The Chinese Scholarship Council of the Peoples Republic of China has offered
one scholarship to an Irish postgraduate student, undergraduate student or
student of advanced study to study in China for the academic year 2012/2013.
Further information and forms (including foreigner physical examination form)
relating to the Chinese Government Scholarship Programme 2012-2013 can be
obtained from the website:
www.csc.edu.cn/laihua
The Chinese Higher Education Institutions admitting international students
can also be found on this website. Please note the application procedures for a
Chinese Government Scholarship. Applicants should also read ‘Notice to
International students studying in China’ and ' Guide to Study in China under
Chinese Government Scholarship 2012' before submitting their application. Any
applicants or application documents that do not conform with the regulations of
the Chinese Scholarship Council will be considered invalid and will not be
accepted.
Applicants are required to log on to the website
http://laihua.csc.edu.cn and submit their
application on line. Please read the online application procedure.pdf
A print out of the application submitted on line together with the requested
paper application form (two copies of each) and the supporting documents should
be returned to the Department of Education and Skills, International Section,
Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. These forms must be received in this office no
later than 5.30pm on 9 March 2012.
Late or incomplete application forms will not be considered.
The EUI offers one of the world’s largest and most distinguished graduate programmes in Social Sciences. The 160 Grants will be awarded in the fields of: Economics, History & Civilization, Law and Political & Social Sciences.
The European University Institute (EUI) currently hosts about 550 doctoral students from over 50 countries and selected among the finest universities in Europe and beyond. The EUI’s efficient mix of coursework, seminars and regular student supervision enables 80% of our candidates to complete their degrees – most in less than four years. Depending on the discipline, between 50% and 80% of our graduates find positions in academia. Others find excellent opportunities in European institutions and International organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund as well as in both public and private sectors in many countries.
The application procedure is available on our website www.eui.eu Further information online.
The deadline for application is 31 January 2012.
EUI Communications Service email: eui.pr@eui.eu Tel: +39 055 4685428
NUFFIC – the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education have now announced the details of the 2012 – 2013 grants and scholarship programmes available to International students.
Interested students should take a look at the website:
www.nuffic.nl/cv By using the
following link you can check information (in Dutch) on the NUFFIC website:
http://www.nuffic.nl/nederlandse-studenten/financiering/beurzen/cultureel-verdragbeurzen/landen/finland/onderzoeks-en-studiebeurzen/
Further details and clarification on any of these programmes managed by NUFFIC may be obtained by contacting: Nuffic Programme Administrator, Scholarship Programmes Department, PO Box 29777, 2502 LT The Hague, The Netherlands. Tel +31 (0)70 4260 238, Fax +31 (0)70 4260 259, Email pbijlsma@nuffic.nl Website www.nuffic.nl
The Conlisk Scholarship provides full funding for a selected Irish graduate
to complete an MBA programme or Master of Science in Finance in Fairfield
University in the USA. This scholarship is supported by a group of Irish
Americans living in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It was established in the memory of
Fr John M Conlisk, an Irish born priest who lived in the area. The Conlisk
scholarship has been awarded to 16 UL graduates in previous years, mainly BBS,
but also Law & Accounting and Financial Mathematics. This scholarship will be
available again in 2011. It is worth approximately $45,000 - $50,000.
Fairfield University is:
Details of the two postgrad programs can be found on the university website
at: http://www.fairfield.edu/mba
The scholarship provides:
Selection Criteria:
Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic results to date, as
reflected in the current QCA, also on the GMAT score (see below). Attention will
also be paid to prior work experience and reasons for applying for the MBA or
MS. Competition for this scholarship is intense and a 2.1 honours standard (QCA
of 3.00) is a prerequisite.
How to apply:
The applicant needs to complete:
(Information pack will be available from Mary Sweeney (DM036) from November.
The additional information can be emailed to Mark Ligas at:
mligas@fairfield.edu
The closing date for applications is early February 2012 and the decision
will be made by the end of February. The GMAT results will be required before
the final selection is made. That means there is time to prepare for the GMAT
and apply to take the test in January or February. As there is only one
scholarship, early applicants will have a distinct advantage. Copies of GMAT
practice tests are available for reference in the Careers Resource area at
E0019. Alternatively, you can buy a GMAT Guide or do practice questions on the
website.
GMAT
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a four-hour standardised test
used by 1,700 graduate management programs around the world as part of the
selection procedure. It is a computer-adaptive test that measures basic verbal,
mathematical, and analytical writing skills. The Irish test centre is located in
the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown, Co Dublin and at Barrow Street
where the test is administered on Wednesdays. It costs $250 to register for the
test. For more details on this procedure, and for sample questions, check the
test website at: www.mba.com. The GMAT results are very important so preparation
is essential. Minimum score of 500 required.
*Check Fulbright website for advice on studying in the USA at:
http://fulbright.ie/study-in-the-us
http://gradschool.about.com/od/essaywriting/All_About_the_Graduate_Admissions_Essay.htm
http://www.educationusa.info/5_steps_to_study/graduate_step_2_complete_your_application.php#top
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The German Academic Exchange Services are inviting Irish postgraduate
students who wish to apply for scholarships/grants to apply directly to the DAAD
office in London. These details are published on the Departments website
www.education.ie under the heading
'Opportunities Abroad for Postgraduates'
Scholarships are awarded to graduate students from Irish universities to study
or research at any institution of higher education in Germany. Applicants should
have a close look at the website:
http://www.daad.org.uk/en12900/index.html (Master level), (PhD
level,Postdoctorate level)
http://www.daad.org.uk/en/12938/index.html
Application deadlines:
15 October 2011: Achitecture, Choreography, Dance,Theatre,Jazz
25 November 2011: Art & Music
6 January 2012: for applicants from Irish universities for all other academic subjects.
Applicants are required to complete 3 copies of the application forms and these should to be returned to Svenja Rausch, German Academic Exchange Service London (DAAD), 1 Southampton Place, London WC1A 2DA. Phone (+44) (020) 7831 9511. Email rausch@daad.org.uk
These details are published on the Departments website www.education.ie under the heading 'Opportunities Abroad for Postgraduates'.
The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool, from which the Centre for International Mobility (CIMO) will offer scholarships to Irish postgraduate students in the academic year 2012– 2013, is now open for application. Application guidelines and further information for interested postgraduate students, researchers and teachers is available on CIMO’s ‘Discover Finland’ web service at http://finland.cimo.fi (homepage >Tuition and Scholarships>CIMO Scholarships>Finnish Government Scholarship Pool. The electronic form of the application form can also be downloaded from the above mentioned web address.
To be eligible, the applicant must:
Application procedure
The application form can be downloaded from CIMO’s web service at the above
mentioned website address. Applicants should save the application form on
their own computer before completing it. The form should be typed throughout. To
move between different fields, use the “Tab” key. Relevant boxes can be ticked
by using the “Space” key or the left-hand mouse button. After completing the
form, the applicant should print and sign it.
Documents required for application:
Scholarship term
Scholarships can be granted for periods of three to nine months. The academic year in Finland lasts from September to May. The autumn term begins in September and ends by 20 December. The spring term starts in January and ends in May.
The scholarship includes:
Travel expenses: Expenses due to travel, international or in Finland
are not covered by CIMO.
Insurance: Scholarship holders are recommended to make arrangements for
sufficient insurance coverage for their stay in Finland.
Note: Interested applicants should note that the scholarships are meant
for postgraduate studies, research or teaching and that priority will be given
to doctoral studies. Moreover, it should be noted that in Finland Master’s
courses are not considered postgraduate studies.
Completed application forms – which should be typed, with the relevant
enclosures, must be returned to the Department of Education & Skills,
International Section, Marlborough Street, Dublin1, not later than 5.30pm
Friday 27 January 2012.
Any queries relating to the above scholarship offer to:- Marie Mooney,
International Section, Telephone: (01) 889 2426, Email :
Marie_Mooney@education.gov.ie
Scholarships and Fellowships
I. Scholarships and Fellowships
HIRAM COLLEGE GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS UP TO $19,000 PER ACADEMIC YEAR
Hiram College, located in the northeastern region of Ohio, is a small private
liberal arts institution known for its academic excellence and its focused
research institutes. By submitting a general application for admission,
international students are automatically considered one of Hiram’s merit-based
Global Scholarships. Global Scholarships are international student financial
awards that cover a maximum of $19,000 per year and that can be renewed annually
for up to four years of study.
Global scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic preparation and performance, standardized test scores, class rank, teacher evaluations, personal essay, and individual skills and talents. The strongest emphasis is placed on academic performance.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/mUC1Ig
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE AT GEORGIA COLLEGE
Georgia College and State University offers the International Student
Scholarship (IIS), which is awarded as a tuition waiver that covers either the
full cost or half of the cost of out-of-state tuition. Students are considered
for the IIS based on academic ability, extracurricular involvement, and
financial need.
Georgia College is a public liberal arts university in Milledgeville,
Georgia, which is in the central part of the state. The student body includes
more than 100 international students from 50 countries.
For more information, please visit:
http://bit.ly/cQSfDc
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MERIT
SCHOLARSHIP
The International Student Academic Merit Scholarship at East Tennessee State
University is open to new international students who plan to study at the
undergraduate or the graduate level. This scholarship covers 50% of total
tuition costs and maintenance fees.
International students may also apply for other funding opportunities offered
at ETSU, including Graduate Assistantships, Honors Program Scholarships, and the
Public Performance Scholarship.
For more information, please visit:
http://bit.ly/hwcfWN
CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN SCHOLAR-PRACTITIONERS FROM DEVELOPING NATIONS
The School for Advanced Research on the Human Experience (SAR) and the Vera
Campbell Foundation offer the Campbell Fellowship, which provides financial
support for one six-month fellowship to female social scientist from a
developing nation. The Campbell fellow can be a PhD candidate or a post-doctoral
scholar whose research deals with women’s economic and social empowerment in her
home country.
The Campbell Fellowship intends to advance the scholarly careers of women
social scientists from developing nations and to support research that addresses
issues surrounding gender inequality in the developing world. The Fellow will be
selected based on citizenship, academic discipline, research topic, and English
fluency.
For more information, please visit:
http://bit.ly/2xLYWT
ADVICE ON COLLEGE ESSAYS: THE COMMON APPLICATION SETS 500-WORD LIMIT ON MAIN
ESSAY
Essays are an important part of the college admissions process because they
provide an opportunity for students to showcase their personality and their
spirit to the admissions committee. However, for this very reason writing an
essay is often one of the most challenging part of an application; students must
memorably express themselves in a small amount of space.
The essay component of the Common Application, an undergraduate admissions
application that is accepted by 415 colleges and universities across the US, has
been unlimited in length for the past four years. However, Common App recently
announced its decision to place a limit of 500 words on its main essay. This
change means that students will be forced to be more concise when writing their
essays and must clearly communicate their opinions, ideas, and writing skills
within the space of 500 words. Students will still have a choice of six
different essay prompts for the essay.
Read More: http://wapo.st/lvQ7M8
BUSINESS SCHOOL: M.B.A. PROGRAMS TACKLE GLOBAL CHALLENGE
M.B.A programs at universities around the U.S. are not only taking steps to
expand their curricula to incorporate a variety of international perspectives;
they also are realizing the importance of recruiting international students in
order to better connect with the global business network.
A recent article in US News and World Report highlights the initiatives
underway by U.S. business schools that attempt to bring in a greater number of
students from developing countries and emerging markets. In order to help these
markets grow, the article states that universities are looking at various ways
to incentivize international students to come to the U.S. to study and to then
return to their home countries to apply their newly-acquired knowledge and
skills.
Read More: http://bit.ly/jVvgDE
ScholarshipPortal is a new initiative funded by the European Commission which integrates the funding opportunities for studying, working or performing research in one of the European nations. The portal aims to stimulate and help students worldwide to find and select appropriate scholarships to study in Europe. Some of the key barriers to studying abroad are financial concerns or lack of funds. ScholarshipPortal goes some way to overcome this barrier by informing students on the many opportunities that exist.
It provides:
Applying for postgraduate study in the UK has never been simpler. Prospects.ac.uk provides a free online application facility for UK and international students to apply directly to the University of their choice. It gives the opportunity to apply online for postgraduate courses and research opportunities at an ever expanding range of institutions. The latest additions to the online applications system are the University of Birmingham, De Montfort University and Cardiff University. For a full list of institutions click on the following link. www.prospects.ac.uk/applyonline
http://europa.eu.int/ploteus is the European Commission's new internet portal which is specifically designed to connect people to detailed information on education and training in thirty European countries. Information is provided under the following headings:
The most important feature of PLOTEUS is the Learning Opportunities section - a collection of almost 4,000 links to national or regional databases and to education and training institutions' websites in 30 European countries. It offers the option to select information by location, learning language, subject or education level.
This website complements the EURES, www.europa.eu.int/eures website which provides employment-related informtion on EU countries.
www.jobs.ac.uk for academic and research positions.
If you're having trouble finding the right PhD project and you're fed-up with searching through dozens of university websites to find the one that's just right for you, then a recently launched website should make the process much more straightforward. FindAPhD.com lists PhD projects in chemical, physical, earth and life sciences and engineering that are available in the UK and Ireland. This site already contains over 2000 entries and is growing on a daily basis.