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Scholarships for Overseas Students at University of York, UK

There are three Scholarships for Overseas Students available to international students at the University of York. Application for these scholarships is online and the application form is on the link to the scholarship you apply for. The deadline for applications to be received is 30th April 2011. Late applications will not be considered. You will pay tuition fees at the overseas rate (i.e. non-EU students) you hold either a conditional or unconditional offer for study beginning in October 2011 you will be studying a full time programme at York (i.e. not HYMS or distance learning programmes).  For applicants of any nationality (outside the European Union), wishing to study any subject (excluding HYMS students) at any level as a full-time student at the University of York. The scholarship is worth one-third or one-sixth of the overseas tuition fee for each year of successful study. This is a competitive scholarship based on academic merit and financial need. For current University of York Masters students who are progressing to PhD studies at the University of York. The scholarship is worth £5,000 as a deduction from tuition fees.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011

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Cyprus International Institute-Harvard School of Public Health Masters Programs: Environmental Health and Epidemiology/Biostatistics

Given the collaborative nature of these academic programs, Harvard faculty members visit Cyprus regularly for extended periods to teach courses at the institute. Given also the collaborative nature of these programs, certain masters students graduated in the past got admitted to PhD programs at Harvard – along with other top tier prestigious schools. Rest have found their choice of jobs with the industry, government and as well consulting agencies.
CII doors are open to all the bright students from all over the world, who have broad interests in environmental and public health areas. CII also offers scholarships and financial aid that are very generous compared to several other equivalent programs in Europe/North America. Currently they are accepting applications, and the following web link provides more information: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/cyprus/gradpostgrad.html. Students with environmental/agricultural/chemical/biological/statistical sciences background would be a good fit in these programs.

Scholarship Application Deadline:March 31, 2011 by 2:00 p.m. and March 31, 2011 by 2:00 p.m. (Cyprus time).

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Commonwealth Scholarship for Doctoral Studies at University of Pretoria, South Africa

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 endeavours.
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 ofPretoria 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 Research website of the University.
1. Eligibility
· The Doctoral Scholarship will be awarded to applicants who are citizens of 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.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 10 June 2011

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