5 International Scholarships in UK, USA, Canada, Switzerland

1.    British Chevening Scholarships for International Students

British Government/FCO

Masters Degree

Deadline: 6 Nov 2018 (annual)

The study in the UK

The course starts Sept/Oct 2019

Brief description:

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme offers awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study for a master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

Host Institution(s):

Any university in the UK

Level/Field(s) of study:

Full-time taught Masters Degree Programme in any subject

Number of Awards:

Around 1,500 scholarships globally will be offered.

Target group:

The scholarships are targeted to citizens of Chevening-eligible countries.  See the official website for a complete list of countries eligible for Chevening scholarships.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

A Chevening Scholarship normally covers university tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, an economy class return airfare to the UK, and additional grants and allowances to cover essential expenditure.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.

• Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended

• Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a post-graduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK

• Have at least two years’ work experience

• Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 11 July 2019

• Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 11 July 2019 either by taking an English language test or claiming an exemption based on the UKVI exempt categories

Application instructions:

Applications for Chevening Awards can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the ‘apply’ button on your country’s page. Applications close on 12:00 GMT, 6 November 2018.

It is important to visit your individual country page on the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.chevening.org/

Related Scholarships: List of UK Scholarships

2.    ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarships

OPENS 1 NOV 2018

ETH Zurich

Masters Degree

Deadline: 15 Dec 2018 (annual)

The study in Switzerland

Course starts 2019 

Brief description

ETH Zurich supports excellent students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH with two scholarship programmes: the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) and the Master Scholarship Programme (MSP).

Host Institution(s):

ETH Zurich in Switzerland

Field(s) of study:

Eligible Masters Degree Programme offered by the University

Number of Scholarships:

The number of annual scholarships depends on the availability of funds.

Target group:

National and International Students

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The Excellence Scholarship (ESOP) consists of a grant covering living and study expenses (CHF 11,000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver.

The Master Scholarship (MSP) consists of a partial stipend for living and study expenses (CHF 6,000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver. The department can additionally provide a scholarship of CHF 1,500 – 3,000 per semester or offer an assistantship from the second semester onwards (with a payment of CHF 600 per month).The Master Scholarship Programme requires a financial contribution from the scholarship holder.

Both the Excellence and the Master scholarships begin when the student commences his or her Master’s degree and is awarded for the regular duration of the Master’s programme (three or four semesters).

Eligibility:

The scholarship programmes are open to excellent students both from the ETH and from other universities (national and international) wishing to pursue their Master’s degree at ETH Zurich. The prerequisite is a very good result in their Bachelor’s (top 10% of the Bachelor’s programme = grade A).

Application instructions:

Applications open 1 November 2018.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must apply for a Master’s degree programme at ETH Zurich (or if you, as an ETH Bachelor student, continue with a consecutive Master’s degree programme). The scholarship form and application form and supporting documents must be submitted before 15 December 2018.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

OfficialScholarshipWebsite: https://www.ethz.ch/students/en/studies/financial/scholarships/excellencescholarship.html

3.    AAUW International Fellowships in the USA for Women

AAUW

Masters or First Professional/PhD/Postdoctoral

Deadline: 15 Nov 2018 (annual)

The study in the USA

Next course starts July 2019

Brief description:

AAUW (the American Association of University Women) awards International Fellowships for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported.

Host Institution(s):

Accredited U.S. institutions

Level/Field(s) of study:

 Graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions.

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

Women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents.  Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Master’s/Professional Fellowship: $18,000

Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000

Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000

Eligibility:

To be eligible for an International Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

•    • Have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a nonimmigrant visa if residing in the U.S. Women who are currently, or expect to be during the fellowship year, a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen with the U.S. and another country are not eligible.

•    • Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by 15 November 2018.

•    • Intend to devote herself full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year

•    • Intend to return to her home country to pursue a professional career

•    • Be proficient in English. Unless the applicant can verify that her native language is English (written statement required), that she received her secondary diploma or undergraduate degree from an English-speaking institution (transcript required), or that she will have completed one semester of full-time study in her discipline at an English-speaking college or university between November 2016 and November 2018 (transcript required), she must upload a recent ETS TOEFL* (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (no older than November 2016). Institutional TOEFL scores and other English proficiency test scores (such as IELTS) will not be accepted. Minimum score acceptable: 550 for Paper-Based Test (TOEFL PBT); 79 for Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT); 60 for Revised TOEFL Paper-Delivered Test.

•    • Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must have applied by 15 November 2018, to an accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of the institution in the International Fellowship application.

See the full eligibility criteria at the official website for more details.

Application instructions:

Applications and submission of supporting documents are done online. The application deadline for AY 2019-2020 is 15 November 2018.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application and for detailed updated information on this scholarship/fellowship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/international-fellowships/

4.    Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships

University of Warwick

PhD Degree

Deadline: 18 Jan 2019 (annual)

The study in London, UK

The course starts October 2019

Brief description:

The Chancellor’s International Scholarships are allocated annually via a combined postgraduate research scholarship competition and are open to all overseas students in any discipline offered at Warwick.

Host Institution(s):

University of Warwick, UK

Level/Field of study:

PhD programme in any discipline offered at Warwick

Number of Scholarships:

25

Target group:

Students classified as ‘overseas’ students for fees purposes

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

Awards made for entry in Autumn 2018 will include both of the following:

• The full payment of overseas tuition fees (worth up to £22,860)

• A maintenance stipend in line with UKRI rates (provisional £15,044 for full-time award holders in 2019/20, expected to be confirmed February 2019)

•  Length of funding: 3.5 years unless you are already in your first year of study when you apply then the length of funding will be reduced accordingly

Eligibility:

•  Applicants for a Chancellor’s International Scholarship must also be applying for a PhD at the University of Warwick to begin in October 2019;

•  Students currently enrolled in a PhD or MPhil/PhD at the University of Warwick may apply in their first year of registration only.

•  Applicants must expect to be ‘overseas’ students for fees purposes, but there are no other nationality criteria;

• Applicants may be from any discipline at Warwick.

Application instructions:

New applicants can apply for the Chancellor’s International Scholarship by completing the Joint Postgraduate Admissions and Scholarship Application form. If you are eligible for this scholarship you will be asked if you would like to be considered for funding as part of your application to the University. The deadline for applications is 23:59pm (GMT) on Friday, 18 January 2019.

It is important to read the  Guidance Notes for Applicants and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/academicoffice/gsp/scholarship/typesoffunding/chancellorsinternational/

5.    Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award 

University of British Columbia

Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline: 1 Dec 2018 (annual)

The study in Canada

Course starts 2019

Brief description:

The Donald A. Wehrung International Studen Award recognizes outstanding international undergraduate students from impoverished or war-torn areas who have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances, and who would be unable to attend university without financial assistance.

Host Institution(s):

The University of British Columbia in Canada

Level/Field of study:

Eligible undergraduate degrees offered by UBC.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The value of the Award is proportional to your demonstrated financial need and sufficient to cover living expenses and tuition costs for your degree of study.

The Award may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion – whichever comes first – provided you achieve satisfactory academic standing in your faculty, continue to demonstrate financial need, and maintain your Canadian study permit (student visa).

Eligibility:

To be considered for the International Leader of Tomorrow Award:

•    • You must be an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.

•    • You must be graduating or have recently graduated from a recognized senior secondary school.

•    • You must be applying for your first undergraduate degree.

•    • You must meet UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.

•    • You must demonstrate superior academic achievement (at least an A average or equivalent standard) and leadership potential.

•    • You must come from a war-torn, politically unstable, or economically disadvantaged region of the world.

•    • You must have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances and have no financial means from family or other sources to pursue post-secondary education in your own country (because it is unavailable or unattainable) or outside your country (because it is unaffordable).

Application instructions:

Applications for the 2019/20 academic year will be available at the official website in September 2018.

Submit your award application and complete the online application for admission to UBC by 1 December 2018. You must meet the UBC English Language Admission Requirement by 31 January 2019.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students/international-scholars/