38 traditional European universities. It aims to increase co-operation amongst its members by enhancing special academic and cultural ties, and creating channels of information and exchange. Its areas of interest and involvement include central and eastern Europe as well as countries in LatinAmerica and Africa. More information about the Coimbra Group can be found on the association’s website (www.coimbra-group.eu). Further details about the universities taking part in the Scholarship programme for young African researchers may be found by viewing their own web site at the addresses included in the Annex.
Contact DetailsFor further information please contact Mrs Anna Quici via email (quici@coimbra-group.eu) or at the following address:
Anna QuiciProject CoordinatorCoimbra Group OfficeEgmontstraat 11, rue d’Egmont1000 Bruxelles, BelgiumTel: +32 2 513 8332Fax: +32 2 513 6411
http://www.coimbra-group.eu/
Candidates will be able to select one university only. Applicants should identify a research supervisor in the host university and provide his/her contact details in the application form. It would be desirable if applicants took contact with their research supervisor before submitting their application (please note that some universities require a letter of acceptance by yoursupervisor in your host university - see the list for details).
Please send your application package (application form together with all other required documents) to the following address:
Coimbra GroupEgmontstraat 11, rue d’Egmont1000 BruxellesBelgium
When selection has been agreed, the host university may send a letter of invitation directly to the successful candidate. The Coimbra Group Office will contact candidates who are not successful in obtaining a place under the scheme.Successful candidates who are currently employed by a University are responsible for ensuring that their home institution will grant them leave of absence to undertake the proposed visit.
The Coimbra GroupThe Coimbra Group, which was set up in 1987, is an association of 38 traditional European universities. It aims to increase co-operation amongst its members by enhancing special academic and cultural ties, and creating channels of information and exchange. Its areas of interest and involvement include central and eastern Europe as well as countries in LatinAmerica and Africa. More information about the Coimbra Group can be found on the association’s website (www.coimbra-group.eu). Further details about the universities taking part in the Scholarship programme for young African researchers may be found by viewing their own web site at the addresses included in the Annex.
Contact DetailsFor further information please contact Mrs Anna Quici via email (quici@coimbra-group.eu) or at the following address:
Anna QuiciProject CoordinatorCoimbra Group OfficeEgmontstraat 11, rue d’Egmont1000 Bruxelles, BelgiumTel: +32 2 513 8332Fax: +32 2 513 6411
http://www.coimbra-group.eu/
Africa Commonwealth Scholarships, University of Pretoria, SA, 2009
APPLICATIONS FOR COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA
INTRODUCTION The University of Pretoria regards itself as a research intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavour. As part of an initiative by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for two doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students). This scholarship will be known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis.
The University of Pretoria has established a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in relation to some of its major research activities. Information about these research activities can be obtained from the website of the University
INTRODUCTION The University of Pretoria regards itself as a research intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavour. As part of an initiative by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for two doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students). This scholarship will be known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis.
The University of Pretoria has established a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in relation to some of its major research activities. Information about these research activities can be obtained from the website of the University
(http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=1630) and from the 2006 Research report(http://web.up.ac.za/research/2006/PDF/index.htm).
1. Eligibility• The Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of Commonwealth Countries.• Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Pretoria.• Applicants must have completed the degree that will give them admission to a doctoral programme a maximum of three years prior to their application for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship.• Applicants must not be older than 35 years of age at time of application.• Masters students currently registered at the University of Pretoria are not eligible for the Doctoral Scholarship.
2. Value of Doctoral ScholarshipThe value of this Doctoral Scholarship will be R 100 000 per annum.
3. Supplementary FundsThe holder of this scholarship may hold supplementary bursaries/ grants/scholarships.
4. Period of supportThe scholarship will be for a maximum period of support of three academic years.
5. Application ProcedureIn order to be considered for this scholarship, candidates must submit the following documentation to the University of Pretoria;
• An agreement in principle from a suitable academic supervisor at the University that the candidate can work under their supervision.• Provide an outline (one A4 page), of the research work that they wish to undertake• Complete and sign an International Postgraduate Application Form. (This form can be obtained from the Client Service Centre, Hatfield Campus and also on the website of the University of Pretoria (http://www.up.ac.za).• Curriculum Vitae (CV) – no more than 4 pages• Certified copy of passport• 2 Letters of reference from Academics/Supervisors at the Master’s level who have current knowledge of the applicant’s academic performance. Referees should be asked to comment on the following aspects of the candidatesqualities:o Their past academic performanceo Their research ability as evidenced by their masters studieso Their suitability for the study that is proposedo Their potential in the chosen field of doctoral studies.
• Full academic transcripts of all qualifications obtained.
Required documentation should be submitted together with the International Postgraduate Application Form to one of the Specialist Consultants at the Client Service Centre and to the proposed supervisor:
Mrs Mpho Maithufi Mr Ruan DippenaarClient Service Centre Client Service CentreUniversity of Pretoria University of PretoriaLynnwood Road Lynnwood RoadPretoria Pretoria0002 0002Tel: +27 (0)12 420 4077 Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5108Fax: +27 (0)12 420 2605 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 2605
1. Eligibility• The Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of Commonwealth Countries.• Applicants must conduct their studies at the University of Pretoria.• Applicants must have completed the degree that will give them admission to a doctoral programme a maximum of three years prior to their application for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship.• Applicants must not be older than 35 years of age at time of application.• Masters students currently registered at the University of Pretoria are not eligible for the Doctoral Scholarship.
2. Value of Doctoral ScholarshipThe value of this Doctoral Scholarship will be R 100 000 per annum.
3. Supplementary FundsThe holder of this scholarship may hold supplementary bursaries/ grants/scholarships.
4. Period of supportThe scholarship will be for a maximum period of support of three academic years.
5. Application ProcedureIn order to be considered for this scholarship, candidates must submit the following documentation to the University of Pretoria;
• An agreement in principle from a suitable academic supervisor at the University that the candidate can work under their supervision.• Provide an outline (one A4 page), of the research work that they wish to undertake• Complete and sign an International Postgraduate Application Form. (This form can be obtained from the Client Service Centre, Hatfield Campus and also on the website of the University of Pretoria (http://www.up.ac.za).• Curriculum Vitae (CV) – no more than 4 pages• Certified copy of passport• 2 Letters of reference from Academics/Supervisors at the Master’s level who have current knowledge of the applicant’s academic performance. Referees should be asked to comment on the following aspects of the candidatesqualities:o Their past academic performanceo Their research ability as evidenced by their masters studieso Their suitability for the study that is proposedo Their potential in the chosen field of doctoral studies.
• Full academic transcripts of all qualifications obtained.
Required documentation should be submitted together with the International Postgraduate Application Form to one of the Specialist Consultants at the Client Service Centre and to the proposed supervisor:
Mrs Mpho Maithufi Mr Ruan DippenaarClient Service Centre Client Service CentreUniversity of Pretoria University of PretoriaLynnwood Road Lynnwood RoadPretoria Pretoria0002 0002Tel: +27 (0)12 420 4077 Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5108Fax: +27 (0)12 420 2605 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 2605
Email: mpho.maithufi@up.ac.za
Email: ruan.dippenaar@up.ac.za
6. Terms and ConditionsSupport for the subsequent years will be subject to:• submission of a progress report three months before the end of the each year of study,• confirmation by the supervisor that the scholar’s progress is satisfactory supported by the Head of Academic Department in which the student is registered On completion of the degree the candidate will be expected to return to his/her home country.
7. Selection CriteriaAward of this scholarship will be based on:• Academic performance of the candidate.• Potential to undertake advanced research activities.• Leadership qualities.• Evidence of research accomplishment at the masters level by means of publications or other appropriate products of the work undertaken.• Prizes and honours received.Selection of the candidates for these scholarships will be done by the University’s Institutional Selection Committee.The successful applicant will be informed by e-mail and official letter of acceptance. Candidates, who have not received written notification within six weeks of the closing date, must please contact the Client Service Centre.Tel: +27 (0)12 420 4077/5108/5107
6. Terms and ConditionsSupport for the subsequent years will be subject to:• submission of a progress report three months before the end of the each year of study,• confirmation by the supervisor that the scholar’s progress is satisfactory supported by the Head of Academic Department in which the student is registered On completion of the degree the candidate will be expected to return to his/her home country.
7. Selection CriteriaAward of this scholarship will be based on:• Academic performance of the candidate.• Potential to undertake advanced research activities.• Leadership qualities.• Evidence of research accomplishment at the masters level by means of publications or other appropriate products of the work undertaken.• Prizes and honours received.Selection of the candidates for these scholarships will be done by the University’s Institutional Selection Committee.The successful applicant will be informed by e-mail and official letter of acceptance. Candidates, who have not received written notification within six weeks of the closing date, must please contact the Client Service Centre.Tel: +27 (0)12 420 4077/5108/5107
Fax: +27 (0)12 420 2605
8. Closing DateThe closing date for the 2009 Academic year is 31 March 2009.
8. Closing DateThe closing date for the 2009 Academic year is 31 March 2009.
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