Masters Degree | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 175

Postgraduate Scholarships in History for International Applicants,University of Leeds, UK

Three PhD Scholarships are available in the School of History. For more details on these awardsThe University Offers A Wide Range Of Taught And Research Postgraduate Scholarships For Study At Leeds For International Students From Partial Fee Awards To Full Scholarships Covering Fees And Maintenance Grants And Other Allowances. Scholarships Are Very Competitive And It Is Important To Make Enquiries And Apply To All Possible Sources Of Funding At An Early Stage.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011

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MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology Scholarship 2011/2012, Hong Kong

One full tuition-fee scholarship worth totally HK$111,600 is donated from School of Design to encourage outstanding non-local full-time student(s) for the study of the MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme on 2011/12.
Eligibility
Non-local full-time student(s) in MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology programme in 2011/12.
Selection Criteria
Consideration will be given to non-local studenti(s) who is given an offer for entry into the full-time stream of the MSc program in 2011/12 and has attained the following during
admission:
-A relevant undergraduate degree;
-An accumulated GPA of not lower than 3.75 (or the equivalent);
-Class rank will also be considered if available. Applicant must be within the top 5% of his/her graduating class;
-The applicant’s university/department international ranking may also be considered;
-TOEFL scores for non-English speaking applicants must be 550 or above for the paper-based test, or 213 or above for the computer-based test, or 79 or above for the internet-based test, OR, an overall Band Score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). OR, Chinese mainland’s College EnglishTest (CET) Band 6. Individuals will also be considered on their own merit by the
Scholarship Committee;
-Outstanding awards in a relevant field of study will be considered;
-Other awards relating to community and environmental concerns will be considered;
-Applicant’s portfolio will be considered;
-All applicants must produce a Personal Statement in the English language;
-Applicants must provide 2 letters of recommendation from their tutors;
-Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.5 each semester in order to continue payments;
-This scholarship will be apportioned over 3 installments.
Selection
Shortlisted candidate(s) will be invited to attend a selection interview with the panel thatformed by the Programme Leader and at least one faculty member of the programme.The panel will nominate finalist(s) based on the criteria and recommend to Director of School of Design for final approval.

Scholarship application Deadline:15 July 2011

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Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) 2011, Australia

The University of Adelaide offers a scholarships scheme for international students undertaking postgraduate research study. Its purpose is to attract high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research effort. The selection for scholarships is extremely competitive.
Up to 10 prestigious scholarships may be available in the mid year round of scholarships for 2011 to outstanding international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academic discipline.
The ASI provides:

  1. Course tuition fees for two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only);
  2. Health insurance cover for students; and
  3. An annual living allowance of approximately $22,860 (2011 value) for the normal duration of the program.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 May 2011

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