KSOP Masters Education. We believe that a Ph.D. graduate school is unlikely to be successful without the background / infrastructure and the “funneling / filtering” through a corresponding associated, interdisciplinary coordinated masters program, aiming at attracting excellent students from abroad.
36 students per year can be admitted to our masters program. The best students of the masters program are supported by the KSOP Scholarship Program. Access to the KSOP masters education is granted via an application procedure.
A study plan is developed for each individual masters student (corresponding to his/her educational background) when entering the KSOP.
The MSc. course is divided into four stages providing the students with the necessary prerequisites
(Stage I: Introduction) , to give them a solid background on the most important topics within the wide and diverse field of Optics and Photonics
(Stage II: Core Subjects) and let them acquire specialized knowledge
(Stage III: Specialization) to be able to competently perform a six-month research project on a current topic of research (masters thesis). In addition, an 8-weeks industrial internship is scheduled between stages 2 and 3.
Scholarship
The KSOP scholarship amounts to 800 Euro/month for international students and 400 Euro/month for German students. Part of the scholarship is a research assistantship. Within the scope of this assistantship, you will have the opportunity to work on a research project in one of the KSOP institutes.
The scholarship is first admitted for 12 months. At the end you have to proof your successful participation in the KSOP M.Sc. Program through very good study results in order to extend the scholarship for another 12 months.
Guideline for Scholarship Application
Step 1 - Fill out the KSOP scholarship application form
You can apply for a scholarship at the KSOP Office after having applied for the program M.Sc. in Optics & Photonics. Please fill out the KSOP Scholarship application form. The application deadline for the upcoming winter semester is July 15 each year.
Please note that you have to send your scholarship documents seperately from your application to the student office, the KSOP Office or the international student office respectively.
You will receive feedback from the KSOP Office on your scholarship application after July 15.
Step 2 - Submit your application
You are required to include the following documents in your application:
• KSOP scholarship application form
• a certified copy of your qualification for university entrance (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, Bac.)
• a certified copy of your Bachelor degree (if the Bachelor degree is not yet available at the closing date for applications but will be completed before the registration, candidates can apply with a preliminary transcript of records)
• your CV
• proof of English language profiency: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum of 570 pb, 260 points cb and 88 points ibt or IELTS (International English Languag Testing System) band with a minium of 6.5
• proof of extra-curricular activities
• one or better two recommendations
• Statement of purpose
Please send the complete application preferrably via e-mail or alternatively via postal mail to:
Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP),
Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Schlossplatz 19
76131 Karlsruhe
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Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Bachelor`s and Master at Univeristy of Amsterdam
The Univeristy of Amsterdam aims to attract the world`s brightest students to its international classrooms. As from September 2007, outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS) have specifically been designed by the Universiteit van Amsterdam to offer talented and hard-working non-EU/EEA students the opportunity to pursue a degree in one of the academic fields covered by the UvA. The AMS programme is highly selective: only applicants with excellent study results and motivation may receive a scholarship.
EU member states
The European Economic Area (the European Uni0n plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.
Non-EU/EEA
If you do not hold a passport from one of the countries listed above, then you are a non-EU/EEA student.
Requirements for eligibility
1. Candidates wishing to take part in the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship programme must meet the following requirements:
2. Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans (”Studiefinanciering”; for more information please refer to: www.ib-groep.nl). The scholarship office should be notified as soon as possible of any change in nationality, type of residence permit, and/or possible “Studiefinanciering” support, throughout the academic year.
3. Be fully admitted to a degree programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam which is registered at the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (CROHO; for more information refer to: www.ib-groep.nl).
4. For more information about general application requirements, please consult the individual programme descriptions at www.uva.nl/isp for study programmes taught in English, or www.uva.nl/applicat ion for study programmes taught in Dutch.
5. Scholarship continuation is not guaranteed when a candidate changes his or her degree programme.
6. Be admitted to a bachelor`s or master`s programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam for the first time. AMS will not be awarded to candidates who are admitted for a second bachelor`s or master`s programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam.
7. Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations (follow the link to the IND website below).
8. Be enrolled at the UvA as full-time student for the academic year and the programme for which the scholarship is awarded.
9. The candidate should not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship. Notify the scholarships office when another full scholarship such as HSP, Alban, NFP, etc. has been awarded and which scholarship has been chosen to accept.
10. Scholarship continuation for subsequent year(s) of study depends upon satisfactory study progress. The programme you will be enrolled in, as it depends on the curriculum and rules and regulations of the department, sets the standard for satisfactory progress, the time and manner in which progress will be measured. Please be advised that you are expected to gain approximately 80% of credits in any one year.
11. The programme you wish to apply for might set extra requirements such as academic and language requirements. Please see the faculty information below for more information.
APPLICATION
• The faculties and international schools award scholarships themselves; as such, regulations may vary. Students interested in an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship may contact the faculty or international school offering the study programme of their choice for more information.
Overview study programmes UvA:
http://www.studeren.uva.nl/programmes/isp.cfm/schakelaarlinks=8
Amsterdam Medical Centre (AMC)
Students applying to a programme at the AMC can find information on the application process on the AMC website.
http://www.amc.uva.nl/index.cfm?sid=1616
Amsterdam Law School (ALS)
Students wishing to apply for a study programme in Law can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships on the Amsterdam Law School website.
http://www.jur.uva.nl/mtec/object.cfm/objectid=E8690DBC-160E-47D2-A33C8784E6C47AE5/templateid=72585803-2A81-49AC-943A59E9F2405B9A
Faculty of Economics and Business
Students enrolling at the Faculty of Economics and Business may request more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships by e-mail: msc-feb@uva.nl
Faculty of Science
Students enrolling at the Faculty of Science can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link below.
http://www.science.uva.nl/international-office-msc/object.cfm/5DD2153A-B9B6-4B12- AB437A42DE4DDE02/F7325D0A-1321-B0BE-A411D2180F082AC9
Graduate School for Humanities
Students enrolling at the Graduate School for Humanities can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link below.
http://www.studeren.uva.nl/finance/object.cfm/objectid= 8B248B8D-FD29-4985-BEB6D9B3CB684FEE
International School for Humanities and Social Sciences (ISHSS)
Students enrolling at the International School for Humanities and Social Sciences (ISHSS) can find more information on Amsterdam Merit Scholarships through the link below.
http://www.ishss.uva.nl/Finances/scholarships.htm#AMS
Phd Scholarships in Economics and Finance at Queensland University of Technology
QUT`s School of Economics and Finance is seeking three PhD students to undertake study in the areas of behavioural economics and applied microeconometrics.
The scholarships are attached to a large international research group sponsored by the Australian Research Council, AusAid, the World Bank, the Ford Foundation and the German Labour Institute (IZA) as well as an international collaboration with European companies.
The successful applicants will work with researchers from the Australian National University and the QUT-based National Centre for Econometric Research.
They will be expected to follow standard economic PhD coursework in all fields of economics and to engage in a variety of analyses, such as handling large-scale data sets on migration in China, performing economic experiments in Australia with and without measuring heart rates, or developing a theoretical view of human decision making (including migration, network formation and attitudes towards risk and collaboration).
Application criteria :
1. At least an Honours 2A or international equivalent thereof in economics or closely related subfield.
2. Good verbal and written English language skills.
3. A proven high ability in the use of analytical methods, as witnessed by courses in statistics/economic modelling/game theory/mathematics, or else prior work of a high analytical quality.
4. The ability to work with world-class researchers from many different countries (Australia, the United States, England, China, Indonesia, Germany) and the desire to become a research-oriented economist.
The scholarships :
• The school is offering three full-time scholarships to the value of $26,140 per annum (tax exempt and indexed annually) for three years. Top up scholarships and/or Research Assistant work may be available. The successful applicants will be based in Brisbane.
Application closing date
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 9 April 2009.
For more information about the research projects, please contact
Professor Paul Frijters
phone (07) 3138 2947 or
email p.frijters@qut.edu.au or,
Associate Professor
Uwe Dulleck
phone (07) 3138 9103
email uwe.dulleck@qut.edu.au.
For more information regarding the application process, please visit this website
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The School of Law at Queen Mary
The School of Law at Queen Mary, University of London has consistently been ranked in the top 10 in the UK for research. Members of the School are actively involved in public affairs in the United Kingdom, European institutions and international bodies. Postgraduate teaching is conducted in Lincoln`s Inn Fields in the heart of London`s legal community.
The School is able to offer financial support to excellent applicants to a number of our programmes. These awards are highly competitive and are available for applicants wishing to commence study in the academic year 2009-10.
MPhil/PhD
The School of Law is offering 7 Studentships for the 2009-10 academic year, covering all tuition fees (home/EU or overseas level) and providing a maintenance grant at research council rates of at least £14,900 per year (reviewed annually). These awards are available to support research in any topic within the discipline. However, this year, the Department of Law is particularly keen to support Studentship applications in the following areas:
- Criminal Law & Criminal Justice
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Public Law, Corporate Law & Tax Law
The Centre for Commercial Law Studies is particularly keen to support Studentship applications in the following specialist areas:
Response to the Financial Crisis
- Lex Specialis and Insolvency Law
- Regulation & Arbitration
- International Tax and Development
- Information Governance
- Intellectual Property Institutions
A further joint School of Law/School of Business & Management Studentship is also available in the area of Commercial Law and Business, specifically in the topic of Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Branding.
Deadline - Monday March 23rd 2009
If you have any queries relating to the funding application process, please e-mail the School of Law PhD Admissions Administrator, Mr G Skehan, at g.skehan@qmul.ac.uk Read More..
Textile Engineering at the Biella campus
The project offers international students the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending a Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in Textile Engineering at the Biella campus.
The initiative is promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and is supported by Camera di Commercio di Biella, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella and Unione Industriale Biellese.
General information on the Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering program
Location: Biella (Città Studi university campus)
Language in which the courses are held: English
Length: 3 years
The activities will begin in September 2009.
Requirements
1. Having not Italian citizenship or being an Italian citizen who has obtained a secondary school diploma abroad.
2. Being at least 18 years old (by 01/09/2009).
3. Meeting the minimum requirements for the admission to Italian university. For further information, please visit the Entry requirements page.
4. In the countries where it is required, having successfully passed the state-level university admission exam (e.g. Gao Kao in China).
5. Knowledge of the English language, preferably demonstrated by an international certification (students who do not provide such certification may be asked to conduct a telephone interview to test their knowledge of English).
6. Not having enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program of the Politecnico di Torino before the 2009/2010 academic year.
7. Not being the recipient of other scholarships, Italian or foreign.
8. Obtaining a degree at the Politecnico di Torino.
9. To graduate at the Politecnico di Torino, students must attain a total of 180 credits, including exams and the final dissertation. The time required to graduate is approximately 6 semesters. However, the effective duration is also dependent upon each student`s capacity.
Please note that scholarship recipients must attend their program for its entire length (3 years 180 credits). Students who have already attended other university courses can ask for a credit transfer up to a maximum of 10 credits per year (30 credits in total). Please note that credits achieved in preparatory courses or in the first year/second year in systems where preuniversity education lasts 10/11 years can not be taken into account.
Scholarships
Selection criteria
Applicants will be selected based on their previous academic career and on their Curriculum Vitae.
Amount of the scholarship
The gross amount of the Biella Campus scholarship is 10.000 Euro per year (30.000 Euro for the complete period). The exact net sum is dependent upon the individual tax conditions of each student, which can be verified only upon the arrival of the student. The amount of the scholarship will not be increased in case the student will need more time to graduate than indicated. The allocation of the scholarship is dependent upon the submission, within 10 days from the arrival in Italy of the student, of the original documentation, which must correspond with the documentation attached to the online form (see the "Selection outcomes" section below).
Payment of the scholarship occurs periodically. The first instalment is dependent upon the possession of the relevant documentation (residence permit, Italian fiscal code, and bank account in the name of the scholarship recipient), all obtainable upon arrival in Italy; for this reason, the first instalment is not paid at the moment of arrival at the Politecnico di Torino, but in the course of the following months (most probably November).
Requirements to maintain the scholarship.
Given that it is not possible to combine the benefits received from more than one scholarship, students who are assigned another study grant while receiving the Biella Campus scholarship must promptly notify the Politecnico di Torino. Payment of the scholarship will be suspended if the academic performance of the recipient does not meet a satisfactory level.
How to apply
To apply, students must, under the penalty of being excluded from the selection process:
COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Deadlines:
Application deadline: 8 p.m. (Italian time) on March 22nd, 2009.
Method: fill in the online application form by first registering and providing your biographical information, logging in and choosing your level and degree program, and subsequently submitting the application. Students must also provide information on their previous educational career, language abilities and work experience, and they must attach the necessary documentation in pdf format. After having completed these steps, the application for a scholarship will be considered complete.
N.B. The scholarship or project for which the applicant is eligible is not specified in the application form, since the Politecnico will automatically assess your eligibility for the Biella Campus scholarship based on the information you provide. At the end of the selection process, the Politecnico di Torino will inform you if you have been selected for a Biella Campus scholarship (see the "Selection outcomes" section below).
We advise students to go to the Italian Embassy or Consulate to inform themselves on the necessary requirements to obtain an entry visa in Italy.
Specific contacts for Bachelor of Science
For Scholarship International Relations Office
international. relations@ polito.it
For Admission Incoming Students Office
international. admission@polito.it
For Accommodation Selected students will be contacted by the Foreign Citizens Services office
Online application:
http://apply.polito.it/index_en.html
For more information on the Biella university campus, please visit the Città Studi website.
http://international.polito.it/en/financial_aid/politecnico_international_scholarships/complete_ list_of_scholarship_projects/biella_campus_project_textile_engineering/bachelor_of_science_in_textile_engineering
The School of Law at Queen Mary
The School of Law at Queen Mary, University of London has consistently been ranked in the top 10 in the UK for research. Members of the School are actively involved in public affairs in the United Kingdom, European institutions and international bodies. Postgraduate teaching is conducted in Lincoln`s Inn Fields in the heart of London`s legal community.
The School is able to offer financial support to excellent applicants to a number of our programmes. These awards are highly competitive and are available for applicants wishing to commence study in the academic year 2009-10.
MPhil/PhD
The School of Law is offering 7 Studentships for the 2009-10 academic year, covering all tuition fees (home/EU or overseas level) and providing a maintenance grant at research council rates of at least £14,900 per year (reviewed annually). These awards are available to support research in any topic within the discipline. However, this year, the Department of Law is particularly keen to support Studentship applications in the following areas:
1. Criminal Law & Criminal Justice
2. Medical Law & Ethics
3. Public Law, Corporate Law & Tax Law
The Centre for Commercial Law Studies is particularly keen to support Studentship applications in the following specialist areas:
Response to the Financial Crisis
1. Lex Specialis and Insolvency Law
2. Regulation & Arbitration
3. International Tax and Development
4. Information Governance
5. Intellectual Property Institutions
A further joint School of Law/School of Business & Management Studentship is also available in the area of Commercial Law and Business, specifically in the topic of Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Branding.
Deadline - Monday March 23rd 2009
If you have any queries relating to the funding application process, please e-mail the School of Law PhD Admissions Administrator, Mr G Skehan, at g.skehan@qmul.ac.uk
Rave Foundation Scholarships
Target group
• Curators
• Restorers
• Museum technicians
• Cultural managers from emerging and developing countries
Benefits
• A monthly lump sum of 1,300 euros for a scholarship period of three to six months
• Travelling expenses (to and from Germany)
• Married person`s supplement if the spouse is present in Germany
• Assistance with health insurance (also for spouses)
• German course
Conditions
• Applicant must be from a country in transition or a developing country
• Hitherto no opportunity to study or work in Germany for an extended period of time
• Knowledge of either German, English or French
• Younger than 40 years old
• Completion of professional study or training within the last five years
• Applicant must no longer be studying or involved in on-the-job training
• Confirmation from a partner institution in Germany which has agreed to take on or initiate a joint project
• A reference from the applicant`s country of origin
• Applicants who are not accepted cannot re-apply
Selection procedure
• The Rave Foundation committee will assess all applications
• Scholarships are awarded twice a year
• About 6 scholarships are awarded per year
• There is no recourse to legal action regarding the awarding of a scholarship
• Applicants will be informed in writing about whether their application was successful or not. No reasons will be given for the committee`s decision
Application documents
1. CV, including educational qualifications
2. Outline of the planned project in Germany
3. Consent from a German institution in which the applicant will work during the scholarship period in Germany
4. A letter of reference from the applicant`s home country
5. An abridged report (max. 2 pages) on the current state of the arts scene in the home country
Application dates
The deadlines for applications are 31 March and 30 September each year. Selections will be made within 2 months of the respective deadlines.
Contact
Applications are to be submitted to:
Rave Foundation
c/o Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
Charlottenplatz 17
D-70173 Stuttgart
Fax +49.711.2225194
rave-stiftung@ifa.de
An information leaflet about applying for a Rave Scholarship can be ordered from the above address as well.
http://www.ifa.de/en/foerderprogramme/rave-foundation/ravestipendien/detailed-information/
the Dag HammarskjÃld Scholarship Fund for Journalists
United Nations is pleased to announce that the Dag HammarskjÃld Scholarship Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2009 Fellowship Program.
The deadline for submission of application is March 22, 2009. (Please allow sufficient time for your application to arrive by Friday, 20 March, 2009).
The Fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing countries who are interested in coming to New York to report on international affairs during the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Fellowships will begin in mid-September and extend to late November and will include the cost of travel and accommodations in New York, as well as a per diem allowance.
The Fellowship Program is open to journalists who are native to one of the developing countries in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean, and are currently working full-time for a bonafide media organization in a developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences. They must also have approval from their media organizations to spend up to two months in New York to report from the United Nations.
The journalists who are awarded Fellowships are given the incomparable opportunity to observe international diplomatic deliberations at the United Nations, to make professional contacts that will serve them for many years to come, to interact with seasoned journalists from around the world, and to gain a broader perspective and understanding of matters of global concern. Many past Fellows have risen to prominence in their professional and countries.
This is the 48th year the Dag HammarskjÃld Scholarship Fund has sponsored the Fellowship Program for Journalists. The program is administered on a volunteer basis by journalists at the United Nations, who raise money from foundations, corporations and diplomatic missions.
Eligibility and documentation requirements and Fellowship application form are available at: http://unjournalismfellowship.org.
Questions about the program, eligibility and application process can be directed to info@unjournalismfellowship.org.
