Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarships (MIFRS)

The Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship (MIFRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne. MIFRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.

Number

Each year the University of Melbourne offers about 150 MIFRSs.

Benefits and conditions

The MIFRS covers full tuition costs, but not overseas student health care.
Please click on the following link for the conditions relating to the MIFRS, which includes information about duration of awards; commencement requirements etc.

Eligibility criteria

To be considered for a MIFRS, applicants need to apply for scholarship and candidature in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne. Further information concerning the eligibility criteria can be found in the conditions.

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on the eligibility criteria and academic merit. Scholarship assessment guidelines, tips for applicants and other funding opportunities may be found on the Scholarships Resources webpage.

Application process

Please refer to the How to Apply section of the Graduate Research Scholarships website.

Application outcome

Applicants will be advised via email as soon as an outcome to their scholarship application is determined.

Closing date and timelines

Applicants should submit their application for admission and scholarship by 31 October. Applications received after this date will only be considered for any MIFRSs that remain at the time the application is assessed for scholarship.
For University of Melbourne students who are currently enrolled in the course for which they would like MIFRS cover, please apply via the Student Portal.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date.
Please refer to the table of timelines section for international applicants.

For further information

Please go to the official website

Westminster International Scholarships

Amount:	Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
Eligibility:	You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree.
Criteria:	Academic excellence, development potential and financial need.
Deadline:	01 November 2011

These generous awards are aimed at fully funding you if you are from a developing country and will study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Particular preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how the knowledge you acquire from your studies will aid the development of your own country.

Official Website

The Hitachi Scholarship - Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Study in Japan

The Hitachi Scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for Southeast Asian universities to send faculty members, who wish to continue teaching and research at their universities after graduation, to Japan as part of their human development programs. Recipients of this award are invited to attend Japanese public and private graduate schools that have close relationships with Southeast Asian universities. The Scholarship provides financial support and personal assistance and consultation.

Eligibility for the program is limited to faculty members up to the age of 30 for masters degree candidates or 35 for Ph. D. degree candidates in the fields of scince and technology and each applicant must be recommended by a senior staff at their home university as a potential candidate for international reasearch collaboration after graduation. Each grantee receives full financial support to study Japanese for six months after arrival. The Foundation funds tour programs every year to visit various location in the fields of industry, science technology, research, culture, history, society and nature so that the grantees’ experience and understanding during their stay in Japan will not be limited to one campus.

Qualifications

• Be faculty members of one of the eligible universities stated below.
• Have been nominated by their university’s presidential office, with the approval and recommendation of the faculty and the department.
• Have received a specific and confirmed invitation from a professor at a Japanese university, who will act as the host professor to collaborate with and/or advise the applicant until graduation or the completion of the program.

Further info available in the official Website

Asia Leaders Programme (Dual Campus Master of Arts in Peace Building)

The Asia Leaders Programme, a Dual Campus Master of Arts Programme, is a shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the UN Mandated University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the programme is to train young Asian professionals to become peace building practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in their organizations.
The programme offers additional language training for candidates with intermediate English proficiency and includes an MA programme in an area related to peace building (11 specializations available!), specially designed Asia focus courses and a 4-month internship.

Description of the Programme
This 17 to 20 month (depending on English proficiency) intensive academic programme begins in March 2012 and is accomplished in four terms:

1. Language training at AdMU in the Philippines (6 months for candidates with intermediate English, 3 months for candidates with advanced English);
2. MA coursework at the UPEACE Campus in Costa Rica (11 specializations available);
3. Asia Focus courses at the AdMU Campus in the Philippines;
4. A four-month internship in Asia.

Please go to the official web to learn more: Click here

Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Scholarships

The Faculty of the Professions’ Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Postgraduate Scholarships are available to Indonesian and Thai students who are seeking entry into one of the priority programs (see Annex A) in Semester 1 of 2012. The Scholarship provides a one-off payment for living allowances under the conditions described below.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for consideration a student must:

• Have applied to study in one of the priority programs at the Faculty of the Professions and be offered admission into Semester 1 of 2012 at the University of Adelaide
• Commence an academic program for the first time at the University of Adelaide
• Be a citizen of either Indonesia or Thailand

Selection Criteria

The Scholarships will be awarded for academic excellence to outstanding Indonesian and Thai students. Applications will be assessed on the basis of:

1. Cumulative Grade Point Average of a recognised Bachelor or Master Degree; and
2. Statement of Purpose supplied to the University of Adelaide

Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered. Applicants in receipt of other scholarships are eligible to apply.
In order to be selected as a Scholarship recipient, an applicant must:

• Achieve the required Cumulative Grade Point Average (see Annex B) and
• Furnish a Statement of Purpose which is shortlisted by the Faculty for the award of a Scholarship

Benefits

The University will grant up to five Scholarships of AUD $5000 each to applicants commencing in one of the priority postgraduate coursework degrees at the Faculty of the Professions in Semester 1 of 2012. The Scholarship provides a one-off payment for living allowances only and will be paid to the Scholarship recipient upon their arrival in Adelaide.

VISA Entitlement and Requirements

Scholarship recipients are required to meet the cost of compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), tuition fees, living costs and cost of return airfares. These costs will not be covered by the Scholarship.

Commencement

The Scholarship must be taken up in the semester and year for which it is offered. If no response is received by a specific deadline, the offer of the Scholarship will lapse and will be offered to the next eligible candidate.
The University may withdraw the Scholarship if a candidate fails to provide any required documentation or provide false or misleading documentation.

Deferment and Withdrawal

It is not possible to defer the award and the Scholarship cannot be transferred to any other institution.
Students who subsequently withdraw from their program of study at the University before the census date for Semester 1 (31 March 2012) must repay the Scholarship to the University in its entirety. Any outstanding repayments will be deducted from the tuition fee refund.
Students who change their program of study outside the listed program (see Annex A) before the census date for Semester 1 (31 March 2012) must repay the Scholarship to the Faculty in its entirety. Any outstanding repayments will be deducted from future tuition fee.

Application Process

An application for admission to the University in Semester 1 of 2012 will constitute an application for a Scholarship provided that a Statement of Purpose is forwarded separately to the Faculty by 31 October 2011.
The Statement of Purpose should contain no more than 500 words, detailing why the candidate is interested in undertaking a postgraduate degree at the University of Adelaide and how the knowledge gained will shape his/her future. The Statement of Purpose must be lodged electronically through edwin.s.leow@adelaide.edu.au by 31 October 2011.
Successful recipients will receive a Scholarship Offer from the University by 20 December 2011.
The University reserves the right not to award the Scholarships if there are no candidates of sufficient merit as determined in each case, or to amend the availability of Scholarships and/or the information provided in the Scholarships details at anytime.

Contact Details

Scholarships Enquiries

E-mail: edwin.s.leow@adelaide.edu.au

official Website 

Indian Oil Academic Scholarships

1. "IndianOil Merit Scholarships Scheme" for 10+/ITI studies

2000 Scholarships are being offered for 10+/ITI studies.  The distribution of scholarships may be State-wise based on "Number of students appeared for 10^th Standard during 2010-11".

2. "IndianOil Scholarships Scheme" for Graduate and Post-Graduate students

600 scholarships are being offered for professional courses (Engineering-300 nos., MBBS-200 Nos. & MBA-100 Nos.).  The distribution of scholarships may be Zone-wise (as shown in the table below) based on "Number of students appeared for 12^th Standard during 2010-11 and will be equitably distributed in the four zones given below. For MBA course marks obtained in graduate course will be considered.

ELIGIBILITY:   Students pursuing full time/regular courses in these streams & studying in Schools/Colleges/Institutions/Universities recognized by MCI/AICTE/State Education Boards/ State Govt. / ICSC/CBSE/Central Govt./Association of Indian universities, shall be eligible to apply.   The student should have bonafide admission in the 1st year of School/College/Institute/University in the academic year 2011-12. Students of two year full time post graduate courses in Business Administration/Management recognized by Central/State Govt./Association of Indian universities and which are equivalent to MBA, are eligible for management stream scholarship. Students having confirmed admission in the first year of full time engineering degree course, MBBS, MBA and also 11th standard as well as those in the 1st year of 2 year ITI course are eligible to apply. In case of graduates, the average percentage of marks of all the academic years shall be treated as marks obtained by the candidate.   Similarly in case of 10th/12th, if percentage of marks obtained is not mentioned by Board/University, percentage of marks obtained shall be calculated on total aggregate marks.  Minimum eligibility percentage of marks for various categories will be as indicated above.

Gross Joint income of the family of the candidate from all sources (during financial year 2010-11) should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only). Income certificate should be issued by Competent Revenue Authorities only.  The marks obtained in the qualifying examination making the students eligible to seek admission in the respective first year of these courses will be considered for selection. Normalization of marks of applicant shall be done for Engineering, MBBS & MBA streams to bring parity of marking system within different Boards/ Universities/Institutions. Criterion for selection will be merit and family's income.  Wards of the employees of IOCL, its Joint Venture and Subsidiary companies and ACE Consultants are not eligible to apply.

AGE LIMIT:  Minimum 15 years and maximum 30 years as on 25.7.2011.   Persons born between 25.7.81 and 25.7.96 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.

To apply please go to the official site: Click here..!!

ACES Education Fund

Submission deadline for all awards is Nov. 15, 2011

College juniors, seniors and graduate students who have demonstrated an interest in and aptitude for copy editing have until Nov. 15, 2011, to apply for several scholarships awarded each year by the ACES Education Fund, an affiliate of the American Copy Editors Society.

The top award, for $2,500, is named for Merv Aubespin, a former president of the National Association of Black Journalists, a longtime champion of copy editors and, as the chairman of the Human Resources Committee of the American Society of Newspaper Editors in the mid-1990s, the “godfather” of ACES.
The other four awards are for $1,000 each.
The scholarships are open to students who will be college juniors, seniors or graduate students in the fall, and to graduating students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships. Applications will be evaluated by a panel of five experienced copy editors.

For questions, please e-mail Deirdre Edgar at dedgar@copydesk.org. or Click here to download an application form.

 Source: http://www.copydesk.org/