Scholarships & Funding

University of Newcastle, Australia · Australia

[ad#contentadtext] Prospective and current research students are eligible to apply for University and Commonwealth Government scholarships, which are awarded during two rounds to domestic and international applicants. A scholarship funded by the University of Newcastle or the Commonwealth Government provides an annual living allowance $26, 288 per annum (2016 rate – indexed annually). The scholarship may also include: • a relocation allowance (up to $2,020) • a thesis allowance (up to $500) • a full tuition fee scholarship (international students) • overseas student health cover (OSHC) (international students) PhD scholarships are for three years and Masters scholarships are for two years, less any tenure already completed towards a research degree.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 15 Sep 2016 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

European Union

[ad#contentadtext] The Erasmus Mundus Scholarships, funded by the European Union, are exclusively awarded to students coming from both EU and non-EU countries that have been selected to attend one of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Programmes at Masters or Doctorate level. The programme offers full-time scholarships and/or fellowships that cover monthly allowance, participation costs, travelling and insurance costs of the students. Scholarship amounts can vary according to the level of studies, the duration of studies, and the scholar’s nationality (scholarships for non-EU students are higher than for EU students).

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: varies

UNU-INWEH · Japan/Tunisia

[ad#contentadtext] The Joint Master’s Degree (MSc) Programme on Integrated Drylands Management brings together different expertise and scientific resources of the partner institutes to build advanced human capital, and generate and adapt global knowledge for local solutions in drylands. The programme provides young professionals and scientists an international perspective on integrated resources management approaches in drylands and allows them to gain practical experience in different dryland countries. Throughout the programme, a strong emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary approaches. The MSc Programme will offer a short intensive course and field research leading to the development of a Master’s thesis. A limited number of Fellowships will be provided to qualified candidates from developing countries on a competitive basis. These fellowships will cover the travel costs between the country of origin and IRA, CAREERI, ICARDA, and TU, as needed. The tuition fee will be waived for students who are Fellowship recipients. During the course work in 2016, IRA will house the students with full boarding and lodging in a suitable accommodation in Médenine, Tunisia. During laboratory research work, TU will provide non-Japanese students with allowance for accommodation and meals in Tottori, Japan.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 30 June 2016 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Universities, research centres or companies · Europe

[ad#contentadtext] Top-class researchers from Third Countries are welcome to work on projects in Europe. This helps to develop research cooperation between Europe and other parts of the world – to everybody’s benefit. Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships are specially designed to encourage these moves. IIF funding is provided for a research project which will transfer knowledge into your host organisation and building or enhancing collaborations between Europe and the rest of the world. The research project will also allow you to advance your career. Financial support is provided for 12-24 months (full-time equivalent). Funding allows you to: • join a European research team that doesn’t have your experience • establish a collaboration through a research project with your lab or your country • gain new knowledge in a European lab. Your IIF may also cover a return phase of up to one year. This will be spent back in your country of origin, applying the experience that you have gained. To qualify for a return phase, you must be from one of the International Cooperation Partner Countries. If you want a return phase, you must include details of it in your initial application. And you must specify the potential return host organization in your country of origin.

POSTDOCDeadline: 14 Aug 2013 (annual)

Dutch Universities and academic institutions · Netherlands

[ad#contentadtext] The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are demand-driven fellowship programmes designed to promote capacity building within organizations in 61 developing countries by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. The NFP is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the development cooperation budget. The scholarships allow candidates to receive a postgraduate education and to earn a Dutch Master of Arts degree, a Master of Science degree, or a Professional Master’s degree. The fellowship compensates for three main categories of costs: a) study-related fees b) travel and c) subsistence. Costs in the categories a) and b) are entirely covered by the fellowship, whereas the amount provided in category c) is a contribution towards the actual costs. If applicable, the fellowship holder is expected to cover the difference between the actual costs and the NFP subsistence allowance.

MASTERSDeadline: 4 Feb/6 May 2014

Selected Universities · Japan

[ad#contentadtext] The JDS Program aims to provide nationalities of Kyrgyz Republic, Myanmar, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Cambodia with opportunities for academic research at Japanese higher educational institutions under the Grant Aid assistance by Government of Japan. The JDS fellows are sent to Japanese higher educational institutions to pursue a Master’s Degree. The JDS Program targets young government officers for public sector, researchers, and others with potential to play leadership roles in their specialties after return to each country as well as to become leaders in their homeland in the 21st century. The scholarship shall include institution expenses (tuition fees, admission fees), traveling and seminar allowance, book allowance, arrival allowance, accommodation allowance, daily expenses, shipping allowance, etc. For more information, please read the terms and conditions of the scholarship (link found below).

MASTERSDeadline: Sept-Oct 2013 (annual)

Norwegian Government · Norway

[ad#contentadtext] The Norwegian government provides scholarships for students from developing countries in the South and countries of Central- and East-Europe and Central-Asia under the Quota Scheme. The main objective of the Quota Scheme is to contribute to capacity building through education that will benefit the home country of the students when they return. The Quota scheme normally includes courses at Master’s and Ph.D. level in addition to certain professional/Bachelor’s degrees. Each student receives the same amount of money as a Norwegian student would do in an equivalent educational programme. About 40 per cent of the amount is given as a grant and 60 per cent as a loan. However, the loan portion is waived when the student returns to his/her home country after completing the course of study. Students who stay in Norway after finishing their studies or take up residence in another country than their home country must repay their loan. Normally, the financial support given will not exceed a time span of four years for one definite study plan or a combination of two programmes.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 1 December (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Japan-IMF · Japan

[ad#contentadtext] The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) was first introduced in 1993. It is funded by the Government of Japan, administered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and conducted at various graduate schools in Japan. Its objective is to contribute to institutional capacity building in economic policy-making to promote the sustainablegrowth of emerging and developing economies in Asia and the Pacific. The partnership track of the JISPA allows scholars to study a specially designed graduate level course concentrating on macroeconomics at an IMF partnership university. The open track of the JISPA provides support to scholars who wish to study graduate-level macroeconomics or a related field at either the master’s or PhD level at any leading university in Japan. It is geared towards highly motivated officials who are able to identify a course of study in Japan suitable to their professional pursuits in the public sector and supportive of their future work as an economic policy maker. See the brochure for complete information about open track subprogram of JISPA. Scholarships provide for tuition fees; a monthly stipend (including the housing allowance and medical/accident insurance); one round-trip economy class air-ticket; and a lump-sum allowance to cover visa application costs, testing fees (such as TOEFL), and book-shipping costs. The scholarship covers expenses incurred by the scholar only. The scholarship covers one year. For the two-year master’s programs, the scholarship can be renewed for the second year based on academic performance and the university’s recommendation, together with nomination by a scholar’s sponsoring agency.

MASTERSDeadline: 10 Dec 2013 (annual)

University of Oulu, Finland · Finland

[ad#contentadtext] University of Oulu does not charge tuition fees from international degree students starting their Master’s studies in the Autumn Semester 2014. Full tuition fee waiver

MASTERSDeadline: 31 January (annual)

Curtin University, Australia · Australia

[ad#contentadtext] The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) scheme was established to maintain and develop international research linkages and specifically aims to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the Australian higher education sector and support Australia’s research effort. In addition to IPRS, Curtin has a number of Strategic International Research Scholarships (CSIRS) available for commencement in 2014 The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) provides: • course tuition fee for two years for a Masters by Research and three years for a Doctoral degree; and • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the recipient and their dependants for the duration of the award. • In addition, all successful applicants will receive an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) valued at $24,653 (2013 value) for living allowance. This tax-free stipend is indexed annually. Curtin Strategic International Research Scholarship (CSIRS) provides: • course tuition fee for three years for a Doctoral degree; and • basic single overseas health cover (OSHC) for the recipient; and • a stipend equivalent to that of the APA per annum tax free for the duration of your study.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: varies

DAAD · Turkey and Germany

[ad#contentadtext] GeT MA – the German Turkish Masters Program in Social Sciences – provides a certain number of scholarships for non-German students and tuition fee reductions to qualified students of the program. Tuition fee reductions

MASTERSDeadline: 31 May 2014 (annual)

Universities · Japan

[ad#contentadtext] The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities either as (non-degree) student or regular student for a degree under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2015. See also Japanese Government Scholarships for Undergraduate Students. The scholarship includes an allowance of 143,000-145,000 yen per month, an additional monthly stipend of 2,000 or 3,000 yen may be provided to those undertaking study or research in specially designated regions, travel costs to and from Japan, and school fees. See the official website for complete scholarship benefits.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: varies

Public Universities · Slovakia

[ad#contentadtext] The Slovak Republic (SR) offers government scholarships for students from selected developing countries who are wish to pursue full-time higher education studies in a chosen field of study at public universities in the SR. The scholarships include a monthly grant of a stated amount, accommodation, education at the chosen public university, and SR Government scholarship for 10-month language training if applicable.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: 30 May 2014 (annual)

University of Edinburgh, UK · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The University of Edinburgh will offer a number of scholarships for postgraduate Masters study in any subject offered by the University for the 2016-2017 academic session. Each scholarship will have a value of £3,000 and will be tenable for one academic year. The scholarship will be deducted from your tuition fees.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 1 Apr 2016 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Westminster, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The Westminster-ISH scholarships are awarded jointly with International Students House. Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation at International Students House, living expenses and flights to and from London.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 3 May 2016 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands · Netherlands

[ad#contentadtext] The Hague University offers scholarships to prospective Master degree students for the 2016-2017 academic year. The scholarship is a tuition fee waiver of € 5000 and and will only be awarded once. The scholarships covers a large sum of the university’s tuition fee.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 31 March 2016); watch the official website for the next call.

Center for International Development at Harvard University, USA · United States

[ad#contentadtext] The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University offers doctoral, post-doctoral, and mid-career fellowships in Sustainability Science. The fellowships are tenable during Harvard’s academic year beginning in September 2016. Fellowship appointments offer a stipend of $45,830 for post-doctoral fellows, and $25,000 for pre-doctoral fellows, over the ten month academic year (September–June), equivalent to $55,000 and $30,000, respectively, on a yearly basis. Stipends for practitioner, mid-career, and senior research fellows are commensurate with experience. Fellows have the option to enroll in Harvard University’s employee health insurance program at a subsidized rate for the duration of their fellowship.

PHD, POSTDOCDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 15 Jan 2016 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of the People

[ad#contentadtext] The Hewlett-Packard (HP) Women’s Scholarship Fund, unveiled at DLDWomen12, offers two-year scholarships to 100 female students at University of the People (UoPeople) enabling them to study towards an Associate degree in a program of their choice. Students who are awarded a scholarship also have access to mentoring support from HP employees. These HP mentors provide UoPeople students with invaluable guidance and support, enriching their academic learning experience and playing a pivotal role in preparing them for employment after graduation. The mentors are an integral part of the support students receive in this program. University of the People is a tuition-free, non-profit institution. The University does not charge students to take classes, does not charge for any reading and other study materials, and does not charge for annual enrollment. However, In order to remain sustainable, UoPeople charges small processing fees for application and examination processing. Applicants are charged a onetime $50 Application Processing Fee to cover the cost of reviewing and processing an application. UoPeople charges an Exam Processing Fee of $100 per end-of-course exam. These fees, including the projected maximum cost for the entire degree program, are publicized on the website and in the Catalog. Those individuals who are unable to pay their Exam Processing Fees may be eligible to apply for the HP Women’s Scholarship Fund to cover the cost of the exam processing fees, as well as potentially the cost of the application processing fee.

MASTERSDeadline: 10 Dec 2015

Swedish Government · Sweden

[ad#contentadtext] The programme aims at strengthening and developing research relevant to capacity building and fighting poverty in programme countries. The programme provides researchers with a PhD degree with an opportunity to conduct research at Swedish universities and research institutes. Priority will be given to applicants with a PhD degree from 2009 or later. The scholarship amounts to SEK 18,000 per month. The scholarship includes one travel grant of SEK 15,000 and insurance coverage. The scholarship cannot be prolonged or extended.

PHDDeadline: 2 February 2014

St. George’s University · Grenada

[ad#contentadtext] St. George’s University (SGU) recognizes academically gifted students with limited resources deserve the ability to reach their potential that’s why 60 full-tuition scholarships will be awarded to Commonwealth citizens under the St. George’s University, Grenada, Commonwealth Jubilee Scholarship Program, commemorating the 60 years of the Queens reign as the Head of the Commonwealth of Nations. The scholarship funds tuition only. Students must have a financial plan in place to fund living and travel expenses through their own personal resources or alternative funding sources.

MASTERSDeadline: Rolling

University of Otago, New Zealand · New Zealand

[ad#contentadtext] The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship provides funding to support doctoral students studying at the University of Otago. The Scholarship is available to both domestic and international students. Candidates for professional doctorates, as well as the PhD, are welcome to apply. NZ$25,000 stipend per annum plus domestic tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee and insurance)

PHDDeadline: ongoing

School of International Development, University of East Anglia · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The University of East Anglia offers Lord Walston Scholarship to one student from Africa working in natural resource based projects who will be enrolling at selected Masters Programmes offered at the University. The scholarship covers full fees and maintenance (living expenses).

MASTERSDeadline: 16 Mar 2015

University of Durham, UK · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The aim of the Ruth First Educational Trust is to enable southern African students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Durham. The scholarship covers the full payment of tuition fees, stipend for living expenses (12 months), one return air ticket to Durham City from home country, fully funded accommodation and meals at St Chad’s College, settlement allowance, and a contribution to the cost of sending belongings home before departure

MASTERSDeadline: 1 March 2015 (annual)

University of the People

[ad#contentadtext] This scholarship fund has been generously donated by Western Union. Through this fund scholarships are available for admitted students from the following countries: Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Senegal, and Turkey. Students who have been admitted to the University from the above countries are welcome to apply for a Western Union scholarship. University of the People is a tuition-free, non-profit institution. The University does not charge students to take classes, does not charge for any reading and other study materials, and does not charge for annual enrollment. However, In order to remain sustainable, UoPeople charges small processing fees for application and examination processing. Applicants are charged a non-refundable onetime $10-$50 Application Processing Fee to cover the cost of reviewing and processing an application. The amount charged is based on the applicant’s place of residence – applicants from developing countries pay a lower amount. UoPeople charges an Exam Processing Fee of $100 per end-of-course exam. These fees, including the projected maximum cost for the entire degree program, are publicized on the website and in the Catalog. For those individuals who are unable to pay their Exam Processing Fees, UoPeople has created an innovative Micro-Scholarship Portal that will enable donors to contribute directly to individual students in need of assistance. Additionally, students might be able to apply for other scholarships, such as a UoPeople scholarship, or the afore mentioned Western Union Scholarship Fund.

MASTERSDeadline: 8 May 2014

University of Nottingham Business School, UK · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The Business School is offering a number of generous competitive scholarships for entry in 2014, which will be awarded based on academic merit. Scholarships will vary between 25% – 75% of the total tuition fees.

MASTERSDeadline: 31 July 2014

Universities · South Africa

[ad#contentadtext] The key aim of the Graca Machel Scholarship Programme is to help provide the female human resources necessary for economic, social, and cultural development in the Southern African region and to develop an educated and skilled workforce that can benefit the wider community. Full tuition, stipend and other support for Honours, masters and PhD study at South African universities.

PHDDeadline: 28 July 2014 (annual)

NASP/GSSPS PhD Scholarships in Social and Political Sciences in Italy · Italy

[ad#contentadtext] The Network for the Advancement of Social and Political Sciences (NASP) and the Graduate School in Social and Political Sciences of the University of Milan (GSSPS) are accepting applications for admission to the Ph.D. Programmes in Economic Sociology, Labour Studies, Political Studies, Sociology and Methodology of Social Research. The Ph.D. programmes, fully taught in English, promote international exchanges with top European research institutions and offer quality teaching at international level. Scholarships amount approximately to 13.500 euro per year, and are renewable for up to three years.

PHDDeadline: 30 Sept 2014

University of East London, UK · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The International Development Scholarship in association with International Students House (ISH) is a combined tuition fee, residential and maintenance scholarship offered to an international student from selected developing countries who intends to make a positive contribution to the development of their home country as result of completing the MSc NGO and Development Management Programme, who would otherwise be unable to pursue the Programme for financial reasons. The Scholarship will include the following: • Return flights (Booked by UEL) • Tuition Fees • Single room accommodation at ISH • Subsistence(including food and travel): £550 per month

MASTERSDeadline: 1 July 2013

Alma Graduate School, University of Bologna, Italy · Italy

[ad#contentadtext] Alma Graduate School (the business school of the University of Bologna) and the Foundation for World Wide Cooperation are pleased to announce the “Africa Scholarship Program” for the academic year 2014-2015. This program aims to facilitate the participation of 10 young bright talents from Africa wishing to pursue an MBA and contribute to the social and economic development of their country. Each of the scholarships includes – 100% cover of tuition fees (EUR 27,000) and a grant up to EUR 10,000 to cover travel to Italy and living expenses in Bologna during the MBA program

MASTERSDeadline: 5 May/30 June 2014

Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylavania · United States

[ad#contentadtext] Emerging Economy Fellowships are offered to support students from emerging economies throughout the world. The fellowship includes funding for both years of the Wharton MBA.

MASTERSDeadline: admissions deadline